The Girl-Centered Practice© Institute (GCPI), January 30th - February 3rd is an innovative training program designed to create more supportive environments for girls, young women, and youth who identify as female. Participants in the fields of [...]

Probably the most significant collector and interpreter of Southern, African American culture, Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the dominant female voice of the Harlem Renaissance era. To celebrate her works, in her hometown of Eatonville, Florida [...]

By Jina DuVernay  - Skeletons, secret powers, buried traumas, generational curses. What these spellbinding new novels reveal about characters’ ancestors changes their future forever. Sister Staff Photo The families in these intriguing stories of love, mysticism [...]

The Jacksonville Women’s Expo, at Prime Osborn,1000 Water St is scheduled for March 11th - 12th at 10 a.m. Delivering celebrity keynote speakers is recording artist Fantasia, and a myriad of exciting pavilions, entertainment, beauty [...]

With the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s 2023 season of Affordable Family Fun on the horizon, the club has set two job fairs in Wednesday, February 1st and Saturday, February 11th, 4 - 7 p.m., for 2023 [...]

Attend the Wednesday, February 1st at 1 p.m., book signing for the book "Uplifting The Pain… Now,” a poetic Mental Health Wake-up Call book for all families. Location is Chamblin's Uptown, 215 N Laura Street. For [...]

The Heir Church of Jacksonville, 159 Clark Rd, is hosting its 2023 Women’s Conference scheduled for February 2nd - 4th. Come join in to hear speakers and panel discussions for this women’s anointed conference.  For tickets [...]

Comedian Earthquake will spew comedic jokes, February 3rd - February 5th, from inside the Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd. For tickets and more info visit www.comedyzone.com.

Stepping into Romance month dance classes beginning Saturday, February 4th from 9 - 6 p.m. Come step into romance with an experience for couples to support and learn a new dance in unity!  For class [...]

You are cordially invited to attend the ‘Heart of a Women Red Luncheon,’ scheduled for Saturday, February 4th at 9 a.m. inside WJCT Soundstage, 100 Festival Park Avenue. Hear guest speakers, door prizes, vendors and [...]

The toe tapping, knee slapping ‘STOMP’ is back at Saturday, February 4th, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows. This explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. For tickets [...]

The DONNA Marathon will turn up the pink across Northeast Florida beginning Sunday, February 5th at 8 a.m.in downtown Jacksonville. Now in its 16th year, the theme is “Destination DONNA,” aimed at celebrating a beautiful [...]

The 3rd Annual Jacksonville Taco & Margarita Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside TIAA Bank Field at Daily’s Place. Find over 40 of Jacksonville’s best restaurants, food trucks & [...]

Jax Chambers Small business breakfast will be held Tuesday, February 7th 8 - 10 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr.  For tickets and more info visit www.myjaxchamber.com.

Save the date for the Florida Black Expo will return to town, February 9th - 11th for vendors, business seminars, food, fun and entertainment. For more info visit www.floridablackexpo.com.

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is hosting the Jacksonville Dental Society’s annual Give Kids a Smile Day dental wellness event, where free dental services will be provided for children ages 4 to 18. Services [...]

More than 30 Companies Taking Part in CareerSource NEFL Virtual Hiring Fair on Feb. 9 Jacksonville, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2023) More than 30 companies throughout the region will be connecting with job seekers during the CareerSource Northeast [...]

Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will present the ‘Brighter The Light’ Tour to Duval, Friday, February 10th, inside the Westside Baptist Church, 7775 Herlong Road. Featuring Wes Hampton, Reggie Smith and popular female vocalist, Ladye Love Smith. [...]

Epic-Cure non-profit who rescues food and redistributes to those in need presents, "Speak Easy- Casino Night’ at February 10th the Historical Treasury on the Plaza, 24 Cathedral Pl #111, in Saint Augustine. Enjoy appetizers, cocktails, [...]

The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will return February 10th to February 19th, to Fort Mose Historic State Park,  15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine,  the site of the first legally sanctioned free African [...]

The inaugural Indulgence Book Festival will be held at the James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville. Be a part of the celebration of local authors and poets whose books will be on display and [...]

In conjunction with the Jax Melanin Market and as part of the club’s Black History Month programming, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s first Family Movie Night of 2023 is scheduled for Saturday, February 11th at 121 [...]

