Upcoming Events

Banjo legend Béla Fleck returns with My Bluegrass Heart, a joyful homecoming to the music that shaped him. The 15-time GRAMMY winner leads an extraordinary lineup of all-star musicians (including UFPA favorite Michael Cleveland on the fiddle). This night goes far beyond a traditional string band show. It’s a rare chance to hear a master […]

Tiffany Lu returns to our stage to lead the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra after her electrifying performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. Alongside her, violinist Aubree Oliverson will perform Barber’s beloved and dazzling Concerto for Violin with expressive elegance and commanding energy. Inspired by the theme of dreams, the program opens with an impressionistic […]

Join The Lynx and UFPA for an evening with #1 internationally bestselling author John Green and a special guest for a conversation around John’s adult fiction debut, Hollywood, Ending. The pair will discuss the book, answer audience questions, and more. All tickets include an autographed copy of Hollywood, Ending, which will be distributed the night of the […]

Join The Lynx Watch, Inc. for the keynote event of Gainesville Reads 2026: a visit from the esteemed Robin Wall Kimmerer. Kimmerer will be in conversation with Ginessa Mahar and Whitney Leigh Morris around her book, The Serviceberry. This talk will culminate our month of learning based around The Serviceberry, highlighting themes of generosity and […]

There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to […]

You’ll be transported to the heart of the French Quarter with Tuba Skinny! Their story began on the famous street corners of New Orleans, and their music still carries that intimate, inviting feel no matter how big the audience. This soulful ensemble celebrates the vibrant golden era of 1920s and 1930s jazz and blues, complete […]

Few orchestras capture the spirit and sophistication of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, whose 90-plus-year history encompasses over 50 recordings, international tours, and collaborations with the world’s greatest musical talents. With the legendary JoAnn Falletta at the podium and rising star Simone Porter joining on violin, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of America’s […]

Sa Dance Company is a trailblazer in contemporary dance. With themes of womanhood and the strength of the female spirit at the core of the narrative, Sa offers a distinctive Indian-American experience that honors identity and community. Their piece RISE stands as a tribute to the generations of grandmothers, aunties, and mothers whose unwavering determination and boundless […]