Jacksonville, Florida
Wow! In less than two weeks we hope you’ll be joining the Jacksonville Historical Society and the City of Jacksonville at the biggest birthday party ever! We hope you will be as excited to attend as we are to share Jacksonville’s history from James Weldon Read More …
R&B hitmaker Patti Labelle, jazz icon Herbie Hancock and up-and-coming stars like singer Jazzmeia Horn and pianist Christian Sands are among the attractions at this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival, which starts tonight Downtown. The four-day event offers free concerts on two stages, a piano competition, Read More …
JACKSONVILLE’S EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION RETURNS TO JAMES WELDON JOHNSON PARK Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the return of Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration following last year’s successful event. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 21, Read More …
The 7th Annual Jax Poetry Fest will kick off on Thursday, April 1, 2022 with in-person and virtual events, performances, and exhibits. Check out our full schedule below filled with workshops, poetry performances and more! A big thank you to our partners and sponsors who Read More …
The “Worlds Largest Bounce House” from The Big Bounce America is here all weekend long! Come downtown and check out the 13,000 square foot bounce house, 900+ foot long obstacle course, the new sports arena and space-themed wonderland! Go to https://thebigbounceamerica.com/family/faq/ for more information.
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while Read More …
“He had a broad face and a round little belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly, He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself” Clement Moore, “A Read More …
Join us on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. tomorrow for our very first Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! Stroll alongside the beautiful St. Johns River at sunset with a drink in hand, stopping to grab food, drinks and photo ops as Read More …
It’s as “wicked as you wish” at the 34th annual Spooktacular brought to you by Aquafina! Jacksonville’s most enchanting Halloween celebration is BACK October 15-17 and 22-31, combining beloved traditions with all-new frights and delights. Each night from 6-10 pm, guests are encouraged to dress Read More …
Gates open at 4pm today – The Let’s Ride Brass Band kicks it off at 4:45pm. Brief bag checks at all entry points. Don’t forget, this year’s festival is cashless, so bring your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card. Check out the list of Read More …
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Begun in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, the observation was expanded Read More …
NSFW Forsaken Profits, the guys with jello shots in their pockets, they skate fast, eat ass and punk rock! They’re out of Atlanta. I first caught a performance when they played during the PIZZA FEST 4 Pre Party, here in Jax, at Shantytown Pub back Read More …
Join Don’t Miss A Beat, Inc. this Saturday, July 24th, for their inaugural Jazz Festival at Woodstock Park at 2839 W. Beaver St. Local artists, local vendors, and so much more, all for FREE! Artists and performance times are listed below, or go to https://www.dontmissabeat.org/our-events/jazz-festival Read More …
Searching for fun things to do for this year’s Fourth of July? Here are some exciting things happening in #DTJax this 2021 Fourth of July Weekend! Independence Day Celebration with The Jumbo Shrimp July 3, 2021: 6 – 9 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark Join Read More …
Sylvia Ray Rivera (born in New York, New York) was a transgender activist and founding member of both the Gay Liberation Front and the Gay Activists Alliance. With her close friend Marsha P. Johnson, Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), a group dedicated Read More …
“Lots of exciting things coming up, but the one I’m most excited for is Duval County Queer Pride! The Cabaret Hour is putting on a one of a kind floor show for you June 18th at The Volstead! $10 gets ya in for a night Read More …
Jax River Jams coming in April to Riverfront Plaza – Check out the lineup just announced by Downtown Vision, Inc. April 8 – Chase Rice with Local Opener The Firewater Tent Revival April 15 – New Found Glory with Local Opener Universal Green April 22 Read More …
Hope at Hand released the following statement concerning the 5th Annual Jax Poetry Fest. **CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS** In light of the recent pandemic, Hope at Hand has shifted the 5th Annual Jax Poetry Fest to a virtual event. Want to participate? Please consider submitting a Read More …