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 with 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: UF College of Arts
“Gator Tales”
What: An original UF play that tells real stories from UF African American students from 50 years ago to the present day
Where: Nadine Maguire Theatre and Dance Pavilion
When: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Why: Because even though its Mardi Gras, it’s also Black History Month and you should learn something.
Via: Stage and Cinema
“Mr. Burns,” A Post-Electric Play
What: A dark comedic play set 100 years into the future starring the character Mr. Burns from “The Simpsons” to frame its present
Where: The Hippodrome
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Why: Because post-apocalypse stories are all the rage right now.
Via: UF College of Arts
Contemporary Music Festival
What: A concert featuring UF students and celebrates adventurous contemporary compostions
Where: University of Florida Music Building
When: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Why: Because you absolutely must explore what’s available beyond the radio waves.
Via: Kettle of Fish
FLEX Fest 2015
What: The Florida Experimental Film Festival that is held annually featuring cool, avant-garde films
Where: The Wooly
When: Thursday through Sunday, 7 p.m.
Why: Because why watch something made with a multi-million dollar budget when you can see something made for $12?
Feature photo courtesy of: Reddit
