Explore the best of Jacksonville's arts and culture events this weekend with Matt Shaw, Arts and Culture Editor at Jacksonville Today. Matt has handpicked his top three must-see events for you, featuring live music and theater productions.
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Samuel Pace, "Monk In Dali Land" ca. 2017, mixed media on wood. | Gordon W. Bailey Collection.
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ARTS PICKS | July 26-28

Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw couldn’t pick just three Arts Picks this week. His FIVE picks include a new…

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Hoosier Suffrage Quilt, before 1920, cotton plain weave, pieced, embroidered, and quilted, Frank B. Bemis Fund and with funds donated anonymously. | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
July 17, 2024

ARTS PICKS | July 19-21

Summer at the Cummer, quilts, intelligent theater in San Marco and jazz in Riverside are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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July 10, 2024

ARTS PICKS | July 12-14

Opening weekend for one-act plays in San Marco, pottery making Downtown and local authors reading in Riverside are this week’s…

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June 27, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 28-30

Events in Jacksonville Beach, Murray Hill, Downtown Jax and Avondale make this week’s Arts Picks list.…

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June 20, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 21-23

The Soul Violinist, a local photography exhibit on our Beaches, and free Saturday at MOCA are this weekend’s Arts Picks.…

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Sean Mason performs Sunday at the Ritz Theatre | Sean Mason via Instagram
June 11, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 14-16

A Father’s Day jazz concert, hip-hop and art fest in Riverside, Digital Art Fest and birthday party for James Weldon…

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June 5, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 7-9

Museum visits, the final symphony of the season and a Jacksonville Beach art opening are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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May 29, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 30-June 2

Theater in St. Augustine, art and music in Avondale and Moncrief through the eyes of a local artist are this…

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May 22, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 24-26

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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May 14, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 17-19

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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Credit: Photo by Toni Smailagic, courtesy of @cre8jax
May 8, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 10-12

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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May 1, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 3-5

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Saturday The Art of…

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April 24, 2024

ARTS PICKS | April 26-28

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday  OVERDU: The Art…

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April 17, 2024

ARTS PICKS | April 19-21

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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April 10, 2024

ARTS PICKS | April 12-14

A piano show at the Beaches, folk festival in St. Johns County and celebration of female artists and dancers are…

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April 4, 2024

ARTS PICKS | April 5-7

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Bab’s Lab Grand…

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March 27, 2024

ARTS PICKS | March 29-31

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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March 20, 2024

ARTS PICKS | March 22-24

This week’s Arts Picks are a piano prodigy; musical theater standards turned symphonic; and a celebration where you can nerd…

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March 13, 2024

ARTS PICKS | March 15-17

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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March 6, 2024

ARTS PICKS | March 8-10

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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Frank Stella's star sculptures (two of which are shows here, unstacked) have been stacked in the MOCA Jax atrium | Jason Mandella, MOCA Jax
February 29, 2024

ARTS PICKS | March 1-3

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday  Steve Hackett plays…

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February 21, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Feb. 23-25

A Downtown music fest, symphonic tribute to British musical genius and Jacksonville’s annual multicultural celebration are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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February 13, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Feb. 16-18

Romantic symphony music, a quietly moving play and blues music in St. Augustine are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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February 7, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Feb. 9-11

Jazz in St. Augustine, storytelling in Riverside and Yellow House founder Hope McMath’s first solo show are this weekend’s Arts…