The Royal Vagabonds presents their annual ‘Sweetheart Dance,’ scheduled for Saturday, February 11th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. inside the Adam Herbert Center UNF, 12000 Alumni Dr.  Enjoy food, drinks, and the Special Formula [...]

The Temptations and The Four Tops at the Florida Theatre, Thursday, February 16th, at 8 p.m. at the Florida Theatre. It’s a Motown, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Grammy Lifetime Achievement double header featuring [...]

Love Bites: A Valentine's Haunted House at 13th Floor Jacksonville, 9230 Arlington Expressway features a thrilling Valentine's themed haunted house, an exciting add-on experience, and offers a variety of ticket types, Friday, February 17th, 7 [...]

Love Bites: A Valentine's Haunted House at 13th Floor Jacksonville, 9230 Arlington Expressway features a thrilling Valentine's themed haunted house, an exciting add-on experience, and offers a variety of ticket types, Friday, February 17th, 7 [...]

Saturday, February 18th, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the COJ and local multicultural friends will bring the world to you with this cultural celebration! Visit the African American [...]

Get ready for the first annual Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma ‘Blue & White’ Community Scholarships and Black History Banquet, Saturday, February 18th from 2 - 5 p.m. inside the Lincolnville Museum and [...]

Melanie Market Black History Month Parade celebrating black culture will be held Saturday, February 18th 12 - 5 p.m. at A. Philip Randolph Blvd.  To participate and for more info call (904) 701-7555.

The Soul II Soul Tour featuring KEM, Ledisi and Musiq Soulchild is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th at 7 p.m. inside Vystar Memorial Arena.  For tickets and more info visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Florida State College of Jacksonville presents: Alvin Ailey, ‘The Generation of Dance,’ showcase will be Jacksonville Tuesday, February 21st, at 7 p.m. inside the Florida Times Union, 300 Water St. Alvin Ailey dance troupe is [...]

Families in need of assistance with completing their school choice application are encouraged to attend a virtual Parent Information Session hosted by School Choice staff.  An overview of the enrollment and lottery process will be [...]

Minds of the Future Academy ‘Black Tie Gala,’ for a special recognition day benefitting local scholarships at the Jessie DuPont Center, 40 E, Adams St., Thursday, February 23rd at 6 p.m. For tickets and more [...]

The Museum of Science & History, in partnership with the Jax Melanin Market present to you power, a dynamic fusion of arts, culture, and history, coinciding with the celebration of Black History Month, February, 24th, [...]

The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) is proud to present its Fourteenth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. “Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing” Concert. All JCC Performing Choirs will take to the stage at Hendricks Avenue Baptist [...]

Gerod Dove Foundation is back in action with R&B legendary groups, ‘Frankie Beverly and Maze and the Whispers,’ will be back in Jax for a concert, Saturday, February 25th at 7 p.m. inside the Times-Union [...]

Florida School for the Deaf and Blind Event presents ‘Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad,’  on Tuesday, February 28th, for two shows at 10 a.m. and 11:50 a.m.  This stirring drama with music is a [...]

‘Kipp School Family Feud Game Day’ is back, Thursday, April 13th at 6 p.m. at WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Avenue, for a friendly and competitive game show to benefit the Kipp programs and schools. [...]

R&B and funk based band and horn section, Tower of Power musicians are celebrating 55 Years at the Florida Theatre, February 28th, at 8 p.m. For tickets and more info visit www.floridatheatre.com.  

Enjoy midway fun March 2nd -12th at the Regency Mall Carnival with rides and games, favorite fair food, circus high-wire and aerial performances, and the Globe of Death motorcycle thrill act at Regency Square Mall, [...]

Jacksonville Cooking studio presents ‘Seafood Small Plates,’ cooking class, Friday, March 3rd, 2:30 - 5 p.m. To register and more info terri@jaxcookingstudio.com.

Phatt Katz comedy show presents comedian Ozrick Cooley and headliner Antoine Scott, March 3rd at 7 p.m. inside Laurens Seafood Blues and Jazz club and featuring live music by the 7 Street Band. For tickets [...]

Team Brent basketball tryouts will take place, Saturday, March 4th, 12 - 3 p.m. at River City Baptist Church, 6801 Merritt Rd. For tickets and more info call (904) 866-7556.

Marcus Roberts Trio at the Beaches Fine Arts Series, 1150 5th Street North, Jacksonville Beach, March 5th at 4 p.m.  The Marcus Roberts Trio first appeared on the series in 2002 and was the first [...]