Aetna Lifestyles “Cinco De Mayo” Cooking Series will be held Tuesday, May 28th, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at YMCA at Baptist North, 11236 Baptist Health Dr.  AETNA Lifestyle Cooking Series is a 12 month series. Each month chefs from [...]

Attend the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Monday, January 28th at 8:30 a.m. in the JAA Administration Building/3rd FL Ed Austin Board Room. For more info Lynette J. Smith at (904) [...]

Attend the Duval County Democratic Party General meeting, scheduled for Monday, January 28th at 6 p.m. at the IBEW Local 177, 966 N. Liberty St.  For more info visit  www.duvaldems.org/black_caucus

Attend the Leadership Development lecture with Alvin Brown, Thursday, January 31st at 5:30 p.m. at Davis College of Business, 2800 University Blvd N. Learn how to develop leadership skills through hard work, humility and innovation. [...]

Rising from the streets of New York’s ghettos to television superstardom, comedian Jimmie Walker personifies the great American success story. His catch phrase “Dyn-o-mite!” is part of the modern vernacular, and he became such a [...]

The 10th Annual Urban Education Symposium will be held Saturday, February 2nd, at 8:30 a.m. at the Main Library Conference Center, 303 North Laura Street.  The event brings community leaders together to discuss issues related to "Reclaiming the Black Male [...]

The Girlfriends and Goals Brunch will take place Saturday, February 2nd at 11 a.m. at Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 3551 St. Johns Avenue.  Come expect empowerment, fun, laughter and amazing food!  For tickets [...]

The community is cordially invited to celebrate “American Beach Day” and the unveiling of benches in the memorial garden in memory of Ben Durham and Ben Carter, Saturday, February 2nd at 11 a.m. at the [...]

The University of North Florida will hold the grand opening of the Center for Entrepreneurship in the renovated historic Barnett National Bank Building, 112 W. Adams St., Monday, February 4th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The [...]

Attend  District 7 City Council Candidate Forum scheduled for Monday, February 4th at 6 p.m. at the Highlands Public Library , 1826 Dunn Avenue. Come out and start this election year off right gathering info [...]

Community arts organizations, The Florida Theatre in partnership BABS’ LAB will present a special school time presentation of Al Letson’s critically acclaimed anti-bullying play “Chalk” on Tuesday, February 5th at 10 a.m. For tickets and [...]

Child Guidance Center presents “Healing HeARTs” Tuesday, February 5th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at 927 Events building, located at 927 W. Forsyth St. The event will highlight their client’s artistic abilities and the pieces of art [...]

Attend the Duval County Democratic Black Caucus monthly meeting, taking place Tuesday, February 5th at 6 p.m. at the Highlands Public Library, 1826 Dunn Avenue. For more info call (904) 757-7702.

Join the Jacksonville Urban league Young professionals after work, “Empowerment Hour,” Thursday, February 7th at 5 p.m. at Myth Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St. Join Duvals' top influencers, community activist and business leaders for networking [...]

The Comedy Zone welcomes Ghanaian born actor and comedian Michael Blackson, February 8th - 9th at the Comedy Zone located at 3130 Hartley Rd.  For tickets and more info visit www.comedyzone.com.

Comedian Steve Brown will be in town spewing jokes, February 8th – 9th, 7 p.m. at XO lounge, 3535 St. Johns Bluff Rd.  For tickets and more info call (912) 980-9065.

Friday, February 8th 7:30 p.m. with drummers Dennis Mackrel and Reggie Thomas on piano with the UNF Jazz Ensemble. For tickets and more info visit www.beachesfinearts.org.

The Double-A Southern League of the Miami Marlins and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s will host job fairs for seasonal food and beverage positions from Saturday, February 9th, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Tuesday, February [...]

Attend the 7th Annual Florida STEM & Health Expo Saturday, February 9th, at 10 a.m. This free, one-day event features exciting science shows, STEM educators & scientists, hands-on activities, cool robots, community health supporters, doctors, [...]

Join the public library for a book discussion about the life and art of Augusta Savage. This program will include the book, “Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman,” and take time to view an original sculpture by [...]

Jacksonville Symphony: Young People's Guide To The Orchestra will be in concert Sunday, February 10th at 3 p.m. at the Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St.  For tickets and more info visit www.ticketmaster.com.  

