Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Give arms to our brothes in Israel. Join us to nourish your body and soul as we lay Tefillin, say the Shema, and enjoy breakfast. Special 15 minute Chassidic Philosophy video presentation of the Living Torah series. Bring your own Tefillin or use one of our pairs. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 2:30-3:30 pm. A class to learn contemporary Hebrew. Gainesville, 32604. Avital, 352-376-1508 ext.108. $7/ Student. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 3-8 pm. 3-5 pm Swingout Workshop
5-8 pm Dance Party including line dancing with James Wesley Jr.
$25 for dance workshop and dance party
$20 workshop only
$15 dance party only
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Conch and More will be on location.
If you cannot attend, donations will be greatly appreciated.
Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 4-7 pm. Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 5-6:30 pm. For all ages, providing harmonies to melodies for selected B'nai Israel services. We learn to sing, read and experience Jewish music together during group rehearsals. If you like to sing and can follow a line of music, please join us. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Kris Cohen 386-418-4626, Libby Brateman 352-376-6835. Congregation B'nai Israel - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6-7:30 pm. Engaging, challenging, empowering. $20 drop in. $72 for 4 classes. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm. Come get your steps in y'all. Everyone is welcome. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Masks are optional; but smiles are not. Let your eyes smile if you are wearing a mask. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-8 pm. B'nai Israel Social Hall, Gainesville. 352-373-1806. $10 m, $12 nm. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. We are not Israeli dancing the first four weeks in April because I will be out of town and because of conflicts with Passover. We resume dancing on Monday, April 30.
7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per family.
Beginners welcome.
Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30 pm Salsa
8:30 pm Bachata. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays. A freewheeling discussion of the Book of Genesis. Takes place at lunchtime in the Hillel Dining Room. Kosher Lunch available. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Synagogue Office, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7 am-8:30 pm. Jewish instrumental dance music jam session. All instruments and levels welcome. B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-371-3249. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 8-8:45 am. Prayer followed by Halacha 101. Coffee and cake served. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on April 23 because of a conflict with Passover.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Salsa
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Salsa
7:00 pm Bachata
8:00 pm Salsa. One Health Center 1714 SW 17th Street, Ocala, 34471. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm. Kosher, social night out. No reservations necessary. Come hang out with friends and enjoy good Kosher food. An opportunity to get a fresh, home- cooked, delicious meal, and taste a variety of Kosher culinary delights. Cost: Students $7 Adult $10 Child $6 Café Chabad is subsidized by: Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Betty Wolf In loving memory of his father: Chanoch Elazar Ben Toviah Noach - Leonard Wolf. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6 pm. Evening weekday Minhah / Maariv. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnagiainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us every Tuesday at The Bull for Sip N' Swing. We cannot wait to dance with you.
Jazz Jam: For those who are musically inclined, please join us for the Pre-Sip Jazz Jam starting at 6 pm.
No partner or experience needed.
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Connect with Us:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-10 pm. 7:30 pm Salsa
8:30 pm Team Rehearsal. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays January 16 through April 2. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. $10. Public - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:45-9:45 pm. Confront your temptations. Study Ethics of our Fathers. Call for location, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 9-10 am. B'nai Israel Social Hall, Gainesville. 352-373-1806. $10 m, $12 nm. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 10 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Denise Blumenthal, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. Feel like a new, fun and challenging hobby? Give Argentine Tango a try. Confirm dates as there is no dancing during breaks.
We will do individual exercises and partner activities to understand this improvisational dance! We will explore various concepts of connection (to oneself, to the music, to the dance partner, to the dance floor, to other social dancers).
Parking is available on campus after 5 pm.
What to wear? If you own a pair of salsa shoes, jazz/ballet flats, or Toms, those work great. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Partner Dance? You are welcome to join with or without a partner. Those who come alone will be paired up.
Everyone is expected to be respectful of others. UF Student Conduct Code applies (please review the UF Orange Book). UF J Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio B, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [baila-caliente1][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7 pm. Location may vary.
Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. Public - [gainesvillemovement][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. $10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm
$10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm
Every Wednesday Two Classes.
No partner needed.
At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory.
Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson.
Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance.
Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for each lesson is $10
Instructor : Carol Smith
Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours.
See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm. This is a belly dance technique-oriented class that will be basic enough for all levels to get something out of it. Targeting balance, technique, sharpening hip movements, introducing new movements and combinations, working on posture. Including a short choreography on each class and adding improvisation as practice for fluidity and individual creativity purposes.
$18 per class or 5 classes for $72. Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Suite B, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30 pm Bachata
8:30 pm Salsa. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 8:45 pm. Broaden your horizons & change your perspectives on life: Study Chassidus Presented by: Chanie Goldman & open discussion. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays. Every Thursday morning we meet at 7:00 am for Morning prayer followed by social schmooze with Rabbi Kaiman over Bagels and Coffee. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 10:30 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6
3 pm Improver $3
4 pm Beginner $3
Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen. Public - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on March 28, April 4, 11, and 18 because I will be out of town and conflicts with scheduling at the location. Come out on Tuesday, April 16.
On April 25 we start a 4-week Beginner Series in Argentine Tango and Swing. The cost is $60 for new dancers for the series. Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend. The cost for those with experience is $10 per night.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Swing
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
Dancing is for all levels except brand-new dancers. If you have never danced before, take our 4-week beginner series.
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Israeli dance class with Kathie Kline. Confirm before going. Not held every week. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Join us for line dancing. Meet people and have fun all while dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Connect your body, mind, and soul in fitness exercises and meditation. Temple Shir Shalom, 3855 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, 32604. Laura or Avital, 352-328-5150 or 352-376-1508 ext. 108. $10 M/ $12 NM/ Class. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7 pm. Study new insights into the Torah portion with some tasty pasta Event Location: Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center 8:00 pm Chanie's Kitchen Mix, bake & experience the secrets of Kosher cooking Presented by: head chef Chanie. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing is proud to announce that we have secured a downtown Gainesville venue for our events.
