Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • February 15, 2022
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This week brings plenty of exciting events to choose from. Sports fans can go to a UNF or Giants basketball game and hockey fans can go see the Icemen. There are plays and shows if you want a way to escape the cooler weather. There's a car show, hip hop festival, and way more. Make sure to plan ahead with the upcoming events section. There are festivals you will want to get tickets for!

UNF Basketball

Where: UNF Arena

Come enjoy the UNF Ospreys play this season. Bring your family and friends and cheer on the Ospreys!

UNF Men's Basketball vs FGCU 2/19 5PM (Homecoming)

UNF Men's Basketball vs Jacksonville University 2/23 7PM

UNF Men's Basketball vs Stetson 2/26 1PM

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Jacksonville Icemen Games

Where: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena

Check out the upcoming games at home for the Icemen!

Jacksonville Icemen vs South Carolina Stingrays 2/20 at 3PM

Jacksonville Icemen vs Norfolk Admirals 2/23 at 7PM

Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades 2/25 at 7PM

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Giants Basketball

Attention all basketball fans! Come see the Giants play this season. They have plenty of home games to choose from. Check out their website to see their full schedule and pick a game!  Call (904) 355-6531 for tickets.

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Discover Fort Mose: Jazz and Blues Series

Where:  15 Fort Mose Trail

When: 2/16- 2/26

In the course of two weekends, from February 18-26, 2022, world-class artists like Tank & The Bangas and Gregory Porter will grace our stages to celebrate these two incredible genres of music at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Proceeds from this event will support construction of an on-site fort representation and development of interpretive resources. The original fort was destroyed during the Battle of Bloody Mose in 1740.

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The Play that Goes Wrong

When: 2/17-3/13

Where: Alhambra Theatre

One of the best parts about live theater is that anything can happen, but what about when EVERYTHING happens? Laugh along with the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, who are trying to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery, while beset with disasters.

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Sip & Stroll on the Southbank Riverwalk

When: 2/17 5PM

Come enjoy city views while eating some tasty food.  Every third Thursday you can come out and enjoy live music, drinks, and more. 

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Club Heaven Jax

@ClubHeavenJax is Jacksonville’s newest Miami-style nightclub offering premium bottle service, a delicious food menu, + 5 star hospitality- all in a sexy + sophisticated environment.

 Pre-sale tickets are sold out but you can still get tickets at the door! VIP tables are also available. For more info or to reserve, call or text (904) 525 - 6747

 

 

THEATREWORKS: I HAVE A DREAM

When: 2/17 10AM

Where: Florida Theater

The phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronicled in this compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the American Century. Inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, Dr. King becomes the prime mover behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, putting his philosophy of non-violent protest to work. He gains national recognition and becomes the dominant force in the Civil Rights Movement during its decade of greatest achievement. Your audience will be inspired by the story of this great leader’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”

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Walker Hayes 

When: 2/18 8PM

Where: Florida Theater

His recent EP Country Stuff includes the RIAA certified Platinum smash hit “Fancy Like,” which has topped every country streaming and sales chart since its release, and has spent 8 weeks and counting at the number one spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. Called “the song of the summer” by The TODAY Show, the track is now in the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songs. Propelled by the TikTok dance Hayes made to the song with his teenage daughter, “Fancy Like” has been used over half a million times on the app, with that original, homemade video, racking up over 30 million views and being used in a national Applebee’s campaign.

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The Brumos Collection

When: 2/19

Where: 5159 San Pablo Rd. S

This Saturday, February 19, head to @thebrumoscollection‘s very first Saturday Social! Car lovers will feast their eyes and ears with this packed agenda: 

Collection cars inside and outside

Some collection cars will be started so people can hear their unique engines .

 Concours hosted by Florida Crown Region of the Porsche Club of America

Technical staff on-hand for questions

UNF’s Osprey Racing team will display and start their Formula SAE car. 

Food truck

Tickets are *only* $14.99 for ages 13+ (12 and under are FREE!) which is a huge discount from normal pricing! 

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Beethoven to Brahms

When: 2/18-2/19

Where: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts

Have you ever stepped into shoes you felt you could never fill? Imagine the crushing feeling Brahms – and all of his contemporaries for that matter – felt trying to write a symphony after Beethoven’s Ninth. It wasn’t until Brahms was in his mid-40s that he felt ready to present his very first to the world, but it was certainly worth the wait. Brilliant German conductor Markus Stenz makes his Jacksonville Symphony premiere in an evening filled with the power and expressive lyricism of Brahms’ First Symphony along with the most popular of Beethoven’s overtures to his lone surviving opera, now known as Fidelio.

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The Big Bounce America

When: 2/18-2/20

Where: Riverfront Plaza

Do you wish to relive the joy of bounce houses from when you were younger? Good news, you can this weekend at the Big Bounce America. There are so many bounce houses and options to pick from. 

