August 4, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Canvas & Cocktails
Ritz Theatre & Museum 829 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Paint and sip while creating your own masterpiece under the direction of a local artist in the art deco inspired LaVilla Lounge. Cash bar. Tickets: $10. ritzjacksonville.com
August 6, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Downtown First Wednesday Art Walk
James Weldon Johnson Park 135 W Monroe Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Celebrate Jacksonville’s creative talent at Art Walk. This event has been a long-standing monthly event which attracts art enthusiasts to Downtown Jacksonville. Bring your family, friends and coworkers for a self-guided tour of Downtown’s Northbank. No cost to attend. dtjax.com/artwalk
August 9, 7:00 pm Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
EverBank Stadium 1 EverBank Stadium Dr. Jacksonville, Florida 32202
In their first pre-season game of the year, this team match-up is always a stadium filler. Expect a warm, loud, hard-charging Jaguars crowd the moment they take the field. Tickets: $36 plus ticketmaster.com
August 16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm BeeFare 6th Annual Honeybee Festival
Jacksonville Fairgrounds 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
This exciting community event will feature beekeeping activities for all ages including honey tasting bar featuring Florida honey varieties, cooking demonstrations and food sampling. A honey marketplace features more than sixty vendors and presentations every hour. Admission: $8. beefriendsfarm.com
August 19, 6:00 pm Zumba at Friendship Fountain
Friendship Fountain 1015 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Stretch, dance, and get your heart pumping outdoors and enjoy the view of the fountain and river afterward. dtjax.com/events/zumba
August 20, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Museum Nights at MOCA
Museum of Contemporary Art 333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Enjoy extended hours, art exhibits, bar, refreshments, live programming and a lively crowd at the Museum of Contemporary Art. No cost to attend. mocajacksonville.unf.edu
August 21, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ
Bowing Oaks 7743 Alphons Street, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Sample local BBQ, Bourbon, beers, and enjoy live Blues music and festive evening for food lovers and music fans alike. Taste Jacksonville’s best wings, pulled pork, smoked brisket and more. All proceeds benefit the Florida Theatre. Tickets: $50. floridatheatre.com
August 23, Noon – 9:00 pm Jacksonville Caribbean Festival
Salaam Club Park, 8101 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Three days of vibrant Caribbean culture: street parades, music, food, and artisan vendors downtown for a colorful celebration. Admission: $20. Jacksonvillecarnival.com
August 28 – October 5, Various Times Come from Away
Alhambra Theatre, 12000 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32246
Set in the days following 9/11, Come from Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers who were welcomed by the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Filled with powerful music, heartfelt storytelling, and uplifting moments, this Tony Award-winning musical has touched audiences worldwide. Tickets: $45 plus. alhambrajax.com
August 27, 10:30 am Intro to Woodworking – Make A Cutting Board
Rockler Woodworking & Hardware 4643 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
A “make and take class”, this workshop combines lecture with a hands-on experience. Learn techniques to safely operate woodworking equipment and the fundamentals of specific woodworking skills. Tickets: $100. Rockler.com/classes
