Good morning, Gainesville.

The City of Gainesville partnered with Cotton Club Museum to host its sixth annual Emancipation Proclamation celebration, featuring a community walk starting at Depot Park plus a public reading and educational panel to close out Juneteenth events.

The Matheson History Museum will host the premiere of 'Voices of Life: The Legacy of the Alachua County Crisis Center' on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Q&A with Joe Thigpen, Ariel Drescher (the current director) and filmmaker Collin Whitlock follows, marking the Crisis Center's 55+ years of service.

Greg Rothrock cheered his daughter Keagan during the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Saturday, May 23.

His lively chants — a known boost for the team — made him a local celebrity among fans.

Columbia won the FHSAA softball championship on May 23 by defeating Lake Wales 3-2 and extending a 16-game winning streak.

Freshman pitcher Ryleigh Stone led the Tigers to their second title (the team last won in 2013) with a standout performance.

Florida baseball lost 8–7 to Georgia in a SEC semifinal at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium after a rain delay sparked late Bulldog runs — the Gators will rest their arms this week before hosting the Gainesville Regional next weekend, with the field announced Monday at noon on ESPN2.

Gainesville Speed Dating for Singles in Their 20s and 30s

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tinker Restaurant — Ticket cost unknown — Connect with up to 12 local singles through engaging 6-minute dates.

Ole 60 Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets starting at $83 each — Enjoy a night of live music in Gainesville's vibrant venue.

UF Short Course in Horticulture

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Straughn IFAS Extension Center — Registration fees apply — Explore emerging environmental challenges and innovative horticultural solutions.

Easy Star All-Stars Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience reggae-driven performances that reimagine classic albums.

Black Uhuru Live in Concert

8-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Kids 12 & Under get in free — Experience reggae legends Black Uhuru and local favorites Macca Reggae Samba perform live under the stars.

Tech Coffee Social

9-10 a.m. — Resident Coffee — Free entry — Kick-start your day with stimulating conversations and connections among tech professionals.

FREE Live on the Lawn: The Savants with The Shambles

6-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing outdoor concert featuring classic rock favorites in Gainesville.

Gainesville Toddler Multi-Sport Program

9:00-10:50 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — $90 — Engaging multisport activities for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years during summer.

Bird and Byron Acoustic Performance

6-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check event page for pricing — Experience indie rock and soul with heartfelt songwriting from the Nashville-based duo Bird and Byron.

Eden Brent Live Blues Performance

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of piano-driven blues and storytelling from award-winning artist Eden Brent.