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Friday, July 04, 2025

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Weekly Event Calendar:

We’d love to give you all the details on these great events, but there just isn’t time! Gainesville is always buzzing with exciting local events, so don’t miss out. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming up:


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10 simple ways toward self care

It is 8 a.m., and you barely slept a wink last night because you were up writing a paper, studying for an exam or perhaps playing Fortnite. Whatever the case, you have to muster up energy to get to that 8:30 a.m. class with barely any time to chug your coffee. Your stress levels have been at an all-time high, and you wish you could just have 10 minutes to breathe. The college life may be busy, but self care is critical for staying on track. Here are 10 ways to practice physical and mental health care in college.


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Spoiler-free review of ‘Incredibles 2’

Viewers have waited 14 years. For those of us in college, “The Incredibles” first came into our life during an impressionable time. Some of us first met the Incredibles when we were less than 10 years old. The movie has played on cable networks countless times. The Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl McDonald’s toys may even be burned into our brains. But if you think you are too old for “Incredibles 2,” you’re wrong. With giggle-inducing comedy and jaw-dropping animation, “Incredibles 2” needs to be seen by all ages.


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Raelyn Nelson Band comes to High Dive

Raelyn Nelson is a rising princess in country music. Granddaughter of the world-famous country icon Willie Nelson, Raelyn joins forces with band members Jonathan Bright, Preach Rutherford and Paulie Simmons to create a sound that she says is the midpoint between Loretta Lynn and Cheap Trick.


Joe Dorsey, owner of Hoggtowne Music strums away at a previous Make Music Day.
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Music in Depot Park

Music drives people, and tonight, it just might be driving people to downtown Gainesville’s Depot Park for its weekly music-centered events leading up to Make Music Day.


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Where to spend your weekend in Gainesville

With Spring Break a thing of the past and finals on the horizon, just six weeks remain until another semester comes to a close. Luckily for students and locals alike, there’s still plenty to do in Gainesville before we head home for the summer. In addition to the other events we’ve covered this week, here’s where to spend your weekend.


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Seven out-of-the-ordinary spots to spend your Valentine’s Day

It’s Valentine’s Day and you still don’t know what to do? Gainesville has plenty of ways to impress your valentine with something different than last year. If the standard dinner and a movie isn’t your style, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Here are seven nontraditional ways to spend the holiday with that special someone.


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