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Gainesville nightlife remains vibrant as classes resume Jan. 12, 2026.

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By Aishani Lahiri | 10:36am

Gainesville nightlife remains vibrant as classes resume Jan. 12, 2026.

Evan Fleischer (left) and Kai Beres (right) play the “Use Your Voice: Battles of the Bands” show at How Bazar in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

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Evan Fleischer (left) and Kai Beres (right) play the “Use Your Voice: Battles of the Bands” show at How Bazar in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

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