Events

Events at the Hipp

Come see what the Hippodrome has to offer on our Cinema Stage and Basement! Programming includes events such as our Basement Sessions, Jazz Series, improv comedy nights, concerts, guest performers, festivals, open mic sessions and much more. Something fun is always happening at the Hipp!

Upcoming Events

Hipp Gallery Exhibition and Artwalk​

Flower Bucket by Josiah Lloyd

October 7 through November 2nd

Gallery Hours:
Thursday-Friday: 4pm to 7 pm
Saturday: 2pm to 8 pm
Sunday: 2pm to 6 pm

Artwalk:
October 25th
7pm-9pm

Sip and Stroll

Sunday, October 13 4 PM

Join us for a Sip and Stroll, an exclusive behind-the-scenes building tour of the Hippodrome Theatre. 

During this tour, you’ll get to explore areas of the Hippodrome that are typically off-limits to the public, and uncover hidden secrets of the theatre. This is your chance to ask questions and gain insight into the inner workings of the Hippodrome. Your journey will take you through the Hipp’s Lower Level basement and up to the little-known third floor, where the dedicated Hipp employees work tirelessly to maintain Gainesville’s beloved theatre. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Hipp Unplugged "Heroes of the Fourth Turning"

Hippodrome 2nd Stage Monday, October 14 at 7 PM​

It’s nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They’ve returned home to toast their mentor Gina, newly inducted as president of a tiny Catholic college. But as their reunion spirals into spiritual chaos and clashing generational politics, it becomes less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood. On a chilly night in the middle of America, Will Arbery’s haunting play offers grace and disarming clarity, speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself.

Scene Queens Halloween

Hippodrome Basement Monday, October 28 at 7 PM​

Get ready for a spooky night at Scene Queens Halloween!

Hosted by Kehlani Kelly and Nyqolas Pyqolas and featuring drag performances by Della Darling, Aqua Annette, Sally B Dash, Kit Witchcock, and Bestie Clemy.

Don’t miss out on the costume contest with wicked prizes! Come dressed to impress and enjoy a fun spooky night! 

Doors open at 7 PM, and the show starts at 8 PM with a $15 cover.

This is a 18+ event

Hipp Cinema Louder Than Words

Hipp Cinema Monday, November 16 at 7 PM​

Presented by No. 9 Productions, Pulparts and The Hippodrome Theatre

Louder Than You Think, directed by Jed I. Rosenberg and Adrian Rose Leonard. (90 minutes)

This is an underdog story several times over. Not only were indie rock slacker gods Pavement a dark horse in the music industry, but their forty-year-old alcoholic hippie drummer, Gary Young, was the last person who should’ve shared a stage with two bashful twenty year-olds experimenting with noise and inside jokes. Overnight Gary went from being an amateur drummer selling pot between shifts at a waterbed company to drunkenly balancing handstands mid-song in front of thousands of fans. As Pavement were pioneering a new type of indie rock, it was their berserk drummer’s sonic influence and wacky showmanship that helped steer the Pavement ship into magazines and fanzines across the world. None of it made sense. And it all worked until it didn’t. It was never supposed to happen for Gary. But it did. On the surface, Gary’s story can look like a tragic one, but it’s not. It’s the story of an unlikely somebody who flew too close to the sun.

Hippvanna

New Dates to be announced

Dance Class 9-10 pm and Dance Party 10 pm -1 am

Get ready to salsa the night away at Hippvanna! With DJ Elio Piedra providing the beats, it’s sure to be a lively and exhilarating night on the dance floor. Before the party begins, Marta and Salil from the Gainesville Bachata community will teach a bachata class, a partner dance originating in the Dominican Republic. Learn some steps and moves that you can use during the night and at any Latin party! The dance class from 9-10 pm is the perfect opportunity. And don’t worry, it’s just a $5 fee to participate in the class.

Once the dance floor officially opens at 10 pm, the real fun begins, and you can dance the night away until 1 am. It’s an excellent chance to let loose, enjoy yourself, and meet other dance enthusiasts who share your passion for salsa.

Remember to wear comfortable dancing shoes and bring your best energy to make the most of this exciting event. Have a fantastic time at Hippvanna and enjoy the rhythmic night of salsa dancing!

This program is proudly presented by the Hippodrome Theatre and Elio Piedra