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: tampapix.com
History of Gainesville from 1903 to 1953
What:
A self-explanatory presentation of Gainesville’s glorious 20th Century history.
Where:
Santa Fe – Blount Center
When:
6 – 8 p.m. June 30
Why:
Embrace the history of Hogtown.
Via: arls.org
Tampa Taiko Drummers
What:
A bad ass drum show. The drums are made from discarded barrels.
Where:
Alachua County Headquarters Library (downtown)
When:
11 a.m July 2
Why:
So you can learn more about the brilliant Japanese art of Taiko.
Via: musicademy.com
Open Mic
What:
An opportunity to see a wide range of Gainesville’s local talent.
Where:
Coffee Culture
When:
7 – 10 p.m every Sunday
Why:
What could be better than coffee, music and poetry?
Via: flickr
All American Song Fest (A Paynes Prairie Home Companion)
What:
Another installment of Free Fridays, featuring the melodic masterpieces of these local gems.
Where:
Bo Diddley Plaza
When:
8 – 10 p.m. July 4
Why:
So you can jam out for free with your friends and family and this bad ass outdoor concert.
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