Jacksonville, Florida
Friday, April 21st JaxParks Movie Night in the Park will be at Rogers Park located at 11950 San Jose Blvd. with “Turning Red” This free family fun event starts at 8pm – Get there early with your chairs and blankets and enjoy some free popcorn Read More …
Every Thursday in April James Weldon Johnson Park hosts Poetry in the Park from 12pm – 1pm – presented by Hope at Hand, Inc. This Thursday’s featured Poet: A.H.Y.N.T.E. at first sight may make your tongue quiver due to fear of imminent mispronunciation. Despite the Read More …
Attention all jazz lovers! Get ready to celebrate some of the best musical talent from around the world at the 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival! Join us May 25- 28 for soulful melodies, electrifying performances, and endless good vibes! Visit JacksonvilleJazzFest.com for more info!
Two Weeks Away: Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union Don’t miss the return of Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union! The concert series is returning to Riverfront Plaza this spring on each Thursday in April. The series will kick off on April 6th with American Read More …
Due to inclement weather, this event is being rescheduled for tomorrow evening, March 11th, same time and same location. Join Jaxparks for Matilda the movie at Willow Branch Park on Friday, March 10th at 6:30 pm (Sunset). Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs but Read More …
James Weldon Johnson Park’s Hip Hop Festival returns on Saturday, February 18, 2023 for its second year to once again shine light on the Duval Hip Hop scene while paying special homage to the late Paten Locke – a Duval based, internationally acclaimed Hip Hop Legend. The festival was so Read More …
Like a ghostly wraith he drifted through the heavy snow and sleet, Powerful muscles rippling, eyes taking in every dropping snowflake Upon the ice he trod quietly on massive padded giant feet, He lowered his head to lick the ice, his mighty thirst to slake. Read More …
A new documentary film focusing on children of Holocaust survivors premieres tomorrow in Jacksonville. Traces, Voices of the Second Generation focuses mostly on individuals from Northeast Florida, several of whom will be on hand for the film’s debut and will answer questions afterward. The premiere is set Read More …
This February, a nationwide film release will feature a local actor and executive producer. Jacksonville native RJ Cyler is the star of “Freedom’s Path,” premiering in 200 theaters on February 3rd. Cyler attended Englewood High School and Edward Waters University before moving to Los Angeles Read More …
A school play at Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has been canceled because of “content concerns”. The play “Indecent” won Tony awards during its Broadway run in 2017. Indecent is based on Sholem Asch’s play, God of Vengeance. The play’s plot involves a Read More …
The Merry & Bright Movie Night Presented by Live Oak Contracting will feature two Christmas classics! Join us on the evening of December 16th at 6 p.m. for How the Grinch Stole Christmas and stay for the 8 p.m. showing of Jack Frost on the Read More …
Lydia Maria Child wrote the poem titled “The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day,” in 1845. It is best known for its opening lines “Over the river and through the wood, to grandfather’s house we go.” Her poem gained its lasting popularity in 1874 when Read More …
MOCA Jacksonville’s team has completed a post-storm evaluation on our campus. The museum will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 for VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA. MOCA are thrilled to be able to offer this free access day through the generous support of Read More …
SPAR Council is excited to present Historic Springfield’s favorite day of the year – Jacksonville PorchFest is tak ing place this Saturday, November 5th, from 12 pm to 8 pm on the East side of Main Street. Attendees will enjoy 25 performers of all different genres on 18 Read More …
There are a couple of weeks left to check out “Duval Art Downtown” at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch. It features some amazing paintings and sculptures from art educators from Duval County Public Schools.They are featured in the Gallery on Main located on the Read More …
Are you looking for meaningful Halloween family traditions that teach your child more give than gimme? You already bought a costume (or a second one if you got it too early), carved a pumpkin (or a second one if you got it too early), and stocked up Read More …
This Friday at Riverfront Plaza! Bring the family and a blanket downtown to Downtown Vision, Inc.‘s free Movie Night featuring “Casper” at 6pm, followed by “Beetlejuice” at 8pm. Food trucks will be on hand – Dogs on leashes and costumes are encouraged! For more information Read More …
Attention comic and zine makers and fans! Join us in downtown Jax for the first Duval Comic and Zine Fest – coming to the Main Library on Saturday, October 22 from 12 – 5 p.m. Make, trade and READ zines! Meet over four dozen local, Read More …