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#DTJax Weekly Update: August 16-22, 2022

Instagram of the Week

Last week, The Jessie invited the community into its space for JaxNEXT100, a week-long series of artist workshops, exhibits, guest speakers and more, commemorating the past 200 years of Jacksonville and celebrating the possibilities for the next 100 years.

Wednesday, Winterland Presents brought four live shows to The Jessie alleyway. Attendees enjoyed live music, a vinyl market, sound bath meditation and synth exploration. We love this shot by @Cre8Jax!

Use the hashtag #DTJax for a chance to be featured as the next Instagram of the Week.


New and Noteworthy

Sip & Stroll
Presented by PNC

Join us on the Southbank Riverwalk this Thursday, August 18th, for live music, food vendors, bars and a Silent Disco After Party on the DoubleTree pool deck. Learn More.

Four Year Extravaganza

This Saturday, August 20th, celebrate four years of Kanine Social at their craft beer and music festival. Grab a bite to eat from local food trucks, sip on brews, and enjoy live music, starting at 12 p.m. Learn More and Get Tickets.

Celebrate Your
City on 904 Day

Join us on Sunday, September 4th in celebrating the businesses, organizations, destinations and experiences that are unique to our Jacksonville community. Share what you love about Jacksonville on social media, by using #904Day.

Happy One Year,
Ruby Beach!

Thanks to the Downtown Investment Authority’s Food and Beverage Retail Enhancement Program aimed at attracting new retail to Downtown, Ruby Beach Brewing moved inland from its beaches location to #DTJax last year and has been serving the Downtown community libations ever since.


Upcoming #DTJax Events

Blues, Brews and BBQ
August 18 at 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Florida Theatre

DTJax’s favorite indoor picnic returns! Join the Florida Theatre on April 18th for their annual Blues, Brews and BBQ showcasing Jacksonville’s best barbecue, live music and more.

MOCA: Yoga 4 Change
August 21 at 11 a.m.
MOCA

Join MOCA on the third Sunday of each month for Artful Movement- a yoga class held live in the MOCA galleries.

Jacksonville Jaguars
August 20 at 7 p.m.
TIAA Bank Field

Don’t miss the Jaguars face-off against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their final pre-season game at TIAA Bank Field.

Catch a ride with the JTA Gameday Xpress to make navigating game-day a breeze.

Riverside Arts Market

Every Saturday, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, enjoy a beautiful outdoor market. Shop local produce, handmade goods and dine at your favorite food trucks.
Check out this week’s line-up!

James Weldon Johnson Park

Don’t miss out on all of the events going on in the park this month, including lunchtime musical performances and weekend festivals! View the schedule.

See More Events




Get Involved

Activating Jacksonville’s Riverfront

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is helping to convene a series of conversations about how best to activate our city’s downtown waterfront for the benefit of all of our residents and visitors. Visit their page to learn more.

1st Downtown Jacksonville: The Future of the Shipyards 

1st DownTown Jacksonville is a platform created to help communicate, advocate and unite supporters who share the same passion for Downtown. Check out their website to learn about plans for The Shipyards, a path toward the Stadium of the Future and community investment by the Jaguars and Iguana Investments.


Updates from Downtown Vision

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