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: xahlee.info
Crafting With Spirals
What:
A crochet class focusing on the beauty of Archimedes’ spiral, which can be found in countless places in nature.
Where:
Alachua County Headquarters Library — Downtown
When:
3 – 4:30 p.m. July 14
Why:
Archimedes’ spiral in itself is a mind-boggling concept. This is the chance to create something man-made from nature’s perfect template. Plus, we all could use some training in the art of crochet.
Via: entnemdept.ufl.edu
Butterflies of Southeast Asia
What:
Extensive showcase of butterfly and moth species from Southeast Asia.
Where:
Florida Museum of Natural History
When:
Through August 14 — daily butterfly releases at 2 p.m. and weekend releases at 3 and 4 p.m.
Why:
Take advantage of your Gator 1 and absorb all this splendor for free. Some of the butterflies — like the Dead Leaf Butterfly — will blow your mind.
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: blogspot
Hogtown HomeGrown Cooking Demo
What:
Where:
Library Partnership Neighborhood Resource Center
When:
2 – 3 p.m. July 17
Why:
Become a better cook and support local agriculture.
Via: gigsalad.com
Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream
What:
Another installment of Free Fridays, featuring the R&B tunes of these Florida 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: movieboozer.com
