Events

 The next First Thursday monthly professional networking and B2B meeting is Thursday, October 1st, 12 noon, at Urban League Building, 903 W. Union St. For more info visit www.firstthursdayjacksonville.org.

Endless Summer Beach Bash - 10th Annual Endless Summer Beach Bash, Thursday, October 1, 5 - 8 p.m., Hampton Inn Oceanfront, 1515 N. 1st St. Jax Beach. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oervres, silent auction, chair massage, [...]

Facebook Workshop - Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville presents: Wokshop1: Facebook Strategy for Artist, Thursday, October 1st, 6 - 7 p.m., 300 W. Water St, Suite 201. For more info visit www.culturalcouncil.org.

Ritz Amateur Night; Step Up 2 The Mic Get ready for the new season of The Ritz: Amateur Night—Step Up 2 the Mic, Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m.   Each month special guest performances on stage from local [...]

1st Friday - Celebrate 1st Fridays Anniversary, Friday, October 2, 8 p.m. at Suite Jacksonville, 4880 Big Island Dr. For more details call 537-1975.

Landing Events - The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. presents: Jacksonville Giants autograph signing, Friday, October 2, 8-9 p.m. Bring your favorite Jacksonville Giants merchandise and get the whole team to sign it!; Friday Night [...]

St. Marys Rock Shrimp - The 43rd Annual St. Marys Rock Shrimp Festival full day of family fun, Saturday, October 3rd includes 5K and 10K races, the 1-mile Kids Fun Run, a themed parade, fire [...]

SCDAFNFL Symposium - Sickle Cell Disease Association of Florida, Northeast Florida Chapter, Inc. presents: “Take Control of Your Future: Sickle Cell and The Journey Through Transition,” symposium, October 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at [...]

P.R.I.D.E. Book Club - The People Reading for Inspiration and Discussion next meeting is Saturday, October 3rd at 3 p.m. at the Clara White Mission, 613 W. Ashley St. The book for discussion is “In [...]

River City Pride Festival The LGBT Resource Center will be at the River City Pride Festival along with hundreds of vendors, entertainment and more, Sunday, October 4, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Riverside Arts Market, [...]

Motivation Speaker Fathiyyah Muhammed  - Jax entrepreneur and motivational speaker Fathiyyah Muhammed to present ‘Only in America’ at First Coast Community Outreach dinner program Tuesday, October 6th at the Salem Centre, 7235 Bonneval Rd. For [...]

Oktoberfest - Wednesday, October 7th enjoy Oktoberfest at Art Walk, 5-10 p.m. Oktoberfest features live music, pumpkin painting, hay rolling, German Shepherd meet-up,  delicious German themed food, craft beer and more! For more info visit www.jacksonvillelanding.com.

Million Man March - The Justice League bus tour to the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, October 8 - 11th. Accommodation at the Hamilton Crowne Hotel, downtown Washington, D.C. To reserve your spot [...]

Wildflower/Landscaping Class - The Duval County Extension Office is offering a “Growing Wildflowers” and “Fall Landscape/Garden Tips” program, Thursday, October 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Regency Square Library, 9000 Regency Square [...]

Landing Events - Landing Events: Friday, October 9th, First Coast Celebrates the First Responders, 4 - 10 p.m. A celebration for those who risk it  all for you every day; Saturday, October 10th, Out of [...]

Quilts for a Cause - The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach presents: “Quilts for a Cause: Exhibition” opening Friday, October 9th, 6 - 8 p.m. honoring the work of Jacque Huber. Enjoy a raffle, [...]

Old School Reunion - Old School Reunion #2, October 9-11, Class Theme is: “Let’s Do It Again” weekend 70’s style! Enjoy a meet and greet at the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center, 376 4th [...]

Silver Sneakers Road Trip - Silver Sneakers Amtrak bus trip to the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Saturday, October 10th. Train leaves Jax at 6:59 a.m. arrive back in Jax 10:43 p.m. For payment due [...]

MMM Anniversary - Start making plans to attend the 20th anniversary of the most historic event of the 21st century Million Man March in Washington ,D.C. Saturday, October 10, The national theme is " Justice [...]

Sister Herman 5K Run - Sister Herman Foundation, a sisterhood of survivors and a network of support 5K Run/Walk Cancer Prevention Walk for breast and colon cancer prevention is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th, 9 [...]

Grooming Class - The King of Grooming class with Corey Duval, Sunday, October 11 at 1 p.m., Suite 4880 Big Island Dr. Come learn lessons on grooming, financial knowledge and more! Guest speaker is Angel [...]

