Lights, Camera, Action! - COJ Film and TV Industry Awards Call for Nominations, Local film buffs, directors and actors are invited to submit nominations for the annual Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Motion Picture, Television and [...]

LGBT Button Making Party - Wednesday, August 31st, 4 - 6 p.m., LGBT Resource Center, Student Union, Building 58 East, Room 1111, button making party! Come create a button that represents your identity! For more [...]

First Thursday’s - JAXPORT’S Tenant Improvement Project (Crowley) presentation, 4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 1st during First Thursday Jacksonville’s B2B Networking meeting at the Jacksonville Urban League, 903 W. Union St. For more details call (904) [...]

Carlos Mencia, September 1-4, 7 p.m., Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd. For tickets and more info visit www.comedyzone.com.

Kenny G - One of the best selling artists of all time, Kenny G has pioneered his career with his distinctive "sax sound" earning multiple  # 1 albums, singles, Grammy, sold-out tours and more, Thursday, September 1st, at 8 [...]

Friday Night Live! Music Festival (FNL), Jacksonville’s most unique festival dedicated to local music, arts, culture and community at Hemming Park, 117 W Duval St, September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 7 p.m. [...]

Puttin' on the Ritz - Puttin' on the Ritz, Friday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis St. Each month enjoy amazing performances; electrifying music by DJ Chill Will! For more [...]

UNF LGBT 3rd Annual Laugh Out Comedy Show, Friday, September 2 at 8 p.m., Student Union, Building 58 East, Room 1111. Comedians Irene Tu and Jessica Sele will perform. Come kick back and de-stress! For [...]

Kingsland Catfish Festival - The 34th Annual Kingsland Catfish Festival, Saturday, September 3rd, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Kingsland's Historic Royal District along US 17 and Highway 40. Enjoy, food family, exhibits, vendors and fun! [...]

Chicken Salad Chick - Chicken Salad Chick grand opening, Saturday, September 3rd, 8 p.m., 6025 Butler Point Rd. For more details visit www.chickensaladchick.com

Jerk Festival - One Caribbean presents the 4th annual Jerk Food Festival, Sunday, September 4, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr. Free admission with non-perishable food items and/or school supplies. Jerk chicken cook off, pepper eating [...]

OP Farmers Market - Orange Park Farmers and Arts Market, Sunday, September 4th, 10 - 3 p.m., 2042 Park Avenue. For tickets and more details visit www.opmarket.weebly.com.

US Soccer - USA vs. Trinidad and & Tobago, Tuesday, September 6, 12 noon at Everbank Field, For tickets and more details call (904) 630-2489.

Waffle Pairing - Magnolia Beer and Dessert waffle pairing, Tuesday, September 6, 6 - 10 p.m. 1190 Edgewood Avenue S. For more details visit www.magnoliaspub.com.  

Amelia Island Chefs - Great Chefs of Amelia Island, Thursday, September 8, 6 - 9 p.m. Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkway. For more details call (904) 277-1100.

Comedian Tom Arnold - Writer, producer, and actor who has become an icon in the film and TV industry and appeared in "Madea's Witness Protection," its comedian Tom Arnold, Thursday, September 8 - 10, Comedy [...]

AARP Free Workshops in Jacksonville:  Friday, September 9, 11 a.m. - Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd. ; Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m. - Webb Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd St ; Tuesday, September 13, 11 a.m. - South [...]

SBA & JWBC Business Roundtable - Joint SBA and JWBC, Business Roundtable, Friday, September 9, 9 - 11:30 a.m., Beaver Street Enterprise Center, 1225 West Beaver St. Topics: Business Loans and Social Media. To register and for [...]

Coaches Meeting - The African American Coaches, Game Official and Athletic association monthly meeting Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m., Joint Heirs Church, 2100 Dunn Ave. All members and interested person are asked to attend. [...]

Beaches Art Fest - The Beaches Art Fest, a juried art and fine craft event consisting of outstanding artists and craftsmen from around the country, shining a spotlight on fashion in the early part of the [...]

Sickle Cell 5K - Sickle Cell annual 5K walk-a-thon, Saturday, September 10, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Florida State College of Jacksonville, 101 W. State St. To register and for more information visit www.scdaflorida.com.

P.R.I.D.E. Bookclub Meeting - People Reading for Inspiration Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Bookclub meeting, Saturday, September 10th, 3 p.m. Host: Debra Lewis, 2416 Christi Lake Ct., book for discussion is: “Driving the King,” a novel [...]

