Where coffee and community come together

Community Initiatives Lakeland, Florida

At Hillcrest, we care about more than just coffee.

Our community initiatives focus on meaningful ways to stay connected through art, music, and collaboration.

Open Book, Trivia, and Other Events

These events are always casual and open to anyone who wants to laugh, listen, or participate.

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Occasionally, we host events like open book night and trivia.

Community Programs and Partnerships

We’re proud to support local initiatives like Farmer Will's CSA pickup to bring fresh, local produce and resources to our neighborhood.

Want to learn more? Click here.

now Serving as a csa pickup for Lakeland's Farmer will.

Independent Shows and Performances

These occasional performances are separate from our Thursday night shows, but share the same Hillcrest energy.

Interested in hosting a show? Reach out here.

Special Performances outside of our regular Thursday night schedule.

Local Artist Exhibitions

Displays typically rotate every few months. For artists interested in selling their work, we help handle purchases. Artists keep 100% of the proceeds.

Interested in sharing your art? Contact us!

An opportunity for artists to share and sell their work.

Sip local. Shop local.

From shirts and stickers to local art and cd's, we keep the good stuff on hand.

Browse around and support local artists the next time you're at Hillcrest!  

Coffee's on. Porch is open. 

See you soon.