Upcoming Events
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Wondering where to find the best cocktails and bites this summer? Take a peek at our latest blog and never miss a beat on where the best eats are in #DTJax!
There are so many delicious places to dine so we`ve put a few of the top spots in one place. Check out our latest blog, “Eat Your Way Through DTJax all Summer `23” for the must-try cocktails and eateries to swing by all summer long! ☀️
Find the full list at DTJax.com/Blog 🍻
📸: @estrellajax
Love @vangoghjacksonville? Take a journey through the next immersive experience opening on June 9th in #DTJax, @beyondkingtut! ⭐️
This exhibition takes you to Egypt with the power of photography and multimedia, and guides you through the world of pharaohs and the archives of National Geographic. Be transported through nine multi-sensory galleries that the whole family can enjoy, beginning on June 9th at the NoCo Center.
Learn More: DTJax.com/Events
Next Wednesday during First Wednesday Art Walk, get a sneak peek into one of the @placemakingjax projects: Little Alley Shows 🎶
Inspired by Tiny Desk Concerts on NPR, @wolfandcubjax is inviting artists to perform acoustic sets in a setting hidden amongst historic brick walls. Guests will take in the sounds of some of Jacksonville’s amazing musicians as acoustic notes echo through the heart of Downtown. 🎹
Shows are free and open to all.
Upcoming Shows:
⚡️ArtWalk Sneak Peek: Wednesday, June 7
⚡️Akia Uwanda: Thursday, June 8
⚡️SouLo Lyon: Thursday, June 22
⚡️Che Forreign: Wednesday, July 5
⚡️rickoLus: Thursday, July 6
⚡️Jesebel: Thursday, July 20
@littlealleyshows are produced by Wolf & Cub in partnership with Placemaking Jax.
Shows are free and open to all. Registration is required and availability is limited.
Grab Tickets: LittleAlleyShows.com
Next Wednesday! Spring into Downtown Jacksonville`s arts and culture scene at First Wednesday Art Walk on June 7th from 5-9 p.m.🎨 🎶
Don`t miss all of the amazing programming our participating businesses have in-store:
🎨 @jamesweldonjohnsonpark • Enjoy live music by Big Papa Fish, food trucks and grab a drink from the biergarten
🎨 @thejessiejax • Shop with local vendors and enjoy live music, performances, yoga and the Corner Gallery
⭐️ @bellwether_jax • Catch a live band
⭐ @boldcitybrewery • Happy hour and music
⭐️ @chamblinsbooks • Vendors, coffee and books
⭐️ @dosgatosjax • Drink specials and good vibes
⭐️ @indulgence_bistro • Happy hour specials and art
⭐️ @jaxlibrary • Check out the art reception and new exhibit
⭐️ @jaxartstudios • Visit the Studios` last hurrah with artists, music, vendors and raffles.
⭐️ TAC Gallery • Visit the gallery & studios
⭐️ @thelarkjax • New exhibit with drinks, tunes and art
⭐️ @mocajax • Free admission, new exhibition and art activity
⭐️ @myth.element • Vendors, a show and happy hour
⭐️ @thelyricistlive • Artists and vendors out front
⭐️ @rubybeachbrewing • Food truck and local brews
⭐️ @southlightgallery • Browse new works
⭐️ @superfoodandbrew • Food & drink specials
⭐️ @jaxcathedral • Check out the new exhibition and sip and shop at the Bookstore.
⭐️ @sweetpetescandy • Music on the porch
⭐️ @visit_jax • Beer tastings and vendors
⭐️ @thevolsteadjax • DJ, a vendor and specials
⭐️ @wolfandcubjax • Shop clothing, bubbly and tacos. First installment of Little Alley Shows!
⭐️ @womenatwerk • Block party ft. DJs and vendors
⭐️ @1904_musichall • Performances starting at 7 p.m.
⚡️Get the ultimate #ArtWalkJax experience: We recommend visiting the three main hubs and stopping into the participating businesses along the way! *Please note: The Vystar Breezeway will be closed for construction during June`s Art Walk.⚡️
Visit DTJax.com/Artwalk for more information and to view our interactive map full of participating businesses and their respective programming! ✨
Is your business participating in Art Walk? Send us your programming to be added to the list!
📸: @Cre8Jax
IG of the Week: We love this watercolor sketch by @xanajazmin of Corkscrew Park!
