Published on November 8, 2023 at 9:59 am
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.
Friday
The Uncharted Self
Touche Gallery | Fairfax
An exhibition of new works by visual artist Dimelza Broche is on view at Fairfax contemporary gallery Touché. In The Uncharted Self Broche dives deep into her own memory palace, exploring the concept of self and its relationship to one’s own body through drawings, paintings, collage and handmade frames. An opening reception is held at the gallery, at 4070 Herschel St., Suite 3, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Friday. It’s free to attend. More info.
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Friday & Saturday
Native American Arts Festival
MOSH | Southbank
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Museum of Science and History is celebrating with a two-day cultural festival. The immersive educational experience includes dance and music performances, drum and dance lessons, a frybread cooking demonstration and discussion panels, with performers and vendors representing 10 tribal heritages from across the U.S. The festival is held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets and more info.
Friday & Saturday
Mahler’s Symphony for Alma
Jacoby Symphony Hall
The 2023-2024 Jacksonville Symphony season is rolling right along. This weekend, conductor Courtney Lewis and Co. take on the music of Gustav Mahler, specifically the Austrian romantic composer’s epic Symphony for Alma. Both Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and more info.
