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Our favorite art markets, fun things to do, live music, & more
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Spade McQuade is a singer-songwriter and former member of the Irish rock band Energy Orchard who lives in Jacksonville, Florida.
He’s known for his unique mix of Celtic rock and traditional Irish tunes, and has toured with Van Morrison, Joe Cocker, and Steve Earle.
His latest album, Belfast Redneck, has an Americana influence, and his song “You Old Rockstar” has a music video on YouTube
Come on out!
It’s the high-energy, fast-paced, absolutely amazing improv comedy show you’ve been waiting to see. Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 pm.
In The Main Event your First Coast Comedy professionals have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience will throw at them, resulting in unforgettably hilarious moments.
And it gets better! This show is for everyone! You can bring the whole family because these improvisers play smart… to ensure the show is always clean and never mean! Tickets will go fast, so get yours now!
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Enhanced health and safety measures have been implemented and personal protection equipment, such as face masks, are encouraged.
Farmers Market
Join us every 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!
Every Saturday, 8:30am to 12:30pm
The friendliest farmer’s market in Florida. With nearly 40 vendors and growing every week, this is a MUST-SEE Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach experience!
Organic produce, friendly farmers, wonderful chefs and many other delights await you at this farmer’s market in historic, downtown Fernandina. Each week we mix up our local musicians, our non-profit organizations, and a traditional brick-and-mortar shopkeeper, too.
Our local residents tell us, “Every weekend feels like a reunion!”
2nd and 4th Saturday every month.
Join your family, neighbors and friends at this weekly event where farmers, growers, and producers sell locally grown and created foods, soaps, candles, and plants to those living in, and visiting, our friendly, little community.
The farmers’ market is open EVERY Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., year-round, rain or shine. Look for live music, featured businesses, a Booth with a Cause, and the friendliest folks in Florida!
You will also find seasonal produce, fresh baked breads, pastries, plants, flowers, beef, chicken, pork, eggs, snacks, jellies, jams, pickles, salmon, jerky, hot sauce, guacamole, dips, salsas, candles, soap and body products, flavored salts, pecans, honey, wild-caught shrimp, specialty food items, and these are just the weekly vendors.
Every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. enjoy farm-fresh produce, artists, artisans, and more! Free Admission & Free Parking.
Under the Fuller Warren Bridge and along the St. Johns River, you’ll find a place where our community comes together! During the week, the space is a parking lot, on Saturdays, the space houses hundreds of artists, farmers, artisans, nonprofits, and other community organizations and small businesses!
Parking is always free at the Fidelity/Black Knight Financial building next to the market. Make the trip a day’s worth of fun by visiting our neighbors at The Cummer Museum or the 5 Points Shopping District just a few blocks away.
Vendors at the market sell a wide selection of in-season, local and organic produce, local all-natural meats, free-range eggs, cut flowers, locally roasted organic coffees, edible plants and trees, orchids, handcrafted teas, gluten-free and vegan foods, handcrafted cheeses, locally made desserts, freshly baked breads, local honey and other seasonal delights.
In this class, students will learn to use oil paints from beginning to finish using brushes and/or palette knives to create a custom oil painting.
This class will cover how to sketch, put on a wash, how to mix paints, and how to use a brush and/or palette knife with oil paints.
This class is best suited for ages 16 and up.
The cost is $70.00 per student and supplies are included.
Instructor: Ronnie Phillips
Click on event link to sign up.
Open every day dawn to 6pm except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The market closes early on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
With a wide variety of fresh produce, seafood and other culinary delights, Jacksonville Farmers Market offers a unique shopping experience for any age. Enjoy the open air and festive market atmosphere as you stroll each of the outdoor bays. The Jacksonville Farmers Market is known best for its featured ethnic and imported specialty items that are not only unique but sometimes also rare and typically hard to find. If you’re looking strictly for locally-grown food, be sure to inquire with vendors at this market. Some offerings are not grown by local farmers.
