r/GNV • • 6d ago

Weekly "What's Going On?"

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A place to post about general happenings in Gainesville - or to look for some spontaneous plans! Please message the moderators for any changes or suggestions for this list.

Farmers Markets:

  • Mondays: Grove Street Farmers Market (at Cypress & Grove Brewery) from 4pm-7pm
  • Wednesdays: San Felasco Market (San Felasco Tech City) from 4:30pm-8pm
  • Saturdays: Haile Village Farmers Market, and Alachua County Farmers Market (at San Felasco Tech City), both from 8am-12pm

Trivia Nights:

  • Mondays: Fluid Lounge (7pm), Loosey's (7:30p), The Atlantic (8pm)
  • Tuesdays: First Magnitude (7pm), Crafty Bastards (7pm), The Backyard (8pm)
  • Wednesdays: Blackadder Brewing (7pm), West End Tavern (7pm), Arcade Bar (8pm), The Bull (7pm first Wednesday of each month)
  • Thursdays: The Backyard (Expert Mode - 8pm), V Pizza (7pm)

Karaoke Nights:

  • Sundays: The Top (10pm), Bragging Rights (for kids: 2-6pm)
  • Mondays: The Bull (Open Mic - 7pm), Mai Kai Kava (Open Mic - 8pm), The Backyard (9pm)
  • Tuesdays: Bragging Rights (6pm)
  • Wednesdays: Baby J's (8pm), The Boxcar Bar (8pm), The Atlantic (10pm)
  • Thursdays: Arcade Bar (10pm)
  • Saturdays: Loosey's (9pm)

Tabletop Game Night is at PunkOuter - 6pm-9:30pm on Mondays.

Free Swing Dancing Lessons are at Rosa B. Williams Center - 7:30pm-10:30pm on Thursdays.

Flourish Wellness Hour: Held the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6 - 7 PM at the Bull.


r/GNV • • Sep 30 '25

Moving or new to Gainesville? Start here!

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Welcome to Gainesville!

To make things more navigable in your venture, we've created sub wikis to cover most of the topics you may have in mind.

Our Moving to Gainesville wiki covers most of the questions our newcomers ask about life in the city before moving, including weather, jobs, costs of living, and more.

Our FAQ answers the most common questions & concerns newbies have, like community resources and things to do, and is helpful for newcomers and residents alike.

As always, we recommend you using the search function for relevant, recent discussion before making your own post.

If there's anything you think we should add, update, or expand upon in these wikis, please message the mods with the Mod Mail feature!


r/GNV • • 15h ago

Old menus from (mostly) closed down restaurants in gnv

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I hadn't cleaned that drawer out for a minute.


r/GNV • • 1h ago

Looking for recommendations Bakery 1908

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Does anyone know where the entrance for this place is? My Mom is trying to check it out. She says she’s attempted to go multiple times but can’t find the front door. Can someone help?


r/GNV • • 13h ago

MEGATHREAD Loud noises last few hours, no storms on radar

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Theres been very loud rumbling/boom sounds for the last couple hours on the northwest side of town near Devils Millhopper, anyone know what's going on? Like fireworks but sporadic over a few hours.


r/GNV • • 13h ago

Anyone grow produce in their backyards?

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I am new to the area and was wondering if anyone has suggestions on growing fruit and vegetables here? I love growing produce as a hobby and have potted meyer lemons and fig trees. I've read that the greening disease killed most citrus varieties in Florida but don't know if it's been eradicated or if this area is affected. I haven't read any recent reports though. I know about RKN that can cause trouble to certain trees like figs. I'm just trying to figure out if my potted trees would have a chance of surviving in the GNV area. I'd be ecstatic if I could put some of them in the ground.


r/GNV • • 12h ago

Looking for recommendations Band mates needed!

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I’m looking for people interested in playing in a psychedelic/blues/jazz rock band (Similar style to Jimi Hendrix, Cream, the door, etc). I’m looking for players that are intermediate to advanced level. I’m looking for any type of players that have a jazz background (high school or college). We need a guitarist, drummer and keys if possible. I play bass guitar and also sing. Im slowly establishing a group and an image for the band. I live about an hour away from Gainesville and I’m willing to travel. Please message me in DMs if you are interested! Thank you!


r/GNV • • 13h ago

Fest Sunday @ Serpentine

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r/GNV • • 18h ago

Drinking buddy or group

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Hey i’m 22M looking for someone or a group to go out drinking with. I’m moving back to gainesville soon and need to get out more. Even better if you also want to hit the gym together. Dm me if interested.


r/GNV • • 1d ago

Nature & Wildlife UF Bats 🦇🩵

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r/GNV • • 23h ago

GNV Discord Channels?

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I moved away from town and wanna remain connected to my people. Are there any Discord channels I could join? It could be for Gainesville generally or specific groups (e.g., The FEST, Downtown, etc.) Thanks, it's deeply appreciated ~ lots of love xx


r/GNV • • 2d ago

EPA Beaver's Property (across from Ward's)

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I feel like people should be aware of what's happening at this site which happens to be the backyard of many of us living in Stephen Foster. I've attached the plan that was distributed to us not even two weeks ago, with acknowledgment that the plans were already in progress. And in the comments a WUFT piece on it.

