Calendar

Aug
25
Fri
CONCERT: RIYAAZ QAWWALI @ The Cummer Museum
Aug 25 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Qawwali, a musical tradition that dates back to the late 13th century, is a style of Muslim devotional music that today is particularly associated with Sufism. The members of the Riyaaz Qawwali ensemble represent the unique diversity of South Asia. Now settled in the United States, these musicians hail from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. They represent multiple religious and spiritual backgrounds and have been professionally performing qawwali for the past eight years. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

Members $30, Non-Members $40

Registration required

Aug
26
Sat
All Breed Horse Show @ Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Aug 26 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Aug 26 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.

The Performers Academy Open Mic Night @ The Performers Academy
Aug 26 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Open Mic night is a monthly event for youths in Jacksonville that gives them a chance to perform in front of their peers and the community. The event attracts creative kids from around the city who want to participate in performance art. It’s a lively, energetic event that gives kids a chance to share their performances of poetry, singing, acting or rapping, etc.

Family friendly, suggested donation $5. Pizza, snacks, drinks available for purchase.

Aug
29
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 29 @ 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
Aug 29 @ 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
Aug 29 @ 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.

Storytime for Young Children @ San Marco Library
Aug 29 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Storytime is a program that promotes language development, vocabulary building and comprehension using fun interactive activities, including finger plays, stories and songs. It is designed for children ages birth – 5 years with a caretaker.

Tai Chi for Arthritis @ Lincoln Villa Senior Center
Aug 29 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The one-hour classes meet twice a week for eight weeks.

Participants learn balance skills, good body alignment, and coordinated fluid movements to increase flexibility and strength, reduce falls, and improve fitness.  Movements performed seated or standing (canes & walkers okay)

There is NO CHARGE to attend but class size is limited.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Aug 29 @ 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.