Starting September 21st, every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We'll kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you and look forward to seeing you at our new venue on September 21st.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming flyer and Facebook/Instagram event post – more details coming soon. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 8 pm. Mix, bake & experience the secrets of Kosher cooking Presented by: head chef Chanie. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Fridays
Ongoing Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm. Come join me for West Coast Swing classes. No experience necessary.
I am trying something new. The first 30 minutes will be L1 beginner basics and the last 30 minutes will be intermediate L2. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville. $20. Public - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Fridays, 6 pm. Friday evening services. On 3rd Friday of the month there is an additional, alternative service at 8pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Denise Blumenthal, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Fridays, 6:30 pm. Reform, conservative, orthodox, mind, body and spirit Friday night services. Kosher dinner follows. 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville. Rabbi Jonathan Siger, 352-372-2900. Hillel Foundation at the University of Florida - [email][events]
Ongoing Fridays, 6:45 pm. Turn your Friday night into Shabbat at your home away from home Lubavitch. Join us with your friends for prayer, followed by kiddush, song, challah, Shabbat dinner and warm words of Torah. Soul Strings, study and prayer from 6:45 to 7:30pm, followed by services and dinner. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Fridays, 8 pm. Get into the Jewish Gator Spirit. Shabbat on Fifth Ave. Join us with your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah, delicious Shabbat dinner, warm words of Torah & dessert buffet. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Saturdays
Ongoing Saturdays. Saturday Mornings 8:30 am Torah Circle. 9:30 am Shaharit. 10 am Tot Shabbat - Babysitting for 2 years and older. 10 am Junior Congregation - 4th through 7th Graders. Saturday evenings Minhah and Maariv services, check times each week. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays. A lively weekly discussion of the weekly Torah portion led by Howard Lidsky. Come join us. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays. Shabbat Morning Prayer experience for tots and kids. Supervised and interactive prayer/play/refreshments. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays, 10:15 am. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays, 10:30 am. Shacharit 10:30am Torah Reading 11:30am Followed by Mussaf, Kiddush & Farbrengen. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays, 7 pm. As the Shabbat Queen departs and darkness descends, the Havdalah ceremony fills us with hope and courage. Start your week on a high note. Every Saturday night fifteen minutes after Shabbat is over, join us for Havdalah service followed by a short inspirational living Torah video presentation. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Other
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 304 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [arthurmurrayocala][events]
Ongoing Other. Downstairs gourmet, kosher lunch and dinner daily. Upstairs Oy Vey Cafe with organic coffee, burgers and snacks. Lunch daily 11:30-2pm. Dinner server 5:30-7pm Sunday-Thursday. Oy Vey Cafe with full espresso bar, specialty coffee, drinks, fresh bagels, biscotti, and Tazo teas. Open mornings 8am-12 noon. Evenings 7-11pm. 2020 W University Avenue, Gainesville. 352-372-2900. Hillel Foundation at the University of Florida - [email][events]
Ongoing Other. Times and Locations vary.
January 2024
Sundays 9 am at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, not Jan 21
Tuesdays 6:30 pm am at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Wednesdays 9 am at 3415 SW 39 Blvd
Fridays 9 am at 3415 SW 39 Blvd
Saturday Jan 20 Bootcamp, the hub Newberry, black and white BootCamp with Melany and Vanessa at 9 am, Depot Village.
Gainesville. 352-757-2932. Public - [gainesvillemovement][email][events]
Ongoing Other. Maimonides Society provides several ongoing, social service programs. Visit our website for details. Programs include: Volunteer-Outreach. Shabbat Dinner for Seniors, Caregivers' Support, Holiday Baskets for Seniors, Educational Seminars/Socials, Shalom Baby to welcome each new Jewish baby into our community with a very special gift bag, and Special Programs such our bone marrow donor drive, that enable us to perform mitzvot that may have far-reaching ramifications. Gainesville. Harriett Pawliger, 352-331-7340. Maimonides Society - [email][events]
2018
February 2018
Thursday 1 February 2018
Thu 1 Feb 2018. Every winter, Kanapaha holds an Annual Winter Bamboo Sale. In December, Kanapaha issues a descriptive sales/availability listing of bamboos that are being offered during January and February on a dug-to-order basis.
Orders for bamboo may be phoned in to 352-372-4981 starting January 1st. Buyers will be advised of the date orders will be ready for pickup and payment will be needed when orders are placed. There are no refunds issued after the bamboo has been dug. Bamboo Sale is in January and February only. Order are prioritized by the date the customer is willing to come pickup the bamboo since some orders may exceed availability. Last day for placing orders is February 19th and the last day for picking up bamboo is February 25th. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58 Drive, Gainesville, 32608. 352-372-4981. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - [kanapaha][email][events]
Thu 1 Feb 2018, 11-12 am. I scream you scream, we all scream for frozen yogurt? Join us at Yogurology as we raise money for our annual swing workshop Sweet Swingouts 4: Glaze It. Mention Florida Swing Dancing Club at the register and 20% of the proceeds will be donated and used for SSO. Do yourself a favor, and support our club while also enjoying this frozen delight. Bring a friend and see you there. Yogurtology, 3730 SW Archer Road, Suite 230, Gainesville, 32608. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Thu 1 Feb 2018, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 1 Feb 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Salsa
7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
Cost:
$50 for 4 week series, or
$15 drop-in, or
$5 student
If financial considerations are keeping you for dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 1 Feb 2018, 6:30-7:30 pm. Alachua County is one of the top blueberry producing counties in the state. You can easily grow rabbit eye blueberries in your landscape. This class covers planning, fertilizing and pruning. There is no cost for the class. Presented by Master Gardener Jeff Popowski.
