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X-WR-CALNAME:Gainesville · music · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chandler + Big Win + 386 Music + Tuffluckkid + D Swoll DTSTART:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T013523Z UID:gainesvilleshows-874a51f62b@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Source: GainesvilleShows.com — https://www.gainesvilleshows. com/event/2026-09-18-signal-night-club-chandler LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013523Z LOCATION:Signal Night Club\, 7 Southwest 1st Street 32601 URL:https://www.gainesvilleshows.com/event/2026-09-18-signal-night-club-ch andler?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tommy Stinson DTSTART:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T000751Z UID:gainesvilleshows-1a85ed1a88@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Source: GainesvilleShows.com — https://www.gainesvilleshows. com/event/2026-09-18-heartwood-soundstage-tommy-stinson LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T000751Z LOCATION:Heartwood Soundstage\, 619 South Main Street 32601 URL:https://www.gainesvilleshows.com/event/2026-09-18-heartwood-soundstage -tommy-stinson?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesv ille-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pirate themed Contra Dance featuring calling by JoLaine and live m usic by Contra Fusion. DTSTART:20260918T110000Z DTEND:20260919T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260916T010253Z UID:109288-1789714800-1789767900@alachuachronicle.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:Contra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simpl y walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks th e dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can wal k\, you can contra dance! \nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult. \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.\n• This is a friendl y welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\n• Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\n• Wear comfortable\, casual att ire and soft-soled non-marking shoes. \nVISIT https://godsdance.org/event /talk-dance-like-a-pirate-with-jolaine-contraforce/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T010253Z LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/pirate-themed-contra-dance-featurin g-calling-by-jolaine-and-live-music-by-contra-fusion/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Alachua Chronicle X-SOURCE-URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/artspeaksgnv-presents-poetica-am erica-250-throughout-april END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fabiola Méndez DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T182744Z UID:10042131-1789722000-1789768800@calendar.hr.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:With the cuatro (Puerto Rico’s national instrument) as her g uide\, Fabiola Méndez blends folk\, jazz\, and Afro-Caribbean influences into a sound rooted in tradition yet refreshingly original. Inspired by th e rich musical heritage of her Puerto Rican homeland\, she fills the room with warmth\, rhythm\, and an irresistible sense of joy. This virtuoso cua trista has graced stages from the Met to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert\, both solo and with Bad Bunny\, and her music has been featured on Disney+ and PBS Kids. Seeing her live is less like attending a performance and more li ke being welcomed into a celebration. \nUpStage is an intimate\, cabaret- style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating incl udes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar\; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T182744Z LOCATION:UpStage at the Phillips Center\, 3201 Hull Rd.\, Gainesville\, FL \, 32607\, United States URL:https://calendar.hr.ufl.edu/event/fabiola-mendez/2026-09-18/1/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:HR Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.hr.ufl.edu/event/danscompany-of-gainesville- presents-cinderella/2025-12-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest with the Varsity Tuba Quartet DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002842Z UID:10038628-1789747200-1789772400@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:festival,music DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Oktoberfest at Swamp Head Brewery with German-style beer\, live music from Varsity Tuba Quartet and food from Stubbies Sausage s and EIM Thai. Guests ages 21 and older are invited to test their skills in a sausage toss\, stein-holding competition and Oktoberfest-themed music al chairs for chances to win prizes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002842Z LOCATION:Swamp Head Brewery\, 3650 SW 42nd Ave.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608 \, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/swamp-head-brewery-oktoberfest/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salsa Music by Orchestra Fuego – The Levitt Amp Alachua Concert Series DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183032Z UID:10028135-1789754400-1789765200@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:Dance along to the high-energy sounds of Orchestra Fuego durin g the Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series. The award-winning Florida ensemble blends classic New York salsa and mambo with Afro-Cuban influences and con temporary arrangements\, earning an international following with performan ces across the U.S. and abroad. Their latest music puts a fresh spin on fa miliar favorites\, including a salsa rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rai n.” Bring a chair and enjoy free live music\, food vendors and an evenin g of Latin rhythms in downtown Alachua. Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesv ille\, Alachua County. