Heartwood Soundstage and South Main Station bring free weekly ‘Community Nights’ to downtown Gainesville

Press release from Heartwood Soundstage

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Have you heard about Community Nights at South Main Station? Community Nights are free weekly events hosted by South Main Station and Heartwood Soundstage that include a rotating calendar of jams, skillshares, concerts, arts markets, food and drink specials, and other activities each Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. The event has grown in popularity with families, locals, musicians, and college students since its launch in 2024. The event takes place at South Main Station, an arts, food, and entertainment campus adjacent to Depot Park that spans the SE corner of Main Street and Depot Road. 

Community Nights always feature free live music and drink specials at Heartwood Soundstage’s lawn bar, but any given week can also include skillshares on music and videography, kids’ activities, film screenings, and opportunities to sample local food and drink at South Main’s businesses, which include Humble Pie Pizzeria, Grand Scheme Brewery, Bingo Deli, and the soon-to-open Afternoon Coffee. The first Wednesday of every month always features an open air arts market of local makers and an old time music jam.

Local organizations and nonprofits are encouraged to get involved in Community Nights by tabling or partnering with Heartwood to arrange entertainment. In January, UF’s Arts in Medicine (AIM) hosted a Community Nights takeover featuring performances and workshops by AIM staff and a short film to raise awareness about their programs.

Community Nights take place every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. More information is available at heartwoodsoundstage.com,; to get involved, contact info@heartwoodsoundstage.com