Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
Good morning, Gainesville.
At Gainesville University Club, the monthly Mascuerade event spotlights drag kings during the regular Tuesday show.
The event was founded by performer Phylaxxis (a local lab safety worker) to boost representation and offer a unique space for creative drag in the community.
Gainesville High School celebrated 424 graduates (class of 2026) on Saturday, May 30 at Exactech Arena on the UF campus where family and friends cheered.
Graduates received their diplomas during the ceremony, marking a significant milestone.
Eastside High School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2026 yesterday at Exactech Arena in Gainesville (students and families marked the milestone with cheers).
Buchholz High School celebrated over 500 students who received their diplomas at Exactech Arena as family and friends gathered to honor the graduates today.
Fade Fest returned Saturday at North Central Florida Community Center offering free nutrition guidance, blood tests, body composition scans + flexibility assessments to help residents take control of their health.
CEO Cameron Hogan said Fade Fuel now partners with local Mel’s Kitchen to add savory options to monthly meal plans.
Florida baseball faced Miami in the Gainesville Regional winners bracket on Saturday, May 30 at 8 p.m. at Condron Family Ballpark + the ACC Network broadcast the game nationally after the teams met earlier in the season.
Florida baseball won its Gainesville Regional opener Friday, May 29 when Brendan Lawson hit a walk off home run to lift them to an 8-7 win over Rider.
The game featured six home runs in the final two innings as the Gators rallied to overcome a Rider surge.
Santa Fe High School’s softball team competed in its first national tournament since 2013, overcoming weather delays and extra-inning wins starting Tuesday until a 7-1 loss to Temple College Friday; the young team showed potential despite missing the NJCAA D1 title.
Florida baseball's game vs Miami in the Gainesville Regional was moved to 8 p.m. on May 30 after Miami's contest ended at 1:53 a.m. local time (which triggered a NCAA rule requiring a 12-hour delay), while the Rider vs Troy game started at 3 p.m.
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.
Juvenile Live at Heartwood Soundstage
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy hip-hop performance with classic hits and crowd favorites.
Celebrity Bingo Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Senior Recreation Center — Community support event — Enjoy an evening of celebrity bingo, games, prizes, and food while benefiting Gianna’s Place.
#iDoit4mycity Weekend: Services Event
3-7 p.m. — Pulp Arts — Free entry — Engage in a vibrant community experience with a mix of entertainment and education over the weekend.
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