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Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Folio Weekly entertaining you since 1987 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://folioweekly.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Guns N’ Hoses](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/21/guns-n-hoses/) - Words and photos by Carmen Macri I’d like to start this article with a necessary disclaimer: When my friend texted asking if I “wanted to go to Guns N’ Hoses,” I genuinely thought she’d just fat-fingered a text about Guns N’ Roses, so, naturally, I said “yes.” I immediately followed up by asking - [Meet Cafecito’s Owners: Inside Jacksonville’s Most Talked-About New Coffee Spot](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/27/meet-cafecitos-owners-inside-jacksonvilles-most-talked-about-new-coffee-spot/) - By Ariana Alcantara Here is one more point for Riverside in the ongoing battle for the best neighborhood in town; Cafecito just opened on Post Street, and it may just be worth all that internet attention it’s getting. The past month, Instagram has been inundated with posts about this new stylized cafe, from - [The Kids Have Arrived: Jaguars Rookie Minicamp Offered a Glimpse of the Future](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/27/the-kids-have-arrived-jaguars-rookie-minicamp-offered-a-glimpse-of-the-future/) - By Teresa Spencer There’s something uniquely hopeful about rookie minicamp in the NFL. No standings. No playoff math. No furious postgame callers demanding coaches be fired before sunrise. Just fresh jerseys, fresh legs and the annual belief that somewhere on those practice fields stood the next cornerstone of the franchise. Like it does - [May Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/27/may-print-horoscopes-2/) - By Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries If you want to make money, and we know you do, it’s time to bring that vision board to life. No more sitting around and waiting for opportunities to find you. It’s time to go on the hunt. And with Mars spinning through your sign until the - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/27/bouquets-and-brickbats-19/) - BOUQUET: To Troy R. Alston for turning endurance into a Jacksonville tradition with a jaw-dropping 14-year winning streak in the American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb — an achievement now recognized by Atlas World Records. That’s not just climbing stairs: that’s climbing into local legend status. BRICKBAT: To JEA, because nothing - [Hot Boxed or Sun Baked? The Truth About Smoking Weed in Summer Versus Winter](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/26/hot-boxed-or-sun-baked-the-truth-about-smoking-weed-in-summer-versus-winter/) - By Teresa Spencer There’s a certain mythology around cannabis and the seasons. Summer weed is supposed to feel carefree — beach days, reggae playlists, grilled burgers and sunsets that seem to last forever. Winter weed? That’s the hibernation strain. Hoodies, blankets, late-night movies and philosophical conversations that somehow start with pizza and end with - [The Scoop N Scootery](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/26/the-scoop-n-scootery/) - Words by Carmen Macri What originally started as a side hustle for a broke college student ultimately turned into a dessert empire. It is a tale as old as time. Austin Crittenden was attending Tufts University in Massachusetts when he was desperate to make a quick buck to pay off his student debt. - [Recipes and Remedies](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/22/recipes-and-remedies/) - The life of Cindy Rene Bishop Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez A couple of weeks ago, I got a text message from my boyfriend. He’d been gifted a cookbook by a customer. A woman who, he quickly explained, was a pioneer of home IV therapy in Northeast Florida and a transplant veteran at - [We are so Back… to the 1970s](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/22/we-are-so-back-to-the-1970s/) - By Ariana Alcantara The cyclical nature of time, paired with humanity’s apparent short-term memory issues, led us to the insanity that is 2026. “Nostalgia” is the appropriate word for this chapter, though more than just bohemian styles, this era is reminiscent of the 1970s for many other reasons. In every corner of popular culture, - [The Amp Amplified ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/22/the-amp-amplified/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri “I think this has always been a community space since the days of ‘Cross and Sword.’ We are community-led, community-operated and community-owned, and we take that commitment to heart. We are fully committed to making sure that this is a venue where everyone feels welcome, and there - [Sunset Sessions and the Revival of the House Show](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/sunset-sessions-and-the-revival-of-the-house-show/) - Words and photos by Carmen Macri What started as a fun passion project has ultimately turned into the revival of a once-booming scene in Jacksonville, and we have Jacob Smith and Harry Chodorow to thank. Before Sunset Sessions became a Jacksonville staple, the vibe lived at Shim Sham Room (pour one out) back - [Combined Minds : The girlies talk ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/20/combined-minds-the-girlies-talk-the-devil-wears-prada-2/) - Carmen: In honor of arguably the most anticipated sequel release ever, Ambar and I decided to rewatch “The Devil Wears Prada” as adults for the first time in 20 years. Sitting through our impromptu living room screening, I had a few major revelations. First off: Miranda is absolutely NOT the villain—she is simply a magazine - [Graying Power: When Experience Becomes a Liability in American Politics](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/20/graying-power-when-experience-becomes-a-liability-in-american-politics/) - By Teresa Spencer America has a strange relationship with age. We celebrate wisdom, experience and longevity — until it comes time to hand over the car keys. Then suddenly everyone understands the obvious truth: eventually, age catches all of us. Except in politics. In Washington, D.C., we routinely watch elected officials well into their late - [The Airbnb Effect: What Happens When Jacksonville Neighborhoods Stop Feeling Like Home](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/20/the-airbnb-effect-what-happens-when-jacksonville-neighborhoods-stop-feeling-like-home/) - By Abigail Bodenham A Different Kind of Neighbor There is a certain point where a neighborhood starts feeling less lived in and more passed through. You notice it slowly at first. A house that used to belong to the same family for years suddenly has a keypad lock attached to the front - [40 Years Later, Jacksonville Still Shows Up for Jazz](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/20/40-years-later-jacksonville-still-shows-up-for-jazz/) - By Abigail Bodenham For four decades now, Jacksonville has spent one weekend every year transforming itself into something completely different. Downtown stops feeling like a collection of office buildings and one-way streets people complain about parking near. Instead, it becomes loud. Alive. Full of saxophones echoing between buildings, folding chairs lined up before - [Summer’s Hottest Movies](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/20/summers-hottest-movies/) - Words by Harry Straussman Summer is here, which, for many, means hitting the beach, chopping it up at barbecues and crushing a few day beers, while for others it means crowding in a dark, heavily air-conditioned room, and letting the Hollywood dream machine ease your troubles for a few hours. Take a look at the - [Celebrate America's 250th with 1776](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/19/celebrate-americas-250th-with-1776/) - With America's 250th fast approaching, Alhambra kicks off anniversary celebrations with the Tony Award-winning musical (including best Musical) 1776 depicting the debate over the treason of signing the Declaration of Independence. In its time (1969) it was considered "unconventional", as the debut had no intermission nor chorus line. An intermission has been added, giving the show - [Laughter and Reflections - MORNING AFTER GRACE](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/12/laughter-and-reflections-morning-after-grace/) - Having spoken with the author, I had some expectations for MORNING AFTER GRACE, but I was not expecting to be dying of laughter almost to the point of being on the floor (like Mr. Anderson below). In a piece with well-crafted antics, misunderstandings, and split second banter, Ms. Crim brings you on a roller-coaster of - [Felony Landlords: How Jacksonville’s Rental Market Is the Wild West](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/23/felony-landlords-how-jacksonvilles-rental-market-is-the-wild-west/) - Inside Jacksonville’s broken rental market, where the worst landlords operate unchecked and tenants are left to fend for themselves. Words by Carmen Macri In Jacksonville, a handful of landlords are driving an outsized share of the city’s eviction crisis — and they’re doing it with near-total impunity. Just 100 buildings account for a third - [The Irreverent Ghost with the Most, it's BEETLEJUICE!](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/14/the-irreverent-ghost-with-the-most-its-beetlejuice/) - The raunchy, raucous musical romp BEETLEJUICE is larger-than-life at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts this week. Based on the 1988 Tim Burton movie, the stage production is similar to the original movie, but with more focus on the emotional journey of Lydia Deetz. Consistently talking with the audience, BEETLEJUICE (Ryan Stajmiger) opens the - [The Soundtrack of Childhood](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/the-soundtrack-of-childhood/) - Words by Carmen Macri For many, the name "The Wiggles" is the unofficial soundtrack to their childhood. A neon blur of primary colors immediately springs to mind. Whether you’re reflexively shouting "Yummy, Yummy!" or bracing for the inevitable "Hot Potato" earworm, there’s no denying their global grip on pop culture. Now, the skivvy-clad icons - [A Guide to Jacksonville Micro-Celebrities for the Chronically Online](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/a-guide-to-jacksonville-micro-celebrities-for-the-chronically-online/) - By Ariana Alcantara 2026 is the year of the influencer takeover. In previous years, influencers and internet personalities were a faraway concept confined to hellish places like Los Angeles or Austin, Texas. Now, with a rise in vanity and a dip in the economy, influencers have taken root in cities across the world. In - [May Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-concert-listing-2/) - May 1 Pat Travers FIVE fivejax.com Hit the Lights Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Loud Luxury DECCA LIVE deccalive.com May 1-2 Graham Nash Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Jax Symphony: Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxsymphony.org May 1-17 Romanza Festivale Various locations, St. Augustine romanzafestivale.com - [May Comedy & Magic listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-comedy-magic-listing/) - May 1 Jerry Seinfeld Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com Johnny Mac Really Good Beer Stop–Nocatee comedysuperfriends.com Friday Night Live Third Space Improv, St. Augustine 3rdspaceimprov.com May 1-2 Anthony Rodia Comedy Zone comedyzone.com First Coast Comedy First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com May 2 Danae Hays Jacksonville Center for the Performing - [May Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-theater-dance-and-film/) - May 1-9 “The Pillowman” Lumen Rep Theatre lumenrep.org May 1-10 “Morning After Grace” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com “Anne of Green Gables” Artist Connection Theatre artistconnectiontheatre.org “Rounding Third” A Classic Theatre, St. Augustine aclassictheatre.org May 1-17 “Disaster” Players by the Sea playersbythesea.org May 6 “The Cat in the Hat” Thrasher-Horne - [May Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-sports-listing-3/) - May 2 Combat Night Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center jaxevents.com Jacksonville Sharks vs. New Mexico Chupacabras VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxsharks.com “Hula Hustle” 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Best Bet Orange Park 1stplacesports.com May 3 Sporting Jax Women’s Super League vs. Brooklyn FC University of North Florida – Hodges Stadium - [May Special Events Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-special-events-listing/) - May 1 Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Great Fire Gathering Low Boil Jacksonville History Center jaxhistory.org Puttin' on the Ritz Talent Competition Ritz Theatre & Museum theritz.jaxevents.com May 1-3 Vintage Market Days Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs vintagemarketdays.com Isle Of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Downtown Fernandina Beach - [May Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-nightlife-4/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Bedlam bedlamlive.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Green Room Brewing greenroombrewing.com Grey Matter Distillery - [Folio Eats: Clara’s Tidbits Delivers Scratch-Made Charm in San Marco](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/folio-eats-claras-tidbits-delivers-scratch-made-charm-in-san-marco/) - Words by Teresa Spencer There’s a certain kind of place you don’t dress up for. No reservations. No pretense. You walk in a little hungry, maybe a little skeptical, and you hope quietly that somebody in the kitchen still gives a damn. That’s Clara’s Tidbits in San Marco The “Folio” crew ordered - [Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/bricks-bouqs-8/) - Bouquet To the University of North Florida Women’s Tennis team for serving up excellence and earning their place on the national stage. As they head to Auburn to face the University of Miami in the first round of the NCAA Championship Tournament, this squad carries more than rackets—they carry the pride of Jacksonville and the - [May Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-horoscopes-3/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 1st is hitting your transformation sector, so expect to finally shed that habit (or person) you’ve been clinging to for no reason. With your ruler, Mars, moving into Taurus, your focus shifts to your bank account — try to - [May New Music Releases & Listen Locally](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/may-new-music-releases-listen-locally/) - By Ambar Ramirez May 1 The Black Keys “Peaches” The Black Keys are the kind of band that never truly goes out of style. They might slip to the back of your mind for a moment, but the second you hear the fuzz of “Gold on the Ceiling" or the soul of “In Our - [Who is Annie Dukes?](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/who-is-annie-dukes/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez photos by Allie Carey — instagram.com/alliethebaba “I think everything kind of started from that moment, and we have just evolved throughout the years with our sound and who we are as people. And it's just really cool to, like, kind of look back at the beginning of it and where - [It’s Bad. It’s Bad. It’s Really, Really Bad – Review of “Michael”](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/its-bad-its-bad-its-really-really-bad-review-of-michael/) - Words by Harry Straussman Starting with its title, virtually every aspect of “Michael” is uninspired. It’s far from surprising that Antoine Fuqua’s film offers a sanitized telling of the life of Michael Jackson, with every unsavory blemish excised away for a vision of the King of Pop that borders on saint-like. “Michael” plays like - [The Mother of All Holidays](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/the-mother-of-all-holidays/) - By Teresa Spencer Before Mother’s Day became a brunch reservation blood sport and a Hallmark-sponsored guilt trip, it was something far more radical, quiet, personal and rooted in real work. Credit goes to Anna Jarvis, a woman who wasn’t trying to create a holiday industry. She was trying to make sure mothers got the - [Creating New Community: Amplified Avondale](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/creating-new-community-amplified-avondale/) - Words by Carson Haines If you know Riverside, then you know Avondale, the equally historic neighborhood that neighbors Riverside. This sweet spot in our city is home to boutiques, incredible restaurants and a huge park smothered in vegetation. As someone who was raised 10 minutes away from this neighborhood, I can whole-heartedly say it - [The History of IRONMAN and Its Duval Debut](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/the-history-of-ironman-and-its-duval-debut/) - By Carson Haines Lace up, stretch your legs and get ready for the biggest race our city has ever held. On May 16, the full-distance IRONMAN triathlon will make its official unveiling in the heart of Jacksonville. Consisting of a 2.4-mile swim in our St. Johns River, a 112-mile bike course and a - [Toys from the Crypt](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/toys-from-the-crypt/) - Words & Interview by Ambar Ramirez Jacksonville is a city defined by its layers: the gritty roots of Southern Rock, its beach bars and the resilient spirit born from the Great Fire of 1901. We’re a town of historic neighborhoods and Mayport shrimp, but tucked within our DIY punk and goth subcultures, a new - [Which local summer festival are you?](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/which-local-summer-festival-are-you/) - Words by Abigail Bodenham Spring and summer in Northeast Florida is basically a personality test disguised as festivals … at this point your whole vibe is just wherever you end up on a random Saturday. So which festival are you really? Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival (May 1-3) You like things - [Jacksonville Humidity Coming Back. You’ve Been Warned.](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/jacksonville-humidity-coming-back-youve-been-warned/) - Words by Abigail Bodenham There’s hot, and then there’s Jacksonville hot, and every year people act surprised like it wasn’t the exact same last year. Because it’s not really the heat: It's the humidity. That thick sticky air that just sits on you the second you step outside. You check your phone, and - [N.E. Florida’s Racing Scene Is Alive and Kicking](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/n-e-floridas-racing-scene-is-alive-and-kicking/) - By Teresa Spencer Jacksonville isn’t Daytona. It doesn’t have the neon glow of NASCAR’s biggest stage or the tourist-packed grandstands. What it does have is something arguably better: a gritty, under-the-radar racing culture that hasn’t been polished into oblivion. If you want real racing in Jacksonville, meaning the kind where people actually care - [Racing the Wind: Northeast Florida’s Summer Sailing Scene, 2026](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/racing-the-wind-northeast-floridas-summer-sailing-scene-2026/) - Words by Teresa Spencer In Northeast Florida, summer doesn’t arrive quietly — it barges in with heat, humidity, and just enough wind to make sailors either look like geniuses or fools. Usually both in the same afternoon. Along the St. Johns River and out past the jetties into the Atlantic, the 2026 sailing season - [GM Letter](https://folioweekly.com/2026/05/01/gm-letter/) - Words by Teresa Spencer About a week ago, I was at 8 Till Late picking up some adult beverages. Right by the door sits one of our Folio racks. Nothing flashy, just a stack of local stories, news, entertainment information and a sprinkle of opinions waiting to be picked up. A customer walked - [Spirits in the 904](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/30/spirits-in-the-904/) - Theresa Caputo is coming back to the Florida Theatre on May 1 Words by Carmen Macri “I want everyone to know that they have the ability to connect with their own departed loved ones, that the things that they sense and feel are real, that it is their loved one's soul reaching out. I - [Empowered Kitchen Levels Up with Waves Partnership—And Taps Into Jacksonville’s New Women’s Basketball Energy](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/28/empowered-kitchen-levels-up-with-waves-partnership-and-taps-into-jacksonvilles-new-womens-basketball-energy/) - Empowered Kitchen Levels Up with Waves Partnership—And Taps Into Jacksonville’s New Women’s Basketball Energy By Teresa Spencer Something big is cooking in Jacksonville—and this time it’s spilling out of the kitchen and onto the court. The Empowered Kitchen has teamed up with Naked Macros and the Jacksonville Waves in a partnership that blends community impact - [Reunited, and It Feels So Good ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/25/reunited-and-it-feels-so-good/) - Alabama Shakes returns to Florida Words by Shelton Hull When Alabama Shakes returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre this Sunday night, April 26, it comes almost exactly ten years to the day of their last time here, which was Saturday, April 30, 2016. That must feel like a lifetime ago for them, just as it - [Review of “Broken Bird”](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/23/review-of-broken-bird/) - Words by Harry Moore A disturbed mortician takes a unique interest in taxidermy and control. Broken Bird is a stylish psychological thriller that gets under your skin. The debut feature from British writer-director Joanne Mitchell has an accomplished style, with the slick visuals capturing a dreamlike quality that quickly veers into a nightmare and - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/22/bouquets-and-brickbats-18/) - Brickbat Brickbat to Donald Trump for turning Easter morning into a spectacle of crude, inflammatory rants on Truth Social. While most people were focused on reflection, family, and hopefully not picking fights before coffee, Trump was busy lobbing verbal grenades like it’s normalcy. Threatening to end an entire civilization is out of control. This wasn’t - [The Great Mayport Shrimp Swindle](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/22/the-great-mayport-shrimp-swindle/) - By Teresa Spencer Jacksonville wears its shrimp like a badge of honor. It’s part of the culture, the economy, even the branding of the city itself. But a recent independent report using genetic testing suggests that what many diners are being served under the label “Mayport shrimp” isn’t local at all. According to - [Stepping Beyond Reality: Inside Jacksonville’s Zero Latency VR Experience.](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/22/stepping-beyond-reality-inside-jacksonvilles-zero-latency-vr-experience/) - Words by Emily Cannon On an unassuming stretch of Philips Highway, something extraordinary is happening behind closed doors. Inside Zero Latency Jax, visitors aren’t just playing video games, they’re stepping inside them. In a city known for beaches and football, this cutting-edge virtual reality arena is redefining what entertainment can feel like blending technology, - [Floating on air](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/22/floating-on-air/) - Words by Emily Cannon & photo provided by iFly Facebook Tucked near the hustle and bustle of St. Johns Town Center, iFLY Indoor Skydiving Jacksonville offers something unexpected for Northeast Florida: the sensation of human flight, no airplane required. For thrill-seekers, families and even first-timers wary of jumping from 12,000 feet from a plane, - [A Twist on Tourism: Local Airboat Tours](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/21/a-twist-on-tourism-local-airboat-tours/) - By Carson Haines Here in Jacksonville, there are numerous attractions for residents and out-of-towners to visit. Among the most popular are the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Cummer Museum, and the Riverside Arts Market (RAM). With St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach less than an hour away, visitors can experience even more entertaining and - [Prescription Not Required: Florida’s Medical Marijuana System Is Basically a Legal Loophole with a Waiting Room](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/21/prescription-not-required-floridas-medical-marijuana-system-is-basically-a-legal-loophole-with-a-waiting-room/) - By Teresa Spencer Let’s start with a truth that feels like it belongs in a late-night comedy monologue but is actually straight Florida law: if you’re using medical marijuana in the Sunshine State, your doctor didn’t prescribe it. They recommended it. And no, that’s not just legal fine print, it’s the entire backbone of Florida’s - [Combined Minds: Food Reviews From Hell (i.e., the worst date night spots)](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/21/combined-minds-food-reviews-from-hell-i-e-the-worst-date-night-spots/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Carmen: We’ve talked a lot about the best spots in Jax, whether it be finding the best hot dogs, margaritas or even date night spots. So, naturally, we’re here to talk about the worst spots and why we think they’re the worst. Reviewing a place not by - [The Rush Tribute Project at Florida Theatre](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/20/rush-at-florida-theatre/) - Words by Kerry Speckman In 2015, Rush fans were devastated when long-time drummer Neil Peart announced his retirement from the band due to health reasons. At the time, it appeared that Rush was no more. At least the real Rush anyway. Fortunately, there are bands like The Rush Tribute Project carrying on the name - [April Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/20/april-print-horoscopes/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries Happy birthday, Aries! In your long pursuit of novelty and notoriety, a relationship could be a double-edged sword, which you might soon find out as the Libra full moon shines directly in your relationship sector. You love having someone in your corner, but the second it - [A BEAUTIFUL NOISE for Parkinson's Disease](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/14/a-beautiful-noise-for-parkinsons-disease/) - A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL in conjunction with the FSCJ Artist Series and Jax Hope (jaxhopeinc.org) held a workshop for several Jacksonville residents living with Parkinson's Disease on 4/14/26. Approximately 1% of Americans under 50 and 2% under 70 are currently living with the disease, and it affects men more often than women. - [30 Years of Beaches Nightlife, From Rock n’ Roll to Reservations](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/17/30-years-of-beaches-nightlife-from-rock-n-roll-to-reservations/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez When the news broke that Fly’s Tie was locking its iron gates for the final time, the silence on Sailfish Drive felt heavy. For 30 years, the pub served as a reliable sanctuary in Atlantic Beach. Its departure, following so closely on the heels of other local icons, felt less - [Jaguars Stadium Renovation Hits Early Milestone](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/17/jaguars-stadium-renovation-hits-early-milestone/) - Words by Teresa Spencer & photo by Aaron Berkshire Jacksonville’s “Stadium of the Future” is officially underway, with renovations about 15 percent complete and tracking on schedule. Construction began in 2025, and since the 2026 season, EverBank Stadium has been visibly transformed into an active work zone. Entire sections have already been removed, cranes - [An American Girl’s Take on the War](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/17/an-american-girls-take-on-the-war/) - By Carson Haines When I was 4 years old, I saw President Barack Obama accept his official role on live television. It was Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2009. That cold morning, I sat alongside my classmates on my preschool’s humongous colorful carpet and watched him speak. While I did not remember his address, mainly - [Back Page: To Hell with Fossil Fuels](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/15/back-page-to-hell-with-fossil-fuels/) - By Bart H. Welling, Ph. D Unless you’re currently wearing a MAGA cap, you probably feel the same way I do about the Trump administration’s Middle East policies. In short, they’re about as clear as the inside of a haboob at midnight. And yet, for all the confusion surrounding the administration’s goals in Iran and - [Shoot for the Moon](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/16/shoot-for-the-moon/) - NASA’s Artemis II Mission is a Feel-Good Story of Lunar Hope Words by Sam Kaplan Photos by Interstellar Gateway/NASA On December 14, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison “Jack” Schmitt lifted off from the moon to begin their trek back to Earth. Just before departing from the lunar surface, Cernan gave a - [IT’S ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE ELSE IS SINGING IT](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/17/its-almost-like-someone-else-is-singing-it/) - Art Alexakis has been telling the darkest stories in the key of hope for thirty years. On a new album, something has shifted. Words by John M. Phillips Photo provided by Everclear Facebook page Art Alexakis doesn’t let things slide. Within the first two minutes of our phone call, he corrected me twice. - [There's A BEAUTIFUL NOISE being made Downtown](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/16/theres-a-beautiful-noise-being-made-downtown/) - You don't have to be knowledgeable about who Neil Diamond is or all of the songs he created to enjoy A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. Chances are, you will recognize at least one of his songs whether you're 5 to 105. Especially if you're a baseball fan, since "Sweet Caroline" has become almost an - [A League of Their Own](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/16/a-league-of-their-own/) - Joely Leguizamon and the first US Professional Women’s Baseball League since 1954 Words by Carmen Macri Photos provided by Joely Leguizamon “It's like you're in a dark room and then somebody turns on a small night light. You're like, ‘Oh, I can see now…’ With this league being announced, it's like, okay, now there's - [Valuable Instincts: Walker Andrews’ Journey from Skateboarding Videos to Directing for Kanye West](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/15/valuable-instincts-walker-andrews-journey-from-skateboarding-videos-to-directing-for-kanye-west/) - By Ariana Alcantara Artists everywhere can feel it: a persistent pressure to survive within the over-saturated hellscape called modern media. This pressure may convince some that they need the newest, most expensive tools for their art to stand out. This capitalist trap brainwashes artists to commodify their self-expression. Walker Andrews, a 24-year-old director from Jacksonville, - [Childhood Obsessions: Reviews of ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and ‘The Drama’](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/15/childhood-obsessions-reviews-of-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-and-the-drama/) - Words by Harry Straussman As many people would agree, relationships can be terrifying. From the initial courting phase to intertwining your lives and eventually deciding whether this is the only person for you for at least the foreseeable future, each step of the journey comes with its own set of challenges. A predominant anxiety that - [Mt. Joy and St. Aug: A Match Made in Heaven](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/13/mt-joy-and-st-aug-a-match-made-in-heaven/) - Words and photos by Ariana Alcantara Did you hear that? That was the sound of Mt. Joy and their fans breaking the sound barrier at the St. Augustine Amphitheater last night. One thing is for certain about Jacksonville and St. Augustine fans — they know how to bring the energy to a concert. Towards - [April Art Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/09/april-art-listing-4/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast Cultural Center firstcoastculturalcenter.org Flagler College–Crisp Ellert Museum flagler.edu Florida Community College at Jacksonville fscj.edu Florida Mining Gallery floridamininggallery.com Gallery 725 gallery725.com - [Loss-Laughter-Love... Dating? MORNING AFTER GRACE](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/loss-laughter-love-dating-morning-after-grace/) - Was your heart broken when your high school sweetheart went to a different college? Did you move and have to start dating over again? Have you lost a spouse/partner only to look around and wonder how to dip your toe back into... What does that dating pool look like, anyways? Whatever your age, whatever your - [Saltwater Therapy: Open-Water Swimming at the Jacksonville Beaches](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/saltwater-therapy-open-water-swimming-at-the-jacksonville-beaches/) - Words by Teresa Spencer and photos by Don Livingston (@don_livingston1) Before the beach umbrellas go up and before the surfers start scanning the horizon, another group has already claimed the Atlantic. They arrive quietly, usually around sunrise with brightly colored swim caps, neoprene buoys trailing behind them and a shared understanding that the ocean is - [San Marco Goes Green: 4/20 Gets a 420 Glow-Up](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/san-marco-goes-green-4-20-gets-a-420-glow-up/) - By Teresa Spencer San Marco has always been Jacksonville’s version of “put-together cool.” It’s where you go when you want a cocktail that isn’t embarrassing, a dinner that didn’t come from a drive-thru and a night out that feels like you made at least one good decision that day. So naturally, this is - [The Great Florida Escape: 10 State Park Day Trips from Jacksonville (Springs Included, Sanity Restored)](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/the-great-florida-escape-10-state-park-day-trips-from-jacksonville-springs-included-sanity-restored/) - By Teresa Spencer There’s a certain kind of burnout that only Florida can fix. Not with a spa day or a fancy brunch, but with tannin-stained water, salt air and the kind of quiet that makes your phone feel unnecessary. Within a few hours of Jacksonville sits a lineup of state parks and springs that - [The Art of the Melt](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/the-art-of-the-melt/) - How Burnt Glasswork turns fire into fine art Words by Carmen Macri The heavy metal furnace opens its molten maw, an angry, incandescent orange snarls for attention, drawing the eye and demanding a total surrender of your senses. Glowing bright and pushing out 2150 degrees of heat, it sits patiently — waiting to swallow - [The Death of the Dining Room](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/the-death-of-the-dining-room/) - By Emily Cannon Think back to when you were a child. You would get picked up from school, and your parents didn’t feel like cooking that night. First stop on the way home, McDonald’s. You saw the neon golden arches and the play place packed enough you were sure you were going to leave - [A Spring Day at the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/a-spring-day-at-the-cummer-museum-of-arts-gardens/) - Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez The light in Jacksonville has a specific, gold-leaf quality when it finally decides to be Spring. It’s the same air that greeted me six years ago, and today, it serves as the perfect excuse for a solo date. I find myself returning to the Cummer Museum of Art - [Trendy or Timeless: Q1 of 2026 at a Glance](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/trendy-or-timeless-q1-of-2026-at-a-glance/) - By Carson Haines For those who are chronically online, I think it’s safe to say that there has been an abundance of new trends and niches since the start of the new year. With constant consumption of media daily, it’s quite normal to forget something you have watched, even if you saw it a - [Beaches Go Green Hosts Earth Day Community Clean-up](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/beaches-go-green-hosts-earth-day-community-clean-up/) - By Carson Haines During the month of April, we celebrate quite a few holidays: the notorious April Fool’s Day, occasional Easter and, of course, the birthday of our beautiful mother, Earth Day. This eco-friendly holiday, created on April 22, 1970, was made to mark the birth of an up and coming environmental movement. - [Review of ‘Project Hail Mary’](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/review-of-project-hail-mary/) - Words by Harry Straussman With a logline of “Interstellar” meets “E.T.,” Andy Weir’s sci-fi novel was practically ordained to be a Hollywood blockbuster from the moment it was published. The story follows a science teacher who is stranded in space and on a mission to save humanity with the help of an unexpected friend - [Drumming for the Departed: A Tragic Loss Leads to this Musician’s Tribute](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/drumming-for-the-departed-a-tragic-loss-leads-to-this-musicians-tribute/) - By Ariana Alcantara Julian Rodriguez is a living, breathing testament that the hardcore music culture is alive and well. The 24-year-old drummer grew up in the mosh pit, and it shows in the explosive energy he brings to the kit. After being handed drumsticks at just 4 years old he knew there was no - [April New Music Releases](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-new-music-releases/) - By Ambar Ramirez April 3 Thundercat “Distracted” From the slap-bass brilliance of the viral anthem “Them Changes” to his recent mind-bending collaboration with Tame Impala, Thundercat has become a cornerstone of contemporary cool. The multi-Grammy winner is back with “Distracted,” an album poised to take his signature blend of interstellar funk and soulful precision - [April Digi Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-digi-horoscopes-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries March starts in a quiet haze, urging you to rest before your birthday season kicks off. The Total Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd hits your 6th House of health and routine, signaling a sudden need to drop a draining habit or work commitment — and that’s - [April Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-bricks-bouqs/) - BOUQUET To Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students Spencer Carnochan and Isaiah Newland for hitting all the right notes on a national stage. The saxophonist and drummer were selected for the elite Jazz Band of America, a distinction reserved for the country’s top high school talent and earned it the hard way — through - [Home is where the heart is, and my heart is at Angie’s](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/home-is-where-the-heart-is-and-my-heart-is-at-angies/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez When the news broke that an Angie’s was opening just a few blocks from my front door, I made it my life’s mission to become a regular. You’d think living within walking distance would make it easy, right? Not quite. When you’re grinding a 9-to-5 on the other side - [April Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-special-events-2/) - April 2 Sneaker Ball The Jessie eventbrite.com April 2-12 Clay County Agricultural Fair Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs claycountyfair.org April 9 Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon Prime Osborn Center salvationarmyusa.org April 11 Greenscape Root Ball 2026 The River Club greendscapeofjax.org Greenwood Annual Gala Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra Beach greenwoodjax.org April - [SUN, SCARS & STYLE: SKATE TAKEOVER](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/sun-scars-style-skate-takeover/) - Concrete gets hot, tempers get hotter, and the tricks? Absolutely unhinged. Brought to you by i9 Sports By Teresa Spencer Tucked into Jacksonville’s history like a well-worn deck, Kona Skatepark has been holding it down longer than most modern skate brands have even existed. And every summer, it proves that legacy still matters. - [April Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-sports-listing-3/) - Sponsored by i9 Sports April 1-15 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys VyStar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville April 3-4 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com April 4 Prattify FlowFest 5K 753 Park St. 1stplacesports.com April 4 Sporting Jax vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies UNF–Hodges Stadium sportingjax.com April - [April Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-theater-dance-and-film-2/) - Through April 5 “Damn Yankees” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Through April 12 “Every Brilliant Thing” Players by the Sea playersbythesea.org April 3-4 “Whispers the Vines” Blue Fire Theatre, Yulee bluefiretheatre.org April 1 “What’s Up Doc?” Screening WJCT Studios wjct.org April 1-19 “Godspell” Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org April 2 - [April Comedy](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-comedy/) - April 1 Ali Wong Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com April 2 Sejoe “RET TRANKIL” Comedy Zone comedyzone.com April 3 Stavros Halkias Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Zarna Garg Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Don’t Tell Comedy Somewhere in Murray Hill (even if we knew we wouldn’t tell) donttellcomedy.com April 3-4 ISMO: Perseverance Tour Comedy - [April Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2026/04/01/april-concerts-2/) - April 1 SQWERV Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com April 2 Leonid & Friends Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Porch Roots Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com April 2-4 Thursday Billy Strings St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com April 4 Cyrille Aimee Ritz Theatre & Museum jaxevents.com The Sneaky Heat Missiles Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Porch Roots The Albatross albatrossjax.com - [Aged to Perfection: The Clay County Fair Turns 40](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/27/aged-to-perfection-the-clay-county-fair-turns-40/) - By Teresa Spencer This year, the 2026 run leans into a milestone celebration, marking four decades of the fair doing exactly what it’s always done—bringing people together without overcomplicating things. The vibe has a throwback edge, a nod to the late-‘80s roots when this thing first kicked off, but it doesn’t feel stuck in - [ The Wild Heart of Jacksonville](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/25/the-wild-heart-of-jacksonville/) - Exploring the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Words by Emily Cannon Just a short drive from Downtown lies remarkable natural landscapes on Florida’s Atlantic coast, namely, the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Stretching across nearly 46,000 acres of wetlands, marshes, forests and waterways, the preserve protects one of the largest remaining coastal ecosystems in - [The War No One Asked For](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/25/the-war-no-one-asked-for/) - By Teresa Spencer There are wars that march in with brass bands and congressional votes. And then there are the ones that slide in sideways with no parade, no formal declaration, just missiles lighting up the night sky while the rest of us are still arguing about grocery and gas prices. The escalating - [March Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/25/march-bricks-bouqs/) - Brickbat: To President Donald Trump for not following our nation's rulebook, known as the Constitution: starting a war isn’t supposed to be a solo act. Yet somehow, once again, the drumbeat of conflict starts thumping without the people’s elected representatives ever getting a proper say. It is not legal nor is it acceptable to be - [Lighting Up to Chill Out: A Field Guide to Anxiety and the Almighty Exhale](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/25/lighting-up-to-chill-out-a-field-guide-to-anxiety-and-the-almighty-exhale-2/) - By Teresa Spencer Anxiety has a way of creeping in like a bad headline. Loud, relentless and impossible to ignore. For a lot of folks, the modern antidote isn’t a stiff drink or a prescription bottle. It’s a lighter, packed bowl and a long exhale. (Or a bong, vape pen, gummy or maybe even a - [March Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/25/march-print-horoscopes-3/) - By Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries March is basically a cosmic "Do Not Disturb" sign for you, and honestly, you need it. With the Sun, a messy Mercury retrograde and a new moon all camping out in your twelfth house, the universe is practically begging you to go into hibernation. Look, you’re already - [Crate Diggers & Salt Air](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/24/crate-diggers-salt-air/) - Inside Soul Waves Vinyl at Jacksonville Beach By Teresa Spencer There’s something rebellious about walking into a record store in 2026. It’s not loud. It’s not algorithm-fed. It doesn’t push notifications. It just waits. Quietly. Confidently. Like it knows it was here before streaming and will still be here after your Wi-Fi goes down. - [The Great Fire of 1901](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/24/the-great-fire-of-1901/) - By Carson Haines Nearly 125 years ago, one of the most catastrophic fires in American history struck the city of Jacksonville. Imagine waking up on a normal weekday. You make some coffee, get ready for work, and leave your house. The weather is still with no wind in sight. After a few hours, - [Voter Turnout in Florida](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/23/voter-turnout-in-florida/) - Words by Carmen Macri Florida’s political machine is currently grinding through a high-stakes game of musical chairs, as a wave of special elections this month serves as a high-pressure stress test for the state's shifting loyalties. While the 2024 cycle saw Florida voters show up in droves — nearly 79% of active voters - [Combined Minds: The Psychology of “The Junk Drawer”](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/23/combined-minds-the-psychology-of-the-junk-drawer/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Carmen: Why does every single person have a "junk drawer" with one dead battery, a mystery key and a coupon that expired in 2022? Is it a human nesting instinct, or are we all just hoarding "just in case" items for an apocalypse we aren't prepared for? - [World Cup in Disarray: Why the North American Hosted Tournament Is Worrying Fans Abroad](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/20/world-cup-in-disarray-why-the-north-american-hosted-tournament-is-worrying-fans-abroad/) - Words by Harry Moore The World Cup is coming to America this summer with Mexico, Canada and the United States coming together to host the biggest stage for the world’s game. On the pitch, it promises to be a tournament for the ages, with 48 nations represented and a planned 104 games to be - [“What’s your favorite scary movie?... probably not this one.”](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/20/whats-your-favorite-scary-movie-probably-not-this-one/) - A review of “Scream 7.” Words by Harry Moore The “Scream” series loses its voice with its latest installment, which has few good ideas but feels like a franchise desperately clinging to life. Films ending with the number 7 are rarely good; “Se7en” being the most obvious exclusion to the rule. So the deck - [Parking Nightmares: A Temporary Solution for Parking Issues at Beaches Town Center](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/20/parking-nightmares-a-temporary-solution-for-parking-issues-at-beaches-town-center/) - By Ariana Alcantara Late last year prices for parking at Beaches Town Center increased from $2 an hour. The increase went to $2.50 an hour from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. and leapt to $5 an hour from 5 p.m. to midnight. The new prices garnered pushback, and a decision in early January decreased - [Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Small Business Alternatives for the Socially Conscious Shopper](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/20/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is-small-business-alternatives-for-the-socially-conscious-shopper/) - By Ariana Alcantara Cancel culture has successfully ruined the careers of many problematic celebrities. Though this social phenomenon is known more for the takedown of TikTok Stars and Youtube has-beens, some other popular victims are corporations in the form of boycotts. The increasingly volatile socio-political situation leads the everyday shopper to think twice about - [Seeing Jacksonville Like a Tourist with Gary Sass](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/19/seeing-jacksonville-like-a-tourist-with-gary-sass/) - Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez When I first moved to Jacksonville, about 6-ish years ago, I remember the city feeling so new and exciting, as new places often do. It was nothing like the Florida down south that I grew up in; it was a city of brick, moss and possibility. My mother - [Under the Overpass](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/18/under-the-overpass/) - The weekly magic of the Riverside Arts Market Words by Carmen Macri Each week, the shadow of the Fuller Warren Bridge plays host to a bustling riverfront market that draws crowds from across the city and beyond. Whether they are hunting for fresh produce and weekly groceries or searching for a unique, last-minute birthday - [Offseason Moves: Who Will Be a Jaguar in 2026?](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/18/offseason-moves-who-will-be-a-jaguar-in-2026/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell With the start of the new league year, there has been a lot of media buzz surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars. Who will they be re-signing? Who will get released or traded? We’re gonna take a deep dive into the moves that the Jaguars have been making. Jungle Departures: - [Lighting Up to Chill Out: A Field Guide to Anxiety and the Almighty Exhale](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/18/lighting-up-to-chill-out-a-field-guide-to-anxiety-and-the-almighty-exhale/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Anxiety has a way of creeping in like a bad headline. Loud, relentless and impossible to ignore. For a lot of folks, the modern antidote isn’t a stiff drink or a prescription bottle. It’s a lighter, packed bowl and a long exhale. (Or a bong, vape pen, gummy or maybe even - [MOULIN ROUGE Can Can and Does it all Downtown](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/12/moulin-rouge-can-can-and-does-it-all-downtown/) - I knew MOULIN ROUGE is based on the 2001 movie written by Luhrmann and Pearce and that it is a jukebox musical (where the show music is taken from existing songs). However there are jukebox musicals, and then there is MOULIN ROUGE. It was a level above. The songs are from contemporary artists you'll recognize - [DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE is a Gem](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/11/dear-jack-dear-louise-is-a-gem/) - I happen to really like the works of Ken Ludwig, a fairly prolific, award-winning contemporary writer across stage, screen, and books. When I saw that Theatre Jacksonville was doing DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE, which is based on the true story of how his parents met during WWII, I felt compelled to go. Jack Ludwig (Kyle - [Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/05/bob-hayes-invitational-track-meet/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Every spring, Jacksonville tips its hat to speed. The Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet isn’t just another high school competition with bleachers and stopwatches. It’s a proving ground. It’s a runway. It’s a reminder that this city once produced the fastest man on the planet and that legacy still - [Dining for Life & Jacksonville NFAN: Feeding the Community, One Meal at a