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Instagram of the Week
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Things To Do Downtown
Live Music + Nightlife
Aug. 27: The Elbow Social
Aug. 28: Tribal Seeds
Aug. 28: Purple Party: A Celebration of Prince
Aug. 28: The Outlaws and Blackhawk
Business + Networking
Aug. 27: Unearthing the Secrets of Old Homes
Aug. 27: JAMA: Don’t Leave Your Brand Exposed – with Adam Schaffer
Aug. 28: Tech Coast Conference
Arts + Culture
Aug. 29: The Wiz
Aug. 30: Summer Movie Classics: Dances With Wolves
Family Fun
Aug. 29: First LEGO League Robotics Kickoff
Aug. 29: Riverside Arts Market: River Ruckus
Sports + Fitness
Aug. 28: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions
Aug. 29: Lung Force Run/Walk
Aug. 29: Jacksonville Armada vs. San Antonio Scorpions
- Check out the Events Calendar on our website, which features more than 160 events Downtown this week.
- From candy classes to karaoke, any given day Downtown, there’s something going on. Check out our Ongoing Events list.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
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News of the Week
- Burrito Gallery hopes to expand, seeks $73,000 from DIA program
- Citizens Downtown site nears final phase
- Carluccis add $5,000 to Hemming Park’s cash drawer
- New details on cost of cleaning up the Jacksonville Shipyards
- Tourist Development Council gives money to college football, basketball and curling events
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DVI Updates
Score big with The Elbow Tailgate this September
The Elbow, DVI and the Jaguars are joining forces on Sept. 20 for The Elbow Tailgate, a game-day package providing fans with free parking, transportation, and pre- and post-game tailgating festivities in Downtown’s entertainment district. For as little as $100, fans receive:
- One ticket to the Jaguars vs. Dolphins game (you choose your seats in select 100s, 200s or 400s levels!)
- Shuttle rides between The Elbow and EverBank Field
- Free parking at the Yates Garage
- Nonstop drink specials throughout The Elbow
Reserve your seat today at theelbowjax.com/tailgate. Go Jags!
Join us for “The Elbow Social” every Thursday
Each week, “The Elbow Social” features extended happy hours and drink specials across 10+ venues, accompanied by live music and special programming. For a list of promotions – including exclusive discounts for Downtown employees – visit theelbowjax.com/social.
Volunteer at Art Walk next Wednesday
Looking for a new – and fun! – volunteer opportunity? We’re recruiting volunteers to help with our “Dog Days of Summer” Art Walk next Wednesday, Sept. 2. Learn more, and sign up to volunteer here.