June 5, 4:00 pm – Line Dancing Class
THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Boogie down with instructor, Will Oglesby and learn different line dances with energetic music while having fun and meeting new people. Open to all adults and experience levels. Classes are for four weeks from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fee: $37.50 per month or $9 per class. coasjc.org/ponte-vedra-center.
June 12, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – ED-venture: Walk on the Wild Side at MOCA
Museum of Contemporary Arts, 333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Join Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Florida to explore the crazy, wonderful world described in Lou Reed’s famous song of the same title. Begin with lunch and a presentation by Ylva Rouse, MOCA Jacksonville’s senior curator, about the museum’s Norman E. Fisher collection of objects from the vibrant, revolutionary 1970s New York art scene. Includes presentation, tour and box lunch. Fee: $50. unf.edu/ce/olli
June 13, 7:00 pm Luke Bryan Concert
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, 32202 Crash My Party! Enjoy one of America’s top country singer/songwriters live at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Luke Bryan, a fi ve-time winner of the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Award’s “Entertainer of the Year” always puts on a great show. Tickets: $34 and up. Vystarveteransarena.com
June 15, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville, FL 32202 The 1st annual Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival will feature a day of sipping, tasting, music and barbeque bites. Admission includes a souvenir sampling glass to take home. Explore vendor areas with sauces, BBQ accessories and more. No pets allowed. Tickets: $45 and up. Jacksonville.beerandbourbon.com.
June 15, 8:00 am First Coast Games 5K Walk/Run
Winston Family YMCA This year’s 5K will be held at the Winston Family YMCA with a Run/Walk on the beautiful Jacksonville Riverwalk. Invite family and friends to join you or bring them along for fun. All First Coast Games participants and new potential partners are invited to participate. Entry Fee: Free for Members; Family and Friends aged 15 and over $25, aged 10 and under $10. Fcymca.org.
June 19, 7:30 pm Ritz Chamber Players
Jacksonville University, Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd., Jacksonville 32211.
Enjoy the season finale concert, “Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom – Journey Towards Freedom,” through a vibrant and uplifting program paying tribute to the struggles and resilience of those who fought for liberation. Experience works showcasing the power of music to heal, inspire, and unite. Free Admission. Ritzchamberplayers.org
June 20 – August 11, Times Vary Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Alhambra Theatre, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
Based on the bible story, see the tale of Joseph and his journey from humble dreamer to Egypt’s favorite son. This colorful, eclectic show is fun for the whole family. Tickets: $45 – $78. alhambrajax.com
June 27, 7:00 pm True Crime 364.1 Virtual Book Club
Jacksonville Public Library – Online
Do you enjoy real-life crime stories? True Crime Virtual Book Club could be for you. 364.1 is the Dewey Decimal number in the library for True Crime books. Club 364.1 meets online on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. No cost to attend. Library card number needed to register. events.jaxpubliclibrary.org
