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Live Music and Nightlife
Greg Bates
Country singer Greg Bates will
perform his hit songs such as "Did it
for the Girl" and "Fill in the Blank" at
this live event. Features special
guest and rising Nashville artist,
Lukas Bracewell.
Aug. 2 | 6 p.m. | Mavericks Rock
'N Honky Tonk
Friday Night Courtyard Party
Kick off the weekend with a garage party featuring live music, a DJ and
food and drinks from the Courthouse Café and Pita Pit. Bring your own
lawn chairs.
Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. | LAZ Court house Garage
Family
Girls Rock Jacksonville Showcase
Rock out to originial music performed by girl
bands from this music and arts summer camp.
Aug. 3 | 3 - 6 p.m. | The Florida Theat re
Upcoming Event s
Jag s Pre se aso n G ame
The Jacksonville Jaguars
take on the Miami Dolphins in
their first preseason game
Aug. 9.
Eat Up D o wnt o wn
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Arts and Culture
Landscape Workshop
Open to painters of any level, this workshop covers the basics of
landscape painting through color, composition, contrast, use of materials
and more.
July 31 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Reddi- Art s
Spoken Word
Once a month, the Ritz offers an open
mic for poets and poetry lovers of all
ages. Show off your own talent, or just
come enjoy the creative atmosphere.
Aug. 1 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Ritz Theatre
and LaVilla Museum
Sports and Fitness
Jacksonville Suns vs. Tennessee Smokies
Root for the home team as the Jacksonville Suns take on the Tennessee
Smokies.
Aug. 2 - 6 | Multiple Games | Baseball Grounds of
Jacksonville
Daily's 5K Stadium Challenge
This 5K Stadium Challenge starts in the
Tailgate Zone, runs around EverBank
Field, the practice fields, all seven levels
of the stadium and finishes with a loop
around the football field. Proceeds benefit
area high school track and cross country
programs.
Aug. 2 |6 p.m. | EverBank Field
Jaguars Team Scrimmage
Ready, set, hike! It may not be football season yet but get in the spirit
when the Jaguars host their annual team scrimmage. Plus, don't miss a
Back to Football Fest, featuring autographs from the ROAR and Jaguars
alumni players, performances by the Jaguars D- Line and an appearance
by Jaxson de Ville. There will be inflatable games as well as a z ip line,
rock wall and photo opportunities for fans to try on the new uniform.
Aug. 3 | 4 p.m. Back t o Foot ball Fest ; 6:4 5 p.m. Scrimmage |
EverBank Field
Downtown's dining week
continues this year Aug. 1225 with restaurant offering
three course meals for $15,
$25 and $35. Learn more at
www.eatupdowntown.com.
Jaxt o b e rf e st
This Oct. 11- 13 brew- centric
fall celebration promises
plenty of beer, hearty German
cuisine, a variety of
entertainment.
Ongoing Event s
SUN D AY
Family Fre e D ay at MO C A
T he G re at Unwind
MO N D AY
R o ck N ' R o ll K arao ke
T UESD AY
Jackso nville "To p t o
B o t t o m" Walking To ur
WED N ESD AY
K id s R e ad ing C lub
O p e n Mic N ig ht
D o ub le D o wn
T HUR SD AY
Me rrill Ho use Muse um
To ur
Trivia N ig ht
FR ID AY
C o smic C o nce rt s
Jackso nville Land ing
Marke t
Mad C o wf o rd C o me d y
$5 Frid ays
SAT UR D AY
R ive rsid e Art s Marke t
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Business and Networking
Jacksonville Information Technical Council
Information technology professionals are invited to exchange
information, explore new ideas, develop partnerships, educate the
IT community and contribute to the success of its members.
July 30 | 7:30 a.m. | FSCJ Downt own Campus
Downtown Perspective Series
This networking event series explores Downtown's viewing decks and
rooftop locations. Enjoy a brief presentation on different aspects of
Downtown revitaliz ation or history, beginning with Christie Thompson
Holechek, director of Art in Public Places Jacksonville.
Aug. 1 | 5:30 p.m. | Omni Jacksonville Hot el
Jacksonville Herpetological Society Monthly
Meetings
Held in the Wells Fargo Conference Center,
meetings feature a guest speaker, a
question- and- answer forum and a raffle.
Speaker topics vary, and first- time guests
are free to attend.
Aug. 4 | 2 p.m.| MOSH
R ive rsid e Art s Marke t
Mad C o wf o rd C o me d y
B ay St re e t Sat urd ays
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Events calendar
For the full calendar of upcoming events (more than 40 this week), visit
Downtown Vision, Inc.'s events calendar.
Host your next event Downtown!
Whether you're looking for a place to get married or hold your next office
holiday party, Downtown Jacksonville has something for everyone. Learn
more about DVI's Meeting and Event Space Database on our website.
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