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Participants become paleontologists as they investigate fo

Come play video games with local police officers!

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For Teens 12-18 Only: Love anime? Want to find new friends

Join us for a free ZINE-IN at Solune Coffee, 2650 Ros

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Yo Quiero Bailar Fest is more than a party â itâs an experience.A world where music, lights, and energy collide, and everyday people come together to dance & let loose. We bring the hottest sounds in ReggaetĂłn, Dembow, Latin House, and Trap, creating a space where everyone moves to the same rhythm. No VIP sections, no egos â just pure energy, unity, and good vibes from start to finish. Every city we land in becomes part of the movement â a celebration of Latin culture, passion, and freedom. From the first drop to the last song, the crowd becomes one heartbeat. Yo Quiero Bailar Fest is more than a night out.Itâs a reminder that music connects us all âAnd when the beat hits, thereâs only one thing left to say: AndYO QUIERO BAILAR

Life Labs are free workshops offered by trained profession

Join us at the Riverside Arts Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for local art, shopping, food and live music!  

Join us every Saturday for free access to the art, artists, and ideas of our time! MOCA Jacksonville and @uofnorthflorida are pleased to partner with @vystarcreditunion to make the arts more accessible to our community through VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA.

Ages 18+This life drawing series, led by local artist Keila Elisabeth on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 12 â 3 p.m., is designed for artists of all levels of experience. Learn and practice general proportion and key anatomical landmarks by studying a live model. A focus will be placed on creating dynamic figures, demonstration and practice of gesture drawings, and intentional consideration of different levels of finish.Materials are not provided for this class. Bring your own materials to draw. Newsprint and charcoal are recommended for gesture drawing, but any drawing medium is acceptable for longer poses.

Join local artist Reed Harper in MOCAâs 5th floor studio for a monthly ceramics workshop. Develop your hand building and glazing skills in this recurring class for artists of all abilities. Low-fire clay, tools, and basic glaze options are provided. Students are welcome to bring additional tools and low-fire glazes. Kiln firing of 1 small piece completed in workshop included for each class attended.

LOL JAX FILM FESTIVAL is a two-day (August 1-2, 2026) comedy festival. LOL JAX platforms local films, stand-up comedy, music, and vendors. The festival invites guests to âLove Our Localsâ while âLaughing Out Loudâ. Doors open at 5pm each night at WJCT Studios. To learn more please visit LOLJAX.COM.

Introducing Saturday Sounds at Friendship Fountain! Starting 8/16, join us every Saturday night from 6â9PM for live music in the heart of Jacksonville! đş Second Saturdays will continue to feature smooth Jazz vibes.đş Last Saturdays are still all about the crowd-favorite Silent Disco.đ¤ On all other Saturdays, experience a rotating lineup of local artists and genres performing live at the Fountain! Come out each week to enjoy:đ Food Trucksđš The Fountain BarⲠIconic Fountain Viewsđľ Great Music & Good Vibes Check out the artist lineup for our first few Saturday Sounds events below đ8/16 â @ramblerkane8/23 â @dlo_jax8/30 â Silent Disco with @hushhushjax9/6 â @adamcottonmusic9/13 â Jazz Band provided by @jlinstitute9/20 â Scott Halls

Lucky Duck Promotions is excited to announce our event series SHIP FEST is back! Located at the USS Orleck retired Naval Ship in Downtown Jacksonville Florida. This is our 6th annual White Attire party so come dressed in your best all white outfit. The Event is from 6-10p on Saturday, August 1st. Access to the shipyard is 18+ at this event. When you board the ship there are 3 stages and multiple levels of the ship you can explore. To see the ship & more details on Instagram tap below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZssVO-tWpg/?igsh=ang4NW51dHd1NXNs We have VIP tables available on the main stage which is hosted by Sunset Sessions playing house music, there are limited tables left so please book along with your ticket. In the middle of the ship we will have a dueling DJ stage where DJs face off to play their favorite songs and in the back of the ship we will have a 360 boiler room style stage where we will be playing Top 40 Bass hits. Food will be available on site via food truck. This event will happen rain or shine unless there is a hurricane in that circumstance there will be a rescheduled date. No refunds or credits. Please keep in mind this is a non-smoking event and heels are not recommended.

Okay we BACK!! The OPEN sign is on! Food cooking up! Drinks are flowing! Another Saturday Night, another Island Saturdays!! You missed us? We missed you too! Dinner Upstairs starts @ 8pEveryone FREE till 11 DownstairsLate Night Kitchen open all nightBottle Specials!VIP Available! Good Food! Good Drinks! Good Vibes all night long!

