The Asian Night Market returns to RiversEdge this weekend. | Asian Night Market via Facebook
Published on July 29, 2026 at 5:02 pm
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A thought-provoking play, an Asian food market Downtown, and a celebration of music on vinyl are What to Do this weekend.
American Son
All weekend
The 5 & Dime | Arlington
This one is heavy. The 5 & Dime presents American Son, a searing, high-tension drama written by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Rhodie Jackson. Set over the course of a single night, the story follows two parents searching for answers at a police station after their Black teenage son goes missing. Thought-provoking and impactful, this performance will definitely stay with you long after the lights go up.
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8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m.-5 p.m. matinee on Sunday | 10131 Atlantic Blvd. | Tickets start at $28.50 | Tickets and more info
Asian Night Market
Friday and Saturday
RiversEdge Park | Downtown Jacksonville, Southbank
I loved this event back when it was held in a parking lot along Beach Boulevard, so this upgrade to the Downtown riverfront sounds amazing! This long-standing monthly market brings together authentic street food from the Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Cambodia and Vietnam. Bring a few friends, grab bites from a couple of stalls, and hang out by the water to watch the sunset. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a few dolphins playing in the river.
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | 2010 Prudential Drive | Free and open to the public | More info
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Jax Summer Record Fair
Sunday
Phoenix Arts District | Jacksonville
Calling all vinyl lovers! The Jax Summer Record Fair is back, bringing 40+ vendors with thousands of records, CDs, cassettes and music-themed collectibles. While this fair is usually hosted at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, organizers wisely moved the summer edition into the fully air-conditioned Liberty Building over in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District so nobody melts (and no records are damaged) in the August heat. There will be all-vinyl DJs spinning all day, plus beer, wine, and food for purchase. It’s totally free to drop in, but why not dig around for a new album for yourself or the vinyl enthusiast in your life?
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 2336 N. Liberty St. | Free and open to the public | More info