The Festival of Praise Tour - The Festival of Praise Tour, Sunday, October 11th featuring Hezikiah Walker, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin and Kim Burrell. Also featuring Isaac Carreem Jessica Reedy, Zacardi Cortez and comedian Marcus [...]

Restaurant Seafood Week - Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Jacksonville Restaurant Seafood Week, October 12-17. Area restaurants will feature special seafood dishes to celebrate October as National Seafood Month. Featuring special menu items and discounts. [...]

Network Partner Meeting  - Bi-Monthly Network Partner Meeting at the Weaver Center, 616 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Tuesday, October 13, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To RSVP and for more info email felicia@freshministries.org.

JCC Workshops - Early childhood workshop: Foundations: Senses & Perceptions, Tuesday, October 13th, 2:30-4:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Children’s Commission, 1095 A Philip Randolph Blvd For more info email jaxkids@coj.net.

Florida Energy Summit - Jax Chamber Florida Energy Summit, October 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Dr. For more info visit www.floridaenergysummit.com.

Community Forum, Neighborhood Safety Tools meeting, Wednesday, October 14, 6 p.m. at the Murray Hill Library, 918 Edgewood Ave., Come hear JSO SHADCo Representative Lt. Gary Dickerson and Kevin Kuzel from Councilman Jim Loves office.

Southern Women’s Show - Southern Women’s Show, October 15-18 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St. Attend the SWS for festive entertainment, cooking, fashion and inspiring shows! For tickets and more info visit [...]

Comedy Festival - Urban Comedy Festival, October 16 and 17th at the Comedy Club, 11000 Beach Blvd. Featuring comedians Terry Harris, Chris Thomas, Tony Tone, Ms, Gyn, Shay Clemons, Eddie Graham and more! For tickets [...]

JASMYN Breakfast - The Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network, 9th annual “Coming Out” Day Breakfast, at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr, Friday, October 16th, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more [...]

R.O.O.T.S. - Remembering Our Old School Tracks and Stars Greek Social Hour, at Suite, 4880 Big Island Dr., October 16, at 8 - 10 p.m.  For more info visit www.rootswayback.com.

CPR/First Aid Training - CPR/First Aid/AED Training, at The Jacksonville Children's Commission, 1095 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Saturday, October 17th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For preregistration cost and more info contact Norma Dorsett at [...]

Alzheimer Autism Symposium - A Closer Look at Alzheimer and Autism Mental Health Initiative Symposium,  Saturday, October 17th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Community Rehabilitation Center, 623 Beechwood.  Hear testimonials and speakers who will be [...]

Northside Storytellers - The Northside Storytellers League Halloween themed meeting, Saturday, October 17th, 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Inman Memorial United Methodist Church, 5334 Old Kings Road North. For more info call Mary Webster [...]

The James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH in partnership with the Edward Water College History Club and the Soulful Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Presents “A Night of History Community Forum” Tuesday, [...]

LGBT 'Paris is Burning' film showing, Tuesday, October 20, 8 p.m., at UNF Student Union Auditorium, 1 U N F Drive. The film chronicles New York's drag scene in the 1980s. For more info call [...]

NFCAA Fall Festival - The Northeast Florida Community Action Agency (NFCAA) is sponsoring the 2015 North Riverside Community Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more info call Berneitha McNair, [...]

Chamber Military Luncheon Jax Chamber 13th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon Monday, November 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 225 E. Coastline Drive. Keynote Speaker is Gen. John Abizaid, USA (Ret.). To register, RSVP [...]

FSS Learning Series - Family Support Services October Breakfast Learning Series, featuring Dr. Nikolai P. Vitti, DCPS Superintendent, Hear hot topics facing Jacksonville's Public Schools, Wednesday, October 21st, Edward Waters College Gymnasium, 1859 Kings Road. [...]

See The Girl Summit - October 22 -23rd Join Delores Barrs Weaver Policy Center national thought leaders, researches and advocates in a forward thinking workshop about major issues impacting girls. To register and for more [...]

Free Shred Day - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Gamma Rho Omega Chapter and Community First Credit Union Free Community Shred Day, October 22, 1 - 3 p.m. at Community First Credit Union, 7676 Merrill [...]

NAACP 50th Freedom Fund Dinner - NAACP Jax Branch 50th annual freedom fund dinner Thursday, October 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 225 E. Coastline Dr.   Keynote speaker is Attorney William Brooks, [...]

Black Expo Business Summit - Black Expo Business Opportunity Summit, Friday, October 23, 7:30 - 9 a.m. at the University Club, 103 Riverplace Tower Bld., 27th floor. Keynote speaker is Dr. Evelyn Bethune, entrepreneur, community [...]

Junior League Unique Boutique - Junior League of Jacksonville “Unique Boutique,” October 23 - 25 at 9 a.m., 2165 Park Street. Come visit JLJ for a three day benefit featuring unique boutique items! For more [...]

