October 5, 2:00 pm
The Golden Girls:
The Laughs Continue
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 A parody that brings sassy seniors to stages for one more hurrah. We find Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from a new (much) younger sex-crazed lover. This show allows audiences to relive the heartfelt hilarity of the four ladies who never stopped being best friends.
Tickets: $37 plus. jacksonvillecenterfortheperformingarts.com
October 6, 10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Swing Jazz Brunch
Courtyard Marriott, 2700 – A Atlantic Avenue, Amelia Island, FL 32034 Listen to the sounds of local jazz favorites Longineu Parsons, Bill Prince, Cameron Strine, the Les DeMerle Band and others at their popular brunch featuring gourmet menu items and a special appearance by The Spare Ribs Six.
Tickets: $75 per person. ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
October 6, 1:00 pm
Jacksonville Jaguars vs.
Indianapolis Colts
EverBankStadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 The Jags will face the Colts who are 3-1 this season. Tom Coughlin, the first coach for the home team will be inducted into the “Pride of the Jaguars”.
Tickets: $25 plus. Ticketmaster.com
October 11, 7:30 pm
KC & The Sunshine Band
Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 KC & The Sunshine Band created the dance revolution in the 1970s with their unique disco-funk sound. The band’s music has been featured at major sporting events, Super Bowls, NBA and more. Get your boogie shoes ready!
Tickets: $49 plus. floridatheatre.com
October 12, 8:30 am – 11:00 am
DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass
The PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082 The 17th Running of DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass will be the highlight of breast cancer awareness month for the foundation. This family friendly event celebrates survivorship and raises financial support for women in need.
Registration Fee: $45. thedonnafoundation.org
October 19, 8:00 am
Making Strides Against
Cancer Walk
EverBankStadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Join the fight against breast cancer and support the American Cancer Society. Participate in the 3.1 mile walk through downtown with survivors, family and friends, activities, music and more. All guests must go through security screening. Only clear bags are allowed.
Donations encouraged. signup.cancer.org
October 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nocatee Farmers Market
Nocatee Station Field, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 Ghouls just wanna have fun! Join us for a festive fall gathering at the Halloween Harvest Farmers Market. The day will feature live music by Tennessee Worthy, drinks from Blue Water Bar and Grill, holiday crafts, and more! You will also have the chance to shop local vendors and savor homemade jams, honey, baked goods, produce.
No Admission Fee. Nocatee.com/events
October 28, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Embroidery Workshop
Ruby Beach Brewery, 228 East Forsyth, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Learn the art of embroidery and how to create with thread. Choose from four customizable patterns to create your own embroidery design. Participants will learn multiple stitches and techniques while creating their own embroidery six inch hoop. Participants will receive their own hoop with fabric, choice of pattern, threads, and needle.
Registration Fee: $40 (includes one beverage). rubybeachbrewing.com
October 29, 7:00 pm
Pink Ribbon Jax Soiree
Jaguar Land Rover, 11217 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246 Pink Ribbon Jax will host a special fundraising event to provide free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women and men in Jacksonville. This event will include silent and live auctions, a wine pull, drawings and a toast to Warriors in Pink. Pink Ribbon Jax is a non-profit division of the Baptist Health Foundation.
Tickets: $250. Pinkribbonjax.org
