Neighborhoods

Best Cheap Thrill When You’re Broke: Keg and Coin Listen, we’ve all been young and broke. Well, some of us still are. So living in an up-and-coming city where the price of living can’t seem to slow down, finding a fun AND affordable place to hang out is a rarity. Keg and Coin, located in Riverside, checks off all of the boxes for a cheap thrill. Creating a nostalgic atmosphere with old-school arcade games, themed party nights and kitschy decor, Keg & Coin also appeals to all ages, especially those who appreciate an awesome happy hour. Draft beer for $3? …

Arlington Cliff’s Bar and Grille Live music, Friday and Saturday cliffsbarandgrill.com   Beaches/Ponte Vedra Gusto Live music throughout the week gustojax.com   Lemon Bar & Grille Live music throughout the week lemonbarjax.com   Lynch’s Irish Pub Live music all week lynchsirishpub.com   Mango’s Karaoke, Sunday and Wednesday mangosjaxbeach.com   Mavi’s Waterfront Bar & Grill Live music, Friday–Sunday mavijax.com   Monkey’s Uncle Tavern DJ, Tuesdays; live music, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; karaoke, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday monkeysuncletavern.com   Palm Valley Outdoors Bar and Grill Live music, Friday–Sunday palmvalleyoutdoors.com   The Ritz Lounge DJs and dancing, Friday–Sunday theritzlounge.com   The Shim Sham …

Words by Carmen Macri Spirits were high during the third quarter of the Bar Brawl at The Volstead downtown.  The bracket-style competition calls for the best bartenders in the city to show the people what they’re made of, only it comes with a twist. The bartenders are given a spirit and a list of secret ingredients… though, they aren’t allowed to choose freely. There is a Plinko-type board with unique ingredients at the bottom and the fate of the bartenders’ drinks being left to gravity. The broad spectrum of components ranges from fresh pineapple to carrot turmeric puree.  Two bartenders …

Back for its sixth year, the Sing Out Loud festival kicks off Sept. 9 with more to offer than ever before. September is the month of music, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with free music, huge headliners, local artist spotlights and even a chance for your band to perform in a professional venue. Sing Out Loud has grown to become more than just a way to bring free music to the people of Northeast Florida. Since its inception, the festival has brought hundreds of musicians from around the country to St Augustine, catered to more than 50,000 …

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Jacksonville’s Affordable Marijuana License Clinic is working to ensure qualified patients have access to the alternative treatment. As part of an integrated, multidisciplinary medical marijuana clinic network, clinic staff is expertly trained in the use of medical marijuana for the treatment of approved conditions. The clinic offers individualized patient-oriented care with a holistic approach to the use of medical marijuana, with a focus on pain and symptom management and disease-specific treatment for glaucoma, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, cancer, PTSD, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and other forms of chronic pain. Dr. Rene Pulido is committed to making medical …

Words & Photos by Janie Day As a kid growing up in Jacksonville, the Skyway always intrigued me. Zooming through the sky, twisting and turning between all the buildings of a city that was so large to a little girl—the ride had me captivated. One of my earliest core memories was my younger sister’s 6-year-old birthday party. The party was at the Treaty Oak Park, but my parents took me, my sister, and all of her friends on a Skyway ride to get there. My sister had wanted to take the Skyway for her birthday because it fascinated her and …

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  From shows at the and the , to lively productions at the or , the First Coast is a vibrant metropolis that never sleeps. Whether you’re into country western or comedy, rock-and-roll or jazz, Broadway musicals or pop, Jacksonville offers something for everyone. How many times have you asked yourself after a show, where can we get something good to eat late in the evening? We’re starved! And no matter your tastes, there are many late night hangouts offering inspired dishes and cocktails to keep the festivities going after the show. Here are a few late night favorites in …