We’re committed to a weekend that is playing (board) games with your heart. Choose between fake vampires or fake murder. Have some laughs or have some lalala’s. Whatever your tastes are, we’re here to guide you on your journey. Note: Most descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

11.11

“The Vampire Diaries” & “The Originals” Reunion Convention at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Are you Team Damon or Team Stefan? If you know what that means then this is the event for you! Sink your teeth into it. Various ticket options; all weekend; 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL; creationent.com

Adam Sandler at St. Augustine Amphitheatre
A successful actor, writer, producer, and musician, Sandler has also performed on stage to live audiences on a sold-out tour across the U.S. and Canada.  In 2018, 100% Fresh was released on Netflix which was Sandler’s first comedy special in twenty years and filmed during his last concert tour. In conjunction with Netflix, Warner Bros. Records released the audio companion to Sandler’s critically acclaimed Netflix special. Beyond his beloved standup, Sandler’s films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide and his films on Netflix have been some of the streamer’s most successful. $54+. 6 p.m.; 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL; theamp.com // @theampsa

11.12

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Marriot Jacksonville Downtown Hotel
At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each admission includes our fantastic full dinner, murder mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more! Cash bar and ATM available throughout the event.  Click a show date below to see pricing and get tickets! Our Jacksonville, FL murder mystery shows are geared toward adults! Some mild content, loud noises, and adult humor will be present. Teenagers with adult supervision may be permitted. $74.95. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 245 Water St, Jacksonville, FL; thedinnerdetective.com

Karaoke at Culhane’s Irish Pub
Time to sing poorly while the drinks are done pourly? Free; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 9720 Deer Lake Court Jacksonville, FL; culhanesirishpub.com

11.13

Kevin Hart Reality Check at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the years Hart has become Hollywood’s box office powerhouse, opening ten films at number one at the box office with $4.23 billion revenue at the global box office. Hart is the Chairman of HARTBEAT and Founder of HartBeat Ventures. Both of these companies play an integral part of his eco-system serving as an incubator for extraordinary growth and creativity. Hart continues to develop, star, and produce feature films and television and podcasts via HARTBEAT for his various partners which include Netflix, Peacock, Sirius XM and Audible. In 2020 Hart released his seventh hour long stand-up special, “Zero Fu**ks Given,” which quickly became Netflix’s biggest stand-up special of 2020 and earned him a Grammy nomination for “Best Comedy Album”. Hart also earned Emmy nominations for “Die Hart,” for “Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series” along with an Emmy nomination for his Docu-series, “Don’t F**k This Up”. Kevin is a New York Times Best Selling author twice over and his first Audible original, “The Decision,” was nominated for an Audie award for “Best Original Audiobook in 2021.” Tix start at $57+; 7 p.m.; 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL; vystarveteransarena.com // @vystararena 

Last Day of the Jacksonville Fair at Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville
Rides! Animals! Food! Who doesn’t love a fair? $10; noon to 10 p.m.; 510 Fairground Pl, Jacksonville, FL; jacksonvillefair.com // @jaxfair