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Happy weekend, Gainesville! In today’s happening-today edition: Pam Smith’s Susan B. Anthony award, tree-cutting protest, and Decade at Depot + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A lifetime of advocacy: Longtime Gainesville activist Pam Smith will receive the Susan B. Anthony Award at the Friends of Susan B. Anthony luncheon on Aug. 22, with Dr. Teresa Cornacchione speaking -- read the full story.
Community frustration grows: Gainesville’s Riceland residents protested after 521 regulated trees were cut nearly overnight at the Fire Station 9 site on SW Archer Road. The city plans to plant 124 native trees -- read the full story.
Community chorus seeks singers: Voices Rising Community Chorus will offer free registration Aug. 9 at Gainesville’s Oak Hall School, 6 to 7 p.m., for ages 8+ who can carry a tune and match pitch -- get the registration details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Salsa bar alert: Because some nights deserve extra chips, Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville has a complimentary salsa bar, fresh table-side guac, and birria tacos you dunk like you mean it. Pair it with a homemade margarita and call it a week upgrade your future self will thank you for.
Unexpected art vibes: Black C Art Gallery keeps Gainesville's creative pulse weird in the best way, flipping between intimate exhibits and pop-up performances. Check what's brewing this week and wander in for a dose of surprise that beats doomscrolling, especially when Artwalk rolls around and the space turns into a little cultural circus.
Tune it up, Gainesville: Super Cool Bike Shop keeps Gainesville rolling with friendly repairs, quick tune-ups, and a curated lineup from Specialized and Giant, plus e-bikes for errand days. Swing by this week for expert fit advice, local trail intel, and that “my bike rides better already” feeling.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎲 Free RPG Day @ PunkOuter Games | Saturday (8/1) at 10:00 AM – Swap yard work for dice and drama every Saturday at PunkOuter’s Free RPG Day, where Pathfinder, D&D Adventurers League, and indie RPG one-shots make you feel 16 again, but with better snacks. Beginners and veterans, ages 16+, grab a seat early, then settle in.
🧘 Guided Meditation @ The Sacred Earth Center | Saturday (8/1) at 11:00 AM – Set down your to-do list and sink into a guided meditation immersion at Sacred Earth, blending shamanic practices, breath work, journeying, guided visualization, and Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Expect fewer emails from your brain, more quiet clarity, and a suggested donation of $10.
🎉 Decade at Depot @ Depot Park | Saturday (8/1) at 7:00 PM – Depot Park’s 10th birthday is throwing a free, very Gainesville party with train rides, face paint, photo ops, and yard games, then a one-night supergroup, The Hogtown Homegrowns, covering everything from the '70s to now. Food trucks, a red, white, and blue glow, zero pretense.
🎷 Jazz @ Lakeside Event Center | Saturday (8/1) at 9:00 PM – Jazz is popping up at Lakeside Event Center, with AJ Johnson on sax, proper cocktails, and food that is not just a garnish. Dress to impress, bring your favorite co-conspirator or the whole crew, and enjoy a real date night for $25 per couple.
🤖 Gunpla Build Day @ PunkOuter Games | Sunday (8/2) at 10:00 AM – Got a backlog of Gundam kits giving you side-eye? Gunpla Build Day at PunkOuter Games is a laid-back session for clipping runners, swapping tips, and actually finishing something. Beginners and veterans welcome, with comfy tables, refreshments, and a weekly Sunday ritual.
🌊 Protecting Our Local Water Resources: Engaging the Next Generation @ Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park | Sunday (8/2) at 1:00 PM – Think clean water is a given? Elise Felt from Alachua County's Environmental Protection Department breaks down why our aquifer matters, and how to get the next generation to care, no guilt trips required. Part of Perspectives in the Park, the monthly series for curious locals.
🎤 Kids Karaoke @ Bragging Rights Amusements | Sunday (8/2) at 2:00 PM – Sunday afternoon means turning your pint-sized divas loose at Kids Karaoke, while you pretend it counts as a music lesson. Every singer scores a $5 game redemption card, limit one per visit, which buys you at least five minutes of post-show peace. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — Gainesville report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 74%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 73, with temperatures rising to around 75 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 81%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis 70-plus-year Fuller family estate sits directly across from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and the University of Florida, blending Gainesville history with modern updates. The renovated main house offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and an open chef’s kitchen, while a detached two-story guest house adds 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry. Hand-laid brick courtyards steal the show.
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