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: Wikipedia
Lip Sync Battle
What: A night to live out your dream of being a rockstar with host Anthony Verdi
Where: The Atlantic Nightspot
When: Wednesday, 10 p.m.
Why: Because you can put all those nights of singing in the mirror to use.
Via: Facebook
#USA2TOUR
What: Performances by MADD ILLZ, T & Souliah Bless, J Terra, Basement City and other Gainesville artists
Where: The Jam
When: Thursday, 9 p.m.
Why: Because after all the beer and burgers, a little music never hurts.
Via: Flickr
Fanfares and Fireworks
What: A firework show put together by the City of Gainesville, Florida Credit Union, GRU and the University of Florida that includes musical performances
Where: Flavet Field
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Why: Because watching a firework show fourth of July weekend is one of the greatest American duties you face.
Via: Civic Media Center
The Pruitt-Igoe Myth
What: A documentary about the implosion of the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex which discusses the social, economic and legislative issues that led to the decline of conventional public housing in America
Where: Civic Media Center
When: Monday, 7 p.m.
Why: Because you can’t celebrate your country if you don’t truly know your country.
Featured photo courtesy of: Flickr
