August 6th’s First Wednesday Art Walk Programming
- James Weldon Johnson Park: Shop with vendors in the park and celebrate Hip Hop’s birthday with musical performances by Groove Coalition on the main stage, and a set by DJ Teezy and a dance cypher by In The Midst on Laura Street. Let the kiddos run around the Kids Zone and grab some dinner from food trucks:
- The Art Center Cooperative: Join the Art Center CoOp indoors for a night full of art at August Art Walk — from a paint party with Abby Howard Murphy at the Visit Jax Welcome Center to artist receptions at the Main Library. Enjoy food, drinks,
games, prizes, and more — all free, family friendly, and rain or shine starting at 5:30 tonight, August 6th! - Bay Street Bar & Grill: Join Flo Funny’s Comedy Open Mic for laughs and a beer.
- Bellwether: Enjoy the sounds of the Heitmeister Jazz band on the sidewalk. Don’t miss an exclusive collab menu between Hardpressed Burgers and Bellwether on the night of Art Walk.
- Bold City Brewery: live music by Michael Meyers on the sidewalk from 6-9 p.m.
- Chamblin’s Uptown: Shop for your next read inside and with various vendors on Laura Street.
- Downtown Vision: Celebrate local creativity at Pink Palette, a 2D group show featuring 20 Jacksonville artists, on view during Art Walk night, August 6th from 6-8 p.m. at 29 W. Duval Street.
- Hardwick’s Bar: Enjoy cocktails, DJs and performances. Sketch a live model and enjoy a drink. Then, join the Hardwicks100 Run Club for a weekly Wednesday walk or run, and end the night strolling Art Walk!
- Hemming Jewelers: Shop jewelry inside.
- Indulgence Bistro: Lyricist Live returns to Art Walk with Mal Jones. This month’s programming highlights the neighborhood’s rich cultural roots by celebrating the LaVilla Renaissance and the historic Black-owned businesses that once thrived nearby. Enjoy Indulgence Southern Bistro’s free wine from 5 to 7 p.m. while live bands and DJs set the vibe along the streets. Stick around for Art Walk After Dark, featuring a small business mixer from 9 to 11 p.m.
- Jacksonville Children’s Chorus: Stop by for the Latin dance party with Malémbe Dance Company from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus.
- Jacksonville Main Public Library: Art Walk Art Tours – Docent-led tour every 30 minutes (6, 6:30,7, 7:30, 8 p.m.) and drop-in Zinester Meetup – Read, Trade and Make Zines! Plus, find kids’ coloring sheets and games inside.
- MOCA Jacksonville: Free admission. Walk in for an art activity, a MOCA Movie Night and vendors from 5-9 p.m. Join the Jax Contemporary Artist Talk at 7 p.m. Grab coffee and treats at Setlan Coffee inside!
- Myth Element: Midweek Mixology at Element Bistro
- Ocean Street Tacos & Tequila: Grab dinner and drinks and enjoy the weekly Open Decks event by “Wax & Whiskey Jax” at 9 p.m.
- Ruby Beach Brewing: Hit the Art Walk Afterparty with Silent Disco by Hushhushjax. Shop Thrift Nic, the open-air market before silent disco begins.
- Southlight Gallery: Jim Draper joins the gallery for a few months, and David Nackashi showcases for August.
- Visit Jacksonville: Browse vendors inside, live music outside and shop paintings by local artists.
- The Volstead: DJ Brooks and craft cocktails.
- 41 E. Duval Street: Stop into the new PlacemakingJax art pop-up building to shop with Konbini Labo and KollectJax; learn about the history of the building with Paulus Music Co. explore immersive galleries throughout by The Petite Jax and explore Hush Hush Jax’s Secret Space of music and performance.
Interested in participating? Send your programming to phoebe@dtjax.org to be included in each month’s list.