Attend the 11th Annual Shoot for the Stars Golf Tournament; proceeds to benefit Morning Star School for Students with special needs.  Calling on all golfers to “Shoot for the Stars” by participating  Monday, February 11th, [...]

One Jax Interfaith Dialogue forum is scheduled for Monday, February 11th at 10-11:30 a.m. at UNF's Interfaith Center, 1 UNF Drive A monthly dialogue among Jacksonville's clergy and faith leaders. This is open to clergy and [...]

Attend the Diversity and the US Navy Forum entitled, “Post-Vietnam to the Present.” Monday, February 11th at 7 p.m. This event will be of interest to any and all working on diversity and inclusion in [...]

Sign up for the “How to Start a Nonprofit” workshop, scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th at 5:30  p.m. at the Nonprofit Center, 40 E. Adams St.  For tickets and more info visit www.nonprofitctr.org.

The Beaches Museum presents “Recovering Manhattan Beach – A Presentation and Pop-up Exhibit,” scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Public Library, 600 3rd Street, Neptune Beach. Learn how [...]

Tuesday, February 12th 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. attend SCORE’s Marketing Basics and Social Media workshop -discussing the topics: product development, product pricing, distribution, elevator speech, website development and social media at the Jacksonville Chamber [...]

Smart Couples Relationship skills workshop “Before You Tie the Knot: Premarital Workshop,” Wednesday, Wednesday, February 13th and Wednesday, March 6th from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension office, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue.  To [...]

The 4th Annual Red Charity Ball is a event to help children in the community during the Holidays. The charity ball needs your support throughout the year to help fund giving to the community, Wednesday,  [...]

Attend Comedy Zone’s “Valentine's Dinner & Show Package” scheduled for February 14th - 16th at 7 p.m. at the Comedy Zone located at 3130 Hartley Road. Enjoy a romantic dinner and show package that includes [...]

Comedian Jo Koy will bring his “Break The Mold World Tour” to the Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St. on Thursday, February 14th, at 8 pm. For tickets and more info visit www.floridatheatre.com.

Attend Yellow House located at 577 King St free to the public exhibition entitled “Lifts Up Lived Experiences and Stories That Demand Representation,” for the Set the Table Art Exhibition, Friday, February 15th – April [...]

The African American Coaches, Game Officials and Athletic Association 10th Annual induction celebration will take place Friday, February 15th at the Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr. at 6:30 p.m. For more info contact Mr. Hall [...]

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes returns to the Times-Union Center, 300 Water St., February 15-16.  STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries [...]

Attend the Duval County Black Youth Challenge Oratory Competition, Saturday, February 16th, 1 – 3 p.m. at B&Sun Art Gallery, 2422 N. Myrtle Avenue.  Topic is “Stop the Violence.” For more info call (904) 437-0527.

Attend the “Women Entrepreneurs: Growing Stronger Together” SCORE Conference scheduled for Saturday, February 16th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a full day of presentations, panel discussions and breakout sessions designed to provide women [...]

G. Morgan choreography presents “Paint the Village with Invisible Lines,” Saturday, February 16th, 1 – 6 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre, 829 N. Davis St.  For tickets and more info visit www.ritzjacksonville.com.

Join Women’s March Jax “Meet the Candidates,” Sunday, February 17th at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the IBEW Local 177, 966 N. Liberty St. keynote speaker is Mayoral Candidate Anna Brosche. For more info visit [...]

Following your dreams and allowing your inner child to take over for a while is the premise of “B-The Underwater Bubble Show,” performing at Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Drive in Orange Park on Sunday, February 17th  at [...]

Florida Theatre is inviting local artists and creatives to compete in designing its first-ever legacy poster. The theatre will begin accepting legacy poster submissions on Thursday, February. 7, 2019. The competition is open to local artists [...]

Attend Jacksonville’s Ax Handle Saturday Teach-in scheduled for Monday, February 18th, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at UNF Adam Herbert University Center, 12000, Alumni Dr. For more info visit (904) 620-4222.

Dr. Barbara Sistrunk, Realtor of United Real Estate/River City is presenting a Free Home Buying Seminar, scheduled for Monday, February 18th, at 10 a.m. at Abundant Life COGIC, 206 Arlington Road North. Learn what you [...]