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183032Z LOCATION:Skinner Park\, 15100 NW 142 Terrace\, Alachua\, FL\, 32615\, Unit ed States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/free-live-music-alachua-orchest ra-fuego-concert/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gain esville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alternative Rock and Punk with Tommy Stinson DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T183352Z UID:10042205-1789756200-1789767000@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an intimate\, laid back performance by influential music ian Tommy Stinson. Best known as a longtime member of The Replacements\, S tinson later played bass with Guns N’ Roses and has built a career spann ing decades of American rock. The matinee show offers fans an up-close per formance\, with front- and back-row VIP seating upgrades available at chec kout. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183352Z LOCATION:Heartwood Soundstage\, 619 Main St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/alternative-rock-and-punk-with- tommy-stinson/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesv ille-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Concert: Elio Piedra DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T013523Z UID:tiogatowncenter-3753474983@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center! Gra b your dancing shoes\, and come enjoy the music under the stars on Friday\ , September 18th from 7-10 pm. This is a free outdoor concert\, open to th e public. Elio is a Musician\, Drummer\, Entertainer\, Singer\, Arranger\, Composer\, and voting member at LARAS & NARAS Academy at Professional Mus ician\, and always promises a night of dancing and fun! Come early to brow se our shops and businesses\, grab a drink\, and enjoy dinner at one of ou r amazing restaurants\, or grab your food to-go and enjoy during the show! See you there!\n\nSource: Tioga Town Center — https://www.tiogatowncent er.com/event/concert-elio-piedra-tu-fiesta-2026sep/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013523Z URL:https://www.tiogatowncenter.com/event/concert-elio-piedra-tu-fiesta-20 26sep/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Fridays Concert Series with Latina Women’s League Showcase DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180454Z UID:visitgainesville-ffc8792d65@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of music and culture during the Latina Women ’s League Showcase as part of the Free Fridays Concert Series. The showc ase highlights Gainesville’s Latino and Hispanic community through live performances presented by the Latina Women’s League\, a local organizati on dedicated to promoting culture\, education and community connections. B ring a chair or blanket and enjoy this free outdoor concert under the star s as the series brings music and community together in downtown Gainesvill e.\n\nSource: Visit Gainesville — https://www.visitgainesville.com/event /free-fridays-concert-series-with-latina-womens-league-showcase/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180454Z LOCATION:Bo Diddley Plaza\, 111 E University Ave.\, Gainesville URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/free-fridays-concert-series-wit h-latina-womens-league-showcase/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ordinary Boys + New Dawn Fades DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T013523Z UID:gainesvilleshows-bc732a7339@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Ordinary Boys: tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey New Dawn Fade s: tribute to Joy Division + New Order\n\nSource: GainesvilleShows.com — https://www.gainesvilleshows.com/event/2026-09-18-the-wooly-ordinary-boys LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013523Z LOCATION:The Wooly\, 20 North Main Street 32601 URL:https://www.gainesvilleshows.com/event/2026-09-18-the-wooly-ordinary-b oys?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fabiola Méndez DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002446Z UID:10042133-1789758000-1789761600@calendar.hr.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:With the cuatro (Puerto Rico’s national instrument) as her g uide\, Fabiola Méndez blends folk\, jazz\, and Afro-Caribbean influences into a sound rooted in tradition yet refreshingly original. Inspired by th e rich musical heritage of her Puerto Rican homeland\, she fills the room with warmth\, rhythm\, and an irresistible sense of joy. This virtuoso cua trista has graced stages from the Met to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert\, both solo and with Bad Bunny\, and her music has been featured on Disney+ and PBS Kids. Seeing her live is less like attending a performance and more li ke being welcomed into a celebration. \nUpStage is an intimate\, cabaret- style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating incl udes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar\; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002446Z LOCATION:UpStage at the Phillips Center\, 3201 Hull Rd.\, Gainesville\, FL \, 32607\, United States URL:https://calendar.hr.ufl.edu/event/fabiola-mendez/2026-09-18/2/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:HR Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.hr.ufl.edu/event/danscompany-of-gainesville- presents-cinderella/2025-12-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Choral Music: A Walk Through Salvation History DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002527Z UID:10037855-1789758000-1789761600@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of sacred choral music during “A Walk Through Salvation History.” Directed by David Schnoor\, Director of Musi c at St. Augustine Catholic Church\, the performance features a 30-person choir from across North Central Florida presenting sacred chant\, polyphon y and traditional hymns spanning five centuries. The program includes work s by Byrd\, Saint-Saëns\, Palestrina\, Barber\, Tchaikovsky\, Villette\, as well as traditional spirituals and African hymns. Admission is free\, a nd a freewill donation will be accepted to support the