First Wednesday Art Walk 

When: 2/2

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.

AN EVENING WITH DREW & ELLIE HOLCOMB: THE YOU & ME TOUR

When: 2/4 at 8PM

Where: The Florida Theatre

Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband and wife Americana duo from Nashville, TN. Shortly after their marriage in 2006, the couple began touring together with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. The band has supported many national touring acts including, The Avett Brothers, NEEDTOBREATHE, Don Henley, and Willie Nelson.

Ellie is no longer a touring member of “The Neighbors,” and has found success in a solo career as a Christian singer/songwriter, winning two Dove Awards and topping the Billboard charts. Her most recent album, CANYON, was released in June of 2021 to much fanfare.

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 THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL

When: 2/5 at 8PM

Where: Florida Theatre

The Life and Music of George Michael is a brand-new immersive concert-style show that chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his fans. The show captures the performance and sound of George Michael with staging and lighting while telling his story through early music hits from Wham! and his illustrious solo career.

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Parker Mccolum 

Where: Florida Theatre

When: 2/6

Parker McCollum wants it both ways. Restless soul who can slam dunk a major venue. Texas spirit who can exist on mainstream country radio. Songwriter with a sense of turpentine and truth singing for people whose life isn’t quite the truckbed/field party revel much of country music would have you believe. He exhales as he says this, takes in the landscape.

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Rigoletto

When: 2/5 at 8PM

Where: Times Union Center for the Arts

Composed in 1851, Verdi's opera RIGOLETTO is an intriguing study of the contrasts between good and evil. Destinies collide as the womanizing Duke of Mantua and his vengeful court jester RIGOLLETO, weave a fascinating drama of seduction, betrayal, curses and vendettas ending with the tragic death of an innocent young woman. 

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The Chris Thomas Band: The Rat Pack

When: 2/4 and 2/5

Where: Jacksonville Symphony

“When Chris Thomas takes the stage he doesn’t just sing, he aims to embody the swagger and style of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and Frank Sinatra” says The Florida Times-Union. “Fly Me to the Moon,” “My Way,” “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You” and more performed by Jacksonville’s best big band alongside the Jacksonville Symphony. You’ll be dancing in the aisles.

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Family Fun Day - Carnival & Market

When: 2/6 12PM-4PM

Where: Legacy Ale Works

Come join Legacy Ale Works as they host a carnival. Test your skills and plan a day with your family and friends.

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Valentines Markets for Makers

When: 2/5 and 2/6 11AM-4PM

Where: The Glass Factory

Come join the community at the Market for Makers. Their markets are known to bring together independent artists specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, and more! It is a fun environment and you can purchase general admission or VIP!

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 Pig Roast at Main & Six

When: 2/6 at 3PM

At this point you can say they have made a tradition of their whole pig roast at Main & Six Brewery. Come enjoy some good food, great beer, and even better hangs. The plate will include a heaping pile of Lola Farms Heritage pork, a couple different sides, and all of our toppings. We will have seconds available and also some great dessert for those who show up early. If you have any food allergies, please specify when you purchase your ticket.

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Brewhound Mutt Market

When: 2/6

BrewHound is hosting a local vendor market of artisans, crafters, bakers, makers, movers + shakers! Come support local, grab a coffee, wine or cold beer + shop! Dogs are encouraged to come with( although not required).

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Imagine Dragons

When: 2/8 

Where: Vystar Veteran's Memorial Arena

Imagine Dragons is coming to Jacksonville! The American pop rock band will be performing at Vystar. Come see hits such as "Thunder","Believer", and more performed live!

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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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UNF Basketball

Where: UNF Arena

Come enjoy the UNF Ospreys play this season. Bring your family and friends and cheer on the Ospreys. Check out their home games below. SWOOP!

UNF Men's Basketball vs Bellarmine 2/9 at 7PM

UNF Women's Basketball vs Central Arkansas 1/27 at 11AM

UNF Women's Basketball vs Lipscomb 1/29 at 2PM

UNF Men's Basketball vs Bellarmine 2/9 at 11AM

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Jacksonville Icemen Games

Where: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena

Check out the upcoming games at home.

Jacksonville Icemen vs Orlando Solar Bears 2/9 at 7PM

Jacksonville Icemen vs Swamp Rabbits 2/12 at 7PM

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

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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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Sun Ray Cinema

Need a new movie theatre to check out?  Sun Ray Cinema offers a theatre in Five Points, but they also have another location with drive in movies! Tickets are $25 and you can purchase in advance.

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The Yards

FREE GOLF & BEER! Golfers, listen up!

Now through the end of the year - Mention 904 Happy Hour at @PlayTheYards, Ponte Vedra’s Newest Golf Course and get a complimentary beer and cart (FOR FREE) *Valid for all first time visitors!

