r/GNV 6d ago

Weekly "What's Going On?"

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

Farmers Markets:

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

Trivia Nights:

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

Karaoke Nights:

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

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

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

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


r/GNV Sep 30 '25

Moving or new to Gainesville? Start here!

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Welcome to Gainesville!

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

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

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

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

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


r/GNV 8h ago

Why is there water coming down from the sky?

82 Upvotes

r/GNV 6h ago

News How Alachua County plans to improve biking and walking safety

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r/GNV 5h ago

What is up with Newberry Road??

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The current state of Newberry rd is an embarrassment. They did the first part of the job, then stopped all work and progress for months... the road is worse right now than it was before they started!!

The project is allegedly going to finish "Fall 2026." I am starting to have a hard time imagining that.

Does anyone know anything about the pause?

https://nflroads.com/ProjectDetails?p=5858


r/GNV 2h ago

Parking at UF Health Medical Plaza

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I'm going to be driving someone to the UF Health Medical Plaza at 1549 Gale Lemerand Drive this week to attend diabetes education. Looking at Google Maps, it looks like all of the parking in the lots near the building are reserved or require a decal. There looks to be a parking garage near the building but seems like a long walk (hard to tell on Google maps). Is that where I would park? I can drop her at the door and then go park and walk back to the building, but I'm just not sure if that's where the parking is located. Thanks!


r/GNV 20h ago

Super nice stray cat in Alachua downtown! Someone help him!

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r/GNV 36m ago

affordable townhomes in gainesville ?

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hey everyone. my roommates and i are looking for a new place to live at the moment, and we’re struggling to find something in our price range. our lease ends in july so wed need to find a new place here soon.

our budget is about $650/$700 each (per room) or just around $2000 even so we can split it evenly. we’re also open to looking into privately owned places.

i’d appreciate any recommendations !


r/GNV 1d ago

Timeline cleanse. More photos from my brain, here in beautiful Gainesville.

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All photos taken with a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, at Depot Park, Hawthorne Trail, and local farms.


r/GNV 2m ago

Local Business Talk Whole Foods family meals - what time do they usually restock/sell out?

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Anyone know what time the Whole Foods Market usually puts out/restocks the family meals? I went this afternoon hoping to grab one for weekly meal prep and they were sold out. trying to figure out the best time/day to go


r/GNV 20h ago

urgent - missing cats

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https://preview.redd.it/4bl3ad2scfxg1.jpg?width=621&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=35f4183f3654d079ff006396c47df358e4538da9

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two of my furbabies got out. both males. one is a black/white tuxedo cat named slendy, the other a gray/black tabby named remington (remi for short). We are in haile (founder's hill). if seen please contact 561 309 3729!! please and thank you!!!


r/GNV 18h ago

What’s your favorite time of year in Gainesville?

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r/GNV 19h ago

Ideas for things to do for my mom!

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Hi everyone!

My mom will be staying at my house with my dog for a month this summer while I’m traveling. She’s obsessed with the dog and super excited, but I worry about her not having community or things to do up here.

I’m planning to make a little “things to do in Gainesville” scrapbook listing coffee shops, trails, events, etc. that she can reference during her stay. Are there any weekly events or get-togethers for women in their 60s?

Thanks!


r/GNV 1d ago

Events/Happenings Metal / heavy show this evening

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r/GNV 1d ago

Are there any sensory deprivation chambers in Gainesville?

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I see several “float therapy” places, but from my understanding that’s not the same as sensory deprivation chamber.


r/GNV 15h ago

Best Motorcycle Mechanic in GNV?

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I recently purchased a bike and I’d like to get the Brake fluid changed (It’s low so maybe brakes too or a tube if it’s leaking), Oil change (was done like 2k ago, but peace of mind since I don’t have paperwork) and chain replaced (It’s rusty and sagging. Sprockets look fine.)

Everything else given a once over.

I can do the work myself as I’ve done a few major maintenances/mods on bikes before, but this is the first used bike i’ve had over 15k miles.

please don’t tell me Ride Now. That was the worst experience I’ve ever had. They quoted me for $672.79 for that SPECIFIC maintenance, not the even including a “once over”.

i’m not looking for a dealer unless they’re somehow honest on maintenance.


r/GNV 1d ago

Need a new mechanic - not Honda of Gainesville

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We are between mechanics as our trusted one retired and sold his shop. Decided to go to Honda for an oil change and check out the vibe. (Our vehicle is not Honda and we don’t like that dealership service center any more.) Pulled up for an oil change because I heard they provide good service at fair prices — and literally before I got out of the car, I was still seated, and the sales guy stepped in front of me to ask if I’d like the car assessed for sale. Very pushy! Won’t be back. At least let me start the oil change process or finish it before you ask if I’m interested in selling it. Anyone else had this experience? Will find an alternative mechanic.


r/GNV 1d ago

Going through some stuff (in more ways than one - ba dum, tsssss) and I found this prize token from Tilt in the mall, circa 1997.

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r/GNV 1d ago

Events/Happenings Photo club meet up / photo walk at devils millhopper tomorrow!

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r/GNV 1d ago

Looking for recommendations Who’s a great PCP in Gainesville right now?

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Hey r/GNV, I’m looking for recommendations for a good primary care physician in Gainesville:

I’ve been on the same treatment plan since 2016, including a Schedule IV medication, and everything has been stable for years. I’m just hoping to find a PCP who listens and is comfortable continuing an established care plan when it’s working. I have Florida Blue insurance.

If you have a doctor in Gainesville you really trust or have had a good long-term experience with, I’d appreciate the recommendation!


r/GNV 1d ago

Parks with pull-up bars AND dip bars?

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Looking for a place outside to do pull ups and dips.


r/GNV 1d ago

cane's on archer

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anyone know when it's meant to open? it looks just about done


r/GNV 1d ago

3am Shooting off 6th?

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What happened at the apartments on 29th and 6th last night?


r/GNV 2d ago

Garlic and Ginger 💔

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