Free Comic Book Day happenings

Saturday is  Free Comic Book Day! Many local shops have giveaways and other special deals and events. Among them are;  Mythical Mountain, House of Comics and Games, Cosmic Comics, Altered Egos Comics & Games, Coliseum of Comics Jacksonville and Coliseum of Comics. There are also Read More …

Punk Rock Burlesque: Sunny Parker’s Birthday Show

Last  night I attended Punk Rock Burlesque: Sunny Parker’s Birthday Show, at Nighthawks. The Punk Rock Burlesque show is a biannual event, one you’ll have another opportunity to enjoy again, or for the first time, later this Fall. Sunny Parker turning 24 only happens once Read More …

Things to Examine the week of  March 18, 2018

Sunday Free pictures with the Easter Bunny 11 AM Mischievous Madams present Hollywood Harlots in Jacksonville! 7 PM Monday Spring Zoo Camp – Dinosauria 9 AM · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Picasso’s Kids Call to Artists 11 AM · The Art Center Cooperative, Inc Board Read More …

Things to Examine the week of March 11, 2018

Sunday League of Legends 5v5 Tournament at GLHF Game Bar 10AM  GLHF Game Bar Brunch Goes Wild 11AM · Simply Sara’s · Motown The Musical 1:30 PM and 7 PM · Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Spring Civic Orchestra Concert 5 PM · Jacksonville Read More …

Pizza Fest 4

Pizza Fest 4! Damn! What a meal that was! An all you could eat musical buffet! Plus burlesque! You could survive on music and burlesque alone for three days. But we didn’t have to because there was also Pizza! Unlimited Five Star Pizza!  And beer! Read More …

It’s a Pizza Fest 4 weekend: aka all you can eat musical buffet

When I told a friend I was going to the PIZZA FEST 4 Preparty at Shantytown Pub, she laughed and said, “you do know it won’t be poetry this time, right?” Her question was  in reference  to a previous visit we had made together for Read More …

Nighthawks releases set times for Pizza Fest 4

The lineup for PIZZA FEST 4 is out and it’s delicious!  Do yourself a flavor and pull up a seat at the buffet that has been prepared for your musical enjoyment by  Miss Parker and Scotchy Scotch Scotch LLC.  3/2 FRIDAY AT Shantytown Pub PIZZA FEST 4 Preparty 6:00 Holy Read More …

Things to Examine the week of February 4, 2018

You may notice that we are not sharing any Super Bowl watch party type events. The Jax Examiner said all we have to say about the NFL for this season in our Patriots get by with a little help from their officials article. Sunday Disney Presents Read More …

Things to Examine the week of January 14, 2018

Sunday Service Industry Night at Hourglass Pub – Doors at 7pm, no cover Swing Night Out: The Volstead! 7 PM The Volstead · Jacksonville Sunday Sessions with JR Roberts and Mojo Roux  7:30 PM · Whiskey Jax Kitchen & Cocktails – Baymeadows · Jacksonville Andy Frasco & The U.N. at 1904 Music Read More …

Hourglass Pub & Coffee House releases upcoming events

1/13 – Cosplay Karaoke at Hourglass – The Finally – Doors at 7pm, $5 Cover. Prizes 1/14 – Service Industry Night at Hourglass Pub – Doors at 7pm, no cover 1/16 – The Milk Bar Smash 4 Weekly – 1/9/18 and Art Night 1/17 – Ladies Night Karaoke – Ladies drink Read More …

The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House announces it will close

The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House owner, Shannon Widow announced today, at 3:50PM via The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House facebook page that the Hourglass will close its doors for good February 3, 2018 at closing time. “Oh Loves….how do I begin. Well, I guess there ain’t nothing Read More …

Things to examine the week of January 7, 2018

Sunday NFL™ ~ Buffalo Bills Vs Jacksonville Jaguars, (LIVE) | Watch Online Vivace Trio Concert 3PM · Jacksonville Public Library, Main Library. Jacksonville’s dynamic Vivace Trio features two flutes, piano and intertwining soprano voice. Public Performance: Chalk 3PM · Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville · Read More …

Things to Examine the week of December 17, 2017  

Gingerbread Extravaganza Ongoing thru December 23, 2017 This fundraising event is fun for the whole family, featuring dozens of gingerbread creations made by professionals and amateurs, as well as the Festival of Trees by the Junior League of Jacksonville Sustainers. It’s all at the Jacksonville Read More …

Things to Examine the week of December 10, 2017

Gingerbread Extravaganza Ongoing through December 23, 2017  Downtown Dazzle Ongoing through New Years Eve 5:30 PM · Jacksonville Children’s Chorus The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) is proud to present its third annual downtown holiday celebration by illuminating the outside of its downtown office, located at 225 Read More …

Things to Examine the week of December 3, 2017

 Gingerbread Extravaganza Ongoing thru December 23, 2017 Downtown Dazzle Ongoing through New Years Eve 5:30 PM · Jacksonville Children’s Chorus The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) is proud to present its third annual downtown holiday celebration by illuminating the outside of its downtown office, located at 225 Read More …

Halloween happenings this weekend

Friday Moon Hooch at 1904 Music Hall Extinction AD, Corrupted Saint, Automatik Fit at Rain dogs. OH THE HUMANITY, SWILL, RUNNER’S HIGH, RATIONAL ANTHEM  at Nighthawks Shantytown Pub’s Annual Blumpkin Carving Contest  Riverside’s Bearded Buffalo Brewing Co. Grand Opening The Snacks Blues Band  at The Volstead. Read More …

Things to examine the week of October 8, 2017

Sunday Hourglass Talent Search Monday Jacksonville Job Fair Late Nite Open Mic with Charlie Shuck at Nighthawks “Songs, Poems and Beer” Tuesday FLORIDA BLUE FREE TUESDAY 4 pm – 9 pm. Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to Read More …

5 Points Pride Block Party 2017

Who is ready to celebrate? It’s almost time for River City Pride – the largest and longest running Pride event in Northeast Florida! And part of that celebration happens right in the heart of 5 Points – the 5 Points Pride Block Party! The 5 Read More …