What's happening in our area this week

Friday:

First Friday Artwalk in St. Augustine

Come out to the First Friday Artwalk in St. Augustine for a FREE self-guided tour of the Art Galleries of St Augustine! You can park at any of the participating Art Galleries of St. Augustine and enjoy refreshments, live music and new exhibits! Starting at 6pm on King Street, you and your family can hop on the FREE Artwalk Trolley. Festivities start at 5pm and end at 9pm. For more information, go to www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

Jacksonville Sharks vs. Milwaukee Mustangs

This Friday the Jacksonville Sharks will take on the Milwaukee Mustangs for "Shark-a-Ritaville." Come enjoy the Jacksonville Sharks' “Happy Hour” promotion before the game against the Milwaukee Mustangs on Friday, July 6. This week, “Sharks Happy Hour” will run from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and include a wider variety of beverages on sale. Kick off is at 8pm and will take place at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.  For more information, go to www.jaxsharks.com.

Saturday

Riverside Arts Market

Experience Jacksonville's local arts and culture scene at Riverside Arts Market this Saturday! Located beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge, the weekly Riverside Arts Market features the work of up to 160 artists, musical entertainment, street performers, food vendors, and a fresh produce market! Come by foot, bike, car, boat, or Riverside Trolley. Admission and parking are FREE, and the fun starts at 10am and ends at 4pm. For more information, go to www.riversideartsmarket.com.

Atlantic Beach Community Challenge

The Atlantic Beach Community Challenge is a celebration of the Atlantic Beach community spirit with two exciting events to choose from. There will be a beach triathlon which will include a 500m ocean swim, 10km beach cruiser bike, and a 5km beach run. You can also opt to do only the 5km beach run. This year, twenty percent of the total profits raised will be donated to the Promise To Kate Foundation. The event will start at 7am and registration will begin at 6:30am at the Atlantic Beach Lifeguard Station.

Sunday

Summer Movie Classics

The Florida Theater will be playing the classic film, "To Kill a Mockingbird" this Sunday at 2pm as a part of it's Summer Movie Classics promotion. The cost of a single admission ticket is $7.50, or you can purchase a $45 movie card. Don't miss the opportunity to watch this timeless movie on the big screen! For more information, go  to www.floridatheatre.com

Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Series

The Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Series fun continues this Sunday with another amazing lineup! Performing will be Surge Jazz at 5:00pm, Marcus Anderson at 6:15pm, and Marc Antoine and Brian Simpson at 7:30pm. So grab your beach towel or lawn chair and don't miss these talented artists perform live from the Sea Walk Pavilion! For more information, go to www.jacksonvillebeach.org.