Women Arts Exchange includes a contemporary dance festival and visual art, all in one evening.
Published on March 5, 2026 at 10:12 am
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An immersive celebration of female artists at Jacksonville Beach, concerts inspired by books Downtown and in Mandarin, and a short-film festival in St. Augustine are What to Do this weekend in the Jacksonville area.
Women Arts Exchange
Friday and Saturday
Beaches Museum, Players By The Sea | Jacksonville Beach
This has got to be one of the coolest events I’ve written about since I began writing What To Do a year ago (🎉). The 4th Annual Women Arts Exchange is a must-see celebration of the creativity and artistry of women. It’s a three-part experience that begins with a “Sip ’n Stroll” of the gallery at the Beaches Museum featuring works by 20 visual artists across various mediums. Then, between the main events, a whimsical interlude through the Beaches Museum gardens with live monologues and immersive art that escorts you to Players by the Sea for the MOVE! Dance Festival, showcasing a curated lineup of contemporary choreographers from across the Southeast. Whew! I can’t wait.
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6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday or Saturday | 381 Beach Blvd. | Tickets: $28.52 + fees (minus $5 for students and artists) |Tickets and more info
Music Inspired by Literary Giants
Saturday and Sunday
Jacksonville Main Library | Downtown + Jacksonville Jewish Center | Mandarin
Experience the intersection of literature and music with Music Inspired by Literary Giants. Performed by the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville and conducted by Dr. Marguerite Richardson, these free, one-hour family-friendly programs are symphonic tributes to Walt Whitman, Shakespeare, Victor Hugo, Tolkien and more. Catch the evening performance at the Jacksonville Main Public Library Downtown on Saturday or at the Jacksonville Jewish Center on Sunday.
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4 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: Jacksonville Main Public Library, 303 N. Laura St. | 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Road | Free and open to the public | Tickets and more info
St. Auggie Shorts Film Festival
Friday and Saturday
Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College | St. Augustine
Film enthusiasts and aspiring creators alike should head to the historic district for the St. Auggie Shorts Film Festival. Organized by the cinematic arts program at Flagler College, the fest highlights the power of concise storytelling (all the films are 30 minutes or less) through a diverse selection of student and professional works. Beyond the screenings, the event offers Q&A sessions with filmmakers. The weekend concludes with a ceremony honoring the “Best of Fest” alongside top honors for student work, documentary, and environmental filmmaking.
Screenings start at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday | 14 Granada St. | Tickets: $25 per evening; VIP pass: $60 | Tickets and more info
