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
The Black Dahlia Murder
Where: The High Dive
When: Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m
Why: This melodic death metal band was formed in 2001 and has had many of its songs charted on the U.S. Billboard 200. Check out their most recent album “Abysmal” before their show on Sunday.
ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Anomalisa
Where: The Hippodrome
When: Various showtimes starting April 22
Why: Anomalisa is a stop-motion with oddly realistic looking characters that you may have seen a commercial for just before Oscar season. This dramedy was nominated for over 50 awards, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe. It’s decorated with other nomination wins but, more importantly caused a stir in the film world. Contribute to the conversation and see what you think.
FOOD + DRINK
Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally
Where: The High Dive
When: Saturday, April 23 at 5 p.m.
Why: It’s free to enter, includes lives music and features some of the best food trucks Gainesville has to offer. Celebrate the beginning of summer the right way.
NATURE
ACCENT Presents: Dr. Jane Goodall
Where: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
When: Wednesday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
Why: Hear Jane Goodall speak about her work with chimpanzees and how that links to human behavior. It’s free, it’s interesting and it’s local. Pick up your tickets at the Phillips Center box office starting at noon on Tuesday the 19th.
All photos courtesy of: Unsplash and Google
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