This class is free, pre-register by calling 352-337-6209 (voicemail). Newberry Library Branch, Alachua County Library District, 110 S Seaboard Drive, Newberry, 32669. 352-955-2402. UF Frank - [email][events]
Thu 1 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $5. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 1 Feb 2018, 7:30-8:45 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 1 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 2 February 2018
Fri 2 Feb 2018, 7:30-11 pm. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Fri 2 Feb 2018, 8-11 pm. 8:00 Lesson
8:30 Dancing
Feel free to bring your own drink and favorite snacks to perfect the night.
DJ: Andrea Pham.
Free parking around the building.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing the embrace with you. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Andrea Pham. $10, $5 students. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Saturday 3 February 2018
Sat 3 Feb 2018, 8:30-11:30 am. Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, 32608. Danny Rohan, 352-393-8437 or TDD 352-334-2069. Sweetwater Wetlands Park - [alachuaaudubon][email][events]
Sat 3 Feb 2018, 10 am-12 pm. Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00 am. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58 Drive, Gainesville, 32608. 352-372-4981. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - [email][events]
Sunday 4 February 2018
Sun 4 Feb 2018, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 4 Feb 2018, 4-7 pm. Waltzing at 2:45 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $10. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 4 Feb 2018, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30 pm Social Dancing. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 4 Feb 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 4 Feb 2018, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Monday 5 February 2018
Mon 5 Feb 2018, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 5 Feb 2018, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 5 Feb 2018, 7 pm. Israeli Dancing One-Year Beginner Series starts Monday January 29.
Have fun learning to dance to a higher purpose. Awesome music, great dancing, get some exercise, make friends, have a new experience.
After the one year, you will be a dancer.
Cost per family for the first 5 week series Jan 29 to Feb 26 is:
$25 in advance
$30 at the door
Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 5 Feb 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Tuesday 6 February 2018
Tue 6 Feb to Wed 7 Feb 2018. We invite you to participate in the 6th biennial UF Water Institute Symposium. We are pleased to announce that Sandra Postel, Director of the Independent Global Water Policy Project will be the Keynote Speaker. Sandra Postel lectures, writes and consults on global water issues. In 2010 she was appointed Freshwater Fellow of the National Geographic Society. Sandra’s new book, Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity, will be released in October 2017.
The Symposium brings together individuals from a broad range of disciplines and organizations to explore water issues from multiple perspectives. The 2018 Symposium will focus on current water use, conservation, restoration, and adaptation efforts and challenges while envisioning new ways of sustaining our water systems. Innovative science, technology, cultural, policy, and management solutions will be explored through presentations, poster sessions and panels in the followin ... J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Water Institute - [more][waterinstitute][email][events]
Tue 6 Feb to Fri 9 Feb 2018. We are using human-centered design and the best of what science teaches us about behavior, learning and ideation to create a frank experience that will change you.
Everything you love is part of the game: social scientists whose insight makes us better at everything we do, thoughtful speakers in the intimate setting of the Hippodrome and connections with people like you who don’t settle for small change. You’ll have more time to apply, study and dissect ideas. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the science of change.
Registration is open, and our best rates are available until November 30, 2017.
The frank gathering is a community of communications strategists, behavioral and social scientists, artists, funders, business leaders and advocates who connect evidence to action for on-the-ground impact. Woven into the fabric of the annual gathering, frank scholar 2018 provides a unique opportunity to share research with academ ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, 32601. UF Frank - [more][frank][events]
Tue 6 Feb 2018, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 6 Feb 2018, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6 Feb 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6 Feb 2018, 7-9 pm. Celebrity's Soul Food, 201 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Tue 6 Feb 2018, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 6 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 7 February 2018
Wed 7 Feb 2018. We invite you to participate in the 6th biennial UF Water Institute Symposium. We are pleased to announce that Sandra Postel, Director of the Independent Global Water Policy Project will be the Keynote Speaker. Sandra Postel lectures, writes and consults on global water issues. In 2010 she was appointed Freshwater Fellow of the National Geographic Society. Sandra’s new book, Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity, will be released in October 2017.
The Symposium brings together individuals from a broad range of disciplines and organizations to explore water issues from multiple perspectives. The 2018 Symposium will focus on current water use, conservation, restoration, and adaptation efforts and challenges while envisioning new ways of sustaining our water systems. Innovative science, technology, cultural, policy, and management solutions will be explored through presentations, poster sessions and panels in the followin ... J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Water Institute - [more][waterinstitute][events]
Wed 7 Feb to Fri 9 Feb 2018. We are using human-centered design and the best of what science teaches us about behavior, learning and ideation to create a frank experience that will change you.
Everything you love is part of the game: social scientists whose insight makes us better at everything we do, thoughtful speakers in the intimate setting of the Hippodrome and connections with people like you who don’t settle for small change. You’ll have more time to apply, study and dissect ideas. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the science of change.
Registration is open, and our best rates are available until November 30, 2017.
The frank gathering is a community of communications strategists, behavioral and social scientists, artists, funders, business leaders and advocates who connect evidence to action for on-the-ground impact. Woven into the fabric of the annual gathering, frank scholar 2018 provides a unique opportunity to share research with academ ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, 32601. UF Frank - [more][frank][events]
Wed 7 Feb 2018, 8:30-11:30 am. Discover the rich diversity of birds (and maybe some rarities!) at north-central Florida’s newest birding hotspot in a 2-3-hour walking tour. Birders of all levels welcome.
The bird walk takes place at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, which is located on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street, US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. Those interested will meet at the covered shelter by the parking lot.
Bird walks continue every Wednesday from September to May, at 8:30 am.
Birding Field Trips are led by volunteers from Alachua Audubon Society.
Walks are free, but park admission is $5 per car or $2 per person (bicyclists, pedestrians, buses)
For more information visit the Alachua Audubon Society. Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, 32608. Danny Rohan, 352-393-8437 or TDD 352-334-2069. Sweetwater Wetlands Park - [alachuaaudubon][email][events]
Wed 7 Feb 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Sean Nos. 7 pm Set Dancing. 8 pm Performance Class. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 7 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. New dancers get in free their first class. If you have been coming to our classes already, and bring someone new to our dances you get $5 off the months admission and they get in free.
