Jacksonville, Florida
I Heart Books brought to you by the Florida Writers Association. Saturday, May 19, from Noon until 4PM. There will be 75 authors under one roof. This event covers all genres, from children’s to romance, murder mystery to thriller. Sponsored by the Florida Writers Association, this Read More …
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 …
Today, Delegates from Nelson Mandela Bay, Jacksonville’s Sister City in South Africa, were accompanied by Any Crane of the The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and Bob White of Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville as they walked through the 25th anniversary of “Through Our Eyes,” which is currently Read More …
Earth Day is held every year on April 22. Organizers settled on this date as it is in the spring but does not conflict with the religious holidays of Easter and Passover. It is also said that one of the organizers, Julian Koenig came up with Read More …
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park is the birth site of James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson. Money raised during the inaugural Lavilla Jazz and Heritage Festival will be dedicated to the development of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park. On this site, in Read More …
The Lavilla Jazz & Heritage Festival is a FREE jazz fest and celebration of the rich history of one of Jacksonville’s most culturally significant neighborhoods. Lavilla was a popular destination for America’s music royalty during Jazz’s golden era, dubbing the district, the Harlem of the Read More …
Join the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve in celebrating National Park Week. They have multiple events planned all week to connect people with Jacksonville’s National Park. Admission is FREE at all National Parks for National Park Week. Saturday April 21- Craft Day at Fort Caroline Read More …
You’re invited to WJCT’s annual Be My Neighbor Day! When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Where: WJCT Studios 100 Festival Park Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Join Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, with their friends Arthur, Jet Propulsion, Curious George and the Man Read More …
The Justice Pub has commuted the sentence of the former Mark’s Jacksonville Downtown club and lounge at 315 E. Bay St. in the historic Hutchinson-Suddath Building. The building is no longer locked up behind closed doors. It is free and freshly painted with a kick Read More …
Opening Reception Friday, April 13, 2018 6pm – 8pm Yellow House 577 King Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 The reception is free and open to the public. Meet the artists and writers. Enjoy live music and poetry readings. Engage in meaningful dialogue. Light refreshments will be served. Read More …
A Dapper Day Outing. Uniting Pin-ups. While many people have heard about Dapper Day at Disney, many don’t have the opportunity to travel and get that same experience. That is why Pin Ups at the Zoo was formed. Why the zoo? Zoos have a timeless feel and is Read More …
Part of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Public Art Week 2018 Friday from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Over 50 public art installations will be featured during the Art in the Urban Core: A Walking Tour in downtown Jacksonville’s urban core. The tour will highlight both private Read More …
National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets’ website Poets.org serves as a hub Read More …
Jax Poetry Fest is an annual event produced by the North Florida nonprofit, Hope at Hand. It is free to the public. Every April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, JPF works to inspire community-based poetry projects and spark a love for language in North Read More …
April 1 – 7 is Public Art Week. JPL invites you to celebrate with a walking tour of public art at the Main Library. Have you ever wanted to know more about the Owl sculpture at the Laura Street entrance? Or perhaps what the Imagination Read More …
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 …
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 …
The first of its kind in North Florida. Word Revolt Art Gallery invites you to the opening reception of “Stronger Together“. This curated exhibition joins a talented group of female artists who unite through art and imagination who break the boundaries of competition to support & Read More …