There are two approaches to spending your time in Gainesville:
You can complain that “there’s nothing to do” and drown your sorrows in a 3-4-1 Long Island at Midtown every night, or you can embrace your precious time here in Hogtown and go explore.
Every week Culture Shock provides you with a few of the best happenings in the city that don’t involve blacking out, Study Edge or Netflix binging.
Gainesville, it’s time to culture yourself.
MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE
Mac Sabbath
Where: The Wooly
When: Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m.
Why: If you’re a Black Sabbath fan, it’s time to check out Mac Sabbath. The members of the band dress up as characters from McDonaldland and perform parodies of Black Sabbath’s popular songs.
ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Not Your Daddy’s Magic Show
Where: Market Street Pub & Cabaret
When: Wednesday, March 9, 8-10 p.m.
Why: We all love a little magic. What about a little magic that’s rated R? Voila. Market Street Pub just made this appear. Check it out, but we suggest you leave your parents at home.
FOOD + DRINK
Peaceful Paths Guest Chef Cocktail Party 2016
Where: GFWC Gainesville Women’s Club
When: Thursday, March 10, 6-8 p.m.
Why: This charity event ‘pot luck’ will feature 35 local chefs creating some of their favorite dishes along with an open bar, auctions and live jazz music. Not to mention the money raised benefits the local Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network. Tickets are $60. Food, drinks, live music and charity? Sounds like the best Thursday night.
NATURE
Can You Dig it?
Where: Florida Museum of Natural History
When: Saturday, March 12
Why: Take this chance for a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn about geology, volcanoes, fossils, gems and more! Did we mention it’s completely free?
All photos courtesy of: Unsplash and Google
