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 East Duval Street (First United Methodist Church) with festive lights synchronized to recorded songs of the season performed by JCC. Holiday, Christmas and Hanukkah songs will be broadcast on 94.5 FM radio for onlookers to enjoy.

Downtown Dazzle begins Friday, November 24, 2017 and continues through New Year’s Eve. Each night, 20-minute presentations will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 9:30 p.m. The synchronized lights designed by Darren Hufty, who along with Miller Electric, bring the building and the downtown block to life. The sponsor for the event is Elena Flats, LLC
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Sunday
Christmas Music in the Park!
Come join us for a family friendly Christmas/holiday concert on the green at Memorial Park on Dec. 10th. Let our instrumental music give you the holiday spirit as we play everyone’s Christmas/holiday favorites! The music begins at 3pm, so bring your lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy some beautiful music while the kids enjoy running around in the park.

Jekyll Comic Con 2017 featuring Hyde Horror Alley

Holiday Pops
3 PM · Jacksonville Symphony · Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s favorite holiday tradition is back and better than ever. Featuring the talents of the Symphony, Symphony Chorus, guest singers, dancers, and the area’s only guaranteed snowfall. You’ll want to get your tickets early as good seats go quickly.

Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville
3 PM · Jacksonville Jewish Center
The concert is free and open to the public.

Deck the Chairs – Night of Music & Dance
4 PM · Seawalk Pavilion · Jacksonville Beach
Come out to Deck the Chairs and join us for the Night of Music & Dance.  The night will feature five area dance companies with hundreds of young performers, a visit from Santa, kids activities, food trucks, concessions, and an appearance by the Jacksonville Icemen.

Santa Photos
5 PM · Saint Francis Animal Hospital
Photos with Santa for your pets and/or your entire family. $10 donation for a print out or $15 donation for a print out and a digital copy. All proceeds go to help Saint Francis continue helping those pets in need.

Swing Night Out: The Volstead!
7 PM · The Volstead · Jacksonville

\MindBlown 2
6:30 PM · Theatre Jacksonville

Laugh Lounge
8 PM · Dos Gatos

Monday
Late Nite Open Mic with Charlie Shuck at Nighthawks
“Songs, Poems and Beer”
2952 Roosevelt Blvd  

Trivia Mondays with The Specktator
7:30 PM · European Street Cafe-Riverside

Yu-Gi-Oh! Mondays (YuGiOh Locals)
7:15 PM · Jacksonville Game Center

Dragon Ball Super TCG Tournament
7 PM · Cool Stuff Games – Jacksonville
Join us at Cool Stuff Games this Monday as we Start our weekly Dragon Ball Super Tournaments with a little extra kick.  

$5 Entry. There will be 2 packs of Union Force or Galactic Battle per person entered into the prize support. After top cut + 1 round of single elimination the remaining players will each receive a tournament pack Vol. 2.

Event Starts at 7:00 PM. Swiss Tournament format.  Prizes to top 4/8 depending on player count Four rounds, no playoff.

Tuesday
FLORIDA BLUE FREE TUESDAY 4 pm – 9 pm
Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue

Musicanship Jam Session  
Perfect Rack Billards 10 pm – 2 am
1186 Edgewood Ave S Jacksonville, Florida, FL 32205
(904) 384-0587

Every Single Artist Lounge
5:30 PM · Yellow House

Jax Beach Art Walk
5 PM · Jax Beach Art Walk

Women’s March Jax Holiday Social
6:30 PM · Uptown Kitchen & Bar · Jacksonville

Trivia Tuesdays With Kerry Speckman
7 PM · Crispy’s Springfield Gallery · Jacksonville

Wednesday
Midweek Farmers Market  

Hosted by The Court Urban Food Park
Hogan Street Jacksonville, FL 32202

Fathom Events in HD: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
The Ridgefield Playhouse

The Singer Songwriter Spotlight at Rain Dogs    
9 pm – 1 am
1045 Park St Jacksonville, Florida, FL 32204
(904) 379-4969  

The Dead of Night w/ DJ Giani! Every 2nd Weds at Eclipse!    
Hosted by
Eclipse Riverside
4219 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32210

Open Mic at Across the Street
7:30 pm – 2 am
948 Edgewood Ave S Jacksonville, Florida, FL 32205
(904) 683-4182