Time](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/dining-for-life-jacksonville-nfan-feeding-the-community-one-meal-at-a-time/) - By Teresa Spencer In Jacksonville, there’s a unique way the community comes together that combines two essential things: great food and helping neighbors in need. It’s called Dining Out for Life, and over the years, it has grown into more than a fundraiser; it’s a true local tradition that shows what can happen when - [DAMN YANKEES is Devilish Fun](https://folioweekly.com/2026/03/01/damn-yankees-is-devilish-fun/) - It's a classic tale of good vs. evil, with the Devil trying to steal a soul. But how can a good baseball underdog story turn out bad?! The Tony Award winner from 1955, DAMN YANKEES, is packed with fun tunes and humor. Joe Boyd (Bob O'Hara) is a die-hard baseball fan, and his wife, Meg - [James Weldon Johnson Parks and Rec!](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/james-weldon-johnson-parks-and-rec/) - Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri “I think the greatest thing about parks and entertaining people within a park is that it is accessible to all. You can have people who are unhoused, and you can have people who are making six figures and more hanging out in the same space and - [March Art Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-art-listin/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast Cultural Center firstcoastculturalcenter.org Flagler College–Crisp Ellert Museum flagler.edu Florida Community College at Jacksonville fscj.edu Florida Mining Gallery floridamininggallery.com Gallery 725 gallery725.com - [A Feast to Remember: St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival 2026](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/a-feast-to-remember-st-augustine-lions-seafood-festival-2026/) - By Teresa Spencer Springtime in St. Augustine comes with a soundtrack: the pop of sizzling seafood, laughter in the warm breeze, and the unmistakable aroma of butter, garlic and spices. This March 21 and 22, the St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival transforms Francis Field into a paradise for anyone who knows that the ocean’s - [Jacksonville’s Nightlife Has a New Gatecrasher](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/jacksonvilles-nightlife-has-a-new-gatecrasher/) - Gun Violence, Viral Crowds and the Fragile State of a City’s Entertainment Scene By Teresa Spencer Jacksonville has always sold a particular promise after dark: live music drifting from open doors, ocean air softening the edges of the week, neon reflections bouncing off wet pavement after a brief Florida rain. It’s a city that - [From Duval to Beverly Hills: 17-Year-Old Tatum Matthews Releases First Short Film](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/from-duval-to-beverly-hills-17-year-old-tatum-matthews-releases-first-short-film/) - By Ariana Alcantara The most pressing question on many young people’s minds is: What am I going to do with my life? The multitude of possible life paths can be paralyzing. What happens, though, when someone as young as 11 years old knows exactly what she wants to do and is intent on achieving - [Art is Love](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/art-is-love/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez We met over coffee, a meeting that began with an accidental aesthetic: two pink drinks sitting on the counter. He had ordered a beetroot latte; I went with rose pistachio. Before we sat down, Joe VanDyke snapped a photo of the vibrant pairing alongside a poster for his upcoming show, - [Wait! That’s an Olympic Sport?](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/wait-thats-an-olympic-sport/) - By Emily Cannon If you are anything like me, the past few weeks you’ve been sitting on the couch watching the “Quad God” and the United States hockey teams take home the gold. You may have also said, “I could do that about 50 times.” As I was looking for the sports we all - [The Planning of The Players Championship](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/the-planning-of-the-players-championship/) - Words by Carson Haines and photos by Tim Gillies It’s quite common during this time of year to hear about a classic and historic event held at TPC Sawgrass: The Players Championship (TPC). The Players Stadium Course houses a large and globally recognized golf tournament that spans four days each Spring. Many locals and - [The Block Jax: Grand Opening](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/the-block-jax-grand-opening/) - By Carson Haines With Jacksonville’s constant growth and development, it’s no surprise that a new event space is in the works. If you’ve recently driven down Gate Parkway, north of IKEA, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen a large and colorful facility. The Block Jax, a family-oriented destination, full of fun, entertainment, and - [Reviews of “How to Make a Killing” and “Wuthering Heights” ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/reviews-of-how-to-make-a-killing-and-wuthering-heights/) - Words by Harry Moore A discarded member of a wealthy family orchestrates a plan to prune his family tree so that he can receive a grand inheritance in “How to Make a Killing.” John Patton Ford makes his sophomore effort following the acclaimed Aubrey Plaza-starring indie “Emily the Criminal” with this darkly comic satire - [Never Too Late: 60-Year-Old Barry Degroot Trades in Corporate America for Music ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/never-too-late-60-year-old-barry-degroot-trades-in-corporate-america-for-music/) - By Ariana Alcantara Uncertainty is a feeling many will avoid by chasing stability. Stability is supposed to come from responsible decisions like going to college, getting a practical degree and accepting a practical job. After years of climbing that corporate ladder, the potential downside of stability becomes too much to ignore, though. This pitfall - [Jacksonville’s Rivers Just Got an Upgrade with Jax Cruise](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/jacksonvilles-rivers-just-got-an-upgrade-with-jax-cruise/) - Words by Carmen Macri Photos by Eli Elmore provided by Captian Dom Last summer, a few days after the Fourth of July, a buddy of mine called with a simple question: “You want to go on a boat?” That was it. No details. No pitch. No context. Just a vague invitation and a boat - [March New Music ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-new-music/) - By Ambar Ramirez March 6 Harry Styles “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” After a four-year hiatus, THE Harry Styles is back with his fourth studio album. And as the title suggests, it will probably be hopelessly romantic with hints of boogie rhythms and nights spent under a disco ball. Charlotte Sands “Satellite” - [March Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-horoscopes-5/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries This month starts off in a foggy slump, thanks to Mars being a nuisance, but don’t delete your social media just yet. Once the Sun and Mercury both go direct in your sign on the 20th, it’s like the universe finally handed you the remote to - [Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/bricks-bouqs-7/) - Brick Bat Jacksonville’s so-called “teen takeovers” aren’t harmless pop-up fun — they’re unplanned, unsupervised flash crowds that strain police, rattle businesses and inject real danger into public spaces, especially when firearms enter the mix. This isn’t about demonizing teenagers; it’s about calling out a reckless trend where clout and chaos collide, leaving venues, families and - [Bella Vista - A Mare](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/bella-vista-a-mare/) - Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez I’ve had my fair share of Italian food lately. It’s such a staple cuisine, and there’s just something about living near the beach that makes you crave carbs upon carbs. That said, this isn’t Bella Vista’s first rodeo. Their Fruit Cove location is already a go-to for date - [March Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-nightlife-3/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Bedlam bedlamlive.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room - [February Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/february-nightlife/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Bedlam bedlamlive.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room - [March Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-special-events-3/) - Through March 1 World of Nations Celebration Ford on Bay events.jacksonville.gov Jax International Car Show Prime Osborn Convention Center thejaxautoshow.com March 3 “The Forsytes”: A Screening WJCT Studios wjct.org March 7 Jacksonville Food and Wine Festival Artist Square Park eventbrite.com March 8 Women's Wellness Fest Seawalk Pavilion womenswellnessfest.com 8th Annual - [March Sporting Events](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-sporting-events/) - Brought to you by i9 Sports March 1 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com March 4-9 ASUN Basketball Tournament VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com March 6-17 2026 AAU Collegiate Hockey Championship Community First Igloo communityfirstigloo.com March 7 Gate River Run Jacksonville Shipyards gateriverrun15k.com Sport Club Jax vs. - [March Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-theater-dance-and-film-2/) - Through March 2 “The Trojan Women” Flagler College–Lewis Auditorium flagler.edu Through March 9 “Mean Girls” (teen version) Amelia Musical Playhouse ameliamusicalplayhouse.com Through April 5 “Damn Yankees” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com March 1 “She Loves Me” Orange Park Community Theatre opct.info March 2-3 “The Rainbow Thief” (Autism Spectrum Disorder Friendly Show) - [March Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-comedy-listing-2/) - March 4 Mae Martin Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com Best of JAX Comedy Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Comedy Show Bay Street Sports Grill eventbrite.com March 5 Luke Severeid Comedy Zone comedyzone.com River City Comedy Buchner's Bierhalle eventbrite.com March 5-7 First Coast Comedy First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com March 6-7 - [March Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/27/march-concert-listing-2/) - March 1 Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Matte Blvck Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Bonafide The Albatross albatrossjax.com March 2 A Killer’s Confession The Albatross albatrossjax.com Marbin Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com March 3 The Deslondes Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com March 4 Terror The Albatross albatrossjax.com March 5 - [PBR at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena 2026](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/24/pbr-at-vystar-veterans-memorial-arena-2026/) - PBR at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena 2026 Photos by Jeff Card - [If Only Kids Could Be Kids](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/24/if-only-kids-could-be-kids/) - Words By Emily Cannon In June 2023 Ajike “AJ” Owens was brutally shot and killed in Ocala on the premise of the Stand Your Ground Law. If you don’t know what the stand your ground law is, it basically means that you do not have the duty to retreat if you feel like your - [Mail Submission: The Mysterious Mister Scott](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/24/mail-submission-the-mysterious-mister-scott/) - Bart H. Welling, Ph.D. Will our democracy ever pull out of its current death spiral? If it does, when people in the future study this benighted era of dysfunction and dishonor, they will have lots of tough questions, particularly about the behavior of most congressional Republicans. Unfortunately, our descendants may find it just as - [Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/24/bricks-bouqs-6/) - Words by Teresa Spencer BOUQ Bad Bunny didn’t just perform at the Super Bowl halftime show — he owned it. Fearless style, electric energy and a message that rose above the noise. It was more than a spectacle; it was a celebration of culture, unity and love on the biggest stage in the world. - [Still Busted: Jacksonville’s Marijuana Arrests in the Age of “Legal-ish”](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/24/still-busted-jacksonvilles-marijuana-arrests-in-the-age-of-legal-ish/) - By Teresa Spencer Jacksonville lives in a strange, skunky limbo. Medical marijuana has been legal in Florida for years now, dispensaries are as common as smoke shops, and half the state has a laminated card in their wallet that basically says, “Yes, officer, this weed is emotionally necessary.” And yet people are still - [February Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/24/february-print-horoscopes-2/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries February is all about clarity, Aries. Your intentions matter more than ever right now — manifestation is very real, and being direct about what you want is key. The new moon and solar eclipse in Aquarius on Feb. 17 officially kick off the Year of the - [Stand Your Ground: How Florida Rewrote the Rules of Killing and Why Justice Now Moves in Slow Motion](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/24/stand-your-ground-how-florida-rewrote-the-rules-of-killing-and-why-justice-now-moves-in-slow-motion/) - By Teresa Spencer In Florida, a killing does not always begin with handcuffs. Sometimes, it begins with silence. There is a body on the pavement. A gun is still warm. Sirens, police tape, red-and-blue reflections bouncing off storefront windows and windshields. Officers separate witnesses. Detectives take statements. And then, often, there is no immediate arrest. - [From the Last Frontier to the Sunshine State: The Alaskan Sunnyside Sisters Find a New Stage](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/20/from-the-last-frontier-to-the-sunshine-state-the-alaskan-sunnyside-sisters-find-a-new-stage/) - There are bands you expect to find in Florida — beachy reggae acts, classic rock lifers, DJs with laptops and existential lighting rigs. And then there are the Alaskan Sunnyside Sisters. Yes. Alaskan. As in snow boots, subzero temperatures, and daylight that clocks out early for half the year. Now transplanted into Florida’s humidity-soaked, sunscreen-scented - [Barely There: A Tasteful (and Slightly Cheeky) Guide to Nude-Friendly Escapes Near Northeast Florida](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/20/barely-there-a-tasteful-and-slightly-cheeky-guide-to-nude-friendly-escapes-near-northeast-florida/) - Let’s just say it: Northeast Florida is many things — historic, beachy, charmingly weird — but it is not exactly the capital of clothing-optional recreation. We’re more “flip-flops and SPF 50” than “birthday suit and sea breeze.” But curiosity is human. Sunshine is plentiful. And somewhere between “strictly business casual” and “why do jeans even - [Mason Via Headlines a Weekend of Roots and Resonance](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/20/mason-via-headlines-a-weekend-of-roots-and-resonance/) - Bluegrass has always thrived on authenticity — the kind you can’t fake and don’t forget once you’ve heard it. That’s exactly why Mason Via’s upcoming appearance at Pickin’ on the Porch this weekend in Green Cove Springs feels less like a booking and more like a perfect fit. Via is part of a new generation - [Combined Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/19/combined-minds-17/) - Our official unofficial advice column Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Carmen: We recently had someone send us an email asking for advice, which was awesome— albeit a little worrisome because we’re not exactly filled to the brim with wisdom. Nonetheless, we decided to turn this month’s Combined Minds into an advice column. - [Love Won the Halftime Show](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/19/love-won-the-halftime-show-by-teresa-spencer/) - By Teresa Spencer America didn’t just watch football on Super Bowl Sunday. It watched a cultural verdict play out in real time, and the score wasn’t close. On the biggest stage in American entertainment, Bad Bunny delivered a halftime show that was joyful, unapologetically Latin and quietly radical in its message: unity still - [Best Dumpuary Ever!](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/19/best-dumpuary-ever/) - Harry Moore No sane person would argue that January 2026 was anything other than cold and depressing. But if, for whatever reason, you found yourself stuck at the cinema, you could have enjoyed one of the best starts to the movie year in recent memory. January (and to some degree February) is the - [Run it Back: Jaguars Moving Forward to 2026](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/19/run-it-back-jaguars-moving-forward-to-2026/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell and photo by Aaron Berkshire Following a heartbreaking loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Wildcard round, the Jaguars' 2025 campaign ended more prematurely than most fans anticipated. It was a historic season for the Jaguars: second-best record in team history, sixth-best offense in the NFL according to Pro - [The Myth of a “Good Guy”](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/19/the-myth-of-a-good-guy/) - By Carson Haines The term “good guy” is defined as a morally correct person or character, also known as the hero. Some may say that the legendary Superman fits this iconic title, while others favor Batman, or Spider-Man. No matter your preference, a “good guy” can be labeled in various circumstances; some for their - [Social Media Cannot be Silenced](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/19/social-media-cannot-be-silenced/) - By Ariana Alcantara Past social revolutions looked different because they depended on mass organization and news for information. Now, a vast portion of the population are organizing and sharing news through social media apps like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. This method allows for quick access to real people’s stories and perspectives about current events, - [Land of the Lawless](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/19/land-of-the-lawless/) - Breaking down Marsy’s Law and Stand Your Ground Words by Carmen Macri With Florida increasingly resembling the Wild West, now felt like the right moment for a history refresher — specifically, a deep dive into Marsy’s Law and Stand Your Ground, down to the last nitty-gritty detail. Marsy’s Law At its core, - [Free Speech Isn’t Free](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/20/free-speech-isnt-free/) - The land of the free just put freedom on lockdown Words by Carmen Macri The First Amendment isn’t just a line in a history book — it’s the backbone of every question ever asked in a press briefing, every story that holds power accountable, and every uncomfortable truth the public deserves to know. Freedom - [BIG DUMB EYES, BIGGER LAUGHS](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/17/big-dumb-eyes-bigger-laughs/) - By Teresa Spencer Nate Bargatze has accomplished something nearly impossible in 21st-century comedy: becoming wildly famous without screaming, oversharing, or behaving like he just chugged three energy drinks and a Red Bull IV. He doesn’t storm the stage, he ambles. He doesn’t rant, he reflects. He doesn’t melt down, he looks mildly concerned, like - [Un-DOUBTFIRE'd Hilarity Downtown](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/12/un-doubtfired-hilarity-downtown/) - The 1993 film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, is brought to life in this hilarious, heart-warming, family-friendly musical. Two icons originated the lead roles on film - Robin Williams (Daniel Hilliard/Mrs. Doubtfire) and Sally Fields (Miranda Hilliard). The writers, who also wrote Something Rotten!, had the daunting task of adapting the movie, and they created a second fun - [Best Psychic: Victoria Pausche](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-psychic/) - Victoria Pausche has poured her blood, sweat, and tears into her craft, and it shows. As the resident psychic at Intuitive Eye, she’s built a reputation for accuracy, insight and a style all her own, making her a go-to name for anyone curious about what the universe has in store. - [Best Beach Bar: Pete's Bar](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-beach-bar/) - Do I even need to say anything? Anyone who reads “Folio” — or knows me at all (hi, it’s Carmen) — already knows Pete’s Bar is the best damn bar in this city. The staff? The crowd? The cheap drinks and unbeatable atmosphere? Come on. Pete’s ’til we die (PTWD). - [Best of Jax 2025 Photos](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/12/best-of-jax-2025-photos/) - Photos by Jeff Card, Carson Haines and John Lawless. - [Best Talk Show Host: Rance Adams](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-talk-show-host/) - Rance Adams of River City Live is Jacksonville’s standout talk show host because he brings real conversation back to local television. He is smart, spirited and rooted in this city’s pulse. He makes viewers feel seen and heard. With quick wit, genuine curiosity and a knack for keeping guests on their toes without ever losing - [Coming Full Circle](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/03/coming-full-circle/) - Beggar Weeds open for John Doe again, 39 years later Words by Shelton Hull “Why am I in Jacksonville? I’m not really sure,” says John Doe via telephone from Austin Texas. We know why: He’ll be headlining at the Albatross downtown on Friday night, February 13. He’s best-known as the bassist and co-vocalist of X, - [Steve Hackett Is Still Rewriting the Rules of the Electric Guitar](https://folioweekly.com/2026/02/03/steve-hackett-is-still-rewriting-the-rules-of-the-electric-guitar/) - By Teresa Spencer Steve Hackett has nothing left to prove—and that’s precisely why he keeps proving it. As the guitarist who helped shape Genesis’s most adventurous years, Hackett carved his place in rock history not with flash, but with feel. His playing was never about domination; it was about discovery. He treated the guitar - [Best Radio Personality: Dex and Barbie T](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-radio-personality/) - I mean, who else deserves this title than the king and queen of radio, Dex and Barbie T? This duo has been running the radio stations for years, and the people of Jacksonville have fallen completely and utterly in love with them. Shocker! - [February Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/february-sports-listing/) - Sponsored by i9 Sports Feb. 1 26.2 with DONNA The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer Seawalk Pavilion breastcancermarathon.com Feb. 1 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Feb. 3 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Feb. 7 Swoop the Loop 5K - [Half DOG, Half MAN, it's DOG MAN!](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/half-dog-half-man-its-dog-man/) - For those of you looking at creative outlets for your elementary school agers, DOG MAN - THE MUSICAL will be at the Thrasher Horne Center on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 6:30pm. Officer Knight and Greg the Dog are badly hurt in an explosion caused by Petey (the world's most evil cat). At the hospital, - [A Guide to Jacksonville’s Niche Hobby Groups](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/a-guide-to-jacksonvilles-niche-hobby-groups/) - Words by Carmen Macri Once you hit 25, your friends tend to split into two camps: the ones who join a run club, and the ones who are still closing down the club at 3 a.m. There’s rarely much overlap. And if you’re someone who wants a hobby — but absolutely does not want - [February Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/february-concerts-3/) - Feb. 1 John Waite Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com EMF Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Demola the Violinist FIVE fivejax.com Carmen Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com Feb. 3 New Wave Orchestra Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Reverend Horton Heat The Albatross thealbatrossjax.com Ellise Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Feb. 5 Choir of - [February Comedy and Magic](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/february-comedy-and-magic/) - Feb. 1 Calimar White aka Agent Ratliff Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Feb. 3 Ryan Long Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Feb. 4 Best of Jax Comedy Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Rock Bottom Comedy Comedy Zone Lounge comedyzone.com Feb. 5-7 Shuler King Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Feb. 6 Comedy Night Really Good Beer Stop–Nocatee eventbrite.com - [Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/theater-dance-and-film-2/) - Through Feb. 1 “Packing Up Polly” Theatre Jacksonville theatrejax.com “Arthur's Stone, Merlin's Fire” Artist Theatre Connection artistconnectiontheatre.org Through Feb. 15 “Dear Evan Hansen” Players by the Sea playersbythesea.org “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change “ Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org “Mamma Mia” Amelia Musical Playhouse, Fernandina Beach ameliamusicalplayhouse.com Feb. - [February Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/february-special-events-3/) - Feb. 1 Mutts Gone Nuts Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Feb. 5 Sixth Annual Great Cities Symposium Garden Club of Jacksonville scenicjax.org Feb. 7 Jacksonville Model Train and Railroad Artifacts Show and Sale Prime Osborn Convention Center jaxevents.com Feb. 16 Blizzard on the Beach Poker Festival bestbest Jacksonville bestbetjax.com Feb. 18 Lift Every - [Valentines Event Guide](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/valentines-event-guide/) - Feb. 7 Sweet Cheeks Valentine's Burlesque Show Dart Bar & Games instagram.com/dartbarjax Feb. 12 Anti-Valentine’s Day Party The Emerald Vine Room Speakeasy theemeraldvineroom.weebly.com Feb. 13 Galentines Glow Up James Weldon Johnson Park jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org Candelight: Valentine’s Day Special Main Library feverup.com Lock & Key Singles Mixer Main Event eventbrite.com Feb. 14 - [Mamasamas Food Review](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/mamasamas-food-review/) - Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez Before opening a brick-and-mortar in 2025, Mamasamas quietly built its name and its following through pop-ups, letting the food speak first. In-house-made pasta, fresh fish and veal dishes, and rich desserts tell a story rooted in Calabrian tradition, boldly shaped by the Australian lineage it branches from. Mamasamas - [Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/bricks-bouqs-5/) - BOUQS To Sabina Atic for being named the 2025-2026 St. Johns County District Teacher of the Year and Ashley Vizcarra for being named the Rookie Teacher of the Year by the St. Johns County Education Foundation. Known as Investing in Kids (INK!), the organization honors the dedicated work of the local teaching community. To Trevor - [February Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/february-horoscopes-5/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries On Jan. 26, Neptune entered your sign and will remain there for the next 13 years. Old identities will begin to dissolve, and you will start feeling more like yourself than you have in years. Last Spring and Summer, when Nepune briefly passed through your sign, - [February New Music Releases](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/february-new-music-releases/) - By Ambar Ramirez Feb. 6 J.Cole “The Fall-Off” It’s been nearly two years since the American rapper and producer last released an album. On Jan. 14, J. Cole reignited anticipation by teasing “The Fall-Off” on Instagram Reels, sharing a track expected to appear on the project. The video opens with a bold revelation: J. - [Home Away From Home](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/home-away-from-home-2/) - By Teresa Spencer Shopping for an RV is a lot like dating in your forties: everyone looks great online, everyone claims they’re “solid,” and nothing reveals the truth until you see it in person. I spent countless hours scrolling listings and roaming RV lots armed with a notebook, a phone camera, and the quiet - [Singles and the City: Is Dating in Duval Really That Bad?](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/singles-and-the-city-is-dating-in-duval-really-that-bad/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara “Sex and the City” was a cultural phenomenon of the early 2000s, progressive (for its time), the television show highlighted stories of sex and relationships in the new millennium. A couple of decades later, though, the culture has shifted — and so has dating. I figured my curly hair - [Flipturn’s Devon VonBalson to Release First Solo Project: Exclusive Interview](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/flipturns-devon-vonbalson-to-release-first-solo-project-exclusive-interview/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara, photos by Amanda Laferriere Artists exude a certain energy, a difficult-to-place sort of style that alerts those around them “that guy must be in a band.” At least this was my initial thought upon meeting the members of Flipturn for the first time. It was a few years ago during - [Na’vi Supreme: Reviews of “Marty Supreme” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash”](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/navi-supreme-reviews-of-marty-supreme-and-avatar-fire-and-ash/) - Words by Harry Moore A post-war period piece following a highly aspirational, if purposefully irritating, young man with dreams of becoming the world’s most renowned ping-pong player is an exhausting but entertaining romp in the hands of director Josh Safdie. Here, the filmmaker makes his first solo effort without the collaboration of his brother - [Jacksonville’s Newest Addition: The HUB Brooklyn](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/jacksonvilles-newest-addition-the-hub-brooklyn/) - By Carson Haines If you’ve recently driven down Riverside Avenue, you’ve probably seen a collection of restaurants, a studio and an event space hugging Arepa Please and Burlock and Barrel Distillery. This is Brooklyn’s newest addition: The HUB Brooklyn, a local hangout spot housing Southern Grounds & Co., Alder & Oak, and Zorba’s Bar. - [A Fashion Time Machine](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/a-fashion-time-machine/) - Words by Emily Cannon It might be 2026 but we are throwing it back to 2000! From low-rise jeans that are just missing a butterfly back tattoo and baby tees straight out of “Mean Girls,” here are some of the Y2K fashion trends making a comeback. Mini skirts: A staple in 2000s fashion, - [2016: A Decade of Reflection](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/2016-a-decade-of-reflection/) - By Carson Haines It has officially been a decade since 2016; an era filled with rose gold accessories, Adidas Superstars, skinny jeans and overly exposed Instagram filters. A year that embodied cringe-culture, extremely overused Musical.ly audios, and had us questioning, “Does this outfit actually look good?” While some of us were learning the dance - [Riverside Rat vs. Jax Beach Rat](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/riverside-rat-vs-jax-beach-rat/) - The decades-long feud doesn’t have to be a feud. Words by Carmen Macri Jacksonville’s nightlife is divided into two distinct scenes, each offering its own take on a night out. It’s a rare thing to meet someone who can genuinely appreciate both Riverside and the beaches — especially when nightlife is involved. It’s been - [Eight Seconds of Thunder: PBR Returns to Jacksonville](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/eight-seconds-of-thunder-pbr-returns-to-jacksonville/) - By Teresa Spencer, photos by Carmen Macri If you think February in Jacksonville is all cool breezes and polite entertainment, Professional Bull Riding is here to correct you — violently, loudly, and in about eight seconds flat. On Feb. 20, Professional Bull Riding storms into the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and for one - [Kicker’s Country Bar](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/kickers-country-bar/) - Time to dust off the sh*t kickers and cowboy hats, Jacksonville got itself a new country bar. Words & Photos by Ambar Ramirez Now, I’m not going to sit here and pretend I just stumbled into Kicker’s Country Bar, aka Kicker’s Saloon, on some fated Thursday night. Absolutely not. I will, however, proudly announce - [The Self-Love Scene in Jacksonville ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/30/the-self-love-scene-in-jacksonville/) - Words By Emily Cannon New year, new me doesn’t have to stop in January! We all start the year off strong with our fitness goals on a high, ready to take back our lives into our own hands, but this doesn’t have to only be a beginning of the year idea. With Valentine’s Day - [RIVERDANCE in Downtown Jacksonville](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/29/riverdance-in-downtown-jacksonville/) - Whether you're a fan or a fan-to-be, Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation will be in Jacksonville one performance only on February 5th, 2026. With a score composed by Bill Whelan, Riverdance originated as an interval act during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest featuring Irish dancing champions Jean Butler and Michael Flatley. It is a high-energy, - [Best Vocalist: Cassidy Lee](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-vocalist/) - I mean… she was literally on “The Voice.” Michael Bublé spun his little chair the second he heard Cassidy Lee sing “You’re No Good.” The whole audience, live and at home, was completely mesmerized. So yeah, obviously, she won best vocalist. We’re not deaf. - [Most likely to Cheat Taxpayers: Donald Trump](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/most-likely-to-cheat-taxpayers/) - President Donald Trump’s relationship with taxpayer money has always lived in the gray zone between loophole-hunting and outright audacity, and history suggests he treats public coffers the same way he treats casino rules: bend them until they squeal. From aggressive tax avoidance to billing government entities for services tied to his own properties, the pattern - [Most Wasteful Use of Taxpayer Money: Repainting Over the Rainbow Crosswalks](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/most-wasteful-use-of-taxpayer-money-repainting-over-the-rainbow-crosswalks/) - Words by Kerry Speckman It was in an act of love and support of the LGBTQIA+ community when local residents painted crosswalks throughout the city with colorful paintings, some depicting rainbows. And it was the City of Jacksonville that repainted over them. (According to the city, the non-standard crossings went against state law for causing - [Best Radio Station: WAPE 95.1](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-radio-station-wape-95-1/) - Words by Kerry Speckman Since 1945 when it hit the airwaves as WJAX, WAPE has been entertaining and informing listeners across the First Coast and beyond. After several format changes, including hard rock and urban, the Big Ape eventually landed on its top 40 format in 1986 where it’s remained at the top of the - [Best Instagram: @onlyinduval](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-instagram-onlyinduval/) - Words by Kerry Speckman There are things you only see in Duval. And there are things you only see on Only in Duval’s Instagram. Most recently, that has included a random female bar patron doing squats at a local bar — WITH TREVOR LAWRENCE ON HER BACK. Yes, that Trevor Lawrence. We don’t have time - [Best Medical Marijuana Dispensary: Surterra](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-medical-marijuana-dispensary-surterra/) - Words by Kerry Speckman These days, marijuana dispensaries are on every corner it seems. And sure they sell the same basic product (weed … in all its various forms), but some just do it a little differently. And Surterra is one of them. From the moment you walk in the door, you notice this is - [Best Architect: Mary Chambliss](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-architect-mary-chambliss/) - Words by Kerry Speckman “I consistently read up on all kinds of technologies, from Japanese and sailing knots to rainscreen systems to net-zero projects, hempcrete to micro-homes, furniture to light fixtures” reads Chambliss’ website. Given the depth and breadth of her knowledge, it’s no wonder she’s worked on projects as diverse as restaurants, yoga studios, - [Best Filmmaker: Troy Lukkarila](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-filmmaker-troy-lukkarila/) - Words by Kerry Speckman You won’t find Lukkarila’s work at the local multiplex (RIP Sun-Ray), but you will find it on his oddly named website Lukalips Destruction Company (tagline: the beautiful and horrible world of Troy Lukkarila). What you will find are cartoons, short videos like “Pierre the Bitter Mime,” cartoons, art and music, plus - [Best LGBTQIA+ Activist: Karrissa T. Wade](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-lgbtqia-activist-karrissa-t-wade/) - Words by Kerry Speckman Where do we begin with this whirlwind of energy and compassion? Jacksonville’s Queen of Drag Queens is known by most for her hilariously raunchy shows, dirty bingo nights and hosting events all over the state. What they might not know is her role in LBGQTIA+ activism in Jacksonville. Never one to - [Sexiest Couple: Jenne Vermes and Sean Mansfield](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/sexiest-couple-jenne-vermes-and-sean-mansfield/) - Words by Kerry Speckman What makes someone “sexy” isn’t necessarily pumped up muscles or plumped up lips, but a special chemistry that can’t often be defined. This year’s winners prove that chemistry is the special link. From their singing (she released her latest single last month) and dancing (they co-own a studio called Arts on - [Best Photographer: Liz Murphy Thomas](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-photographer-liz-murphy-thomas/) - Words by Kerry Speckman Thomas combines skills from University of Florida (where she earned a BFA in creative photography) and the Maryland Institute College of Art (where she earned an MFA in photography and digital imaging) with a unique point of view. According to her website, “her artwork investigates issues of identity, memory and the - [Best Martial Art Studio: Rat Town Jiu Jitsu Academy](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-martial-art-studio-rat-town-jiu-jitsu-academy/) - Words by Kerry Speckman Starting as young as 3 years old, students learn about discipline, teamwork, motor skills and self-defense. As they progress, they gain skills, courage and creativity. Adults, too, are taught by some of the most skilled instructors in town. Rat Town also brings in special guests to educate and inspire its students - [Best Wedding Florist: J. Lea Florals](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-wedding-florist-j-lea-florals/) - Words by Kerry Speckman Though she offers creative designs for every occasion, J. Lea (aka Jessica Ferguson) is best known for her thoughtful, elegant pieces that she —and anyone who sees them — views as works of art. As she says, she offers, “... more than just flower arrangements. I believe in connecting with my - [Best Deli: European Street Cafe](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-deli-european-street-cafe/) - Words by Kerry Speckman When you’ve owned a deli for nearly 50 years, you know about meat and cheese and bread. But it’s not the ingredients that make E. Street so original — it’s the way they put them together. Their ginormous menu of 100+ items can be a little overwhelming, but the superstar staff - [Best Gay/Lesbian Bar: Hardwicks Bar](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-gay-lesbian-bar-hardwicks-bar/) - Words by Kerry Speckman Where most gay/lesbian bars are all about ass, Hardwicks Bar is all about class. Located in the heart of the Elbow Downtown, the vibe is cool and elegant with an inviting bar serving up cocktails of all varieties (and with plenty of specials). The entertainment room is often the main attraction - [Best Margarita: TacoLu](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-margarita-tacolu/) - Words by Carson Haines The one thing I like more than Mexican food is Mexican food with a margarita. You mean to tell me I can have chips, salsa, queso, tacos, AND a bloody maria? Say LESS. If your mouth is watering… this is your sign to go to TacoLu for dinner. - [Best Burger: Carolina Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-burger-carolina-jax/) - Words by Carson Haines Do you ever just crave a burger with a basket of fries, and a shake? According to our voters, Carolina Jax is THE place to be. Just looking at their menu will get your stomach rumbling … and have you craving some beer-battered onion rings. Yum. - [Best Thrift Stores](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-thrift-stores/) - Words by Carson Haines Six in the City & Cool Stuff Vintage Second-hand baddies, this one’s for you. Both of these vintage loving shops sell all things, timeless, historical, and full-on glam. Next time you have a free day, get an iced coffee and go find a cute outfit that not only helps your closet, - [Best Pet Boarding/Daycare: Hounds Town Jacksonville Beach](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-pet-boarding-daycare-hounds-town-jacksonville-beach/) - Words by Carson Haines It’s time to paw-ty! For the past 25 years, Hounds Town has taken care of our Duval doggies. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking care of our pups… especially when we have to go on vacation. - [Best Muralist: Christin Easterling](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-muralist-christin-easterling/) - Words by Carson Haines When driving through Brooklyn, you’ve probably seen the colorful Arepa Please mural… but recently, it has gained a friend. Thanks to Christin Easterling, the once blank wall now has a beautiful dandelion-filled painting, promoting The Nest. The bright blue eggs and huge red bird are hard to miss. With this being - [Best Tailor:Tweeds](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-tailortweeds/) - Words by Carson Haines I’m going to keep it real; I’ve never worn a suit in my life, BUT every time I walk by Tweeds in 5 Points, I can’t help but look through their front window. Do you have a wedding coming up and you want your suit to fit just right? You should - [Best Character: Barbie Rue](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-character-barbie-rue/) - Words by Carson Haines Hi, Barbie!! In a world full of multi-taskers, Barbie Rue takes the Jacksonville lead. With experience in piercings, tattoos and even bartending, she is the perfect well-rounded icon. If you’re struggling to find someone who can do it all, look no further: This local gem is here to make your life - [Best Weight Loss Clinic: New Beauty Company Aesthetics](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-weight-loss-clinic-new-beauty-company-aesthetics/) - Words by Carson Haines With the beauty world rapidly growing, wellness solutions such as medical weight loss, are rising to the surface. For those undergoing diabetic lifestyle changes, it can be challenging to find a safe space… and luckily, it may be closer than you think! Locally owned, New Beauty Cosmetics Aesthetics provides all the - [Best TV Station: First Coast News](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-tv-station-first-coast-news/) - Words by Carson Haines The ever-evolving and beloved First Coast News is the center of Jacksonville’s storytelling. Starting as America’s first-ever color broadcast in the 1950’s, this TV station is rife with history and information about our city. With no end in sight, First Coast News will always be on your side. - [Best Podcast: OG Sessions](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-podcast-og-sessions/) - Words by Carson Haines In need of a new podcast? Nick Usher and Joey Allen discuss the ins and outs of athletes, music, culture and entertainment. The wide-ranging conversation never ends. With weekly episodes every Thursday featuring new guests and topics, OG Sessions keep their listeners hooked and wanting more. - [Worst Environmental Abomination: Everglades Concentration Camp](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/worst-environmental-abomination-everglades-concentration-camp/) - Words by Carson Haines Everglades Concentration Camp, also known as Alligator Alcatraz, is the perfect tourist attraction for those who enjoy the destruction of natural ecosystems and disruption of wildlife. Thanks to those who encourage the facility, the once protected wetlands are now a sewage-filled resort for detainees, which is a whole other story. - [Best Pest Control: JAX Wildlife Removal](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-pest-control-jax-wildlife-removal/) - Words by Carson Haines All right, look, I have yet to deal with a raccoon in my attic or a squirrel in my walls. But if you are dealing with some unwanted furry friends in your house, it might be wise to call someone. And if you need help finding a service, “Folio” readers recommend - [Best Karaoke Spot: The Walrus](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-karaoke-spot-the-walrus/) - Words by Carson Haines Screw T.G.I.F. Spend your Tuesday nights eating boiled peanuts, drinking drafts, and belting out your comfort song … alone or with your bestie. The Walrus in Murray Hill is THE hotspot for karaoke nights. Don’t believe me? Stop by at 7 PM, sign up, and get ready to blow the doors - [Best Taco: Taqueria Cinco](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-taco-taqueria-cinco/) - Best Taco: Taqueria Cinco Taqueria Cinco is Jacksonville’s taco king because it nails the balance between authentic flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients that actually make your taste buds sit up and pay attention. Every taco from carne asada to al pastor bursts with seasoning, just the right heat and that perfect tortilla-to-filling ratio that turns - [Best Cosplayer Events](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-cosplayer-events/) - Words by Carson Haines TIE: Ancient City Con & WasabiCon Whoever said dressing up is just for Halloween, clearly hasn’t experienced a cosplay event. Both Ancient City Con and WasabiCon choose to defy all odds and encourage us to put on our favorite costumes and try our best impressions of Darth Vader’s notorious exhale. - [Best Hot Dog: Dobber’s Dawgs](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-hot-dog-dobbers-dawgs/) - Dobber’s Dawgs earns its reputation as Jacksonville’s best because it turns the humble hot dog into something worth writing home about. Juicy, perfectly cooked and loaded with toppings that never feel gimmicky. Whether you go classic or get adventurous with their specialty dogs, every bite is delightful. Using all beef and a high-quality potato roll - [Best Burrito: Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint.](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-burrito-lolas-burrito-burger-joint/) - Lola’s sets the standard for what a Jacksonville burrito should be: packed with fresh, bold flavors, perfectly seasoned fillings and wrapped with just the right amount of attitude. Every bite hits that sweet spot between hearty and crave-able, whether you’re fueling a long day or just chasing down something truly satisfying. - [Best Fish Camp: Safe Harbor Seafood](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-fish-camp-safe-harbor-seafood/) - Words by Emily Cannon As a Florida girl born and raised, I’ve spent my time at many seafood restaurants. Safe Harbor knows what they’re doing. Shrimp nachos and the grilled crab cakes are a must-try! This casual dining spot offers great views and vibes. This is a local staple you don't want to skip out - [ Best Bed & Breakfast/Inn](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-bed-breakfast-inn/) - Built in 1947, the quaint, one-story Hotel Palms in Atlantic Beach isn’t just a place to crash; it’s a throwback gem with modern perks that make a beach getaway feel effortless. Located near three beach bars, just a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean it offers a cozy lounge, and coffee or tea. Guests can - [Best Chicken Wings: V Pizza](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-chicken-wings-v-pizza/) - Words by Emily Cannon I consider myself a chicken wing connoisseur if you were wondering. So this category is right up my alley. I know what you're thinking: a pizza place has the best wings? Yes, yes they do. Need a meal while watching the Jags win? Try one of their four great flavors; you - [Best Fishing Tournament](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-fishing-tournament/) - The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament earns the award as the city’s best fishing competition because it’s not just about catching fish, it’s a full-blown celebration of skill, community, and the thrill of the hunt. Anglers from across the region flock here for the chance to chase trophy kingfish, compete for serious prizes, and measure themselves - [Best Surf Shop: Aqua East](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-surf-shop-aqua-east/) - Words by Emily Cannon Where a stop for a beach chair turns into spending an entire paycheck. Since opening in 1973, Aqua East has grown to be a favorite in Northeast Florida. Whether you are looking for a new board, a cute bathing suit or stuff to build a sandcastle, you can find what you - [Best Social Crusader](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-social-crusader/) - Hope McMath has become Jacksonville’s finest social crusader by turning empathy into action and giving a voice to the city’s overlooked and underserved. She rallies people, resources and solutions in ways that actually move the needle, whether it’s community outreach, advocacy or boots‑on‑the‑ground support. Her work blends heart with hustle, proving that change doesn’t come - [Best Injector](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-injector/) - Christina Feliciano has earned her reputation as Jacksonville’s Best Injector by blending precision, aesthetic judgment and a no‑nonsense commitment to results that actually look natural, not overdone. That’s why people trust her with the look they want and a look they actually love. - [Best Bowling Alley: Beach Bowl](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-bowling-alley-beach-bowl/) - Words by Emily Cannon Listen up, if I’m not given a margarita while bowling, then I'm not going! This isn't your local bowling alley. With 24 lanes in the heart of Jax Beach, three bars, a full-service restaurant, arcade and an outside patio overlooking the ocean, it's a strike for Beach Bowl! - [Best Florist](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-florist/) - Cassidy Ramos of Manic Botanic is Jacksonville’s go‑to florist because she treats blooms like more than just decoration, she sees them as the emotional punctuation in people’s lives. Her arrangements aren’t cookie‑cutter bouquets; they’re thoughtful compositions that feel crafted, personal, and exactly right for the moment. With an eye for color, texture and freshness — - [Best Comic Book Store: Black Cat Comics](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-comic-book-store-black-cat-comics/) - Words by Emily Cannon Your friendly neighborhood comic book shop, located in Riverside, is your one-stop-shop for new and back issue comic books. With hundreds of options to choose from — from dollar bin books to major key issues and everything in between — be prepared to spend some time in Black Cat. - [Best Erectile Dysfunction Clinic](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-erectile-dysfunction-clinic/) - It is Jacksonville’s busiest strip club, so the award speaks for itself. Keep it up, Wacko’s! (Pun intended.) - [Best Yoga Instructor: Jenny Wellman](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-yoga-instructor-jenny-wellman/) - Words by Emily Cannon We all could use a little zen right now, and Jenny Wellman is here to help. Since opening Power Yoga in 2000, Jenny has been committed to helping her students become the best version of themselves, focusing on self-esteem and respect. There is no doubt to why she was voted best - [Best Investigative Reporter](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-investigative-reporter/) - Anthony Austin is Jacksonville’s investigative bulldog…the kind of reporter who doesn’t just ask questions, but follows them all the way to an answer that actually matters. He skips the fluff, digs where others won’t and has a track record of turning viewer complaints into real accountability. Through sheer persistence and old-school shoe-leather reporting, he reminds - [Best Criminal Defense Attorney](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-criminal-defense-attorney/) - Reid Hart is the kind of criminal defense attorney you want when everything is on the line. Sharp in the courtroom, strategic behind the scenes and relentless when it counts. A Jacksonville native with years devoted exclusively to defense work, he treats every case like it’s personal, not procedural. Hart has a knack for cutting - [Best Personality: Angel Mae Glutz](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-personality-angel-mae-glutz/) - Words by Emily Cannon Angel Mae Glutz has been trailblazing the tattoo scene since 2006 with her precision to detail and impeccable linework. If you need some new ink, you can find her at Coven Tattoo Shop. - [Best Estate Attorney](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-estate-attorney/) - Mark Moss is the rare estate attorney who manages to be both razor-sharp and genuinely human, guiding Jacksonville families through wills and trusts without the usual fog of legal dread. He combines deep technical knowledge with clear, constant communication — the kind that makes clients feel protected, not processed. In a field built on trust - [Best Local Hero: Angie Nixon](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-local-hero-angie-nixon/) - Words by Emily Cannon You know her, you love her…Angie Nixon! Nixon is a community leader turned state legislator, focused on creating economic and educational access for all. She strives to fix issues in underserved areas in Florida to help those who need it most. No wonder this is her second year in a row - [Best Chef: Prego Prieto](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-chef-prego-prieto/) - Words by Emily Cannon This local chef is known for creating fresh flavors and memorable meals. Prego Prieto is a multiple-time winner of Best of Jax, and we can see why. If you get the chance to have a meal made by him, you won't regret it. - [Best Stylist](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-stylist/) - Joey McRae is one of Jacksonville’s quietly indispensable stylists. The kind who builds loyalty not with hype, but with skill, patience and an instinct for what actually works on a real human head. Known for thoughtful cuts and nuanced color, McRae doesn’t chase trends so much as tailor them, making sure clients leave looking like - [Best TV Anchor: Anthony Austin](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-tv-anchor-anthony-austin/) - Words by Emily Cannon Anthony Austin of First Coast News has been asking questions that you want to know in your local area since 2016. This East Texas native is committed to helping the people of Jacksonville and sharing with you the news you need to know. If you have a problem you can't solve, - [Best Rooftop Bar](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-rooftop-bar/) - This isn’t the first or the last time River and Post will take the crown for best rooftop bar. I mean, they just can’t be beat with the view of the water and the cityscape. - [Worst Local Zero: Ron DeSantis](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/worst-local-zero-ron-desantis/) - Words by Emily Cannon What can I say… oh wait, GAY! The most thin-skinned man in Tallahassee, who somehow gets to decide what books we can read. Thanks to you Florida has become a national punchline, and you called it leadership. Here's to you, Ron! - [Best Local Blog: Jaxfuneatsdrinks.com](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-local-blog-jaxfuneatsdrinks-com/) - Words by Emily Cannon Lauren and Russ of Jaxfuneatsdrinks.com are like the mom and dad of Jacksonville. They tell us where to eat, what to do on the weekends, and all sorts of odds and ends in Duuval. These locals keep the 904 in the know. - [Best Bakery ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-bakery/) - This might be the single most important category we cover. A good bakery can make or break a city, and Jacksonville has no shortage of incredible spots, but this year, Spoonful takes the cake (pun intended). And honestly, can you blame us? I’m drooling just thinking about their cookies. - [Best Swimming Pool Builder: Kerry Martin](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-swimming-pool-builder-kerry-martin/) - Words by Emily Cannon Creating backyard oases for over 45 years, Kerry Martin Pool and Spa Builders Inc. Serving Northeast Florida with custom-built pools of your dreams. Do you want a waterfall with a slide? Kerry Martin can do it for you! - [Best Icemen Player](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-icemen-player/) - Not only is he the best hockey player Jacksonville has to offer, but he is also a certified cutie… but anyway, back to business. Chris Grando just came off a career year after leading the Icemen in scoring last season with 54 points. Wowza. Wonder if he’s single. - [Best Trivia Night Spot: Dart Bar & Games](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-trivia-night-spot-dart-bar-games/) - Words by Emily Cannon From “Mean Girls” trivia to skee ball, pool and darts, Dart Bar & Games hit the bullseye. The beer is always cold, and open mic nights stay hot. With over 200 rotating beers and seltzers, they are sure to have something for everyone. - [Best Barber: Pacheco](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-barber-pacheco/) - Words by Emily Cannon Barber to the stars and Jacksonville, where a haircut also comes with an Instagram thirst trap to share with the homies of your fresh cut. Congrats, Pacheco, on raising the bar and lowering the taper fade. - [Best Sex Shop ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-sex-shop/) - Stop for fun or stop for food? Get it? 