Radar: To Do in JAX 1.26-1.29

Photo from lightnermuseum.org.

Welcome to the weekend. It’s time to break out your jazz hands! We’re committed to helping your days with a little luck of the Irish. Why not head to the boat show because you’re on a boat, or want to be. Or you might flex your talents with some Curling. Whatever your tastes are, we’re here to guide you on your journey. Note: Most descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

1.26

January Jazz in the Garden at Lightner Museum
As Nights of Lights comes to a close, let’s celebrate the season one last time at the Lightner with an evening of Jazz in the Garden. Relax in the Radzinski Family Garden, enjoy live music from the Alberto Cebollero Ensemble, and food from Pele’s Wood Fire. Wine will be available for donation. Free; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 75 King St, St. Augustine, FL; lightnermuseum.org // @lightner_museum  


Young Dubliners at The Stout Snug
The Young Dubliners are a hybrid sound born from the diverse background of all the members. Their sound is a combination of traditional folk, electric rock & Celtic riffs, all with an Irish Influence. $30 standing/$35 seating; 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; 1190 Edgewood Ave. S, Jacksonville, FL; thestoutsnug.com // @thestoutsnug

1.27

75th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show at Osborn Convention Center
The North Florida Marine Association invites you to join us for the 75th Anniversary of the Jacksonville Boat Show! There will be a large variety of boats on display, from skiing, fishing, cruisers, personal water-crafts and more! Vendors will be set up for all your boating needs. Special surprises for the kids as well as Seminars and Education for the Adults. DON’T MISS IT! Get out on the water and have fun! $5 per day; 11 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Sat. & Sun.; 1000 Water St., Jacksonville, FL; primefosborn.com // @primefosborn

Old City Pirate Fest at Colonial Quarter
After 2 years in hiding, Old City Pirate Fest returns to Colonial Quarter the last weekend in January. The event features two ticketed night-time concerts and full days of family activities piratical style. Free; Starts at 5:00 p.m. on Friday; 14 South Castillo DriveSt. Augustine, FL; colonialquarter.com

1.28

FLAnimation Film Fest at Museum of Contemporary Art 
FLAnimation is an animated film fest screening the best original animations from local, regional, and international animators! Prices vary; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 333 North Laura St., Jacksonville, FL; mocajacksonville.unf.edu // @mocajax

Curling Night at Community First Igloo 
Join the Jacksonville Granite Curling Club for a night on the ice! Open to everyone whether it is your first time or have curled before. You will learn the fundamentals of curling and even play a game or two against other opponents on a full sheet of ice! Please also sign our mandatory waiver, which you may download here, and return to us via our email or print and bring with you to the event. We look forward to seeing you out on the ice! $45;  7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; 3605 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL; communityfirstigloo.com // @commfirstigloo

1.29

“Footloose the Musical” at Amelia Musical Playhouse
Don’t get busted for boppin’! When Chicago teenager Ren McCormack moves to a small town, he’s amazed to discover that the local Reverend has outlawed dancing! Ren enlists local teens to bring dancing back, and helps the town heal from a tragedy in the process. $25; 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, FL; ameliamusicalplayhouse.com // @ameliamusicalplayhouse

Best Standup Comedy Show Ever at First Coast Comedy, Jacksonville
Local favorite, Marcus Crespo hosts (Already you’re winning there.) Donald Evans, who just won “Funniest Comic in Florida” features. And Nationally Touring Headliner Rauce Padgett closes it out with his HOTTEST material for ya! This show is bound to be a BANGER! GET TIX ahead of time as this show will sell out! $17; 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2292 Mayport Road #35, Jacksonville, FL; firstcoastcomedy.com

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