Whats Good Events Guide October 17-20 Gainesville and Alachua

Plan your weekend with the official events guide from Visit Gainesville, Alachua County October 17-20, 2019

Tom Petty Weekend Thursday, October 17 – Saturday, October 19 | Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, 32601 The three-day celebration of the music and life of Tom Petty includes performances by over 30 bands on indoor and outdoor stages. B-Side Vintage will have memorabilia on display including Tom’s first good amp – a ’66 Fender Bassman, a ’52 Les Paul and amp used by Danny Roberts on the original Mudcrutch demo and childhood items from Keith Harben. Food trucks will be on site with beer and wine available for purchase. Find festival details and get tickets online at TomPettyWeekend.com.

Tom Petty Birthday Bash Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20 | Depot Park 874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, Florida 32601 The free music festival celebrates the life and legacy of Tom Petty over 3 days. A happy birthday sing-a-long will take place Sunday at 8 p.m. Tom Petty memorabilia will be on display before they head to the Matheson History Museum. Food trucks will be on site with beer and wine available for purchase throughout Depot Park. Get the lineup, festival details and upgrade your experience online at TomPettyBirthdayBash.com.

Tom Petty Symposium Thursday, October 17, 11 a.m. | Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 The Matheson History Museum kicks off Tom Petty’s Birthday Weekend by hosting five authors and musicians sharing a connection with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. The panel will share stories and discuss the importance and impact of Tom Petty’s music. Free registration is required on Eventbrite.com.

Folk Music with Tom Petty Songs from Good Morning Bedlam at Blackadder Brewing Company Friday, October 18, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

“Mary Jane” Drink Special and Music at Live @Aloft with Thomas Anthony at Aloft Hotel Friday, October 18, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Four Themed Beer Releases and Live Music at Tom Petty: A Celebration at First Magnitude Brewing Company Saturday, October 19, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Stroll, Shop and Enjoy Live Music at Third Thursday on Main Street Alachua Thursday, October 17, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Main Street Alachua Ease into a weekend state of mind. Each month Main Street Alachua comes alive with the sound of music, unique dining at local restaurants, specialty shopping, an art sale, the Alachua Farmer’s Market. This week enjoy live music by TJ Brown Band.

Plan your weekend with the official events guide from Visit Gainesville, Alachua County October 17-20, 2019

Enjoy Fall Festival Fun for All Ages at City of Waldo Fall Festival Friday, October 18, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave., Waldo, FL 32694 The Fall Festival returns to Waldo with games and prizes, face painting, bounce house, food and live music. Admission is free.

Enjoy Ice Cream, Pastries and More at Pop-up Fall Pumpkin Tasting Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Forage Hall at Working Food 219 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 Enjoy tastings of pumpkin infused coffee drinks, pumpkin filled pastries and baked goods, savory pumpkin items, and more!

Experience Opening Weekend of the Musical Pippin on Stage Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 27 | Constans Theatre 1800 McCarty Dr., Gainesville, FL 32603 Prince Pippin, the young son of the medieval French ruler Charlemange, is encouraged by a flashy troupe of dancers to try his hand at war, love, and other joys before settling down. The story explores the struggles of Pippin against his father, a tyrannical king.

Dance to the Music of Savants of Soul in Downtown Gainesville Friday, October 18, 8 p.m – 10 p.m. | Bo Diddley Plaza Downtown Gainesville The Savants of Soul are a nine-piece Motown soul band built on a foundation of blues, soul, jazz, rock ’n’ roll, punk and ska. They have taken southern deep soul and seasoned it with Motown, added some punk energy, jazz and modern R&B to end up with a sound that reveres its traditions. This show is part of the Free Fridays Concert Series, the region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series under the stars.

Cross Creek comes to life at a production of “Cross Roads: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Norton S. Baskin in Unguarded Moments” Friday, October 18, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 4225 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605 This play provides a window into the private life of the acclaimed author of The Yearling and Cross Creek. Letters written between Marjorie and her second husband Norton S. Baskin provide the foundation of the performance.

Refresh Yourself with Craft Beer at the Springs at Ginnie Brew Fest Saturday, October 19, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Ginnie Springs 7300 Ginnie Springs Rd., High Springs, FL 32643 Enjoy samples of craft beer, cider and mead at the inaugural Ginnie Brew Fest. Live music and food trucks provide a festival atmosphere in the incredibly picturesque location of Ginnie Springs.

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