July Classes: We begin a new month of Beginner West Coast Swing classes, followed by Intermediate WCS.
Our schedule for the month:
Class #1. Newbie Night Class fee due for Intermediate
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Social Dance. (no lesson, just dancing)
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
West Coast Wednesdays Schedule:
7:00 - 7:15pm Doors Open / Warm Up
7:15 - 8:00pm Beginner West Coast Swing
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate West Coast Swing
9:00 - 10:00pm Open Social Dancing
Admission Costs:
- BEGINNER CLASS: Beginner class may pay per night: $5 for the 7:15-8:00pm Beginner Class.
- INTERMEDIATE CLASS: $40 per month due at the first class of the month, which includes all the Beginner and Intermediate classes for the mon ... Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Wed 7 Feb 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 8 February 2018
Thu 8 Feb to Fri 9 Feb 2018. The Changeville Music & Arts Festival is a space for artists doing good in the world to come together with the Gainesville community and create a new vision for what our world can look like. Every musician and comedian that plays Changeville, every VR experience or film that we showcase, is chosen because of its connection to social change.
Held downtown at venues including the Atlantic, Bo Diddley Plaza, Bull, Civic Media Center, High Dive, Hippodrome, Midnight and Wooly.
Registration for Changeville 2018 will be at Hampton Inn & Suites in Downtown Gainesville on Thursday February 8 from 3-9 pm and Friday February 9 from 2-8 pm.
This is where you will pick up your Multivenue Pass Wristband. If you bought a single show ticket, you will get your show wristband at that venue. We will also be selling Changeville T-Shirts and Tickets at Registration.
With the mission of cultivating connections between artists, influencers and ac ... 101 SE 1st Avenue, Hamption Inn & Suites, Gainesville, 32601. UF Frank - [more][changeville][events]
Thu 8 Feb to Sun 11 Feb 2018. February 8 to 9: The Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place
February 10 - 11: Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main Street
Sponsorship Opportunities: We are rocking into gear to create the best Cinema Verde ever, and you can be a part of it and help! Get involved and enjoy it with us.
VIP Opening Night
Receptions/Food each afternoon/evening
Festival Hotel (Prefer one place for visiting directors to stay together to facilitate discussions, friendships, transportation to venues and events. Nearest hotels: Hampton Inn, Wyndham, Florida Lodge…)
Transportation: Green cars to provide lifts for attendees to various events; or vehicles for staff volunteers to use to transport attendees to/fro events and for other festival tasks; or Green Van or Bus to transport guests.
Filmmaker Sponsors: Underwrite travel and accommodations for filmmakers to attend - many are international.
Film License Sponsor: Underwrite film submission ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Trish Riley, 352-327-3560. Cinema Verde - [more][CinemaVerder][email][events]
Thu 8 Feb to Fri 9 Feb 2018. We are using human-centered design and the best of what science teaches us about behavior, learning and ideation to create a frank experience that will change you.
Everything you love is part of the game: social scientists whose insight makes us better at everything we do, thoughtful speakers in the intimate setting of the Hippodrome and connections with people like you who don’t settle for small change. You’ll have more time to apply, study and dissect ideas. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the science of change.
Registration is open, and our best rates are available until November 30, 2017.
The frank gathering is a community of communications strategists, behavioral and social scientists, artists, funders, business leaders and advocates who connect evidence to action for on-the-ground impact. Woven into the fabric of the annual gathering, frank scholar 2018 provides a unique opportunity to share research with academ ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, 32601. UF Frank - [more][frank][events]
Thu 8 Feb 2018. The 24th annual Public Interest Environmental Conference at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. The conference will address the challenges, concerns, and future of law, policy, and science related to climate change.
The conference will address the challenges, concerns, and future of law, policy, and science related to climate change. Keynotes, plenaries, and panels will cover climate justice, public health, economics, media, food, adaptation, and climate leaders. Levin College of Law, University of Florida Main Campus, Gainesville, 32611. Florida Climate Institute - [ufpiec][email][events]
Thu 8 Feb to Sat 10 Feb 2018. The 24th annual Public Interest Environmental Conference: Our Climate: The Only Constant is Change. For over twenty years, the Public Interest Environmental Conference (PIEC) has sought to promote an understanding of the legal aspects of environmental protection, to serve and inform individuals as to the necessity for improvements in environmental legal protection, foster the development of sound environmental legislation, measure the effects of environmental litigation, and to assist other groups involved in environmental education. The conference brings together legal practitioners, academics, policy makers, and private citizens to discuss preeminent issues surrounding a different environmental topic each year. The theme of the 2018 conference is climate change and will examine the challenges, concerns, and future of law, policy, and science related to climate change from a local, regional, and national standpoint. 2815 NW 15 Place, Gainesville. Nika Hosseini. UF - [ufpiec][email][events]
Thu 8 Feb 2018, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 8 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $5. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 8 Feb 2018, 7:30-8:45 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 8 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 9 February 2018
Fri 9 Feb 2018. The Changeville Music & Arts Festival is a space for artists doing good in the world to come together with the Gainesville community and create a new vision for what our world can look like. Every musician and comedian that plays Changeville, every VR experience or film that we showcase, is chosen because of its connection to social change.
Held downtown at venues including the Atlantic, Bo Diddley Plaza, Bull, Civic Media Center, High Dive, Hippodrome, Midnight and Wooly.
Registration for Changeville 2018 will be at Hampton Inn & Suites in Downtown Gainesville on Thursday February 8 from 3-9 pm and Friday February 9 from 2-8 pm.
This is where you will pick up your Multivenue Pass Wristband. If you bought a single show ticket, you will get your show wristband at that venue. We will also be selling Changeville T-Shirts and Tickets at Registration.
