2026
April 2026
Sunday 5 April 2026
Sun 5 Apr, 12:20-4 pm. 12:20 Optional Lesson
1 to 4 pm Dancing
Line dancing, barn dancing, celioh dancing, and more. Bring your crew or just bring you.
This month, we will have live music from Garrett, Gary, Karan, Pat, and Tim, and a special feature with Smooth Flava Dance, Gainesville Chapter.
Parking at the venue is extremely limited, but there are nearby lots (Main St Publix, Florida Pest) that have space, and the venue backs up to the bike path. Carpooling and alternate transportation encouraged.
See you at the All Y'all.
The All Y'all is possible, in part, thanks to grant funding from the Country Dance & Song Society. Thank you CDSS for everything you do. Gainesville Events Emporium, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601-3777. Angela DeCarlis. Public - [website][events]
Sun 5 Apr, 3-6 pm. 2:45 pm Doors open
3:15 - 3:45 pm Beginner class
4:00 - 5:00 pm Special topics class
5:15 - 7:00 pm Practice time
$15 entry
Cash or Zelle only
Come early to say hello and enjoy the tea and snacks, plus time to meet your teacher and dance partners and settle in with a relaxed social warm-up before class begins.
What to bring:
• Shoes that slide
• Water to drink
The class will be taught by Andy, author of How to Dance With a Partner.
After class, enjoy several hours of open practice and social dancing. We will keep dancing as long as people are on the floor.
Feel free to bring finger foods or snacks to share.
Location: Message Ratna for directions. The location is a bit tricky to find.
Special Bonus:
Andy’s book How to Dance With a Partner will be available for purchase at about 50% off retail price.
More info: www.PartnerDancing.com. PM Respiratory Services, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala. Ratna Suthar. Public - [website][events]
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Wed 8 Apr, 6:30-8 pm. Come enjoy our weekly dance class with @prettycityy. No Experienced required and beginners are welcomed. Vecinos Restaurant, 208 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601-5210. Public - [website][events]
Thursday 9 April 2026
Thu 9 Apr, 8 pm-12 am. 8 pm Doors open
9 pm Show
18 or over
$5 cash under 21 fee charged at the door.
All times subject to change.
No Smoking inside the venue.
All ticket sales are Non-Refundable unless the show is cancelled.
What The Dance and Glory Days Present
Early Bird Discount tickets available while supplies last! Buy Tickets Early and Save Money at www.GloryDaysPresents.com
Gainesville we belong together.
Party and Kiss and Disco and Dance all night long with us as we celebrate Harry’s new record.
Our DJ will be spinning Harry, 1D, and more dancefloor favorites. Comment your song requests.
Feather boas encouraged. Consensual kisses welcomed. Disco energy is mandatory. Come dressed to dance together, together.
The night will not wait for us.
@thedanceparties. Signal, 7 SW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601-6242. Public - [website][events]
Saturday 11 April 2026
Sat 11 Apr, 12-6 pm. 5:00 pm Doors open
8:30 pm sharp Show time
Get ready to island-hop without leaving Florida.
Saturday Shoppes presents Taste of the Islands: Caribbean Fest — where jerk chicken meets steel drums, and every bite tells a story from Jamaica to Trinidad, Barbados to Haiti.
This is not just another market — it is a full-blown Caribbean takeover. We are bringing the heat with food trucks serving up authentic island flavors: jerk everything, curry goat, doubles, plantains fried to perfection, rum cake that'll make you weak, and tropical drinks that taste like vacation in a cup.
Live music? We got that steel pan groove, reggae vibes, and Afrobeats bumping while you shop from local vendors slinging everything from handmade jewelry to island-inspired art. Think Florida sunshine meets Caribbean soul — all the flavor, all the vibes, zero passport required.
What to expect
Authentic Caribbean cuisine from multiple islands
Live stee ... 6419 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, 32605-4362. Free. Public - [more][website][events]
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Wed 15 Apr, 6:30-8 pm. Come enjoy our weekly dance class with @prettycityy. No Experienced required and beginners are welcomed. Vecinos Restaurant, 208 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601-5210. Public - [website][events]
Sunday 19 April 2026
Sun 19 Apr, 2-4 pm. 2:00 - 2:20 pm Beginner Class
2:30 - 3:00 pm Intermediate Class
3:00 - 4:30 pm West Coast Swing social
$20 per person, $35 per couple. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Public - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Wed 22 Apr, 6:30-8 pm. Come enjoy our weekly dance class with @prettycityy. No Experienced required and beginners are welcomed. Vecinos Restaurant, 208 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601-5210. Public - [website][events]
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Wed 29 Apr, 6:30-8 pm. Come enjoy our weekly dance class with @prettycityy. No Experienced required and beginners are welcomed. Vecinos Restaurant, 208 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601-5210. Public - [website][events]
May 2026
Friday 8 May 2026
Fri 8 May. Dancing in the streets to the golden era of soul.
Get tickets on www.Eventbrite.com. The Waterfront Inn, 1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages, 32162. Empire Event Agency. Public - [events]
Saturday 9 May 2026
Sat 9 May, 9 pm. With live music by Ambito El Real Show and mixes by DJ Joe Ortiz
Erthur and his Group
Ambito
The Real Show. The Crazy Cucumber, 4414 SW College Road, Ocala. $10. Public - [website][events]
June 2026
Friday 26 June 2026
Fri 26 Jun to Mon 29 Jun. Welcome to your Island Escape. Que Padre blends dance, community, and culture into something unforgettable.
It is not just another salsa and bachata festival. It is an island experience. From sunrise headphone parties to poolside socials and live concerts, Que Padre blends dance, community, and culture into something unforgettable.
Live Shows
Pinto Picasso Show
Workshops
Social Dancing
Pool Parties
Beach Parties
Headphone Parties
Top Tier Talent. Grand Beach Resort, 500 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, 78597. Marissa, 956-569-6134. Public - [website][email][events]