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 …

Simply Sara’s, where heroes wear aprons

James and Sara “Sally” Mangham,  their business still boarded up from the storm, without power, both at their home and their restaurant, looked out at their community and the blow Hurricane Irma had struck.  They couldn’t give their neighbors electricity or make the flood waters Read More …

Things to Examine the week of September 17, 2017

Sunday Swing Night Out: The Volstead! Hosted by The Dance Shack Mr & Miss River City Pride Pageant Hosted by River City Pride – Jacksonville, Florida Metro Entertainment Complex Open Stage Open Mic Night at Hourglass LINK UP.1 Hosted by Henergy Reserve Nighthawks Monday JYD Read More …

Things to Examine the week of September 3, 2017

Sunday Vagabond Flea – Last Summer Market! Hosted by Vagabond Flea Jewelry • Vintage • Ceramics • Succulents • Home Goods • Clothing • Art • Beauty Supplies • Food • Coffee • Beer Poetry Night at Shantytown 9 pm until Midnight Shantytown Pub Open Read More …

Things to Examine the week of August 27, 2017

Sunday August – African Village Bazaar Hosted by African Village, Inc. and Ritz Theatre and Museum Super Roll Sunday with Bold City Cosplay Hosted by Chamblin’s Uptown Get your tabletop gaming on.   Dirty Dancing 30th Anniversary   Hosted by The Florida Theatre Arts & Drafts: ROCK & Read More …

2017 Jacksonville Tattoo Convention

August 25 – August 27 Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, FL.32092 Ticket information and hours.This will be the Jacksonville Tattoo Convention’s thirteenth year. Each year they have gotten bigger and better while maintaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The artists are Read More …

Things to Examine the week of August 13, 2017

 Sunday Super Roll Sunday with Bold City Cosplay  Hosted by Chamblin’s Uptown Get your table top gaming on.   Second Sunday at Stetson’s Featuring Charley Groth Hosted by North Florida Folk Network Florida Master Artist Charley Groth will perform. Jacksonville’s Annual China Cat Sunflower Festival Read More …

Jacksonville’s Annual China Cat Sunflower Festival

Your GPS can’t tell you how to get to Shakedown Street but this Sunday, August 13th at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum and adjacent grounds you will find the closest thing to it that Jacksonville has to offer. That’s right folks it’s time for the annual China Read More …

Things to Examine the week of August 6, 2017

Sunday The Jungle Book 50th Anniversary    Hosted by The Florida Theatre   128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202     August Cosplay Workshop – Foam Weapons Hosted by Bold City Cosplay   The Hourglass Pub   345 E Bay St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202   Read More …

Art at Bay Street: August

Wednesday, August  2 from 5 pm – 11:30 pm You know the drill. We have art, beer, and food. Come here and buy, drink, and eat those things. The end. We will have our regular assortment of artists as well as a few new faces. If Read More …

Things to Examine the week of July 30, 2017

Sunday I Love The 90’s: Hosted by The Savannah Sweet Tease     The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House 345 E Bay St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Monday Late Nite Open Mic with Charlie Shuck at Nighthawks “Songs, Poems and Beer” 2952 Roosevelt Blvd Tuesday FLORIDA BLUE Read More …

The Cypher featuring Black Calla

The Cypher Open Mic Poetry & Soul  featuring the Black Calla Band. Thursday, July 20, 2017 Upstairs at De Real Ting Cafe. The Open Mic is limited so be sure to get there early and get your name on the list if you wish to perform. Read More …

Asian Food Festival

Our Third Annual Asian Food Festival returns Saturday, July 8 from 5 – 9 p.m. in Hemming Park. Enjoy authentic Asian and Asian-inspired dishes from Cely’s Filipino Food, Fusion Food Truck, Hapa Li, & Blazin Azn, Kazo Sushi Burrito, Asian American Finger Foods, and First Coast Snowie Ice. Plus imported Asian Read More …