With the mission of cultivating connections between artists, influencers and ac ... 101 SE 1st Avenue, Hamption Inn & Suites, Gainesville, 32601. UF Frank - [more][changeville][events]
Fri 9 Feb to Sun 11 Feb 2018. February 8 to 9: The Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place
February 10 - 11: Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main Street
Sponsorship Opportunities: We are rocking into gear to create the best Cinema Verde ever, and you can be a part of it and help! Get involved and enjoy it with us.
VIP Opening Night
Receptions/Food each afternoon/evening
Festival Hotel (Prefer one place for visiting directors to stay together to facilitate discussions, friendships, transportation to venues and events. Nearest hotels: Hampton Inn, Wyndham, Florida Lodge…)
Transportation: Green cars to provide lifts for attendees to various events; or vehicles for staff volunteers to use to transport attendees to/fro events and for other festival tasks; or Green Van or Bus to transport guests.
Filmmaker Sponsors: Underwrite travel and accommodations for filmmakers to attend - many are international.
Film License Sponsor: Underwrite film submission ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Trish Riley, 352-327-3560. Cinema Verde - [more][CinemaVerder][email][events]
Fri 9 Feb 2018. We are using human-centered design and the best of what science teaches us about behavior, learning and ideation to create a frank experience that will change you.
Everything you love is part of the game: social scientists whose insight makes us better at everything we do, thoughtful speakers in the intimate setting of the Hippodrome and connections with people like you who don’t settle for small change. You’ll have more time to apply, study and dissect ideas. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the science of change.
Registration is open, and our best rates are available until November 30, 2017.
The frank gathering is a community of communications strategists, behavioral and social scientists, artists, funders, business leaders and advocates who connect evidence to action for on-the-ground impact. Woven into the fabric of the annual gathering, frank scholar 2018 provides a unique opportunity to share research with academ ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, 32601. UF Frank - [more][frank][events]
Fri 9 Feb to Sat 10 Feb 2018. The 24th annual Public Interest Environmental Conference: Our Climate: The Only Constant is Change. For over twenty years, the Public Interest Environmental Conference (PIEC) has sought to promote an understanding of the legal aspects of environmental protection, to serve and inform individuals as to the necessity for improvements in environmental legal protection, foster the development of sound environmental legislation, measure the effects of environmental litigation, and to assist other groups involved in environmental education. The conference brings together legal practitioners, academics, policy makers, and private citizens to discuss preeminent issues surrounding a different environmental topic each year. The theme of the 2018 conference is climate change and will examine the challenges, concerns, and future of law, policy, and science related to climate change from a local, regional, and national standpoint. 2815 NW 15 Place, Gainesville. Nika Hosseini. UF - [ufpiec][email][events]
Fri 9 Feb 2018, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Fri 9 Feb 2018, 7:30-11 pm. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 10 February 2018
Sat 10 Feb 2018. Every winter, Kanapaha holds an Annual Winter Bamboo Sale. In December, Kanapaha issues a descriptive sales/availability listing of bamboos that are being offered during January and February on a dug-to-order basis.
Orders for bamboo may be phoned in to 352-372-4981 starting January 1st. Buyers will be advised of the date orders will be ready for pickup and payment will be needed when orders are placed. There are no refunds issued after the bamboo has been dug. Bamboo Sale is in January and February only. Order are prioritized by the date the customer is willing to come pickup the bamboo since some orders may exceed availability. Last day for placing orders is February 19th and the last day for picking up bamboo is February 25th. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58 Drive, Gainesville, 32608. 352-372-4981. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - [kanapaha][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb to Sun 11 Feb 2018. February 8 to 9: The Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place
February 10 - 11: Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main Street
Sponsorship Opportunities: We are rocking into gear to create the best Cinema Verde ever, and you can be a part of it and help! Get involved and enjoy it with us.
VIP Opening Night
Receptions/Food each afternoon/evening
Festival Hotel (Prefer one place for visiting directors to stay together to facilitate discussions, friendships, transportation to venues and events. Nearest hotels: Hampton Inn, Wyndham, Florida Lodge…)
Transportation: Green cars to provide lifts for attendees to various events; or vehicles for staff volunteers to use to transport attendees to/fro events and for other festival tasks; or Green Van or Bus to transport guests.
Filmmaker Sponsors: Underwrite travel and accommodations for filmmakers to attend - many are international.
Film License Sponsor: Underwrite film submission ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Trish Riley, 352-327-3560. Cinema Verde - [more][CinemaVerder][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb 2018. The 24th annual Public Interest Environmental Conference: Our Climate: The Only Constant is Change. For over twenty years, the Public Interest Environmental Conference (PIEC) has sought to promote an understanding of the legal aspects of environmental protection, to serve and inform individuals as to the necessity for improvements in environmental legal protection, foster the development of sound environmental legislation, measure the effects of environmental litigation, and to assist other groups involved in environmental education. The conference brings together legal practitioners, academics, policy makers, and private citizens to discuss preeminent issues surrounding a different environmental topic each year. The theme of the 2018 conference is climate change and will examine the challenges, concerns, and future of law, policy, and science related to climate change from a local, regional, and national standpoint. 2815 NW 15 Place, Gainesville. Nika Hosseini. UF - [ufpiec][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb 2018, 10 am-12 pm. Join Working Food at the opening of the new Scoop on Poop exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History to learn all about compost. From 10-12, Working Food will run 15 minute demos that will include the basics of successful home composting, worm composting, and examples of compost bins. Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, 32611. 352-260-4458. Working Food - [workingfood][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb 2018, 1-11 pm. This month we welcome back Judy and Jon from Las Vegas. Judy and Jon have been teaching all over the world for decades and even taught for a decade in Buenos Aires to Argentinians and have been recognized by the City of Buenos Aires as authentic milonguero close embrace style teachers.
