Weekend plans? Head Downtown to find your next read 📚

Cool off with indoor activities -- like lounging in @chamblinsbooks cafe, strolling the exhibits of @mocajax, or attending a Cosmic Concert at @moshjax!

You`ll find so many ways to beat the heat in the urban core with help from dtjax.com/events 📖 ⭐

📸: @ohkateelizabeth, @jacksonvillelocals ...

@lovefestjax returns to the Northbank Riverwalk in 14 days for year TWO! ✌️🎶 🌊

The second annual L.O.V.E Fest will take place along the Northbank Riverwalk on June 14th from 4-10 p.m. Look forward to musical performances by @weareloveculture, dancing, kid zones, food trucks, vendors and more activations along the St. Johns River 🎶 ⭐

⚡ When: Friday, June 14th, 2024, 4-10 p.m.
⚡ Where: 221 Riverside Ave. | Winston Family YMCA

This event is presented by @weareloveculture and @placemakingjax. Find the RSVP link at DTJax.com/events and learn more about Placemaking in Downtown Jacksonville at DTJax.com/placemakingjax ⭐

📸: @april.visuals ...

Have you heard? #DTJax is home to Jacksonville`s newest indoor pickleball court! Featuring six hard courts, lounge seating and a Pro Shop, you`ll definitely want to check it out next time you`re looking to hit the courts 🎾👟

@toon_town_pickleball`s grand opening takes place next weekend! Save the date and make plans to attend on June 8th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first 25 people to play will receive a swag bag and everyone who plays, and/or signs up for a membership, will be entered into a raffle giveaway.

Learn More: dtjax.com/map

📸: @jessebrantman ...

One week away! Join us next Wednesday, 6/5 from 5-9 p.m. to explore Downtown Jacksonville`s arts and culture scene 🎨 🎶

Stroll the streets of #DTJax, enjoy live music, shop with local artists and vendors, and stop by your favorite participating galleries and businesses along the way!

Get a glimpse of what the park, galleries and businesses have planned -- Head to dtjax.com/artwalk to learn more! 🖌️

June`s Theme: Bold City Pride
⭐️ @jamesweldonjohnsonpark: Food trucks, live music, MyGym Fitness Kids Gym, Vendors, and performances
⭐️ @thejusticepub: Stand Up Comedy Open Mic hosted by Flo Funny
⭐️ @bellwetherjax: Jazz band on the sidewalk
⭐️ @boldcitybrewery: Performance by Bethany Laroche from 6-9 p.m.
⭐️ @chamblinsbooks: Vendors on Laura Street
⭐️ @hardwicksbar: Grab a drink, enjoy DJ sets and drag performances
⭐️ @hemmingjewelers: Art and jewelry raffle giveaway and live performance by Godiva
⭐️ @jaxlibrary: Poetry performances in front of the library
⭐️ @jcchorus: Stop by for a musical performance by Akia Uwanda and enjoy artwork inside by Keith Doles and Heather Blanton.
⭐️ @thelarkjax: Grab bites and drinks and enjoy the art exhibition
⭐️ @mocajax: Free art activity and admission
⭐️ @myth.element: Midweek Mixology
⭐️ @oceanstreettacosandtequila: DJ sets during Wax & Whiskey Jax
⭐️ @rubybeachbrewing: Art Walk Afterparty with @hushhushjax Silent Disco, and enjoy a brew and a meal from the resident food truck, @thehungryowljax
⭐️ @southlightgallery: Springtime works by the Southlight collective and highlights by Mac Truque, 5-8 p.m.
⭐️ @superfoodandbrew: Join canvas painting starting at 6 p.m.- fee is waived for the first 10 participants
⭐️ @untitled_artspace: New pop-up Art Space featuring works by local artists at 112 Adams Street from 5-9 p.m.
⭐️ @visit_jax: Vendors inside

Learn More: DTJax.com/artwalk ...

Honoring the brave, remembering the fallen. This Memorial Day, we salute the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Check out these Memorial Day activities in Downtown:

⭐ Take part in the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Jacksonville Memorial Wall (1145 E Adams St.) at 8:00 a.m. 🇺🇸

⭐Take a walk across the Main Street Bridge to check out the Anchor and Lone Sailor statues along the Southbank Riverwalk. The Lone Sailor commemorates the valued relationship between the people of Jacksonville and the United States Navy, and was created by Bleifeld Stanley in 2010.

📸: @cityofjax ...

It`s the FINAL day of @jaxjazzfest! 🎶

#JaxJazzFest returned this weekend for four days of incredible food, drinks and the best of jazz for free, featuring national headliners from around the country! 🎹🎷

Today`s Lineup:
📍Met Park Stage - 1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard
3:15- @jamsjax House Davis
4:15- Jeff Ryan
5:45- Chucho Valdès Royal Quartet
7:15- The Baylor Project
9:30- Joss Stone

📍@dailysplace Stage - 1 Daily`s Place
3:15- UNF Jazz Ensemble I
4:30- Keiko Matsui
6:00- Liz Wright
7:45- RnR with Rick Braun & Richard Elliot

Learn More: DTJax.com/events
Parking & Transit Options: DTJax.com/parking ...

It`s Day #2 of @jaxjazzfest & Downtown is grooving! 🎶

#JaxJazzFest returns this weekend for four days of incredible food, drinks and the best of jazz for free, featuring national headliners from around the country! 🎹🎷

Today`s Lineup:
📍Met Park Stage - 1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard
3:45- Justice Michael + The Passage
5:15- The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition Winner
6:15- Lakecia Benjamin
7:45- Gregory Porter
9:30- Brian Culbertson

📍@dailysplace Stage - 1 Daily`s Place
3:00- Douglas Anderson Jazz Combo
4:30- Pablo Aragona Quintet
6:00- Josh Vietti
7:45- Huntertones
9:15- Robin Thicke

🎊 Jazz Parade: Starts at @dailysplace Stage at 5:30 p.m. and ends at Met Park at 6:15 p.m.

⛴️ Catch a Ride: The @jtafla Skyway and the @rivertaxiandtours will be running all weekend long!

🎶 Sticking around tonight? After the show, hit the Jazz Jam in the West Club at @everbankstadium from 9-12 a.m.! FREE to attend but registration is required: jacksonvillejazzfest.com/jazz-jam/

Learn More: DTJax.com/events
Parking & Transit Options: DTJax.com/parking ...

The Cereal Box is almost LIVE! 🥣

Our team had a chance to get a first-look at #DTJax`s newest sweet spot -- @thecerealboxlive during last night`s Influencer Night ⚡️

From serving up nostalgic cereal favorites and fresh smoothies to hosting exciting events like game nights and Jazz + Poetry, The Cereal Box is more than just another live music venue 🎶

Check it out next weekend during their grand opening weekend ⭐️

Where: 245 E. Adams Street
Learn More: dtjax.com/map ...