Sip & Savor Jax! - Come Sip & Savor Jax annual citywide restaurant week, Sunday, September 11 to 25, for a 15-day culinary experience where diners will discover the best local fare in the city! [...]

DSCDC Meeting - Democratic Senior Caucus of Duval County monthly meeting, September 12th, 6 p.m., I.B.E.W. Union Hall, 966 N. Liberty Street. For more info contact Bruce McGee at (904) 554-6088.

Journey Into Womanhood - Journey Into Womanhood unique and inspiring 25-weeks rites of mentor passage program that cultivates young ladies in addition to increasing their self-awareness, leadership development and aspects of life for girls ages [...]

Florida Heritage Book Festival - Florida Heritage Book Festival, a celebration of writers and book lover in the heart of St. Augustine, September 15 - 17, Flagler College, St. Augustine, Fl.  For more details visit [...]

Virgo Bash - Grown Folk Party, “All Black Affair” Virgo Bash, Friday, September 23rd, Trinity Center, 5808 Normandy Blvd, #17. For more info call (904) 382-7207.

Comedian D.C. Curry - Comedian D.C. Curry, known for his appearances in “Next Friday,” and BET’s Comic View and more! September 15-17, 7:30 p.m., Comedy Zone, Ramada Conference Center Blvd, 3130 Hartley Road. For tickets [...]

Shrimp and Grits Festival - Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival, September 16 - 18, Jekyll Island. Enjoy all the shrimp and grits you can eat! For more info visit www.jekyllisland.com.  

DST Heart Walk - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jacksonville FL Alumnae Chapter 's 2016 First Coast American Heart Association Walk, Saturday, September 17, 8 a.m. Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard. For more info [...]

Keep Florida Beautiful - Join Keep Florida Beautiful for International Coastal Cleanup Day and help clean up beaches and coastal areas all across the state, Saturday, September 17. For time and locations visit www.keepfloridabeautiful.org/about-us/calendar.  

Yoga Day Yoga Day at Everbank Field, 1 EverBank Field Drive, Saturday, September 17th, 8:30 a.m. For more info call (904) 633-2000

CWM Golf Tournament - Clara White Mission Golf Tournament, Monday, September 19th at Deer Creek Country Club, 7816 McLaurin Rd. N., proceeds to prevent and reduce homelessness through advocacy, housing, job training, and employment. To [...]

CWM Golf Tournament - 3rd Annual Clara White Mission Golf Tournament, September 19th, Deer Creek Country Club, 7816 McLaurin Rd. N., Proceeds benefits veterans, culinary and job programs.  To register and for more details visit [...]

JWBC Recognition Event - Jacksonville Women's Business Center Client and Mentor Recognition Event, Tuesday, September 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Bella Sera, 919 King Street. JWBC will recognize the nearly 450 women business owners who [...]

JFRD Apprentice Program - JFRD Fire Explorer Apprentice Program (starts at 12th grade) Open House, Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m. preparing the Explorer for the next steps required to become a state-certified Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter. [...]

Thunder from Down Under! - Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, the sizzling male revue show in Jax, at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Tuesday, September 20, at 7 p.m. Dynamic dance routines, gymnastics, [...]

Comedian Ralphie May - Stand-up comedian Ralphie May, September 21-23, 7:30 p.m., Comedy Zone, Ramada Conference Center Blvd, 3130 Hartley Road. For tickets and more info visit www.comedyzone.com.

Growing Vegetables Workshop - September 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Growing Cool-Season Vegetables, Pablo Creek Regional Library, 13295 Beach Blvd. To register and for details contact the Duval County Extension (904) 255-7450.

Master Gardener Clinic - October 1st - 2nd, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Master Gardener Plant Clinic and Garden Tour at Historical Beaches Museum Park, 381 Beach Blvd. To register and for more details call [...]

Power in Partnerships - Join community stakeholders, business leaders, and Visit Jacksonville partners celebrating "Power in Partnerships,” Thursday September 22, 11:15 a.m. Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St. For more details view [...]

EWC Unity in the Community -  Edward Waters college events: Community roundtables, Friday, September 23rd, 6 - 8 p.m., Milne Auditorium, 1658 Kings Rd.; Community and Law Enforcement Unity Walk, Saturday, September 24th, walk begins 3rd [...]

