Inspired by Nature: The Works of James R. Darnell – The Art Council & Elachee Nature Science Center
The Inspired by Nature: The Works of James R. Darnell is jointly presented by the Elachee Nature Science Center and the Smithgall Arts Center!
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Pet Food Drive – City of Gainesville
In recognition of Georgia Cities Week April 21-27, the City of Gainesville, Georgia is hosting a pet food drive April 1-26 benefitting cats and dogs belonging to beloved Meals on Wheels clients!
5 events,
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Step into a world of tranquility and mindfulness as we come together for "Wellness Wednesday" – an empowering yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research!
$8 – $80
Line Dance Lessons for Beginners – Big Daddy’s Honkytonk
Line Dance Lessons for Beginners – Big Daddy’s Honkytonk
Beginner line dancing at Big Daddy's Honkytonk!
4 events,
Jenny Bishop Heaton: Lavish Delights Solo Exhibition – Brenau University Galleries
Heaton's solo exhibition, Lavish Delights, will feature a wide range of works consisting of altered silkscreened prints, paintings, drawings, and digital works on paper!
5 events,
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Live Music: All My Rowdy Friends, Hank Williams Jr. Tribute – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: All My Rowdy Friends, Hank Williams Jr. Tribute – Boot Barn Hall
The Nation’s One and Only Ultimate Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Show! – “ALL MY ROWDY FRIENDS”!
10 events,
Spring Break Bash – Southern Sports Promotions
Southern Sports is bringing a full slate of baseball tournaments to Gainesville in 2024.
Head to Lanier Point Park to enjoy Spring Break Bash!
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Spring Peeping Guided Hike – Elachee Nature Science Center
Spring Peeping Guided Hike – Elachee Nature Science Center
Join an Elachee naturalist on this guided hike through the Lake Loop in Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve!
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Wildlife Cruise on Lake Lanier – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Wildlife Cruise on Lake Lanier – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper aboard their Lake Lanier Floating Classroom!
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Live Music: Engine 209 – Remedy Distillery
Live Music: Engine 209 – Remedy Distillery
Welcome Engine 209 to Remedy Distillery in Gainesville, GA!
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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Join the Quinlan Visual Arts Center on the second Tuesday of every month for Ekphrasis for the Masses!
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Forum Lecture Series: A Hound Dog Tale with Dr. Ben Wynne- NEGA History Center
Forum Lecture Series: A Hound Dog Tale with Dr. Ben Wynne- NEGA History Center
On Tuesday, April 9th at 7 PM, Dr. Ben Wynne will present his latest work, A Hound Dog Tale: Big Mama, Elvis, and the Song That Changed Everything, during the Northeast Georgia History Center's next Forum Lecture!
5 events,
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Step into a world of tranquility and mindfulness as we come together for "Wellness Wednesday" – an empowering yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research!
$8 – $80
6 events,
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Live Music: Drake Milligan – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Drake Milligan – Boot Barn Hall
Join Boot Barn Hall on April 11 for a performance from rising star Drake Milligan!
FIN: Senior Thesis & Guest Artist Concert – Brenau Dance
FIN: Senior Thesis & Guest Artist Concert – Brenau Dance
Come and bring the family to enjoy an enjoy evening and afternoon of contemporary modern, ballet, and more!
6 events,
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” – Gainesville Theatre Alliance
Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience!
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Live Music: Dueling Pianos – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Dueling Pianos – Boot Barn Hall
Dueling Pianos is a high-energy musical performance featuring skilled pianists who take song requests from the audience and compete to play the best rendition!
12 events,
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United We Run: 5K Run & Walk – United Way of Hall Co.
United We Run: 5K Run & Walk – United Way of Hall Co.
UNITED WE RUN for those struggling to make ends meet in Hall County!
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Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center
Guided wildflower hike along the Ed Dodd trail with an Elachee Naturalist available at 10:30a and 1p!
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Rock in the Spring from Sisu of Georgia – The Arts Council
Rock in the Spring from Sisu of Georgia – The Arts Council
Concert for the kids! At the arts council, join us […]
5 events,
6 events,
Earth Craft Week – INK
Make a blue and green craft this week at INK to represent our wonderful Earth!
Earth Week: Stream Cleanup & Park Beautification – GVL Water Resources
Gather your co-workers, school groups, civic groups, or neighbors and join us during Earth Week as we clean up and beautify our beloved parks!
7 events,
Bugs, Birds, and Flowers Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Bugs, Birds, and Flowers Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Let’s explore these SPRING subjects with line drawing, painting and porcelain clay!
8 events,
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Family Fun: Celebrating Earth – Elachee Nature Science Center
Family Fun: Celebrating Earth – Elachee Nature Science Center
Join Elachee Nature Science Center in a celebration of Earth!
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Step into a world of tranquility and mindfulness as we come together for "Wellness Wednesday" – an empowering yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research!
$8 – $80
8 events,
Spring Exhibition: Opening Reception – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Spring Exhibition: Opening Reception – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Open to the public with wine and hors d’oeuvres!
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Live Music: Kid Kentucky, Kid Rock Tribute – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Kid Kentucky, Kid Rock Tribute – Boot Barn Hall
Kid Kentucky and the American Badass Band is the nation’s top Kid Rock tribute band, astounding Kid Rock fans nationwide!
9 events,
Evenings of Intimate Jazz: The Roman Street Quartet – The Arts Council
Join the Arts Council for their Evenings of Intimate Jazz live music series!