Located inside the gates of TPC Sawgrass, The Yards is Ponte Vedra Beach’s newest outdoor sports and social venue. The Yards features an innovative and breath-taking 12-hole golf course, the first of its kind in North Florida. The Patio Pavilion is NOW OPEN and ready to host your fun events + Construction is underway for The Yards’ state of the art Pickleball Facility… more on that coming soon! Book a tee time and learn more by calling: (904) 285-5552 

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Chophouse 13

HAPPY HOUR ALERT!

What can we say- we love us some Happy Hours! 

One of the best places to go for an amazing steak also does an amazing deal from Monday - Saturday from 4pm to 6:30pm! Head to The Oak Bar inside @chophousethirteen and enjoy HALF PRICE WINGS + CH13 POUTINE! (Half priced means you don’t have to feel guilty buying two!) 

Of course, there are drink specials such as $4 Platinum Lemon Drop Shots, $4 Fireball Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shots, $4 Well Liquors, + more!

We’ll see you there!

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Guys and Dolls

When: 1/13-2/13

Need a perfect way to spend a chilly night? Check out Alhambra Theatre where you can dine and enjoy a show! Now playing is Guys and Dolls

“In desperate need of a place to hold his infamous floating craps game, notorious gambler Nathan Detroit will do almost anything to protect his reputation. Enter the suave Sky Masterson and mission worker Sarah Brown, who may provide just the distraction he needs.”

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Galentine's Day

 Photo: @904picnicco

Don’t know what to do with your favorite gal pals for Galentine’s Day? We’ve got your back! We put together a list of incredible spots you can take your friends in JAX to celebrate your girl-power friendships, throughout February and throughout the year! This list is perfect for any girls’ day out. Bring your friends, bring your mom, bring your sisters, we’ve got some spots to check off! 

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Coffee Guide

If you’re asking Siri where the nearest Starbucks is for your next caffeine fix, you might be missing out! Don’t get us wrong, we love a good nitro brew or PSL in the fall, but there is also delicious local coffee to be discovered in nearly every corner of the 904. Check out this list of 27 Jacksonville coffee spots, and yes we challenge you to try them all!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

National Pizza Day

National Pizza Day is February 9th so it's time for you to plan where you'll get your slice(or two). Check out our pizza guide which features some spots to get some pizza.

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The Firebird — Sym 60

When: 2/10 -2/11

Where: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts

Myths and legends take flight in this program. From the Fairy King and Queen of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the rising phoenix of Stravinsky’s ultimate Russian fairytale, The Firebird, every note from the stage is sure to paint a colorful picture.

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Hogan’s Creek Fest 

When: 2/12 10AM-2PM

Where: Klutho Park

Groundwork Jacksonville invites the community to spend an afternoon in beautiful Klutho Park for Hogans Creek Fest! The event will include music, free food, family activities, demonstrations from area nonprofits and the chance to see preliminary plans for the Hogans Creek restoration.

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Chasing Tail 5k & Forever Vets Fun Run

When: 2/12

Join Kanine Social on February 12th for a doggone good time!  Kanine Social is excited to bring you the inaugural Chasing Tail 5K and Forever Vets Fun Run, supporting the Jacksonville Humane Society. Fang from the Jacksonville Icemen will be pacing along for the 1-mile fun run! This is a dog friendly run, so bring your dog to run or walk with you or let your dog hangout at Kanine Social’s private dog park with a friend while you race.

The courses will start and finish at Kanine Social and the 5K will consist of 2 loops.

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Gilberto Santa Rosa

Where: Florida Theatre

When: 2/14

Gilberto Santa Rosa’s musical elegance and style has made him one of the most prominent figures in popular music. His countless accolades in the recording industry reaffirm his validity through the years, among them the 2002 ASCAP Latin Heritage Award, 6 GRAMMY awards, most recently Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Necesito Un Bolero.

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Dancing with the Stars – Live

When: 2/15

Where: Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

America’s favorite dance show is coming to Jacksonville with “Dancing with the Stars – Live Tour 2022!” Joining the tour for the performance in Jacksonville is the co-host and former star of The Bachelorette, Dancing With The Stars Champion, Kaitlyn Bristowe! 

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ALTON BROWN LIVE: BEYOND THE EATS

When: 2/16 at 7:30

Where: Florida Theatre

Alton Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff. Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers… think twice.

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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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 Ernest Nickel

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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Jacksonville International Auto Show

When: 2/17-2/20

Where: Prime Osborn Convention Center

Florida’s premier auto show is returning to the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Guests can sit behind the steering wheel, or just climb in, and enjoy the comfort and amenities of the most modern car and truck interiors. From luxury to rugged, 2022 models continue to become more electrifying, efficient, enhanced and economical. 

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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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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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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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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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 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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