Published on May 28, 2025 at 5:46 pm
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Friday
Summer at the Cummer
Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens | Riverside
This annual event series is a personal favorite for my family and me. There’s just something magical about spending a summer evening at the Cummer Museum, surrounded by live music, beautiful art, great food and the gorgeous gardens.
Now in its seventh year, Summer at the Cummer kicks off this weekend with live performances from ChillaKaya and Yael Dray, food and drinks, outdoor games, and creative energy everywhere you turn. You can even catch a weaving demonstration by the Jacksonville Weavers’ Guild in Art Connections.
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And with free admission on these special Friday evenings, there’s no better time to check out the Jacksonville art institution if you haven’t already.
829 Riverside Ave.; 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Free and open to the public. More info.
Saturday
Heavyweight closing reception
Florida Mining | Riverside
Heavyweight is an exhibition curated by Jason John that explores the Jacksonville tradition of figurative art, showcasing a diverse array of local artists who have boldly embraced the human form, portraiture, and representations of the body.
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Heavyweight showcases artists who pursued figurative expression at a time when such approaches were often dismissed or overlooked in favor of more conceptual, non-representational styles. With artists ranging from those with classical training to those involved in printmaking, mural art, paper, and street art, Heavyweight also highlights Jacksonville artists who are heavyweights in their respective disciplines.
2756 Park St.; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Free and open to the public. More info.
Saturday
Night Under the Stars
St. Johns County Equestrian Center | Hastings
Feel like getting away from it all without leaving Northeast Florida? Spend an evening enjoying the stars with St. Johns County Parks and Recreation and the Ancient City Astronomy Club. Their Astronomy 101 class offers a fun introduction to constellations, star names and celestial bodies, all led by knowledgeable local star nerds.
Whether you’re new to stargazing or looking to brush up on your astronomy skills, here’s your chance to connect with others under nothing but the night sky.
8200 Smith Road, Hastings; 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Free and open to the public. Registration and more info.
