Calendar

Oct
20
Sun
WASABICON POP CULTURE EVENT @ Lexington Hotel & Conference Center
Oct 20 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

WasabiCon® is Jacksonville’s annual celebration of pop culture for fans of cosplay, video games, anime, comics, sci-fi, tabletop gaming, and everything fandom has to offer. Started in 2012, this family-friendly event is open to all ages and features artists, vendors, celebrity guests, contests, and hours of programming for everyone from casual superhero fans to dedicated Trekkies and Otaku. This year’s theme for WasabiCon is #FindYourFandom. Attendees will be encouraged not only to come out and celebrate their favorite aspects of pop culture, but to discover other genres that exist, too. With easy access to a diverse landscape of fandom, WasabiCon 2019 will offer a multitude of panels, programming, performances, and other interactive opportunities from almost every fandom imaginable.

Postures & Pints @ Fishweir Brewing Company
Oct 20 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

$10 covers your yoga class and 1 pint of beer, Kombucha, or sparkling water, the pint following the 1 hr All Levels Yoga practice.  These Postures+Pints Sunday classes supports local small businesses, charities, and the community and participants have a lot of fun doing it.

Financial Peace Seminar @ Grace Church of Avondale
Oct 20 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Take back control of your finances: Pay Off Debt; Budget; Save Money; Give Generously

Oct
22
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Oct 22 @ 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

One-on-one help with e-books, email, the internet, online applications, and basic computer instruction. For downloadable media assistance, bring your charged laptop, e-reader or tablet.  Tutoring times may change with tutor availability.  Reservations highly recommended; book online at jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor or call 904.381.8490.

Music & Movement Session 1 @ Willowbranch Library
Oct 22 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

Music & Movement Session 2 @ Willowbranch Library
Oct 22 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Oct 22 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

One-on-one assistance with downloadable media, email, the Internet, online applications, and basic technology instruction. For downloadable media support, please bring your charged laptop or mobile device. Times and locations vary. You can now sign up for your appointment online at https://jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor. Please visit or call your local branch if you need help booking an appointment.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Oct 22 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free with Paid Admission, No registration required

Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.

Hemming Park Walking Club Kick-off @ Hemming Park
Oct 22 @ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Beginning Thursday, January 10th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a fast-paced 30-minute walk in downtown Jacksonville, led by Friends of Hemming Park staff. We will meet near the “Opposing Forces” sculpture in Hemming Park at the corner of  Monroe and Laura Streets. Our route will change daily, and we will visit a variety of Jacksonville landmarks during this fun, free, twice-weekly event. For more information, email [email protected]

Florida Blue Free Tuesday at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Oct 22 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries and Gardens. Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.