Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • August 17, 2021

Photo Credit: @flo_riser

There are so many fun things to check out this week! Enjoy some gelato, see a play, or even attend a fundraiser. That is only a few of the events going on this week.

 Summer Nights, presented by 121 Financial Credit Union

Where: 121 Financial Ballpark

When: 8/21 7pm

 Summer Nights, presented by 121 Financial Credit Union, is an evening affair to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. This year’s event will be held at 121 Financial Ballpark where we can enjoy craft cocktails, food from area restaurants such as Orsay, Black Sheep, Bellwether, Bread & Board, Estrella Cocina, Bono’s & Pastiche, live music by The Chris Thomas Band, cool down stations and a live and silent auction. This event raises critical funds provide youth in our community with a place to go after-school, a place where they feel safe, loved and connected where they can grow beyond the classroom. Boys & Girls Clubs help youth create great futures in Northeast Florida, by ensuring they graduate on time with a plan for their future, lead healthy lifestyles and demonstrate good character and leaders

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Lilly Grace: For Women of All Styles 

Where: 2026 Hendricks Avenue

When: see hours

Lilly Grace Fashion’s new boutique just opened in the heart of San Marco with all of the cutest styles and trends at an affordable price! Owner Amy Walwyn had dreamed of opening a boutique for 18 years, this summer, her vision become a reality, with the opening of her first shop!

The District SPR  

It’s officially happy hour at The District SPR. The District is located in Springfield - One of Jacksonville’s oldest neighborhoods! They have a beautiful outdoor patio, lounges and games plus a cozy indoor lounge & bar. They have free wine tastings every Monday, brunch on Saturdays & Sundays, a delicious food menu (available daily) that includes charcuterie boards & more!

Minnesota

Where: Underbelly Live 113 E Bay St Jacksonville, FL 32202

When: August 21 at 10PM

Minnesota describes his music as Bass Music with a psychedelic vibe. To create music, he uses Ableton with a bunch of soft synths. Since 2011, Minnesota has been playing shows and festivals around the world and releasing music frequently on his SoundCloud

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Clueless 26th Anniversary

Where: Florida Theatre

When: 8/22

Ugh as if! Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school’s pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai (Brittany Murphy) a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother (Paul Rudd) was right about how misguided she was — and falls for him.

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Summer at the Cummer

Where: Cummer Gardens

When: Fridays 5-9PM

The Museum will offer free admission during its extended hours, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Friday night, and the experience will include live music, art experiences, lawn games and more. 

Celebrate Friday night with a relaxing picnic in the beautiful Cummer Gardens. Guests will receive fresco dining with a picnic and access to seating throughout the 1.45 acre property. Receive a $25 tote for one or a $40 tote for 2. The price includes admission and there are vegetarian options. They have other dates to attend if you can't make it this week.

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Cyclebar Gateway Village

When: Check schedule after signing up

Where: 5010 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Are you looking for a fun way to workout? Look no further than Cyclebar. You can jam out to music while cycling. With high tech bikes your workouts will be tracked and you can watch yourself progress. They are offering 3 free classes for new riders! 

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Rod's Crab Shack

Where: 5851 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, Fl 32216

Takeout Only: 1301 Monument Rd #13, Jacksonville, FL 32225

When: hours on site

CRAVING SEAFOOD? If you love fresh, local seafood, then you’ve got to check out Rod's Crab Shack! Not only is the atmosphere on point- They’ve got all of your seafood favorites available for lunch and dinner. 

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Illumizoo Summer Spectacle

When: now– August 27 

Where: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 

Come summer, when the days are long and hot, cool nights at the Zoo are now home to an incredible scattering of illuminations. An amazing spatial of color, IllumiZoo Summer Spectacle promises to transcend from sleepy wildlife to a fantasy landscape of nature drenched with rich lighting.

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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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Selfie WRLD Jax 

When: 12-9PM (10 Thursday-Saturday)

Where: 11112 San Jose Blvd, Suite 25 Jacksonville, Florida 32223

Get ready to have the best photoshoot ever with over 20 different and professionally lit photo sets! Selfie WRLD Jax is the ultimate content creation location!

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Rowhouse

When: see schedule after sign up

Where: Rowhouse San Marco

Looking for a new way to work out? Check out Rowhouse where you can enjoy an  immersive, energetic indoor rowing class that blends low-impact cardio, resistance training, stretching, and rhythm-based rowing. Sign up today if you’re a new member and get a free class!

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The Sound of Music

Where: 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

When: August 12- September 25

Come see The Sound of Music at Alhambra Theatre and Dining.  Many songs from the musical have become standards, such as "Edelweiss", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", "Do-Re-Mi", and the title song "The Sound of Music". Get your tickets and learn more below!

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Where: Jacksonville Beach

When: see hours

Sweet treats, all summer long! If you haven’t hit up the newest and coolest Jeremiah's Italian Ice location in Jax Beach you need to! Not only do they have authentic Italian Ice, Creamy Soft Ice Cream, & Gelati, they also have boozy buckets of ice that are perfect to spike and share! You can get it all just minutes from the beach- off of Beach Blvd in between Taco Lu and MOJO Kitchen!

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The Urban Bean
Where: Orange Park
When: see hours 

One of our favorite spots for coffee and a bite is @theurbanbeancoffeehouse in Orange Park! They’re 100% local and have coffee, tea, brews, and wine plus some hamburgers, salads, deli style sandwiches, donuts, and GF options! For more awesome and local coffee spots visit our coffee guide at: bit.ly/JaxCoffee

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Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours

Where: San Marco Square

When: see website 

See what the BUZZ is all about! Join us for this 3-3 1/2 hour roving Happy Hour as we sample tasty finger foods, perfectly paired with two local brews & two spirits.

Please note: There is a minimum of two people per group.

What to Bring: Please bring a photo ID. All passengers must be 21+.

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Jax Electric Bike Tours & Rentals

Where: Open Road Bicycles in Avondale, 3544 St Johns Avenue

When: see schedule 

Electric bikes are now available for exploring murals in the historic Riverside in Avondale neighborhoods! The Art Bikes, @artbikesjax , are customized and painted by local artists and are the perfect way to take a self-guided public art adventure!

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 Upcoming Events


Jacksonville Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls

When: August 31- September 5

Where: 121 Financial Ballpark

Attention Shrimp fans, the Shrimp will be home and want you to be there! They have a lot of theme nights for you to enjoy such as thirsty Thursday and firework Friday.

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