A ZOOLights Lantern Experience
Discover a mesmerizing fusion of lanterns, wildlife and wild places as over 1,000 intricate lanterns come to life. From the towering cherry blossoms of Asia to the native panthers and manatees of Florida, each lantern tells a unique story highlighting diverse cultures around the world.
As the sun sets, the Zoo transforms into a magical wonderland, filled with vibrant colors and enchanting light.
Prepare to be amazed as these stunning lanterns transport you to far-off lands and introduce you to fascinating creatures.
Experience the magic of the event as we celebrate the interconnectedness of culture, creativity and conservation.
Colors of the Wild will be held on select nights November through February, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kickstart your February with live music celebrating the healing power of sound spreading love of music and community at Bedlam.
We are thrilled to host an incredible lineup of talented artists, including:
🎸 The Lee Boys (@theleeboys) – Headlining with their signature high-energy jam sessions!
🎵 Melody Trucks (@melodytrucksofficial) – Serving soulful melodies that move you.
🎤 Project Triad featuring John Parker, Shane Platten, and Brandon Howell (@johnparkerurbanmusic) – Bringing rhythm and urban vibes to the stage.
🎟 Cost: $10
🍔 Food Truck: TBD will be on-site serving delicious eats all night long!
Support The DONNA Foundation with the Pete’s Bar DONNA Crawl, a unique new event of 2025 DONNA Marathon Weekend.
Open since 1933, Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach is an iconic gathering spot—and it’s opening its doors early just for you on race morning! Start with the Marathoners in Jacksonville Beach, then run, walk, or crawl along the scenic two-mile course, with an exclusive finish line celebration waiting for you on Lemon Street. After you cross the finish and grab your medal that doubles as a bottle opener, head into Pete’s for post-crawl festivities featuring Miller Lite, White Claw or craft non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing Co., or explore the Beaches Town Center for front-row views of the National Marathon and Half Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer. All registrants must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
The market is located on the busy corner of US17 and Kingsley Ave. 2042 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073. This is an outdoor market and sometimes due to inclement weather the market may be closed. Just look for the large yellow signs!
Created in 2012, the Orange Park Farmers’ and Arts’ Market runs from 10 am – 3 pm on the first and third Sundays of each month, September – June. The market is run by The Town of Orange Park Events and Recreation Division, with over 100 vendors on a regular basis that offer a variety of homemade and homegrown products from local merchants, live entertainment, food on site, and a great family atmosphere! You can find nearly anything your heart desires from locally grown produce, local honey, cupcakes, pies, salsa, granola, plants, produce, raw milk, eggs, cheeses, hand crafted jewelry, bird houses, pottery pieces, didgeridoos, soaps, and many many more handcrafted items!
Suggested parking is at CVS/Winn Dixie, then use the pedestrian crosswalks to enter the market. There is also parking at Town Hall off of US 17 and Smith St and Kingsley Ave- both of these areas offer limited parking.
Enjoy the original sounds by local talent in Gulliford Hall at the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Whether you write, sing, play or simply enjoy listening to good music, plan on being with us.
Hosted by Roy Peak, local performers transform Gulliford Hall from 6-8 pm with original music creations. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Seating is first come first served for this admission-free, alcohol-free event. Performers should contact host Roy Peak at atlanticbeachmusic@gmail.com for more information.
Upcoming Dates
January 5 February 2
March 2 April 6
May 4 June 8
First Wednesday Art Walk
The 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 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.
We’re a group of poets celebrating 20 years together using a critique format with one aim: to be better writers.
No dues, no long-term obligations, but sympathetic writing assistance, and lots of laughter. Anyone who wants to write well is invited to come to our meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 2 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Library.
Read our first collective book, A Gathering of Poets, listed on Amazon Books. Contact accidentals@comcast.net to get on our notification list.
