This weekend in Gainesville, GA

Undivided Waters 2026 is a morning of water fun and races at Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club. Arrive for shirt pickup at 6:30 AM, get boards down to the water at 7:00 AM, then the paddle boarding race begins at 7:30 AM. The swimming race starts at 7:45 AM, followed by a children’s fun race at 9:00 AM. Awards ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM.

This Park Lecture offering, Ancestral Lineage Healing: A Path to Multigenerational and Cultural Repair, will be held at Grace Episcopal Church. Banta Whitner, MSW, an integrative psychotherapist, ritualist, circle keeper, and grandmother, leads a guided practice focused on cultivating relationships with wise and loving ancestors. Participants consider how this work can repair wounds carried across generations, shift inherited patterns, and foster healing for individuals and communities. The experience is open to those with extensive or limited knowledge of their family history, and it offers a welcoming route to greater belonging, purpose, and cultural restoration. Tiered admission of $10, $20, or $30 includes lunch.

Learn to streamline your sketchbook practice while capturing the grace of orchids in a welcoming workshop led by Beatriz Maliszewski. Explore how to reduce complex blooms into simple shapes, polish your line quality, and gain confidence with clean, expressive drawings. Practice both pencil sketches and watercolor studies to see how line and color work together to bring the subject to life. Personalized guidance is provided throughout. The fee is $65, and all supplies are included. Open to all levels, from beginners to experienced artists seeking a fresh approach.

Simplify Your Sketches is a beginner-friendly workshop focused on capturing the elegance of orchids in your drawings. It’s designed to help you learn practical sketching techniques in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

Founded in 2009 as a signature project, this women’s tea and luncheon supports the For Her Glory Foundation, a local nonprofit that helps provide wigs and prosthetics to women with cancer who could not otherwise afford them. Over time, the gathering has grown in profile and attendance, becoming a sought-after community lunch and raising more than $100,000 for the cause. The occasion underscores an ongoing commitment to uplifting organizations that serve women and reflects a continued effort to make a positive difference in the community.

Jeep Night hosted by Mountain Top Jeepers and Taco Mac brings together Jeep owners and fans to connect, admire custom builds, and swap ideas for future upgrades. The Wellness Armory team will be featured, highlighting its mission to support first responders and veterans with mental health resources and opportunities to thrive in the community. The event includes food and beverages along with a 50/50 cash raffle and door prizes.

Catch metalcore and hardcore sounds with The Tarnished live at Blackstrap Rock Hall in Gainesville. Doors open with the show starting at 7:00 PM, with tickets available through Bandsintown and listed as on sale via Spotify’s ticketing partners.

A Mississippi-born comic with a big heart and a bigger mouth brings stand-up rooted in hard work, close friendships, and unfiltered honesty. The show leans into true-to-life stories and the same no-nonsense voice seen on social media, keeping it real and keeping the laughs coming. Expect sharp jokes, a little plainspoken wisdom, and a few tales best not repeated to grandma. Beyond the stage, he leads Triple B Outdoors to share a passion for hunting, fishing, and life outside. When not traveling, he is in the woods or on the water and focused on building his businesses. The aim is straightforward... tell the truth, entertain, and maybe inspire along the way.

Presented by Die Laughing, this weekly open mic at Blackstrap offers a chance to take the mic, try fresh material, and get the room laughing. Admission is free, the atmosphere is friendly, and the laughs keep coming every Sunday.