Sip, savor, and cruise the St. Johns Riverâyour perfect Sunday starts here! Step aboard the Royal Princess for our First Sunday Brunch Cruiseâa relaxing and elevated way to enjoy Jacksonville from the water.Guests will board the elegant Royal Princess for a scenic relaxing cruise along Jacksonvilleâs beautiful St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville. Royal Princess features three levels to explore, including two spacious climate control indoor decks and an open-air upper level. The main dining level includes comfortable seating with round tables of 6-10, a small outer deck, buffet area, and a handicap-accessible restroom. The second level indoor entertainment deck features a dance floor, full-service âRiver Barâ, and separate menâs and womenâs restrooms. Above, the open-air top deck offers 360-degree views of the river and skyline along with our popular âSkye Bar.â Guests are encouraged to stroll between levels, enjoy conversation with fellow cruisers, and take in the sceneryâwhile keeping an eye out for dolphins along the way.

Our weekly Sunday Funday is ready for you! We will kick off the after party at 3pm with Sunday Service and Q45 will take over as the sun sets on the river. Drink specials all day long: $6 Seltzers $12 Cucumber Water $12 Local Bee $35 hookah 21+ only **Entry is subject to venue capacity & dress code â first-come, first-served**

LOL JAX FILM FESTIVAL is a two-day (August 1-2, 2026) comedy festival. LOL JAX platforms local films, stand-up comedy, music, and vendors. The festival invites guests to âLove Our Localsâ while âLaughing Out Loudâ. Doors open at 5pm each night at WJCT Studios. To learn more please visit LOLJAX.COM.

Dude Perfect is bringing their Squad Games Tour 2026 to Jacksonville on Sunday, August 2, 2026. This high-energy arena show features the five friendsâCoby, Cory, Garrett, Cody, and Tylerâperforming their signature trick shots and larger-than-life challenges.

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Attention, Junior Scientists! This STEM-based program for

Free Zumba at Friendship Fountain from 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday!

đ¤ OPEN MIC NIGHT at Bold City Brewery! Join us every Tuesday for a night of local talent, cold beer, and good vibes. đś Musicians ⢠Comedians ⢠Poets ⢠First-timers welcome â° Sign-ups at 7PM đş $2 Duval Light pints all night Grab a pint & grab the mic. đď¸

Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. Led by a volunteer Docent, tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museumâs collection.   Image CreditWillard Leroy Metcalf (American, 1858 â 1925), Ponte Alla Badia, Florence, 1913, oil on canvas, 29 ½ x 26 Âź in., Partial gift to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens from Diane DeMell Jacobsen, Ph. D., in memory of her husband, Thomas H. Jacobsen, AG.2003.8.1.

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First Wednesday Art WalkThe First Wednesday of Each Month from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Jacksonville Downtown Vision has proudly hosted the First Wednesday Art Walk since 2003 to welcome people to DTJax and celebrate the communityâs deep pool of creative talent. Art Walk has returned after a break due to the pandemic and now takes place monthly! We invite you to bring your family, friends and coworkers for a self-guided tour of Downtownâs northbank core on the first Wednesday of every month. Explore three major hubs: James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie (duPont Center) and Melanin Market at The Breezeway at Vystar Tower, and all the businesses and public art between. Art Walk runs 5-9 p.m., rain or shine.  

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Free Yoga in Jacksonville, FL

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Due to popularity and space, JETSET Pilates weekly class will have two 30-minute sessions at 6:30pm and 7:15pm every Wednesday. Effective immediately starting this week at Riverfront Music Garden! Class is free to attend. Please bring your own mat and come join this community!

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Wine Down & Trivia Wednesday đˇđ§  â° Open 3â10pm𧠠Trivia kicks off 7pmđ Cheeseburger Slider Special:⢠2 sliders + fries â $9⢠3 sliders + fries â $12đˇ ALL wines are BOGO! Grab your crew & come hang. Cheers! đť

Due to popularity and space, JETSET Pilates weekly class will have two 30-minute sessions at 6:30pm and 7:15pm every Wednesday. Effective immediately starting this week at Riverfront Music Garden! Class is free to attend. Please bring your own mat and come join this community!

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Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, J

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, J

đď¸ The Sitting Room Series đą đSAVE THE DATEđJuly 9, 16, 23, and 30 & August 6 and 134pm-7pmat 3 LOCATIONS (revealed soon) đđŤ A brightly colored, traveling couch will become a magnet for conversations, fostering connection in Downtown Jacksonville through this 6-week pop-up storytelling series. đď¸đ @sittingroomjax has recreated the comfiness and nostalgia of your family living room in the streeteries recently installed around Downtown by the DIA in partnership with our brick and mortars. We invite locals and visitors alike to share the untold stories of Jacksonville this summer. Congrats to the team behind this project for completing six weeks of placemaking school, taking advanced classes, and clocking HOURS and hours leading up to this moment! Say hi to the minds behind the scenes: @fine_tuned@breenixx@truskills

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We love seeing our local community thrive! đ If youâre looking for something fun this Friday, check out the all-new âFeel Good Friday Marketâ. Great food, artisan goods, and amazing local vendors coming together to make our community stronger.

First Fridays at the Fountain continue every First Friday of the month from 5-9:30 p.m.The special event will have a DJ, cash Bar, food trucks, vendors, and lawn games all localized at the Fountain!

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