Saturday

Viva La Fiesta 

James Weldon Johnson Park | Downtown Jacksonville

The popular (and only) annual Hispanic festival in Jacksonville, Viva La Fiesta returns on Saturday. (The event was rescheduled from Hispanic Heritage Month in October due to Hurricane Milton.) The fest is a full day of dancing and art in James Weldon Johnson Park. Salsa singer-songwriter Frankie Negron performs. Noon-6 p.m. Free to attend. More info.

Saturday 

Soppy Group Show 

Share Art Gallery | San Marco

New-ish locally-focused contemporary art gallery Share hosts Soppy, a group show curated by Kenny Wilson and Em Spitler featuring new works by an all-women-identifying lineup of Jax-based artists, including Stacey Koo, Dessarae Bassel, Natalie Novak, Dani Simmons and Kat Tarbet. Opening reception is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Free to attend. More info.

All Weekend

Spectral Subjects 

MOCA | Downtown Jacksonville

MOCA’s 100-year-anniversary celebration continues with the latest Project Atrium installation, Spectral Subjects, a unique and dynamic biometric art project. Dreamed up by internationally acclaimed artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Spectral Subjects uses state-of-the-art thermal imaging software and projections, calling on viewers to view the human body as a continuum with the environment around them. The exhibit is on view through June 1, 2025. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free on Saturdays. More info.