New Gainesville kava shop offers third space for sober late nights
By Teia Williams | Feb. 16Brew & Root plans to do more event nights in the future, including a kava bar staple: open mic nights. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily.
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ART AND THEATER
Student theater group stages ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ in downtown venue
By Aaliyah Evertz | Feb. 12Originally staged off-Broadway in 1998 and adapted into the 2001 film, “Hedwig” follows a genderqueer East German singer navigating identity and artistic ownership while pursuing a former partner who achieved fame using her music.
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FOOD
Fall in love with these swoonworthy recipes inspired by rom-coms
By Summer Johnston | Feb. 12Whether you dream of a wedding like the one in “Crazy Rich Asians” or pine over Matthew McConaughey in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” this is the collection for you. It’s time to throw that Galentine’s party or host the candlelit dinner and movie night.
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MOVIES AND TV
Does Charli XCX’s movie meet the moment?
By Christopher Rodriguez | Feb. 12That time period, affectionately dubbed “brat summer,” saw the star reach new levels of mainstream fame, far surpassing her previous works.
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MUSIC
Soundtrack your Valentine’s Day with these love songs from Gainesville artists
By Isabel Kraby | Feb. 11Whether you’re curating a Spotify playlist for your significant other or drowning your single sorrows via music, you can support local artists in doing so. Here are some songs by Gainesville musicians — from Tom Petty to Trustfall — to listen to this Valentine’s Day.
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MUSIC
‘That’s my flag!’: UF students react to Bad Bunny’s joyful halftime show
By Christopher Rodriguez | Feb. 9Not every non-Spanish speaking listener felt the language barrier posed an issue.
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LIFESTYLE
Gainesville artists and poets celebrate a night of Black love, art and poetry
By Laura Manzor | Feb. 8Gainesville artists, poets and community members came together for a free event Feb. 7 at the Oakview Community Center to celebrate Black History Month with art exhibits and spoken word performances.
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MUSIC
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
By Isabel Kraby | Feb. 8This Valentine’s week, Gainesville is hosting many romantic music events alongside hardcore metal and garage punk shows. Check out what concerts are taking place this week starting Feb. 9.
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LIFESTYLE
Ditch the supermarket flowers and hit these 6 local shops for Valentine’s Day
By Aaliyah Evertz | Feb. 8Whether you’re planning a romantic gesture, a low-key “thinking of you” or something a little more creative than the standard dozen roses, Gainesville has no shortage of local florists ready to help you get it right.
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NIGHTLIFE
A Gainesville guide on where to watch the Super Bowl
By Christopher Rodriguez | Feb. 6Several local bars and restaurants in Gainesville are offering meal and drink deals in anticipation of the big game. Whether you’re a Seahawks or Patriots fan, here are some of the best spots to watch, eat and drink.
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MUSIC
Gainesville ukulelists gather for teenage virtuoso Feng E
By Isabel Kraby | Feb. 3Feng E, currently on his Southeast tour of the U.S., made his claim to fame at 10 years old when his performance of Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel’s version of “Classical Gas” went viral. The ukulelist has since appeared on “The Ellen DeGenerous Show,” “Asia’s Got Talent” and “America’s Got Talent.”
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FOOD
Gainesville residents beat the cold at fiery feminist chili cook-off
By Christopher Rodriguez | Feb. 2From what kind of chiles to include to the everlasting “do beans belong in chili” debate, it seems as if nobody can agree on what the food actually is, he said.
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MOVIES AND TV
‘Send Help’ turns survival into a savage, darkly funny showdown
By Aaliyah Evertz | Feb. 2Basic survival tasks — finding food, building shelter, deciding who’s in charge — spiral into painfully funny power struggles.
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NIGHTLIFE
Gainesville beanbag store transforms into pop-up comedy venue
By Aaliyah Evertz | Feb. 2The pop-up show — held in the store since last summer — featured touring headliner Ben Roy.
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MUSIC
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
By Isabel Kraby | Feb. 1The first full week of February welcomes a host of musicians, from a Taiwanese ukulelist to a Canadian alternative pop singer. Check out all the music happenings this week starting Feb. 2.
