List of Things To Do in Gainesville, FL 4/12/24

Zodie Green

Hey there! I'm Zodie. I work with residents, new residents and visitors in and around Gainesville, FL who want to get weekly information about theatre events, comedy shows, sporting events, restaurants’ happy hour and other fun events in our beautiful city of Gainesville. I've been a Realtor for 17 years and I've served very many families to date. The best praise I've ever received from a client was: "well informed, knowledgeable and ethical". Helping people to achieve their desires in a home, makes me so proud and drives everything I do! If you're looking for a Realtor who is energetic and knows the community well, I'd love to work with you, too! I've furthered my education by obtaining a Broker’s License, Graduate Realtor Institute-GRI and At Home with Diversity-AHWD credentials to serve you well. When I'm not helping people buy, sell or invest in Real Estate, I can be found lounging on the beach, serving in my community or spending time with family exploring new recipes. Want to learn more about how we can work together? Message me anytime! Thanks for reading my story! Contact me any time with your real estate questions at (352) 359-3767. See you around town! If you're looking for a Realtor who is energetic and knows the community well, I'd love to work with you, too!

Gainesville Area List of Things Do

Again, the list of things to do in this weekend is looking quite promising for the Gainesville area as it is packed with fun things to do. Friday has so much to do, unlike previous weeks when I was challenged to compile a list for that day. Here are a few of the events, Baseball – Gators vs South Carolina, Tioga Movie Night, Spring Band Jam and Gators Track & Field Tom Jones Memorial Invitational. There are a couple Festivals, a Spring, Arts Festival at Santa Fe and the other is a Food Truck Fest in Starke. There is also a Florida Gators Game Orange & Blue, a Flea Market in Waldo Car Show and Swap Meet, Gainesville Roller Derby: Swamp City Sirens vs Millhopper Devils, Vegan Street Party and Golf Wars are just a few of the 18 events on Saturday. On Sunday the list isn’t that long there is The Cash Box Kings w/ Dr. Jules’ Cool Blues, Gainesville Car & Coffee, Pickles in Paradise, Pickling Bingo & Brunch and Yappy Hour. What event are you interested in?

Full List

Now, here’s what’s going on this weekend…

FRIDAY APRIL 12^th, 2024

Ally Venable w/ Hannah Harber by Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville

FloMotion Fitness 10 Yr Anniversary by FloMotion Fitness, Alachua

Free Fridays – Gainesville Retro Society by Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville

Gators Baseball vs South Carolina by Florida Gators Baseball, Gainesville

Servants of Soul / LowDown Brass Band / Sooza by Glory Days Presents, Gainesville

Tioga Movie Night: Space Jam by Tioga Town Center, Newberry

Spring Band Jam by Circle Square Commons, Ocala

Tom Jones Memorial Invitational by Florida Gators Track & Field, Gainesville

SATURDAY APRIL 13^th, 2024

52^nd Annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival by SF Spring Arts Festival, Gainesville

2^nd Annual Firefly Encounter by O’Leno State Park, High Springs

2024 Orange & Blue Game by Florida Gators Football, Gainesville

Waldo Flea Market CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET by Waldo Farmer’s & Flea Market, Waldo

Gainesville Roller Derby: Swamp City Sirens vs Millhopper Devils by Gainesville Roller Rebels, Gainesville

Spring into Spring Food Truck Fest by Funtastic Fire Brigade-Entertainment, Starke

Requiem: A Choral Tribute to D-Day by Gainesville Master Chorale, Gainesville

Splash into Spring by Gainesville Gaviastas Synchronized/Artistic Swimming team, Gainesville

Road To Camp Space – Gainesville Edition! U4ikbeats, Gainesville

Crosswinds Band Plays The Great Outdoors Patio by Crosswinds Band, High Springs

Blueberry U-Pick by Amber Brooke Farms, Williston

Vegan Street Party by First Magnitude Brewing Company, Gainesville

Bit Brigade performs “The Legend of Zelda” + “Castlevania” by High Dive, Gainesville

Golf Wars by Golf War, Loosey’s Downtown, Gainesville

Swamp Berry Jam: NCF Poetry Slam by E Stanley Richardson, Gainesville

SUNDAY APRIL 14^th, 2024

NCFBS Presents: The Cash Box Kings w/ Dr. Jules’ Cool Blues by Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville

Free Event! Gainesville Cars & Coffee by Butler Plaza, Gainesville

Pickles in Paradise-Pickling Bingo & Brunch by Hammer & Stain, Williston

Yappy Hour by Shakespeare Animal Fund, Alachua

This Week’s Mortgage Rate

The rate has increased by .06% this week. Freddie Mac’s report emphasizes a remarkable stabilization, with inflation holding steady at a mere a 3.3% in comparison to June of 2022 when it was recorded at 9%. Surprisingly, despite worries about a recession for the past year, the market seems to be holding its own, which is good news for investors and homeowners alike. The unproven outcome to date, from earlier recession forecasts unveils the resilience of the market, defying expectations and suggesting a more optimistic trajectory ahead.

FL Trivia Game

What attraction is the newest in the Orlando area as of May, 2001?

The Answer

This attraction is registered as a non-profit organization in the state of FL. Owned by the Trinity Broadcasting Network-TBN, the Holy Land Experience-HLE is a non-denominational Christian Museum, replicating the old Jerusalem. HLE hosts church services, Bible Study and live cooking demonstrations weekly. My daughter when she was eight enjoyed the children’s park that entertains through exhibits, wilderness rock climbing, theater and craft center. She even participated in the theater and won the prize. I will be looking for that video recording because it was an awesome experience, even walking into the tomb of Jesus was nostalgic. If you haven’t been there, I encourage you to visit.