They have millions of tips and stories from the old milongueros they studied with and share them with us now. What we learn from them is invaluable knowledge for social dancing in any milonga in the world, including the most famous traditional milongas in Buenos Aires today.
Do not miss it.
Private lessons are also available so call them direct on their cell phone as soon as possible to start scheduling privates starting around Friday Feb 9, 2018. 1 hour Private Lesson for one student (or a couple) with both Judy and Jon together $110. 3 hours for $300: Call Judy's Cell phone to reserve private lessons: 520-907-2050.
http://www.tangowithjudy.com
... Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, 32606. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][milongaelabrazodegainesville][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb 2018, 3-6 pm. Kick off local food week by getting to know one of your local farms. We will be giving a tour of our farm AND working together on some farm projects. We will have snacks and drinks. Please feel free to bring a dish to share (not at all required). All are welcome. Siembra Farm, 2033 SE 23 Place, Gainesville, 32641. 352-327-5027. Siembra Farm - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb 2018, 7-9 pm. Guys show up in your suits and dolls wear your best party dress
1920s attire recommended, ticket and password required.
We will dance the night alive with musical styling from the swing era.
"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing"
If you do not know how to swing we recommend checking out the free lessons on Friday nights put on by the Florida Swing Dance Club.
For entry to the party make sure you are not being followed to tip off the whereabouts of this nights soiree
Shhhh, I did n0t tell you but there will be giggle water (beer and wine) available for purchase, just keep it cool.
Show up at Seven O Clock on Saturday night the tenth of February.
Doors will be locked so have your password ready. Soiree ends when the sprits run dry or our feet get too sore which ever comes first as long as it is by 9 pm.
Entry is $15 per person.
Tickets can be purchased at the UF Swing Club Friday night dances from myself, Miranda Wilson, or at the door. Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb 2018, 8-10:30 pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sunday 11 February 2018
Sun 11 Feb 2018. February 8 to 9: The Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place
February 10 - 11: Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main Street
Sponsorship Opportunities: We are rocking into gear to create the best Cinema Verde ever, and you can be a part of it and help! Get involved and enjoy it with us.
VIP Opening Night
Receptions/Food each afternoon/evening
Festival Hotel (Prefer one place for visiting directors to stay together to facilitate discussions, friendships, transportation to venues and events. Nearest hotels: Hampton Inn, Wyndham, Florida Lodge…)
Transportation: Green cars to provide lifts for attendees to various events; or vehicles for staff volunteers to use to transport attendees to/fro events and for other festival tasks; or Green Van or Bus to transport guests.
Filmmaker Sponsors: Underwrite travel and accommodations for filmmakers to attend - many are international.
Film License Sponsor: Underwrite film submission ... Hippodrome, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Trish Riley, 352-327-3560. Cinema Verde - [more][CinemaVerder][email][events]
Sun 11 Feb 2018, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 11 Feb 2018, 1-3:45 pm. This month we welcome back Judy and Jon from Las Vegas. Judy and Jon have been teaching all over the world for decades and even taught for a decade in Buenos Aires to Argentinians and have been recognized by the City of Buenos Aires as authentic milonguero close embrace style teachers.
They have millions of tips and stories from the old milongueros they studied with and share them with us now. What we learn from them is invaluable knowledge for social dancing in any milonga in the world, including the most famous traditional milongas in Buenos Aires today.
Do not miss it.
Private lessons are also available so call them direct on their cell phone as soon as possible to start scheduling privates starting around Friday Feb 9, 2018. 1 hour Private Lesson for one student (or a couple) with both Judy and Jon together $110. 3 hours for $300: Call Judy's Cell phone to reserve private lessons: 520-907-2050.
http://www.tangowithjudy.com
... Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, 32606. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][milongaelabrazodegainesville][email][events]
Sun 11 Feb 2018, 3-5 pm. Introduction to Sweetwater Wetlands. Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, 32608. Danny Rohan, 352-393-8437 or TDD 352-334-2069. Sweetwater Wetlands Park - [alachuaaudubon][email][events]
Sun 11 Feb 2018, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30 pm Social Dancing. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 11 Feb 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 11 Feb 2018, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sun 11 Feb 2018, 7-9 pm. What is ecstatic dance? It is magical. It is mystical. It is freeing and wonderful. It is you. A time and place in sacred space to let go and live and be your self. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath be your guide. Let the music move you. No need to run or hide.
Join us in this free-form movement called ecstatic dance. Lead yourself through a mix of music from all different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
Come together with this ever-fresh and changing awesome group of beautiful people, for 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. This will be followed by a scintillating gong bath and a delectable vegan potluck. Join with friends of new and old in a sweet community of soft-hearted people you're sure to be welcomed by.
Whether you think you can dance or not, please come out. This is an opportunity to step into the unknown and find ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Monday 12 February 2018
Mon 12 Feb 2018, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 12 Feb 2018, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 12 Feb 2018, 7 pm. Israeli Dancing One-Year Beginner Series starts Monday January 29.
Have fun learning to dance to a higher purpose. Awesome music, great dancing, get some exercise, make friends, have a new experience.
After the one year, you will be a dancer.
Cost per family for the first 5 week series Jan 29 to Feb 26 is:
$25 in advance
$30 at the door
Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 12 Feb 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Tuesday 13 February 2018
Tue 13 Feb 2018, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 13 Feb 2018, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 13 Feb 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 13 Feb 2018, 7-9 pm. Celebrity's Soul Food, 201 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Tue 13 Feb 2018, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 13 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 13 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 14 February 2018
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 8:30-11:30 am. Discover the rich diversity of birds (and maybe some rarities!) at north-central Florida’s newest birding hotspot in a 2-3-hour walking tour. Birders of all levels welcome.
The bird walk takes place at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, which is located on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street, US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. Those interested will meet at the covered shelter by the parking lot.
Bird walks continue every Wednesday from September to May, at 8:30 am.
Birding Field Trips are led by volunteers from Alachua Audubon Society.
