JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heyyy, Insiders!! 👋
It’s your favorite cousin Darrin that works in news, and I’ve got everything worth stepping out for this weekend. Whether you’re chasing live music, food festivals, outdoor markets, or just looking for a good excuse to get out of the house, there’s something happening that’ll fit your vibe.
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Stick with me, and I’ll point you toward the spots, sounds, and scenes that’ll make your weekend feel like time well spent.
Got something happening that’s not on the guide? Add your event to our community calendar and let the city show up! Here’s how.
Now, let’s check out all the happenings around Jacksonville from May 1 - 3👇
(Emoji Key: 💰 = Paid/ticketed event 🆓 = Free event 🎶 = Live music 🔞 Event is 18 and up or 21 and up)
As always, be sure to check the organization’s website and social media accounts for any last-minute event changes or cancellations.
Events Happening This Week... 📅
Monthly Happenings:
📌 These are recurring events that happen within the month.
- 🆓 Zumba at Friendship Fountain every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m.
- 🆓 Riverside Arts Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 🆓 Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - Visitors receive free admission on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 🆓 Yoga at Artist Square - Every Tuesday under the Fuller Warren Bridge for a weekly all-levels yoga class from 6 to 7 p.m.
- 🆓 Jacksonville Run Club meets every Saturday at 7 a.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Friendship Fountain
- 🆓 904 Walk Club meets every Wednesday at Friendship Fountain at 6:30 p.m.
- Friday Night at The Underground is weekly fun with delicious eats and fun for all
- 🆓 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain is every last Saturday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Approximately 300 headphones will be given out at a time, first come, first served. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Thursday, May 7 - Sunday May 10
- 💰Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Charlotte Knights - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are bringing a full week of themed nights, food specials and family-friendly promotions to VyStar Ballpark as they face the Charlotte Knights from May 7–10. 📅Thursday, May 7 - Sunday, May 10 ⏰Various times📍 VyStar Ballpark - 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32202
Thursday, May 7
- 💰🎶Soulja Boy: The Drip Tour w/ Special Guest Lil Xan - Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to prominence with his self-released 2007 debut single, “Crank That (Soulja Boy).” ⏰8 p.m.📍FIVE - 1028 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Friday, May 8
- 💰WWE Friday Night SmackDown - Friday Night Smackdown returns to Jacksonville! See your favorite WWE superstars! ⏰7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.📍 Veterans Memorial Arena - 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32202
- 💰Asian Night Market - indulge in a wide variety of Asian cuisine, featuring dishes from the Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Cambodia and Vietnam. ⏰4 p.m. - 11 p.m.📍 7534 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32246
- 💰Jacksonville 95ers vs. Tampa Bay Titans - Watch the Jacksonville 95ers men’s basketball team take on the Tampa Bay Titans at Trinity College of Jacksonville! ⏰7:30 p.m.📍 Trinity Gymnasium - 800 Hammond Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
- 💰🔞Spotlight: A Showcase of Comedy Talent - Join us for Spotlight, where we showcase improvisers who have joined to form dynamic duos, trios and beyond! ⏰9:30 p.m. 📍First Coast Comedy - 2292 Mayport Rd Unit 35, Jacksonville, FL 32233
Saturday, May 9
- 🆓Saturday Sounds at the Fountain - Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music of the live band with a stunning backdrop! ⏰ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.📍 Friendship Fountain - 1015 Museum Cir. Jacksonville, Florida 32207
- 💰Sunrise Pilates & Matcha - Flow into spring with Sunrise Pilates & Matcha at Memorial Park. ⏰ 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.📍 Memorial Park - 1620 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32204
- 💰6th Annual Riverside Avondale Garden Tour - Take an exclusive look behind the hedges and garden gates into the private outdoor living spaces of Riverside Avondale residences⏰ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.📍 Riverside Avondale Preservation - 2623 Herschel Street Jacksonville, FL 32204
- 💰🎶New Found Glory - If you’re not in Daytona Beach for Welcome to Rockville, go to FIVE and check out Pop Punk royalty in New Found Glory. ⏰ 8 p.m.📍 FIVE - 1028 Park Street Jacksonville, FL, 32204
Sunday, May 10
- 💰Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise - Celebrate Mother’s Day in style aboard the Royal Princess with a unique dinner cruise along the St. Johns River. ⏰ 5:30p.m. - 8 p.m.📍1501 Riverplace Boulevard - Dock Jacksonville, FL US 32207
- 💰🎶Curren$y “The Winners Circle Tour” - News Orleans rapper Curren$y comes to the River City and brings more than 2 decades of hip-hop excellence.⏰ 8 p.m.📍 FIVE - 1028 Park Street Jacksonville, FL, 32204
- 💰Mother’s Day Brunch, Bubbles & Bloom - guests can also enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch for up to four guests, featuring an enhanced spread with a carving station and loads of desserts, perfect for elevating the experience. ⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.📍 The Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic - 4745 Transformation Way Jacksonville, FL 32224
- 💰Jacksonville Sharks v Tulsa Oilers - Get ready for a night full of ’50s flair, leather jackets, and rock & roll as the Sharks take the field for GREASE Night. ⏰ 4 p.m.📍 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
We’re constantly updating this page, so be sure to check it periodically throughout the week for any additions.
Upcoming Events... 📅
📌 These are future events that aren’t happening this week, but coming up soon
- 💰Pop Up & Connect - A curated, social-first networking experience designed to bring together Jacksonville’s diverse community of professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and local businesses—all under one roof. 📅Thursday, May 14 ⏰5 p.m. - 9 p.m.📍Suddath Building - 315 East Bay Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
- 💰Jacksonville Waves Season Opener - The Jacksonville Waves are one of the inaugural franchises of the UpShot League, a women’s professional basketball league. Come see them play at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena! 📅Friday, May 15 ⏰7 p.m.📍 Veterans Memorial Arena - 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32202
- 💰🎶Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings - Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jacksonville. 📅Friday, May 15 ⏰8:45 p.m.📍 Friday Musicale - 645 Oak St. Jacksonville, FL 32204
- 💰🎶JOURNEY - Check out one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, creating some of the best-known songs in modern music. 📅Saturday, May 16 ⏰7:30 p.m.📍 Veterans Memorial Arena - 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Events Calendar 👇