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May 2021
Play World Mini Comic Con
In celebration of MOSH’s newest traveling exhibition, Toytopia, the Museum is partnering with Hall of Heroes for a fun-filled and safe night for toy fanatics of all ages on Saturday, May 15, from 6:30 – 11 p.m. The Play World Mini Comic Con will be toy-centric in every way! Meet with local toy collectors and exhibitors, hear from artistic creators and be inspired by toys seen on the big screen! Food and beverage will available for purchase from food vendors and at the…
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Experience a history of toys through time with the traveling exhibit, Toytopia! Join Hall of Heroes and MOSH and step into a playful world of imagination for toy fanatics of all ages. Festivities Include: Collectibles Vendors & Artists Cosplayers Panel Discussions Costume Contest And more!! The Museum is all about playing it safe while having fun! PLEASE NOTE: Upon visiting the Museum, you will see changes and new safety protocols. These changes and protocols are in line with guidelines and requirements…
Find out more »Ancient City Brass Band
Friday Musicale presents the Ancient City Brass Band as part of our 131st Concert Season. Sunday, May 16, 2021 Concert 3:00 pm Doors Open 2:30 pm Concert is FREE and open to the public. Complimentary parking. Donations Appreciated.
Find out more »Emancipation Celebration Day
Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the first annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration. The festival will take place on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in an effort to educate the community about the historical significance of Florida’s observed Emancipation Day. “Emancipation was proclaimed in Florida on May 20, 1865 and the City of Jacksonville recognizes the significance that has made for our community,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “We’re excited and humbled to…
Find out more »Sunshine Happy Hour
Join us for Sunshine Happy Hour to benefit the James Weldon Johnson Sculpture Project! Our Sunshine Happy Hour will feature live music by Big Papa Fish, delicious cocktails and food trucks, plus the UNF Sculpture Team will be on hand to answer questions about the artwork! Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park has made great strides over the last five years to make the park clean, safe and hospitable for our entire community. In addition to the lunchtime programming and…
Find out more »Sunset Garden Picnics
This weekly event allows for an opportunity to relax in the beautiful riverfront gardens and enjoy a picnic provided by the Cummer Café. Picnics can be created for one ($25) or two guests ($40), and must be ordered in advance. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required to ensure capacity limits and social distancing.
Find out more »Jacksonville Pub Walks
“Legends & Liars” pub walk. 13 stories, 1 lie; try to guess the lie to win a prize. Each week a different theme. Meet at a pub, stop mid-way at a pub, end at a pub. Meet at Bold City Brewery Downtown (109 E Bay St) for the 7pm start. $20/p. Text or call to register, 904-599-0019. Free street parking after 6pm.
Find out more »The Late Romantics
On Christmas morning 1870, Richard Wagner’s new wife, Cosima, awakened to quite the surprise: 15 musicians on the staircase outside of her bedroom performing a new piece Richard had written for her birthday. In this instrumental pastorale Wagner lovers will hear many favorite horn calls and bird songs from the composer’s Ring-Cycle opera, Siegfried. Richard Strauss’ Le bourgeois gentilhomme Suite – a stark departure from the composer’s traditionally High Romantic work – is a Neoclassical gem with lively material compiled…
Find out more »America’s Largest Interactive Mystery Dinner Show
At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Unlike a typical murder mystery dinner theatre performance, you won’t be watching a handful of actors stiffly reciting lines in front of the room. The action happens all around you, and any person in the audience…
Find out more »The Late Romantics
On Christmas morning 1870, Richard Wagner’s new wife, Cosima, awakened to quite the surprise: 15 musicians on the staircase outside of her bedroom performing a new piece Richard had written for her birthday. In this instrumental pastorale Wagner lovers will hear many favorite horn calls and bird songs from the composer’s Ring-Cycle opera, Siegfried. Richard Strauss’ Le bourgeois gentilhomme Suite – a stark departure from the composer’s traditionally High Romantic work – is a Neoclassical gem with lively material compiled…
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