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.
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“We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks”
What:
Alex Gibney’s documentary detailing the formation of Julian Assange’s Wikileaks and the massive security breach that followed.
Where:
Civic Media Center
When:
7 p.m. July 7
Why:
Gain a greater understanding of the paranoia stirred up by WikiLeaks as well as the societal and historical implications of such a reaction.
Via: best.lovetoknow.com
Food Preservation Demonstration
What:
An opportunity to learn about canning and vacuum sealing food as well as other interesting food preservation techniques.
Where:
Union Street Farmers’ Market
When:
5:30 p.m. July 9
Why:
The zombie apocalypse could happen any second. This is how you prepare, my friends.
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: humanities.exeter.ac.uk
Archaeology Works: Materials Science
What:
A hands-on presentation that aims to provide a glimpse into the scientific process of archaeology.
Where:
Alachua County Headquarters Library (downtown)
When:
11 a.m. 12 p.m. July 9
Why:
You’ll get to learn more about history by understanding how archaeologists examine the artifacts left behind.
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Morningbell
What:
Another installment of Free Fridays, featuring the psychedelic rock tunes of these local gems.
Where:
Bo Diddley Plaza
When:
8 – 10 p.m. July 11
Why:
So you can jam out for free with your friends and family and this bad ass outdoor concert.
Featured photo courtesy of: thedisneyblog.com
