Bo Diddley Plaza

01/23/2025

Calling all teen artists!

Apply to perform at the third annual Teen Showcase curated by MusicGNV and We Rock Gainesville - GGRC.

Concert will be held May 2nd at Bo Diddley Plaza as part of the Free Fridays Concert Series.

Follow the link to apply. Deadline ends March 14th
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkyvP1NAoL3dhyyUJgPzeYCBN-hpyUVNNr7v8AbGtEr1KWVg/viewform

01/09/2025

PRCA Seasonal Guide for Spring is out! Catch up on all the exciting programs for the spring and get registered for some of our summer programming.

Www.Gainesvillefl.gov/guide

It includes everything from sports to nature to cultural programming, aftercare and out of school days, camps, pool hours, rental facilities and more!!

01/08/2025

“Let's Dance,” a new program for Children with Physical, Developmental Special Needs

WHAT: LET’S DANCE

WHEN: Tuesdays January 14 - March 11, 2025.

TIME: 3:30-4:15 Grades K-5
4:30-5:15 Grades 6-12

WHERE: Oakview Community Center at Oakview Park, 810 NW 8th Avenue

Cost: Free to Alachua County Residents

Register: To register or [email protected]

There is NO CHARGE for this program.

Classes for Grades K-5 will be held from 3:30 to 4:15.

Grades 6-12 from 4:30 to 5:15.

Classes will be limited to fifteen children.

Dance Alive National Ballet in partnership with The Children's Trust of Alachua County and City of Gainesville - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA).

Faculty for this program include:

Claudia Senesac, PT, PhD, PCS. Master’s degree is in health science with a focus on motor control. PhD in Rehabilitation Science with her research interest focused on motor learning and motor control in the neurologically impaired populations.

She has over 37 years of pediatric clinical experience.

She has been the owner and administrator of a pediatric physical therapy private practice since 1984 and is a board certified clinical specialist in pediatrics.

Claudia is still providing therapy to children with a variety of conditions.

Emily Pozek Dixon, Program Director Arts4All Florida and DANB’s Outreach Programming. Experienced Dancer with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Modern Dance, Dance, Classical Ballet, Dance Education, and Special Education. Strong arts and design professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Arts in Medicine from University of Florida.

Tales Ribeiro, Principal Dancer DANB. Experienced empathetic teacher. Worked with seniors in special programs in 2024. Co-Directs The Next Generation, providing performances at nursing and retirement facilities.

Tenki Nomura, Principal Dancer DANB. Works with seniors in Japan during the summer facilitating movement.

Kim Tuttle, Artistic Director of DANB, stated that, “We are delighted to offer this program to residents of Alachua County and appreciate the assistance and support of Children’s Trust of Alachua County and The City of Gainesville in helping to bring this needed program to our community.

12/17/2024

This Friday!

return to Bo Diddley Plaza.

Concert will begin at 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public

12/11/2024

This Friday!

City of Gainesville presents Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Disney's Frozen.

Movie begins at 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public.

Refreshments available for purchase by

11/15/2024

Get ready to ring in the New Year at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Downtown Countdown!

Join us for a night of live music, dancing, and celebration as we countdown to 2025 in the heart of downtown.

Live Performances by:




DJ sets by NATER and Sammy Paradise

Music will begin at 8 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public

11/03/2024

10/17/2024

This Friday October 18, 2024
Come enjoy a movie under the stars at Bo Diddley Plaza.

We will be showing the Disney classic Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 🎃

Snacks and refreshments available from

The movie will begin at 7 p.m.

Free and open to the public

10/15/2024

Free concert scheduled at Bo Diddley Plaza.