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Where to spend your weekend in Gainesville

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 20, 2018

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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Flow Space to host first Baby Goat Yoga

By Gabriella Paul | Mar. 15, 2018

Fans of the viral YouTube sensation Buttermilk Sky — a young Nigerian dwarf goat that frolics in the grass and leapfrogs over other goat kids — get excited.

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Women’s Student Association to host self-care fair

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 15, 2018

The UF Women’s Student Association will host a self-care fair Friday on Plaza of the Americas to commemorate Women’s History Month. The fair focuses on the importance of taking time to take care of oneself and how self-love and acceptance can drastically improve both mental and physical health.

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Four ways to keep Galentine’s Day going

By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 13, 2018

The hit NBC show “Parks and Recreation” gave us a lot of memorable gems like “treat yo self,” DJ Rumba and every single one of Ann Perkin’s nicknames but, most importantly, it gave us the most significant holiday of the year, Galentine’s Day.

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

By Emma Witmer | Feb. 13, 2018

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.

Digital Ethos, a New Jersey-based heavyweight of a producer who’s grown in popularity since collaborating with Bassnectar on wonky dubstep track “Slather,” will bring his talents to Simon’s toward the end of the month with a handful of local support.

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February Events: Who to see and where to see them

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 30, 2018

As 2018 slowly but surely progresses, the diverse events, concerts and other entertainment that Gainesville has to offer only get bigger and better. In honor of the start of February this week, here’s some of our favorite upcoming events that will hold you over until spring break.

Rising Tampa-based producer Blunts & Blondes will hit Simon’s Nightclub next Friday as a part of Lucid Nightlife’s “Hometown Heroes” Concert Series.

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January Event Calendar: Who to see and where to see them

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 16, 2018

Between musicians, storytellers, yoga instructors and more, Gainesville is bursting at the seams with events of all kinds for January. Although some of these events get covered extensively each week within Avenue, there are many more that deserve some attention. Here’s a handful of must-see shows, talks and other events set for the second half of this month.

First Magnitude Brewing Company’s popular 7.2K Springs Run, which raises money for springs protection Saturday, will be followed by Springs Fest, a fun day full of activities.

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First Magnitude Springs Run to expand into Springs Fest. Here’s what to expect if you go.

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 16, 2018

For the first time ever, First Magnitude Brewing Company’s popular 7.2K Springs Run, which raises money for springs protection Saturday, will be followed by Springs Fest, a fun day full of activities. After breaking a sweat for water preservation, Gainesville residents will be able to relax, enjoy some art, have a beer and listen to live music.

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Indie Flea to hold last monthly event, extend to other cities

By Hannah Burkhart | Dec. 6, 2017

The Indie Flea will welcome new shops for its final monthly event at Depot Park on Sunday.

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Five ways to celebrate the holidays in Gainesville

By Isabelle Resnick | Dec. 6, 2017

For many, the Florida holiday season is incomplete without Christmas music at Publix, spiked eggnog, light-adorned palm trees, Pillsbury snowman cookies (you know the ones) and the opportunity to sweat mid-day in the jacket and jeans you threw on that 60-degree morning.

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Visionary CrossFit to host Art Walk, drum and bass show

By Taylor McLamb | Nov. 28, 2017

Visionary CrossFit, the innovative local gym known for its unique blend of exercise and art, will host an Art Walk Exhibition this Friday, where Gainesville residents can also enjoy a drum and bass showcase by Prof Goat.

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Over Easy Creative to host Sunday Side Up Block Party

By Natalie Rao | Nov. 7, 2017

Although the holidays are nearly upon us, it’s always the right time for a good block party in Florida.

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Annual Florida Writer’s Festival returns to Gainesville

By Taylor McLamb | Oct. 31, 2017

The 68th annual student-run Florida Writers Festival will kick off this weekend. This year, festivalgoers can engage with notable writers Lydia Davis, Lawrence Joseph, Rachel Cusk and Paul Muldoon.

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Swamp City Sirens to play in final match of the season

By Emma Witmer | Oct. 31, 2017

On Monday night the Gainesville Roller Rebels Swamp City Sirens laced up their skates to practice.

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Annual Pride Festival to take place on Bo Diddley Plaza

By Taylor McLamb | Oct. 17, 2017

With so much turmoil in our country over the last few months, the fact that hundreds of Gainesville residents will gather in a sea of rainbow to celebrate LGBTQ+ equality Saturday on Bo Diddley Community Plaza showcases the community’s efforts to combat hatred.

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Bees and Brews event to fundraise for new UF honey bee lab

By Daniela Arias | Oct. 10, 2017

Join bee fanatics and beer lovers alike at First Magnitude Brewing Company for an afternoon of beers, honey tasting and honeybee education.

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Popular YouTube star to open sewing studio in Gainesville

By Isabelle Resnick | Oct. 3, 2017

In 2009, a UF law graduate began her rise to Internet stardom when she started uploading knitting and quilting tutorial videos to YouTube. Eight years and 381,000 subscribers later, what was once a creative outlet is now Vanessa Vargas Wilson’s take on the American dream.

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Matheson History Museum to host Rare Book Sale

By Anna Burbano | Sep. 19, 2017

Trees fell, a “hot cop” was suspended and Gainesville recovery efforts are ongoing, but an auction of authentic alligator purses and Seminole Indian prints stops for no one — or hurricane aftermath.

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A guide to surviving the first football game of the year

By Brooke Steinberg | Sep. 5, 2017

Gameday season is upon us, and with the Gators’ first home football game approaching, it’s important to know how to get through the day.

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Places to spend your Labor Day weekend in Gainesville

By Natalie Rao | Aug. 29, 2017

Although many see Labor Day as an opportunity for a weekend getaway, Gainesville is also home to a healthy number of events that will make the holiday just as enjoyable as a small vacation. In addition to the Bey Dey Dance Party, Less Than Jake Wake and Bake Weekend, and Chester Bennington Tribute Show already covered elsewhere in this issue, here are a few events to check out over the long weekend.