Featured Events in Gainesville in May 2025 (May Updated)

This class will cover honey extraction from honey bee hives and keeping a healthy hive. Live bees will be used. Participants should wear protective clothing (closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, or a beekeeping suit). The registration fee of $20.00 (plus $3.18 Eventbrite fee) includes materials and refreshments. Participants must register through Eventbrite by May 14th. A fee of $10.00 (plus $3.85 Eventbrite fee) will be applied for registrations after May 14th , or if paying at the door. This class is limited to 30 participants. There will be no refunds for the registration fee. Those would like to be added to the beekeeping ListServ for information about upcoming classes, send an email to alachua@ifas.ufl.edu, subject: please add to bee ListServ. For more information about this program, contact Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at tatiana.sanchez@ufl.edu or 352-955-2402. Information Source: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County | eventbrite

Georgia Bhangra Academy Spring Recital '25 Come join us for an electrifying evening filled with vibrant performances at the Georgia Bhangra Academy Spring Recital '25 ! Our talented dancers will showcase their skills and passion for Bhangra at 8910 Jot Em Down Rd . Get ready to experience the energy and excitement of traditional Punjabi dance like never before. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Information Source: eventbrite

The First Responder Gator First Responder course provides students an introduction to emergency medicine through a weekly lecture by a firefighter-paramedic and labs led by student TAs. Labs and lecture will be held in person. Completion of this course earns students a First Responder certification, a CPR for BLS providers certification, and a t-shirt. More info here: http://frgator.com/ Lectures will be in person on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm . You have an option for in person labs: either Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm or Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This Eventbrite ticket is for TUESDAY LAB from 6:00-8:00 pm. If you are looking for the Thursday labs from 6:00-8:00 pm, follow this link: THURSDAY TICKET For students purchasing the Tuesday Lab tickets, this course will begin Tuesday, May 13th through July 29th. Syllabus and instructions will be provided as we near our start date, and students will be added to a Canvas page after add-drop. TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER May 9th at 11:59 pm. This is non-negotiable. Information Source: First Responder Gator | eventbrite

Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast Wednesday | May 14 7:30 AM UF Hilton Conference Center Shula's Private Dining Room Join us for the May Eye Opener Breakfast: "In Pursuit of the Future-Ready Nurse." This engaging presentation will highlight the powerful impact of nursing on health and the vital role nurses play in shaping the future of health care, including AI. From its rich history to the evolving education and practices, nursing continues to be at the forefront of serving communities. Dr. Shakira Henderson, Dean of the UF College of Nursing and System Chief Nurse Executive at UF Health, will be the featured speaker, offering valuable insights on the future of the nursing profession. A dynamic panel of alumni, students and faculty will share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a future-ready nurse. Don’t miss this exciting conversation on the future of nursing and its vital service to the public! Information Source: Karen Thomas, UF Community Relations | eventbrite

STAR WARRIORS (Ages 4-7) Come join us for an epic adventure at our in-person event! Let your little ones unleash their inner Star Warriors at 8050 Crescent Park Dr. They will embark on a journey through galaxies far, far away, learn the fighting styles of the Jedi and Sith with their very own lightsabers , and train for a final battle to decide the fate of the universe...and then eat PIZZA! Don't miss out on this stellar experience for kids aged 4 to 7! Admission includes toy lightsaber . Information Source: Gainesville Martial Arts & Combatives | eventbrite

This years goal is to plant 1000 fruit trees across WNY Information Source: James Weiss and Apple Cove farm | eventbrite