Fakhoury, the 28-year-old co-founder of How Bazar and Dion Dia Records, also didn’t expect the Big: Culture & Arts Festival to go viral as organically as it did this year, having garnered attention from music news outlets like The Fader. But notoriety was never top of mind for her.
The first annual New Horizons festival, dedicated to jazz and adventurous music, will take place Feb. 23 through March 1 at various locations in downtown Gainesville.
Another local LARP group, Gainesville by Night, hosts games featuring vampires, werewolves and mages in an alternate Gainesville universe.
Several local bars and restaurants in Gainesville are offering meal and drink deals in anticipation of the big game. Whether you’re a Seahawks or Patriots fan, here are some of the best spots to watch, eat and drink.
The pop-up show — held in the store since last summer — featured touring headliner Ben Roy.
To these passionate disc jockeys, their craft is much more than beatmatching and smooth transitions; it's fostering connections with crowds and bridging the gap between generations.
Whether it’s consoling a customer's sorrows or fueling a wild night out, bartenders witness Gainesville at its rowdiest —– and help keep the chaos alive.
Gainesville is hosting a wide variety of musicians and music events for all types of listeners this week. Check out what’s going on beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
Wearing a pirate hat and wielding a broom, renowned political satirist, activist and performer Vermin Supreme stood on stage at University Club to perform a multi-act show.
Big: Culture & Arts Festival, took place April 11 and 12 in Downtown Gainesville. The opening block party welcomed food and clothing vendors, as well as musicians and artists.
MacDinton’s Gainesville wants to make one thing clear: It is nothing like its predecessor. Adorned with Guinness on tap and a painting of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” featuring Gainesville icons, Macdinton’s is distinct.
UF students stood on chairs and climbed tables to catch a glimpse of Kendall Jenner as she walked in from the side door at The Social at Midtown. The sound of excited screams and the flash of iPhone cameras filled the room as the model hopped behind the bar to make drinks with her tequila.
Every Friday at 8 p.m., a crowd gathers at University Club’s downstairs bar to watch the weekly episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” For no cover charge, attendees join the club's drag performers to revel in the excitement of the critically acclaimed show.
The How Bazar's organization’s third-ever Block Party extended across the exteriors of several buildings surrounding its official location. The event attracted crowds of people eager to immerse themselves in a community experience rarely seen in Gainesville.
As the “Sunshine State,” Florida is no stranger to busy summers. Every year, millions of people come to Florida for its amusement parks and beaches.
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