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Upcoming Events

  • Oct 25, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 31, 2023, 11:50 PM
    Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, USA
    This program will match our international student with host families during significant US holidays. Many of our international guests feel isolated and abandoned during holidays like thanksgiving, and we want to change that. Sign up to learn more and help make Gainesville more welcoming and loving.
  • Dec 10, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Charles Hobson and Azra Bihorac's home, Gainesville, FL, USA
    Join us for international food, drinks, music and amazing friends to learn more about what GGIC has bee up to in 2023 and where we are headed in 2024!

Past Events

  • 42nd Downtown Arts Festival
    42nd Downtown Arts Festival
    Sat, Nov 18
    Gainesville
    Nov 18, 10:00 AM – Nov 19, 5:00 PM
    Gainesville, 100 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Nov 18, 10:00 AM – Nov 19, 5:00 PM
    Gainesville, 100 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Join us for the 42nd edition of the amazing downtown arts festival! There will be food, music, activities for children, a beer garden, community resources, and ART!
  • Al-Firdaus Ensemble
    Al-Firdaus Ensemble
    Fri, Nov 10
    Seven Oaks, Newberry, FL
    Nov 10, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Seven Oaks, Newberry, FL, 1015 NW 155th Dr, Newberry, FL 32669, USA
    Nov 10, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Seven Oaks, Newberry, FL, 1015 NW 155th Dr, Newberry, FL 32669, USA
    From Granada, Spain to Gainesville, this traditional Sufi ensemble will mesmerize you with their talent and deep love for their craft. Delicious catered meal by Sizler Tandoori from Orlando to precede performance. Limited tickets available, so hurry and get yours today!
  • Migration in Film Series
    Migration in Film Series
    Tue, Nov 07
    Gainesville
    Nov 07, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gainesville, 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Nov 07, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gainesville, 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Persepolis in the the newest installment of the CAME Migration in Film series.
  • Persepolis Drawing Workshop
    Persepolis Drawing Workshop
    Mon, Nov 06
    Gainesville
    Nov 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gainesville, 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Nov 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gainesville, 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    The Sequential Artists Workshop (SAW) will host a drawing workshop based on the movie Persepolis the day before the film event at the GFAA Gallery.
  • It's Basic Documentary
    It's Basic Documentary
    Sun, Nov 05
    Gainesville
    Nov 05, 5:30 PM – Nov 06, 8:30 PM
    Gainesville, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Nov 05, 5:30 PM – Nov 06, 8:30 PM
    Gainesville, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Gainesville's very own guaranteed income program, Just Income GNV, has been making headlines nationwide. Join us next week on November 5th to learn more about this groundbreaking initiative and stop by our table during the Community Resource Fair. #ItsBasic
  • Our Story/Our Voice
    Our Story/Our Voice
    Sun, Oct 22
    Gainesville
    Oct 22, 7:00 PM – Oct 23, 7:00 PM
    Gainesville, 60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Oct 22, 7:00 PM – Oct 23, 7:00 PM
    Gainesville, 60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Part of the GGIC storytelling series centered around the immigrant experience.
  • Celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day at Morningside Nature Center
    Celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day at Morningside Nature Center
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 14
    Gainesville
    Oct 14, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Gainesville, 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641, USA
    Oct 14, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Gainesville, 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641, USA
    Celebrate traditions and remember our First Americans with ritual performances, educational activities and interactive presentations.
  • World Music Festival
    World Music Festival
    Fri, Oct 13
    Gainesville
    Oct 13, 7:00 PM – Oct 14, 10:00 PM
    Gainesville, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Oct 13, 7:00 PM – Oct 14, 10:00 PM
    Gainesville, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Enjoy a free evening of music from around the world. Directed by Welson Tremura from the University of Florida.
  • World Music Festival Pre-party!
    World Music Festival Pre-party!
    Fri, Oct 13
    Gainesville Fine Arts Association
    Oct 13, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Gainesville Fine Arts Association, 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Oct 13, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Gainesville Fine Arts Association, 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Before you head down to Bo Diddley Plaza for the incredible World Music Festival, stop by our Latin-themed mixer for great food, drink and friends!
  • Migration in Film Series
    Migration in Film Series
    Wed, Oct 11
    Gainesville
    Oct 11, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Gainesville, 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Oct 11, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Gainesville, 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    A series of films and discussions celebrating international experiences of migration. Hosted by the UF Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship.
  • OneBeat 12: Buried Knowledge
    OneBeat 12: Buried Knowledge
    Wed, Oct 04
    Gainesville
    Oct 04, 6:00 PM – Oct 05, 10:00 PM
    Gainesville, 60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Oct 04, 6:00 PM – Oct 05, 10:00 PM
    Gainesville, 60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    An evening of international music, food and friends!
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
    Hispanic Heritage Month
    Fri, Sep 15
    Gainesville
    Sep 15, 12:00 PM – Oct 15, 11:50 PM
    Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, USA
    Sep 15, 12:00 PM – Oct 15, 11:50 PM
    Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, USA
    We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15!
  • Gainesville Latino Film Festival
    Gainesville Latino Film Festival
    Thu, Sep 14
    Gainesville
    Sep 14, 7:00 PM – Sep 24, 7:00 PM
    Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, USA
    Sep 14, 7:00 PM – Sep 24, 7:00 PM
    Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, USA
    An 8-day festival highlighting Latin American culture through film, music, and dance
  • Welcoming Week Activities
    Welcoming Week Activities
    Fri, Sep 08
    https://welcomingweek2023.rwhp.org/gini-celebration.html
    Sep 08, 12:00 PM – Sep 17, 12:00 PM
    https://welcomingweek2023.rwhp.org/gini-celebration.html
    Sep 08, 12:00 PM – Sep 17, 12:00 PM
    https://welcomingweek2023.rwhp.org/gini-celebration.html
    Our friends at GINI have put together a great website for all of the Welcoming Week activities, so check it out!
  • Opening Reception for “We Are Here: Stories from Multilingual Speakers in North Central Florida"
    Opening Reception for “We Are Here: Stories from Multilingual Speakers in North Central Florida"
    Fri, May 19
    Matheson History Museum
    May 19, 7:00 PM
    Matheson History Museum , 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    May 19, 7:00 PM
    Matheson History Museum , 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Join your neighbors as we celebrate the opening of this unique and original exhibition. Museum members will enjoy early access to tour the exhibit at 6:30pm. The evening will include refreshments and a brief program beginning at 7:30pm.

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GGIC Holiday Friendraiser
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