Walks are free, but park admission is $5 per car or $2 per person (bicyclists, pedestrians, buses)
For more information visit the Alachua Audubon Society. Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, 32608. Danny Rohan, 352-393-8437 or TDD 352-334-2069. Sweetwater Wetlands Park - [alachuaaudubon][email][events]
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 9:30-11 am. The class will cover the history of camellias, planting and care, insects and pests, and diseases of camellias. After a brief presentation in the classroom, explore the Camellia and Azalea garden on a guided tour. Entrance is free if you have a membership. Presented by Master Gardener Irma Velez.
Pre-register by calling 352-337-6209 (voicemail) . Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Summer House, 4700 SW 58 Drive, Gainesville, 32608. 352-955-2402. UF IFAS Alachua County Extension - [email][events]
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 9:30-11 am. The class will cover the history of camellias, planting and care, insects and pests, and diseases of camellias. After a brief presentation in the classroom, explore the Camellia/Azalea garden on a guided tour. The class is included in the regular admission price into the park. Members are free. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58 Drive, Gainesville, 32608. 352-372-4981. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - [email][events]
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 4-7 pm. Southern Heritage Seed Collective, now in it’s 8th year will be dispersing seeds once again this February, for your spring and summer gardens.
Come gather from a wide selection of veggies, herbs and flowers. Many are locally grown seeds, right here in our county. All are known to perform well in north Florida.
Variety list and catalog will be posted later this week! Stay tuned.
Tomato and pepper seeds are available in limited packet quantities starting next week, for those that wish to start their own. We will be selling starter plants in March.
For more info about becoming a Seed CSA member, and our seed collective program, visit:
https://workingfood.org/southern-heritage-seed-collective/. Union Street Farmers Market, 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Melissa Desa, 352-260-4458. Working Food - [workingfood][email][events]
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Sean Nos. 7 pm Set Dancing. 8 pm Performance Class. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. Join us at Fort King National Historic Landmark for a very special Valentines dance inside the Fort. With live music this old fashion dance event does not require you to have a partner, this is great for couples and singles alike. This will be a mixture of styles, square, country, and contra. The caller will be calling lots of circles, old-fashioned longways, promenade dances, and squares. Beginners come early for intro lessons. This will be fun for all. Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center, 3925 E Fort King Street, Ocala, 34470. 352-368-5535. $5. Fort King National Historic Landmark - [facebook][email][events]
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. New dancers get in free their first class. If you have been coming to our classes already, and bring someone new to our dances you get $5 off the months admission and they get in free.
July Classes: We begin a new month of Beginner West Coast Swing classes, followed by Intermediate WCS.
Our schedule for the month:
Class #1. Newbie Night Class fee due for Intermediate
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Social Dance. (no lesson, just dancing)
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
West Coast Wednesdays Schedule:
7:00 - 7:15pm Doors Open / Warm Up
7:15 - 8:00pm Beginner West Coast Swing
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate West Coast Swing
9:00 - 10:00pm Open Social Dancing
Admission Costs:
- BEGINNER CLASS: Beginner class may pay per night: $5 for the 7:15-8:00pm Beginner Class.
- INTERMEDIATE CLASS: $40 per month due at the first class of the month, which includes all the Beginner and Intermediate classes for the mon ... Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Wed 14 Feb 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 15 February 2018
Thu 15 Feb 2018, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 15 Feb 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Salsa
7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
Cost:
$50 for 4 week series, or
$15 drop-in, or
$5 student
If financial considerations are keeping you for dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 15 Feb 2018, 6-7 pm. Melisa DeSa from the Southern Heritage Seed Collective will be presenting Seeds! at the Micanopy Library. There will be seeds on display, information about seed saving. Bring any seeds you'd like to swap. Alachua County Branch Libraries, Micanopy, 32667. Go Green Nation - [facebook][events]
Thu 15 Feb 2018, 6-7 pm. Join the Southern Heritage Seed Collective (a program of Working Food) at an interactive seed table. Seeds on display, under the microscope, info on seed saving, games, and an open seed swap. Bring extra seeds you want to donate or swap, and take some home from us. Micanopy Library, 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, 32667. Melissa Desa, 352-260-4458. Working Food - [workingfood][email][events]
Thu 15 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $5. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 15 Feb 2018, 7:30-8:45 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 15 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 16 February 2018
Fri 16 Feb 2018, 5:30-7 pm. Join us at Working Food for a happy hour reception to celebrate the tastes of the season and mingle with fellow foodies.
We will have delicious local grub and beverage from Afternoon and Mayflower Cellars that will be available for purchase. DJ Dad will be here spinning some tunes as well.
Don’t miss out on this fun and relaxing evening. Working Food Community Center 219 NW 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Melissa Desa, 352-260-4458. Working Food - [workingfood][email][events]
Fri 16 Feb 2018, 7:30-11 pm. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Fri 16 Feb 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Saturday 17 February 2018
Sat 17 Feb 2018, 10 am-5 pm. Gainesville VegFest is presented by North Florida Veg Events, Inc. and is a celebration of a healthy, sustainable and compassionate way of life. Our hope is for people of all ages to have fun and learn about the many ways to improve health, lessen our impact on the environment and reduce animal suffering. This free, family-friendly event includes speakers, vendors, exhibitors, educational booths, music, children’s activities, and much more.
Depot Park, 200 Southeast Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. VegFest Gainesville - [gainesvillevegfest][email][events]
Sat 17 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. 5:45 Waltz. 6:30 Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sunday 18 February 2018
Sun 18 Feb 2018, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 18 Feb 2018, 2-4 pm. If you don’t have fire ants, you probably live somewhere else, like Wyoming.
What they are, how they got here, what they do, and how to control them. Because you’re never going to get rid of them completely.