Have you visited Corkscrew Park to check out the murals by @davidnackashi? Aside from being a fully equipped outdoor gym, Corkscrew Park is the perfect spot to take a stroll or even paint en plein air. 🎨🏋️
Looking to find out more about the park under the Acosta Bridge? Visit our website to learn more!
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Honoring the brave, remembering the fallen. This Memorial Day, we salute the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸
Check out these Memorial Day activities in Downtown:
⭐ Take part in the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Jacksonville Memorial Wall (1145 E Adams St.) at 8:30 a.m. 🇺🇸
⭐Take a walk across the Main Street Bridge to check out the Anchor and Lone Sailor statues along the Southbank Riverwalk. The Lone Sailor commemorates the valued relationship between the people of Jacksonville and the United States Navy, and was created by Bleifeld Stanley in 2010.
⭐ Visit the new home of the @jaxnavalmuseum, now docked at Pier 1 at 610 E. Bay Street. The Jacksonville Naval Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 9-3 p.m., Saturday from 9-4 p.m., and Sunday from 10-4 p.m.
📸: @cityofjax, rootbeer_dave, @dalelinn
It`s the FINAL day of @jaxjazzfest! 🎶
#JaxJazzFest returned this weekend for four days of incredible food, drinks and the best of jazz for free, featuring national headliners from around the country! 🎹🎷
Today`s Lineup:
📍Swingin` Stage - Riverfront Plaza (2 W. Independent Drive)
4:45- TBA Big Band fea. Linda Cole & Joshua Bowlus
6:00- Piano Competition Winner
7:00- Samara Joy
10:30- Fireworks
📍Groovin` Stage - Ford on Bay (228 E. Bay Street)
4:15- Shawn Pfaffman
5:45- Shemekia Copeland
7:30- David Sanborn
🎸Jazz Fest After Dark:
Stick around in #DTJax after the shows because the party doesn’t stop when Jazz Fest is over! Enjoy local music at your favorite #DTJax bars every night after the events. Stay tuned for more information on Jazz Fest After Dark! ⭐
Learn More: DTJax.com/Events
Parking & Transit Options: DTJax.com/Parking
It`s Day 2 of @jaxjazzfest & Downtown is grooving! 🎶
#JaxJazzFest returns this weekend for four days of incredible food, drinks and the best of jazz for free, featuring national headliners from around the country! 🎹🎷
Today`s Lineup:
📍Swingin` Stage - Riverfront Plaza (2 W. Independent Drive)
4:45- LPT
6:15- The U.S. Army Ambassadors Jazztet
7:45- Marcus Miller
9:30- Chaka Khan
📍Groovin` Stage - Ford on Bay (228 E. Bay Street)
4:30- CeCe Teneal
6:00- Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y
7:45- Pieces of a Dream
9:15- Larry Carlton
🎸Jazz Fest After Dark:
Stick around in #DTJax after the shows because the party doesn’t stop when Jazz Fest is over! Enjoy local music at your favorite #DTJax bars every night after the events. Stay tuned for more information on Jazz Fest After Dark! ⭐
Learn More: DTJax.com/Events
Parking & Transit Options: DTJax.com/Parking
It`s Day 1 of @jaxjazzfest & Downtown is getting ready to be filled with the sounds and rhythm of jazz all weekend long! 🎶☀️
#JaxJazzFest returns this weekend for four days of incredible food, drinks and the best of jazz for free, featuring national headliners from around the country! 🎹🎷
Today`s Lineup:
📍Swingin` Stage - Riverfront Plaza (2 W. Independent Drive)
4:30- Let`s Ride Brass Band / Paris Winningham & the Pride
6:00- Eddie Palmieri
9:30- Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
📍Groovin` Stage - Ford on Bay (228 E. Bay Street)
4:15- Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Combo
5:30- The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
7:00- Ron Carter`s Foursight Quartet
8:30- Eric Roberson with special guest Jeff Bradshaw
🎸Jazz Fest After Dark:
Stick around in #DTJax after the shows because the party doesn’t stop when Jazz Fest is over! Enjoy local music at your favorite #DTJax bars every night after the events. Stay tuned for more information on Jazz Fest After Dark! ⭐
Learn More: DTJax.com/Events
Parking & Transit Options: DTJax.com/Parking