Ritz Jazz Discovery - John Lumpkin’s Jazz Discovery Series is in tune for its second season at the Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Friday, September 23, 7 p.m., featuring vocalist Sofija Knezevic, [...]

Association for the Study of African American Life and History bus trip to the grand opening of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.  Opening ceremony is Saturday, Sept. 24th. [...]

Diabetes Workshop - Florida Health department presents “Managing Life with Diabetes” workshop, includes breakfast and lunch, Saturday, September 24th,  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lincoln Villa Senior Center, 7866 New Kings Rd. Registration is required [...]

DHS Fish Fry - Durkeeville Historic Society Fish Fry, Saturday, September 24th, 10 a.m., 1293 W. 19th Street. For more info call the museum at (904) 598-9567

DST Delta Teen Pageant - Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is now accepting contestant applications for the 40th Miss Delta Teen Pageant, Young ladies who are interested in auditioning and for [...]

Banned Books Week  - September 25 - October 1, Jacksonville Public Library discussions and conversations on "banned books" hot topics, Dallas Graham library, 2304 Myrtle Ave N., watch the movie "Fahrenheit 451" and discuss the [...]

F.A.M. - African Village presents “Food, Arts & Music” and more! Sunday, September 25th, 12 noon, at Hemming Plaza, 117 W. Duval St.  For more info contact Brenda Frinks at (904) 924-7444.  

LGBT Game Night! - Monday, September 26 at 8 p.m., at the LGBT Resource Center, 1 UNF Dr., Rm 1111, Bldg 58E. Come hang and play Uno, Monopoly, Pokemon Go, meet other students, build community lasting [...]

Remarried or re-partnered couples in stepfamilies come attend  an empowering stepfamily program developed specifically to strengthen relationships and their children, including non-custodial parents. Tuesdays: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25. 1010 N. McDuff Ave. [...]

City of Jacksonville Neighborhood Services Office presents CommUniverCity condominium training class:  “Training Neighborhood Leaders,” Tuesday, September 27, 1– 4:30 p.m. Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., 1st Floor Room 110. For more details contact [...]

12th annual CWM Pearls & Cufflinks Masquerade Gala, Saturday, November 12, 6 - 9 p.m., 14000 Citi Cards Way. For tickets and more details visit www.clarawhitemission.org.

Rain Barrel Workshop  - Rain Barrel “Make & Take” workshop, Wednesday, September 28th, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue. For more info contact Sarah at (904) 255-7450.

SBA Workshop - The Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District Office workshop “Let’s Discuss How SBA Can Assist You!!!” Wednesday, September 28, 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m., 7825 Baymeadows Way. For more details call [...]

Jacksonville Home + Patio Show, September 29 - October 2, Prime Osborn Center, 1000 Water St., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For tickets and more info visit www.jacksonvillefallhomeshow.com

Comedian Carl Strong - September 29-October 1, comedian Carl Strong at the Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd. Carl performs a clean show, and blends his love for comedy and passion for music into a one-of-a-kind, [...]

CWM Farmers Market -  Clara White Mission White Harvest Farms Farmers Market is open Saturday, September 30, and every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 5348 Moncrief Rd. For more details contact the Clara White [...]

Mavericks Live - UnderDaScope Entertainment presents recording artist Eric Roberson, Moses West, Kimberly Holloway and DJ Al Pete, Friday, September 30th at Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr. For VIP tickets and more info call (904) [...]

Monique Burr Online Safety Conference - Saturday, October 1, 8 - 3 p.m. University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr. the first annual Real World Safety Conference: Protecting Youth Online [...]

St. Mary’s Rock Shrimp Festival - 44th Annual Rock Shrimp Festival brings a full day of family fun to St. Mary’s on Saturday, October 1st including 5K and 10K races, parade featuring floats, fire trucks, [...]

The 1971 splintered class of Eugene Butler annual picnic, Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m., at the home of classmate Ronald Neal, 2851 Selawick Lane. Enjoy food, fun and fellowship! For more info contact Rachel Butts-McGriff [...]

Art Fusion with Museum of Contemporary Arts, 12 – 3 p.m., Sunday, October 2, Kids are invited to join professional art educators in Hemming Park, 117 W. Duval, for a hands-on art activity inspired by [...]

13th Amelia Island Jazz Festival, October 2-9, featuring Houston Person, Bria Skonberg, Amelia Island, FL. For more info contact the Festival Hotline at (904) 504-4772.