# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The HOUSE-PARTY | Free Fridays @ Bo Diddley Plaza 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: ARTSPEAKSgnv and Bard & Broadside North Central Florida Poetry Festival 
Transforms Bo Diddley Plaza  into a living, breathing “House Party”  an open air celebration where music, movement, poetry and visual expression flow together as one continuous vibe. This is not a traditional concert; it’s an immersive cultural experience that blurs the line between stage and audience.

At the center is “HouseParty,” a live band featuring Wester Joseph and vocalist Michelle Johnson laying down rich grooves rooted in Funk, Jazz, and Neo-Soul.

Blended with the band is DJ Turntablist  “Aj Mellowblendz"  weaving in textures, breaks, and transitions, bridging eras and sounds with the spontaneity of a true house set. The result is a dynamic musical conversation, live instrumentation meeting vinyl in real time.

Surrounding the sound is a tapestry of poetry, visual art and human energy. Artists create and display work in the moment, while dancers move freely on stage, not as performers set apart, but as participants embodying the music’s pulse. 

As day turns to evening in downtown Gainesville, - FL.,   Bo Diddley Plaza becomes a communal 
living room under the sky, 
where Culture is Shared, 
              not consumed. 

It’s a space to vibe, connect, and celebrate the artistry that lives at the intersection of sound, sight, and soul.

          Happy National Poetry Month‼️🎤

                             Welcome To 
                   The  🎼HOUSE PARTY🎶

Free Fridays - Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival Showcase: HouseParty  
 #ARTSPEAKSgnv #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #WhyILoveGNV Visit Gainesville, Alachua County   #bardbpofest #bardbncfpofest #GainesvilleFLMusic
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/the-house-party-|-free-fridays-bo-diddley-plaza/200029904496642
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, literary-art, parties, festivals, concerts, performances, meetups, live-music, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bo Diddley Plaza
- **lat**: 29.65172
- **long**: -82.32354
- **full address**: Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave,Gainesville, Florida, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The HOUSE-PARTY | Free Fridays @ Bo Diddley Plaza  being held?
  - **A:** The HOUSE-PARTY | Free Fridays @ Bo Diddley Plaza  takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave,Gainesville, Florida, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The HOUSE-PARTY | Free Fridays @ Bo Diddley Plaza ?
  - **A:** The HOUSE-PARTY | Free Fridays @ Bo Diddley Plaza  is organized by E Stanley Richardson.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The HOUSE-PARTY | Free Fridays @ Bo Diddley Plaza  is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The HOUSE-PARTY | Free Fridays @ Bo Diddley Plaza  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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