'Cause that's on the hundreds of billboards from here to Miami. Anyway, Adam and Eve! Here are your flowers. - [Best Piercing Studio ](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-piercing-studio/) - What can we even say at this point? This isn’t her first rodeo — or her second, or third. Synthia Roy knows exactly what the people want: fun tattoos, bold piercings, and a whole lot of style. - [Best Local Author](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-local-author/) - Damon Thomas is a Southern Gothic author and spoken-word artist from rural Florida (Dixie County) who’s all about capturing the weird, wonderful flavor of North Florida. Think cryptids, rural gloom and local folklore woven through both his books and his spoken-word albums. - [Best Couple](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-couple/) - How fitting that the couple behind the LOL Jax Film Festival and the 48 Hour Film Festival has also been named Jacksonville’s Best Couple. I mean, come on — who else could possibly deserve it more? Adam and Monique Madrid. - [Best Athlete](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-athlete/) - As I’m writing this, we’re a mere two days out from our playoff matchup against the Bills, and with that in mind, of course, Jacksonville has crowned Trevor Lawrence our Best Local Athlete. The man showed up this season and took us further than we’ve been in a minute (and hopefully isn’t done yet). - [Best Local Area Farm](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-local-area-farm/) - Chandanko Farms has officially won over the hearts and stomachs of Jacksonville. Their take on urban farming hits home, and coining the phrase “Kill Your Lawn. Grow Food.” has locals seriously reconsidering their yards and leaning into growing something that actually feeds them. - [Best Open Mic Night Spot](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-open-mic-night-spot/) - We’ve got a tie! If you’re looking to switch up karaoke night and ditch your usual go-to, this one’s for you. Head to Keg & Coin and Dart Bar or Rhythm & Muse — different vibes, same excuse to grab the mic and see what happens. Honestly, you can’t go wrong. - [Best Concert Venue](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-concert-venue/) - I think we can all agree that the St. Augustine Amphitheatre has hosted more than a few of our all-time favorite shows. The venue is tailor-made for Florida weather, and it’s intimate enough that even the “nosebleeds” don’t feel like nosebleeds. At a bigger venue, those same seats would cost you an arm, a leg, - [Best Place to Work](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/best-place-to-work/) - Honestly, it’s no surprise HairPeace Salon took home Best Place to Work. It took me all of two minutes — one click to their website, another to “Meet the Team”— to see a lineup of gorgeous faces rocking the coolest, most individual haircuts and think: yep, that tracks. - [January Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/january-horoscopes-5/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries The new year is calling for discipline, Aries, and yes, it’s about time. New year, new you. That loose, go-with-the-flow energy (and missing to-do lists) is finally catching up, but don’t panic. The planets are firmly in your corner. With much of the cosmic action moving - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/bouquets-and-brickbats-17/) - Bouquet To The Florida Theatre for ranking as the fifth most-attended theatre in the world. We’ve always known this Jacksonville gem was something special, but seeing it recognized on a global level hits different. Truly — they deserve all the flowers. Brickbat To ICE — and specifically to agent Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot - [Jacksonville and the Green Rush](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/jacksonville-and-the-green-rush/) - By Teresa Spencer Cannabis reform is back on Florida’s radar, and Jacksonville is feeling the buzz. A revamped initiative is pushing to get adult‑use marijuana on the 2026 ballot, while state lawmakers are exploring bills that could legalize recreational sales and even let patients grow at home. Courts and the attorney general are already challenging - [Jacksonville Jaguars: Roaring Into the Future](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/22/jacksonville-jaguars-roaring-into-the-future/) - By Teresa Spencer Sponsored by i9 Sports This season, the Jacksonville Jaguars reminded the NFL why they’re a team to watch. With a mix of precision, grit and sheer talent, the Jaguars played like a squad that had finally found its identity. Trevor Lawrence continued to cement his place among the league’s elite quarterbacks, threading - [BLUE MAN GROUP two nights only!](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/21/blue-man-group-two-nights-only/) - PVC, Paint and Percussion. These are just a few of the elements that make up the sensory kaleidoscope that is THE BLUE MAN GROUP downtown at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts January 22nd & 23rd, 2026. Blue Man Group is a performance art troupe who incorporate music, comedy and technology in multimedia shows. They - [BEST OF JAX 2025 WINNER GRAPHICS](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/21/best-of-jax-2025-winner-graphics/) - Best of Jax 2025 Winner Graphics - [Purple Reigns downtown at JCPA](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/17/purple-reigns-downtown-at-jcpa/) - If you missed Marshall Charloff and the Purple Xperience at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on the 16th, you should watch for his next stop in Jacksonville. Few tribute artists truly embody the abilities of their artist at the level in which Mr. Charloff portrays Prince. Even then, most artists (like Rami Malek - [Get Angry With Me](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/15/get-angry-with-me/) - Artist Lee Harvey’s Interactive Exhibit Foretells America’s Future Posthumously In “Homosexual Re-education,” throngs of unsuspecting people funnel into the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville. Outside, plumes of smoke and members of the Ku Klux Klan emerge from the building. It’s just one of thousands of incendiary works by the late artist Lee Harvey, whose - [Hot Flashes at Alhambra with MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/12/hot-flashes-at-alhambra-with-menopause-the-musical/) - Who'd have thought that someone can take what is possibly one of the most depressing time in woman's life and turn it into a racy, laugh-out-loud musical? That's exactly what Jeanie Linders has done with MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, the opening show for The Alhambra's 2026 season. Set at a Bloomingdale's sale in New York City, - [More Than a Crown: How Mrs Florida Petite Is Fighting for Those Without a Voice](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/more-than-a-crown-how-mrs-florida-petite-is-fighting-for-those-without-a-voice/) - Words by Emily Roles It has been 3 months since Devyani Griffith won the Mrs Florida Petite Pageant, and since then, she’s gained more than a title — she’s gained a platform. And she’s using it to speak for those who cannot. Griffith has made animal advocacy the center of her reign, focusing - [Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/bricks-bouqs-4/) - BRICK: To the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office A few weeks ago, Jacksonville musician Joe Starkey was killed in a roadside incident. Killed. Not injured. Not roughed up. Dead. And as of now, no arrest. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says the case is “under investigation” and that they are waiting on forensic results because the shooter is - [DUUUVAL IS NO LONGER A PUNCHLINE](https://folioweekly.com/2026/01/07/duuuval-is-no-longer-a-punchline/) - The Jacksonville Jaguars, the AFC, and a Very Real Super Bowl Conversation By Teresa Spencer For years, the Jacksonville Jaguars were the NFL’s favorite cautionary tale — a franchise other teams used like a ghost story to scare rookies. Behave, or you’ll end up in Jacksonville. Cute joke. Outdated now. Because here’s the - [In Memory of Joe Starkey](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/in-memory-of-joe-starkey/) - By Teresa Spencer Jacksonville lost a real one. Joe Starkey wasn’t chasing fame, algorithms, or glossy nonsense. He was chasing the note that felt right, the lyric that told the truth, the moment when a room went quiet because everyone knew something honest was happening. That’s the kind of musician he was. The old-school kind. - [January Comedy and Magic](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/january-comedy-and-magic/) - Jan. 2 Friday Night Live Third Space Improv 3rdspaceimprov.com Jan. 2-3 Rodney Perry Comedy Zone comedyzone.com First Coast Comedy First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Jan. 3 Knock Knockers Comedy & Burlesque Showcase 3rd Space Improv, St. Augustine 3rdspaceimprov.com Jan. 9 Substance & Style Comedy The Emerald Vine Room eventbrite.com Classic Comedy - [January Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/january-theater-dance-and-film/) - Jan. 2 Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Jan. 3 Dionne Warwick Show Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Jan. 8-15 “Menopause The Musical” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Jan. 9-11 "Ann" Amelia Musical Playhouse ameliamusicalplayhouse.com Jan. 9-18 “Trail to Oregon” Orange Park Community Theatre opct.info - [January Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/january-sports-listing-3/) - Jan. 3 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits Veterans Memorial Area jacksonvilleicemen.com Cannon Ball Run Main Beach Park, Fernandina Beach 1stplacesports.com Jan. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans EverBank Stadium jaguars.com Jan. 9 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears Veterans Memorial Area jacksonvilleicemen.com Jan. 10 IQ FIBER Winter Beach Run 10 - [Maple Street Biscuit Company – A Breakfast Revelation in Every Bite](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/maple-street-biscuit-company-a-breakfast-revelation-in-every-bite/) - By Teresa Spencer If comfort food had a crown, Maple Street Biscuit Company would wear it proudly. From the moment you step in, the aroma of freshly baked biscuits hits you like a warm hug — flaky, buttery, and begging to be smothered. Let’s talk biscuits and gravy: This is the stuff breakfast - [January Horoscopes: 2026 Preview](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/january-horoscopes-2026-preview/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries Momentum is yours, Aries, but early setbacks teach patience. Leadership and creative opportunities bloom by spring. Sparks fly in relationships, and honest communication keeps the peace. Focus on routines to stay energized and stress-free. Taurus New year, new you? Well, yes. This is your year - [New Music Releases January 2026](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/new-music-releases-january-2026/) - By Ambar Ramirez Jan. 9 Alter Bridge “Alter Bridge” (self-titled) Formed in 2004 by four lifelong friends from Florida, Alter Bridge has spent two decades building a hard rock legacy. Now an international force, selling out arenas and surpassing a billion streams, the band continues to push forward with their bold, self-titled eighth studio - [Folio’s Film Awards](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/folios-film-awards/) - Words by Harry Straussman As awards season looms with the new year, this year’s gold rush appears to have been decided before it even began, with the academy poised to anoint a revered artist who has made their most commercial, but still admired, film yet. Paul Thomas Anderson appears destined not to go the - [The Anti-Resolution Resolution](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/the-anti-resolution-resolution/) - Words by Carmen Macri It’s that time of year again — when we all pretend that hitting “reset” on Jan. 1 will somehow fix our lives. When we shackle ourselves with an unrealistic set of resolutions that we know we won’t keep past February. I’m going to eat healthier. I’m going to start - [2025 Books in Review](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/2025-books-in-review/) - Words by Carmen Macri 2025 was a huge year for book lovers, and whether you’ve been living under a rock or just starting your reading journey, I’ve got you covered with the best books of 2025. I’ll admit, I fell a bit short of my 100-book goal this year — but don’t worry, I’m - [Nikayla and the Phunk](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/nikayla-and-the-phunk/) - Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez Before she became “Nikayla and the Phunk,” she was simply Nikayla Byirt. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Byirt grew up in a house where music was ever-present, weaving itself into the everyday rhythms of life. Gospel and R&B spilled from the speakers her mother kept on, while hip-hop - [Curious and Mythical: Sophie Santos](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/curious-and-mythical-sophie-santos/) - The face behind Middle Path Tarot Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez “My name is Sophie, which means wisdom. And no, I don't claim to be wise. I am someone who has always been spurred by an interest and curiosity and philosophy. That is just something that I think is kind of a core - [No, Bro… It’s The Front Bottoms ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/no-bro-its-the-front-bottoms/) - Words by Carmen Macri I’ll be honest: when the email landed offering an exclusive interview with Canadian punk sensation Nobro, I said “yes” for one very specific reason — five magic words: opening for The Front Bottoms. The Front Bottoms have been a permanent fixture on my many playlists since sixth grade (I’m - [Year of the Horse: Chinese New Year 2026 Comes in Hot](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/year-of-the-horse-chinese-new-year-2026-comes-in-hot/) - By Teresa Spencer Chinese New Year doesn’t tiptoe in. It kicks the door open, lights firecrackers, feeds everyone within a five-mile radius, and dares the future to keep up. In 2026, that future arrives on Feb. 17, ushering in the Year of the Horse—a sign that doesn’t do subtle, slow, or safe. This is - [January Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/january-concerts/) - Jan. 1 Donna the Buffalo The Bier Hall at Intuition Ale Works intuitionaleworks.com Jan. 2 Purple Space and more The Albatross thealbatrossjax.com Jan. 3 Elvis Birthday Bash Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Organ Chamber Music Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxsymphony.org New Year’s Throwdown The Albatross thealbatrossjax.com Jan. 6 Junhee - [January Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/30/january-special-events-2/) - Jan. 1 Annual Jacksonville Beach Polar Lunge Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station facebook.com/wavemasterss Jan. 11 Premier Bride Expo Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center premierbrideexpo.com WinterJam 2026 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jamtour.com Jan. 16 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center events.jacksonville.gov/special-events/martin-luther-king-jr-breakfast Jan. 19 45th MLK - [Interview with Comedian Brad Williams ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/29/qa-with-comedian-brad-williams/) - By Teresa Spencer You’ve performed everywhere from massive theaters to tiny clubs—what’s the worst room you’ve ever had to win over? A club that had a midnight show and it was $30 for a ticket but it was all you can drink. People didn’t give a crap about the comedy, they just wanted to - [Tail Wagging, Life Changing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/22/tail-wagging-life-changing/) - Kaili Cochran Across Jacksonville, shelter dogs often struggle with stress, limited space and little time to show their personalities. But the playrooms at Hounds Town Jacksonville Beach Blvd tell a different story. The dogs here get room to breathe, learn social skills and meet potential adopters in a setting built around compassion and structure. - [Crime Time ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/22/crime-time-10/) - Words by Carmen Macri Three Women, Three Days, Zero Answers So… so we have a serial killer on our hands? According to JSO, no. According to internet sleuths and most of the public? Absolutely yes. The chatter blew up after three women were found dead in Jacksonville over the span of just three - [Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/22/bricks-bouqs-3/) - Brick: To Duval County Public Schools. When it comes to silencing voices and opinions, DCPS is all over it. The First Amendment isn’t a suggestion, folks — it’s the law. Lately, we’re watching our local school board treat free speech like it’s an option. Recently, they have been banning books, censoring teachers and turning - [High Holidays: Cannabis, Celebrations and Chill in Jacksonville](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/22/high-holidays-cannabis-celebrations-and-chill-in-jacksonville/) - By Teresa Spencer The holiday season has always been a time for indulgence. But lately, a new ritual is creeping into living rooms, lounges, and even upscale cocktail parties: cannabis. No longer relegated to secret sessions or the fringes of pop culture, weed is carving out its own niche alongside eggnog, twinkling lights, and - [Combined Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/22/combined-minds-16/) - 2025: A Year in Review According to Two Overcaffeinated Brains Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Ambar: A wise person once said to me, “This year has contained a decade,” and honestly, truer words have never been said. Carmen: I feel like — physically and emotionally — I aged 10 years since - [Dec Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/22/dec-print-horoscopes/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries With Venus and Mars linking up in wild-hearted Sagittarius, you’ve got the itch to bolt—in the best possible way. It’s less “running away from life” and more “I need a passport and a plane ticket immediately.” Honestly, who could blame you? The Gemini full supermoon only - [The 12 Days of Christmas Alone](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/19/the-12-days-of-christmas-alone/) - Harry Straussman The holidays are known as a time for connecting and sharing with loved ones and reflecting on another year of growth and achievement. But if you’re somebody with nothing and nobody, the festive season can be a cold one, so we’re here to guide you through the yuletide blues. Please note that - [The Great Downtown Retail Reset ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/19/the-great-downtown-retail-reset/) - Why Jacksonville’s core can’t keep shops alive — and what it will actually take to build a real downtown economy. Words by Carmen Macri Downtown Jacksonville has been “on the verge of a renaissance” for about three decades. Yet boutique retailers, cafes, galleries and service-based businesses that attempt to go all-in on the urban - [Behind the Holiday Lights: The Reality of Loving an Addict and the Program That Helps Families Stay Standing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/19/behind-the-holiday-lights-the-reality-of-loving-an-addict-and-the-program-that-helps-families-stay-standing/) - By Teresa Spencer The holidays always come wrapped in twinkle lights and high expectations, but for families entangled with alcoholism or addiction, the season can hit like a freight train wrapped in tinsel. While the rest of the world is obsessing over cookies, gift lists, and matching pajamas, you’re bracing for impact — wondering which - [Making Christmas Last: Sustainable Practices to Maintain the Earth for Years to Come](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/18/making-christmas-last-sustainable-practices-to-maintain-the-earth-for-years-to-come/) - By Ariana Alcantara Can you remember what you got for Christmas last year? How about the year before that? What did decorating your home feel like, joy or a burden? If your answer to any of those questions was a long pause spent racking your brain, don’t worry, it’s not your fault. Most likely, you’re - [Bouncing Back in a Big Way: Jaguars on The Prowl for Playoff Contention](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/17/bouncing-back-in-a-big-way-jaguars-on-the-prowl-for-playoff-contention/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell The Jacksonville Jaguars have been playing their best football of the season since their tragic loss to the Houston Texans in Week 10. Since the Week 8 bye, the Jags are 5-1, with their only loss coming from an unfortunate 19-point comeback by the Texans in Week 10. Over - [Almost Famous](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/17/almost-famous-2/) - Burn Season 20 years later Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri “Is it that hard to make us look cool?” Damien Starkey joked from his spot on the studio couch. Kevin Renwick sat beside him, trading inside jokes with Bobby Amaru, while Adam Silk settled into the far left cushion. It would seem like - [Video Ghosts Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/16/video-ghosts-jax/) - Words & Media by Emily Roles What began as a small gift in 2001, a WWF Royal Rumble VHS tape, sparked what would become Gage Hogsten’s devotion to physical media for more than two decades. Video Ghosts Jax is a locally owned pop-up shop that does monthly events, where collectors and enthusiasts can connect, trade - [Get to know Nobro](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/15/get-to-know-nobro/) - Words by Carmen Macri Ahead of their Jacksonville debut, Folio had the chance to sit down with Canadian all‑female punk wrecking crew Nobro, a band that’s operating entirely on their own terms. Hailing from Montreal, Nobro has spent the past decade carving out a reputation as one of punk’s most ferocious live acts. - [Bowling For Soup At FIVE](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/bowling-for-soup-at-five/) - Concert Review Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Photos by Ambar Ramirez After wrapping up their tour with the Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup hit the road and made a stop at FIVE on Nov. 12th for their Warped or Bust Tour. The once beloved Sun-Ray Cinema, now known as FIVE, had - [From ‘Do It for the Vine’ to Do It Again: The 6-Second Platform’s Surprising Return](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/from-do-it-for-the-vine-to-do-it-again-the-6-second-platforms-surprising-return/) - Words by Emily Roles It’s been nearly a decade, and somehow Vine is still living rent-free in our heads, whispering, “It’s free real estate.” Now, against all odds, the app that shaped a generation’s sense of humor is making a comeback under the name diVine. Vine was launched in June 2012 in New York - [Charles, in Charge](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/charles-in-charge/) - Words by Shelton Hull Jazz legend Charles Tolliver plays his birthplace for the very first time. Almost every major jazz musician of the past 50 years has played somewhere in Northeast Florida, at least once. That has been doubly true since the festival era commenced in the ’80s. Very few living legends have - [Fashion Haus Ink](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/fashion-haus-ink/) - Words by Carmen Macri When most of us think of tattoos, our minds jump straight to the Jacksonville staples — those classic, no-frills shops scattered across the city. Walls plastered with flash sheets from floor to ceiling, the air thick with the steady buzz of a tattoo gun, and big, burly artists draped in - [Choosing Second Hand to Cut Holiday Waste](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/choosing-second-hand-to-cut-holiday-waste/) - Kaili Cochran Secondhand shopping has become second nature for many of us. Walking through a thrift store can feel like a treasure hunt. It's one of the only times you’d walk down one aisle holding a retro lamp and the next with a brand new sweater with the tags still on it. With Goodwill - [Holiday Gift Guide](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/holiday-gift-guide-2/) - By Teresa Spencer Meet Altar Native, the modern answer to mindful socializing. These herbal drops blend ancient plant wisdom with contemporary mixology to create a drinking experience that’s all feel-good vibes—no alcohol required. Think of it as more than a mocktail: it’s crafted for connection, not intoxication. Herbal alcohol alternatives that double as social - [25 for 2025: The Best Movies of the Century So Far](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/25-for-2025-the-best-movies-of-the-century-so-far/) - Words by Harry Moore Twenty-five years is practically an eternity in film. It’s enough time for filmmakers to emerge and grow into veterans, for stars to rise before falling into relative obscurity, not to mention the always-evolving technology behind filmmaking that has caused many an industry revolution, as well as the fair-weather audiences whose - [New Music Releases December](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/new-music-releases-december/) - By Ambar Ramirez Dec. 5 Milk & Bone “A Little Lucky” The Montreal-based indie electronic pop duo Milk & Bone is gearing up to release their fifth studio album, marking another evolution in their signature sound. Known for their ethereal harmonies, airy synths and the kind of dreamy pop that feels equal parts intimate - [Songs of Christmas Future: A Guide to Lesser Known Holiday Songs for This Season’s Playlist](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/songs-of-christmas-future-a-guide-to-lesser-known-holiday-songs-for-this-seasons-playlist/) - Words By Ariana Alcantara One of the most influential parts of creating holiday cheer is through the music of the season. Songs about generosity, family, snow and mistletoe, establishing an atmosphere of celebration during the most wonderful time of the year. Though many musicians lend their talents to creating holiday-inspired music every year, there exists - [Banned Books](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/banned-books-2/) - Words by Gracie Bilger When it comes to the Board of Education and the American Library Association (ALA), there is a difference. There has also been a shift in what we should and should not consume in schools. Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has been caught in the crossfire in a battle over what should - [Secret Santa Sucks!](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/secret-santa-sucks/) - Words by Avery Manfreda There’s a holiday tradition that almost every Christmas-celebrating person has fallen victim to: Secret Santa. If you do not know what Secret Santa is (lucky you), it is a group gift exchange where everyone is randomly assigned a person to shop for. The twist is that a person’s “santa” stays a - [December Digi Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/december-digi-horoscopes-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries It’s finally your turn to ditch the driver’s seat and embrace life as the passenger you were born to be. December will slow you down so much it might drive you a little stir-crazy — but savor it while it lasts. On Dec. 6, your ruling - [What to Wear this Holiday Season](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/what-to-wear-this-holiday-season/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez There’s more than one way to make an impression this holiday season, and if you’re not showing up with the best dish, you might as well show up in the best fit. Plaid is Back Well, did it ever truly leave? Once the unofficial uniform of Tumblr-era cool — oversized flannels, - [Bricks & Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/bricks-bouqs-2/) - BOUQS: To HCA Florida Memorial Hospital for creating the St. Augustine Lighthouse out of cans of soup. All 1,350 cans and other food items contributed by hospital staff will be donated to the St. Johns Food Pantry in St. Augustine. If they win a nationwide competition sponsored by HCA hospitals, $35,000 will be donated - [Jacksonville’s Newest Love Affair — CandleLit Books](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/jacksonvilles-newest-love-affair-candlelit-books/) - Words & photos by Carmen Macri There’s always been a faint ache in Jacksonville — not the kind you notice at first, but the quiet, nagging sense that something essential was missing. An empty space in the city’s heartbeat, a void no one could quite name. But Yolanda Patterson felt it. She heard the - [MAIL](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/mail-2/) - By John White Ginetta Sagan, a long-time fighter for social justice, famously said, "Silence in the face of injustice is complicity with the oppressor." Lately, we’re witnessing a lot of complicity within Florida’s higher education system. Through “new rules” that are nowhere codified and thus of dubious legality, the Florida Department of Education and - [11 South – Jacksonville Beach](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/11-south-jacksonville-beach/) - By Teresa Spencer Some nights you wander into a place and it just gets you. A recent visit to 11 South was one of those nights. I kicked things off with their charcuterie, a lineup of meats and cheeses that didn’t just taste good—they whispered, “You’re in for something special tonight.” It wasn’t flashy; it - [Holiday Event Guide](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/105493/) - Jacksonville Symphony plays Holiday Pops (Jacksonville Center for Performing Arts): Traditional seasonal concert with chorus and dance. Classic holiday repertoire; great for a date night. jaxsymphony.org Deck the Chairs (Jacksonville Beach): Lifeguard stands decked out in festive themes along the boardwalk; evening strolls and small vendors. deckthechairs.org Historic Springfield Holiday Home Tour and - [How Jacksonville’s Youth are Revitalizing the Film Community](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/how-jacksonvilles-youth-are-revitalizing-the-film-community/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara Jacksonville has a long history with the film industry. In the early days of film, Jacksonville made its mark with Norman Studios, a silent film studio based in the city. The influence of this studio rivaled that of ones in New York City and Hollywood because of its ability to produce - [December Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/december-sports-listing-3/) - Dec. 3 Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Dec. 5-6 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Dec. 6 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Festival of Lights 5K San Marco Square 1stplacesports.com Dec. 7 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts EverBank Stadium jaguars.com Guana 50K and 12K - [December Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/december-theater-dance-and-film-2/) - Through Dec. 14 “Little Women, The Musical” Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliacommunitytheatre.org Through Dec. 24 “Elf” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Dec. 3 “Home Alone” screening with Macaulay Culkin Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Dec. 4-14 “Little Women: The Musical” Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliacommunitytheatre.org Dec. 4-21 “Annie” The Limelight Theatre, St. - [December Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/december-comedy-listing-3/) - Dec. 3 Gianmarco Soresi Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Comedy Show Bay Street Sports Grill eventbrite.com Stand-Up Comedy Showcase Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, Fernandina Beach eventbrite.com Dec. 4 Chelcie Lynn Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com Dec. 4-6 Karen Morgan Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Dec. 5 What's The Tea with Lana and - [December Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/12/01/december-concert-listing-3/) - Dec. 1 156 Silence The Albatross thealbatrossjax.com Dec. 2 Dave Koz & Friends Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Dec. 3 Dark Star Orchestra St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Talib Kweli Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Dec. 4 The Dip Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - [Bricks and Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/26/bricks-and-bouqs-7/) - BOUQ Feeding Northeast Florida for facilitating a fall food drive called Give A Bag, Get A Beer. November 17-21 drop off your donations at Kaika Teppanyaki, Shanty Town, Dart Bar, Keg & Coin, Perfect Rack Billiards, Tradewinds, The Garage or the Silver Cow. For more info https://feedingnefl.org/ BRICKBAT: To Congress and the White House - [November Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/26/november-print-horoscopes-2/) - By Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries Let’s talk about sex, baby. With the Sun sizzling in Scorpio until the 21st and Venus turning up the heat until the 30th, the stars are setting the mood. If things have been a little dry lately, don’t sweat it — your drought’s about to end. - [Bad Bunny, Football, and the Culture War No One Asked For](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/25/bad-bunny-football-and-the-culture-war-no-one-asked-for/) - By Teresa Spencer America treats the Super Bowl like our national potluck — everyone brings their opinions, even if nobody asked for them. So naturally, the second the NFL announced Bad Bunny as the 2026 halftime headliner, half the country reacted like someone spiked Grandma’s church lemonade with tequila. Because nothing says “America’s - [When Power Trumps Principle: How America's Rulebook is Being Rewritten in Real Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/24/when-power-trumps-principle-how-americas-rulebook-is-being-rewritten-in-real-time/) - By Teresa Spencer The Constitution isn’t just a dusty museum piece — it’s the operating manual for this country. It tells the government what it can do, what it must do, and just as importantly… what it cannot do. When any administration starts coloring outside the lines, that’s what gets the American people fired By Teresa Spencer The Constitution isn’t just a dusty museum piece — it’s the operating manual for this country. It tells the government what it can do, what it must do, and just as importantly… what it cannot do. When any administration starts coloring outside the lines, that’s what gets the American people fired - [1787: The Founding Fathers, Hemp and a Very Different Kind of Liberty](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/21/1787-the-founding-fathers-hemp-and-a-very-different-kind-of-liberty/) - By Teresa Spencer Before Starbucks, before craft beer festivals, and long before anyone thought about legalization debates, the American colonies were obsessed with hemp. Yes, hemp — not just the “wink-wink” variety that makes today’s headlines — but the same plant, legally grown and celebrated across the young states. Here’s the kicker: in - [What’s the Deal with Comedy?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/24/whats-the-deal-with-comedy/) - Harry Moore Most people would agree that comedy is a subjective matter. A lot of comedians may object to that on the grounds of the thousands of hack jokes spouted into microphones across the country on a nightly basis. But still, there is no one true style of humor that appeals to all, which - [Justice for Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/21/justice-for-justice-coalitions-victims-advocate/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Thirty years after first giving a voice to those silenced by violent crimes, the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate paper returns in print. Founded in 1995 by Ted Hires, a Jacksonville business owner and crime victim, the Justice Coalition was created to provide support and advocacy for others navigating the - [What Happens When the Music Stops?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/21/what-happens-when-the-music-stops/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara If one were to listen to broadcast radio stations like 95.1 WAPE on their morning commute, music censorship is a commonplace experience for them. Radio stations censor music under the scope of decency, often changing lyrics deemed unfit for public consumption. These modifications include changing curse words, sexual or violent - [Campus Crackdown on the First Amendment](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/24/campus-crackdown-on-the-first-amendment/) - Words by Carmen Macri College campuses have long been the beating heart of social change — hotbeds of activism, dissent and revolutionary ideas that have shaped national conversations for generations. From the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter, from Vietnam to Gaza, students have consistently used their voices (and their campuses) to demand - [November Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/21/november-crime-time/) - Yo Ho Ho and a Jar of … Cremains? Words by Carmen Macri What better place to stash someone’s cremains than inside a local, one-legged pirate statue? Personally, I can’t think of a more fitting final resting place. Earlier this month, Fernandina Beach’s mayor launched a fundraiser to bring home “Peg-Leg Pete” after the - [Trouble in Paradise? Jaguars Mid-Season Struggles](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/19/trouble-in-paradise-jaguars-mid-season-struggles/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell Through Week 10, the Jacksonville Jaguars are currently sitting at a record of 5-4, despite being 4-1 when they entered Week 6. While 5-4 is by no means a terrible record, many Jaguars fans are frustrated with the mid-season slump the team seems to be in. Many of these frustrations have - [The Art of Resistance](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/20/the-art-of-resistance/) - Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez I’d been here before, back in my early days with “Folio.” Back when freedom of speech and the press still felt untouchable. Before a sitting president called the Smithsonian — the world’s largest museum and research complex — “out of control.” Before federal cuts left more than half - [CLUEs Abound Onstage Downtown](https://folioweekly.com/2025/11/19/clues-abound-onstage-downtown/) - The quips won't quit, the puns are a pip, the timing's a trip, and "Who designed this place? The Parker Brothers!" You would never know that CLUE, ON STAGE, a fast-paced romp through Boddy Manor mansion, was based on a board game that was invented towards the end of World War II and hit shelves - [Will There Ever Be a Rainbow? ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/will-there-ever-be-a-rainbow/) - Synths, Static and Limo Scene Words by Ambar Ramirez Paul Vranesh and Mason Bonner met more than a decade ago, bound by mutual friends and a shared love for all things analog — neon lights, cassettes, the clunky charm of floppy disks and the unshakable pull of the ’80s. With that kind of chemistry, - [November Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/november-concert-listing-2/) - Nov. 1 Unity in the Community Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com Drake Milligan FIVE fivejax.com AC Slater DECCA LIVE deccalive.com Nov. 2 Hayes Carll Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Nov. 4 Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Nov. 5 Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com - [November Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/november-comedy-listing-3/) - Nov. 1 First Coast Comedy First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Nov. 1-2 DL Hughley Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Nov. 4 Doug Stanhope & Andy Andrist Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Nov. 5 Stand-Up Comedy Showcase Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, Fernandina Beach eventbrite.com Nov. 6 River City Comedy Buchner's Bierhalle eventbrite.com Nov. 6-9 Aries Spears - [November Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/november-theater-dance-and-film-2/) - Through Nov. 16 “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Nov. 1 “Flying Ace” Norman Studios normanstudios.com Nov. 2 The Golden Nutcracker Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com November 6-16 “Sister Act: The Musical” Players by the Sea playersbythesea.org Nov. 7-8 Porgy and Bess FSCJ Kent Campus Auditorium stageaurora.org Nov. - [November Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/november-sports-listing-2/) - Nov. 1 Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs EverBank Stadium flgajax.com Nov. 7 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Nov. 8 Chuze Fitness Mandarin Run Chuze Fitness 1stplacesports.com Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Nov. 13 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears Veterans Memorial - [November Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/november-special-events-3/) - Nov. 1 Masquerade Ball Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach crescendoamelia.com November 1-2 A Night at the Opera Viennese Masked Ball Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliacommunitytheatre.org Nov. 6 Megyn Kelly Live with Ben Shapiro, Andrew Klavan & Michael Knowles Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com Nov. 8 Royal Palm Grand Wine - [The Local Expands Its Flavor Frontier](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/the-local-expands-its-flavor-frontier/) - Words by Teresa Spencer There’s a reason a restaurant like The Local earns its name — it’s built for the neighborhood. And now, Ponte Vedra Beach finally gets a taste of that magic. The third jewel in a growing crown of community-minded kitchens, The Local’s new spot on Solana Road moves into the old - [Bricks and Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/bricks-and-bouqs-6/) - Bouquet Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd for being nominated for the 2025 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. His exceptional efforts to honor and support military and veteran communities has made tremendous impact through visits to multiple military bases and hosting free youth football camps for military families. Brick Governor Ron DeSantis for handing - [November Digi Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/november-digi-horoscopes-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries Happy Scorpio season, Aries. It’s time to go into hibernation … for your own good. Early November is smooth sailing. Your communication is the best it's ever been, and your relationships will seemingly thrive. All that changes on the 18th during the Scorpio New Moon; it's - [New Music November](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/new-music-november-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Nov. 7 BENEE “Ur an Angel I’m Just Particles” New Zealand-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer BENEE is a multi-platinum, alt-pop visionary known for her dreamy melodies, inventive production and vivid storytelling. With her signature blend of experimental sounds and emotional depth, BENEE continues to redefine the - [The Exile](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/the-exile/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Imagine an event hall buzzing with energy, filled with dancers expressing themselves through every stomp, jump and swing. The room feels alive with dancers of all levels and styles, and they’re expressing themselves together through the art of dance. That’s what The Exile is about. Founded in 2015 - [The Return of the Burn (Season)](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/the-return-of-the-burn-season/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri “It’s the 20th anniversary of our debut album, when else would we do it?” When we last spoke with Damien Starkey — lead singer of Burn Season, frontman of Society Red and former bassist for Puddle of Mudd — he had traded the stage for the - [Video May Have Killed the Radio Star — But Streaming Just Killed MTV](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/video-may-have-killed-the-radio-star-but-streaming-just-killed-mtv/) - By Teresa Spencer MTV — once the raging heartbeat of youth culture, rebellion, and eyeliner — is officially pulling the plug. The network that made Madonna a religion and turned flannel into a movement is fading to black by the end of the year across Europe, the UK and beyond. Parent company Paramount - [Jacksonville's Holiday Market Season](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/jacksonvilles-holiday-market-season/) - Words by Madeline Fortson As temperatures cool across Northeast Florida, Jacksonville's local markets transform into holiday shopping destinations filled with handmade gifts, local art, and seasonal charm. I've spent recent weekends wandering these markets, and they offer something you won't find in any mall: a direct connection to the people who make what you're - [The Prodigal Grandson ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/the-prodigal-grandson/) - Words by Shelton Hull This story begins with the late Phyllis Jordan, who died on December 27, 2018. It was just a few months later, in March 2019, that her grandson began the process of putting his feelings on paper. Those first fleeting efforts eventually became a finished script, and that script will eventually - [House Shows Are So Back ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/house-shows-are-so-back/) - Words by Carmen Macri Did they really leave, though? Or did they just fall off the mainstream and back into the “need to know” space, where they truly belong? I grew up watching those coming-of-age movies where every house party somehow turned into a full-blown concert — guitars plugged into kitchen outlets, kids - [How Streaming Services Stole Holiday Episodes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/how-streaming-services-stole-holiday-episodes/) - By Ariana Alcantara A sure marker of the holiday season is popular culture media in the form of television and movies. Indulging in cheesy Hallmark Channel movies was a staple in my household, as well as tuning in every week to our favorite shows' streaming holiday episodes. There is a specificity to the nature - [Interview with Adam Madrid](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/interview-with-adam-madrid/) - Words by Shelton Hull Adam Madrid is the film production coordinator for the City of Jacksonville's Film and Television Office, a position he's held since April 2024. He moved here with his parents from Hanford, California (just outside of Fresno) in 1990. Madrid is also an independent filmmaker himself; his debut feature, “Let Me - [Community Events: San Marco’s Bar Hop](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/community-events-san-marcos-bar-hop/) - By Ariana Alcantara San Marco is a historic neighborhood in Jacksonville, home to many of the mosst popular bars, restaurants and small businesses in the city. On Oct. 18, an event brought many people to the neighborhood for a recurring bar hop called Sip-In San Marco. This event was brought to fruition by - [Folio’s Fast Laughs — 2025 Edition](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/folios-fast-laughs-2025-edition/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Because sometimes you don’t have two hours to commit — or enough brain cells left after work to follow “The Ballad of Wallis Island.” Here’s your lightning round of what else is making audiences snort-laugh in theaters and on the couch this year. “IF” Ryan Reynolds + imaginary friends - [Ace Frehley: The Spaceman Who Set Rock on Fire](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/ace-frehley-the-spaceman-who-set-rock-on-fire/) - By Teresa Spencer The universe just got a little quieter. Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and cosmic wild card of Kiss has left the stage for good. He was 74. To the world, he was the “Spaceman,” a Bronx kid who strapped on a Les Paul and launched himself into rock immortality. - [Sam Rivers: The Heartbeat of Limp Bizkit—and Jacksonville’s Own](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/sam-rivers-the-heartbeat-of-limp-bizkit-and-jacksonvilles-own/) - By Teresa Spencer Before the fame, the platinum records and the chaos of worldwide tours, Sam Rivers was just another Jacksonville kid chasing sound. Born and raised in Northeast Florida, Rivers’ story wasn’t one of overnight success — it was a long grind from garage jams to global stages, fueled by sweat, talent and - [The Reel Feast: Thanksgiving 2025’s Biggest Movie Moments](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/the-reel-feast-thanksgiving-2025s-biggest-movie-moments/) - By Teresa Spencer Thanksgiving used to be about turkey, parades and that one uncle who insists football counts as a family activity. But in 2025, the real feast is on the big screen. This year’s holiday lineup isn’t all pumpkin pie and warm fuzzies — it’s a buffet of blockbuster spectacle, dark humor and - [The War and Treaty Kicks Off Their American Soul Revival Tour at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/the-war-and-treaty-kicks-off-their-american-soul-revival-tour-at-ponte-vedra-concert-hall/) - Words and photos by Josie Keenan If I had to describe this show in one word it would simply be this: VOCALS. I’m talking vocals that make your nose scrunch as if there’s a stench in the room. Vocals that you only hear on singing competitions like “American Idol” or “The Voice” (literally). The - [The 2025 International Open comes to St. Augustine](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/the-2025-international-open-comes-to-st-augustine/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez “Each year, we strive to raise the bar.” On Nov. 14, the 2025 International Open Billiards competition will roll into the Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine — where the soft clack of colliding balls and the hush of anticipation fill the air. Under the warm glow of overhead lights, - [Fluffy Forever: Gabriel Iglesias and the Gospel of Laughing While Round](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/30/fluffy-forever-gabriel-iglesias-and-the-gospel-of-laughing-while-round/) - By Teresa Spencer If laughter really is the best medicine, then Gabriel Iglesias is a walking CVS—minus the judgmental receipt length. The man known as Fluffy has been healing America’s collective anxiety with one joke, one sound effect, and one buffet plate at a time. He’s not just a comedian anymore—he’s an experience. Like - [James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School Homecoming Game](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/29/james-weldon-johnson-college-preparatory-middle-school-homecoming-game/) - PHOTO CREDIT: AARON BERKSHIRE - [James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/16/james-weldon-johnson-college-preparatory-middle-school/) - PHOTO CREDIT: AARON BERKSHIRE - [Jake Owen: The Sunshine State’s Country Son Still Keeps His Feet Bare and His Heart in Vero Beach](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/22/jake-owen-the-sunshine-states-country-son-still-keeps-his-feet-bare-and-his-heart-in-vero-beach/) - By Teresa Spencer Jake Owen is as Florida as they come — tanned, barefoot, and radiating the kind of easy charm that can only be forged by salt air and sunburns. Even after years of chart-toppers, stadium tours, and national fame, Owen still talks like a guy who just walked off the dock at sunset - [Tremendous Upside](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/21/tremendous-upside/) - Dylan Cotrone says ‘hello’ to Jacksonville Words by Shelton Hull The Duval debut of Dylan Cotrone took place at Jack Rabbits on Friday night, Oct. 3. It was the seventh of 10 dates on the Weekend Religion Tour, his first-ever national headlining tour. The Bradenton native was new to Jacksonville, having never been here - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/21/crime-time-9/) - Puuurfect Match Words by Carmen Macri We know spooky season is prime time for creepy headlines and bone-chilling tales, but this month’s Crime Time is taking a different turn. Instead of something dark and twisted, we’ve got a local story that’ll warm your heart instead of haunt your dreams. Forget swiping left on - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/21/bouquets-and-brickbats-16/) - BRICKS: To White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her non-news news briefings which are more about noise and deflection, and where loyalty outranks truth. She constantly turns questions into insults, facts into theater, and the White House into a loyalty cult masquerading as governance. We have dubbed her as “Washington’s Circus Ringmaster”: Combative, - [Florida’s ‘Pot-Smell Doctrine’ Just Went Up in Smoke](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/21/floridas-pot-smell-doctrine-just-went-up-in-smoke/) - Words by Teresa Spencer For decades, Florida cops could lean into your car window, flare their nostrils like they were auditioning for a cologne commercial, and say the magic words: “I smell marijuana.” That was all it took. Probable cause. Trunk popped. Weekend ruined. But that era is going up in smoke. In - [Combined Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/21/combined-minds-15/) - The girls talk about scarily realistic OpenAI Sora Ambar: AI this, AI that—aye, I need a break. But seriously, lately I’ve been struggling to believe anything I see online. I mean, obviously, that should go without saying, but it’s getting harder and harder not to believe these hyper-realistic videos popping up on my TikTok - [October Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/21/october-print-horoscopes/) - By Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries October is filling your cup, Aries — and not just with pumpkin spice. Both romantically and professionally, the season is casting its spell on you. With the Sun in Libra until Oct. 22, your partnerships take center stage, glowing under the harvest moon. This month may have - [Oneida Bungalow Court: Restoring More Than Just Homes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/20/oneida-bungalow-court-restoring-more-than-just-homes/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Navy veteran Spencer Fletcher has spent the last three years fighting to save Oneida Bungalow Court, a cluster of 1920s homes in West Lewisville that make up the last intact stretch of one of Jacksonville’s oldest African American neighborhoods. “After my career in the Navy, I started a paint - [How ‘Bout Them Jags?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/17/how-bout-them-jags-2/) - To be the man, you’ve got to beat the man. Words by Kaleb Stowell Photos by Aaron Berkshire The 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars have their best record through five weeks since 2007. To put that into perspective, the last time the Jaguars looked this good, the first iPhone had just been unveiled. So it's been - [One Battle After Another and Eddington Are the Moment](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/17/one-battle-after-another-and-eddington-are-the-moment/) - Words by Harry S. This year saw two of the most acclaimed auteurs working in film give their take on the modern American experience, with a pair of releases that are both unique to their directors’ voices and take major swings at examining our fractured landscape. Capturing the mood of our current social and - [What’s Scarier than Halloween? The Job Market!](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/17/whats-scarier-than-halloween-the-job-market/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara In the United States, there is a traditional path to be taken into employment: elementary education, secondary education and higher education, then entering the working world of adulthood. Throughout the various points of education, an expectation forms that completing all these steps with dedication and persistence will lead you straight - [The Age of Desensitization: When Everything Matters, Nothing Does](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/17/the-age-of-desensitization-when-everything-matters-nothing-does/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez It started out like any other Wednesday. I woke up, went for a run, took a shower, made my coffee, and headed to work — half-awake, half on autopilot. But it didn’t stay an ordinary Wednesday for long. It was Sept. 10, 2025 — the day Charlie Kirk was - [The Cult Next Door](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/17/the-cult-next-door/) - Florida’s Hidden History of High-Control Groups Words by Carmen Macri When we think of cults, we picture them on Netflix — remote compounds in California deserts or doomsday communes tucked away in the mountains. But you don’t have to look that far. Florida has its own history of high-control groups that promised salvation and - [Mote and The Wolf](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/15/mote-and-the-wolf/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Some of the best things in life happen by accident, and that couldn’t be more true for Mote and The Wolf — an up-and-coming band out of Jacksonville with a sound that’s equal parts Southern grit and soulful sway. The story goes like this: At a - [Everclear and Local H at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/16/everclear-and-local-h-at-the-ponte-vedra-concert-hall/) - Review and photos by Gracie Bilger Everclear: Still Shining After 30 YearsHailing from Portland, Everclear remains one of the defining alternative rock bands of the ’90s — a group whose anthems like “Santa Monica” continue to echo through speakers decades later. Frontman Art Alexakis, alongside guitarist Davey French, bassist Freddy Herrera, and drummer Brian - [The Real Life of a Showgirl](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/16/the-real-life-of-a-showgirl/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez When we hear the word “showgirl,” our minds often jump to sequins and spotlight—the glamor of classic burlesque, the pop-star polish of Taylor Swift or the modern-day mastery of Dita Von Teese. But what we don’t always think about — at least not out loud — are the women who - [How ‘Bout Them Jags?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/14/how-bout-them-jags/) - To be the man, you’ve got to beat the man. Words by Kaleb Stowell The 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars have their best record through five weeks since 2007. To put that into perspective, the last time the Jaguars looked this good, the first iPhone had just been unveiled. So it's been a long time since “DUUUVAL” - [DROOD - A Real Mystery at The Alhambra](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/12/drood-a-real-mystery-at-the-alhambra/) - What happens when a beloved author starts a story, but then dies without leaving clues to its ending? You get awesome audience participation start to finish, multiple endings, and the audience chooses who dunnit! THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD was started by Charles Dickens, but his death from a stroke in 1870 left it unfinished. - [It's a 50-year ROCKY HORROR Time Warp Downtown!](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/11/its-a-50-year-rocky-horror-time-warp-downtown/) - Very few movies can say they were a complete box-office disaster that came back to be a cult classic. Most of the recognizable ones, you won't realize were originally flops: Hocus Pocus, It's a Wonderful Life, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and even The Wizard of Oz! But none of these ever took on - [October Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-nightlife-2/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Bedlam bedlamlive.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green - [The Psychology of Cults](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/the-psychology-of-cults/) - Words by Carmen Macri Most of what we think we know about cults comes straight from Netflix binges and Hollywood thrillers, and it’s easy to take that at face value without ever digging into the reality. The truth is, cult psychology runs a lot deeper — and a lot stranger — than the stereotypes. - [October Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/october-concert-listing-2/) - Oct. 1 Marc Broussard Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Two Piece The Albatross thealbatrossjax.com Orlando Mendez Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Oct. 2 Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Undefeated Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Eric Johanson Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine originalcafe11.com Oct. 3 Steep Canyon Rangers Ponte - [October Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/october-comedy-listing-2/) - Oct. 2 Comedy & Cocktails for a Cause The Jessie eventbrite.com Oct. 3 Friday Night Live Third Space Improv, St. Augustine 3rdspaceimprov.com Oct. 3-4 First Coast Comedy First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Oct. 4 Chris Buck Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com River City Comedy Presents Southern Swells Brewing Co, eventbrite.com Comedy Carousel - [October Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/october-theater-dance-and-film-2/) - Through Oct. 4 “Harlan & Bronna Jump Out of the Window” Good Shepherd Episcopal Church lumenrep.org Through Oct. 5 “Come From Away” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Through Oct. 9 “The Glass Menagerie” Apex Theatre Studio apextheatrejax.com “Nunsense” Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org Oct. 3 “Blippi” Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Oct. - [October Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/october-sports-listing-2/) - Oct. 3-5 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS Timuquana Country Club ticketmaster.com Oct. 4 Whistling Death 5K and 10K Military Museum of North Florida in Green Cove Springs 1stplacesports.com Oct. 6 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas City Chiefs EverBank Stadium jaguars.com Oct. 7 AEW Presents Dynamite Daily’s Place dailysplace.com Oct. 8 AEW Presents Collision - [October Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/october-special-events-2/) - Through Oct. 26 Pioneers & Pumpkins Fall Festival Geiger Pioneer Fest Farm geigerpioneerfarm.com Through Nov. 8 13th Floor Haunted House 13th Floor Haunted House 13thfloorjacksonville.com Oct. 1 “Master Chef All Stars” Live! Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park thcenter.org Oct. 1-5 Fall Home + Patio Show Prime Osborn Convention Center jacksonvillefallhomeshow.com Oct. 1-31 - [Los Andes: South American Fire in Jacksonville’s Belly](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/los-andes-south-american-fire-in-jacksonvilles-belly/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Jacksonville loves to play it safe. We’ll line up for another cookie-cutter chain, pretend a half-decent burger is a revelation, and call it a night. That’s why stumbling into Los Andes feels like opening a side door into another country. With two locations both hidden away in a modest strip - [Bricks and Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/bricks-and-bouqs-5/) - BOUQ: And a standing ovation … To Jimmy Kimmel, ABC and Disney (and huge standing ovation) for taking a stand for free speech. Their willingness to protect the integrity of open dialogue and defend the right to speak truth to power is more than entertainment; it’s a service to democracy. This stand is bigger than - [October Digi Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/october-digi-horoscopes/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries Love is in the air, Aries! You might be finding yourself craving those deep, intimate connections with the people you love as the Sun moves through Libra. The full moon in your sign on Oct. 6 will have you desiring to shed old versions of yourself. - [October New Music Releases](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/30/october-new-music-releases/) - Words and recommendations by Ambar Ramirez Oct. 3 LoveJoy - “One Simple Trick” LoveJoy — the self-proclaimed only indie rock band with a double kick drum — are gearing up to release their long-awaited debut album, four years after forming in 2021. Through their singles and EPs, they’ve carved out a distinct - [River City Gigging: The Life of a Young (and Slightly Hungry) Artist](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/river-city-gigging-the-life-of-a-young-and-slightly-hungry-artist/) - Words by McKenna Oakley, Photos provided by Andrew Warade So… What’s It Really Like? When we imagine walking a day in a musician’s moccasins, it’s always something grand — whether in terms of glamor or, let’s be honest, epic failure. Whether you’re dreaming big or navel gazing, the point is, we all have - [Haunted Road Trip: Northeast Florida’s Creepiest Abandoned Spots](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/haunted-road-trip-northeast-floridas-creepiest-abandoned-spots/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Route Overview Jacksonville → Green Cove Springs → Jasper → Amelia Island → Mayport → back to Jacksonville A two-day adventure for thrill-seekers, ghost hunters, and history nerds with nerves of steel. Stop 1: Annie Lytle Elementary School (Public School No. 4 – “The Devil’s School”) Riverside, Jacksonville Built: - [Pumpkins, Potions & Palm Trees: Spooky Season in Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/pumpkins-potions-palm-trees-spooky-season-in-jax/) - Words by McKenna Oakley, Photos provided by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Time to Stop and Smell the Spices, Jacksonville After the summer hustle, the urge to hibernate isn’t just tempting — it’s primal. We all need a season of slowing down, especially after a high-energy Florida summer and before the holiday flurry of - [Travelling Is Better in Numbers](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/travelling-is-better-in-numbers/) - Words by Avery Manfreda Travelling is not just about where you go, but who you get to share the experience with. That’s why travel groups have become popular. They offer specially crafted itineraries that bring together people with shared interests. For example, EF Educational Tours focuses on learning while abroad, Intrepid emphasizes creating meaningful - [Trick or Treating: Then vs Now](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/trick-or-treating-then-vs-now/) - Words by Sophia Ster Trick or treating has been a staple in Halloween celebrations since it gained popularity in 1920s America. But the tradition is rooted in ancient Celtic celebrations that have been around for over 2,000 years. Obviously, a lot has changed since then. Nowadays, Halloween is a yearly tradition full of - [The Era of Cover Bands](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/the-era-of-cover-bands/) - Words by Carmen Macri We get it — there’s nothing like belting out a song you already know by heart. Especially when it’s pushing last call and the band slides into “Closing Time” to nudge everyone toward the door. But here’s the real question: why does it feel like cover and tribute bands - [Algorithms: Creativity’s Enemy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/algorithms-creativitys-enemy/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara Creativity is a practice of inspiration — being inspired by others’ art, simple interactions, and overall, the world grants the creation of new art. As an interactive species, one which is inspired by one another, always borrowing from each other, innovative ideas are a limited commodity. Mark Twain claimed, “There - [From Victorian Secrets to Jacksonville Streets: Authors in Conversation](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/from-victorian-secrets-to-jacksonville-streets-authors-in-conversation/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Sheila Athens, a local and accomplished author who has several published works, was at The BookMark, a locally owned bookstore in the Beaches Town Center, for a book signing and discussion last month. Sitting beside her was international best-selling author Madeline Martin. These two authors couldn’t be more different - [Scary Film Reviews](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/scary-film-reviews/) - Words by Harry Straussman 2025 will go down as a banner year for horror. Scary movies, both small and large, have had a hold on audiences with both returning franchises and auteur passion projects capturing our collective attention throughout the year. Ryan Coogler’s sexy Mississippi-set sensation “Sinners” effortlessly blended genres as vampires crash - [Beyond the Lounge: Could Jacksonville Lead Florida in Cannabis-Friendly Venues?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/beyond-the-lounge-could-jacksonville-lead-florida-in-cannabis-friendly-venues/) - Words by Jax 420 Walk through Riverside on a Saturday, and you’ll pass art markets, coffee shops, breweries and music spilling out of neighborhood bars. Jacksonville has a culture of gathering, of turning ordinary spaces into hubs where people feel part of something bigger. But there’s one kind of venue you won’t find here - [2025 Halloween Costume Forecast](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/30/2025-halloween-costume-forecast/) - Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez “Severance”: Helly R. & Mark S. Hello, Lumon lovers. This costume is niche and a statement, and the statement is obvious: You have impeccable taste. Pull it off with a monochromatic office look (and baby bangs) for Helly, a crisp suit for Mark, and don’t forget the Lumon - [Finding the St. Johns Town Center Clown](https://folioweekly.com/2025/10/01/finding-the-st-johns-town-center-clown/) - By Ambar Ramirez Remember when random people thought it was peak comedy to throw on a clown costume and spook entire neighborhoods on Ring cameras? Yeah, that wasn’t last night — it was 2014. And honestly, good riddance. Or so I thought. Fast-forward to Sept. 11, when TikTok user Bilyana Garland dropped a - [September Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/22/september-print-horoscopes-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries Ready, set, organize. With the sun in Virgo until Sept. 22, it’s time to streamline your routine — gym, work and even your inner world. Saturn slides back into Pisces on Sept. 1, stirring up your twelfth house of transitions. A lunar eclipse in the same - [Florida’s Buzzkill: The State’s Relentless War on Weed](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/22/floridas-buzzkill-the-states-relentless-war-on-weed/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Florida voters are trying to spark up a new era, but the state keeps flicking the lighter out. Let’s be clear: in 2025, marijuana is still very much illegal in the Sunshine State unless you’ve got a valid medical card. Recreational cannabis? Forget it. Possession of even a joint - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/22/bouquets-and-brickbats-15/) - BOUQ: To local retired U.S. Navy pilot Spencer Fletcher, who has been leading the charge to save and preserve the historic Oneida Bungalow Court located in Mixon Town. Built in 1925, this 24-home community — complete with its original gas station — has now landed on Florida’s 2025 list of the 11 Most Endangered Historic - [Ice Cream Truck Reimagined: Alsies](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/22/ice-cream-truck-reimagined-alsies/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Few things capture the essence of childhood quite like the distant jingle of an ice cream truck rolling down the street. That cheerful melody had a magical way of stopping kids in their tracks. Whether they were inside playing make-believe or outside playing in the streets, the classic ice cream - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/22/crime-time-8/) - Good Deed Gone Bad Words by Carmen Macri On Sept. 9, JSO responded to reports of shots fired near Main Street in Downtown. But when officers arrived, the story wasn’t the typical crime scene — they walked into what started as an act of generosity gone very, very wrong. We’ve all passed panhandlers - [Jacksonville’s Teen Takeovers: Chaos, Curfews, and the Fight for the City’s Youth](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/22/jacksonvilles-teen-takeovers-chaos-curfews-and-the-fight-for-the-citys-youth/) - Words by Teresa Spencer On a sweltering July evening, the Southbank Riverwalk should have been winding down into its usual twilight calm. Instead, the promenade erupted into a scene that felt closer to a flash riot. Hundreds of teenagers, some estimates say 600 to 700, spilled across the waterfront near Friendship Fountain. Arguments turned - [Combined Minds: Duuuval Dating Diaries](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/19/combined-minds-duuuval-dating-diaries/) - The girls talk dating in Jax Carmen: This might be a me problem, but the dating pool in Jacksonville isn’t much of a pool — it’s like a dried-up puddle on the side of the road a few hours after our daily afternoon hurricanes. Again, it could totally be just me, but I have - [Cat Fight at the Bank: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Carolina Panthers](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/19/cat-fight-at-the-bank-jacksonville-jaguars-vs-carolina-panthers/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell Photos by Aaron Berkshire Jaguars regular-season football is back. The first Sunday of September brought us our first official look at the Jaguars during the 2025 regular season, and it was definitely one to remember for Jaguars fans, and one that Panthers fans will try to forget. Offensive - [A potential human trafficking story and words from a Jacksonville bartender](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/19/a-potential-human-trafficking-story-and-words-from-a-jacksonville-bartender/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner You walk into a bar expecting to meet someone new who has piqued your interest. “They’re really attractive,” you tell yourself. “He seems to be interested enough.” Only hours before, he invited you to a restaurant to meet up. You don’t usually say yes right off the bat, but this - [You Matter](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/19/you-matter/) - Kyndal Ray Edward’s Walking Testimony Words by Ambar Ramirez From the start, Kyndal Ray Edwards’ life was defined as “normal.” Born in 1993 and raised in Clay County, his childhood unfolded in a world of homeschooling, private schools and a steady rhythm of church — Sunday mornings, Sunday nights and Wednesday evenings. Anchoring it - [Justice Delayed, Voices Remembered](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/19/justice-delayed-voices-remembered/) - How Ryan Backmann with Project: Cold Case Fights for the Forgotten Words by Carmen Macri “My healing was going to start by helping other people.” In Jacksonville alone, there are an estimated 1,700 unsolved homicides — cases that, for years, have lingered without resolution, leaving families desperate for answers. Among them is the - [Coastal Fear ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/19/coastal-fear/) - Words by Madeline Fortson Jacksonville's beaches are the heart of the community. Families barbecue on weekends, surfers catch morning waves, and local shops depend on the crowds. But the coastline is disappearing. Storms hit harder each year, and the sand keeps washing away. The beach that shaped this city might not be here much - [License to Thrill (Accidentally)](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/18/license-to-thrill-accidentally/) - Florida has earned a reputation for having some of the most reckless drivers in the United States. Words by Carmen Macri It’s really no shocker that Florida ranks fourth in the nation for reckless driving, right behind California, Texas and Arizona. The ranking factors in fatal crashes, speeding and alcohol-related incidents — but honestly, - [ICE at Universities: For Student Safety or Student Detriment](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/18/ice-at-universities-for-student-safety-or-student-detriment/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara Summer is a time of regrouping, relaxing and refreshing your life in preparation for the cooler days to come. For many, this means more time with friends, longer days and, if you are lucky, traveling. The latter is the way that one University of North Florida student spends her summers - [Fly to the Alhambra for COME FROM AWAY](https://folioweekly.com/2025/09/02/fly-to-the-alhambra-for-come-from-away/) - A live orchestra, a fabulous cast, and great staging are in store for those who venture to the Alhambra for COME FROM AWAY. On 9-11-2001, attacks by airplane took down the twin towers in New York City, crashed into the Pentagon, with a fourth forced forced by passengers to crash before hitting a major landmark, - [The Grande](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/the-grande/) - Words by Carmen Macri It’s the same story every weekend in Atlantic Beach: if you’re looking for a drink before or after dinner, your options are slim. Pete’s Bar is the default — unless you feel like waiting in a packed line just to wedge yourself into Flying Iguana or Salumeria. The problem? In - [September Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-concerts/) - Sept. 3 The Almas Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Sept. 4 Ordinary Boys: A Tribute to The Smiths & Morrisey Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Sept. 5 Jayke Orvis & the Bullsh*t Brothers Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Sept. 7 Kumo 99 Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Sept. 11 Bonnie X Clyde DECCA LIVE deccalive.com Bradeazy DECCA LIVE - [September Comedy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-comedy/) - Sept. 3 Best of JAX Comedy Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Improv Night with First Coast Comedy Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine firstcoastcomedy.com Sept. 4-6 Marcus D. Wiley Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Sept. 5 Adam Sandler VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7 p.m. The Blue Show - [September Art Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-art-listing-3/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast Cultural Center firstcoastculturalcenter.org Flagler College–Crisp Ellert Museum flagler.edu Florida Community College at Jacksonville fscj.edu Florida Mining Gallery floridamininggallery.com Gallery 725 gallery725.com - [September Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-theater-dance-and-film/) - Through Oct. 5 “Come From Away” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Sept. 4-6 Amelia Island Dance Festival Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliaislanddancefestival.org Sept. 5-13 "Almost Maine" Blue Fire Theatre, Yulee bluefiretheatre.org Sept. 9 Disney Descendants/Zombies VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Sept. 12 Story Slam: First Spark BABS LAB at CoRK - [September Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-sports-listing-3/) - Sept. 1 Run JAX Labor Day 5k 1st Place Sports–Baymeadows 1stplacesports.com Sept. 7 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Carolina Panthers Everbank Stadium ticketmaster.com Sept. 9-14 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Memphis Red Birds Vystar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville Sept. 13 Dreams Come True 5k UNF Campus 1stplacesports.com Sept. 19-20 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow-N-Fire Vystar Veterans - [September Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-special-events-2/) - Sept. 6 National College Fair Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center jaxevents.com Sept. 12 Brew at the Zoo Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens jacksonvillezoo.org Sept. 12-13 Florida Fin Fest Sea Walk Pavilion flfinfest.com Sept. 12-14 Boot Scoot and Bourbon The Glass Factory eventbrite.com Sept. 13 Jax Book Fest–Writers’ Day Main Library - [Folio's Top Picks: Best Bites](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/folios-top-picks-best-bites-2/) - Folio’s Top Picks: Bite By Bite Jacksonville & St Augustine Neighborhoods Jacksonville Arlington Catullo’s Italian facebook.com/catullositalian Galaxy Burgers Bar & Grill galaxyburgersjax.com Just Kitchen Jax justkitchenjax.com Spices Caribbean Restaurant spicesjax.com Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe taboulehjax.com Jax Beaches Dockside Seafood Restaurant docksideseafoodrestaurant.com Oaxaca Club theoaxacaclub.com O-Ku o-kusushi.com - [September Digi Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-digi-horoscopes-2/) - Aries This month is all about slowing down, Aries. Until Sept. 22, your health and relationship sector is front and center, so take the hint — rest, recharge and reset. Think of it as topping off your social battery so you can hit spooky season at full power. Taurus Taurus, September opens with insight - [Convoluted and Chaotic: The Caution Children](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/convoluted-and-chaotic-the-caution-children/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Somewhere between the ambient, histrionic shoegaze and the chaotic, extreme emo, lies the Caution Children — a band that’s as puzzling as they are powerful. For nearly two decades, they’ve been shaking up Jacksonville’s underground punk and DIY scene, leaving behind a trail of noise and catharsis. A lot - [September New Music Releases ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/september-new-music-releases/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Sept. 5 Big Thief - “Double Infinity” The American indie folk band that first made waves in 2016 with their debut album “Masterpiece”—featuring the now-beloved track “Velvet Ring”—returns with their sixth studio release, “Double Infinity.” Their sound remains both nostalgic and powerful, carrying forward the spirit that first - [Every Brushstroke Tells a Story: Inside Tonya McGuire’s Studio](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/every-brushstroke-tells-a-story-inside-tonya-mcguires-studio/) - Words By Kaili Cochran The teal hummingbird dances in motion, its wings blurred but deliberate. A woman, the focus of the canvas, looks back over her shoulder. Surrounding the two, layers of oil paint shimmer with both shadow and light, pulling the viewer into something more than a portrait. A story. For St. - [The Fall Flavor Hunt: Sips, Bites, Pours](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/the-fall-flavor-hunt-sips-bites-pours/) - Words By Kaili Cochran Even when it’s still 90 degrees outside, Northeast Florida is already starting to taste like fall. Local cafes, bakeries, and breweries are rolling out seasonal specials, from pumpkin pastries to spiced beers, which gives locals the vibe of autumn without waiting for the cooler air to come around. Signature - [Poker Up, LIPS is Coming to bestbet Jacksonville](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/poker-up-lips-is-coming-to-bestbet-jacksonville/) - Words by Carmen Macri Poker tables have long been a boys’ club — loud, crowded and overwhelmingly male. Walk into any card room and the tables are stacked with men, while women remain the rare exception. The Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS) is here to flip that script, one shuffle at a time. For - [One Panel at a Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/one-panel-at-a-time/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez In coffee shops, sketchbooks are filled with heroes and villains. At kitchen tables, stories come to life with characters and inner monologues. Across Jacksonville, comic illustrators are quietly building worlds that are anything but small. From sharp political commentary to whimsical characters, these artists are redefining what it means to - [The Underbelly Rebranded? ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/the-underbelly-rebranded/) - Words by Gracie Bilger The Albatross, formerly known as Underbelly, has been around since about 2013. Located Downtown, it’s one of Jacksonville’s most booked locally owned and operated music venues. And in November of 2024, this beloved venue had a rebrand. There were lots of questions as to why. Myself included. The official Albatross - [Stage Aurora: Theatre That Enlightens](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/stage-aurora-theatre-that-enlightens/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Since 2000, Stage Aurora Theatrical Company has been raising the curtain on stories Jacksonville needs to hear. Founded by Darryl Reuben Hall, the company set out to fill a cultural gap on the Northside, professional theatre rooted in the Black experience. Two decades later, their track record speaks volumes: more than - [Swing, Soul and Sunshine: Amelia Island’s Jazz Festival Returns](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/swing-soul-and-sunshine-amelia-islands-jazz-festival-returns/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Amelia Island is about to get loud in the best way possible. From Sept. 28 through Oct. 5, 2025, the Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival returns for its 22nd year, delivering a full week of swing, Latin fire and headliner heat under the Fernandina Beach sky. This year’s - [Magic Hidden in Tiny Places ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/magic-hidden-in-tiny-places/) - Words by Ariana Alcantara Children have an advantage. They view the world as a playground, inventing games to pass the time, and conjuring up worlds that we adults forgot how to see. I often find myself envying the perspective of children, being able to look at a car and see a spaceship, to see - [Red, Yellow, Green Light System for AI Usage: a Chat with a St. Johns County teacher](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/red-yellow-green-light-system-for-ai-usage-a-chat-with-a-st-johns-county-teacher/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner Teaching in such a highly developed world has increased questions for anyone who cares about the well-being of our future, as we all wonder, what — and how — are our children learning. For one first-year St. Johns County teacher, that question shows up daily, as they navigate political - [Flamenco del Sur & Flamenco de la Costa: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage in Northeast Florida](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/flamenco-del-sur-flamenco-de-la-costa-a-celebration-of-hispanic-heritage-in-northeast-florida/) - Words by Teresa Spencer From mid-September through mid-October, the nation turns its attention to Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the cultural contributions, artistry, and history of Hispanic and Latino communities. Here in Northeast Florida, the celebration beats to the rhythm of the guitar and the staccato of heels striking wood. Two local ensembles, - [Outdated Dress Codes and their Double Standards](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/outdated-dress-codes-and-their-double-standards/) - Words by Sophia Ster On the second day of school, Amelia Boyle, an 11th grader, walked into school in her normal school attire. Having not been at the assembly the day prior, she wasn’t aware the dress code had changed… again. And her once-appropriate skirt was no longer part of the dress code. - [Still Rockin’ for St. Jude’s](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/still-rockin-for-st-judes/) - Honoring Legacy, Playing Music and Giving Back Words by Carmen Macri On Sept. 6, the Boogerville Hideout in Green Cove Springs will host Still Rockin’ for St. Jude’s, a free, day-long concert that blends music, remembrance and philanthropy. While admission won’t cost a dime, donations collected throughout the day will support St. Jude Children’s - [Laughing Out Loud While Loving Our Locals: The LOL Jax Film Festival Returns](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/laughing-out-loud-while-loving-our-locals-the-lol-jax-film-festival-returns/) - Words by Kerry Speckman Local filmmaker Chad Hendrix called the LOL Film Festival “The Oscars of Duval.” And he wouldn’t be wrong. The ninth edition of the two-day, sold-out event kicked off Aug. 2 at WJCT Studios, the outside of which looked like a scene out of a movie with “do not enter” - [Should the Rays Swim to Jax?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/should-the-rays-swim-to-jax/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell After their stadium suffered severe damage due to Hurricane Milton in October of 2024, rumors have been circulating that the Tampa Bay Rays have allegedly been considering moving out of Tampa Bay. Where are the rumors coming from? According to several sources, including the MLB itself, the team - [The Summer I Was in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/the-summer-i-was-in-the-summer-i-turned-pretty/) - Words by Avery Manfreda It was summer when I appeared on the third season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (more on that in a minute), the Amazon Prime Video hit series that has the internet obsessed. Whether it’s on TikTok or Instagram Reels, fans are coming together to post video edits, theories and debates - [CAAMP at the Amp](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/29/caamp-at-the-amp/) - Words and photos by Stayce Koegler It was another fantastic night at The Amp with ocean breezes and Blundstone vibes. Caamp headlined the evening, supported by two standout openers: Ona and Fruition. I came in with no frame of reference for either Ona or Fruition, but had great expectations based on reviews from other photographers - [Jimmy Brown of UB40: The “Down to Earth” Rockstar who still Grooves](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/21/jimmy-brown-of-ub40-the-down-to-earth-rockstar-who-still-grooves/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Jimmy Brown has been holding down the heartbeat of UB40 since the very first downbeat in 1978, before they were chart-toppers, before “Red Red Wine” became a worldwide sing along, before reggae in Europe had a face that wasn’t Jamaican-born. The Birmingham native’s drumming has always been precise, space-conscious - [From Veto to Victory: Limelight Theatre’s Comeback ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/from-veto-to-victory-limelight-theatres-comeback/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner The living, breathing performing art culture in Northeast Florida had to hold its breath last year after unexpected funding cuts statewide took that breath away. The Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine only had two months to make up for the $90,000 grant they were expected to receive after Florida - [Economic Strain Is Driving People to Seek Shelter in Storage Units](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/economic-strain-is-driving-people-to-seek-shelter-in-storage-units/) - Words by Za'Nya Davis Using storage units for housing is illegal in many states, yet it is an experience many Americans have faced. According to a 2025 survey by Storage Units, one in five Americans have slept in a storage unit with 36% of Americans reporting having stayed in a storage unit due to - [Who Are We Keeping Up With? Because It Sure Ain’t The Joneses](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/who-are-we-keeping-up-with-because-it-sure-aint-the-joneses/) - Words by McKenna Oakley We’ve all been there. Mouths agape, eyebrows scrunched, fingers once unzipping your worn-leather wallet, frozen in disbelief. You filled the grocery cart with nothing more than the makings for dinner that night, and now you’ll need to take out a small mortgage to pay for it. Inflation is handing out - [Jacksonville Isn’t Bored — It’s Ready… Are You?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/jacksonville-isnt-bored-its-ready-are-you/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is a nonprofit dedicated to enriching life in Northeast Florida through arts and culture. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. This organization doesn’t just make the arts accessible and engaging on cultural, social, educational and economic levels — it also proves that - [Keeping the Spirit Alive](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/keeping-the-spirit-alive/) - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall got a facelift Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri “We started with sound.” The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall wasn’t always a hub for arts and entertainment. Originally, it was simply a place where community members came together around shared religious interests. But after St. Johns County purchased the - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/crime-time-7/) - Jacksonville or GTA 6? Words by Carmen Macri Multiple Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruisers swarmed a woman on 1-95 at the Trout River Bridge Wednesday afternoon after a wild high-speed chase straight out of a GTA mission. The chase kicked off around 2:30 p.m. in St. Johns County and didn’t stop until the woman, who - [August Horoscopes ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/august-horoscopes-5/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Aries Aries, this month is all about channeling your creative energy into every project, whether personal or professional. Don’t be afraid to put your own unique stamp on things. Remember: the right way isn’t the only way. With Mercury leaving retrograde, you will start to feel normal - [Combined Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/25/combined-minds-14/) - The girls go to a comedy show Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Carmen: I’ll start by admitting my first mistake — I set my expectations way too high. That’s on me. I’m adult enough to own it. But I’m also adult enough to admit we sat in that comedy club for four - [Law and Disorder in Fernandina](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/22/law-and-disorder-in-fernandina/) - Power Trips and Pink Slips: The Chief Who Dismantled Morale One Officer at a Time Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez “Folio” recently received a tip from a local Fernandina Beach resident pertaining to a long list of complaints filed against Fernandina Beach Police Chief Jeffrey Tambasco, concerning acts of bullying, abuse of - [Smoke, Fire & Felonies: Inside the Criminal Cover-Up That Nearly Killed Jacksonville’s Bravest](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/22/smoke-fire-felonies-inside-the-criminal-cover-up-that-nearly-killed-jacksonvilles-bravest/) - The Hoegh Xiamen Ship Fire Disaster: The Betrayal of the Firefighters Continues Words by Chip Drysdale As a 30-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD), I am currently a battalion chief and have served as the division chief of operations and Training under then-Mayor Alvin Brown. “Folio” recently published an - [Ban or Preserve? 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Here’s the blunt truth: even if you’ve got your shiny, state-issued medical marijuana card, lighting up in a hotel room in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Amelia Island, anywhere - [Redefining Hair, Reclaiming Identity: Brittany’s Hair](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/22/redefining-hair-reclaiming-identity-brittanys-hair/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Hair holds memories; it’s a language, an extension of self. Hair is sacred, both a protest and pride. It’s ancestral, history you can touch, a quiet intimacy. Brittany Molina, founder of Brittany’s Hair, understands that hair is so much more than just hair. At Brittany’s Hair, - [Back in Black (and Teal): Jaguars Football is Here](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/21/back-in-black-and-teal-jaguars-football-is-here/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell and photos by Aaron Berkshire Clear your Sunday schedule, football fans: Jaguars football is back! The NFL season starting up again marks an important time of the year for people around the globe. It means their favorite group of eleven men will face another group of eleven men to - [Florida Fumbles Veteran Cannabis Relief: Locals Step Up Where Lawmakers Stalled](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/12/florida-fumbles-veteran-cannabis-relief-locals-step-up-where-lawmakers-stalled/) - Jacksonville’s Green Dream Cards offers discounted medical cannabis certification for veterans after Florida lawmakers stalled HB 555 fee relief. - [Cowabunga, dudes, Turtlemania is BACK! ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/cowabunga-dudes-turtlemania-is-back/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Break out your pizza cutters and nunchucks, because on August 17 and 20, the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is leaping back onto the big screen to celebrate its radical 35th anniversary. That’s right, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael are storming theaters again, thanks to a totally tubular - [Escape Room on Wheels](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/18/escape-room-on-wheels/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri We know what you’re thinking … an escape room on wheels? You mean a kidnapping? No. It’s none of that. It’s actually the future of escape rooms. Escape Me Mobile took your run-of-the-mill escape room, the anxiety-inducing timer, the confusing puzzles, the hidden keys, the helpful - [Children’s Art Classes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/18/childrens-art-classes/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Children’s Art Classes began in 1997, when Barbara Gay, a longtime public school art teacher, turned her garage into a creative art classroom for her two daughters. Nearly 25 years later, that passion project has grown into a nationwide program with more than a dozen locations (and - [No One Knows Damn Country Music like Drake White](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/07/no-one-knows-damn-country-music-like-drake-white/) - Drake White joins Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour Words by Ambar Ramirez There are the obvious, in-your-face country things: cowboy boots, cowboy hats, lassos, beer, tractors and of course, the classic red Solo cups. And then there are the quieter, more understated pieces of country life. The ones that aren’t so loud, but still - [Josh’s Top 5 Summer Albums](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/joshs-top-5-album-picks/) - Words by Joshua Walker One of my favorite things in the world is music, and I am a huge fan of discovering new artists. But when it comes to old favorites, these are my personal top five. Owl City: “Ocean Eyes”: Released back in July of 2009, this album is whimsical and poetic, - [August Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/may-nightlife-3/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Bedlam bedlamlive.