Radar: To Do in JAX 6.22-6.25

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This weekend in Jacksonville, don’t miss out on all of the exciting festivals and shows coming to town. Get your best cosplay together for Bold Matsuri, or sip exclusive craft beers at the local beer fest. Enjoy performances of classical music, ska punk or comedy, or revisit a favorite Disney classic. There’s something for the whole family this weekend, so get out and enjoy. Note: Most event descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

 

6.22

Cumberland Coastal Tour at Fernandina Beach
Enjoy a wildlife and history tour along the coastlines of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. This afternoon’s tour along the Cumberland Island coastline is a blend of history and nature. You will see beautiful coastlines, salt marshes, popular landmarks and the birds of the local islands. Look for wild horses, dolphins, deer, wild turkeys and more. $30. 2:30 p.m. 1 N Front St. Ste. #3, Fernandina Beach, FL; ameliarivercruises.com // @ameliarivercruises

6.22-6.25

Beauty and the Beast at Alhambra Theatre
Dinner and a show! Based on the Disney classic, this musical performance is served with a three-course meal. Prices vary. Various times. 12000 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL; alhambrajax.com // @alhambrajax

6.23

Mad Caddies Celebrating 28 Years at Underbelly
The Mad Caddies are bringing their ska punk sound to Jacksonville on their “Celebrating 28 Years” tour this Friday. Influenced by punk rock, hardcore punk, reggae, jazz, polka and even sea shanties, Mad Caddies released their last studio album in 2018 and the “House on Fire” EP in 2020. 18+ show. $25+. 6 p.m. 113 E. Bay St. Jacksonville, FL; underbellyjax.com // @underbellyjax 


6.23-6.25

St. Augustine Music Festival at Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
A celebration of world-class music. Enjoy listening to everything from Bach to Mendelssohn to Brahms, Strauss and more. The St. Augustine Music Festival is one of the nation’s largest, free classical music festivals. Free. 7 p.m. 38 Cathedral Pl. St Augustine, FL; staugustinemusicfestival.org // @cathedralbasilicaofstaugustine


6.24

Mini Beer Fest at Jax Craft Beer
Sip some taproom exclusives at Jax Craft Beer’s third annual Beer Fest. Choices from over 20 local, state and national breweries will be available, as well as Hot Box Pretzels and live music from Justin Bollock. Tickets include eight 5oz pours of your choice of event beers, plus other perks. 21+ only. $40+. 12 p.m. 9825 San Jose Blvd. #18, Jacksonville, FL; jaxcraftbeer.com // @jaxcraftbeer


6.24-6.25

Bold Matsuri at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Bold Matsuri is Jacksonville’s annual anime and cosplay festival! The convention will feature activities during the weekend like meeting your guests from your favorite shows and movies, participating in guest panels, contests, a gaming area and cosplay/anime-focused after-hour events. Prices vary. 10 a.m. 1000 Water St. Jacksonville, FL; primefosborn.com // @primefosborn


6.25

Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID! at Florida Theatre
Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee.  Margaret Cho’s strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups and other performers to follow. $25+. 7:30 p.m. 128 E Forsyth St. #300, Jacksonville, FL; floridatheatre.com // @floridatheatre

Papercutting with Artist Hiromi Moneyhun at Cummer Museum
Join renowned papercut artist Hiromi Moneyhun as she shares techniques to create your own unique papercut. Each workshop is designed to introduce papercutting techniques; no experience required. Use these techniques to create a take-home papercut design driven by a suggested theme and your imagination. Supplies included. Seats are limited. $75. 12:30 p.m. 829 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, FL; cummermuseum.org // @cummermuseum

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