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JWJ’s Hip Hop Festival

When: 2/19 

Where: James Weldon Johnson Park

On Saturday, February 19, 2022, join Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park for JWJ’s Hip Hop Festival: Lifting Duval’s Legendary Voices - a celebration to honor Black History Month in a unique and authentic way, by teaching the next generation the (core) pillars of Hip Hop:

Emceeing/Lyricism | DJing/Turntablism | Breakdance | Graffiti | Knowledge

JWJ’s Hip Hop Festival will be a platform to educate, illuminate, and acknowledge ALL the elements that encompass Hip Hop in our city – past, present, and future.

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Beatles by Classic Album Lives

When: 2/20 8PM

Where: Florida Theater

Let It Be is the 12th and final studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 8 May 1970, almost a month after the group’s breakup, in tandem with the motion picture of the same name. Like most of the band’s previous releases, the album topped record charts in many countries, including both the US and the UK.

However, the critical response was generally unfavorable, and Let It Be came to be regarded as one of the most controversial rock albums in history with hits like “Across the Universe”, “Let It Be”, “Maggie Mae”, “Get Back”, “ The Long and Winding Road” and more. Join the band for a greatest hits set after the album!

Classic Albums Live takes classic albums and performs them live, on stage – without all the gimmickry and cheesy impersonations – using the world’s greatest musicians.

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BRIDAL EXPO 

When: 2/20

Where: Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village

Explore NEFL’s top wedding professionals under one roof. Doors open from 1-4, and you can get FREE entry!

Reserve your tickets with the link below and put “CitrusTwist” in as a promo code for 2 free tickets!

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Cats the Musical

When: 2/22- 2/27

Where: Moran Theatre Times Union Center

​​Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—”Memory”. Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. 

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Riverside Arts Market

When: Saturdays 10-3

Where: 715 Riverside Ave

Enjoy local makers, artists, and farmers under the bridge. It’s free and pet friendly. Bring some friends and enjoy the market rain or shine.

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 Amphitheatre Farmers Market

When: Saturdays 8:30AM-12:30PM 

Where: St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Come check out the Amphitheatre Farmers Market each Saturday under the oaks for local, fresh food, produce straight from the farm, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special events and features take place each week, check the individual event listings to see what's coming up!

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Community First Igloo Ice Skating

We may live in Florida, but that doesn’t mean we can’t ice skate! Check out the schedule to plan a day. What a perfect experience for all ages.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  

The St. Augustine Spanish Food + Wine Festival

When: 2/24-2/26

Attn: Wine, food, + culture lovers! The St. Augustine Spanish Food + Wine Festival returns this February! Held on the grounds of the beautiful Flagler College + Lightner Museum, the Spanish Food + Wine Fest will feature over 100 Spanish wines, and tapas from some of the best restaurants in the Oldest City, like Michael’s Tasting Room, Blackfly + Collage.. to name a few!With 3 different experiences on 3 different days, Feb. 24-26, there’s something fit for you!

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Music in Avondale

When: 2/25 6-9PM

Where: St. Johns Ave in Avondale

Music in Avondale is the perfect way for you to jam while supporting local businesses and artists! Get your groove on and dance the night away.

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Bold City Con

When: 2/25-2/27

Where: Regency Square Mall

Bold City Con 2022 is a new event being brought to Jacksonville, FL by Hall of Heroes, a local event production company who have been producing quality pop culture and nerdy events for the last six years (12 in just 2021). 

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World of Nations

When: 2/26 and 2/27

Where: Metropolitan Park

This is a must see for foodies and shoppers. World of Nations brings tasty food and drinks from all over the world to one place! They also have merchandise for sale and live music performances. Countries participating in the World of Nations Celebration include: The Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, St. Lucia, Turkey, U.S.A., U.S. Virgin Islands and Venezuela. Come travel the world without leaving!

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Sneakerfete

When: 2/26 12-5PM

Where: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center

Calling all Sneakerheads! This is an event you will not want to miss. Sneakerfete  is back and allows you to buy, sell, and trade your shoes. You can buy tickets at the door or online, but you’ll save if purchased in advance.

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Abba Mania

When: 2/26 8PM

Where: Florida Theater

 ABBA MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production.

Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.

ABBA MANIA brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then ABBA MANIA is for you!

So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: “Mamma Mia”, “Voulez Vous”, “Dancing Queen”, “Winner Takes It All”, “Super Trouper” and many more.

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Michael Cavanaugh: The Music of Elton John & More

When: 2/25 and 2/26

The New York Times calls him “amazing.” Variety says he’s “brilliant.” You stood and cheered after his Music of Billy Joel show with the Symphony. Now, Michael Cavanaugh returns to Jacksonville to join the Symphony in performing the music of the other great piano man, Elton John. “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man” and many more. Whether you loved his last show or missed it, be sure to join Michael and the Symphony for a Crocodile Rockin’ night. 

