There are two approaches to spending your time in this complex enigma of a town called Gainesville.
You can complain that “there’s nothing to do” and drown your sorrows in a sub-par 3-4-1 Long Island at Cantina every night or you can embrace your precious time here in Hogtown and go explore. We’ve helped you survive your road trips and spring break, we supply you killer pregame music and we tell you where to stuff your face, but we haven’t exactly helped you become the cultured, Renaissance man you’ve always dreamed of being after watching “Anchorman” or “Archer.”
Every week we will provide you with a few of the best happenings of the city that don’t involve blacking out in Midtown or watching Study Edge at Club West.
Gainesville, it’s time to culture your fu**ing self.
Via: morristechnology.com
Battle of the Sexes Blood Drive
What:
LifeSouth’s 4th Annual Battle of the Sexes blood drive on June 25, featuring hourly giveaways for donors.
Where:
Gainesville Health and Fitness, Gainesville Health and Firntess for Women, Santa Fe College Institute of Public Satefy, UF Health Shands
When:
Gainesville Health and Fitness Center – 8a.m.- 8p.m.
Gainesville Heath and Fitness for Women – Women’s Center -8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Santa Fe College- Institute of Public Safety – 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
UF Health Shands – 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
LifeSouth Donor Center – 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Why:
Save a life. Win a prize (maybe).
Via: unboxedthoughts.com
ACEl Financial Well-being Workshop
What:
Three-part series hosted by Martha Kern about the basics of budgeting and managing cash flow. Bring your most recent bank statement.
Where:
Santa Fe CIED Center
When:
6 p.m. June 26
Why:
Learning how to budget effectively means spending money on the things that matter.
Via: dcolegrovephotography.com
About Face (Main and Mezzanine Galleries)
What:
Art exhibit focused on the idea of the human face as a window to the soul.
Where:
The Thomas Center
When:
Ongoing–
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 1 – 5 p.m.
Reception–June 27, 7-10 p.m.
Why:
This unique exhibit is bound to have you re-evaluating the way you see the human face.
Via: theconcertdatabase.com
The Music of Bo Diddley
What:
Another installment of Free Fridays, featuring the melodic masterpieces of Bo Diddley himself.
Where:
Bo Diddley Plaza
When:
Friday, June 27 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Why:
Why wouldn’t you want to jam out for free with your friends and family and this bad ass outdoor concert?
Featured photo courtesy of: theiapolis.com