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It all started with a question published in a local newspaper: would anyone like to form a poetry group? Ten of us met at the Ponte Vedra Library and have been meeting at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month ever since. Some of us have died, but nobody’s ever quit. We have 15 loyal writers with the single aim of making our writing the best it can be. We’re a critique group in the best sense of that term. Sympathetic, encouraging, laughing at our goofs and celebrating our victories. We’ve published a collection of our writings and are about to debut a second anthology. We are open to anyone who is serious about writing well and will consider starting an evening group for working folks.
Contact us at accidentals@comcast.net.
The Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA) makes up the diverse art galleries and museums located in St. Augustine, Florida. Each one showcases outstanding collections of local, regional, national & international artists.
Every First Friday of the Month | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
As of January 1, 2022, AGOSA is now part of the St. Augustine Art Association a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1924. The mission of the Art Association is to promote and enhance the arts in the area through exhibits, involvement in community projects, publicity, networking and other opportunities for artists.
Our events have cultivated a reputation for St. Augustine as an “Art Destination” among both locals and visitors.
FAQs
Q; HOW DO I GET STARTED ON THE ARTWALK?
A: You can start the free, self-guided Artwalk tour at any AGOSA Member Gallery, and see as few or as many as you’d like between 5-9PM on First Fridays. Most galleries feature changing monthly exhibits, refreshments and live music. Or tour our fine galleries throughout the month using our brochure and Artwalk map!
A triple bill dance performance, featuring THREE world premieres by Jacksonville choreographers Emily Cargill, Theresa Jimmerson and Hilary Libman.
Cargill, Jimmerson and Libman join creative forces to present Jacksonville audiences with personal and unique narratives that are inspired by discovering the inner child, the awakening of the human psyche and navigating misplaced trust as an outsider looking in.
Each choreographer’s creative process consists of recounting, sifting and navigating through their own messy and beautiful journeys as humans, women, friends, mothers and artists. Audiences will witness and experience three unique choreographic voices and be presented with three different and compelling approaches to dancemaking.
Theatre Jacksonville has an extraordinary and festive weekend planned for February 7-9, featuring three favorite artists in an unusual trio of shows to celebrate the 25th year of Executive Director Sarah Boone’s leadership of the organization.
The Sarah’s Silver Sessions weekend will kick off with Boone herself headlining her popular Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation, a memory-filled musical show drawn from the pages of a journal Boone discovered among her late mother’s belongings. Then, Ann Talman – an actor, singer, storyteller, award-winning documentary filmmaker and four-time Broadway veteran – will present her new cabaret show, Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile, detailing Talman’s relationship with Taylor after she played Taylor’s daughter in The Little Foxes on Broadway in 1981. Theatregoers will also be treated to one late-night performance of cabaret icon Dorothy Bishop’s The Dozen Divas Show, a long-running NYC comedic tribute that brings a dozen (or so) popular divas to life – impersonating and lovingly skewering such favorites as Adele, Cher, Stevie, Judy, Liza, Dolly, Tina, Barbra, Patti and more.
“When I was asked about an ideal way to celebrate my 25th year at Theatre Jacksonville, I thought it would be fun to bring some of my favorite shows and performers to town. People have also been requesting an encore performance of Mom Before Dad after it’s been touring for two years, so we added that to the mix,” said Boone. “I am so honored to share this special weekend with Ann and Dorothy, and we are thrilled to present this trio of magical performances for our audiences.”
Boone became executive director in June of 2000, and under her noteworthy leadership, Theatre Jacksonville has established a major operational endowment, undergone significant renovations of its historic playhouse, grown its popular summer arts camp and toddler programming, and continued its legacy as the longest continuously running community theater in the state of Florida and one of the oldest in the nation.
Performances of Boone’s Mom Before Dad will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. The Dozen Divas show will be Saturday, Feb. 8 at 10 p.m.
All shows are included with Theatre Jacksonville’s All Access Memberships. Subscriber tickets are $25 per show. Single tickets are available for $31, and a Three-Show Package is $75.