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room - [August Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/august-horoscopes-4/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Aries You could literally cut the tension with a knife this month, Aries. You feel like you’re being pulled in opposite directions, and it’s only a matter of time before you snap. And you know what? Sometimes it’s OK to snap. Not everyone is so deserving of - [August Art](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/may-art-2/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast Cultural Center firstcoastculturalcenter.org Flagler College–Crisp Ellert Museum flagler.edu Florida Community College at Jacksonville fscj.edu Florida Mining Gallery floridamininggallery.com Gallery 725 gallery725.com - [Diving Into Darvin’s Mystical World](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/diving-into-darvins-mystical-world/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Photos by Amiyah Golden Darvin Nelson always carries a journal. Its black canvas cover is worn at the edges, and it’s just big enough to be awkward in a purse but snug in a tote bag. Colored sticky notes spill from its pages. But this isn’t just any journal filled - [Folio Weekly’s Mini Jacksonville Beer-Tour: Ink Factory, Reve and Hoptinger ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/folio-weeklys-mini-jacksonville-beer-tour-ink-factory-reve-and-hoptinger/) - Words by Joshua Walker and Kaleb Stowell https://youtu.be/CTDoVhYlyTY The city of Jacksonville is home to a number of bars and breweries, each with its own distinct vibe and flavor. Josh and Kaleb visited a few popular bars in Jacksonville to expand their palates and rank their favorite drinks. (For context, Kaleb is a relatively - [Community Cannabis Consumption](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/community-cannabis-consumption/) - Words by Jax 420 Another grand opening. Another billboard promising relief. Another sleek lobby with jars, cartridges, and a smiling budtender explaining terpenes. Jacksonville’s medical cannabis map is crowded now—from Beach Boulevard to Dunn Avenue, new storefronts arrive faster than decent parking spaces at the Town Center. But ask a simple follow‑up: “Where - [Descendents Ignite Jacksonville with Punk Nostalgia and Fury Like It’s 1985](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/descendents-ignite-jacksonville-with-punk-nostalgia-and-fury-like-its-1985/) - Photos and Words by Jake Sposetta When the Descendents stormed the stage at FIVE on July 27, it wasn’t just a concert, it was a masterclass in melodic hardcore, delivered by the godfathers of caffeinated angst themselves. With four decades of breakneck riffs and anti-adulting anthems in tow, the band ripped through a 30-song - [“Folio” Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Who Should You Grab on Draft Day?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/folio-fantasy-football-draft-guide-who-should-you-grab-on-draft-day/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell The NFL season is right around the corner, and with that comes the start of fantasy football. To help with some of the stress that comes with creating your fantasy team, “Folio” has assembled a list of players you might want to keep an eye out for on draft day. - [Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen: A Review](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/sizemores-coastal-kitchen-a-review/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez When one oceanfront door closes, another one opens. And in the case of the former Salt Bar and Grill, that new door swings open to Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen. Perched seaside with a fresh take on coastal cuisine, Sizemore’s is the kind of place that makes you do a double-take. Not - [Jean Hoover Writes With Two Pens](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/jean-hoover-writes-with-two-pens/) - Words by Kaili Conchran Jean Hoover is a 77-year-old author who writes fiction, nonfiction and runs her own publishing company. Hoover moved to Jacksonville in 1960, when she was 12 years old. She grew up, left for Europe, came back, moved to L.A., came back again. Today, she’s back in Jacksonville, only - [A+ to AI: What students, stats and university AI council leaders say about AI in the classroom ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/a-to-ai-what-students-stats-and-university-ai-council-leaders-say-about-ai-in-the-classroom/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner Have you put ChatGPT Plus in the shopping cart next to crayons and college-ruled spiral notebooks for your back-to-school shopping? The new controversial study buddy, who can do much more than flip flash cards back and forth, has spilled overwhelmingly onto the desktops of students in all classrooms. ChatGPT - [Brown is the New Beige: A Fall Fashion Forecast With Some Welcome Comebacks](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/brown-is-the-new-beige-a-fall-fashion-forecast-with-some-welcome-comebacks/) - Words by McKenna Oakley, Photos by McKenna Oakley and Ambar Ramirez Don’t get us wrong — we love the summer here at “Folio.” The Fourth of July bashes, the beach days, the hot dogs, the getting to bum a cruise from that one friend with a boat — there is so much to adore - [What Your Fav Cult Classic Says About You — and Some Jax Picks Based on That Clue](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/what-your-fav-cult-classic-says-about-you-and-some-jax-picks-based-on-that-clue/) - Words by McKenna Oakley, Photo provided by Adobe Stock From the more mainstream misfits like “Fight Club” to the truly underground wonders like “Xanadu,” everyone has that one off-beat film where classic meets guilty pleasure. You know, the one that makes you snap your laptop shut or race for the remote when someone walks - [Dave Koz and Friends](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/dave-koz-and-friends/) - Words by Za'Nya Davis If summer were a sound, it might be the saxophone of Grammy-nominated Dave Koz. One summery night in Jacksonville, Florida, Dave Koz and his talented ensemble of friends took to the Florida Theatre stage to deliver to the crowd what Koz describes to be the “Ultimate Summer Party Show.” - [Lighting the Way: The Story of The Candle Garden](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/lighting-the-way-the-story-of-the-candle-garden/) - Words by Za'Nya Davis What started as an at-home passion project has now developed into a full-time, successful business known as The Candle Garden, a homey candle shop located in Neptune Beach known for its in-house, hand-poured soy candles and interactive candle classes. But it doesn’t stop there. Though candles are the specialty, The - [AI Gone Rogue](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/ai-gone-rogue/) - Words by Carmen Macri In safety tests run by Apollo Research and Palisade Research, the o1 model of ChatGPT reportedly tried to copy itself to another server when it thought shutdown was imminent. It even went as far as attempting to disable the oversight systems designed to keep it in check, all in an - [Superman is Punk as F*ck](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/superman-is-punk-as-fck/) - James Gunn is saving the DCU one film at a time Words by Carmen Macri The last thing anyone wanted was yet another rehash of a superhero we already know and love. No more origin stories. No slow-burning introductions, no awkward first kisses, no dramatic mask removals. We’ve seen it all before — too - [New Music Releases](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/new-music-releases-3/) - New Music Releases (national) By Ambar Ramirez August 1 Reneé Rapp - “BITE ME” Reneé Rapp’s career truly took off when she landed the coveted role of Regina George in the Tony-nominated “Mean Girls” musical on Broadway and then ran on that high when she played “Leighton” on HBO’s “The Sex Lives - [Music Review: Justin Bieber Swag](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/music-review-justin-bieber-swag/) - Words by Joshua Walker On July 11, Justin Bieber released his seventh studio album, “Swag.” I grew up around Bieber’s music at the start of the “My World 2.0” era back in 2010. And since then, I’ve been fond of his work. After Bieber sold off his catalog in 2022, I initially thought he was - [Folio's Top Picks: Best Bites](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/folios-top-picks-best-bites/) - Folio’s Top Picks: Bite By Bite Jacksonville & St Augustine Neighborhoods Jacksonville Arlington Just Kitchen Jax justkitchenjax.com Spices Caribbean Restaurant spicesjax.com Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe taboulehjax.com Jax Beaches Dockside Seafood Restaurant docksideseafoodrestaurant.com Oaxaca Club theoaxacaclub.com O-Ku o-kusushi.com Sizmore’s Coastal Kitchen sizemorescoastalkitchen.com Neptune/Atlantic Beach Coop 303 coop303.com - [August Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/august-special-events/) - Aug. 2 Jax Sports Car Museum Summer Open House Jacksonville Car Museum jaxsportscarmuseum.com Aug. 2-3 Repticon Prime Osborn Convention Center repticon.com Aug. 3 William Shatner Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park thcenter.org Aug. 7 Ritz Book Club Ritz Theatre & Museum theritz.jaxevents.com Aug. 9 Active After 50 Expo Thrasher-Horne Center lifestyleeventsmanagement.com Aug. - [August Sports](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/august-sports/) - Aug. 1-2 Tour de Pain Prominence Business Park 1stplacesports.com Aug. 1-3 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Columbus Clippers Vystar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville Aug. 9 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Everbank Stadium jaguars.com Florida Striders Summer Classic 5K 11112 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL raceroster.com/events Mandarin High Athletics, Community, and Alumni Mustang 5K Mandarin - [August Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/august-theater-dance-and-film/) - Through Aug. 17 “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Aug. 6 “Secret Small Apartment” Screening WJCT Studios wjct.org Aug. 8 - 23 The Sweet Delilah Swim Club Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliacommunitytheatre.org Aug. 8-24 "Hadestown"–Teen Edition The Island Theater, Fleming Island theislandtheater.com “The - [August Comedy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/august-comedy/) - Aug. 1 Danny Johnson Really Good Beer Stop–Nocatee eventbrite.com Unscripted Community Comedy Night Third Space Improv 3rdspaceimprov.com Aug.1-2 Jess Hilarious Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Aug. 2 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7 p.m. Boom Bap: Hip-Hop & Improv, (21+ only), 9:30 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Aug. 2-3 LOL Jax Film Festival - [August Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/08/01/august-concerts/) - Aug. 1 Dan Taminski Band Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Grass Is Dead Intuition Ale Works intuitionaleworks.com Herd the Cat Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Blink 18-deux The Albatross thealbatrossjax.com Trip Lee Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com CLOUD 9 VIBES Cafe Eleven originalcafe11.com Aug. 2 Brad Paisley St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com - [Jaguars 2018 Training Camp Opens, Coach Doug Marone Gives Breakdown](https://folioweekly.com/2018/07/27/jaguars-training-camp-opens/) - Coach Doug Marone explains, “We open up today, so we are excited. I think that one thing we are looking for as a team is to make sure that over the course of these practices -- starting today -- is obviously that we have an expectation of how we want to look on the grass, - [2019 Jacksonville Jaguars 53-Man Roster Prediction](https://folioweekly.com/2019/08/04/2019-jacksonville-jaguars-53-man-roster-prediction/) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have recently begun their 2019 training camp after an offseason of changes. There were multiple changes on the offensive side of the ball including the most important position -- quarterback. For this season the will have some hard choices to make on both sides of the ball, however, as we head into - [Fantasy Feud: Wide Receiver Room Looks to Shine in Jacksonville Jaguars' Offense Attack](https://folioweekly.com/2019/08/06/fantasy-feud-wide-receiver-room-looks-to-shine-in-jacksonville-jaguars-offense-attack/) - Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Draft Analysis Fantasy draft season is upon us. In the coming weeks you will see countless mock drafts, player analysis, and excessive 29-hour fantasy specials. We’re looking at you, Matthew Berry. Tired of losing the water cooler debate to someone with excessive time that can remember a player’s usage rate on odd - [Will 2020 Be the Year the Jacksonville Jaguars Make it to the Super Bowl?](https://folioweekly.com/2019/08/21/jacksonville-jaguars-super-bowl-2020/) - Super Bowl LIV in Miami The are coming off a disappointing 5-11 season. But every year brings renewed hope. As we launch into a new season next month, the Jaguars will be hoping that a strong regular season will help them reach the 2020 Super Bowl. And there are reasons to be hopeful. Firstly, the - [Jacksonville Jaguars Strive to Emulate Successful Defense of the Past](https://folioweekly.com/2019/08/23/jacksonville-jaguars-past-defense/) - Grit. Determination. Dominance. Those three words describe the defense during the 2017 season. In 2017 the Jaguars ranked first in overall passing defense, second in total sacks with 55, and second in takeaways with 33. Those statistics were staggering by any NFL standards, and the result was a trip to the AFC title game. Fast - [Road to Glory? Jacksonville Jaguars 2019 Record Predictions](https://folioweekly.com/2019/09/06/jacksonville-jaguars-2019-predicted-plays/) - If phrases were in the dictionary and you just happened to look up “make or break season”, a photo of Doug Marrone, Dave Caldwell, Tom Coughlin, and a team photo of the would appear as a whole page. This 2019 season that is only a few days away is one that will determine the fates - [Feud Focus: Jalen Ramsey Shipped for Picks, Did the Jacksonville Jaguars Win the Trade?](https://folioweekly.com/2019/10/16/feud-focus-jalen-ramsey-jacksonville-jaguars-trade/) - The Jacksonville Jaguars and Jalen Ramsey have finally parted ways. The brash and abrasive, yet extremely talented cornerback has gotten his wish to play in a bigger market and for a better team. received a decent offer of a first-round pick in 2020 and a first and fourth round pick in 2021. All seems right - [Pandemic could put Jaguars’ traditions on ‘timeout’](https://folioweekly.com/2020/09/24/pandemic-could-put-jaguars-traditions-on-timeout/) - Lindsey NolenRemember the basketball game HORSE? Well, on Thursday nights during the National Football League regular season the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive line comes together for their own version of the game, “CAT.” They’ve also been known to play a game of Rock Band or two.This is because on Thursdays after practice, Center Brandon Linder typically - [Gas tax, mayoral race and Jaguars analyzed in new UNF poll](https://folioweekly.com/2021/05/18/gas-tax-mayoral-race-and-jaguars-analyzed-in-new-unf-poll/) - The UNF Poll shows that residents are opposed to paying more at the pump, but would support individual projects within the mayor's proposed gas tax. The UNF Public Opinion Research Lab released the results of a new poll conducted from May 11 to May 16, 2021. The poll, which was released on May 18, asked respondents about - [Jaguars VS. 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Designs were just released for TIAA Bank Field to take on a major, multibillion- dollar renovation project that is expected to last almost four years. This news may be exciting for fans in - [Jacksonville Jaguars : A Season in Review](https://folioweekly.com/2024/02/01/jacksonville-jaguars-a-season-in-review/) - Words by Carson Rich The rebuild of the Jacksonville Jaguars continues. North Florida’s home team showed much improvement this year, but fell short at the very end, leaving fans questioning where it all went wrong. After such a promising start to the season, they had the league thinking there was a new force to be - [Meet The Rookie Class of the Jaguars](https://folioweekly.com/2024/07/15/meet-the-rookie-class-of-the-jaguars/) - Words by Emily Cannon It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Football season is about to be back, Duval, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are ready. This year’s drafts and contract deals seem to be putting the Jags in a good position for this season. With the addition of multiple rookie players to both the - [Jaguars Trampled by Bills 47-10](https://folioweekly.com/2024/09/30/jaguars-trampled-by-bills-47-10/) - Words by Ka’Desh Edwards and Photos by Carmen Macri With the season starting out not so well for the Jacksonville Jaguars, most people would expect a better outcome on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. Instead, that was not the outcome … at all. The Jaguars offense struggled in the first quarter, having to - [Teal Visions- Local Jaguars Merch Brands ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/teal-visions-local-jaguars-merch-brands/) - Words by Lorelei Belanger With so many malls, shopping centers and stores in town, it can be hard to weed through and find the small, local businesses. Proud Jags fans and Jacksonville locals are always looking for the best merch, and it's easy to go into any sporting goods store in town or order - [Teal-Tinted Glasses: How Jaguars Fans Keep Roaring “DUUUVAL!”](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/teal-tinted-glasses-how-jaguars-fans-keep-roaring-duuuval/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell Photo by Sam Kaplan In a city that is more familiar with cheering for a high draft pick than hopes at a post-season, the Jacksonville Jaguars continue to maintain a positive image in the hearts and minds of fans in the area. Year in and year out, Jaguars fans have - [The Jaguars 2025 “To-Do” List: A Guide to Key Jaguars Offseason Moves](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/the-jaguars-2025-to-do-list-a-guide-to-key-jaguars-offseason-moves/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell Photo by Aaron Berkshire The 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars roster was claimed by Owner Shad Khan to be “The greatest team assembled by the Jacksonville Jaguars ever.” This is the same 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars roster that went 4-13. Taking these things into account, there were a number of things on the - [Behind the Jaguars: Jacksonville’s Lesser Known Sports Organizations](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/23/behind-the-jaguars-jacksonvilles-lesser-known-sports-organizations/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell When you think of sports in Jacksonville, there’s probably only one team that comes to mind: the Jacksonville Jaguars. But hidden behind the Jaguars are a number of sports organizations who are just as dedicated to the city of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Sharks The Jacksonville Sharks are an - [A Dad and His Lads: Dave & Busters](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/29/a-dad-and-his-lads-dave-busters/) - Words by John M. Phillips This summer, Bennett (13), Weston (10), Johnathan (7) and I decided to find weekly cheap things to do and share them with our family and friends, including our wonderful Folio Weekly audience. Dave & Busters is located at 7025 Salisbury Road. We recommended downloading the app, as it can lead - [Cut, Silenced and Pushed Out - JUs "new direction"](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/23/cut-silenced-and-pushed-out-jus-new-direction/) - Words by Za'Nya Davis Students at Jacksonville University were blind-sided with the announcement of several academic programs being removed from the college, including music and theatre. The announcement was made late spring of 2025 with no prior warning to students or professors. For some students, this meant their majors no longer existed at JU. - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/23/bouquets-and-brickbats-14/) - BOUQS To Englewood Elementary School Principal Hope Teper for being named Junior Achievement’s 2025 Educator of the Year. Teper’s dedication to empowering young minds goes way beyond the classroom walls. Her leadership, passion, and no-nonsense approach to student success have made a lasting impact in the Jacksonville education community. To the Cultural Council of Greater - [BUD WISE: A STRAIN FOR EVERY PAIN](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/23/bud-wise-a-strain-for-every-pain/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Forget the old-school image of stoners melting into couches, passing around a mystery joint with names like “Purple Monkey Dishwasher.” Medical marijuana has officially grown up, gotten licensed and found its rightful place in the wellness business next to yoga mats and magnesium gummies. But not all green is created - [A Dad and His Lads: Sea Turtle Hatchlings](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/22/a-dad-and-his-lads-sea-turtle-hatchlings/) - Words by John M. Phillips This summer, Bennett (13), Weston (10), Johnathan (7) and I decided to find weekly cheap things to do and share them with our family and friends, including our wonderful Folio Weekly audience. With 1,100 miles of navigable water, Jacksonville has more shore and coast lines than any other city in - [Nine Lives, None Left](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/22/nine-lives-none-left/) - Words by Kaili Cochran During the first week of June, animal rights group PETA released a video titled “Cats Don’t Go Missing By Themselves!” It raises concerns about an ongoing trend of cats disappearing and turning up injured or never being seen again. For over a decade, residents throughout Jacksonville have reported incidents of - [You Think You Know Filipino Food? 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Words by Carmen Macri A former Mayo Clinic doctor has found himself on the hot seat after allegedly pulling a gun on a group of teenagers in a fit of what the deputies are calling a road rage incident… sparked over a slice of cheese. Yes, you heard that - [SUBLIME BASSIST ERIC WILSON: PURE AUSTERE GRANDEUR](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/18/sublime-bassist-eric-wilson-pure-austere-grandeur/) - Words by Teresa Spencer, photo by @stvthrasher Eric Wilson doesn’t talk much. Never has. While frontmen flame out and drummers blow up, the bassist for Sublime has always preferred to hang back in the shadows grooving, steady and unbothered. He’s not chasing the spotlight. He is the spotlight’s bassline. In the late ’80s, on - [Under Watch and Under Fire](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/18/under-watch-and-under-fire/) - The Hidden Toll of Jacksonville’s Jail System Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez We’re quick to place the blame on the convicted. The ones locked behind bars. But how often do we question the ones holding the keys, the ones running the cell block, as being just as guilty? Since 1989, Florida - [July Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/17/july-print-horoscopes/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries Your social battery has taken quite the beating, Aries, and it’s time to recharge. Being a social butterfly comes with its downside — a full month of rest and relaxation. Retrograde season hits hard with Neptune, Saturn and Chiron all shifting into reverse in Aries (on - [‘Prostitutes’ corner’: Investigating prostitution and illegal fish games at West Side Plaza](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/17/prostitutes-corner-investigating-prostitution-and-illegal-fish-games-at-west-side-plaza/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner For years, there were speculations about gambling and prostitution at a Westside shopping plaza on Normandy Boulevard. After some investigative research, we found a very compelling argument that they likely aren’t rumors at all but facts. Where it began A source who prefers to stay anonymous gave us information - [Record Store Crawl](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/16/record-store-crawl/) - Words & Video by Joshua Walker I had the opportunity to check out three local record stores around the Jacksonville community: Tiger Records, Yesterday and Today, and Bruiser Records. During my visits, I had the chance to chat with the store owners to see what they have to offer, the importance of supporting local - [A Dad and His Lads: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/15/a-dad-and-his-lads-the-jacksonville-jumbo-shrimp/) - Words by John M. Phillips This summer, Bennett (13), Weston (10), Johnathan (7) and I decided to find weekly cheap things to do and share them with our family and friends, including our wonderful Folio Weekly audience. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the AAA affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The ballpark had major renovations - [A Dad and His Lads: Fort Matanzas](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/08/a-dad-and-his-lads-fort-matanzas/) - Words by John M Phillips. This summer, Bennett (13), Weston (10), Johnathan (7) and I decided to find weekly cheap things to do and share them with our family and friends, including our wonderful Folio Weekly audience. This week, we visited Fort Matanzas in south St. Johns County. There is something truly special about - [Get Your Golden Ticket to a Sweet Take on a Classic at the Alhambra](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/07/get-your-golden-ticket-to-a-sweet-take-on-a-classic-at-the-alhambra/) - CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE NEW MUSICAL is a very different take on the classic based on the book by Roald Dahl. If you're expecting the songs from the original musical or movie, for the most part, they have new counterparts. When the show moved from the West End to Broadway, they did rework - [A Dad and His Lads Explore Cheap Family Fun in and Around Jacksonville: Shark Fishing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/a-dad-and-his-lads-explore-cheap-family-fun-in-and-around-jacksonville-shark-fishing/) - Words by John M. Phillips This summer, Bennett (13), Weston (10), Johnathan (7) and I decided to find weekly cheap things to do and share them with our family and friends, including our wonderful Folio Weekly audience. Our first adventure was charter fishing. FishingBooker.com can give you options, let you see the boat, captain - [July Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/july-concerts-2/) - July 3 Summit Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Carniflex FIVE fivejax.com July 4 Sici Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com July 5 Welcome to MOCKVILLE: Tribute to Nirvana, Creed and Linkin Park DECCA Live deccalive.com Shy Blossom Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Damon Fowler Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine originalcafe11.com July 9 Glom x Drook Jack Rabbits - [July Comedy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/july-comedy-2/) - July 2 Best of Jax Comedy Comedy Zone comedyzone.com July 3 Comedians in Drag Doing Comedy Cafe Eleven originalcafe11.com July 5 Dr. Anna Lepley Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk eventbrite.com July 7 Stand Up Comedy TV Tucker Event Center eventbrite.com July 9 Best of Jax Comedy Comedy Zone comedyzone.com July 10-12 - [July Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/july-theater-dance-and-film/) - Through Aug. 17 “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com July 2 “Ninja Kids” Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com July 5-13 “Willie Wonka Jr.” Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliacommunitytheatre.org July 10-13 “Midsummer Night’s Dream” Amelia Musical Playhouse, Fernandina Beach ameliamusicalplayhouse.com July 12-13 “The Spongebob Musical” Amelia - [JULY SPORTS](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/july-sports/) - Photo by Aaron Berkshire July 4-6 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Charlotte Knights Vystar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville July 4 Seacoast Bank Celebration 5K 1st Place Sports 1stplacesports.com July 8-13 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Norfolk Tides Vystar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville July 12 Jacksonville Sharks vs. San Antonio Gunslingers Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxsharks.com July - [Fourth of July Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/fourth-of-july-events/) - Downtown Jacksonville Show begins at 9 p.m. Fireworks are launched from the Acosta Bridge and east of Main Street Bridge over the St. Johns River. Note: The best view is from Northbank and Southbank riverwalks Downtown. Jacksonville Beach Pier Show begins at 9 p.m. Fireworks will be launched from the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier. Note: - [July Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/july-special-events/) - July 4 USS Orleck 4th of July Celebration USS Orleck–Jacksonville Naval Museum jaxnavalmuseum.org July 11-13 Jurassic Quest Prime Osborn Convention Center jurassicquest.com July 19 World Oddities Expo Prime Osborn Convention Center worldodditiesexpo.com Fly Socks and Tees 2025 Emerald Station eventbrite.com July 26 Duval Food Truck Festival Metropolitan Park eventbrite.com CosCon - [Food Truck Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/food-truck-listing/) - A little list of some of the area’s food truck scene Bold flavors. Local vibes. Wheels that feed the soul. The Happy Grilled Cheese Cuisine: Gourmet Grilled Cheese Famous for: Mac Daddy Melt, tomato bisque Website: thehappygrilledcheese.com Phone: (904) 524-8410 Latin Soul Grille Cuisine: Puerto Rican and Latin Fusion Famous for: Empanadas, Mofongo bowls - [July Digi Horoscopes ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/july-digi-horoscopes/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries As Cancer season comes to a close, you're feeling that familiar wave of nostalgia, typical for leaving the sign of the sentimental crybaby. But don’t get too comfortable in your feelings because once Mars settles into Virgo, your mindset could flip fast. Suddenly, you’re ready to - [New Music Monthly](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/new-music-monthly-3/) - July 4 Kesha - “Period” The iconic pop artist best known for hit songs like “Tik Tok” and “Blow” is back with a new album that’s as iconic and unapologetic as she is! July 11 Giveon - “BELOVED” Back to leave us crying again after “HeartBreak Anniversary” and “TWENTIES,” Giveon also brings back those - [Listen Locally](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/listen-locally/) - May 16 “Blest” - Yuno Former Jacksonville local artist Yuno dropped a new album “Blest” this spring. The album is a mix of eclectic, indie/dream-pop and is influenced by trap and rock with popular hits “Blest” and “True”. If you’re a fan of Steve Lacy and DJO, you should certainly take notes. This is an - [The Fourth of July: America's Loudest, Proudest Day of Reckoning](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/the-fourth-of-july-americas-loudest-proudest-day-of-reckoning/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Every summer, on the fourth day of July, fireworks slice through the night sky, flags ripple in the humid air, and hot dogs vanish at an alarming rate. Beneath the parades and pyrotechnics, however, lies a radical idea that still crackles with revolutionary energy: that a group of colonies could - [Chaos Sells](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/chaos-sells/) - Why your favorite brand wants you thinking about murder, nipples and the apocalypse Words by Carmen Macri We’re officially in the era of weird branding, where companies are getting riskier, louder and a hell of a lot funnier. The playbook hasn’t changed much — grab attention, be louder than the next guy — but - [The Great Personality Crisis: Why We’re All Performing for the Algorithm](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/the-great-personality-crisis-why-were-all-performing-for-the-algorithm/) - Words by Carmen Macri In the digital age, posting online isn’t really about staying connected anymore; it’s about crafting just the right kind of fake to maybe, possibly, go viral and become the next “it” girl or guy of the algorithm. What was once used as a tool to connect friends from across the - [Acoustic #3 and Other Reasons We Still Love the Goo Goo Dolls](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/acoustic-3-and-other-reasons-we-still-love-the-goo-goo-dolls/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Since forming in 1986, the Goo Goo Dolls have been churning out Billboard-charting hits, releasing fan-favorite albums and selling out stadiums around the world. The band’s name may have come from a random True Detective toy ad they saw once upon a time, but their commitment to - [She Left Her Fiancé For Puppets: April Brucker, the Ventriloquist](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/she-left-her-fiance-for-puppets-april-brucker-the-ventriloquist/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez April Brucker grew up like every young girl does. With a love for Barbie, “Sesame Street” and being told that a woman’s biggest accomplishment in life was to find an established husband (who was preferably rich, but who you loved despite that). In a little town outside of Pittsburgh, born - [The Materialists and the Comeback of Rom-Coms](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/the-materialists-and-the-comeback-of-rom-coms/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez What makes a good rom-com? Is it the love tropes? The love triangles, forbidden love, enemies to lovers, lovers to enemies and back to lovers, best friends turned lovers, lovers turned best friends or the girl next door and the boy next door. Or maybe it's the humor that really - [From 30 Seconds to 300 Pages: How Tom Hitchcock Emerged as Amelia Island’s Favorite Novelist ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/from-30-seconds-to-300-pages-how-tom-hitchcock-emerged-as-amelia-islands-favorite-novelist/) - Words by McKenna Oakley, Photo provided by Susan Hitchcock The beautiful thing about writing — or any form of art — is that everyone’s relationship with it is different. The form they choose to pursue, the journey it takes for them to discover it, and the level of effort they put forth. But - [Love Island and Parasocial Relationships](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/love-island-and-parasocial-relationships/) - Words by Za'Nya Davis It starts inside a villa on an island in Fiji. Attractive, sun-kissed strangers and annoyingly repetitive phrasing. Before you know it, you’re in bed before 9 p.m. every night, snack in hand, emotionally invested in the love lives of strangers. Biting at your fingers at getting the choice to vote - [Fast Food and Digital Ordering](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/fast-food-and-digital-ordering/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Remember dining in at your favorite fast food place as a kid? Running to the giant play area while waiting for your meal and then heading back after you've eaten. Those spaces are disappearing. Chains like Chick-fil-A have remodeled to prioritize drive-thrus, leaving play areas up to local - [Where the Locals Go:A Summer Guide to Northeast Florida](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/where-the-locals-goa-summer-guide-to-northeast-florida/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Now you may be thinking you’ve heard it all, especially if you've spent countless summers in Jacksonville. But, this is your guide to hidden things to do, see and eat during the summer of 2025 that even locals may not have tried before. Card and Board Game Hangouts - [Tattoo Talk: What’s tatted and trending in Jacksonville’s tattoo scene](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/tattoo-talk-whats-tatted-and-trending-in-jacksonvilles-tattoo-scene/) - Words by Savannah Stillwagner Yoshi, Labubu, Care Bears, Buc-ee’s. Roses, shark teeth, beach waves, the sun. Your grandfather’s nickname for you, a note from your daughter, Avril Lavigne’s signature. Maybe you have one of these pieces of art on your body — maybe you know someone who does. Most likely, you - [Jacksonville’s Trading Card Scene: Understanding the International Pokémon Craze ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/07/01/jacksonvilles-trading-card-scene-understanding-the-international-pokemon-craze/) - Wors by Kaleb Stowell Trading cards have been around for more than a century, making their appearance in cigarette packs and later with bubble gum and baseball cards. Over time, trading cards became a huge game — and industry. Magic: The Gathering was one of the first back in 1993. Despite having gone through - [FIVE, 4, 3, 2, 1…](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/20/five-4-3-2-1/) - The wait is over, Jacksonville welcomes a new music venue Words by Ambar Ramirez & photos by Jalen Hines ( @photosbyjwh on IG) “All are welcome at FIVE.” When word got out that Sun-Ray Cinema — beloved, historic and a true 5 Points gem — was screening its final film, the local reaction was - [Crimetime](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/25/crimetime/) - Guns, Drugs and a Gator By Ambar Ramirez When the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip about a house on the Northwest side being used to distribute drugs, they launched an investigation. JSO’s SWAT Team, Narcotics Unit and District 5 and 6 Task Force officers searched the home and found cocaine, oxycodone, marijuana and - [Welcome to the Swamp Stash: How Florida Quietly Became One of America’s Biggest Bud States](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/25/welcome-to-the-swamp-stash-how-florida-quietly-became-one-of-americas-biggest-bud-states/) - Words By Teresa Spencer When you think of Florida, you might picture Mickey Mouse, the beach or Florida Man wrestling an alligator. What you should be picturing is nearly a million state-sanctioned stoners puffing away legally. That’s right, while the rest of the South plays moral panic ping-pong, Florida is out here blazing medical - [Combined Minds: What Your Favorite Childhood Snack Says About Your Emotional Damage](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/25/combined-minds-what-your-favorite-childhood-snack-says-about-your-emotional-damage/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Ambar: Do I still eat Hot Cheetos at the same speed I ate them at the ripe age of 9 years old? Yes. Do I eat so much that my stomach feels like what I imagine the fiery pits of hell are like? Also yes. As they - [June Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/25/june-print-horoscopes/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries June kicks off with a social spark, but the Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 has you itching to shake things up — travel, perspective shifts, maybe just a dramatic haircut. Then Cancer’s New Moon on June 25 tugs at your roots: home, family and - [Curtain Pulled Back: River City Theatre](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/24/curtain-pulled-back-river-city-theatre/) - A new non-profit performance arts organization in Jacksonville is quickly making a name for itself Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez Through the noise of the crowd, past the lights and behind the curtains is River City Theatre, a new nonprofit performing arts organization. More than a production company, River City Theatre is reimagining - [The Taste of Home Cooking: Maschalls Kitchen](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/23/the-taste-of-home-cooking-maschalls-kitchen/) - Words by Carmen Macri Tucked away off Southside Blvd, you’ll find another one of Jacksonville's hidden gems—but this one comes with a side of warm Afghan bread and a whole lot of soul. Maschall’s Kitchen is serving up authentic Afghan cuisine that hits you right in the comfort zone. Family-owned and unapologetically flavorful, this - [Jacksonville’s Leap into the Future: The JTA’s Autonomous Vehicle Vision](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/23/jacksonvilles-leap-into-the-future-the-jtas-autonomous-vehicle-vision/) - Words by Kaleb Stowell For being the largest city in the continental United States by landmass, the city of Jacksonville offers a surprisingly limited number of public transit options. But it seems a new dawn may be on the horizon for the city’s public transportation landscape. This April, the city of Jacksonville approved - [Christianity Floods into the Lives of Jacksonville Young Adults…Why? ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/20/christianity-floods-into-the-lives-of-jacksonville-young-adultswhy/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner Walking from the University of North Florida Fine Arts Center where someone asks if you want to talk about Jesus to the UNF Green where groups are playing worship music and throwing a frisbee to the library where marker boards ask “Do you know who God is?” and a table - [FSCJ: One Commencement, Three Graudation Terms.](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/20/fscj-one-commencement-three-graudation-terms/) - Words by Za'Nya Davis At Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), students have the ability to earn degrees during three terms — spring, summer and fall, but it is the college's annual tradition to hold only one commencement ceremony in late May. For summer and fall graduates of that year, this means waiting nearly - [Tip Me Once, Tax Me Twice. ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/20/tip-me-once-tax-me-twice/) - Words by Kaili Cochran With tipping and tax laws evolving, platforms like Cash App are changing not just how people pay, but also what is owed on tax day. Before 2024, you needed at least $20,000 in payments and 200 transactions from a full calendar year to be required to report earnings. But - [Facebook Crusaders ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/20/facebook-crusaders/) - Words by Carmen Macri With great power comes great responsibility — and no one takes that more seriously than the keyboard warriors. Welcome to the digital age, where online vigilantes thrive. You know the type: Facebook detectives and Twitter sleuths (and no, we’re not calling it X) who dig up decade-old receipts in - [Bee-hind the Scenes with Local Beekeeper Mika Hardison-Carr](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/20/bee-hind-the-scenes-with-local-beekeeper-mika-hardison-carr/) - Words by Carmen Macri “I think community-based beekeeping is both a literal and a symbolic act of healing a land and a people.” Self-reliance and sustainability have long stood as cornerstones in Mika Hardison-Carr’s life philosophy. Growing up in a time when the quality and integrity of our food seemed to steadily erode, - [You Never Think It’ll Be Your School: The American Epidemic of Mass Shootings](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/19/you-never-think-itll-be-your-school-the-american-epidemic-of-mass-shootings/) - Words by McKenna Oakley At 11:57 a.m. this past April 17, a shooter opened fire on my college campus. I’m an English major at Florida State University, and before that Thursday became the worst day of my life, it was shaping up to be pretty sweet. I had woken up early to - [The American Dream: Dead or Redefined?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/19/the-american-dream-dead-or-redefined/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Ah, the ominous success sequence: graduate from college, land a good job, get married, buy a house and have children. The outdated formula that so many once came to America chasing, an idea noticeably recognized by a suburban house encapsulated with a white picket fence. That’s right, the American Dream. - [Mail: One Patriot’s Point of View (My Letter to America)](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/12/mail-one-patriots-point-of-view-my-letter-to-america/) - I am from the “Baby Boomer” generation. I was born and raised in the South, during segregation. I have experienced many changes and evolutions in our once great nation. There were no black students in my schools until my last two years in high school, 1970-71. But thank God, we came to our senses and - [Real, Beautiful, Talented: Seseley Monat Jones](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/18/real-beautiful-talented-seseley-monat-jones/) - The dream of being in the film scene didn’t end in her younger years, when she played her part in “The Wizard of Oz” in an elementary school play. The dream reaches beyond the ruffling of audition papers and the click of the camera. Seseley Monat Jones, a Jacksonville actress, has aspirations to be - [DESPERATE MEASURES' ANTICS are at Theatre Jacksonville](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/17/desperate-measures-antics-are-at-theatre-jacksonville/) - Calling a play a "problem play" truly does a script a disservice. It makes one think that doing or seeing it might be a waste of time. In actuality, all that it means is that the play does not neatly fit into a category such as comedy or tragedy. Instead, it often involves moral or - [Avril Lavigne: The Punk Rock Princess](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/13/avril-lavigne-the-punk-rock-princess/) - By Teresa Spencer In 2002, a teenage girl from small-town Ontario burst onto the scene with a skateboard under one arm, a tie around her neck, and a snarl that said, I’m not like the other girls. Her name was Avril Lavigne, and Let Go, her multi-platinum debut album, kicked down the doors of early-aughts - [Nancy Wilson: Still Rocking, Still Writing, Still Raising Hell](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/10/nancy-wilson-still-rocking-still-writing-still-raising-hell/) - By Teresa Spencer In a world where music icons are too often frozen in amber, Nancy Wilson remains in motion writing, playing, evolving. And when you speak with her, it's clear the Hall of Famer hasn’t just survived rock and roll. She’s still breathing fire into it. At a recent interview, I mentioned - [Country Night: Concert Experience at Daily’s Place with Redferrin, ERNEST and Old Dominion](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/09/country-night-concert-experience-at-dailys-place-with-redferrin-ernest-and-old-dominion/) - On June 6, Daily’s Place came to live with amazing country vibes. With the lineup featuring Redferrin, ERNEST, and Old Dominion, the atmosphere at Daily’s Place was flooded with a mix of super chill and electrifying energy throughout the night. Redferrin took the stage first, bringing in an amazing amount of energy. Blending country vocals - [Symphonic Swagger & Studio Precision: Two Summer Series That Rock Jacksonville Right](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/04/symphonic-swagger-studio-precision-two-summer-series-that-rock-jacksonville-right/) - This summer, Jacksonville isn't just turning up the volume — it's orchestrating a full-scale musical revival. Whether you're the type who gets goosebumps from a screaming guitar solo or the swell of a string section, the Florida Theatre is offering something electric for every classic rock lover. Two powerful concert series, Jacksonville Rock Orchestra and - [Florida Theatre Ball: All that and a bag of chips](https://folioweekly.com/2025/06/04/florida-theatre-ball-all-that-and-a-bag-of-chips/) - Words by Kerry Speckman The Florida Theatre held its signature fundraising gala last month, and can I just say what a ball it was. Held at the historic Downtown theater, the event was a ’90s-themed party with hundreds of guests donning their splashiest track suits, loudest graphic tees and plaid flannel shirts. (Grunge - [Skaters Drop In: Go Skateboarding Day ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/skaters-drop-in-go-skateboarding-day/) - Words by Joshua Walker Skateboarders, a special event is around the corner! Go Skateboarding Day, held June 21, is a global event to celebrate the sport of skateboarding and how far it’s come over the years, by bringing local skate communities together. The event is more than just a day of skateboarding, it’s a day - [Where the Artist Comes Back to Life: CoRK Arts District](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/where-the-artist-comes-back-life-cork-arts-district/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner Many years ago, there was a building on Rosselle Street in Riverside that was once a match factory, but today, it lights up in a completely different way. With trepidation, one might drive past the railroad tracks and junk houses, around the potholes and errant parked cars, unknowing of what - [Surf’s Up, Duval ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/surfs-up-duval/) - International Surf Day Turns 20 Words by Joshua Walker, photo by Mathieu Chirico Surfers don’t forget to mark your calendars: International Surfing Day is June 21. This international event is far more than a day to celebrate surfing, it’s a day to bring the local surf community together and celebrate the culture of surfing. The - [Loud, Fast and Lifted: Lifted Riffs ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/loud-fast-and-lifted-lifted-riffs/) - Words by Carmen Macri “It wasn’t always the dream, you know, I didn't always want to be a punk or a rockstar, it's just something that kind of happened through life.” Jacksonville’s music scene might seem like a thing of the past — if you’re not paying attention. But it’s far from dead. - [Are We Losing the 24-Hour City?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/are-we-losing-the-24-hour-city/) - Words by Kaili Cochran When COVID hit, everything changed. It felt like the world shut down. Businesses ran on limited hours and most people started working remotely. But even five years after the pandemic ended, some changes haven’t gone away. One of the most significant shifts is the decline of 24-hour services. From - [Nightlife Tech](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/nightlife-tech/) - Words by Kaili Cochran What does it mean to go out when the dance floor might be virtual, the music silent and your wristband reflects your mood in real time? Nightlife is constantly evolving and so are the ways we socialize and spend our time. Earlier this year in Japan a new accessory - [The Streets Called and We Picked Up: Summer 2025 Streetwear Trends](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/the-streets-called-and-we-picked-up-summer-2025-streetwear-trends/) - Words by McKenna Oakley, Photos by Ambar Ramirez and McKenna Oakley As longtime devotees of the Jacksonville arts and culture scene, we think we know a thing or two about upcoming fashion trends. Or maybe we’re just overly enthusiastic about our “Sex and the City” re-watch. Nevertheless, when it comes to street fashion in - [SINNERS: Culture, History and the Language of Metaphors](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/sinners-culture-history-and-the-language-of-metaphors/) - Words by Za'Nya Davis If you miss it, you might only catch a vampire story — paying closer attention, you will find Ryan Coolger’s “Sinners” is a strategically constructed film that uses every aspect of its screenwriting to entice its audience through the art of creative writing and masterful directing. Set during the time - [Jax On Pointe: In the Age of the Algorithm, Ballet Still Slays](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/jax-on-pointe-in-the-age-of-the-algorithm-ballet-still-slays/) - Words by McKenna Oakley, Photos by Katarina Weissbach In a culture that increasingly caters to quick dopamine boosts brought on the backs of Facebook clickbait, Amazon shopping hauls and staged Tik Toks, it was refreshing to enjoy the elegance and restraint of a timeless art form: ballet. Season after season, The Florida Ballet breathes - [Swimming in options: Jacksonville’s top 5 locally-owned freshwater and saltwater fish stores](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/swimming-in-options-jacksonvilles-top-5-locally-owned-freshwater-and-saltwater-fish-stores/) - Words by Savanna Stillwagner Jacksonville’s fish store scene is more than just tanks, guppies and bacopa; it’s a community of passionate people all supporting one another. The community that is created in the Jacksonville fish store community is branched through every strand of guppy grass. Despite the connections they all hold, each - [Online and In Love](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/online-and-in-love/) - AI intimate relationships unfold Words by Ambar Ramirez We’ve all seen the movies. “Her” by Spike Jonze gives us a lonely writer falling for his AI assistant. Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina” unpacks the uneasy bond between a genius coder and the android he’s built. And then there’s “Blade Runner 2049” (a personal favorite), where - [New Music Monthly](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/new-music-monthly-2/) - Words by Carmen Macri National June 4 Jon Bellion – “Father Figure” The contemporary pop artist who brought us the 2016 hit “All Time Low” is back with a slick, heartfelt track about legacy and stepping up. It's Bellion doing what he does best—big sound, bigger meaning. June 6 Turnstile – “NEVER - [June Digi Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/june-digi-horoscopes-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Aries June lights a fire underneath you, Aries. Expect a boost in confidence, money and relationships. It seems that Mars really has your back all month long. That being said, don’t get too cocky. Money comes, but money also goes. The same can be said of relationships. - [June Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/june-sports-listing-3/) - Photo by Aaron Berkshire June 3-8 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Vystar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville June 4 Global Running Day 5K Fun Run 1st Place Sports, 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 1stplacesports.com June 7 Run for the Pies James Weldon Johnson Park 1stplacesports.com Jacksonville Sharks vs. Arizona Rattlers Vystar Memorial - [Bite by Bite: Best Bites](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/bite-by-bite-best-bites/) - Jacksonville: Arlington: Poke Go Jax pokegojax.com Mi Veracruz miveracruzfl.com Fujiyama Sushi and Hibachi fujiyamajapanesefl.com Spices Caribbean Restaurant spicesjax.com Southern Coast Seafood southerncoastseafood.com Arlington Food Truck: Mi Sazon Mexican Food Truck yelp.com/biz/mi-sazon-latino-jacksonville Beaches: Tulua Bistro tuluabistro.com Graffiti American Burger Bar graffitiamericanburgerbar.com Penman Diner penmandiner.com - [June Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/june-concerts-2/) - June 1 Certainly So Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com June 2 Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder Daily’s Place dailysplace.com June 3 Dispatch St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Melrose Avenue Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com June 4 Barenaked Ladies St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Jacksonville Rock Orchestra: The Music of Led Zeppelin Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com - [June Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/june-comedy-listing-2/) - June 4 Marvin Hunter Comedy Zone comedyzone.com June 5 Comedy Showcase Just One More instagram.com/JustOneMoreJaxFl June 5-7 Ryan Davis Comedy Zone comedyzone.com June 6 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7 p.m. The Blue Show (21+ only), 9:30 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Joey Nickel Really Good Beer Stop, Nocatee eventbrite.com - [June Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/30/june-theater-dance-and-film/) - Through June 1 “Hamlet” The Island Theater, Fleming Island theislandtheater.com Through June 15 “Rhinocerous” Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org Through June 22 "My Fair Lady" Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com June 2 “Celebrating Celine Dion” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com June 6-15 "Anastasia" The Island Theater, Fleming Island theislandtheater.com June - [Don Felder’s Long Road Out of Gainesville: The Eagles Guitarist on His Roots, and Rock and Roll Revelation](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/22/don-felders-long-road-out-of-gainesville-the-eagles-guitarist-on-his-roots-and-rock-and-roll-revelation/) - Words by Teresa Spencer In a quiet corner of Gainesville, Florida, long before the platinum records and guitar solos that would echo across stadiums, a young 10-year-old Don Felder sat on his porch with his first guitar that he obtained by exchanging a handful of cherry bombs to his friend at the local five - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/28/crime-time-5/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Glam Gone Rogue Apparently, real men do steal makeup. Two men walked into a cosmetics store in Chimney Lakes and treated the place like an all-you-can-snatch buffet. While one played lookout, the other loaded up on beauty products — like a glam-themed buddy comedy, minus the laughs - [Folio Weed](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/27/folio-weed-7/) - Words by Shelton Hull This is a very retrograde era, and it's not just Mercury I’m talking about. One of my first weed columns was about a dispensary opening, and one of their people went on to be a source and a friend, to whatever extent friendship is ever truly possible in a place - [Florida's "First Coast” Region Is Unprepared for the Future](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/27/floridas-first-coast-region-is-unprepared-for-the-future-by-kaleb-mantela/) - Words by Kaleb Mantela From sunny Amelia Island down to the ancient streets of St. Augustine, a common topic permeates the minds and discussions of Northeast Floridians everywhere. What’s happening to our communities? Tales from older residents paint stories of untouched beaches dotted with small communities and country backroads. Now those beaches are overcrowded, - [Summer on the St. Johns River](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/25/summer-on-the-st-johns-river-may-print/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Winding its way through Florida for 310 miles, the St. Johns River is the longest river in the state, with about 3.5 million people living along its riverbanks. It’s one of the few rivers in the entire country to flow north. This is because its starting point is 27 - [Given to Fly – The Pearl Jam Experience](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/23/given-to-fly-the-pearl-jam-experience/) - Get ready for an electrifying night of rock 'n' roll as Given to Fly – The Pearl Jam Experience, the premier Pearl Jam tribute band, travels from West Palm Beach to take the stage at Café Eleven in St. Augustine, Florida, on Saturday, May 24. This live performance promises to deliver the grungy, authentic Pearl - [The South Got Somethin’ to Say ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/23/the-south-got-somethin-to-say/) - Words by Carmen Macri “I'm so proud to be from the South. I think Florida, for whatever reason, gets a bad rap. But to me, this is the best. And I'm so proud to be from Florida and to be in this region of the world — the Southeast. It's so authentic. It's unlike - [Anxiety](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/23/anxiety/) - Words by Amiyah Golden The blue sky, absence of clouds and the frigid breeze that envelops the inside of my car and pushes past my hair is a gentle reminder of the beauty of the present — no sweaty palms, no racing heart, no intrusive thoughts — just a moment where I’m free — - [Combined Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/23/combined-minds-12/) - What your favorite sex position says about you Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Carmen: We’ve all been there — a few drinks in, the conversation takes a turn, and suddenly everyone’s sharing a little too much. Maybe it’s with your besties over dinner, maybe it’s a tipsy family gathering (yikes, we hope - [Left in the Waiting Room: Duval's Mental Health Divide](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/23/left-in-the-waiting-room-duvals-mental-health-divide/) - Words by Carmen Macri May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a reminder that mental illness affects more than 50 million adults in the U.S.—that’s over 1 in 5. Even more alarming: more than half of them, around 28 million people, aren’t getting the help or treatment they need. A report by - [The Face of Farming is Female](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/22/the-face-of-farming-is-female/) - Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez “Many people have said, ‘you need a man out here,’ or ‘let a man do that.’ People often think women aren't physically capable of farm work, but that's never been a problem here.” Ashantae Green walks her land with purpose and pride, her boots muddy and her - [Roads to Riches](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/21/roads-to-riches/) - Words by Carmen Macri Farah & Farah was once one of Folio Weekly’s most consistent and generous advertisers. Like most local media outlets, we relied heavily on their ad dollars. And when a sponsor puts that kind of money behind a publication, certain privileges tend to follow. Case in point: On May 10, 2005, “Folio - [Mail: The City Council’s AP Farce and Ultra-Hypocrite Rory Diamond](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/21/mail-the-city-councils-ap-farce-and-ultra-hypocrite-rory-diamond/) - The City Council’s AP Farce and Ultra-Hypocrite Rory Diamond By Terry D. Bork Recently, our City Council failed to pass an emergency resolution supporting state funding for education acceleration programs such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Dual Enrollment. Council Members Carlucci and Pelusa introduced this resolution after local high school students asked - [May 10, 2005 : Anatomy of a Trial Lawyer](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/21/may-10-2005-anatomy-of-a-trial-lawyer/) - [Roads to Riches: Recent Morgan & Morgan Investigation Supporting Documents](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/21/roads-to-riches-recent-morgan-morgan-investigation-supporting-documents/) - *In a motion filed by Morgan & Morgan, nine cases were cited as precedent to support an injury claim against Walmart. The problem? Eight of those cases were completely made up. The people weren’t real. The citations didn’t exist. The legal precedent came straight from the Land of Make Believe — courtesy of artificial intelligence. - [Roads to Riches: Recent Farah & Farah Investigations Supporting Documents](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/21/roads-to-riches-recent-farah-farah-investigations-supporting-documents/) - *On Feb. 27, 2025, without any significant local media coverage, the Florida Supreme Court released an opinion in The Florida Bar vs. Charlie (aka Chuck) Farah. *This dispute has been ongoing since 2017, and the initial Court Order was scathing. Four federal judges drafted an Order sanctioning Charlie Farah and Norwood Wilner. - [MY FAIR LADY is absolutely Loverly at the Alhambra](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/21/my-fair-lady-is-absolutely-loverly-at-the-alhambra/) - Aaaooo, why can't the English learn to speak?! With a lively opening full of Cockney dialect, this fun transaction sets the stage for a bet between Henry Higgins (Gary Lee Webber) and Colonel Pickering (Andy Moritz) that Higgins can't take a guttersnipe like Eliza Doolittle (Sofia Smith) and turn her into a polished lady in - [Mat Kearney Interview](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/12/mat-kearney-interview/) - John Phillips interviews singer-songwriter Mat Kearney in FOLIO Weekly, diving into his music career, personal inspirations, and creative process. - [Saving Florida's Citrus Groves](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/saving-floridas-citrus-groves/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Long before Disney and beach resorts, Florida’s golden reputation came from something simpler, sweeter and stickier: citrus. For generations, oranges, grapefruits and lemons defined the state’s economy and spirit. Today, Florida’s citrus groves are dwindling — and with them, a major part of the state’s soul. Amid growing threats, nonprofit - [Record Store Day Campout](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/record-store-day-campout/) - Vinyl Collectors Spend the Night for Music Words by Joshua Walker Records collectors, the time has come and gone, but the tradition continued. If you’re wanting to get those rare exclusive records on Record Store Day, you needed to set your alarm early or skip the sleep. It comes down to how much you want - [Dollar-Dusted Dance Floor ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/dollar-dusted-dance-floor/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez The night started off harmless enough — at Pete’s employee holiday party, a few drinks, the usual plans to end up at our regular spot. But somehow, we stumbled into an entirely different universe: the Officer’s Club. Neither of us had ever been to a strip club - [May Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/may-concerts-3/) - May 1 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Cat Ridgeway and the Tourists Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com May 2 Ghost Funk Orchestra WJCT Soundstage jaxmusic.org Anvil & more The Albatross thealbatrossjax.com Two Friends Decca Live deccalive.com Small Pools Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com May 2-3 “Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows” - [May Comedy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/may-comedy-2/) - May 1 River City Comedy Showcase Josephine eventbrite.com FUNdraiser for PossAbilities Plus First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com May 1-3 David Landau Comedy Zone comedyzone.com May 2 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7 p.m. The Blue Show (21+ only), 9:30 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com The Funny Together Tour True Life Church, Middleburg - [Trivia, Etc](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/trivia-etc-10/) - All games are general knowledge trivia unless otherwise noted. Mondays St. Augustine Fish Company & Oyster House, 6 p.m V Pizza–Mandarin (music bingo), 6 p.m. Iguana on Park (cashpot bingo), 6:30 p.m. 9 Ball Heaven Sports Grill & Billiards, 7 p.m. Amici (music bingo), 7 p.m. Donovan’s Irish Pub, St. Augustine, 7 p.m. Mellow - [Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/theater-dance-and-film/) - Through May 4 “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” Theatre Jacksonville theatrejax.com “How to $ucceed in Business Without Really Trying” Amelia Musical Playhouse, Fernandina Beach ameliamusicalplayhouse.com May 2 “Our Town” St. Francis-in-the-Field, St. Augustine apextheatrejax.com May 2-11 “The Foreigner” Center for Spiritual Healing, St. Augustine aclassictheatre.org May 3 “Our Town” Adele Grage - [May Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/may-sports-listing-2/) - Photo by Aaron Berkshire May 3 Jacksonville Sharks vs. Iowa Barnstormers Veterans Memorial Arena jaxsharks.com Jacksonville 95ers vs. Raleigh Firebirds First Coast High School jax95erstickets.com Hula Hustle 5K Best Bet, Orange Park 1stplacesports.com May 6-11 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Syracuse Mets VyStar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville May 10 DONNA Mother’s Day 5K Friday - [May Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/may-special-events/) - May 3 Jacksonville Health & Lifestyle Festival The Ford on Bay jaxhealthfest.com City Wide High School Prom Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com May 2-4 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Centre Street, Fernandina Beach shrimpfestival.com May 4 Derby en Rosé The Yards, Palm Valley eventbrite.com Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo Prime F. - [Folio’s Top Picks: Bite By Bite ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/folios-top-picks-bite-by-bite-2/) - Jacksonville & St Augustine Neighborhoods Jacksonville Arlington Rice and Noodles riceandnoodles.net Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe taboulehjax.com The Juicy Crab thejuicycrabjax.com Sweet Mama’s Southern Homestyle Cookin sweetmamasjacksonville.com Lauren’s Seafood, Blues & Jazz laurensseafoodbluesjazz Beaches Brunch Haus jaxbeachbrunchhaus.com Dockside Seafood Restaurant docksideseafoodrestaurant.com Eleven South elevensouth.com Sandbar jaxbeachsandbar.com - [May Digi Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/may-digi-horoscopes-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries The Moon’s clashing with Mars, and your fuse is shorter than usual. You’re itching for action, but impulsive moves could blow back fast. Pause before you launch — especially in texts or traffic. Not every battle is worth your fire. Taurus You can keep hitting - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/bouquets-and-brickbats-13/) - BOUQ To Representative Angie Nixon for calling on UNF to stand up for their students and not train campus police to work on ICE’s behalf under the Trump regime’s hostile government takeover. To Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Sarah Svejkovsky for receiving the Sailor of the Year Award. The Navy’s Sailor of the Year program - [New Music Monthly](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/new-music-monthly/) - Words by Amiyah Golden May 9 Kali Uchis: “Sincerely” Kali Uchis revealed the news about her upcoming album “Sincerely” to fans in March via her Instagram. Uchis has kept much of her project under wraps, but fans are still excited to hear what she has created for her fifth studio album. May 16 - [A Glimpse into the World of John O'Brien](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/a-glimpse-into-the-world-of-john-obrien/) - Words and photos by Amiyah Golden “As a very young child, probably around 5 years old, I saw my mother in the leading role in a musical play that was being put on by a local amateur acting group that she was — unbeknownst to me — a member of. When I saw her - [Jason Isbell: The Last Honest Songwriter](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/jason-isbell-the-last-honest-songwriter/) - Words by Teresa Spencer In a music world bloated with flash and pretense, Jason Isbell stands tall with no rhinestones, no smoke machines, no bull. He's one of the most critically respected American singer-songwriters alive today. The real deal: a man with deep Southern roots, a razor-sharp pen and a voice that cuts through - [Chalk It Up to Punk](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/chalk-it-up-to-punk/) - Meet Chalk Tiger Words by Ambar Ramirez By day, Bryce Powell handles home loans, Ryan Cobb troubleshoots IT systems at a law firm, and Blake Powell builds pools under the Florida sun. But when the sun dips low and the clock-out chimes hit, a different kind of work begins. Bryce picks up his guitar - [Spring Mural Jam](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/spring-mural-jam/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Now in its second year, the annual Spring Mural Jam is once again adding color and creativity to the walls of 14th and Hubbard streets wiith more than 40 local artists signing up to paint original murals. Unlike commissioned pieces, these murals are purely artist-driven, allowing artists of different - [Sea Turtle Nesting Season](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/sea-turtle-nesting-season/) - Words by Kaili Cochran We’ve all heard the phrase “save the turtles.” It's been an echoing phrase for over a decade now after a video of a marine biologist pulling a 12 cm long plastic straw from a turtle’s nostril went viral and brought awareness to plastic and pollution in our oceans. But - [Ways to Celebrate Moms in May](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/ways-to-celebrate-moms-in-may/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Moms have a way of working their magic, making what they do seem effortless. Whether it’s the breakfast that’s already made when you wake up in the morning or somehow always having clean clothes. When we were younger, we didn’t really think about it, it all just seemed to get - [Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2025](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/jacksonville-jazz-festival-2025/) - The Roots, Janelle Monáe and Kool & The Gang headline Words by Kerry Speckman For more than 40 years, Jacksonville has been home to one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, and this year’s line-up promises to be one of the best yet. The event kicks off May 22 with - [ Out with the Old, in with the Cold](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-cold/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri When we started digging into our March rock 'n' roll issue, we had the chance to catch up with Damien Starkey — as you should already know — and he laid down one simple rule: We had to include Cold. No ifs, ands or buts. Because let's - [Monthly Movie Wrap-Up](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/monthly-movie-wrap-up/) - Words by Wavery Loyd - [ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/one-night-of-queen/) - THE TRIBUTE THAT DOESN'T BITE THE DUST Words by Teresa Spencer Gary Mullen & The Works channel the magic of Freddie Mercury and Queen in a world-class stage show This electrifying two-hour production captures the heart, soul and spectacle of Queen’s legendary live performances with uncanny authenticity and high-voltage energy. At the - [Khruangbin: A La Salsa Tour](https://folioweekly.com/2025/05/01/khruangbin-a-la-salsa-tour/) - Words and photos by Amiyah Golden When I saw the flash of “Khruangbin” and "St Augustine Amphitheater" in the same sentence - announcing their ‘A La Sala' tour - I freaked out (solo) in the confines of my room. I would finally have the opportunity to be in the presence of one of my - [HOME GROWN](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/22/home-grown-2/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Ah, the Mary Jane enthusiasts — the passionate crowd that loves more than just the high. We're talking about folks who appreciate the plant, the process, and the purpose. Whether it's for medical relief, growing the perfect bud, crafting edibles or just vibing with like-minded people, the cannabis community is - [Naked and Not Ashamed: Nude Recreation in Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2022/09/21/naked-and-not-ashamed-nude-recreation-in-jax/) - After last issue’s article about the growing sport of pickleball, we heard a rumor about nude pickleball becoming the next big recreational sporting trend in Northeast Florida. After a little research, we learned nude pickleball, along with a whole lot of other clothing-optional activities, is true but not necessarily in Jacksonville. Bottom line (pardon the - [Beat It to MJ THE MUSICAL Downtown](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/24/beat-it-to-mj-the-musical-downtown/) - The audience is socializing as patrons trickle in. The auditorium lights are on. Then you realize actors are trickling onto the stage. If you're not watching for them to be starting something, you might not notice. Suddenly, someone comes on and announces, "Five minutes 'til Michael," and you realize you're being included as part of - [Jacksonville’s Weirdest Wellness Trends ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/22/jacksonvilles-weirdest-wellness-trends/) - Words by Kaili Cochran When it comes to wellness, it's easy to think we've heard it all — yoga, meditation, green smoothies. But, as self-care is increasingly all over our For You page, some unique and creative ways to approach wellness have emerged. Looking at goat yoga, for example. People are paying over - [Earth to Shoppers](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/17/zero-waste-sustainable-brands/) - Words by Kaili Cochran “If food waste were a country it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.” This is what Kevin Anderson, senior coordinator of Ogier Gardens at the University of North Florida, shared with me during a composting workshop he led. It’s a statistic that sticks with me whenever the topic - [The Battle Over Green Space: Jacksonville's Fight to Preserve Nature](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/17/the-battle-over-green-space-jacksonvilles-fight-to-preserve-nature/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez When the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) revealed its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative last year, Florida residents took to the streets for protests. As a quick reminder, the Great Outdoors initiative planned to make Florida’s State Parks more accessible by expanding public access, increasing outdoor activities by building pickleball - [Combined Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/17/combined-minds-11/) - The girls talk about the rising coast Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Ambar: Between 1982 and 2002, futurist and psychic Michael-Gordon Scallion released a series of "Future Maps" depicting dramatic changes to Earth’s geography following cataclysmic events. His maps captured the public’s imagination — and concern — with bold predictions: entire coastlines - [NFAN/Dining Out For Life](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/17/nfan-dining-out-for-life/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Before the mid-1990s, having HIV was considered a death sentence but with modern treatment, someone with HIV can have a similar lifespan as someone who is HIV-negative. Northeast Florida Aids Network is the only organization in Northeast Florida that focuses on HIV. Since its founding in 1989, NFAN’s mission - [Make America Coupon Again](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/17/make-america-coupon-again/) - Words by Carmen Macri It’s been more than a decade since “Extreme Couponing” aired on TLC, but the hunt for deals is still going strong — the tactics just look a little different now. Couponing might seem like a relic from the early 2000s—something your mom did with a binder and a stack - [Fishing Culture in Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/17/fishing-culture-in-jax/) - There are plenty of fish in the sea. Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri We recently came across a report ranking Florida as the second best fishing state in the U.S. — just behind Alaska. And it got us wondering: What makes Florida such a top-tier fishing destination? Honestly, the only fishing expertise - [Nightmare on Blount Island](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/15/nightmare-on-blount-island/) - The Höegh Xiamen Ship Fire Disaster. Dames Point Marine Terminal. Words by Chip Drysdale[i] and Photos provided by Chip Drysdale What follows is the story of the drama and intrigue surrounding a ship named the Höegh Xiamen that caught fire at Jacksonville’s Blount Island Marine Terminal on June 4, 2020. Some of JFRD’s (Jacksonville Fire - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/16/crime-time-4/) - April Crime Time Carmen, Ambar and Shelton The Great Chevy Chew-Up People are prone to bicker about every little thing in this community, but one thing we all seem to have in common is our love for cars. Whether it’s illegal drag racing on residential streets or legal drag racing at the speedway, weekend - [AIR SUPPLY is still flying high](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/16/air-supply-is-still-flying-high/) - The band comes on, and what sounds like musicians tuning instruments evolves into a cacophony of sound. Lead guitarist/music director (Aaron McLain), keyboard (Mirko Tessandori), drums (Pavel Valdman), bass guitar (Doug Gild), and two electric cellos (Cassie Olson, Kaitlyn Findlay) swirl notes until Graham Russell joins in to open the show with "Sweet Dreams". 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The main focus, though, - [Spinster Abbott's: A Jack of All Trades](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/spinster-abbot-a-jack-of-all-trades/) - What was once an 1945 Indian River Fruit stand is now an eclectic soul’s paradise Words by Carmen Macri Spinster Abbot's is a one-stop playground where creativity and community collide. Walking through the space feels like stepping into a reimagined Florida five-and-dime, filled with character at every turn. You’ll first pass through the bodega, - [LES MISERABLES is a Tapestry of Sight and Sound](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/02/les-miserables-is-a-tapestry-of-sight-and-sound/) - If you love opera, you'll love LES MISERABLES. If you don't love opera, you'll love LES MISERABLES. The original story was written in the 1800's by author and artist Victor Hugo, then adapted in 1980 into a French sung-through musical by Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil. 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We all know the lyrics: “I get knocked down, but I get up again, you’re never gonna keep me down,” but how many people could actually name Chumbawamba as the - [Tiger Records Gears Up for Record Store Day](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/tiger-records-gears-up-for-record-store-day/) - Words by Joshua Walker Record collectors, be sure to mark your calendars. Tiger Records is celebrating Record Store Day on April 12. The event brings music fans and record collectors together by celebrating their love for physical media while supporting independent record stores. Tiger Records owner James Siboni sees Record Store Day as - [April Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/april-concert-listing-2/) - April 2 BUNT Decca Live deccalive.com April 3 Penalty Kick Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com April 3-5 Billy Strings St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com April 4 Houndmouth (EARLY SHOW) Layton Giordani (LATE SHOW) Decca Live deccalive.com Red Eyes Black Dragon Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Crump And The Florida Four Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com - [April Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/april-nightlife-3/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Bedlam bedlamlive.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room - [April Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/april-theater-dance-and-film/) - April 1-6 “Les Miserables” Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org April 3 “A Year With Frog and Toad” Thrasher-Horne Center thcenter.org April 3-11 “Beautiful: The Carole King Story” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com April 3-13 “Oklahoma!” Artist Connection Theatre artistconnectiontheatre.org April 4 “The Great Gatsby: A New Ballet” Florida Theatre - [April Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/april-sports-listing-2/) - April 1-2 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Worcester Red Sox VyStar Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville April 4 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com April 5 The Run Home 5K Fishweir Brewing Company 1stplacesports.com Captain Chuck Cornett Navy Run 10K and 5K NAS Jax 1stplacesports.com April 6 Jacksonville Sharks vs. - [April Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/april-horoscopes-3/) - Words by Carmen Macri Aries April is your month, Aries, and you’re charging full speed ahead — per usual. The solar eclipse on April 8 could shake things up, pushing you to rethink a major personal goal. Embrace the chaos; it’s where you thrive. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde might throw a wrench in your plans, - [New Music April](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/new-music-april-2/) - April 12 Wu-Tang & DJ Mathematics “Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman” A legendary moment for hip-hop listeners as the Wu-Tang Clan and DJ Mathematics are set to release their album “Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman.” This project will feature original members with features from other artists such as Benny the Butcher, Kool G and more. - [The Planter: Brooke Garwood of Sun Child](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/the-planter-brooke-garwood-of-sun-child/) - Words and photos by Amiyah Golden Sun Child is a name that is often echoed in the Jacksonville art scene — with rave reviews always followed closely behind. It was a cachet that always piqued my curiosity and since I suffer from the unfortunate plague of FOMO, I needed to dive into the discography - [Spring Fashion Trends](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/spring-fashion-trends/) - Words by Amiyah Golden Time has shifted forward, the birds are chirping, new music is dropping, and the weather is warmer - spring is officially here - and with spring comes new beginnings, rebirth, and fashion trends. So, let’s review some upcoming and predicted 2025 spring fashion trends — for the girls, guys, and - [904 Pop-Up](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/904-pop-up/) - Words by Kaili Cochran We've all dabbled in the basics of entrepreneurship as kids — whether running a lemonade stand with siblings or hosting a bake sale. I remember being 11 when my sister and I set up a booth at a local market, selling DIY slime in Tupperware. Bright colors, glitter — you - [In the Midst](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/in-the-midst/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez “My motto is for the community, by the community. And that is a representation of who you share and forge spaces with, and in the midst is a true representation of community experiences built on the life experiences of true creatives that eat, breathe, live artistry in the streets of - [More Wallows](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/more-wallows/) - Words and photos by Courtney Thomassen When the curtains closed on Wallows’ North American tour last September, fans were left wanting only one thing — more. Little did they know, that’s exactly what they’d get just one month later. On Oct. 18, in the middle of their international run, Wallows posted to their social - [Cartoons Are For Kids](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/cartoons-are-for-kids/) - Animation is cool Words by Waverly Loyd I asked someone their favorite animated movie, and they said, “I’m an adult. I don’t watch kid's movies.” And I thought, “Wow, you must be so fun to be around.” (derogatory) Apart from the fact that watching animated movies is good for the soul, not all animated - [Knowing the West](https://folioweekly.com/2025/04/01/knowing-the-west/) - Cummer Museum’s newest Exhibit Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez The West might bring to mind cowboy hats, intricately detailed boots, wooden saloons, tumbleweeds and vast, open landscapes. Or maybe it evokes memories of long drives on winding roads, knee-high grass swaying in the wind and pools of water shimmering like scattered glitter. - [Widespread Panic](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/widespread-panic/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Did you know that Widespread Panic recorded their “Jacksonville 1999” album live at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre on April 27, 1999? Despite the incredible performance, the album wasn’t released until nearly two decades later in March 2017. For devoted "Spreadheads," this release was a long-awaited treasure. - [Sam “ALL THAT JAZZ” Jones](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/sam-all-that-jazz-jones/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Sam Jones was a highly influential jazz bassist and cellist, best known for his work with Cannonball Adderley and Oscar Peterson. Born in Jacksonville in 1924, he grew up in a musical family and moved to New York City in 1955 to pursue his own career in music. He quickly became - [38 Special: A Southern Rock TRADITION](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/38-special-a-southern-rock-tradition/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Donnie Van Zant and Don Barnes formed 38 Special in 1974 right here in Jacksonville. Initially rooted in Southern rock, their music evolved into a more arena-rock sound, achieving mainstream success in the 1980s with hits like "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up in You," "Rockin' into the Night," and "If I'd - [Evergreen Terrace](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/evergreen-terrace/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Evergreen Terrace is an American metalcore band from Jacksonville that formed in 1999 and is named after the street in “The Simpsons.” Initially formed by Josh James, Andrew Carey, Josh "Woody" Willis, Josh Smith and Christopher Brown, the band underwent early lineup changes before releasing their debut album, "Losing All Hope - [Julia Gulia](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/julia-gulia/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Julia Gulia is a cover band based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, known for their energetic performances of primarily 1990s and early 2000s music. The band consists of lead singer and guitarist Andrew "Andy" Jones, his brother and drummer John Jones, and bassist Mark McHone. The trio's musical journey began in - [Up-and-coming Musical Acts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/up-and-coming-musical-acts/) - Coming to a stage near you Words by Amiyah Golden Teal Peel This quad has merged their individual talents to permeate the indie-rock genre with their own flair. Teal Peel has taken their local sound nationwide as they are currently embarking on a cross-country tour. Hogbean A group of friends (who all happen - [Icons of Rock](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/icons-of-rock-2/) - Words by Kaili Cochran In the world of music, there are songs that immediately play in your head when you hear an artist's name. But, there are also other artists behind the scenes whose contributions helped shape the hit music we all know and love today. And some with Jacksonville ties. When you - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/bouquets-and-brickbats-12/) - BOUQ: To the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival for being named the fourth Best Cultural Event event in the country by the readers of “USA Today.” BRICK: To Florida Statute 316.3045, which prohibits music from being plainly audible at a distance of 25 feet, became enforceable on July 1, 2022. Some have - [Jacksonville: Birthplace of Southern Rock](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/jacksonville-birthplace-of-southern-rock/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Beaches, museums, restaurants, St. Johns Town Center and the Jaguars. These are all things that come to mind when you think of Jacksonville. But beyond its attractions, Jacksonville is known for a deeper connotation as “the birthplace of southern rock.” Jacksonville got this name because it was where many - [Folio Weed](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/folio-weed-6/) - Words by Shelton Hull Easter Sunday falls on 4/20 this year, and what better pregame could you have for that than Cannabash 2025: Journey to the Emerald City, which takes place at the Emerald Station April 19 from 2-10 p.m.? Located near the intersection of Liberty and 14th Street in Springfield, the event - [March Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/march-print-horoscopes-2/) - Your local song of the month Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries With Venus in retrograde from the first of the month to the 27th, it will be the season of feeling and healing, Aries. Your attention will be pulled inward as you take the month to self-reflect on how you give - [Southern Roots, Jacksonville Soul: The Allman Brothers Band](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/26/southern-roots-jacksonville-soul-the-allman-brothers-band/) - Words by Teresa Spencer The infamous Allman Brothers Band formed in Jacksonville in 1969 eventually becoming one of the most influential groups in Southern rock history. Founded by guitarist Duane Allman and vocalist/keyboardist Gregg Allman, the band also included guitarist Dickey Betts, bassist Berry Oakley, and drummers Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johanson. Their signature - [AIR SUPPLY does it All Out of Love at The Florida Theatre](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/25/air-supply-does-it-all-out-of-love-at-the-florida-theatre/) - With enduring sounds that tug at heartstrings, duo AIR SUPPLY (with fans fondly known as Airheads) will be live at the Florida Theatre April 11th, 2025. This is one month before the May 13th celebration of the 50th anniversary of the partnership between singer-songwriter/guitarist Graham Russell and lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock at Carnegie Hall. Graham - [Mail: Voters Should Vote for Weil and Not Fine](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/25/mail-voters-should-vote-for-weil-and-not-fine/) - Soon, voters will choose a new Representative for District 6. The election will be important because the Republicans only have a three-vote majority in the House. Now, there are two special House elections scheduled in Florida and one scheduled in in New York. Thus, if the Democrats win these elections, the House will be split. - [Nookie and Notoriety ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/24/nookie-and-notoriety/) - Limp Bizkit put Jacksonville and nu-metal on the map Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Have you ever had one of those days? Where you don’t want to wake up? Where everything is f*cked and everybody sucks? Before MTV and Hollywood, Fred Durst did. Born in Jacksonville’s underground music scene and raised - [Flirtin’ with Legends: The Unstoppable Ride of Molly Hatchet](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/24/flirtin-with-legends-the-unstoppable-ride-of-molly-hatchet/) - Words by Carmen Macri In 1971, Jacksonville was the epicenter of Southern rock, with every local band eager to follow in the footsteps of the genre's godfather, Lynyrd Skynyrd. One band that emerged victorious from this scene was Molly Hatchet. Dave Hlubek, founding member, recalled that a friend of theirs, Bobby Maddox, who - [Tedeschi Trucks Band: Roots of Greatness](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/21/tedeschi-trucks-band-roots-of-greatness/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Known for their unique fusion of Southern rock, blues, soul and jam band styles, the Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying live acts in contemporary music. Hailing from Jacksonville, the powerhouse ensemble led by renowned guitarist Derek Trucks and vocal powerhouse - [Good Girls Go to Heaven, Groupies Go Backstage](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/21/good-girls-go-to-heaven-groupies-go-backstage/) - The Rise and Fall of Groupies Words by Ambar Ramirez The show begins like any other. Overhead lights dim, stage lights flare and the crowd roars. Backstage, a woman adjusts her smudged eyeliner and pulls her fur-lined coat tight as she watches the band take the stage. She’s not with the band or part - [JJ Grey & Mofro ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/21/jj-grey-mofro/) - Words by Kaili Cochran JJ Grey and Mofro was formed in 1998 by JJ Grey himself. Mofro’s first album was released in 2001. They went on to create eight more albums. Now, JJ Grey and Mofro has recently released its 10th album — after nine years — and for the first time in the - [Play Ball!](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/20/play-ball-5/) - Words by Shelton Hull Baseball season begins in Jacksonville this month with a classic rivalry, renewed. The annual series between the University of Florida and Florida State University generally includes three games, with each team hosting one game. That second game takes place at 121 Financial Ballpark, home of our Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (aka the - [Crime Time: Remembering Jordan Davis](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/crime-time-remembering-jordan-davis/) - Crime Time: Remembering Jordan Davis - We are focusing on the tragic 2013 case of Jordan Davis — a high school student who was fatally shot by Michael Dunn at a Gate gas station for playing his music too loudly - [Keeping the Music Alive: The Pyles](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/keeping-the-music-alive-the-pyles/) - Keeping the Music Alive: The Pyles - Artimus, the last living member of the original (not founding) Lynyrd Skynyrd — a legacy that weighs on him daily — continues to honor the band's memory. - [Keeping the Music Alive: The Van Zants](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/keeping-the-music-alive-the-van-zants/) - Keeping the Music Alive: The Van Zants - Johnny’s kept the Skynyrd spirit going strong, honoring his brother’s legacy while making sure the band’s influence continues to live on. - [Hog Bean](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/hog-bean/) - A group of friends (who all happen to be extremely talented) have come together to form Hogbean, a cosmic swamp country band that is like no other. - [Bobby Amaru’s time with Burn Season](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/bobby-amarus-time-with-burn-season/) - Bobby Amaru’s time with Burn Season: Before fronting chart-topping bands and touring the world, Amaru was just a Jax kid chasing heavy beats and raw emotion. - [Face Down, But Not Out](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/face-down-but-not-out/) - Let’s talk Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Words by Carmen Macri The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus was one of the lucky ones — essentially hitting it big right out the gate, commercially, that is. They spent their early days performing at small local venues across Northeast Florida, but everything changed with the release of their debut album, - [Riding the Cold Wave with Glass Chapel](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/riding-the-cold-wave-with-glass-chapel/) - Riding the Cold Wave with Glass Chapel: Every band has its origin story — and for Jacksonville’s own cold wave trio Glass Chapel, it all began brewing in 2022. - [In Conversation with Damien Starkey and Jasin Todd ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/in-conversation-with-damien-starkey-and-jasin-todd/) - In Conversation with Damien Starkey and Jasin Todd Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Wednesday started like any other work day for us—until it wasn’t. Why? Because we had the unique opportunity to sit down with Jasin Todd, former Shinedown guitarist, and Damien Starkey, former member of Burn Season and Puddle of Mudd. Over - [Hometown Heros](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/hometown-heros/) - Hometown Heros: Mayor Donna Deegan chose that day to make one more little bit of local Black History when she declared the day to be “Whoot, There It Is” Day. - [There’s a Place Off Ocean Avenue](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/theres-a-place-off-ocean-avenue/) - There’s a Place Off Ocean Avenue: Allegedly, the name Yellowcard was inspired by an inside joke among the band members. Learn more about the band's origins! - [Icons of Rock](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/icons-of-rock/) - Icons of Rock: In the world of music, there are songs that immediately play in your head when you hear an artist's name. Learn about other artists whose contributions helped shape the hit music we all know and love today. - [Combined Minds: The girlies talk jazz in Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/combined-minds-the-girlies-talk-jazz-in-jax/) - Combined Minds: The girlies talk jazz in Jax - When you think of jazz hubs in the South, New Orleans is probably the first place that comes to mind, right? - [Mama, They Made It: Flipturn](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/19/mama-they-made-it-flipturn/) - Indie rock band Flipturn takes their success to new heights with ‘Burnout Days.’ From small-town roots to national stages, discover their journey in this exclusive feature. - [The Day the Music Died ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/the-day-the-music-died-2/) - The life of Eric Leffler (aka DJ E.L.) Words by Folio Staff 1978-2025 Typically, when an artist passes, there’s a surge of admiration — people suddenly share how much they loved them and their music. But for Eric Leffler, DJ E.L., that wasn’t the case. He didn’t have to wait until after he was - [Spirits, In the Material World: Glenn Howerton breaks Four Walls in Florida](https://folioweekly.com/2025/03/06/spirits-in-the-material-world-glenn-howerton-breaks-four-walls-in-florida/) - Photo by GQ Magazine Words by Shelton Hull The full list of celebrities with their own liquor companies is almost impossible to compile, in part because it’s been growing on an almost monthly basis for years, but here's just a few, out of the dozens and dozens to choose from: Dan Ackroyd has Crystal - [Airwaves to Archives: Jax’s Radio Impact](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/airwaves-to-archives-jaxs-radio-impact/) - Words by Johvan Merilus At a time when radio was fairly new and being used extensively for the first time, Jacksonville didn't hesitate to get involved in the movement as WJAX was the first station to go on air in 1925. By the 1940s, nearly 90% of households in America had a radio. Radio - [March Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-concerts-2/) - March 1 Barely Dead Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine Beach originalcafe11.com March 2 Neil Diamond Celebration: I Am... He Said Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com March 3 Bright Eyes Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com One Night in Memphis Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park thcenter.org March 4 Voctave Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Shovels and Rope w/James Felice Intuition - [March Comedy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-comedy-2/) - March 1 Matteo Lane Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Tacarra Williams Comedy Zone comedyzone.com First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7:30 p.m. Adult Show (21+ only), 10 p.m. Secret Stand-Up Show (21+ only), 11:59 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com March 5 AJ Wilkerson Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Steve Hofstetter Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine Beach - [March Art Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-art-listing-3/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast Cultural Center firstcoastculturalcenter.org Flagler College–Crisp Ellert Museum flagler.edu Florida Community College at Jacksonville fscj.edu Florida Mining Gallery floridamininggallery.com Gallery 725 gallery725.com - [March Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-nightlife-2/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room Brewing greenroombrewing.com - [March Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-theater-dance-and-film/) - Through March 2 “The Trojan Women” Flagler College–Lewis Auditorium flagler.edu Through March 9 “Mean Girls” (teen version) Amelia Musical Playhouse ameliamusicalplayhouse.com “Funny Girl” Players by the Sea playersbythesea.org Through March 16 “The Drowsy Chaperone” Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org Through March 30 “West Side Story” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com - [March Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-sports-listing-2/) - Photo by Daniel Riano March 1 Gate River Run 2025 Sports Complex Area gateriverrun15K.com March 1-2 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com March 8 Monster Jam EverBank Stadium jaxevents.com March 13-16 The Players Championship TPC Sawgrass theplayers.com March 14 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears Veterans - [March Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-special-events-2/) - Opens March 1 Frozen in Time: An Ice Age Adventure Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens jacksonvillezoo.org March 1 SPARdiGras Sesquicentennial Park sparcouncil.org The Florida Man Games St. Johns County Fairgrounds, Elkton thefloridamangames.com March 1-2 Jacksonville Home + Patio Show Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center jacksonvillespringhomeshow.com Strawberry Fest Clay County Fairgrounds, Green - [March New Music Monthly](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-new-music-monthly/) - March 8 Lady Gaga “Mayhem” Pop queen Lady Gaga has announced “Mayhem” and fans (me included) are buzzing with excitement at her return. This comes after the release of her single “Abracadabra” that will be featured on the album, along with her hit song “Die With A Smile” featuring Bruno Mars. March 21 - [Howdy: The Landon Gay Story](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/howdy-the-landon-gay-story/) - Words by Amiyah Golden Howdy. No… no. Not the idiom. The multi-talented artist Howdy (AKA Landon Gay.) If you’re not familiar with this singer/songwriter, allow me to acquaint you with this Jacksonville native (and if you’re already a fan make sure you stick along too.) As a lad, Gay’s - [March Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/march-horoscopes-4/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries Speak up, Aries. You have spent far too long hiding in the shadows. The world deserves to hear what you have to say, and when better to say it than during your month (partially). Just remember to be a bit mindful, you have a tendency to - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/bouquets-and-brickbats-11/) - BOUQ: To the Jacksonville Sports Foundation for naming Samantha Vance as its new executive director. Vance has a proven track record demonstrating impactful leadership throughout her career, including consulting with the NFL and the NBA. She also has many years of experience leading nonprofits. BRICK To the JEA Board for approving a whopping 25% - [This Year’s Best Pictures Ranked Best To Worst](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/this-years-best-pictures-ranked-best-to-worst/) - Words by Waverly Loyd Ladies, gents, and theydies alike. The cinephile superbowl is here. The 97th Academy Awards is inching closer with a whopping 48 films receiving nominations. With some controversial takes that have most netizens scratching their heads (*blows a kiss at Emilia Pérez*) and some truly outstanding ensembles that remind me - [Your Guide to Cat Cafes in Northeast Florida](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/your-guide-to-cat-cafes-in-northeast-florida/) - Words by Kaili Cochran People love coffee. Many of them love cats. Imagine if there was a way to combine the two. Cat cafes are nonprofit cat rescues where people can buy coffee drinks often named after felines. (Cattuccino, anyone?) While sipping, patrons can also pet cats. Cat cafes began in 1948. - [Jax’s Comedy Evolution ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/jaxs-comedy-evolution/) - Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville may not exactly be New York City when it comes to a vibrant entertainment scene, but the River City has been growing by leaps and bounds, especially when it comes to comedy. For decades, the city's focus when it came to entertainment was typically music. However, comedy has - [Hold on Tight and Don’t Let Go](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/hold-on-tight-and-dont-let-go/) - PBR Unleash the Beast comes back to Jacksonville Words by Carmen Macri Any day with a front-row view of professional bull riders — tight pants, cowboy hats, the whole deal — is a good one. No complaints. Ever. But this isn’t about my cowboy daydreams; it’s about the raw talent and adrenaline that the - [Sex and the Bold City](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/sex-and-the-bold-city/) - The Dos and Don’ts of Online Dating Words by Carmen Macri A few days ago, our office lunch took an unexpected turn when a coworker — freshly single — shared her attempt at diving back into the Jacksonville dating scene via the usual suspects: Hinge, Tinder, Bumble, etc. Her verdict? The dating pool wasn’t - [Cool, Chaotic and All Over the Place: The Stews](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/cool-chaotic-and-all-over-the-place-the-stews/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Interview by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri “We were playing at Front Yard and someone yelled, ‘What's the song called?’ and Wyatt was just like ‘Chicken Fight’!” The Stews lead singer and guitarist Preston Hall shared. “I just pulled that out of thin air because the feeling was like, - [Your Junk, Your Treasure ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/your-junk-your-treasure/) - The environmentally friendly hobby — junk journaling Words by Ambar Ramirez When my lease ended last year and I was cleaning out my nightstand drawers, I came to a horrifying realization: I’m a hoarder. Hoarder probably isn’t the best word for it as that is a very serious medical condition, but the things I - [ON THE DASH FOR CASH](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/28/on-the-dash-for-cash/) - Submission by "The Razer" Food delivery services have continued to grow over the last five years after becoming so popular during the pandemic. It was the easiest way to stay socially distanced and the safest way to avoid exposure. DoorDash reports that 86% of Americans order food delivery on a third-party app at least - [Combined Minds: The Girlies Talk Florida Conspiracy Theories](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/24/combined-minds-the-girlies-talk-florida-conspiracy-theories/) - Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Carmen: Did you know that Florida is one of the most gullible states? The most, actually. According to a recent study done by Oddspedia, Florida residents are some of the most diehard conspiracy theorists – whether we are the ones coming up with it, or just blindly - [Danger Zone: The Growing Threat To Our Children At Local Bus Stops ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/20/danger-zone-the-growing-threat-to-our-children-at-local-bus-stops/) - Words by Andrew Carswell That morning started out like any other: 16-year-old Alondra Martinez, a bright, intelligent student at Atlantic Coast High School, was walking to her bus stop, on her way to school. She was working part-time at Chick-fil-A, saving up for the car she had always wanted, a VW Beetle, but - [The Machine: Bringing Pink Floyd’s Timeless Sound to Life](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/the-machine-bringing-pink-floyds-timeless-sound-to-life/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Pink Floyd is legendary, known for their intricate compositions, thought-provoking lyrics and groundbreaking live performances. While the original band no longer tours, fans around the world still have the opportunity to experience their iconic sound thanks to The Machine, one of the most revered Pink Floyd tribute bands in existence. - [STEM and roots: Sam Johnson gives back](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/stem-and-roots-sam-johnson-gives-back/) - Words by Shelton Hull The innate appeal of Black History Month is self-evident, from an educational standpoint. But the occasion is always also ripe for exploring the vast array of Black excellence unfolding now, in the present, and all its potential for the future. One such story is being written right now by today’s - [Gay Bars Today](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/gay-bars-today/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez When one closet door closes, another one opens. While few and far between, our Bold City is still home to several gay bars. And just as the history of such businesses is worth highlighting, it’s important to uplift the ones still standing today. After all, history is made every day. - [The Rise of Non-alcoholic Beverages](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/the-rise-of-non-alcoholic-beverages/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Since COVID-19, non-alcoholic beverages have become something more commonly seen day-to-day and are only becoming more popular as time goes on. During the recent Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, Michelob Ultra Zero made an appearance in “The ULTRA Hustle” ad that aired during commercials. Just two years before, - [Trying Class Pass: Is it Worth it?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/trying-class-pass-is-it-worth-it/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Disclaimer: If you're a dedicated gym bro or loyal to one workout spot, this article might not be for you. But if you're open to trying new and exciting ways to break a sweat, keep reading. In just one week, I took a Pilates class, a barre class, a cycling - [February Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/february-crime-time/) - Jacksonville’s Stolen Valor Villain: Semper Fraud Jacksonville is a military town, more so than most with residents actively participating in every U.S. conflict since the Civil War. Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS) has been the city's biggest employer basically since it was built in 1940, so the local economy and culture are both significantly shaped - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/bouquets-and-brickbats-10/) - BRICK To Elon Musk for overstepping his bounds on most all things in the White House thus far. He and his DOGE team seem to have double standards. While in the midst of cutting federal spending, he also happened to get a $40 million dollar defense contract from the U.S. government for his company SpaceX. - [February Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/25/february-print-horoscopes/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Ramirez Aries February brings Aries opportunities in career and love with a focus on networking and strategic planning. Trust your intuition mid-month but double-check details. Venus in Capricorn favors commitment, while Mars in Gemini adds spontaneity — that being said, communication will be key. Stay adaptable, and you’ll - [Folio Weed: Back to the Drawing Board](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/24/folio-weed-back-to-the-drawing-board/) - Words by Shelton Hull We’re only two months into the year, and we’re already off to a very fast start in the state’s cannabis industry. Despite the debacle that was Amendment 3 last year, the biz has bounced back pretty nicely from that national humiliation. According to the research firm Headset (which we’ll be - [Piper Pieratt: First Place, Youth Division](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/19/piper-pieratt-first-place-youth-division/) - By Ambar Ramirez Piper Pieratt’s love for singing began before she could even form full sentences — at just 18 months old. With both passion and talent, it was no surprise that when Pieratt stepped onto the Star Search stage at last year’s Clay County Fair, the search for a star was already over. - [Kali Kersten: Youth Division, Second Place](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/21/kali-kersten-youth-division-second-place/) - By Kaili Cochran In first grade, Kali Kersten took a chance at her school’s talent show, but little did she know the talent show would change her life forever. For three years now, Kersten has been taking on the stage and giving performances from the heart. When Kersten got on the Star Search - [Alhambra's WEST SIDE STORY is anything but Krupke'd!](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/22/alhambras-west-side-story-is-anything-but-krupked/) - Alhambra's current production of WEST SIDE STORY touts one of the best casts I've seen on their stage, and it rivals a few of the touring companies I've seen recently. It is a very moving production, and while there is nothing that youngsters cannot see, it is a tragedy, so best not seen by those - [Jackson McCarthy: Youth Division, Third Place ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/21/jackson-mccarthy-youth-division-third-place/) - Words by Carmen Macri I think the world just found its fifth Beatle in Jackson McCarthy. Not only does his name fit the bill, but he looks the part too. With a killer mullet and a fresh suit and tie, the 11-year-old strutted onto the Clay County Star Search stage with a confidence well - [Trennis Miller: Second Place, Adult Division ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/21/trennis-miller-second-place-adult-division/) - Words by Carmen Macri “I’ll show you why you never doubt Trennis Miller.” And prove them wrong he did. Trennis Miller had no plans to take the stage at Clay County’s Star Search — said it wasn’t really his thing. That was until a local DJ secretly recorded him singing and sent the - [Lillian Michell: Third Place, Adult Division](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/21/lillian-michell-third-place-adult-division/) - By Ambar Ramirez For Lillian Michell, singing has always been a part of who she is — so much so that she can’t remember a time without it. It’s woven into her personality, and she has no plans of ever stopping. Taking the Clay County Star Search stage by storm, Michell delivered a heartfelt, - [The Bear](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/21/the-bear/) - Words by Amiyah Golden Our fears are often instilled through genetic predisposition, trauma or the apprehensions that arise from unexplored curiosities. We often shiver at ghost tales, nightmares and the thought of apex predators lurking in the distance. But we’re typically able to self-soothe our unease with the notion of the separation of mystical - [A Gay Bar History of Jacksonville as remembered](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/21/a-gay-bar-history-of-jacksonville-as-remembered/) - Words by Dennis Taylor I moved to Jacksonville in 1976, and in February 1978, opened a gay bar, The Junction, on King Street. I would like to think I was a pioneer of what King st has become. Mayflower Hotel was a mixed bar where gay people hung out. Earlier, the FBI found Smitty's - [Pro-Life or Anti-Choice?](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/20/pro-life-or-anti-choice/) - Reading Florida Abortion Bans Fine Print Words by Carmen Macri It's a tale as old as time — what women are allowed to do with their bodies, and naturally with the course of history, that list gets shorter and shorter. For some, this may seem like old news. I mean, the Florida abortion ban became - [Fly to Neverland with PETER PAN](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/19/fly-to-neverland-with-peter-pan/) - PETER PAN, by Sir J.M. Barrie, is touring North America in its most current iteration. The 120+-year-old classic originated as a play in 1904, with the book emerging 10 years later. Disney created the first animated musical in 1953, with the first stage musical launching in California a year later. Probably most impressive is that - [Joni Baxley: First Place, Adult Division](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/19/joni-baxley-first-place-adult-division/) - Words by Carmen Macri With a name like Joni Baxley, it’s almost fitting that she was crowned the shining star of Clay County’s Star Search competition last year. But make no mistake — her talent speaks for itself. Baxley has been singing for as long as she can remember, her earliest performances taking place - [A Broadway-loaded FOUR PHANTOMS Experience](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/11/a-broadway-loaded-four-phantoms-experience/) - Whether it's a version of the movie or one of myriad of productions on Broadway and other venues around the world, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is one of the longest-running and highest-grossing shows in Broadway and West End (London) history. It originated in London, as its author is none other than the musical genius - [They Take Their Pants Off for Charity: Cupid's Undie Run](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/13/they-take-their-pants-off-for-charity-cupids-undie-run/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez Often called the month of love, February brings plenty of ways to celebrate — Galentine’s parties, pajama and pizza nights, and, of course, Super Bowl gatherings. But perhaps the most unforgettable way to embrace the spirit of the season is by running a mile down Jax Beach in nothing but your - [February Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-nightlife-2/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room Brewing greenroombrewing.com - [RIVERDANCE is 30 years young](https://folioweekly.com/2025/02/04/riverdance-is-30-years-young/) - Riverdance 30 - The New Generation is not only bringing new choreography to the show, but it is also introducing a new generation of dancers, none of whom were born when Riverdance first took to the stage 30 years ago. Emissaries for the show, Irish siblings Anna Mai and Fergus Fitzpatrick, grew up knowing this - [Empty Register: The Band That Spans Across City Lines](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/empty-register-the-band-that-spans-across-city-lines/) - Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden A couple months back, I was enjoying a night that was filled with a variety of tunes under the Riverside Arts Market Bridge. As I watched the next group prepare for their set, the static flow of expectancy was instead disrupted by something rousing. What started off with - [Political Schemes and The TikTok Ban ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/political-schemes-and-the-tiktok-ban/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez In the weeks leading up to the TikTok ban, there were faint glimmers of hope that it might be delayed. But alas, influencers who had risen to fame on the endlessly addictive platform began bidding their followers goodbye; Red Note quickly claimed the top spot in the app store; and - [The Ultimate V-Day Day-trip Guide](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/the-ultimate-v-day-day-trip-guide/) - Words by Carmen Macri Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you see it as a Hallmark invention designed to sell cards and make single people feel worse, or you’re happily coupled up and not as jaded as the rest of us, chances are you’re looking for something to do. Maybe you’re - [Letterboxd Reviews](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/letterboxd-reviews/) - Words by Waverly Loyd Some things just write themselves. But this got me thinking… everyone has their guilty pleasure movies. Their “hear me out” movies. These are movies that in the cinephile world, you know you would get a 60-second head start after confessing your love for them. Seriously though, why are most movie - [February New Music](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-new-music/) - Feb. 14 The Lumineers “Automatic” It’s been three years since this popular folk-duo has released a full-length album, and fans are over the moon (it’s me) with glee as they hear the pair merge sounds again with “Automatic.” I highly appreciate the release date falling on Valentine’s Day, as it’ll give me something to hyper-fixate - [Be My Situationship](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/be-my-situationship/) - Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden Love (and confusion) is in the air this holiday season — with boxes full of chocolate (and delusion), flower bouquets (and deceit), and kisses being given as gifts this Valentine’s Day. Themed “V-Day” candies with the phrasing “Be mine,” “I love you,” and … “Be my secret” - [How Florida Became a Mecca for Pop Culture Conventions](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/how-florida-became-a-mecca-for-pop-culture-conventions/) - Words by Johvan Merilus Florida has always been known to be attractive based on its over-the-top theme parks, energetic nightlife and beautiful beaches.However, in recent years, the Sunshine State has found itself to also become a mecca for pop culture conventions. Becoming a hub for the fans of comic books, shows and movies may - [My identity shouldn't prevent me from living my American dream](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/my-identity-shouldnt-prevent-me-from-living-my-american-dream/) - Words By Carter Brown Many of us have spent our lives pursuing our American dream. For me, this meant getting a college education, building a career and starting a family. But for many LGBTQ+ people, achieving this dream remains out of reach. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people like me still face the harsh reality of - [2025 Most Anticipated Books](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/2025-most-anticipated-books/) - Words by Kaili Cochran Calling all bookworms! Whether you're into fantasy & romance, historical fiction, mystery & thriller, sci-fi or self-help books: here is a list of book recommendations based on some of the most anticipated books of 2025. These books were picked based on GoodReads statistics, Barnes and Noble’s Most Anticipated List, “The New - [Vive Yoga Studio](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/vive-yoga-studio/) - Words by Kaili Cochran A yoga studio couldn’t be more inclusive than Vive. Founded in 2018 as a veteran- and Latina- owned studio by Alejandra Amegin, the goal of this studio is “cultivating safe spaces for sacred practices.” Amegin turned to yoga to process trauma she had experienced from a young age, and - [The New Norm for Valentine’s Date Nights](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/the-new-norm-for-valentines-date-nights/) - Words by Kaili Cochran As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s talk about how the definition of date night has been redefined by the popularity and convenience of streaming services and social media. What once was dinner and a movie is now at-home-cooking and streaming. In 2020, when COVID-19 had caused the shut down of - [February Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-horoscopes-4/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries ’Tis the season for love, Aries — though, it feels more like the season for power struggles. Don’t worry, though; it looks like you’ll come out on top this time. The full moon in Leo on the 12th should signal the end of this battle, and - [Decca Live: Jacksonville’s Nightlife Finally Gets the Glow-Up It Deserves](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/decca-live-jacksonvilles-nightlife-finally-gets-the-glow-up-it-deserves/) - It’s like the Jacksonville Gods answered our prayers with Decca Live. Words by Carmen Macri I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve begged, pleaded, and borderline prayed for Jacksonville to get a nightclub that actually delivers — because, let’s be honest, Myth just isn’t cutting it anymore (no offense). So imagine my shock - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/bouquets-and-brickbats-9/) - BOUQ: To the University of North Florida for receiving a Preservation and Access Education and Training grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for 2025. The college was one of only eight institutions nationwide to receive the award. Grants are awarded to support projects that address major challenges in preserving or providing access - [February Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-special-events-2/) - Feb. 1 MVP Praise Party 2025 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Rock the Dock Music and Beer Festival Grace Note Brewing gracenote.beer 2025 Douglas Anderson Extravaganza Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com Feb. 1-2 Tattoo Arts Festival Prime Osborn Convention Center jaxevents.com Feb. 2 ROARS and More Gala Jacksonville Zoo - [February Sports](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-sports-2/) - Feb. 1 DONNA 5K and DONNA Dash to Finish Breast Cancer EverBank Stadium breastcancermarathon.com Feb. 1-2 DONNA Ultra-Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer Seawalk Pavilion breastcancermarathon.com Feb. 2 DONNA Marathon and DONNA Half-Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer Seawalk Pavilion breastcancermarathon.com Jax Women’s Rugby vs. Tampa Bob Hayes Sports Complex and Legends Center jaxwomensrugby.com - [February Theater and Dance](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-theater-and-dance/) - Through Feb. 1 “Cry Baby “ Orange Park Community Theatre opct.info Through Feb. 2 “Crimes of the Heart” Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org Through Feb. 9 “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” Amelia Musical Playhouse ameliamusicalplayhouse.com Feb. 1-2 Jacksonville Dance Theatre: “Render” The Florida Ballet jacksonvilledancetheatre.org Feb. 6 “Girls Night: The Musical” - [Trivia, Etc.](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/trivia-etc-9/) - All games are general knowledge trivia unless otherwise noted. Mondays St. Augustine Fish Company & Oyster House, 6 p.m V Pizza–Mandarin (music bingo), 6 p.m. Iguana on Park (cashpot bingo), 6:30 p.m. 9 Ball Heaven Sports Grill & Billiards, 7 p.m. Amici (music bingo), 7 p.m. Donovan’s Irish Pub, St. Augustine, 7 p.m. Mellow - [February Art](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-art/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com The Corner Gallery at The Jessie movingthemargins.org Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast Cultural Center firstcoastculturalcenter.org Flagler College–Crisp Ellert Museum flagler.edu Florida Community College at Jacksonville fscj.edu - [February Comedy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-comedy/) - Feb. 1 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7:30 p.m. Adult Show (21+ only), 10 p.m. Secret Stand-Up Show (21+ only), 11:59 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Feb. 7 Sal Vulcano Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Hester Ross Cafe Eleven. St. Augustine Beach originalcafe11.com Feb. 7-8 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7:30 p.m. - [February Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/31/february-concerts-2/) - Feb. 1 Beethoven & Rachmaninoff Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxsymphony.org Hotel Fiction Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com Tape B Decca Live deccalive.com Seventh Day Slumber & more Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com Black Drum Reunion Underbelly underbellyjax.com Feb. 2 A1A: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Adam - [Best Rapper: Willie Evans Jr. ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-rapper-willie-evans-jr/) - Willie Evans’ melodic tunes and innovative bars keep listeners intrigued. With the title of Best Rapper under his belt, we can't wait to hear him spread his own tales through rap and song. - [Best Bartender: Micki Luna](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-bartender-micki-luna/) - The backbone to many good nights is the bartenders who strain to hear us over loud music and slurred words. These unsung heroes thrive under stress and chaos — while still making a killer drink. Micki Luna is bestowed the title of Best Bartender with her unmatched skills and good vibes. - [Best Vocalist: K.UTIE](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-vocalist-k-utie/) - Passionate about delivering unique harmonies that are true to her, this Jacksonville native continues to break the mold with her bold sense of style and vocal abilities. K.UTIE’s exploration with her sound has locals intrigued which is part of the reason she was voted Best Vocalist. - [Best Personality: Max Michaels ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-personality-max-michaels/) - This year’s Best Personality is a multi-disciplinary artist whose impact is felt beyond his expressive outlets of choice. Michaels is the creator and independent publisher of “MOVEMENT” magazine which he founded in 1992. The seminal publication has spotlighted countless talents in the music and arts scene. - [Sexiest Man: Marcus Crespo](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/sexiest-man-marcus-crespo/) - If a good sense of humor is one of the sexiest traits a man can have, then no wonder Marcus Crespo took home the title of this year’s Sexiest Man. In addition to being a local comedian, he co-hosts “Foolosophy,” a podcast about anything and everything (from fitness to Disney secrets). That’s not to say - [Best Radio Station: WJCT](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-radio-station-wjct/) - Keeping us updated and entertained since 1972, WJCT has been a Jacksonville staple that still is heavily committed to uplifting Northeast Florida with their music and educational programs, workshops and special community events. - [Best Psychic: Olive Hall](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-psychic-olive-hall/) - Voted Best Psychic, Olive Hall, known as “themysticmobile” on Instagram, is a gifted psychic medium, Reiki practitioner and mystic healer. With her talents and intuition, Hall has earned a reputation for guiding others through life's challenges. Honestly, I can only imagine how much smoother my 2024 might have been with Hall in my spiritual corner. - [Best Investigative Reporter & Best TV Anchor : Katie Jefferies](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-investigative-reporter-best-tv-anchor-katie-jefferies/) - This four-time Emmy award winner, First Coast News anchor and mom has devoted countless hours to investigating and reporting local news stories. With her segment “Unsolved” leading to the solving of a missing persons case, Katie Jefferies has been the face of many monumental moments in Jacksonville history and beyond. In 2020 this First - [Best Radio Personality: Dex and Barbie T.](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-radio-personality-dex-and-barbie-t/) - This eccentric duo’s morning show brightens up the day of many commuters who tune into WAPE 95.1 to hear what Dex and Barbie T. Have to say on a variety of topics. Their contagious joy keeps listeners tuning in. - [Best Podcast: Internal Cauldron of Emotions](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-podcast-internal-cauldron-of-emotions/) - You know what this world needs? A Nicolas Cage-themed podcast. Oh, that’s right. There is one. Best Podcast Internal Cauldron of Emotions is a bestie ran production that dives into the hosts’ love for one of our great actors, Nicolas Cage. It’s essentially painting with a twist but instead of painting they make themed cocktails - [Best Radio Sports Anchor & Best TV Sports Anchor : Dan Hicken](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-radio-sports-anchor-best-tv-sports-anchor-dan-hicken/) - One of Jacksonville’s longest tenured — and most beloved — sports reporters in Jacksonville, Dan Hicken of “Action Sports Jax” on Action News Jax is known for his jubilant reporting and seamless recaps of sports. His insight and knowledge of sports of all kinds has created a lasting impression on listeners. Dan Hicken isn’t just - [Best Burgers & Fries: Carolina Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-burgers-fries-carolina-jax/) - Who doesn't like a view of hot buns that leave your mouth watering? From juicy patties to the homemade sauces, each bite of Carolina Jax’s burgers will leave you biting your lip to keep the flavor in your mouth. Don’t even get us started with the crispy fries. If you’re looking for a burger that - [Best Instagram Account: OnlyinDuval](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-instagram-account-onlyinduval/) - A good Instagram account is one that is consistent, visually appealing and entertaining — @onlyinduval is those things. As their bio proudly states, @onlyinduval showcases the very best (and occasionally the worst) of Jacksonville while also serving up an impressive merch line that reps the Bold City in style. - [Best Barbecue Restaurant: Bearded Pig](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-barbecue-restaurant-bearded-pig/) - When it comes to delicious meals, having a smoky brisket and tender ribs can never leave you in a bad mood. The Bearded Pig is where you go for good old fashioned Southern comfort food. Its taste in food and good quality beer can’t be topped. Where else can you eat ribs and get your - [Best Local DJ: Anna Jones](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-local-dj-anna-jones/) - If the LGBTQIA+ community knows anything, it’s a good time and a good DJ. InCahoots Nightclub frequent DJ Anna Jones has mastered the art of reading the crowd and keeping the party alive, earning her the well-deserved title of Best Local DJ. Whether she’s spinning tracks that get everyone on the dance floor or setting - [Best Brunch: Community Loaves](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-brunch-community-loaves/) - An under-the-radar bakery that truly does bring a sense of joy to all that it encounters, Community Loaves is a haven for artisan bread and pastry lovers. What’s better than being able to go to a place that gives you sourdough bread, flaky croissants, and seasonal creations made from locally sourced ingredients, It’s truly great - [Best Pro Surfer: Trenton “Tarpits” Phillips](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-pro-surfer-trenton-tarpits-phillips/) - You, too, may need to cool down in the water after witnessing Trenton “Tarpits” Phillips surf our local waves. Talk about a daddy … oops, wrong category … thought this was for sexiest man! Jokes aside, Phillips is both a father and a pro surfer, known as one of Jacksonville’s most unique talents. He’s been - [Worst Environmental Abomination: Ron DeSantis](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/worst-environmental-abomination-ron-desantis/) - They say to start fresh you need to tear down what’s old. Clearly Ron Desantis can’t tell the difference between what’s rugged and old to what’s needed and necessary to live. Under his watch, regulations protecting wetlands and waterways have been dismantled completely. Much like his political career Florida’s waters have been unchecked development and - [Best Farmers Market: Riverside Art Market](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-farmers-market-riverside-art-market/) - From handcrafted jewelry and unique art to fresh produce and gourmet eats, the Riverside Arts Market offers items and an experience you just can’t find anywhere else. The live music and stunning riverside views create an electric atmosphere. It’s more than just a market but rather a celebration of culture and charm. - [Best Dressed: Nick Dunkenstein](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-dressed-nick-dunkenstein/) - Fashion is one of the purest forms of self-expression, and Nick Dunkenstein is a master of the art. Crowned Best Dressed, Dunkenstein turns every outfit into a statement, blending fishnets, combat boots, bold makeup and an even bolder personality. No stranger to the arts, her style is as vibrant and fearless as she is, proving - [Best Ethnic Grocery Store: RD International Market](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-ethnic-grocery-store-rd-international-market/) - The RD International Market brings together global food lovers and adventurous shoppers. It’s a place where you can experience flavors from all around the world ranging from Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. It’s a cultural experience that brings the world to you. - [Best Local Attraction For Kids: Pinspiration](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-local-attraction-for-kids-pinspiration/) - The art of creation is always unique when there’s a special place for it. This DIY arts and crafts app offers everything to trendy Pinterest-inspired projects to splatter paint experiences. It’s truly a hotspot for crafting and creating whatever comes to mind. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique. - [Best First Responder: Adrienne Geathers](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-first-responder-adrienne-geathers/) - Not all heroes wear capes—some wear scrubs. This year’s best first responder is Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County’s Adrienne Geathers. No stranger to accolades, Geathers also snagged the Daisy Award in 2022 for extraordinary nurse leadership. Known for showing up on her days off, diving into the tough stuff and fostering a supportive, loving work - [Most Likely to Cheat Taxpayers: Donald Trump](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/most-likely-to-cheat-taxpayers-donald-trump/) - Building a wall on the borders may seem impossible but escaping the IRS is simply casual. Trump has long cast himself as a master at the art of the deal. Dodging cases was easy work just as it’s been in his eyebrow-raising deductions to suspiciously low tax payments for a billionaire. There’s been critics to - [Best Category We Didn’t Think Of: Best Local Publisher](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-category-we-didnt-think-of-best-local-publisher/) - It’s quite ironic that a publication didn’t think to add the best local publisher to our curated contest. Maybe it’s because we know that we would win. Or worse, that we would lose. - [Best Food Truck: Hard Pressed Burgers](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-food-truck-hard-pressed-burgers/) - When you’re hungry, you don’t want to have to think about where to go. Hard Pressed Burgers is where you go when you want to taste bold flavors and creative toppings. For any foodie curious about taking a bite, make sure to ask for the spicy jalapeno aioli or even better the indulgent truffle cheese. - [Best Barber: Buster Mallory](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-barber-buster-mallory/) - In need of a clean shave? How about a slick back undercut? Maybe you just want to feel like a million bucks and raise your chances of winning Sexiest Man next year. Either way, look no further than Best Barber Buster Mallory, resident barber at Blue Suede Barber Co., to do the job. - [Best Skatepark: Kona SkatePark](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-skatepark-kona-skatepark/) - If you’re going to wipeout, why not do it at the most historic skatepark ever? Beyond the ramps, the park gives you a chance to not only ride but see other great skateboarders shred the halfpipe. Nothing better than grabbing your board and just riding with the wind in your face. Whether you're a seasoned - [Best Skateboarder: Clyde Singleton](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-skateboarder-clyde-singleton/) - Jacksonville native Clyde Singleton is nothing short of a skateboarding legend. A quick Google search pulls up “Jackass” movie appearances, his work directing “The Minority Report” for “The Skateboard Mag,” writing for “Big Brother,” “Vice” and his acclaimed blog, “The Chronicles of Piff Huxtable.” Pro in 1994, Singleton witnessed the rise of street skating and - [Sexiest Woman: K.UTIE](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/sexiest-woman-k-utie/) - Is it hot in here, or is it just Jacksonville’s sexiest woman K.UTIE? We’ll go with the latter. Not only do the smoke detector batteries need to come out every time she walks into a room, but the stage needs to be cleared and the cameras need to start rolling. That’s right — she’s a - [Best Martial Arts Studio: Rat Town Jiu Jitsu Academy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-martial-arts-studio-rat-town-jiu-jitsu-academy/) - With a martial arts studio named “Rat Town” you would think Master Splinter ran the place. But because a giant rat is unrealistic, it is “firefighter and native owned/operated. Located in Atlantic Beach, the martial arts studio, which also won Best Martial Arts Studio in 2024, teaches kids and adults classes so well they’d top - [Best Bicycle Shop: Zencog](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-bicycle-shop-zencog/) - When you shop at Zencog you leave there with more than just a bike. Zencog offers gear, bike services, repairs and tune-ups. You can even join them on their weekly and annual get-together rides. It’s no surprise Zencog won Best Bicycle Shop when they offer services and fun opportunities to bring the community together. - [Best Local Comedian: Daisy Tackett](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-local-comedian-daisy-tackett/) - What can we say about Daisy Tackett that hasn’t already been said? This Jacksonville local and Don’t Tell Comedy producer is now a three-time champ of our Best of Jax contest. Why does Jacksonville keep voting for her? Is it her fearless jokes about feminism, body image and dating? Or her unflinching takes on rape - [Best Antique Store: Cool Stuff Vintage](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-antique-store-cool-stuff-vintage-2/) - If you doubt the “cool stuff” that can be found at Cool Stuff Vintage, consider the fact they won Best Antique Store and Best Thrift Store. When you walk inside, prepare to be overwhelmed — and leave with your hands full of items for your collection. - [Best Vintage Clothing: Disco Dolly](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-vintage-clothing-disco-dolly/) - Did someone say “doll”? The outfits sold by Disco Dolly would make Barbie, and any doll for that matter, ecstatic about their wardrobe. Disco Dolly eschews the standard body image and provides vintage clothing for both men and women of all sizes. - [Grassroots Natural Market](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/grassroots-natural-market/) - A two-time winner of Best Health Food Store (and rightfully so), this spot has been a go-to for natural, healthy, and organic foods—fresh produce, meats, and more—for local families. Since 2006, it’s become a staple of Historic Riverside’s 5 Points, offering everything you need to live your healthiest life. - [Best Thrift Store: Cool Stuff Vintage](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-thrift-store-cool-stuff-vintage/) - Looking for another knick-knack to add to your home? Thrift locally for antiques and vintage items at Cool Stuff Vintage where you can get items that can serve a function, or not or to add to your household especially the kind that you never knew you needed. - [Best Local Musician: Vince Jones](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-local-musician-vince-jones-2/) - Vince Jones, a standout member of the “Folio” award-winning band Blistur, is now a two-time winner of Best Local Musician. With over 30 years of experience and more than 100 shows under his belt, Vince’s musical prowess speaks for itself. - [Best Bookstore: Chamblin Bookmine](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-bookstore-chamblin-bookmine/) - Calling all bookworms. What’s better than being surrounded by over 3 million books? Nothing. That’s why Chamblin Bookmine took the spot of Best Bookstore among “Folio” readers. It may as well be the next Barnes and Noble with its large selection of books, and its own cafe spot at Chamblin's Uptown on Laura Street. - [Best Pet Boarding/Daycare: BARK on Park](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-pet-boarding-daycare-bark-on-park/) - If dogs could vote, they would’ve voted for BARK on Park too. (They would also ask to get a toy and treat from the gift shop after each visit.) Employees here treat each dog like a supermodel: baths, hair cuts, blowouts and…a photo shoot? When you leave your dog for daycare here the employees will - [Best Margarita: Iguana on Park](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-margarita-iguana-on-park/) - Having a long week and it’s only Monday? We see a margarita in your future. Stop by Iguana on Park from 6:30-8 p.m. and celebrate Margarita Monday with $4 off all house margaritas and join in on cash pot bingo. - [Best Erectile Dysfunction Clinic: Ma Bones](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-erectile-dysfunction-clinic-ma-bones/) - Embarrassed to say we did, in fact, look up “Ma Bones Jacksonville” thinking it was an erectile dysfunction clinic – it's not. This is a joke. But Ma Bones is a local poet, so, shout out. - [Best Lash Extensions: Skincare Cowboy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-lash-extensions-skincare-cowboy/) - Located within the Casablanca Beauty Center, Samantha (AKA Skincare Cowboy) is Jacksonville’s favorite lash specialists. With treatments like her “western glow” and “rodeo reset,” it’s no wonder the Skincare Cowboy took home the Best Lash Extensions title. - [Best Beach Bar: Lemon Bar](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-beach-bar-lemon-bar-2/) - Is there anything better than sipping a frozen cocktail after a long day at the beach? Absolutely not. Lemon Bar holds the crown as Jacksonville’s quintessential beach bar—mainly because it’s literally on the beach. The vibes? Always spot on, thanks to the friendly bartenders and live music. Here’s to hoping Shad Khan doesn’t get any - [Best New Car Dealership: Beaver Toyota](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-new-car-dealership-beaver-toyota/) - Beaver Toyota offers over 400 new car selections and over 600 pre-owned cars, as well as a large selection of rental cars. The Best New Car Dealership, located in St. Johns County, also offers repairs, rentals and detailing. - [Worst Local Zero: Urban Division Jax](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/worst-local-zero-urban-division-jax/) - Boooo, you STINK!!!!!!! Truly the biggest hater of local businesses and historical buildings. - [Best 24 Hour Restaurant: Waffle House](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-24-hour-restaurant-waffle-house/) - Got the 2 a.m. munchies? Breakfast for dinner? The most important meal of the day isn’t limited to only before 11 a.m. when you’re at Waffle House. Waffle House didn’t earn a majority vote for skimping out on their “good food, fast” when your cravings kick in. - [Best Door Person: Lindsay Anderson ](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-door-person-lindsay-anderson/) - Whenever Linsday Anderson is around, you better believe doors will be opened. And also shut. And also your ID will be checked and if it's fake, it will be confiscated. Lindsay was the proud door person of Rain Dogs… RIP - [Best Medical Marijuana Dispensary: Sunburn Cannabis Dispensary](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-medical-marijuana-dispensary-sunburn-cannabis-dispensary/) - With three locations in Jacksonville, Sunburn was voted best dispensary of medical marijuana. You can find their locations at Jacksonville Beach, 5 Points and Mandarin. Sunburn offers six different forms of medical marijuana along with merchandise options. - [Best Pilates Studio: Yoga Den](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-pilates-studio-yoga-den/) - Pilates is the gift that keeps on giving. A trend that caught fire last year and, thankfully, isn’t going anywhere: Yoga Den has snagged the title of Best Pilates Studio. The teachers are top-tier, the prices won’t break the bank, and they go above and beyond by hosting community events that make it easy to - [Best Tattoo Artist: Synthia Roy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-tattoo-artist-synthia-roy/) - We here at “Folio” are no strangers to Synthia Roy and you, the readers, shouldn’t be either as she’s won our contest before as Best Piercer. Let's give this artist another round of applause. Synthia has earned her reputation as the Best Tattoo Artist, and it’s well-deserved. With a career that began in 1994, her - [Best Dive Bar: Pete’s Bar](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-dive-bar-petes-bar/) - Oh, the joy this brings me to write. Jacksonville voting Pete’s Bar as the best Dive Bar? Obviously. I mean, come on. Was it even a contest? Absolutely not: It was a full-blown landslide. Let’s break it down: Pete’s boasts not one, not two, but four bars, a surplus of pool tables, a smoking section - [Best Local Hero and Best Social Justice Crusader: Angie Nixon](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/22/best-local-hero-and-best-social-justice-crusader-angie-nixon/) - Best Local Hero Angie Nixon has made remarkable strides for our city. Recently reelected to represent District 13, she’s a tireless advocate for stricter gun reform, equal access to resources, a cleaner environment, better education and creating a safe place for the next generation to grow up. There truly is no one more deserving of - [Best Character, Best Drag Queen and Best LQBTQIA+ Activist: BeBe Deluxe](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/20/best-character-best-drag-queen-and-best-lqbtqia-activist-bebe-deluxe/) - Best Character: BeBe Deluxe We KNOW this diva, and we love her. BeBe Deluxe has become a Jacksonville legend, and it’s easy to see why — she’s absolutely iconic. Whether you’ve caught her in the Glitterbomb Show, cheered her on during her unforgettable drag performances at The Walrus or laughed along with her brilliant online - [Sexiest Couple: Jeremy Ryan & K.UTIE](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/20/sexiest-couple-jeremy-ryan-k-utie/) - Did somebody order a tall glass of water? How about two? It’s no surprise that Jeremy Ryan and the sexiest woman K.UTIE were voted sexiest couple. Not only are they, dare we say, sexy, but they also are the creative force behind Bright Purpel. Yes, their music is hot, too. - [Folio Weed](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/20/folio-weed-5/) - Words by Shelton Hull Here we are, at the start of a fresh new year, with fresh new stories to tell. Admittedly, not as many as one might have liked. 