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Relay For Life of Hall County: Block Party – Downtown Gainesville Square
Relay For Life of Hall County: Block Party – Downtown Gainesville Square
Join Relay for Life of Hall County for a night of celebration for Cancer Survivors, Fighters, and Caretakers!
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Live Music: Sara Evans – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Sara Evans – Boot Barn Hall
Enjoy live music from singer songwriter Sarah Evans at Boot Barn Hall!
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Housing Festival – Gainesville/Hall Co. GICH Team
Housing Festival – Gainesville/Hall Co. GICH Team
Come enjoy free food, kids’ games and prizes as organizers share housing assistance opportunities and promote workforce development opportunities!
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Touch-A-Truck – GVL Parks and Recreation
Touch-A-Truck – GVL Parks and Recreation
Get up-close and personal with some of your little ones' favorite large vehicles at Gainesville Parks and Recreation's Touch-A-Truck event!
Art As Therapy – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Art As Therapy – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
A class on design and doodling that can offer relaxation and mindfulness with the Quinlan Visual Arts Center!
4 events,
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Coffee with the Chiefs – City of Gainesville
Coffee with the Chiefs – City of Gainesville
Join the City of Gainesville in celebrating Georgia Cities Week by attending its inaugural “Coffee with the Chiefs” event at Historic Gainesville City Hall!
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Open House! – Historic Gainesville City Hall
Open House! – Historic Gainesville City Hall
Join the City of Gainesville in celebrating Georgia Cities Week April 21-27 by attending an open house at the newly renovated Historic Gainesville City Hall!
Bugs, Birds, and Flowers Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Bugs, Birds, and Flowers Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Let’s explore these SPRING subjects with line drawing, painting and porcelain clay!
6 events,
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LifeSouth Blood Drive – City of Gainesville
LifeSouth Blood Drive – City of Gainesville
Join the City of Gainesville in celebrating Georgia Cities Week by participating in a community blood drive!
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Step into a world of tranquility and mindfulness as we come together for "Wellness Wednesday" – an empowering yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research!
$8 – $80
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Live Music: Yacht Rock Schooner – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Yacht Rock Schooner – Boot Barn Hall
The Yacht Rock Schooner throws the smoothest dance party on the high seas, taking you and your guests on a journey to good-times!
6 events,
FREE ART FRIDAY: Art Drop – Brenau University
THAT'S RIGHT!! FIND FREE ART YOU CAN KEEP- ALL OVER DOWNTOWN GAINESVILLE and throughout the walkways of BRENAU UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES!
Free
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Spring Concert: North GA Chamber Symphony – The Arts Council
Spring Concert: North GA Chamber Symphony – The Arts Council
Please mark your calendars for a wonderful symphony experience!
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Live Music: Sam Bush – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Sam Bush – Boot Barn Hall
GRAMMY Award-winning multi-instrumentalist & King of Newgrass, Sam Bush is coming to Boot Barn Hall!
7 events,
Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge – LCKC
Join Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club at their annual Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge!
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2024 Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk – Elachee Nature Science Center
2024 Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk – Elachee Nature Science Center
Lace up for Elachee’s 14th Annual Trillium Trek, presented by Northside Hospital, joined by race sponsors Jackson EMC and Mincey Marble Manufacturing!
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Customer Appreciation Day – Dress Up GVL
Customer Appreciation Day – Dress Up GVL
Customer Appreciation Day is BACK at all 17 Dress Up locations!
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Live Music: Skynfolks, Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience – Boot Barn Hall
Live Music: Skynfolks, Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience – Boot Barn Hall
Experience the Southern rock magic of SkynFolks - a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd at Boot Barn Hall!
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Skate the City – GVL Parks and Recreation
Skate the City – GVL Parks and Recreation
Bring your skate boards, roller skates, roller blades, bikes, scooters, strollers… if it rolls without a motor, roll on down for some fun!
2 events,
Space Craft Week – INK
Make a fun space craft this week representing the stars, planets and more this week at INK!
3 events,
Bugs, Birds, and Flowers Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Bugs, Birds, and Flowers Workshop – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Let’s explore these SPRING subjects with line drawing, painting and porcelain clay!
5 events,
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Family Frolics: Animal Experience – Elachee Nature Science Center
Family Frolics: Animal Experience – Elachee Nature Science Center
Learn about some of our live animal ambassadors, with a chance for a hands on interaction!
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Wellness Wednesdays at The Arts Council – Knox Martin Foundation
Step into a world of tranquility and mindfulness as we come together for "Wellness Wednesday" – an empowering yoga class dedicated to raising funds for brain cancer research!
$8 – $80
Line Dance Lessons for Beginners – Big Daddy’s Honkytonk
Line Dance Lessons for Beginners – Big Daddy’s Honkytonk
Beginner line dancing at Big Daddy's Honkytonk!
7 events,
Discovery Saturdays – Elachee Nature Science Center
Discovery Saturdays – Elachee Nature Science Center
Visit the Discovery Room for special crafts and activities relating to our reptile and amphibian pals!
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Spring Exhibition: Artist Talk – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Spring Exhibition: Artist Talk – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Join the Quinlan Visual Arts Center for their Spring Exhibition Artist Talk!
Live Music: Wasting Away… with A1A, Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band – The Arts Council
Live Music: Wasting Away… with A1A, Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band – The Arts Council
The Arts Council presents its 2024 Annual Fundraiser, a trip to a place where the sun shines, the waves lap the shore and a margarita is always at hand!