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JSYO Winter Concert

When: 2/26 at 5PM

Where: Jacoby Symphony Hall

Join the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras for their winter performance! Come out and support the community.

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Riverside Craft Beer Fest

When: 2/27 from 1-4

Where: Fuller Warren Bridge

 Save the date for the 8th Annual Riverside Craft Beer Fest. At the festival, sample over 100 craft beers, enjoy live music, enjoy great food + more! All proceeds benefit Community Hospice & Palliative Care Pedscare! 

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Downtown Dance Series

When: 2/27 7PM-10PM

Where: Underbelly

Crescendo Amelia is proud to announce eight spectacular and memorable evenings across Northeast Florida. This series will feature our 9-piece band in Jacksonville, and our 14-piece band on Amelia Island. Perfect for dancing or just enjoying the sounds of a classic big band with a modern flair, these events offer a variety of music from the 1920’s through the 2000’s. Food & drink are available at both locations for purchase. A variety of ticketing options are available online including student, senior, and reserved VIP tables. Singer line-up TBA.

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Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday

When: 3/1 11AM- 10PM

Where: Wicked Barley

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us on the creek for a Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, March 1st! The family friendly celebration starts at 11am with food specials and beer releases. Jacksonville's premiere brass band, Junco Royals, join us in the Beer Garden at 6:30pm.

 

 First Wednesday Art Walk 

When: 3/2

Downtown Vision has proudly hosted the First Wednesday Art Walk since 2003 to welcome people to DTJax and celebrate the community’s 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 Downtown’s northbank core on the first Wednesday of every month. Explore three major hubs: James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie (duPont Center) and Vagabond Flea at The Breezeway at Vystar Tower, and all the businesses and public art between. Art Walk runs 5-9 p.m., rain or shine. Masks encouraged.

 

 All Elite Wrestling

When: 3/2 at 7PM

Where: Daily’s Place

Calling all wrestling fans! Come check out All Elite Wrestling. It will be an exciting event you won’t want to miss.

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Jake Owen

Where: St. Augustine Amphitheater

When: 3/3 at 7PM

Multiple chart-topping singer/songwriter Jake Owen’s new single “Made For You” is rapidly climbing the Billboard Country Airplay charts. With eight #1 songs to his name, “Made For You” follows Owen’s fastest-rising career #1 single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” and most recent #1 single, “Homemade.”

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Emmylou Harris & The Red Dirt Boys

When: 3/4 at 8PM

Where: St. Augustine Amphitheater

Harris is known as much for her eloquently straightforward songwriting as for her incomparably expressive singing.  Admired through her career for her talent as an artist and song connoisseur, Harris shook up country radio in the 1970s, and established herself as the premiere songwriter of a generation selling more than 15 million records and garnering 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards, and four Americana Awards.

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 Boozy Cauldron Tavern

Where: The Historic Apothecary

When: 3/4 and 3/5

 The Boozy Cauldron Tavern is popping up in Jacksonville for a 4-part Cocktail Experience and show led by Witches and Wizards. You will be taken on a magical journey where you can imbibe on the four delicious signature cocktails (including the tavern's old-fashioned buttered beer) and hear and feel the stories.

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Appalachian Spring

When: 3/4 and 3/5

Where: Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall


Whether it’s your first or fiftieth hearing, “The Gift to Be Simple” at the heart of Copland’s Appalachian Spring remains bulletproof in its charm and tenderness. The piece he wrote for legendary choreographer Martha Graham is today thecornerstone of Americana symphonic music. 

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Da Baby, Moneybagg Yo & Boosie

When: 3/5 at 7:30

Where: Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena

Come see Da Baby, Moneybagg Yo & Boosie at Vystar Veteran’s Memorial. It'll be a fun night with multiple artists. 

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Gate River Run

Where: Duval St.

When: 3/ 5

Have you been considering running a 5K or 15K ? We have just the event for you! They might seem intimidating, but fear not because all are welcome. They have a 5K for charity or a 15K which you line up based on your mile time. Whatever your goal is, you can meet it!

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Inaugural Phenomenal Women Pop-Up! 

When: 3/5

Where: TAE on Talbot

Preceding International Women’s Day, this pop-up was created to be an uplifting market for the boss babes of Jacksonville to share their talent, creativity, and passion with us, while being filled with experiences for attendees!

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The Beach Boys

When: 3/5 at 8PM

Where: St. Augustine Amphitheater

As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world.

Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”

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THE PLAYERS Championship 

When: 3/8-3/13

Don’t miss the ultimate fan experience at the Stadium Course. Grab your friends and family to watch the strongest field in golf and enjoy local bites from your favorite restaurants. Country star Kelsea Ballerini will be performing on March 8th for the Military Appreciation Concert. Check out the link below to learn about all of the exciting events happening.

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