As the work week comes to an end, let WJCT interns Allie George, Kelsey Oates and Sarah De Nicolais be your guides for art, culture and fun on the First Coast this weekend.
City of Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Concert Series
The sounds of trumpets and saxophones will be in the salty air as Jacksonville Beach kicks off its summer jazz series this weekend. The event kicks off from 5 - 9 p.m. Sunday, at the Sea Walk Pavilion, 1 N. Front St. The Jazz All Stars, featuring Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows and Elan Trotman will be headlining. Admission is free, so bring your favorite lawn chair and dancing shoes for a night filled with music.
Creating a healthy lifestyle can seem like a daunting task. Factor in today’s changing healthcare system, and total wellness becomes inaccessible for many Americans. Florida State College is hosting a Health Literacy Fair this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will offer exercise sessions and health screenings for all ages. The event will also offer a number of discussions geared towards education and understanding. The fair is free of charge, and will be held on FSCJ’s North Campus, 4501 Capper Road. Arrive early and join the Wellness Walk at 9:30 a.m.
Fur, Purr, Hoof & Woof Adoption Event
An adoption event like no other. It’s free to the public and will offer food, entertainment for the kids and, of course, a large selection of furry — and not-so-furry — companions. The event will be held at The Cross at Doctor’s Inlet, 582 Plantation Drive in Middleburg from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Some booths will have pets and others will have tons of information on different animals to answer any questions pet lovers might have. There will be games for the kids, bounce houses, face painters, a doggie playground and even doggie yoga. Come for the food and fun, and leave with your new best friend.
The Disney classic and the Hans Christian Anderson story are coming to the stage. Theater Jacksonville will be performing the beloved play this month, beginning Friday. Tickets are available at the Theater Jacksonville box office or on their website. Join Ariel and her beloved sea creature friends battle the evil sea witch, Ursula. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, you will find yourself singing along to classics like “Kiss the Girl” and “Under the Sea”. This fishy tale of love, comedy, and suspense will be sure to capture the whole family's heart.
The Happy Together Tour originated in 1984 with the band, The Turtles. Six bands come together this Sunday night at the Florida Theatre to perform a collection of 1960s and 70s music. Be sure to experience an eventful throwback through the tunes of “Eleanor," “She’d Rather Be with me," and many more. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are currently ranging from $35-$75. With groovy songs that will take you on a trip down memory lane, this is an event you won’t want to miss.