Live music in Alachua County, FL

Student musicians from the UNG Department of Music give a recital in the Performing Arts Lobby at the UNG Gainesville Campus. The program features performances by UNG music students.

Shawn Manley hosts an open mic at One Love Cafe in Gainesville, offering a laid back evening of homegrown music and creative connection. Solo performers, songwriters, full bands, and casual jammers of any genre are welcome, and all experience levels are encouraged. Participants bring their own instruments and can sign up for a slot to share their music. The event is supported by Resolve Records.

Depot Village in downtown Gainesville hosts a full evening of live country music with four performances on a single ticket. Whey Jennings, grandson of outlaw country legend Waylon Jennings, appears alongside Filmore, The Bandemic, and Anthony Jones. Food and drinks will be available. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

At the Promenade, this music event presents a diverse mix spanning country, rock, soul, and more. Attendees can enjoy the music alongside food and a lively atmosphere.

This event features a lively mix of rock, blues, and country music.

Saturday Shoppes brings a two day Fall Foodie Festival to Oaks Mall in Gainesville, serving up smoky barbecue flavors, craveable sauces, and smooth tunes. Look for ribs hot off the grill, live performances that keep the groove going, activities for kids with bounce houses, a marketplace of local vendors, sweet treats, and one-of-a-kind finds, all in a lively outdoor festival setting. Admission and parking are free. Bring a lawn chair, your appetite, and someone to share a plate with. Vendors interested in participating should know only two spaces remain and will be awarded in the order applications are received. To apply, text 213-218-5017 as the preferred contact or email vfapply@gmail.com.

A community bike and car show hosted by the High Springs Lions Club brings together standout vehicles, music, food, and a shared purpose. The show field welcomes clubs and individual enthusiasts, with all makes and models from antique to present invited to participate. Entry is 25 dollars per vehicle, and each registered participant receives a complimentary Lions Club meal. A wide range of awards will be presented, including participant judged Top 20 cars and Top 5 motorcycles, Best of Show selected by Florida Diabetes Camp, the John Sullivan Memorial Award chosen by the High Springs Lions Club, Best Halloween Costume for a car, bike, or participant, a Kids’ Choice top truck, an Under Construction award, and recognition for strong club participation. Highlights include goody bags for the first 50 registered participants, a 50/50 drawing, music, trivia, and other activities. Proceeds support Florida Diabetes Camp.

In Gainesville, Florida, the mic is open and the song choices are plentiful, inviting solo spotlights, harmonized duets, and even spur-of-the-moment dedications to someone you do not know. The focus stays on singing rather than judging. Between turns, keep the energy high with hundreds of arcade and pinball games spanning vintage to modern, and refuel with a wide range of food and drinks.