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13Free things to do
90New spots
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This week in Gainesville

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 41 events, day by day →

Karaoke Tuesdays

Tuesday 6pm · Bragging Rights Amusements

Tuesdays Social Dancing

Tuesday 6pm · Congregation B'nai Israel

Community Improv

Tuesday 6:45pm · The Limelight · Free

Battletech League

Wednesday 6pm · PunkOuter Games · Free

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

Thursday 11:30am · Gainesville

New in Gainesville

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Allure Bridal Boutique

Shopping

Say yes, Gainesville: Allure Bridal Boutique pairs expert stylists with dreamy designers like Martin Thornburg, Lillian West, Madi Lane, and Veni Infantino to help you actually find the dress, not just pin it.

gainesvillebridal.com ↗

Hawkstone Country Club

Entertainment

Upgrade your golf week: Hawkstone Country Club delivers a Gary Player-designed championship course with active league play, pro instruction, and lively junior programs, plus 44 South Dining for post-round Florida fare and terrace views.

invitedclubs.com ↗

Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Nightlife

Cocktails with community: Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge leans into community, connection, and seriously well-made drinks, picking up where Madrina’s left off.

kin.bar ↗

Gainesville’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Gainesville’s best →

Most read in Gainesville

The five stories Gainesville readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Concerns over student safety put spotlight on Gainesville homelessness response

    Concerns about student safety in Gainesville, Florida, are raising concerns about student security and the role of Grace Marketplace in handling homelessness.

    Full story at wcjb.com ↗

  2. A taste of Sweden rolls into Gainesville

    Sugar Baby Candy Cart, the first Swedish candy cart business in Gainesville, opened on August 10.

    Full story at alligator.org ↗

  3. University of Florida Performing Arts Fall 2026 Season

    University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA) in Gainesville, Florida, has hosted performances from its facilities including the Phillips Center, the Black Box Theatre and the Baughman Center since its opening in 1992.

    Full story at wuft.org ↗

  4. Palm Harbor Golf Instructor Charged After Driving 140 Miles to Meet 'Girl,' 15

    Kyle Michael Flowers, a 33-year-old Palm Harbor man, has been formally charged with traveling 140 miles to Gainesville to meet someone he believed was a 15-year old girl.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  5. UF opens new Astraeus space exploration hub

    The University of Florida has opened a new Astraeus Space Institute, a new Mission Operations Center at its Gainesville campus.

    Full story at wuft.org ↗

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