In addition to Sarah’s Silver Sessions, upcoming Theatre Jacksonville Mainstage season productions include:
¨ The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort, opening January 17 – Inspired by a true story and written in the form of a Greek tragedy, the Women of Lockerbie tells the story of a mother from New Jersey whose son was lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are engaged in a tussle with the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims so they can turn an act of hatred into an act of love. This poetic drama explores how grief changes over time.
¨ The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin, opening March 7 – This unusual play details the daily lives of four mentally challenged young men living in a communal residence, told through the perspective of a social worker who looks after them. Marked with compassion and understanding, The Boys Next Door reminds us that everyone wants and deserves love, meaning and purpose.
¨ Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, opening April 18 – The legendary vampire tale is hilariously twisted in this gender-bending romp through a hunt for the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula. The comedy serves up clever wordplay and quick-change antics, while five actors play over a dozen roles in the head-spinning, reimagining of a Gothic classic.
¨ Desperate Measures by Peter Kellogg and David Friedman, opening June 6 – This witty and wild new musical comedy serves up a colorful cast of Wild West-inspired characters who intervene in the fate of the dangerously handsome Johnny Blood. Before the sun sets, will they be able to pull off the greatest act yet, or will Johnny be left hanging?
For more information about Sarah’s Silver Sessions or the 105th season lineup, visit http://www.theatrejax.com.
About Theatre Jacksonville
Theatre Jacksonville was founded in 1919 as The Little Theatre of Jacksonville, with the capital for the 1938 construction of the historic facility donated by Carl S. Swisher. It was reincorporated as Theatre Jacksonville in 1969 and named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Theatre Jacksonville has provided 105 years of uninterrupted community theater in Jacksonville.
Theatre Jacksonville’s mission is to enrich lives and broaden cultural understanding through community participation in theater arts. In addition to providing more than 100 performances each season of outstanding community theater featuring a regional cast of exceptionally talented playwrights, musicians, actors, designers and stagehands, Theatre Jacksonville reaches hundreds of students each year through summer camps, classes, field trips and in-school presentations.
Theatre Jacksonville also uses art to advance issues of local concern. From supporting veterans to nurturing arts and recreation, it fosters community partnerships to advance the culture, health and well-being of Jacksonville. As Theatre Jacksonville anticipates its future, it also seeks to build a strong operational foundation to ensure that, just as endowed funds support the theater building, endowed funds will support theater operations. For more information or to donate, visit www.theatrejax.com.
Variety of vendors. Crafts, plants, teas, honey, household items, bath products, food, clothing, soap, jewelry, bird houses, jams and jellies, breads, cookies, and so much more!
Family and pet friendly!!!!
Our vendors donate a portion of their sales to the church rather than the church charge a specific amount for their vendor spot. Those donations go towards the outreach programs of the church. Three of the local outreach programs include the Mandarin Food Bank, our own preschool, and Florida Christian Center on Edgewood. So, when you shop at our market you not only help the small business owners but the community as well!!!! Bonus!!!!
We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Mandarin Food Bank if you would like to donate. A collection bin will be by the front door of the church.
There are currently no openings for new vendors. Anyone offering a spot to someone does not have the authority and is attempting to scam people. Our vendors know the process and will reach out to the correct people for questions.
Each month at Nocatee, a market pops up offering food, crafts, and gifts, plus activities and special events related specifically to a unique and ever-changing theme.
Held the 3rd Saturday of the Month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, the Nocatee Farmers Market is full of activities, shows and demonstrations for the entire family. With more than 80 vendors and so much to do, everyone is sure to have a great time. This market offers less fresh produce than other area markets, but there are lots of homemade jams, jellies, home baked goods, hand stitched quilts, plants, art and pottery items. There is also a tasty array of prepared food offerings including local St. Augustine crab cakes, smoked BBQ, kettle corn, pulled pork BBQ and Kona shaved ice.
