July 4, 9:00 pm – 9:15 pm Fireworks Displays
The City of Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. The cities of Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach and the Naval Air Station will present fireworks displays on Thursday night. Visit their individual websites for location information. Free Admission.jacksonville.gov/parks-and-recreation coab.usfbfl.us visitstaugustine.com/events
July 6, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dog Days of Summer
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 1445 Millcoe, Jacksonville,FL 32225
This annual doggy event for all things pooch related including a dog-themed market, live music, food trucks and more. Enjoy an evening stroll through the beautiful landscaping and gardens. 904.318.4342. Free Admission, Parking Fee $3.jacksonvillearboretum.org
July 7 – 28, 10:00am – 2:00 pm Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233Explore locally grown produce, specialty foods, arts and crafts at this unique farmers market near City Hall. Enjoy music, activities and more in a neighborhood environment. Free Admission Coab. us/1008/Atlantic-Beach Farmers-Market
July 8, 7:00 pm The Doobie Brothers & The Robert Cray Band
Daily’s Place, 1 Daily’s Place Jacksonville, FL 32202. Active for five decades, with their greatest success during the 1970s this classic rock band features lead singer Michael McDonald. Formed in 1970in San Jose, California, and known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies this show is a must see. 904.633.2000. Tickets: $54 plus. dailysplace.com
July 11, 10:45 am Bellydance Basics
This three week class focuses on low-impact movements that promote improved flexibility while ensuring a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone. Throughout the session you’ll learn foundational belly dance movements such as hip drops, shimmies, and graceful arm patterns. These movements are taught at a comfortable pace, allowing you to master each step while also improving your overall flexibility and core strength. 904.209.3700.Fee: $18.75 coasjc.org
July 12, 7:30 pm Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis!
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, Moran Theatre, 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Dean Z’s a tribute artist to Elvis and his performance will blow you away. When you visit this show, you’ll get to hear classic songs from all the different eras of Elvis’ musical career. 904.630.3900 Tickets: $36 plus.jacksonvillecenterfortheperformingarts.com
July 26 & 27, All Day Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo
Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina3 S Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Sign up or watch the annual fishing tournament at the Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina hosted by the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) is a membership-based organization that focuses on family, fun and fishing. As one of the oldest and largest saltwater tournament trails in the country, the SKA produces and/ or partners with King Mackerel tournaments. 770.355.1387 (for entries) nsfafish.net/rodeo
July 27, 8:00 pm Donny Osmond Live!
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202“One Bad Apple Don’t Spoil the Whole Bunch, Girl!” This American singer, actor, dancer, teen idol and television host gained fame as a member of the Osmond family, a popular musical group in the 1970s. He’s appeared on various TV shows including cohosting the variety show “Donny & Marie” with his sister, Marie Osmond. 904.630.3900.Tickets: $50 plusVystarveteransarena.com