One Jax Civil Discourse Forum will be held Tuesday, February 19th at 6 p.m. at WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave. Topic is: Lifting Up Young Voices Against Violence. For more info visit www.unf.edu/onejax.

Attend the Financial Basics, Business Naming & Market Analysis workshop, Tuesday, February 19th, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Topics include: accounting basics, industry analysis, competitor analysis, market analysis and SWOT Analysis at the Jacksonville Chamber [...]

Tuesday, February 19th at 7 p.m. is the first Interfaith Network meeting of 2019 at the Jacksonville Baptist Association, located at 2700 University Blvd South. Speaker is Jennifer Jerome, managing attorney with Jacksonville Area Legal [...]

 Havana Cuban All-stars will perform Thursday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m. at the Thrasher Horner Center, 283 College Dr, Orange Park, Fl. Enjoy the rhythms and sounds of Cuba as they come alive in an [...]

“Girls Night, The Musical,” this touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends finding themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of [...]

Attend the Bookology Bootcamp scheduled for February 22nd - 24th, 10 a.m. at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water St. Learn how write a book in 40 hours, boost your income by 2x, 4x or 10x; generate [...]

February 22nd, 7 – 8 p.m. at the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) come expand your mind and go on an exploration of cosmic phenomena during immersive, live discussions and demonstrations at the “The [...]

The August Savage Cultural Festival will be held Saturday, February 23rd  at 10 a.m. at Historic Spring Park in Green Coves Springs, Fl.  For more details contact Henrietta Francis (904) 652-5491.

Join the Duval County Extension Office for “A Day of Gardening” workshop scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd, 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Attend this delightful day of gardening topics to get ready for spring!  To [...]

Attend the “Curls and Convo” is a signature event to instill the value of self-confidence in women and girls of color, regardless of their hair texture or skin complexion. Topics include: natural hair, African culture, [...]

Starting Point Behavioral Health’s upcoming Community Conversation, “Getting Healthy: Simple Steps Anyone Can Take,” will address the issue of improving your physical and mental well-being from the perspective of the average person using holistic approaches [...]

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) First Coast Amazing Grace Innovation Symposium event is scheduled for February 26th - 27th at 9 a.m. at the Lexington Hotel and Conference Center, 1515 Prudential Dr.  The event is geared [...]

University of North Florida LGBQT Center free rapid HIV testing provided by JASMYN will be on campus, February 26th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Wednesday, February 27th, 2 - 6 p.m. at the UNF [...]

Attend Jax Chambers 1st Quarter JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon, Tuesday, February 26th, 11:30 a.m.  - 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker is President & CEO, Jamal Sowell who serves as Enterprise Florida’s Secretary of Commerce. Location is Hyatt [...]

Enjoy a black history month performance by the Ritz Chambers honoring Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman, Wednesday, February 27th at 2 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre, 829 N. Davis St. For further information call (904) 899-6023.

Jacksonville Home & Patio Show is scheduled for February 28th – March 3rd, 10 a.m. at the Prime Osborne Center, 1000 Water St. For tickets and more info visit www.jacksonvillespringhomeshow.com.

Jacksonville City Council Member Reginald Gaffney (District 7) is holding a “City-Wide Day of Healing,” on Thursday, February 28th at 12 noon in the City Council Chamber to rally citizens, public officials and businesses to unite [...]

On Thursday, February 28th at 6 p.m. attend the Museum of Science and History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle “After Dark: Kombucha Workshop with Moonbooch,” brewery workshop.  Moonbooch will lead us on an exploration of the [...]

Attend the 37th Annual Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Basketball Championships (GCAC) Men & Women Basketball Tournament hosted by Edward Waters College, March 1st - 3rd, All eight of the conference's men's and women's basketball teams [...]

The YMCA presents their 14th annual “Celebrate Life 5K,” Walk and Run at the Johnson Y, 5700 Cleveland Rd, Saturday, March 2nd at 7:45 a.m.  This event brings the community together for a day of fellowship, [...]

Attend Northeast Florida’s 8th annual Veggie Fest scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Riverside Park, 753 Park St.  The daylong event will feature live music,. Cooking demos, beer garden, kids [...]

Attend nationally accredited Total Beauty Institute’s 3rd annual graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd, 4 - 6 p.m. at the schools location, 5308 North Pearl Street. This year’s theme is: “A Day in Paris.” [...]

The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly will [...]