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March Special Events

February 28, 2025

Events

Opens March 1 Frozen in Time: An Ice Age Adventure Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens jacksonvillezoo.org March 1 SPARdiGras Sesquicentennial Park sparcouncil.org The Florida Man Games St. Johns County Fairgrounds, Elkton thefloridamangames.com March 1-2 Jacksonville Home + Patio Show Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center jacksonvillespringhomeshow.com Strawberry Fest Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs claycountyfest.com March

Events·Feature

They Take Their Pants Off for Charity: Cupid’s Undie Run

Words by Ambar Ramirez Often called the month of love, February brings plenty of ways to celebrate — Galentine’s parties, pajama and pizza nights, and, of course, Super Bowl gatherings. But perhaps the most unforgettable way to embrace the spirit of the season is by running a mile down Jax

How Florida Became a Mecca for Pop Culture Conventions

Words by Johvan Merilus Florida has always been known to be

February Special Events

Feb. 1 MVP Praise Party 2025 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com

An Interview with Ms. Pat

January 17, 2025

Comedy·Events·On Stage

Words by Johvan Merilus From being a single mother in a tough Atlanta neighborhood to headlining her own comedy tour, “The Hot & Flashy” tour, Patricia Williams—better known by her stage name Ms. Pat—has built an impressive name for herself. With sheer grit and determination, Ms. Pat has risen

Velvet Underground

December 30, 2024

Events·Feature

Words by Amiyah Golden As warm winds blow and the weather fluctuates, it can be difficult to really embrace that holiday spirit with the absence of snow blanketing the streets of Jacksonville. We often try to find ways to supplement that “White Christmas” feeling and rekindle that yuletide merriment.

January Special Events

December 30, 2024

Events

Jan. 2 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl EverBank Stadium taxslayergatorbowl.com Jan. 4 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jax PAL 5K Ed Austin Regional Park 1stplacesports.com Jan. 8 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jan. 11

Sisterhood Like No Other

December 19, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Events·Feature

First Coast Sisters, Abbey of the Seven Bridges Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez The need to connect with others — the natural gravitation towards\ the community — is a shared human experience. And when an idea, moral belief or political stance is challenged, the need for community becomes

Peas In a Pod(cast)

December 9, 2024

Events·Feature

Behind the scenes of Jax Podcasters Unite Words by Shelton Hull Everyone, it seems, has a podcast these days. I have a podcast–two, actually–and you probably do, too. If you don’t, well, you’ve probably thought about it at least once, If you find yourself inclined to turn those thoughts into

December Special Events

December 2, 2024

Events

Through Dec.1 San Marco Art Festival Balis Park sanmarcoartfestival.com Christmas Made in the South Prime Osborn Convention Center madeinthesouthshows.com Through Dec. 29 Glowing Gardens Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens jacksonvillearboretum.org Through Jan. 1 Deck the Chairs Seawalk Pavilion deckthechairs.org Through Jan. 5 “Mission: Astronaut” Museum of

Hamburger Mary’s

November 22, 2024

Events·Feature

Words and photos by Amiyah Golden Fabulous, audacious and unapologetic, Jordyn Sinclair is a prominent figure in the drag and LGBTQIA+ community – locally and beyond – as an entertainer and an advocate . A Michigan girl with a Texas-sized heart and upbringing, Sinclair has spearheaded the reopening of the

Got the Blues?

October 30, 2024

Events·Feature

Words and Photos by Sam Kaplan If you’ve lived in Jacksonville for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen military planes and helicopters flying low and fast around the city. With Jax having multiple military installations within city limits, and another nearby at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay (just

Party in the Front and the Back: Inside Jacksonville PorchFest

October 30, 2024

Events·Feature·Springfield

Words by Carmen Macri Jacksonville’s one-of-a-kind festival returns for its 10th anniversary, bringing live music, art and local vendors to the historic porches of Springfield Nov. 9. For some backstory; Elizabeth Augustus, a San Marco resident, attended her first porch festival while visiting upstate New York, the origin

November Special Events

October 30, 2024

Events

Through Nov. 14 Jewish Cutural Arts Festival Various locations jcajax.org Through Jan. 5, 2025 Mission: Astronaut Museum of Science & History themosh.org Through Feb. 2, 2025 “Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated” Museum of Science & History themosh.org Nov. 2 Casino Night Historically Hoppy Brewing Company loveforethiopia.org Nov.