Stories about music culture in Jacksonville, including artist features, reviews, and coverage of live performances.
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Spectators enjoy Porch Fest. | Porch Fest via Facebook
November 6, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Lincolnville Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Super Girl Surf Festival

The Lincolnville Festival in St. Augustine, PorchFest in Springfield and the Super Girl Surf Festival at Jacksonville Beach are What…

By Amy Garrett

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TWEN band members Ian Jones and Jane Fitzsimmons on the beach in St. Johns County | Mego Lockett
October 27, 2025

Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new album

TWEN says Vilano Beach and Jacksonville played a pivotal role in their forthcoming album’s production.…

By Noah Hertz

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The Ximenez-Fatio house is at 20 Aviles St. In St. Augustine. | Kaia Wright, Jacksonville Today
October 16, 2025

WHAT TO DO | ‘Mortality and Mourning’ tour; Saturday Sounds; Sunday Funday Market

A creepy candlelight tour in St. Augustine, a dance party at Friendship Fountain, and a Sunday Funday market in LaVilla…

By Amy Garrett

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October 8, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Einstein A Go-Go 40th Reunion; Barktoberfest; Riverside Music Tour

What to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend: A dance party celebrating a legendary Jax Beach club, a fundraiser…

By Amy Garrett

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Norah Jones plays during last year's Sing Out Loud headline showcase in St. Augustine. | Melissa Marcarelli, St. Johns County Cultural Events Inc.
September 15, 2025

Sing Out Loud music fest shines on local artists

One goal since the festival began nine years ago has been boosting the local music scene.…

By Noah Hertz

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July 23, 2025

WHAT TO DO | So long, Ozzy; ‘Dinner with Booker T.’; Mocama Market; ‘Oliver!’

A celebration of Ozzy Osbourne, a one-man musical show, a pop-up market, and the debut musical from a new theater…

By Amy Garrett

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Artist Mark Creegan's work, on view at Florida Mining in Riverside.
November 27, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

Shopping for locally made goods, an art gallery brunch tour, and jazz at Jacksonville Beach are the Thanksgiving week Arts…

By Matthew Shaw

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Grammy nominated Tiny Desk contest winners Tank and the Bangas headline Florida Fin Fest at the Seawalk Pavilion this weekend | Credit: Courtesy of the artist
September 14, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Sept. 15-17

Visual arts in LaVilla, music at Jacksonville Beach and a new atrium exhibit at Downtown’s MOCA are this weekend’s Arts…

By Matthew Shaw

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April 27, 2023

ARTS PICKS | April 28-30

Live local music in Jax Beach, new art Downtown and a musical to bring you back to highschool are this…

By Matthew Shaw

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March 23, 2023

ARTS PICKS | March 24-26

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday  Beaches…

By Matthew Shaw

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Credit: Courtesy of the Jacksonville Symphony
December 14, 2022

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 16-18

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Print…

By Matthew Shaw

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December 7, 2022

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 9-11

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Milagros:…

By Matthew Shaw

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Courtesy of the artist
December 1, 2022

ARTS PICKS | Dec. 1-4

Every Friday, Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Thursday-Friday…

By Matthew Shaw

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