Black Expo Job Fair - Black Expo Career and Resource Fair, Friday, October 23rd, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Prime Osborne Center, 1000 Water St. Seminars include: Restorative rights for the previous offender, [...]

American Cancer Society Walk - Saturday, October 24th, participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at 9 a.m. The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with [...]

CWM White Harvest Farmers Market - Clara White Mission Grand Opening of White Harvest Farmer’s Market, Saturday, October 24th, 10 - 2 p.m., White House Harvest Farm Tour, Sunday, November 15th, 12-5 p.m.; White Harvest [...]

EWC Homecoming - Edward Waters College (EWC), Florida's oldest historically black college and private institution of higher learning is celebrating Homecoming, with the Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 24th. This year’s theme is [...]

Breast Cancer Awareness Day Party - Crown Capital Group presents Prime Time weekend finale Breast Cancer Awareness Day Party, Sunday, October 25th, at Suite, 4880 Big Island Dr. Hosted by PR maven Jacquie Rivera. For [...]

LGBT Family Night - Monday, October 26, 5 p.m., UNF, 1 UNF Drive, LGBT Resource Center, Family Dinner Night at 5 p.m.  Studies show that the family dinner hour is an important part of healthy living! Come share, [...]

Big Freedia in Jax! - Femme fatale rapper Boyfriend fall tour featuring New Orleans American musician Big Freedia spitting the genre of hip hop called bounce music, Monday, October 26, 7 p.m. at Jack Rabbits, [...]

Tuesday, October 27th The Jacksonville Children’s Commission will celebrate National Lights On Afterschool Day. Over 120 children will come together at City Hall at 4:30pm to show their appreciation to the Mayor and City Council [...]

Hemming Plaza Career Festival   - Friends of Hemming Park, Sulzbacher Center and CareerSource Northeast Florida have teamed up to host a free career festival, Wednesday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in [...]

JUL Luncheon - Jacksonville Urban League 42nd annual Equal Opportunity Luncheon, celebrating 68 years of service to the community, October 28th at 12 noon, Hyatt Regency, 225 E Coastline Dr. Guest speaker is history maker Elmira [...]

Whiskey Wednesday - Wednesday, October 28 at the Landing is Whiskey Wednesday at Fionn MacCool’s featuring food and whiskey drink specials and live music by Spade McQuade, 6 – 9 p.m. For more info visit www.jacksonvillelanding.com.

Stepping Stones Summit V - Jax Chamber is calling all entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders and volunteers to attend the “Stepping Stones Summit V, Social Entrepreneurship: a Profitable Business Model,” Thursday, October 29th, 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon [...]

Dugout Canoes Exhibit - At “Dugout Canoes: Paddling through the Americas,” visitors can explore how dugout canoes were used in North, Central and South America and how scientists study and preserve these ancient watercraft. Now [...]

River City Live TV Show - River City Live, a new local daytime lifestyle and entertainment show featuring the cultural renaissance taking place in Northeast Florida, premieres every Monday, at 11am live from Unity Plaza, [...]

Jack & Jill Young Men Training -The Jacksonville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host a two-day program entitled “Empowering Boys to Be Men” November 14, and December 5. The program will [...]

Comedian Marvin Dixon - Friday, October 30th it’s comedian Marvin Dixon "I'm So Hood" Comedy Tour hosted by Damon Williams and featuring comedians Jammin' Jay Lamont and Henry Welch live at the Florida Theater, 128 [...]

Unity Boot Camp - Unity Boot Camp a group fitness class that utilizes calisthenics (bodyweight exercises), plyometrics (short burst, explosive movements), and endurance training principles, to deliver a total body cardio workout. Every Saturday, 10-11 [...]

ABLE Act Info - Join Cruising with Autism, Saturday, October 31st at 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint, 8221 Southside Blvd, for a brief info session on the Florida Achieving a [...]

Florida vs. Georgia Game - Saturday, October 31 it’s the Florida vs. Georgia Game at Everbank Field at 3:30 p.m. and on the Courtyard Jumbotron at the Landing, 2 Independent Dr. For more info visit www.jacksonvillelanding.com.

Delta Authors on Tour - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Arts and Letters Commission presents Delta Authors on Tour and its first stop is Southern Region’s Jacksonville (FL) Alumnae Chapter, Sunday, November 1, 2 [...]

Sunday Sundown Renewal - Announcing two new enriching and professionally led weekly classes every Sunday evening at Unity Plaza: 5:30-6:45 p.m. “A Course in Miracles,” and 7-8 p.m. its “Guided Meditation Class” at Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave. For [...]