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 were 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: Culture
“Beats of Freedom”
What:
A free screening of a documentary that details how the punk rock movement in Poland helped lead to the collapse of Communism.
Where:
The Hippodrome
When:
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Why:
Because The Man needs a reminder of just how strong music can be.
Via: PBS
Hedrick Smith
What:
A free presentation made by one of the world’s most prestigious, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist discussing his latest bestseller and other issues.
Where:
Pugh Hall
When:
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Why:
Because for every Guliana Rancic there needs to be a Hedrick Smith.
Via: Cuatro
Benjamin Booker Live
What:
A free concert given by this New Orleans talent who has opened for the likes of Jack White.
Where:
High Dive
When:
Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Why:
Because New Orleans boogie blues and punk music soothes the soul.
Via: The Hippodrome
Slasher
What:
A play that pokes fun at old-school horror flicks. Student cost is $15.
Where:
The Hippodrome
When:
October 15-November 9 7:00 p.m., with a weekend matinee available
Why:
Because as Halloween approaches, it’s good to laugh at things that make us quiver with fear.
Feature photo courtesy of: Reddit