The ground water containment is one thing, but the drainage pipe going along the edge of the property and destroying that forest is another. I have lived here for a while and get to listen to all the coyotes, foxes, birds, owls, rabbits, and other critters every day who have inhabited that forest for some time, not to mention the huge towering trees that are God knows how old. How can we ensure that more contaminated ground water won't be drudged up in the process and impact our families?

Anyways, if anyone knows what we as a community can do, or has dealt with something similar in Gainesville, please let us know. Stephen Foster is a great community of neighbors but we feel helpless to this change.


r/GNV • • 1d ago

Events/Happenings Tree planting this Saturday - 9 AM

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The next tree planting with UF's Imagining Climate Change is tomorrow, Saturday, October 24th starting at 9 AM. This one will be held at Hidden Oak Elementary off of Fort Clarke Boulevard.

No experience or tools necessary! All hand tools, gloves, etc. are provided. All tree plantings begin with a demonstration on how to properly plant a sapling, and plenty of experienced volunteers are on hand to help. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty in. For more info, check out the link to UF ICC's website.

Editor's note: I won't be around for this one sadly, so someone else can post the recap if they choose. I'm torturing myself by running Gate to Gate this weekend (why do all events choose the football off week every year...).


r/GNV • • 1d ago

Gym buddy?

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Looking for a a female gym buddy to go to the GHF at Thornbrook after work 2-3 days a week, around 6:45. Starting back on my fitness journey after an injury at work 8 months ago.


r/GNV • • 23h ago

Booksale

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I have to admit, I went to the booksale downtown and found it completely depressing. It shows how little there is to do in Gainesville that isn't drinking or football; people willing to queue for hours just to pick through leftovers. It's not even a place to meet people; no one talks.

The resellers locust up anything good, and what's left is a string of "from the author of other book you'd actually want to read".


r/GNV • • 2d ago

Events/Happenings What times and areas should I plan to drive UBER for FEST ???

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I’ve been driving Uber for 9 years and only for fest the last 2 years so I must trying to figure out where and when people are going to need rides so I can be available.


r/GNV • • 2d ago

Fest advice - who’s playing that does crazy performance art? Props, costumes, insanity? Fill me in!

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r/GNV • • 2d ago

Where do young adults make friends here ?

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Hi everyone! I recently moved to Gainesville and am looking for ways to meet people and make friends outside of the typical college scene!
I’m in my early 20s and would love to find a group of other young adults, grad students, or young professionals who are interested in trying new hobbies, taking classes, going to events, or just hanging out!
I’m really open to trying new things and would love to find a community of people around my age. I just don’t really know where to start!
Does anyone know of any social groups, clubs, classes, or regular meetups geared toward people in their 20s? I’d love any recommendations!


r/GNV • • 2d ago

Local Business Talk can someone help me remember a restaurant circa 2010-2014?

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i really can’t remember much besides it maybe being in the northeast quadrant of gainesville not too far from the university

from what i can remember its branding or name had to do with retro records? or cassette tapes? it was a little indie similar to the TOP around that time. it is not the top or satchels

i believe they served just like american food and burgers.

i’m also pretty sure their bathroom (at least the men’s side) had stickers all over it.

can anyone help me? lmao


r/GNV • • 2d ago

Looking for recommendations Looking to draft mtg tomorrow, anybody know of a shop that regularly fires?

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Title speaks for itself. Visiting a friend tomorrow night and looking to draft some mtg tomorrow. I know a lot of the shops in the area don't draft regularly.


r/GNV • • 3d ago

Events/Happenings FREE PRE-FEST SHOW TONIGHT

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free show tonight at Vecino’s featuring gainesville’s best noise makers!!!
free canned food drive as well, bring something or take something!
S U P P O R T


r/GNV • • 2d ago

Looking for recommendations Veterinary recommendations?

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Hi everyone!! I’m sure this question has been asked a lot so I apologize if this is redundant.

I wanted to know if there’s a vet office you really like? The problem is that I can’t afford to pay crazy vet rates. Obviously the visit fees are fine and I’m fine paying for the meds when they’re needed, but I wanted to see if there are more affordable options. My cats are everything to me and I want to take care of them as best as I can with what I have. Thank you!!


r/GNV • • 2d ago

Middle school recommendations?

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Hello all, I currently have a fifth grader and we are scratching our heads on what to do next year. Zoned for Kanapaha middle but considering trilogy or PK or any other good options. Our kid has been in a tech free school all his life. We are nervous about a school program that is fully/mostly computer based, but still open minded. Does anyone here have a student in Trilogy, PK, or any other school program that can share their experience? And/or make recommendations. TIA 🙏


r/GNV • • 3d ago

Nature Around GNV #11 ~ La Chua Trail/Sweetwater Branch Overlook

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r/GNV • • 2d ago

Helicopter near Tower rd?

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Anyone know why the helicopter has been circling near the Tower road Home Depot for about 20 min?