#DTJax Weekly Update: July 19-25, 2022

July 19, 2022

Downtown Vision, Weekly Update, Weekly Updates

Instagram of the Week

We love this incredible shot of #DTJax during golden hour, captured by Shane Heuer. Check out some of the iconic skyscrapers that make up the South and Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville.

Use the hashtag #DTJax for a chance to be featured as the next Instagram of the Week.

New and Noteworthy

July Sip & Stroll
Presented by PNC

Join us on the Southbank Riverwalk this Thursday, July 21st, for live music, food vendors, bars and a Silent Disco After Party on the DoubleTree pool deck. Learn More.

Run the Bridges at
Night this Saturday

The Vestcor Family Foundation will hold its annual charity 5K on July 23rd at 7 p.m. Money raised will help support several organizations within our community. Learn More.

Shop with Vendors
at Toon Town Market

Mark your calendars for July 30th for another Toon Town Market. Shop with artists, vendors and creators to support your creative community. The market will feature food trucks and is pet-friendly. Learn More.

Augtoberfest in #DTJax

Save the date for the return of Augtoberfest at Intuition Ale Works! Stop by Intuition on August 20th for the release of their annual Oktoberfest beer, a special German-inspired food menu and a live performance by Dean Winter and the Heat. Learn More.

Upcoming #DTJax Events

Monthly Platform Performance:
Ebony Payne English
July 29th at 6 to 9 p.m.
@ The Jessie

Stop by The Jessie this Friday for a performance with Ebony Payne English. This event is free and family friendly. Come listen to some jazz and check out the newest exhibit “Shelter In Place” in the Corner Gallery.

Blues, Brews and B BQ
August 18 at 5:30 to 8 p.m.
@Florida Theatre

DTJax’s favorite indoor picnic returns! Join the Florida Theatre on April 18th for their annual Blues, Brews and BBQ showcasing Jacksonville’s best barbecue, live music and more.

4 Year Anniversary
Beer & Music Fest
August 20 at 12 to 9 p.m.
@ Kanine Social

Celebrate Kanine Social’s 4th Year Anniversary! To celebrate they will be throwing a craft beer and music fest, featuring spectacular local, regional and national breweries with a variety of different beers to sample on the back turf!

Riverside Arts Market

Every Saturday, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, enjoy a beautiful outdoor market. Shop local produce, handmade goods and dine at your favorite food trucks.
Check out this week’s line-up!

James Weldon Johnson Park

Don’t miss out on all of the events going on in the park this month, including lunchtime musical performances and weekend festivals! View the schedule.

See More Events

Get Involved

Activating Jacksonville’s Riverfront

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is helping to convene a series of conversations about how best to activate our city’s downtown waterfront for the benefit of all of our residents and visitors. Visit their page to learn more.

1st Downtown Jacksonville: The Future of the Shipyards

1st DownTown Jacksonville is a platform created to help communicate, advocate and unite supporters who share the same passion for Downtown. Check out their website to learn about plans for The Shipyards, a path toward the Stadium of the Future and community investment by the Jaguars and Iguana Investments.