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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
Tuesday, October 2
Wednesday, October 3
- 6th Annual Oktoberfest @ Art Walk
- Art Walk at 20West Cafe
- Craft Brew Panel Discussion at Jax Makerspace
- Front Porch Oktoberfest at Jacksonville Landing
- Hemming Park Sculpture Exhibition at MOCA
- Jacksonville Symphony: October Art Walk Ensembles at Breezy Jazz Club, Jax Makerspace and Regions Bank
- Let’s Go Share The Gospel at Art Walk
Thursday, October 4
Friday, October 5
- Buyer & Cellar at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company.Runs through Sunday, October 21.
- JAX Infrastructure Innovation Summit at Prime F. Osborn
- LIT AF Tour Hosted by Martin Lawrence at Veterans Memorial Arena
- October First Friday Concert at MOSH
- Puttin’ On The Ritz at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
- Question of the Week at Breezy Jazz Club
Saturday, October 6
- Blackout Poetry at Chamblin’s Uptown
- Book Signing at Chamblin’s Uptown
- Dinner Detective Murder Mystery at The Omni
- Filipino Pride Day Festival at Hemming Park
- First Coast Family Cars and Coffee at TIAA Bank Field
- First Saturday Brews – Oktoberfest at Riverside Arts Market
- Jacksonville Symphony: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at Times Union Center. Runs through Sunday, October 7.
- History Revealed Walking Tour at Hemming Park
- Rashanim + Jamie Saft ::: Visual Experience at MOSH. Runs through Sunday, October 7.
Sunday, October 7
- Brahms & Bubbles at St. John’s Cathedral
- Made in Jacksonville at The Jacksonville Public Library
- Yappy Hour HOWL-o-Ween Bash at the Jacksonville Landing
Monday, October 8
Family Fun
Friday, October 5
- Asymmetric Cat Electric – An Interactive Children’s Puppet Show at MOSH. Runs through Saturday, October 6.
Saturday, October 6
Monday, October 8
Live Music & Nightlife
Tuesday, October 2
Wednesday, October 3
Thursday, October 4
Friday, October 5
- Happy Hour and Live Music at Super Food and Brew
- Hard to Handle at the Jacksonville Landing
- Harvest Jam 2018 at 1904 Music Hall
- Mikael Smith on Piano at Island Girl Downtown
- Pilli Pilli Band at River City Brewing Company
- We The Plug Presents: G-REX at Myth Nightclub
- Wu Tang Weekend Kick Off at Spliff’s Gastropub
Saturday, October 6
- 4U A Symphonic Celebration of Prince at Florida Theatre
- Blues Bishop Band at the Jacksonville Landing
- Colby Word at River City Brewing Company
- Danny Gokey at the Times Union Center
- Nerd Trivia Night at Bay Street Bar & Grill
- Party in a Box aka The Fusion Band at Breezy Jazz Club
- Sanctuary Voodoo Edition at Myth Nightclub
Sunday, October 7
- Boogie Freaks at River City Brewing Company
- Hed PE at 1904 Music Hall
- Highway Jones Band at the Jacksonville Landing
- Laugh Lounge Comedy Show at Dos Gatos
Monday, October 8
Sports, Health + Fitness
Tuesday, October 2
Wednesday, October 3
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Get Involved
We Vote Rally
Join the City of Jacksonville in the Atrium of City Hall to rally the voting voice of our disability community. This free event will have voter registration and accessible voting demonstrations. Details.When: Tuesday, October 2, 5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall
Waterway/Waterfront Activation Public Meeting
Join City Council Member Lori Boyer for a public meeting discussing ways to activate our City’s rivers, tributaries, the Intracoastal Waterway and Beaches and hear progress updates. Details.
When: Thursday, October 4, 2 p.m.
Where: City Hall
Sheriff’s Watch Meeting
Join JSO officers and community members for monthly discussions about crime issues facing our neighborhoods and hear progress updates. Details.
When: Wednesday, October 17, 11 a.m.
Where: Main Library, 303 N. Laura St.
Quarterly Community Meeting
Join Friends of Hemming Park for their final Quarterly Community Meeting of 2018 to discuss updates on Clean & Safety, upcoming events and future plans for the park. Details.
When: Thursday, October 25, 5 p.m.
Where: Main Library, Suite G5
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#DTJax News
- Downtown Vision prepares for street festival Oktoberfest-themed Art Walk
- Jacksonville consolidation 50 years later: The great disruptor
- Jacksonville will be offering free bicycle valet at Wednesday’s Art Walk
- Downtown Thumbs: Downtown is on the move, thanks to the DIA
- New downtown facility will provide homeless access to showers, laundry
- Intuition brewery to celebrate anniversary with music festival
- 5 most popular Jacksonville neighborhoods for renters
- Toon Town gives Jaguars fans new place to tailgate
- The Mathis Report: Ruth’s Chris Steak House remodeling restaurants Downtown, in St. Johns
- A date with dynamite: Timeline set to implode City Hall Annex
- Symphony to partner with downtown restaurants for “Symphony in 60” after parties
- Downtown Thumbs: Now this is what riverfront activation looks like
- Times-Union plans move to downtown Jacksonville’s Wells Fargo Center
- FSCJ Offers Student Housing for 1st Time At Downtown Jacksonville’s Historic Lerner Building
- Mathers Social owners plan arcade, retro bar downtown
- Downtown Thumbs: Community Downtown is a relative breeze
- Cher plans concert at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in January
- Jacksonville gears up for fall festival, Oktoberfest season
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New businesses in #DTJax:
Now Open!
Coming Soon:
Burlock & Barrel Distillery
417 Magnolia St.
120 E. Forsyth St.
120 E. Forsyth St.
SHOR Tavern, Hyatt Regency
225 E. Coastline Dr.
112 W. Adams St.
223 N. Hogan St.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Downtown Ambassador Spotlight: Cindy Ray
- A Day in the Life: Interning at Downtown Vision
- National Outdoors Month in #DTJax
- Celebrating the St. Johns River in #DTJax
- Street Art in #DTJax
- Found in #DTJax: FORGE 3D Printing Studio
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DVI Updates:
TOMORROW: 6th Annual Oktoberfest @ Art Walk
Make your way to #DTJax on Wednesday, October 3 from 5-10 p.m. to witness the annual Tapping of the Keg with Council President Aaron Bowman, Downtown Vision and Bold City Brewery at 6 p.m., weiner-dog races, fun contests, authentic German folk music, local craft beer and seasonal favorites, a kid zone and so much more at the 6th Annual Oktoberfest @ Art Walk! Details.
2017 State of Downtown Report
It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. As we watch Downtown “potential” turn into action, we have a lot of successes to celebrate. Read about current development, employment and residential trends in this 12-month look at the Downtown Jacksonville progress. Read or download the PDF here.
2016-2017 Annual Report
Have you ever wondered, what exactly does DVI do in a year? Check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2016-2017. Read or download the PDF here.
2018 Art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities
Downtown’s signature monthly event, First WednesdayArt Walk attracts 8,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with 30+ galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In its 14th year, Art Walk celebrates the local art scene by featuring hundreds of artists, performers and live music acts. Be a partner today! Download the kit here.