2025 marks the ninth year of “Folio Weed,” and I was planning to spend this year fighting to maintain market share within my own little - [An Interview with Ms. Pat](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/17/an-interview-with-ms-pat/) - Words by Johvan Merilus From being a single mother in a tough Atlanta neighborhood to headlining her own comedy tour, “The Hot & Flashy” tour, Patricia Williams—better known by her stage name Ms. Pat—has built an impressive name for herself. With sheer grit and determination, Ms. Pat has risen above the challenges of poverty - [Best of Jax 2024 Winner Graphics](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/15/best-of-jax-2024-winner-graphics/) - Best of Jax 2024 Winner Graphics - [SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/12/southern-fried-funeral-antics-at-the-alhambra/) - The Alhambra Theatre launches into 2025 with the fast-paced comedy, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL, one of two plays by writing duo Osborne and Eppler. Set in Mississippi, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL’s action takes place over several days in August in the home of Dorothy Frye (Peg Pachal), who has just lost her husband, Dewey. Dorothy is faced - [Ring Leader: Wrestling legend gets the big-screen treatment](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/10/ring-leader-wrestling-legend-gets-the-big-screen-treatment/) - Words by Shelton Hull Queen of the Ring is a new film about the late great Mildred Burke (1915-1989), who was the first great female star in professional wrestling. It's scheduled for official release on March 7, nationally, but local audiences will be among the first in the world to see the finished product - [Snap, Post, Repeat: ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/snap-post-repeat/) - Jacksonville’s Most Insta-Worthy & TikTok-Friendly Hotspots Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville is no stranger to having Instagrammable and TikTok worthy spots for people to capture fun memories. The variety of creative and beautiful sightings around the city ranges from stunning murals to unique entertainment venues. As Jacksonville continues to grow, it’s only right that - [A Super MAMMA MIA! Troupe Downtown](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/08/a-super-mamma-mia-troupe-downtown/) - Unlike many of the numerous jukebox musicals around town this year, British playwright Catherine Johnson did not use the music of ABBA to write the musical about the group ABBA. Partnered with primary ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (some songs with Stig Anderson), she instead wove ABBA's music through a unique storyline to take - [Make Room for Daddy](https://folioweekly.com/2025/01/09/make-room-for-daddy/) - Dude Dad Debuts in Duuuval Words by Shelton Hull Whereas social media was once the ugly duckling of the communications world, platforms like YouTube and TikTok have now become the most reliable indicators of social trends, and the primary means by which stars are made today, particularly in regard to music and comedy. Some - [Theater in Jacksonville](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/theater-in-jacksonville/) - Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville may be known for its beaches and river, but the city’s theatrical scene has created its own reputation: The River City is evolving into an exciting hub for live theater. FSCJ Artist Series The FSCJ Artist Series has been bringing nationally touring Broadway shows, musicians, magic and more - [A COLLECTION OF MY BRILLIANTLY WITTY, SUPREMELY CREATIVE, DELIGHTFULLY AMUSING MOVIE REVIEWS AS SOMEONE WHO IS EXTREMELY HUMBLE AND MODEST AND IS BUT A LOWLY VIEWER WHO’S FAVORITE MOVIE HAS TWO STARS ON LETTERBOXD. ENJOY.](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/a-collection-of-my-brilliantly-witty-supremely-creative-delightfully-amusing-movie-reviews-as-someone-who-is-extremely-humble-and-modest-and-is-but-a-lowly-viewer-whos-favorite-movie-has-tw/) - Words by Waverly Loyd REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (2000) -This almost made me stop taking my Ozempic. Keyword … almost. I mean, have you SEEN this waist? Me either, hmu if you find it. Watched Oct. 30, 2024 THE VANISHING (1988) This is the scariest movie Stanley Kubrick has ever seen? Apologies, I - [A Not-so-Lost Art ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/a-not-so-lost-art/) - Words and Photos by Carmen Macri Some of us never stood a chance with our handwriting. Some of us tried valiantly to fix it in middle school, only to fail miserably. And then there are the truly unlucky ones (like me) who missed out entirely because by the time we hit elementary school, cursive - [Velvet Underground](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/100994/) - Words by Amiyah Golden As warm winds blow and the weather fluctuates, it can be difficult to really embrace that holiday spirit with the absence of snow blanketing the streets of Jacksonville. We often try to find ways to supplement that “White Christmas” feeling and rekindle that yuletide merriment. Lucky for us, the creators - [INAUGURAL JACKSONVILLE MURAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED!](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/inaugural-jacksonville-mural-festival-announced/) - Words by Jason Tetlak The National Mural Awards has invited three nationally recognized muralists to the First Coast to paint alongside local artists for the first ever Jacksonville Mural Festival. The event, which will be held Jan. 22-25, 2025 promises to add color to the growing Rail Yard District and help highlight the economic growth - [Loud and Bad: Hogbean](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/loud-and-bad-hogbean/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez and Photos by Amiyah Golden It’s 3 p.m. at Cool Stuff Vintage, technically 3:05pm as I was running late to meet up with Hogbean, a local country, alternative rock band. Or as they refer themselves in their Instagram bio: a “Cosmic Swamp Country” band. As I made my way into - [Bouqets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/bouqets-and-brickbats/) - Bouq: To Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Britni Burkins Allstate for going above and beyond for this year’s toy drive hosted by “Folio.” Because of their generosity, nearly 100 bicycles were delivered to children in need on Ken Knight Drive. Brick: From one of our loyal readers: My wife and I take our - [January Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-horoscopes-4/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries While the new year is usually a time for setting goals and being productive, you may want to take a lazier approach, Aries, and pace yourself. This last year has been quite the whirlwind for you. With Mars still in retrograde amping up your home spaces, - [New Music Monthly - January](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/new-music-monthly-january/) - Words by Amiyah Golden Jan. 3 Lil Baby “Wham” Lil Baby is back with the release of his highly anticipated album, “Wham,” which comes as his first full-length release in two years. The rapper will have features from artists including GloRilla, Travis Scott, Rod Wave and Future. There are also whispers of a possible feature - [January Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-special-events/) - Jan. 2 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl EverBank Stadium taxslayergatorbowl.com Jan. 4 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jax PAL 5K Ed Austin Regional Park 1stplacesports.com Jan. 8 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jan. 11 Resolution Run BestBet Orange Park - [January Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-sports-listing-2/) - Jan. 2 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl EverBank Stadium taxslayergatorbowl.com Jan. 4 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jax PAL 5K Ed Austin Regional Park 1stplacesports.com Jan. 8 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jan. 11 Resolution Run BestBet Orange Park - [January Theater, Dance and Film Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-theater-dance-and-film-listing/) - Through Jan. 5 Venardos Circus St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Jan 3-4 The Ultimate Neil Diamond Experience Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Jan. 5 “The Sleeping Beauty” Ballet Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org Jan. 7-12 “Mamma Mia!” Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org Jan. 9-Feb. 9 “Southern Fried Funeral” - [January Art Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-art-listing-3/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com The Corner Gallery at The Jessie “Marcus Williams: Un-American Gods,” through Feb. 12 movingthemargins.org Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens “Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri: Mysteries that Remain,” through Jan. 12 cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast Cultural - [January Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-comedy-listing-3/) - Jan. 2 Chris Munch The Glass Factory eventbrite.com Jan. 2-4 Bill Bellamy Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Jan. 3-4 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7:30 p.m. Adult Show (21+ only), 10 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Jan. 4 Improv Comedy Night Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com Jan. 10-11 Geoffrey Asmus Comedy Zone comedyzone.com - [January Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/30/january-concert-listing-3/) - Jan. 1 Donna the Buffalo Bier Hall at Intution Ale Works intuitionaleworks.com Jan. 3 Homegrown Losers Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com The Recollectors at Blue Jay Listening Room Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com Knives, Tori Nance & more Underbelly underbellyjax.com Darin & Brooke Aldridge Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine originalcafe11.com Jan. 3-4 Best - [Decedmber Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/23/decedmber-print-horoscopes/) - Who is on the nice and naughty list? Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries: The nice list The last month of the year brings two new moons and a tidal wave of fresh starts. The doors you shut in November pave the way for the doors of December to bust wide open. - [Combined Minds ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/23/combined-minds-10/) - New Year’s Resolutions … do they work? Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Ambar: It’s the most joyful and dreadful time of the year. The final month when everybody’s minds are on gifts and holiday parties, and when those of us who are proactive start to think about our New Year’s resolutions. It’s - [Folio Weed: Stuff for Stockings](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/23/folio-weed-stuff-for-stockings/) - Words by Shelton Hull That cursed election is now over, and that means we don’t have to waste time and energy talking about politics (or politicians) for pretty much an entire year. I’m sure things will come up, here and there, but all us progressives here in Florida, and around the nation, are basically - [Bouquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/23/bouquets-and-brickbats-8/) - Bouq: To Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students Mark Magyar and Jahneen Alexander for achieving remarkable success at the prestigious Crescendo International Music Competition held at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Under the guidance of their piano teacher, Vera Watson, the pair earned an impressive score of 28/30, earning first place and an - [2024 Florida Politics ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/23/2024-florida-politics/) - Photo by USA Today Words by Johvan Merilus The 2024 Presidential election has come to an end. People have finally stopped their unfollowing phase on Instagram and torn down their front yard political signs. While Donald Trump won the majority vote and was ultimately elected president, it is yet to be seen how he - [The Tree Mourner of Clay County](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/23/the-tree-mourner-of-clay-county/) - Words by Fran Havey ’Tis probably the Irish in me, but I am, admittedly, a tree mourner. Folks may not know that Ireland was once filled with great forests of majestic oaks. Then, by the end of the 19th century, Ireland’s forest cover and mighty oaks had gone from 80% to 1% and with it - [Behind the Bar Confessions](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/23/behind-the-bar-confessions/) - Words by Lorelei Belanger Behind every beer, mixed drink or shot, there’s a story — sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartfelt, often downright bizarre. From managing the madness of a packed night in at the neighborhood bar to dealing with eclectic tourists and customers pushing the limits of politeness, bartenders see … and deal with it - [2025 Predictions](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/20/2025-predictions/) - Words by Harry Moore 2024 may be history just yet but fear not because 2025 is far from a mystery. If you’re feeling anxious about what tomorrow brings the “Folio” team has you covered — take a look at some of our boldly accurate predictions for the year ahead: After feeling he wasn’t - [Weaponizing Therapy](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/20/weaponizing-therapy/) - Words by Amiyah Golden I'm a gaslighter. Or that's what I’ve been labeled as before during an exchange of discourse that ended with a necessary rebuttal on my end. The engagement was civil and filled with moments of laughter wedged in between — and this wasn’t the first time the Scarlet “G” letter - [‘X’ Marks the Spot](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/20/x-marks-the-spot/) - Interview with “There’s Treasure Inside” author Jon Collins-Black Words by Ambar Ramirez As someone who proudly owns the entire “Pirates of the Caribbean” series on Blu-ray, my inner Jack Sparrow couldn’t resist when “Folio” caught wind of buried treasure hidden somewhere in St. Augustine. But this isn’t a long-lost trunk of gold washed ashore - [Person The Year?](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/19/person-the-year/) - Who is Trump Really Appointing? Words by Carmen Macri Every morning, it feels like there’s a new headline: “President-elect Donald Trump appoints someone with no experience in their assigned government role,” and we all just have to deal with it. These are just his nominees — most still need Senate approval, but with Republicans - [Sisterhood Like No Other](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/19/sisterhood-like-no-other/) - First Coast Sisters, Abbey of the Seven Bridges Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez The need to connect with others — the natural gravitation towards\ the community — is a shared human experience. And when an idea, moral belief or political stance is challenged, the need for community becomes that much stronger, that much - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/18/crime-time-3/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez, Carmen Macri and Shelton Hull Watch this month's crime time here. Pocket Rocket Normally, we'd begin with a strong warning against goofing around with fireworks, but this is Florida, where FAFO runs through our veins like craft beer and antidepressants, so we already know it's pointless. Let's just skip to the - [A Symphony of Talent: Eric Troyer](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/18/a-symphony-of-talent-eric-troyer/) - Words by Teresa Spencer Watch the full interview with Eric Troyer here. Starting his passion for music at the tender age of 3, musical legend Eric Troyer never imagined that he would eventually perform on various albums as a session musician and backing vocalist or keyboardist on albums by John Lennon, Celine Dion or Bonnie - [Food, Folks and Fun](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/10/food-folks-and-fun/) - Words by Shelton Hull Wine To Unwind is a new house music night taking place at Norikase, a very popular Japanese restaurant at 9734 Deer Lake Court on the city’s southside. These events take place every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 9:30pm, with The Balance King providing sonic soundscapes as patrons network and nosh. - [Peas In a Pod(cast)](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/09/peas-in-a-podcast/) - Behind the scenes of Jax Podcasters Unite Words by Shelton Hull Everyone, it seems, has a podcast these days. I have a podcast–two, actually–and you probably do, too. If you don’t, well, you’ve probably thought about it at least once, If you find yourself inclined to turn those thoughts into action, or even just learn - [The Pickle Factory is Kind of a Big Dill](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/the-pickle-factory-is-kind-of-a-big-dill/) - Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Five weeks ago, Jacksonville got a new addition to its quirky lineup of storefronts — the Pickle Factory. Step inside, and it’s like stepping into a ’70s grocery store on a color trip with neon lights, bold hues and abstract designs all around. The shelves are - [Badfish](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/badfish/) - Words by Amiyah Golden The city of St. Augustine is always a place filled with treasure and joy, but this time of year is even more delightful as the streets are adorned with lights, throngs of bodies and music. The Colonial Oak Music Park that is tucked in the heart of downtown attracts - [December Mail](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-mail/) - Activate. Revitalize. Transform. These aspirations have guided the conversation on Downtown Jacksonville for the last 20 years. During that time, many have tried to answer the core questions needed to actualize this vision: How can we build more apartments? What restaurants will attract the most people? What programs can make them stay? The City, Downtown - [Holiday Market Guide](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/holiday-market-guide/) - Dec. 4 Art Walk Holiday Market Downtown Jacksonville dtjax.com/artwalk Dec. 6 Winter Nights Market 3644 Post Street visitjacksonville.com Dec. 7 Jacksonville Holiday Market University of North Florida–University Center jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com Dec. 8 Jacksonville Pottery Studio Holiday Market Jacksonville Pottery Studio jaxpottery.com Dec. 11 Murray Hill Holiday Farm & Flea Murray Hill Farmers - [Bite by Bite](https://folioweekly.com/2024/09/30/bite-by-bite-16/) - Arlington Cajun Crab Juice Seafood & Bar Jax cajuncrabjax.com Cliff’s Bar & Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com El Fogón de Munchies facebook.com/elfogonmunchiesboricuas Fancy Sushi & Grill Japanese Restaurant fancysushiandgrill.com Fuji Sushi fujisushi-fl.com The Good Place Nutrition facebook.com/thegoodplacenutrition Grinders American Diner grindersamdiner.com La Palmerita orderlapalmerita.com Lauren’s Jazz, Blues & Seafood facebook.com/laurensseafoodbluesjazz - [Film Review: Gladiator II](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/film-review-gladiator-ii/) - Words by Harry Moore Ridley Scott returns to Ancient Rome in this sequel to his Best Picture-winning epic that sees a young warrior named Lucius (Paul Mescal) follow in the footsteps of Maximus, as a gladiator who stands up to a tyrannical emperor. Scott is a filmmaker with a workhorse-like attitude toward his career. - [For Goodness Cake! ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/for-goodness-cake/) - Local bakers Jennifer and Scott Harris compete on Hulu’s ‘Cake Toppers’ baking competition. Words by Carmen Macri Jacksonville is bursting with talent — whether in music, sports or art — and today, we’re spotlighting a duo that blends a little of everything. Jennifer and Scott Harris aren’t just artists; they’re cake sculptors extraordinaires. - [December DIGI Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-digi-horoscopes/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries It's time to pack your bags, Aries. With the new moon in Sagittarius in your zone of travel and wisdom, it’s the perfect combination to hit the road and not look back, at least for a few weeks — or months. What better travel plans than - [New Music Release December](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/new-music-release-december/) - Dec. 6 Roddy Rich “The Navy Album” Rapper, Roddy Rich is set to release his latest project, “The Navy Album.” Best known for his 2019 single, “The Box,” the artist has since amassed a following of listeners anticipating his newest album. Dec. 13 DMX “Let Us Pray: Chapter X” “Let Us Pray: Chapter X” - [Lucky’s Bar](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/luckys-bar/) - Words by Amiyah Golden The pavement that connects the fun — and occasional frenzy — of the frequented establishments of Jacksonville Beach has a new neighbor, Lucky’s Bar, which has inhabited the former building that previously belonged to the beloved Shim Sham Room. With many patrons mourning the unforeseen closure of the bar that - [Post-Pandemic Music Scene Revitalized](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/post-pandemic-music-scene-revitalized/) - Words by Johvan Merilus As the world moves past the pandemic, the streets of Jacksonville are once again alive as music is pulsating throughout the city in recognition of live music making its return. Musical festivals have always been a part of the city's vibrant arts and culture scene and are currently going through a - [December Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-special-events/) - Through Dec.1 San Marco Art Festival Balis Park sanmarcoartfestival.com Christmas Made in the South Prime Osborn Convention Center madeinthesouthshows.com Through Dec. 29 Glowing Gardens Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens jacksonvillearboretum.org Through Jan. 1 Deck the Chairs Seawalk Pavilion deckthechairs.org Through Jan. 5 “Mission: Astronaut” Museum of Science & History themosh.org - [An Ethereal Sound: Dejah Symone](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/an-ethereal-sound-dejah-symone/) - Words & photos by Amiyah Golden Purpose helps push the pen that jots down the various dreams, encounters, sermons and inspiration forward for local Jacksonville artist Dejah Symone. Her own narrative is conveyed through her vocal eloquence. As a songstress that I admired through the limited scope of social media, I was always captivated - [Spotlight on Adam Madrid: A Creative Force Shaping Jacksonville’s Film and Arts Scene ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/spotlight-on-adam-madrid-a-creative-force-shaping-jacksonvilles-film-and-arts-scene/) - Words by Johvan Merilus In the vibrant tapestry of Jacksonville's creative community, few figures stand out quite like Adam Madrid. As director and editor for Argyle Forest Films, co-creator of the LOL JAX Film Festival, and city producer for the Jacksonville 48 Hour Film Project (not to mention Film Production Coordinator for the City of - [December Sports Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-sports-listing-2/) - Dec. 1 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans EverBank Stadium jaguars.com Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races The Guana Research Reserve 1stplacesports.com Dec. 3 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Dec. 5-6 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Dec. 6 Light Up the - [Lights & Laughs](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/lights-laughs/) - Words & photos by Lorelei Belanger For 31 years, Nights of Lights has transformed historic downtown St. Augustine with over 3 million lights, drawing thousands of visitors for the 70-day tradition. The festival stems from the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the windows of houses during the Christmas holidays. Every year, - [December Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-theater-dance-and-film/) - Through Dec 8, 2024 “Daddy Longlegs” Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliacommunitytheatre.org Through Dec. 24 “A Christmas Story: The Musical” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Dec. 2 An Evening with Chevy Chase w/screening of “Christmas Vacation” Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Dec. 4 World Premiere of “The Man in the White Van” Cinemark Jacksonville - [December Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-nightlife-2/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room Brewing greenroombrewing.com - [Ink & Identity: The Stories Behind the Skin](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/ink-identity-the-stories-behind-the-skin/) - Words & Photos by Lorelei Belanger Body art has evolved from being taboo, alternative or subculture to more mainstream, no longer just ink on skin but personal stories, tributes to things that matter most to people, expressions of identities and memorials. In the United States, 32% of adults have at least one tattoo with 69% - [December Art Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-art-listing-2/) - The Art Center Cooperative tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com The Corner Gallery at The Jessie “Marcus Williams: Un-American Gods,” through Feb.12, 2025 movingthemargins.org Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens “Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri: Mysteries that Remain,” through Jan. 12, 2025 cummermuseum.org FemArt Gallery femartgallery.org First Coast - [December Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-comedy-listing-2/) - Dec. 5 Anger Management Comedy Starring Leroy Gordon Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Open Mic Stand-up Comedy Night w/ Flo.Funny Justice Pub eventbrite.com Dec. 6-7 Tony Tone Comedy Zone comedyzone.com First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7:30 p.m. Adult Show (21+ only), 10 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Dec. 7 Don’t Tell Comedy - [Slowdive](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/slowdive/) - Words & photos by Amiyah Golden A perfect night under the crepuscular sky — that was plagued moments earlier with rain — summoned listeners to fill the seats and the pit below to await the impending presence of Slowdive. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre housing us all, a diverse audience of fans, representing the cultural impact - [Read All About It!](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/read-all-about-it-3/) - Words by Shelton Hull A Rough Guide to Local Literature in 2024 R.I.P. to Leonard Riggio, who died this past Aug. 27. You’ve probably never heard of him, but he most assuredly made significant contributions to your life. Why is that? Because he’s the guy who bought a single bookstore in New York City - [December Concert Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/02/december-concert-listing-2/) - Dec. 1 Last Waltz Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine originalcafe11.com East Side Pirates Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com Dec. 2 American Aquarium Underbelly underbellyjax.com Dec. 3 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Tas Cru Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine originalcafe11.com Dec. 4 Robert Earl Keen’s “Lights, Camera, Christmas!” Florida - [It's A CHRISTMAS STORY time at Alhambra](https://folioweekly.com/2024/12/01/its-a-christmas-story-time-at-alhambra/) - For fans of the 1983 classic comedy film, A CHRISTMAS STORY, hopefully you already have your tickets for Alhambra's production. If not, the best you can do is their waiting list, since they are sold out! The show very closely follows the movie's storyline of young Ralphie Parker (Keegan Carroll) who desperately wants a Red - [Folio Soapbox](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/27/soapbox-november/) - Do you ever have something you’re itching to say but you’re too afraid to do so? Scared you’ll get canceled over the candid conversations you have in the privacy of your own home or mind? Is there a secret that you need to let go to finally feel released? Well, we embrace controversy and oversharing - [Holiday Movie Guide](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/27/holiday-movie-guide/) - Words by Harry Moore The holidays are the perfect time to get together with the family and go to the movies or catch up on the year’s gems that you may have missed. Here’s a little breakdown of some of the highlights you can look forward to checking out. At the Cinema - [Overpass Protestors](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/27/overpass-protestors/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri If posters with phrases like "No On Four," "Pro-Israel," "Make America Great Again" or "TRUMP" seem familiar and bring vivid images to mind, you’ve probably driven past Emerson and University on I-95, where right-leaning protesters often gather on the infamous overpass. And if you are anything like - [Boquets and Brickbats](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/27/boquets-and-brickbats/) - BOUQ: To Feeding North East Florida for making it easier for those in need to find free groceries, hot meals, soup kitchens and food pantries. One of those ways is a web app that allows users to search for the food pantries closest to them — feedingnefl.org/find-food-now. With Thanksgiving in mind, we give them - [Combined Minds: What Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish Says About You](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/27/combined-minds-what-your-favorite-thanksgiving-side-dish-says-about-you/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Ambar: It’s that time of year again—the time those of us who somehow always say the wrong thing dread the most. Thanksgiving. Carmen: And for those of us who are a little less dramatic… a time to overindulge in liquor, stuffing and pumpkin pie — and - [November Print Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/27/november-print-horoscopes/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries Are you preparing for your pre-retrograde kickoff of your ruling planet, Aries? As Mars does what it does best, Pluto will also be preparing for its permanent departure from Capricorn on Nov. 19 which is a hail mary for you. This could prove to either be - [Fair Dinkum: King Stingray takes Florida](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/26/fair-dinkum-king-stingray-takes-florida/) - Words by Shelton Hull “Life in Australia is always kind of wild, especially when you live in the bush,” said Roy Kellaway, the leader of King Stingray, who was about as far from the bush as possible when his band opened for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on - [Holiday Gift Ideas –](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/26/holiday-gift-ideas/) - Duval Dogs Gift Certificate This local daycare and boarding facility for pups has more than 5,000 square feet of space including climate controlled kennels and separate play areas for both large and small dogs. Duval Dogs has natural grass, unlike similar facilities, and they never charge for extras. duvaldogs.com Cool Stuff from Cool Stuff Vintage - [Folio Weed: Surveying the Wreckage](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/25/folio-weed-surveying-the-wreckage/) - Words by Shelton Hull This column is being written two days after an election day that, by my own personal standards, was a total disaster in every conceivable way. Let’s quickly address the elephant in the room, so to speak: I despise Trump and his supporters, and I have no respect for them or - [November Film Reviews](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/25/november-film-reviews-2/) - Words by Harry Moore Anora The latest film from writer-director Sean Baker follows a young exotic dancer who elopes with a Russian oligarch’s son to the dismay of his parents. Over the course of his career, Sean Baker has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in American cinema and a true trailblazer - [THE ILLUSIONISTS will add magic to your season](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/24/add-some-magic-to-your-season-with-the-illusionists/) - This Tuesday, for one night only, the record-breaking THE ILLUSIONISTS-MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will be onstage at the Performing Arts Center in Jacksonville. Having originated on Broadway, the show features rotating performers who have wowed audiences around the world since 2012. Multi-award-winning Chris Cox – The Mentalist - has performed on Broadway, London's West End, - [Hamburger Mary's](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/22/hamburger-marys/) - Words and photos by Amiyah Golden Fabulous, audacious and unapologetic, Jordyn Sinclair is a prominent figure in the drag and LGBTQIA+ community - locally and beyond - as an entertainer and an advocate . A Michigan girl with a Texas-sized heart and upbringing, Sinclair has spearheaded the reopening of the beloved Hamburger Mary’s, which was - [Artist By Accident: RJ Higgins](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/22/artist-by-accident-rj-higgins/) - Words by Lorelei Belanger “I’m RJ Higgins and I’m an artist, kind of by accident.” In 2010, RJ Higgins had an ATV accident, fracturing C1, C2, C3 and bursting C4 vertebrae in his neck. He was paralyzed from the neck down with many people thinking he would be “fully paralyzed and driving a - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/22/crime-time-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez, Carmen Macri & Shelton Hull Touchdowns and Takedowns At most football games, fans keep their eyes on the field — but at the recent Florida-Georgia rivalry match (aka "The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party"), all eyes were on the stands. A little chaos is expected at a game with divided, - [Dear Dumbs,](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/22/dear-dumbs-30/) - Dear Dumbs, I have been divorced from my husband for 15 years now. Our divorce was mostly my fault. I cheated on him. He didn’t deserve it, but you know how the story goes. I had a co-worker who was sweet on me, and when the moment presented itself, we did it. It wasn’t a - [Rumor Has It](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/21/rumor-has-it/) - Is First Baptist Church controlling Downtown development? Words by Ambar Ramirez It’s one of the oldest and largest Baptist congregations in Jacksonville. And probably one of the most influential. Whether you were born and raised in Jacksonville or moved to this bold city in recent years, chances are you know of First Baptist Church. Founded - [Super Surfer Girl Lanea Mons](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/21/super-surfer-girl-lanea-mons/) - Words by Carmen Macri The Super Girl Surf Pro returned to Jacksonville for its fourth consecutive year, Nov. 8-10, while the competition itself celebrated its 18th anniversary. Originally held exclusively in Oceanside, California, where it featured surfing, skateboarding and even snowboarding, the event has expanded its reach and adapted to its Jacksonville setting. While - [Laughter isn't foreign to THE FOREIGNER](https://folioweekly.com/2024/11/12/laughter-isnt-foreign-to-the-foreigner/) - It's Betty Meek's Fishing Lodge Resort in Rural Georgia. The racist local building inspector, Owen Musser (Alan Morton), has cited the lodge for the brickwork needing replacement, and if Betty (Kelley Norman) can't afford to fix it, she'll have to sell cheap. It’s a familiar setting for local theatergoers with a familiar and lovable (although - [Untold Stories to Tell](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/untold-stories-to-tell/) - Words by Shelton Hull Barbara Colaciello is a local legend whose ties to Northeast Florida go back decades, and that legacy continues with the fourth season of Untold Stories, which begins on Thursday night, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Florida Theatre. Presented jointly by the Florida Theatre, the series takes the classic - [The Pursuit of Release](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/the-persuit-of-release/) - Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden I was recently able to immerse myself into the mind of local artist Chris Rudasill with his EP, “Blood on Blood” which I had the privilege of reviewing a couple issues back. My thoughts before came simply as a blind consumer, without getting to fully connect with the - [Unsound Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/unsound-minds/) - Words by John M. Phillips Firearm Dealers like Palmetto State Armory are Using Memes and Hate Speech to Counter the “Trump Slump” while Marketing to Mass Shooters on Alt Websites and Message boards Thoughts and prayers are not enough. They never have been. The same people who stoke fear, division and animosity among humans directly - [Calm in a Glass](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/calm-in-a-glass/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri ’Tis the season for cozy comfort drinks, and what better way to spice things up than switching liquor for some CBD oil? Sometimes having a nice mocktail is exactly what we need, but what if we also want to feel a li’l somethin’ somethin’ without drinking alcohol, - [New Music Releases November](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/new-music-releases-november/) - Nov. 1 The Cure “Songs of a Lost World” The English new wave/alternative rock band that has given us numerous songs such as “Love Song,” “Just Like Heaven,” “Pictures of You and more is releasing their 14th studio album this November. While their fame was at its peak in the early 90s, their musical impact - [November Nightlife](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/100246/) - Arlington Atlantis Lounge instagram.com/theatlantis_jax Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Club Heaven clubheavenjax.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Beach Bowl beachbowljax.com Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Casa Marina casamarinahotel.com Culhane’s culhanesirishpub.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Fly’s Tie Irish Pub facebook.com/flystieirishpub Green Room Brewing greenroombrewing.com - [Slicing and Brewing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/slicing-and-brewing/) - Brent and Jennifer’s Journey with Butcher & Bean Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez One often hears the saying, home is where the heart is, but for Jennifer Civitillo and Brent Burgoyne, home is where an espresso bar and a craft butchery collide — Butcher & Bean. This neighborhood market, nestled in St. Augustine, - [Notes on Dave Koz](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/notes-on-dave-koz/) - Words by Shelton Hull It’s Jacksonville, and it is the holiday season, and that means Dave Koz & Friends are bringing their Christmas Tour back to the Florida Theatre. It’s the Koz’s 15th appearance there since 2014, making him one of the venue’s most popular acts over the past decade. That Tuesday night show, on - [Impact Players](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/impact-players/) - Words by Shelton Hull and Photos by Ambar Ramirez From its earliest days, Jacksonville has been known for its ability to attract young people of great potential, across a wide range of fields. But just as crucial to our collective brand is the massive array of talent that we've exported, chief amongst them the men - [Florida Georgia for Dummies](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/florida-georgia-for-dummies/) - Words by Lorelei Belanger College football rivalries run deep, especially in the South. One of the biggest rivalries is between the University of Florida (UF) and the University of Georgia (UGA). Most people, even non-football fans, know about the annual game, held at EverBank Stadium, right here in Jacksonville. Many people, especially non-football fans may - [In Conversation With BoBo](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/in-conversation-with-bobo/) - Classic Evermind comic book character comes to life with AI Words by Ambar Ramirez ChatGPT, IRobots, Autonomous Vehicles, Generative Fill … Every day it seems that a new AI tool is released to the public. And with the rapid rise of AI, it comes as no surprise that Rapport and 247 Comics have - [Got the Blues?](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/got-the-blues/) - Words and Photos by Sam Kaplan If you’ve lived in Jacksonville for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen military planes and helicopters flying low and fast around the city. With Jax having multiple military installations within city limits, and another nearby at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay (just about an hour north), this - [November [Digi] Horoscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/november-digi-horoscopes/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Aries With the new moon kicking off the month of November, use it as a sign to start over — new beginnings. And with the new moon being in Scorpio, your house of transformation, there is not much you can do besides sit back and let the - [The Holy Punt](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/the-holy-punt/) - Collegiate Football Program Comes to Jacksonville Community College Words by Carmen Macri Jacksonville recently welcomed its very first community college football program at Jacksonville Athletic Academy Christian College, which is huge news for the city. Necho Carroll and his brother first launched the program in early 2021 aiming to give student-athletes who missed - [Party in the Front and the Back: Inside Jacksonville PorchFest](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/party-in-the-front-and-the-back-inside-jacksonville-porchfest/) - Words by Carmen Macri Jacksonville’s one-of-a-kind festival returns for its 10th anniversary, bringing live music, art and local vendors to the historic porches of Springfield Nov. 9. For some backstory; Elizabeth Augustus, a San Marco resident, attended her first porch festival while visiting upstate New York, the origin of Porch Festival, a little - [The Digital Age of the NFL](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/the-digital-age-of-the-nfl/) - Words by Quinn Gray (Gray’s Gridiron) Upon your first step into any stadium, sports bar or tailgate, chances are the first words you’ll hear buzzing around you aren’t about fans cheering for their favorite team, but rather sports fans chatting about the performance of fantasy teams or projections for that night’s parlay. Unless a - [November Film Reviews](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/november-film-reviews/) - Words by Harry Moore The Apprentice An ambitious slum lord from Queens seeks to escape his father’s shadow and ascends to the affluent world of Manhattan real estate under the guidance of his contentious attorney. Of course, that slum lord is none other than Donald Trump and his attorney is the infamous Roy Cohn, - [November Special Events](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/november-special-events-2/) - Through Nov. 14 Jewish Cutural Arts Festival Various locations jcajax.org Through Jan. 5, 2025 Mission: Astronaut Museum of Science & History themosh.org Through Feb. 2, 2025 “Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated” Museum of Science & History themosh.org Nov. 2 Casino Night Historically Hoppy Brewing Company loveforethiopia.org Nov. 2-3 Right Whale Festival Main - [November Theater, Dance and Film](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/november-theater-dance-and-film/) - Through Nov. 2 “Cadillac Crew” San Marco Church lumenrep.org Through Nov, 3 “The Beverly Hillbillies” Artist Connection Theatre artistconnectiontheatre.org “Rocky Horror Show” Live! Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com “Jekyll & Hyde” Players by the Sea playersbythesea.org Through Nov. 10 “The Wedding Singer” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Through Nov. 16 - [November Art Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/november-art-listing-2/) - The Art Center Cooperative “A View From My Window,” through Nov. 9 tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery Silver Jubilee Exhibition butterfieldgarage.com The Corner Gallery at The Jessie “Marcus Williams: Un-American Gods,” through Feb.12, 2025 movingthemargins.org Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens “Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri: Mysteries that Remain,” through - [November Comedy Listing](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/november-comedy-listing-2/) - Nov. 1 Phatt Katz Comedy Thang Breezy Jazz House phattkatz.com Nov. 1-2 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7:30 p.m. Adult Show (21+ only), 10 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Nov. 1-3 Felipe Esparza Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Nov. 2 The Mullet Comedy Show Third Space Improv, St. Augustine 3rdspaceimprov.com Nov. 7 - [November Concerts](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/november-concerts/) - Nov. 1 Kale That Raps Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com I Am Sent Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com Havok Kona Clubhouse konaskatepark.com Nov. 1-2 Goose St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Nov. 2 Taylor Hunnicutt Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Pop Evil Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Chelsea Saddler Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com Unhinged: - [What We’re Reading October](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/23/what-were-reading-october/) - Djibouti Read by Harry Moore Author: Elmore Leonard Genre: Crime Fiction Published: 2010 An American documentarian and her multi-skilled assistant arrive in the African nation Djibouti in order to document the rising wave of piracy that has afflicted the region, only to find far more than they bargained - [Bricks and Bouqs](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/23/bricks-and-bouqs-4/) - BOUQ To media outlets in Jacksonville for fact checking and reporting the real news. Contrary to what Dean Black of the Duval GOP says (in this issue!), we appreciate your dedication and determination to get the story and get to the truth. (More on Black in a minute.) To Bishop Kenny High School for being - [Dear Dumbs,](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/23/dear-dumbs-29/) - Dear Dumbs, Boy, do I have something juicy for you two. My husband and I live in a really cool neighborhood. We’ve lived here for 15 years. About a year ago our next door neighbor sold his home. He sold it to a single woman. She’s very attractive and professional. She’s been a very good - [Combined Minds](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/23/combined-minds-9/) - Why do we love being scared & lore behind haunted houses Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Carmen: We won’t bore you with the details you should already know if you truly are a “Folio” fan (wink wink), but with Halloween right around the corner, let’s chat a bit about why we enjoy - [Crime Time](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/22/crime-time/) - Words by Folio Staff Facebook Marketplace Deals Turn Dangerous On Oct. 1, JSO officers apprehended two teenagers for robbing a man during a supposed Facebook Marketplace transaction. The victim, believing he was getting a deal on a PlayStation, arrived at the meeting spot only to realize he had been set up. The teens held - [Folio’s 2024 Ballot Cheat Sheet](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/21/folios-2024-ballot-cheat-sheet/) - Words by Harry Moore The arrival of an abundance of yard signs, political ads and a need to walk on conversational eggshells around in-laws and co-workers can only mean one thing: Election season is in full swing with the Nov. 5 deadline to vote looming large. Given the number of candidates running for various offices - [The Blame Game ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/21/the-blame-game/) - Words by Carmen Macri Though two sides of the same coin, they couldn’t be more different. Despite all the talk of unity, the reality couldn’t be further from it—even at the local level. The political divide has become so stark across the country—and within our own city—that friendships and relationships are unraveling over opposing - [Humans of Jacksonville: Gunnel Humphreys](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/18/humans-of-jacksonville-gunnel-humphreys/) - Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez If you’ve heard of Edge City, you’ve likely heard of Gunnel Humphreys. For 50 years, Humphreys' daily routine was familiar and consistent. Her mornings began at 6 a.m., and after breakfast and a quick outfit change, she and her partner Tom would hop on their bikes and head - [904’s Next Big Athletes ](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/18/904s-next-big-athletes/) - Words and photos by Lorelei Belanger It’s no secret Jacksonville is proud of its sports teams, being home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Jacksonville Icemen, and the Jacksonville Sharks. The sports pride doesn’t end with the pro teams, as many record holding high schoolers call Northeast Florida home. Winston YMCA hosted - [Throwbacks, Tanks and Trevor’s 25th](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/18/throwbacks-tanks-and-trevors-25th/) - Words by Quinn Gray (Gray’s Gridiron) and photos by Sam Kaplan (SK Photography) The first four weeks of the NFL season weren’t kind to the Jaguars. And unfortunately, the fans weren’t either. “Worst team in the NFL!” “Travis Hunter, YOU are a Jacksonville Jaguar!” “What happened to these guys?” Seemingly every media personality, armchair - [Folio Weed - Wet Work](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/18/folio-weed-wet-work/) - Words by Shelton Hull If you, the reader, are anything like me, then you likely long ago surrendered to the wisdom of the almighty algorithm. For example, I do most of my music-listening via YouTube; I assume that’s evidence of some deeper pathology, but I don’t care. Their recommendations have proven to be consistently - [Jax Punx](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/18/jax-punx/) - Words and photos by Amiyah Golden Music bridges the gap between language, experiences, culture and so many other contrasting entities that make up the individual human experience. And while we live in an extremely divisive climate today — the shared giddiness of blasting sublime tunes from your favorite artist or the pleasure of unearthing - [October HORRORscopes](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/17/october-horrorscopes-2/) - Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Read at your own risk (all of this is satire; please don’t call and hex us) Aries The emptiness will last forever. There will be no reprieve. No one is here to help you save the skeletons in your closet —who are also your only friends. Doom - [Mission Misunderstood - Crew-9](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/17/mission-missunderstood-crew-9/) - Words and Photos by Sam Kaplan On Saturday, Sept. 28, at 1:17 pm EST, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster B1085 — on its second-ever flight-– ignited its nine Merlin engines and lifted off from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Mounted atop the booster was Crew Dragon Freedom– on its fourth - [Downtown we will rock you with THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/16/downtown-we-will-rock-you-with-the-ultimate-queen-celebration/) - This Friday (10/18), Jacksonville rock fans are going to get a special treat. THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION is coming to our city for one performance only. This is not a typical tribute or impersonation show, nor is it a story about Freddy Mercury and the original group. This is a group of musicians with a - [It's a wedding party at THE WEDDING SINGER](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/05/its-a-wedding-party-at-the-wedding-singer/) - Throw back to the days of disco, overdone perms for women and long hair for men, and you've got the makings of the party that is THE WEDDING SINGER. The show opens at a wedding reception, where lead singer Robbie Hart (Jake Pearce) is singing with his bandmates Sammy (Paul Gary) and George (Nick Cooper). - [A SIDE-SPLITTING EVENING with THE GOLDEN GIRLS](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/02/a-side-splitting-evening-with-the-golden-girls/) - You don't need to be a die-hard fan of the '80s to have a side-splitting evening with THE GOLDEN GIRLS, THE LAUGHS CONTINUE, at the Performing Arts Center downtown. It's fun for all ages and genders - over 18. It's a very raunchy spinoff of its namesake sitcom that ran seven years with 180 episodes. - [Tackling, Talking and Teamwork](https://folioweekly.com/2024/09/30/tackling-talking-and-teamwork/) - Words by Lorelei Belanger A team of women, supporting each other, doing something they love AND supporting their community? That’s exactly what the Jacksonville Women’s Rugby team does and has been doing since 2006. The team of women, called The Sinners, meet to practice twice a week throughout their season, which runs September through - [Romanticizing True Crime](https://folioweekly.com/2024/09/30/romanticizing-true-crime/) - Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden The light from the dim candles on my mantle cast shadows on the wall adjacent to the television used to stream my content of choice for the night. The one-degree difference in the weather and the voices urging me to decorate for the impending Halloween season is just - [Lovett or Leave It](https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/01/lovett-or-leave-it/) - Lyle Lovett returns to Florida Words by Shelton Hull By the time Lyle Lovett and his Large Band return to the Florida Theatre on Thursday night, October 3, he will have been on the road for months, but you won't know that from watching him on stage. When we spoke with him in late - [Mail](https://folioweekly.com/2024/09/30/mail/) - Op-ed Title: Gun violence in America "We should have listened to Tracy" Please bare with me as I explain my quoted title above with some background information about myself and my reason for that title. I have been a music lover my whole life. 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