Featured Events

IN MEMORY:
Peter Bragan, Sr. Memorial Service
Longtime Suns owner Peter Bragan, Sr. will be remembered with a visitation and funeral service at the home of the Suns. All fans and the general public are welcome to pay their respects.
July 10 | 5 p.m. | Baseball of Grounds of Jacksonville

LIVE MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE:
River Rally - Lucky Stiff
The River Rally has returned to the Southbank! Come join the party every Friday Downtown for live music, drink specials and more. This week, hear rock tunes from across generations from Lucky Stiff.
July 13 | 6:30 p.m. | River City Brewing Company

ARTS AND CULTURE:
Jacksonville 48 Hour Film Project Award Show
You came, you saw, you voted. Now find out who wins the award for "Best 48 Hour Film Jacksonville" and earns the privilege to compete nationally against other cities.
July 14 | 7 p.m. | Florida Theatre

FAMILY:
Tonca's 46th Birthday Party
Jacksonville's favorite reptile is turning 46 years young this weekend, and you're invited to help him blow out the candles. Enjoy an afternoon of face painting, party games, cake and more!
July 14 | 1 p.m. | MOSH

Live Music and Nightlife

Little High Little Low, Faith City Fiasco, Booger and Hunter & Avery
Tune up your typical Tuesday night with acoustic, folk, punk and rock 'n roll, all rolled into one line-up.
July 10 | 8 p.m. | Burro Bar

Panic Years, The Mooks and Master Radical
Don't panic -- you can get your live music fix mid-week with this line-up of indie, alt-rock, rock and acoustic music.
July 11 | 8 p.m. | Burro Bar

Adamec Bike Night
Join other bike fanatics for this evening of free bike parking, on-site tattooing, prizes and more with live music in the courtyard by Spanky the Band.
July 12 | 6 p.m. | The Jacksonville Landing

ASG, The Scarred, Pinkerton Thugs and The 2416
This show of metal, punk and more is sure to rock your Thursday night Downtown.
July 12 | 8 p.m. | Burro Bar

Chuck Nash Band
Enjoy Americana pop rock and Irish delicacies with this local musician's band.
July 12 | 8 p.m. | Fionn MacCool's Irish Restaurant and Pub

Braxton Adamson
The acoustic sounds of this artist will keep you coming back for more good times, brews and pub cuisine.
July 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Fionn MacCool's Irish Restaurant and Pub

Corey Smith
After an initial concert cancellation, this country singer and guitarist makes his way to the River City this weekend to share his musical talents.
July 13 | 7 p.m. | Mavericks Rock 'N Honky Tonk

Friday Night Live! - Yankee Slickers
For the second installment of this music series, hear Southern Rock favorites on the riverfront.
July 13 | 8 p.m. | The Jacksonville Landing

What Did You Do, Austin Miller and Direwolves
Don't miss this Friday night set of indie, acoustic and pop music plus plenty of drinks to go around.
July 13 | 9 p.m. | Burro Bar

Sugar Bear
Enjoy familiar hits from this Jacksonville-based cover group that performs throughout the Southeast.
July 14 | 8 p.m. | The Jacksonville Landing

Doper Than
This hip-hop event features some of North Florida's best talent, including performances, raffles and more! Experience the talents of Tough Junkie, Strife, The Messenger & DJ Robzilla, and DJ Kidd Yzer.
July 14 | 9 p.m. | The Phoenix Taproom

Mad Conductor, Heavy Flow, Big Fat & Delicious and Evan Ruffino Quartet
Don't miss these four bands, including local favorite Heavy Flow, the six-piece New Orleans band Mad Conductor touring with Big Fat & Delicious, and the night's opening set, The Evan Ruffino Quartet.
July 16 | Underbelly

Family
A T. Rex Named Sue
Take a bite out of science and history by visiting Sue, the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered.
July 10 to Sept. 23 | MOSH

Pre-K Day
Bring your little ones Downtown for exclusive programming for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. The special day includes the planetarium show, Earth, Moon and Sun, at 10 a.m.
July 11 | 9 a.m. | MOSH

Movies @ Main: Beauty and the Beast
In this tale as old as time, join Belle and her enchanted friends in this animated Disney classic as they learn to love and accept a temper-prone beast.
July 12 | 5:45 p.m. | Main Library

Arts and Culture
Black & White Juried Art Show
View this latest exhibit of local artists' works of purely light and dark.
July 10 - August 9 | The Art Center Premier Gallery

The Florida Fallen Heroes Quilt Project
In this collection of nine quilts, each block contains the name of a fallen service member from Florida who lost his or her life while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
July 10 - July 22 | MOSH

Sails of Reformation Exhibit
Works by Meredith Fordham Hughes, Barbara Holmes Fryefield,
Joanelle Mulrain and Deborah Reid will be displayed.
July 10 - July 31 | Maritime Heritage Center

Amateur Night Auditions
Talented performers of all ages are invited to compete in the theater's monthly variety competition show. Singers, dancers, mime acts, comedians, rappers, solo instrumentalists, spoken word performers and others are welcome to audition, however, auditions are closed to the viewing public.
July 12 | 5 p.m. | Ritz Theatre and Museum

Summer Movie Classics: "Gentleman Prefer Blondes"
You might be considered dumb to miss out on this classic starring famous blonde Marilyn Monroe and brunette beauty Jane Russell. The pair light up this energetic musical that will teach you why "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend."
July 15 | 2 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Sports, Fitness and Health
Jacksonville Suns vs. Montgomery Biscuits
There's nothing like a summer day at the ballpark, so get Downtown to root for the home team! This week, the Suns take on a Southern rival.
July 11 to July 13 | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville

Jacksonville Sharks vs. Orlando Predators
It's not too late to get your summer football fix! This week is fan appreciation/redneck night, the last regular-season Sharks home game against a Florida rival.
July 14 | 7 p.m. | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Business and Networking
HERI Homeschool Leadership Conference & Curriculum Convention
All interested in or currently homeschooling children are invited to this event. Look at and learn about all curriculum, games, books and other home school products.
July 12 to July 14 | Prime Osborn Convention Center

Downtown Straight Up
Enjoy an evening of happy-hour specials as you network with fellow locals and business leaders passionate about Downtown.
July 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Zodiac Bar & Grill

Hula in the City
This event for all First Coast nurses, nurse educators, nursing students and nursing executives will feature Hawaiian dancers, awards, giveaways, and free food and drinks.
July 12 | 6 p.m. | WJCT Studios

General Membership Quarterly Meeting
At this regularly scheduled meeting, hear from local author Doug Maurer, who wrote the novel The Marshlandic Saga: First Family. Learn about the Ribaults, the River May and more. Signed books will be available. R.S.V.P. by calling 355-1101.
July 12 | 6 p.m. | Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Center