Good morning, Gainesville.

The Gainesville Amateur Radio Society will host its Amateur Radio Summer Field Day on June 27 to 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waldo City Square in Waldo & invite all ages to explore live radio transmissions and learn emergency communication techniques.

Venus and Jupiter appear together tonight and Mercury will join the display between June 11-15.

Residents in Gainesville are advised to choose a dark spot with an open view to the west for a clear look at this rare celestial event (no telescope needed).

Gainesville Community Playhouse is currently showing the classic play Our Town, inviting audiences to enjoy its fresh take on community life.

The production runs this week.

On Monday, a 6.1 earthquake centered in Cuba sent tremors lasting up to 30 seconds across North Central Florida, with the epicenter located (104 km WNW of Mantua) according to USGS reports.

Social Security’s trust fund is projected to deplete by 2032, which could cut Floridians’ monthly benefits by about $500 and affect nearly 4.6 million+ residents.

Lawmakers must act to avert a 24% reduction in benefits.

City and county leaders received an update on plans that could relocate the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to Gainesville Raceway (pending further review).

The decision will be finalized in upcoming meetings.

Gainesville opened eight new pickleball courts at Tom Petty Park earlier this year as part of a $2.6 million park renovation project — the courts are now available for public play.

Gainesville area high schools had an eventful 2025-26 sports season as Hawthorne football won its third state title in four years — a poll is open until Friday, June 12 at 12 p.m. for residents to vote for the best moment.

Florida women's tennis started the season by clinching five consecutive doubles points but then struggled during conference play until a mid-season rebound boosted overall wins.

The Gators (local favorites) will build new doubles pairings this summer to strengthen teamwork in upcoming matches.

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.

WUFT’s Fanfares & Fireworks

6-10 p.m. — UF Bandshell at Flavet Field — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day Eve with live music, food trucks, and a dazzling fireworks finale.

AVELLO Concert

9:00 p.m. — Vivid Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying night with AVELLO in Gainesville.