Things To Do
Downtown's Bi-Weekly Events Listing
February 1 - 14, 2010
Be entertained or part of the entertainment - it's only happening here in the urban core. Make a date with friends, family or that special someone and get Downtown!
artistic avenues
It's Ladies Night at Art Walk. Meet up in Hemming Plaza at Art Walk for dancing and lessons by Salsa Caliente from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. New to Art Walk is The Adrian Pickett Gallery and the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Museum at the Jacksonville Landing. Check out the Skateboard Art Show at 229 Hogan. Marilyn is at MOCA, Circa Sixty Three is at 11E and there will be a ladies night video installation by Biggie Tea at BG. Don't miss the burlesque show at Cafe 331 or the haikus and web comics at The Sinclair. Yes, of course, there is more.
THE OFFICIAL ART WALK AFTER PARTY is at the Twisted Martini! Buy one drink and turn in your Art Walk flyer for your second drink free. Various locations | Feb 3 | 5 - 9 p.m.
Don't Miss This
Free Admission Day
MOSH | Feb 6
And the art goes on...
Come paint your best Bob Ross and compete to win prizes. Nullspace is having a party to celebrate the master landscape painter. Easels and canvas will be provided. Bring your own paint and brushes. Includes complimentary refreshments for your enjoyment.
Nullspace Gallery | Feb 11 | 6:30 p.m.
Go back to basics with pencil and paper. This drawing workshop will include an introduction to basic drawing procedures and techniques to solve different drawing problems. Instruction will focus on drawing basic forms, making refinements and much more.
The Art Center on Bay | Feb 13 | 10 a.m.
Small Wonders - Painting Miniatures Bring your imagination and brushes and create several small paintings on canvas and paper. You will have a chance to paint small landscapes, still life or even abstract paintings. Open to all painters from beginners to experienced.
Reddi Arts | Feb 13 - 14
date nights
It's game time and you're invited to the Super Bowl Watch Party at 927! A $12 cover buys you all the food you can eat, including buffalo shrimp, pulled pork sandwich bites, pulled pork quesadillas, fresh vegetables, chips and more delicious football fare. RVSP before Thursday, February 4 and your first drink is on the house. 927 | Feb 7 | 4:30 p.m.
Spend an evening with Garrison Keiller as he shares his hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon and becoming a father late in life. It's an evening of laughter not to be missed.
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts | Feb 10 | 7:30 p.m.
A former backup singer for Lou Rawls, Patti LaBelle, Vanessa Williams and others, Rachelle Ferrell is a soul-diva sensation that will make for a perfect evening for your Valentine sweetheart. Ritz Theatre | Feb 13 | 8 p.m.
RAIN returns! Relive Beatlemania from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road. Sing along to your favorites including "Let It Be," "Hey Jude," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Come Together" and "Can't Buy Me Love." Beatles charcoal drawing by local artist, Adrian Pickett. Times Union Center for the Performing Arts | Feb 14 | 7 p.m.
Make your reservation to celebrate Valentine's Day at Trellises with a three-course dinner and a complimentary glass of champagne. Menu choices include salads, crabcake, prime rib, roasted duck, seared scallops, Bailey's chocolate mousse cake, white chocolate cheesecake and more.
Hyatt Regency | Feb 14
start your engines
Florida is home to more registered boats than any other state. And that's why each year the world's top boat builders come here to unveil their newest models at the First Coast Boat Show.
Prime Osborn | Feb 5 - 7
The International Car & Truck Show rolls into Downtown to showcase the newest model year import and domestic vehicles including cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities. Why drive all over town to see these when you can find them all in one place? Prime Osborn | Feb 12 - 14
more downtown
Fight for Air Climb Jacksonville
Bank of America | Feb 6 | 8 a.m.
John Mayer
Veterans Memorial Arena | Feb 6 | 8 p.m.
The Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D. World Tour 2010
Veterans Memorial Arena | Feb 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Willie Nelson
Florida Theatre | Feb 11 | 8 p.m.
For a complete list of Downtown events, visit the Downtown calendar.
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