A burlesque dancer, whose stage name is Stella O’Hare, practices for the group’s Friday show, which will be held at the Atlantic, 15 N. Main St. Doors open at 10 p.m., and the show starts at 11:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5. The show is Valentine’s Day-themed, but performers have personalized their acts.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 2:25pmVendors at Swampcon sell cosplay accessories in the Reitz Union, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 2:25pmVendors at Swampcon sell cosplay accessories in the Reitz Union, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 2:25pmA yellow Volkswagen Beetle sits parked at the base of the Reitz Union, appearing as Pikachu, a character from the Pokemon franchise, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





