At the corner of Flaco’s and Vecino’s, a Block Party Weekend transformed 2nd Street into an ambient gathering space for two nights of live music, Cuban food, craft cocktails and more. As Flaco’s expands and live shows make their return, the block party was just one event among the many Flaco’s plans to host in the future.
Gainesville Girls Rock Camp creates a safe space for girls and gender-expansive youth
The nonprofit organization uses music, art and creative expression to amplify the voices of marginalized gender groups May 20, 2021 | 7:30am EDT Gainesville Girls Rock Camp is a nonprofit organization that uses music, art and creative expression to amplify the voices of marginalized gender groups. (Courtesy to The Alligator)
After the COVID-19 pandemic turned down the volume on live-music events last year, Gainesville Girls Rock Camp (GGRC) will be jamming out in person for its 2021 summer session.
The week-long camp, held from July 26 to July 31, is dedicated to teaching regional youths ages 10-17 how to play instruments individually and together in bands. As a chapter of the international Girls Rock Camp Alliance, GGRC actively works to dismantle racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory behaviors and expressions.
Gainesville Comedy Shows Offers COVID-Safe Laughs
By Tyler Adams
April 14, 2021
After a year of shutdowns and isolation, people are looking for ways to be entertained again. With widespread access to the COVID-19 vaccine now assured, the Gainesville community may be feeling more hopeful than ever about returning to their favorite entertainment venues. But with coronavirus cases still on the rise, there is still a need for COVID-safe diversions.
Enter Jennifer Vito, who hosts Gainesville Comedy Shows every Thursday night at Flaco’s Cuban Bakery outdoor patio space in downtown Gainesville.
Each week, Vito gathers comedians from the community as well as touring comedians from nearby cities like Jacksonville and Orlando, and calls them up to perform one by one.