Open Mic at   Shores Liquors and Bar of Avondale   
Starts at 10 pm 21 and up
3644 Saint Johns Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 389-1131

Open Mic at Brass Anchor Pub
8 pm -11 pm
2292 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach,  FL 32233
904-249-0301 / Website    

Thursday
Avondale’s Christmas Art Walk and Holiday Market
Hosted by 904 Happy Hour and The Shoppes of Avondale
St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32205  

Hemming Park’s Totally Lit Hanukkah Party
5 PM · Hemming Park · Jacksonville

Free small bites happy hour every Thursday
Hosted by HOBNOB and Unity Plaza Jax
220 Riverside Ave, Ste 110, Jacksonville, Florida 32202

College/Military Night
Hosted by GLHF Game Bar
2 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32202     

Literature, Art, Music with Tim Gilmore & Shep Shepard
6 PM · Chamblin’s Uptown · Jacksonville

Emerging Black | After Hours Business Mixer
7 PM · Myth Nightclub, Element Bistro & Craft Bar

Come out and showcase your business, enjoy drinks and network to future business partners, clientele and/or employees!! Let’s continue to build a community of resources and referrals!! Remember if you are a new business starting out and need to network, or you have been in business for a while and looking to attract new clientele this is the spot for you. PLEASE BRING YOU BUSINESS CARDS.

Thursday Mug Club & Live Music
Oct 26, 2017 – Feb 16, 2018The Garage – Riverside


Friday
Whiteway Deli & Tavern Grand Reopening
5 PM · Whiteway Deli & Tavern

Mad Cowford Improv Holiday Show
7:30 PM · The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House

Karaoke Night At Crispy’s
8 PM · Crispy’s Springfield Gallery · Jacksonville

Planetarium Night Live presents: Left Out In the Cold
7 PM · Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville · Jacksonville

 December Nerd Trivia Night
8 PM · GLHF Game Bar · Jacksonville

 Jacksonville Giants Home Opener vs Port City Tornadoes
7 PM · Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville

 6th Annual Toy Collection Benefit & Holiday Party
 6 PM Hosted by Law Office of John M Phillips

The Grand Winter Ball at Eclipse! 12/15 Free Shots & Dance Music
6 PM · Eclipse Riverside · Jacksonvile

Eclipse presents: The Grand Winter Ball! [12/15] •
Dress up in your finest and get ready to dance!
Everyone decked out for the evening will be greeted at the door  with a ticket for Free Alcohol!
• VJ Canaan spins open format dance music! Top 40, 80’s, Hip Hop, “Guilty Pleasures,” and anything that will get your booty moving and feet shuffling!
• Costuming ideas for the evening (and for the free booze!): Formal Attire, Masquerade Costumes, Victorian Dress, Corsets, Frocks, and the like!
• Eclipse will be decorated for winter and will be lit in all ice blue!
• Visit our Go-Go cage for the best dancing and selfie opportunities!
• Charity cover option: Skip the $5 cover by bringing a new or gently used toy for our Toys-for-Tots toy drive!

Saturday
5th Annual Holiday Trains – Opening Day
10 AM · Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville ·
All Aboard! The Holiday Trains are pulling into MOSH for their 5th consecutive year!
Presented by The Toy Train Collectors of Jacksonville, this special motorized holiday train display will be located on the third floor at MOSH from December 16 through December 31, 2017.

The holiday train display will feature volunteer operators available to engage visitors about trains, engineering and model building. The trains will be rotated throughout each day as they travel through a winter wonderland!

Special dates include Friday, December 22 with Polar Express and other holiday trains and Friday, December 29 with Military trains.

Cost: Annual Holiday Trains is included with regular Museum admission.

Mistletoe & Metal: A Holiday Cosmic Concert
7:30 PM · Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville · Jacksonville
Get ready to ring in the holidays at the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium with a little Mistletoe & Metal!
Experience total sensory entertainment as laser lights, high-def images and digital sound collide to create a Cosmic Concert! Cosmic Concerts begin promptly on the hour. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of show times.
Sponsored by Folio Media House.
$5 per person per show
$2.50 for MOSH Members
$1 Laser glasses
Drinks may be purchased from 7:30 — 9:30 p.m.
This is a 21+ event.
LASER X  |  8 — 9 p.m.

San Marco Luminaria
6 PM · San Marco