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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
February 13: Jazzly Spoken Word at Breezy Jazz Club
February 13-16: Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe Dinner at Candy Apple Cafe & Cocktails
February 13: Black History Month at The Ritz
February 14: Banksy Piece on Tour and Writing on the Walls Local Art Exhibit Opening at Main Library
February 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner at NOLA MOCA
February 14: Sweetheart Dinner at Benny’s Steak & Seafood
February 15: Third Thursday Tour: Project Atrium at MOCA
February 16: Madama Butterfly: The Opera at Moran Theatre
February 16: Candle Class at Manifest Distillery
February 16: Paula Poundstone at Florida Theatre
February 16-17: Jacksonville Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark
February 16-17: The Walls – Opening Weekend at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company
February 17: Dancing with the Stars Live at Moran Theatre
February 17: Naturalista event at NAIWBE Spa
Family Fun
February 14: Little Learners: Little Olympics at MOSH
February 19: MOSH Mondays
Live Music + Nightlife
February 13: The Hot Sardines at Florida Theatre
February 13: Forq, Lucy Woodward at 1904 Music Hall
February 13: Fat Tuesday Bayou Bash at The Volstead
February 13: Taproom Trivia Tuesdays at Intuition Ale Works
February 13-17: Wine & Dine at Cowford Chophouse
February 14: Roosevelt Colliers V-Day Bash at 1904 Music Hall
February 14: Valentine’s Masquerade Latin Party At Myth Nightclub
February 15: Thursday Trivia at Burrito Gallery Downtown
February 16: Lost Stars, Flipturn, South Point at 1904 Music Hall
February 16: The Return/Ode to J-Dilla at Spliff’s Gastropub
February 16: Billy Buchanan Band at River City Brewing Comany
February 16: We The Plug Presents: JPHELPZ at Myth Nightclub
February 16: TGIF with Mike Shackelford in Hemming Park
February 16: Lonely Highway at the Jacksonville Landing
February 16: Valentine’s Love Jam at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena
February 17: MEKLIT – Live In Concert at MOSH
February 17: George Acosta Live at Myth Nightclub
February 17: Double Down Band at the Jacksonville Landing
February 18: Barry Manilow at the Moran Theatre
February 18: Jay Garrett and The Pack at the Jacksonville Landing
February 18: Gordon Lightfoot at Florida Theatre
February 18: Laugh Lounge at Dos Gatos
Sports, Health + Fitness
February 17: Jacksonville Giants vs. Orlando Wave
February 18: Running of the Bulls 5K Race
February 18: Yoga Sundays at River City Brewing Company
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Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities:
2018 #DTJax Gala: Vintage Circus
Step right up and volunteer at the 3rd Annual DTJax Gala: Vintage Circus! Volunteers receive free parking and free admission to the Gala, redeemable before or after their shift. Must be 21 or older. Click here to volunteer at the Gala.
#DTJax Surveys
Each year Downtown Vision evaluates the state of Downtown Jacksonville and collects data on how to improve the Downtown experience. If you live or work in #DTJax (Northbank, Southbank, Brooklyn/Riverside Avenue, LaVilla or the Stadium District) we want to hear from you.
Respondents will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate to the Downtown restaurant or retailer of their choice. A winner will be selected in early 2018 and contacted via the email provided.
Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts about #DTJax!
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#DTJax News
- One Call chose Downtown for energy, culture change
- Smith Hulsey & Busey moving to Wells Fargo Center
- Downtown is in John Peyton’s sights
- Downtown design review board tackles several key projects starting soon
- Plan to add floors to Downtown Building Materializes
- Entertainment complex planned next to stadium
- Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk Downsizing For Slow Months
- New convention center “could be bigger than tourism”
- Hotel Indigo and Rooftop Restaurant and Bar proposed for Downtown
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New businesses in #DTJax:
Coming soon:
- FSCJ’s 20West Cafe: 20 W. Adams St.
Now Open:
- Gate Petroleum Station: 450 Park St.
- Yobe Frozen Yogurt: 450 Park St.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Valentine’s Day in #DTJax
- Run #DTJax 2018
- Found in #DTJax: Wolf & Cub
- Found in #DTJax: Manifest Distilling
- Found in DTJax: Sweet Pete’s Candy
- Found in DTJax: Intuition Ale Works
- The Music of #DTJax
- The Dog Side of #DTJax
- Dine-in In #DTJax
- Relax in #DTJax
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DVI Updates:
Downtown Vision announces 2018 #DTJax Award Winners
The #DTJax Awards recognize community leaders, impactful projects and outstanding Ambassadors. Please join us in celebrating these award winners on February 17th at our #DTJax Gala: Vintage Circus.
2016-2017 Annual Report
Have you ever wondered, what exactly does DVI do in a year? Check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2016-2017. Read or download the PDF here.
2016-2017 State of Downtown Report:
It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. Since the beginning of 2016, Downtown has seen more than $80 million in completed development projects, such as the Winston Family YMCA and Daily’s Place Amphitheater. More than $2 billion in projects are currently under construction or proposed. Read about currently development, employment and residential trends in this 18-month look at the progress in Downtown Jacksonville from January 2016-June 2017. Read or download the PDF here.