Radar: To Do in JAX 2.16-2.19

The Temptations. Photo from fb.com/TheTemptations

Valentine’s may be over, but there is still much to do in Jacksonville this weekend. Stop by Grater Goods for a cheesy adventure on Wednesday then step into Motown with the Temptations and The Four Tops on Thursday. Wander through the World of nations celebration or the Black History Month Parade on your Saturday. Speed it up or slow it down this weekend and let us guide you through the most popular events. Note: Most descriptions are courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

2.15

Whisky Wednesday at Myth Nightclub
Join Myth Nightclub weekly on Wednesday nights for trivia, drink specials and more. All night specials include $2 PBR, $3 Fireball, $5 Jack Daniels and $10 wings. Free. 6-11 p.m.. 333 E Bay St. Jacksonville, FL; mythexperinece.com // @myth.element

Cheese 101: at Grater Goods
Venture beyond Brie and Cheddar at Cheese 101, where we will sample through an example in each category. They’ll provide a sample of each cheese with crackers and one glass of wine or a bottle of water. $25. 6-7:30 p.m.. 1080 Edgewood Ave. S #9, Jacksonville, FL; gratergoods.com // @gratergoods

2.16

The Temptations and The Four Tops at The Florida Theatre
It’s a Motown, Rock, and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Lifetime Achievement double header featuring The Temptations and The Four Tops. The Temptations include original member Otis Williams. The Four Tops include original member Abdul “Duke” Fakir. $40-$80. 8 p.m. 128 E Forsyth St. Ste. 300 Jacksonville, FL;  floridatheatre.com // @floridatheatre

JAX International Auto Show at Prime Osborn Convention Center
Over 30 car companies will be showing off their latest innovations – from sports cars to electric to special purpose vehicles, imports and domestics. Vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities. See what’s new for 2023 and beyond! $15. 3-9 p.m. 1000 Water St. Jacksonville, FL; thejaxautoshow.com // @thejaxautoshow

2.17

Underground Springhouse and Bellas Bartok at the 1904 Music Hall
“More of the good, less of the bad.” That’s the motto upon which Underground Springhouse has built its sound and style. Fans should expect the unexpected at a Springhouse concert as no two shows look the same. $10. 8-11:59 p.m. 19 N Ocean St. Jacksonville, FL; 1904musichall.com // @1904_musichall

Comedy & A One-Man Improvised Hip-Hop Musical at First Coast Comedy
With just one ticket you’ll see two great shows! Enjoy the stand-up comedy of Katie Rubin and then after intermission, it’s ALEXANDER. $15. 10 p.m. 2292 Mayport Rd. #35 Jacksonville, FL; firstcoastcomedy.com // @firstcoastcomedy

2.18

World of Nations Celebration 2023 at Tailgaters Parking
The City of Jacksonville invites you to travel across the globe at the 31st Annual World of Nations Celebration. Experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far during this unique two-day event. $5 -$10. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 225 Talleyrand Ave. Jacksonville, FL; tailgatersparking.com //@tailgatersparking

The Black History Month Parade & Melanin Market at A. Philp Randolph Blvd
Join in and celebrate Black History Month in Downtown Jacksonville this Saturday. Then stop by the Melanin Market and look at local vendors and art. 12-5 p.m. Free. A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL; jaxmelaninmarket.com // @jaxmelaninmarket

2.19

MOCA and Yoga 4 Change Present: Artful Movement at MOCA Jacksonville
Enjoy art while practicing yoga, every third Sunday morning of each month. In collaboration with local non-profit Yoga 4 Change, Artful Movement is an all-levels yoga class. Experienced instructors will lead each class, offering modifications to poses to allow every student to participate at their own level. These classes are designed for all ages and practice levels. Please bring your own yoga mat. $5-$10. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 333 N Laura St. Jacksonville, FL; mocajacksonville.unf.edu // @mocajax

Drop The Mic at The Network Bar and Grill
Every Sunday here at The Network Bar & Grill, we give artists a platform to showcase their talent. You never know who is in the building, but opportunities come often! Free. 7-10 p.m.. 1111 Cesery Blvd., Jacksonville, Fl; thenetworkbarandgrill.com //@thenetworkbarandgrill

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