Monthly on the third Saturday of the month, starting from Jan 20, 2024, 11 am to 3 pm. Arlington’s century-old Norman Studios, now a museum dedicated to silent film history, is ready for public tours after major renovations.
The former silent film studio opened in 1916 is now a National Historic Landmark. Admission is free.
In a rare Jacksonville appearance, Jasmine Cain will appear at Whiskey Jax on Baymeadows road on February 18 as a solo acoustic artist! Know nationwide for her hard charging rock n roll style of music, this is an opportunity to hear Jasmine perform in an intimate setting not unlike MTv’s old UNPLUGGED series! It’s a Tuesday night with a 7:00pm start, so mark your calendars now to be a part of something very special!!
The Community First Seawalk Music Festival is a free, family-friendly event in Jax Beach.
VIP Premium Seating, however, is available for purchase.
SATURDAY
12:00 – 2:45 iheart
1:00 – 1:45 Soulshine
2:00 – 3:00 Street Preacher
3:20 – 4:20 Duval County Line
4:40 – 5:40 Julia Gulia
6:00 – 7:00 Curt Towne Band
7:30- 9:00 Kiss Alive
SUNDAY
12:30 – 1:30 Landfall
1:50 – 2:50 Tim Campbell and the Tropical Attitudes
3:10 – 4:10 John Frinzi & Friends
4:30 – 5:30 Jimmy Parish & the Waves
6:00 – 7:30 The Land Sharks
Sundays at 3pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm
January 19: Guest artists Hyunsoon Whang and Giovanni Bertoni.
– Fantasy in D minor, K. 397 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
– Trio in E-flat Major, K. 498 “Kegelstatt” • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
– Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 493 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
February 23, 2025
– String Quartet in G Major (Unfinished) • Florence Price
– String Quartet in G Major, Op. 106 • Antonin Dvorak
March 23, 2025
Guest artists Romona Merritt and Brian Magnus.
– Acoustic Analog: A Tribute to William and Sonia Hecht (World Premiere) • Alex Cooper
– String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36 • Johannes Brahms
June 1, 2025
– String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 • Ludwig van Beethoven
– String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Floridians demanded it, so we’re back for round 2!
Dive into the chaos at The Florida Man Games™, an epic showdown of absurdity and outrageous skill. Test your limits in the Evading Arrest Obstacle Course, where quick feet and quicker wits prevail.
Battle it out in the Weaponized Pool Noodle Mud Duel, where grit meets mud in a glorious clash. And dominate the ring in the Florida Sumo Cage Match, where only the toughest will emerge victorious.
This isn’t just a competition; it’s a battle for the wild heart of Florida. Witness the spectacle, join the madness, and become a legend!
Experience top international & U.S. Celtic bands, highland games, parade, whiskey tasting, workshops, lectures, Celtic food, and much more!
Saturday morning the festival hosts the Original St Patrick Parade established in 1601! The Celtic Festival and the Parade are Produced by Romanza-St. Augustine, Inc.
St. Augustine, Florida is America’s Oldest Celtic City which hosts the multi-award winning St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival.
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Natural Life Music Festival to our own backyard, at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach, Florida!
Our goal is to create a FREE unforgettable music & arts festival that brings friends & family together to celebrate Americana music, art and community in a stunning beachside setting.
Here’s what attendees and partners can look forward to:
A revitalized, clean, and vibrant festival experience for everyone
An array of incredible music acts
Exciting pop-ups and experiences from Natural Life and other fun brands
Elevated food options featuring local and gourmet selections
Music Lineup:
Moon Taxi
Pony Bradshaw
Red Shahan
The Brevet
The Deltaz
Madison Hughes
SJ McDonald
The City of Atlantic Beach will host its 22nd annual Arts in the Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 26. The event is free, open to the public, and family-friendly.
Visit with local artisans and craftspeople sharing their different artist mediums including visual art, jewelry, wood crafting, glass blowing, and more.
