Spring is in the air and the weather is beautiful. Celebrate by getting out of the office on your lunch  break and experiencing some of the beauty in our local galleries. In addition to a host of great restaurants, many of the Off the Grid galleries and studios are open during lunchtime hours. Feed your imagination during lunch as you explore the Downtown art scene! If you can't make it out on Thursdays, check out the Friday Hemming Plaza Market. Live bands and local food and art vendors bring the plaza to life at lunchtime. Bring your lunch down to the plaza or order lunch to go and support our local restaurants.
Downtown |10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.It's the First We dnesday of the month and that means Art Walk! This month's theme is Art on Wheels, a celebration of everything that rolls. Check out the Florida Theatre's Big George Tribute Car Show, the Landing's Adamec Harley bike show, celebrate the grand opening of Burro Bag's new location and Zombie Bike's 2nd Birthday, and see Heather Blanton's work at the Old Library, just to name a few of the amazing things to see this Art Walk!
Downtown | May 5 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All American Spring Days
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| Step through the wardrobe and into the world of Narnia. The Chronicles of Na rnia: The Exhibition is a magical exhibition based on the blockbuster film series and fictional children's classics by author C.S. Lewis. Hailed as the near-perfect visitor experience, the exhibit combines original film costumes, set drawings and props from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian with newly created educational interactives, videos and interviews with scientists so that visitors can consider the surprising similarity between our world and that of Narnia.
MOSH | May 5 - September 12
The annual World of Nations Celebration is back! As you enter the Metropolitan Park gates you will be issued your very own passport. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of our world and get your passport stamped at each country for a chance to win many exciting prizes. A new adventure awaits you at every turn!
Metropolitan Park | April 29 - May 2  We're down to the last two weeks of Movies in the Park! Go Back to the Future on April 30, and watch Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd pilot everyone's favorite DeLorean back in time. On May 7, make it a girl's night (or a date night) and celebrate the closing of the 4th annual series with Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Treaty Oak Park |April 30 & May7 | Dusk Come out and see your favorite wrestlers in one place with WWE Raw! John Cena, Triple H, Randy Orton, Shemus, Big Show, Kofi Kingston, MVP, Mark Henry, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, The Miz, Chavo Guerro, Kelly Kelly, Santino Marella, Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger, Gail Kim, Chris Masters, Melina, Hornswoggle, Maryse, Carlito, and more!
Veterans Memorial Arena | May 3 | 8:00 p.m. |
| A Superfecta of Amazing Acts at the Florida Theatre
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| Pub rock and punk rock would not be the same without the revolutionary sounds of Elvis Costello. See one of the  greats live in concert and experience the musical eclecticism that has distinguished Costello from his peers, and which continues to make him a driving force in the music industry.
Florida Theatre | April 27 | 8:00 p.m. Ben Harper spans musical genres, delighting the ear with reggae infused ballads, hard rock tunes, and soulful melodies, all of which have earned him and his band, the Relentless7, a world class reputation for entertainment and quality. Groove to his tunes at the Florida Theatre. Florida Theatre | April 29 | 8:00 p.m. The blend of traditional Celtic music and contemporary punk rock give Flogging Molly their unique flavor and sound. Rock and roll along with them when they come to Jacksonville and fuse the music of Ireland with the gritty sound of third wave ska.
Florida Theatre | May 1 | 8:00 p.m.
His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any monarch on earth. Yet B.B. King continues to wear his crown well. At age 84, he is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. Time has no apparent effect on B.B., other than to make him more popular, more cherished, more relevant than ever.
Florida Theatre | May 9 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Music Blooms Downtown
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| ZZ Top a/k/a "That Little Ol' Band From Texas," is the undisputed longest running major rock band with original musicians intact. ZZ Top's music is always instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful and 100% Texas American. The band's support for the blues is unwavering both as interpreters of the music and preservers of its legacy.
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts | May 4 | 7:30 p.m.
With 7.8 million spins at radio, Tim McGraw was the most-played artist of the decade. "Southern Voice," th e title track from his latest CD, hit No. 1 on Billboard's Country Songs chart last month and the album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart in October 2009. Jam out to his music and special guests when he comes to Jacksonville.
Veterans Memorial Arena | May 6 | 7:30 p.m. Funk Fest was formed to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of old school music and has grown into a celebration of human expression. Come celebrate the 5th Year of V101.5's Funk Fest, featuring such artists as Maze, Frankie Beverly, Babyface, Bobby Brown, Keith Sweat, and many more!
Metropolitan Park | May 7-8 The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra's annual Major/Minor Concert is the season finale and crowning achievement of the Publix Super Markets Charities Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Series, featuring the advanced JSYO ensembles with the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. The winners of the JSYO Young Artists Competition will also take center stage in solo performances with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. The beginning and intermediate students will perform a Festival of Strings at 6:45 p.m., playing side-by-side with the "big kids" in the JSYO Philharmonic.
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts | May 7 | 6:45 p.m. Welcome to "The Machine" - a band whose sole focus is to make every show an auth entic Floydian experience, with dramatic lighting, video and theatrics, enhancing and expanding the sonic depth of Pink Floyd.
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts | May 8 | 8:00 p.m. |
Nightlife
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| Nullspace Gallery is pleased to present a new art installation by artist and Nullspace Gallery co-owner, Kurt Polkey. "Masculine Pictures" will feature paintings and drawings which tackle questions about gender roles, posture v. authenticity and how the veiwer's preconceived ideas about art, gender, and sex come into play. Many of the works feature a fictional character named Justin who imbues the paintings with conflict, ambiguity, pathos and humor. Some of the subject ma tter is adult themed and may not be suitable for children.
Nullspace Gallery | April 23 - May 7 This year's Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala will benefit the Morning Star School for special needs children and all proceeds will go toward helping to renovate their facilities and make them more accessible for the students. This year's denim and black-tie clad attendees will enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres and dance music provided by a popular local band. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on many items during the evening's silent auction. Typical items up for bid include sports memorabilia, spa packages, and restaurant gift certificates.
Southlight Gallery | May 1 | 7:00 p.m. Chew is donating a percentage of their proceeds to fight the growing epidemic of AIDS on the First Coast. The 2010 Dining Out For Life (DOFL) event will benefit Northeast Florida AIDS Network (NFAN), a non-profit organization that serves more than 1,000 persons living with HIV/AIDS. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner and support this great cause.
Chew |April 29 | Lunch & Dinner |
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