performers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002527Z URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/sacred-choral-music-a-walk-thro ugh-salvation-history/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Fridays Concert Series with Latina Women's League Showcase DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183032Z UID:10028121-1789758000-1789765200@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of music and culture during the Latina Women ’s League Showcase as part of the Free Fridays Concert Series. The showc ase highlights Gainesville’s Latino and Hispanic community through live performances presented by the Latina Women’s League\, a local organizati on dedicated to promoting culture\, education and community connections. B ring a chair or blanket and enjoy this free outdoor concert under the star s as the series brings music and community together in downtown Gainesvill e. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183032Z LOCATION:Bo Diddley Plaza\, 111 E University Ave.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 326 01\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/free-fridays-concert-series-wit h-latina-womens-league-showcase/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Folk and Afro-Caribbean Music with Fabiola Méndez DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002842Z UID:10042207-1789758000-1789768800@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Hear Puerto Rican cuatrista Fabiola Méndez blend folk\, jazz and Afro-Caribbean influences through the distinctive sound of the cuatro\ , Puerto Rico’s national instrument. Rooted in the musical traditions of her homeland\, Méndez brings warmth\, rhythm and originality to the stag e. Her career has taken her from the Met to NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert\, ” including a performance with Bad Bunny\, while her music has also been featured on Disney+ and PBS Kids. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002842Z LOCATION:UpStage at the Phillips Center\, 3201 Hull Road\, Gainesville\, 3 2611\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/puerto-rican-folk-and-afro-cari bbean-music-with-fabiola-mendez/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Meet Up Brings Weekly Jazz\, Blues and R&B Performances DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002842Z UID:10040004-1789759800-1789779600@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Experience The Meet Up Live Jazz Gainesville and enjoy weekly performances featuring jazz\, blues and classic R&B. Held every Friday at 7:30 p.m.\, this intimate music experience brings together live musicians and a relaxed nightlife atmosphere. The Meet Up Live Jazz Gainesville offe rs a consistent destination for music lovers seeking live entertainment an d a laid-back evening. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002842Z LOCATION:The Meet Up\, 22 W University Avenue\, GAINESVILLE\, 32601\, Unit ed States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/the-meet-up-brings-weekly-jazz- blues-and-rb-performances-2-3-3-5-4/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hip-Hop with Chandler\, TuffLuckKid\, Big Win\, 386Music and D Swo ll DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063317Z UID:10036406-1789761600-1789772400@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Experience hip-hop with Chandler\, TuffLuckKid\, Big Win\, 386 Music\, and D Swoll during an evening showcasing emerging rap talent. Head liner Chandler\, known for viral hits including “FIGURE IT OUT” and “NOTHIN’ TO IT\,” has amassed millions of streams and built a growin g national following through his energetic performances and distinctive ly rical style. Together\, the lineup delivers a night of live hip-hop featur ing rising artists from across the region. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063317Z LOCATION:Signal\, 7 SW 1st St.\, Gainesville\, 32601\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/hip-hop-with-chandler-tuffluckk id-big-win-386music-d-swoll/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ca mpaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Whale Feral + Petty Theft + Sooza DTSTART:20260919T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180427Z UID:gainesvilleshows-415bb4d5ad@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Outdoor show Doors 7:15 PM | Show 8:15 PM All ages | Lawn chai rs permitted\n\nSource: GainesvilleShows.com — https://www.gainesvillesh ows.com/event/2026-09-18-heartwood-soundstage-whale-feral LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180427Z LOCATION:Heartwood Soundstage\, 619 South Main Street 32601 URL:https://www.gainesvilleshows.com/event/2026-09-18-heartwood-soundstage -whale-feral?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesvil le-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Natalie Rella Jazz Ensemble DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T060403Z UID:gainesvilleshows-acefa0cc2c@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:9 PM\n\nSource: GainesvilleShows.com — https://www.gainesvil leshows.com/event/2026-09-18-baby-js-bar-natalie-rella-jazz-ensemble LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060403Z LOCATION:Baby J's Bar\, 7 West University Avenue 32601 URL:https://www.gainesvilleshows.com/event/2026-09-18-baby-js-bar-natalie- rella-jazz-ensemble?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ga inesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DJ Drew Love + Das Toy DTSTART:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002627Z UID:gainesvilleshows-fcb4f8d71c@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:10\n\nSource: GainesvilleShows.com — https://www.gainesville shows.com/event/2026-09-18-the-atlantic-dj-drew-love LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002627Z LOCATION:The Atlantic\, 19 West University Avenue 32601 URL:https://www.gainesvilleshows.com/event/2026-09-18-the-atlantic-dj-drew -love?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR