JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hey, Insiders! 👋
Sure, Black Sabbath and Metallica might sound heavy—but this weekend’s lineup tips the scales in a whole other way. From cosmic journeys through the James Webb Space Telescope to thought-provoking queer theater, to mosh-worthy legends like Cypress Hill and Atmosphere, this weekend isn’t just packed—it’s dense with culture, sound, and soul.
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Whether you’re looking to dive deep into space, spark your inner leader, or catch a free dose of contemporary art, there’s something here to hit every frequency.
Check out the amazing events happening around Jacksonville from Aug. 8-10. 👇
(Emoji Key: 💰 = Paid/ticketed event 🆓 = Free event 🎶 = Live music 🔞 Event is 18 and up or 21 and up)
As always, be sure to check the organization’s website and social media accounts for any last-minute event changes or cancellations.
Weekend Events... 📅
- Jacksonville Rock Orchestra Summer Concert Series 💰🎶 “Although they only released 8 albums in 10 years, Led Zeppelin’s influence cannot be overstated, and the Jacksonville Rock Orchestra’s arrangements of hits such as “Stairway to Heaven, “Whole Lotta Love” and “Kashmir” captures the essence of the band that Rolling Stone called, “The heaviest band of all time.” More info
- Planetarium Night Live - Three Years of JWST 💰 “The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium at MOSH presents Planetarium Night Live, a program that allows you to expand your mind and explore the cosmos through space simulations, storytelling, interactive demonstrations, and immersive, live-narrated video projection under the Planetarium’s 60-foot dome. New insights await!” More info
- Impact Clay - Global Leadership Summit 💰 “Be inspired and equipped by world-class speakers at this two-day leadership experience designed to help you grow your influence wherever you lead. Whether in business, education, nonprofit, ministry, or the community, GLS is for anyone who wants to lead with purpose and impact. Hosted locally by Impact Clay & Church of The Way in Fleming Island, August 7-8, 2025. Reserve your seat today!” More info
- Riverside Arts Market 🆓 “The Riverside Arts Market (RAM) is a unique arts and entertainment venue under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. RAM features artists, food artists, farmers/growers, and food vendors, as well as a variety of live entertainment options. More info
- The Queer Onstage Project Presents: A Night of One-Act Plays 💰 “I Have 20 Questions and 19 Are About the Weather, written by Mac Anderson, follows the story of two step-brothers, Wes and Matty, whose road trip through New Mexico gets unexpectedly interrupted as their car breaks down on a mountainside. Stranded without a solution, the brothers must handle strange passersby and even stranger weather patterns, all while grappling with their own differences – and the pasts they refuse to let go of." More info
- Cypress Hill & Atmosphere: Dank Daze of Summer Tour 💰 “Cypress Hill & Atmosphere: Dank Daze of Summer Tour with special guests Lupe Fiasco and The Pharcyde Friday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. Doors Open at 5 p.m.” More info
- Free Saturdays at MOCA 🆓 “Join us every Saturday for free access to the art, artists, and ideas of our time! MOCAJacksonville and the University of North Florida are pleased to partner with Vystar Credit Union to make the arts more accessible to our community through VyStar Free Saturdays at MOCA.” More info
For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Events Calendar. 👇
NASCAR fans, this one’s for you! 🏁
It all comes down to Daytona.
The 2025 Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola will take place on Friday, Aug. 22, and the Coke Zero Sugar 400 will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.
So, you want to go, right? 👀 All you have to do is answer the five trivia questions below. Enter the Coke Zero Sugar 400 Race Weekend Trivia Challenge and you could be experiencing all the high-speed action in person. *You must be logged in to your News4JAX Insider account to participate in the Trivia Challenge.
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