45th Annual 5th Ave Arts Festival

Fifth Avenue, Gainesville

The Fifth Avenue Arts Festival, organized annually by the Cultural Arts Coalition in Gainesville, Florida, is a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community. Held in the historic Fifth Avenue neighborhood, this event highlights the rich cultural heritage of the area through a diverse showcase of artistic expression. The festival features a variety of activities, including: […]

Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) Artist Studio Tour

Downtown Gainesville

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) Artist Studio Tour is a self-guided tour through artist studios in and around Gainesville, Florida. The event takes place on the weekend of May 16, 17, 18, 2025.The tour showcases fine art and fine craft in a broad range of media and styles.  The GFAA Artist Studio Tour provides visitors […]

Focused ultrasound for essential tremor – Wellness University webinar

Zoom

Please join Dr. Justin D. Hilliard, a UF Health neurosurgeon, for a webinar discussing an incisionless, outpatient treatment for patients diagnosed with a movement disorder known as essential tremor. If you or someone you know has essential tremor, register to learn more about focused ultrasound and how it can help. Focused ultrasound, or FUS, is […]

Free

Women, Whole Health, and the Workplace: A Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

The month of May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month–and while individuals and organizations have made incredible progress to break down the stigma and shame that surrounds these topics, research shows there’s still more work to be done. In fact, women have twice the lifetime rates of depression and most anxiety […]

Astraeus at First Mag

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

UF Astraeus will host a 30-minute public seminar at First Magnitude Brewery on May 21 with Dr. Amy Williams. The goal of this is to help us meet, connect, and better understand the full scope of space-related work being done here in Gainesville. These talks will be open to all who are interested in space.

Free

Communicating Employee Care Through Mindfulness

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

When an employee feels their well-being matters, research suggests that their job satisfaction increases while stress and burnout decreases. During this session, we will review three different tools that leaders can use to communicate care to their employees

Art & Mindfulness

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

The Harn Museum of Art and the UF Mindfulness team have collaborated to offer an in-person program at the museum. This series of guided meditations is inspired by art in the Harn collections. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge. Forty-five minutes of guided meditation is followed by […]

Doxa Recital 2025: The King & Little Mermaid

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

Doxa Dance Studio presents its 21st annual recital, featuring the theme “The King & Little Mermaid – Story of a Father’s Love”. This year’s production features performances from all aged dance classes in a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop.

$17

Free Fridays Concert Series

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, United States

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R & B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more. Each Friday night from 7-9 p.m. features a new […]