Join us for the presentation and bring your questions. 2815 NW 15 Place, Gainesville, 32605. 352-334-1272. Millhopper Branch Library - [facebook][events]
Sun 18 Feb 2018, 2-5 pm. Invite a new dancer. Bring a friend. First time attendees get in free. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building to protect the fine dance floor. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Patrick Harrigan. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [events]
Sun 18 Feb 2018, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30 pm Social Dancing. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 18 Feb 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 18 Feb 2018, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Monday 19 February 2018
Mon 19 Feb 2018. Every winter, Kanapaha holds an Annual Winter Bamboo Sale. In December, Kanapaha issues a descriptive sales/availability listing of bamboos that are being offered during January and February on a dug-to-order basis.
Orders for bamboo may be phoned in to 352-372-4981 starting January 1st. Buyers will be advised of the date orders will be ready for pickup and payment will be needed when orders are placed. There are no refunds issued after the bamboo has been dug. Bamboo Sale is in January and February only. Order are prioritized by the date the customer is willing to come pickup the bamboo since some orders may exceed availability. Last day for placing orders is February 19th and the last day for picking up bamboo is February 25th. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58 Drive, Gainesville, 32608. 352-372-4981. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - [kanapaha][email][events]
Mon 19 Feb 2018, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 19 Feb 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 19 Feb 2018, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 19 Feb 2018, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 19 Feb 2018, 7 pm. Israeli Dancing One-Year Beginner Series starts Monday January 29.
Have fun learning to dance to a higher purpose. Awesome music, great dancing, get some exercise, make friends, have a new experience.
After the one year, you will be a dancer.
Cost per family for the first 5 week series Jan 29 to Feb 26 is:
$25 in advance
$30 at the door
Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 19 Feb 2018, 7-9 pm. Join the Grow Gainesville group for their monthly Third Monday Meeting where an interesting topic related to food production is discussed. Potluck, drawing for prizes, and a great social time with other growers. The event is always free. Working Food Community Center, 219 NW 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Faith Carr, 352-260-4458. Working Food - [workingfood][email][events]
Mon 19 Feb 2018, 8:10-9:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Tuesday 20 February 2018
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 4-5 pm. Speaker: Dr. Masaki Hyashi, Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecturer for 2018, Professor & Canada Research Chair in Physical Hydrology, Department of Geoscience, University of Calgary, Canada.
The UF Water Institute Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series invites high profile scholars to conduct a general Water Institute seminar at UF that will be of interest to a broad audience; meet with the Water Institute Faculty Advisory Committee to discuss strategic planning and partnering opportunities; and meet with interested Water Institute faculty and graduate students to discuss specific research/education issues. 3320 J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Water Institute - [waterinstitute][events]
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 7-9 pm. Celebrity's Soul Food, 201 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 20 Feb 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 21 February 2018
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 8:30-11:30 am. Discover the rich diversity of birds (and maybe some rarities!) at north-central Florida’s newest birding hotspot in a 2-3-hour walking tour. Birders of all levels welcome.
The bird walk takes place at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, which is located on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street, US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. Those interested will meet at the covered shelter by the parking lot.
Bird walks continue every Wednesday from September to May, at 8:30 am.
Birding Field Trips are led by volunteers from Alachua Audubon Society.
Walks are free, but park admission is $5 per car or $2 per person (bicyclists, pedestrians, buses)
For more information visit the Alachua Audubon Society. Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, 32608. Danny Rohan, 352-393-8437 or TDD 352-334-2069. Sweetwater Wetlands Park - [alachuaaudubon][email][events]
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 2-3 pm. Presentation will be conducted by Master Gardener Colin Burrows.
Learn to start a vegetable garden using the square foot gardening technique. Bed construction, soil preparation, vegetables that can be grown, and pest control will be covered.
There is no cost for the class. Space is Limited to 50 participants.
Please pre-register at least 3 days prior to class by calling 352-337-6209 (voice mail). UF IFAS Alachua County Extension, 2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. UF IFAS Alachua County Extension - [facebook][events]
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 2-3 pm. Presentation will be conducted by Master Gardener Colin Burrows.
Learn to start a vegetable garden using the square foot gardening technique. Bed construction, soil preparation, vegetables that can be grown, and pest control will be covered.
There is no cost for the class. Space is Limited to 50 participants.
Please pre-register at least 3 days prior to class by calling 352-337-6209 (voice mail). UF IFAS Alachua County Extension, 2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. 352-955-2402. UF IFAS Alachua County Extension - [facebook][events]
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 5 pm. Prepared by Fables Catering. Vegetarian and meat options. Drinks at 5 pm. Dinner at 6 pm. Call for reservations. The Family Garden, 1655 SE 23 Place, Gainesville. 352-777-5248. $150 Couple. The Family Garden - [thefamilygardencsa][events]
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Sean Nos. 7 pm Set Dancing. 8 pm Performance Class. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 21 Feb 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 22 February 2018
Thu 22 Feb 2018, 8 am-5 pm. The Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Workshop trains commercial landscape maintenance personnel to make correct pesticide applications to ornamentals and plant beds only. Attendance to the full day is required before sitting for the license’s exam. To apply for this exam, visit https://aesecomm.freshfromflorida.com. Click on pest control and then limited licenses. You can pay online and then you will be given a voucher number. Please bring the printed receipt and voucher number the day of the class.
Up to six (6) CEUs will be available in the following categories: 3 General Standard/Core (Chapters 482 and 487), 3 Ornamental & Turf, 3 Limited Lawn and Ornamental, 3 Limited Landscape Maintenance, 3 Commercial Lawn and Ornamental.
Individuals seeking recertification may attend the class for 4 hours if pre-registered on Eventbrite. Please pre-register by Monday, February 19. The registration fee is $30.00 per person (includes ... UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County 2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Tatiana Sanchez, Commercial Horticulture Agent, 352-955-2402. UF Frank - [more][email][events]
Thu 22 Feb 2018, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 22 Feb 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Salsa
7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
Cost:
$50 for 4 week series, or
$15 drop-in, or
$5 student
If financial considerations are keeping you for dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 22 Feb 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]