{"id":1258791,"date":"2025-04-01T13:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/pt\/?p=1258791"},"modified":"2025-04-01T13:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:45:56","slug":"fun-things-to-do-in-jacksonville-fl-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/pt\/fun-things-to-do-in-jacksonville-fl-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun things to do in Jacksonville, FL in April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\">\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\">\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>April fun in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p>April is jam-packed with festivals, fairs, concerts and Easter egg hunts in the Jacksonville area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Put away your sweatshirts and pack the scarves away until the holiday season because April is just around the corner and, in Florida, that pretty much means full-on summer. Fortunately, there&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.com\/things-to-do\/events\/\">tons of stuff to do around the Jacksonville area<\/a> \u2014 festivals and fairs, live baseball, a circus, concerts from Billy Strings and Kane Brown, Michael Jackson&#8217;s moonwalk, a &#8220;Wicked&#8221; singalong and a wizarding market. Throw in Easter activities and it makes for one jam-packed April.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Easter egg hunts\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>Note that some egg hunts may have age limits or fees<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hilliard: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Hilliard Branch Library. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1080713090767333&amp;set=gm.506469189164646\">facebook.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Downtown: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at First Baptist Church. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbcjax.com\/egghunt\/\">fbcjax.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Fernandina Beach: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Central Park. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbfl.us\/1122\/Upcoming-Events\">fbfl.us<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Northside: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Lonnie Miller Park. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.gov\/departments\/parks-and-recreation\/recreation-and-community-programming\/events\/all-events\/jaxparks-eggpalooza\">jacksonville.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Northside: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at American Legion Post 9. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1851396405633504\">facebook.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Mandarin: Noon, Saturday, April 12, at the Mandarin Library. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/events.jaxpubliclibrary.org\/event\/13083906\">jaxpubliclibrary.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Jacksonville Beach: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at One Church. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/specialevents.coj.net\/All-Events\/Submit-An-Event\/Easter-Egg-Hunt.aspx\">specialevents.coj.net<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>St. Augustine: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Family Church of FL 207. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-egg-hunts\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>World Golf Village: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-egg-hunts\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Northside: April 12-13, 18-20, at Congaree &amp; Penn. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.congareeandpenn.com\/egg-hunt\">congareeandpenn.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Riverside: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 13, under the Fuller Warren Bridge. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/8964310410288328\">facebook.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Palencia Park: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-egg-hunts\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Veterans Park in St. Johns: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-egg-hunts\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>San Marco: 4 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Cuba Hunter Park. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.gov\/departments\/parks-and-recreation\/recreation-and-community-programming\/events\/all-events\/jaxparks-hop-into-spring-at-cuba-hunter-park\">jacksonville.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Elkton: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Parker Flower Farms. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-egg-hunts\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Hastings: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, on South Main Street. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-egg-hunts\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ponte Vedra Beach: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Our Lady of the Sea Church. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-egg-hunts\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Eastside: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Brown Eastside Branch Library. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/events.jaxpubliclibrary.org\/events?term=easter&amp;r=range&amp;start=2025-04-19\">jaxpubliclibrary.org<\/a> \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Atlantic Beach: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Jordan Park. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1663847751006885\">facebook.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Spring\/Easter Food Festival &amp; Marketplace\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 5 and 6 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Free.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Live music and the Easter Bunny are the highlights the event, which includes home improvement and arts &amp; crafts vendors. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvillefair.com\/events\/2025\/springeaster-food-festival--marketplace\">jacksonvillefair.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Easter Promenade\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>1 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n in St. Augustine. Free. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Show off your Easter Sunday finest and compete for prizes. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-promenade\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018Follow Me \u2014 Passion Play\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 11 and 12 at Murray Hill Theatre. $10-$15.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Christian concert venue is the site for a live play about Jesus\u2019 life. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/murrayhilltheatre.com\/\">murrayhilltheatre.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Easter Parade \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, on the St. Augustine bayfront. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>St. Augustine has held its <em>Parada de los Caballos y Coches <\/em>on the morning before Easter since 1956. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/easter-parade\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Clay County Fair\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>April 3-13 at the Clay County Fairgrounds. $15.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Midway rides, livestock shows, a demolition derby, fried food on a stick and live concerts by Clint Black, the Castellows, Spin Doctors and Ricky Skaggs mark the fair&#8217;s return. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/\">claycountyfair.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Springing the Blues \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 4-6 at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Victor Wainwright &amp; the Train, North Mississippi Allstars, Selwyn Birchwood, D.K. Harrell and others lay down the beachfront blues. VIP packages are also available. \u00a0Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springingtheblues.com\/\">springingtheblues.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">JU Festival of the Arts\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>Saturday, April 5, at Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>JU students put on a combination jazz festival, visual-arts fair and Theatre Student Works fest. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ju.edu\/cfa\/events.php\">ju.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">St. Augustine PoetFest\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 10-12 in St. Augustine. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Open-microphone night, seminars, a book bazaar, workshops and readings from Flagler College and Ancient City Poets. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/st-augustine-poetfest-0\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Fernandina Beach Songwriters Festival\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 10-12 in Fernandina Beach. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve written hits for Morgan Wallen, Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Kenny Chesney and others. Now you can hear them performed by the songwriters themselves. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fernandinasongwriterfestival.com\/\">fernandinasongwritersfestival.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Gamble Rogers Folk Festival\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 11-13 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton. $40-$120.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Three days of music featuring the John Jorgensen Quintet, Verlon Thompson, Jontavious Willis and others celebrating the life of the late Florida troubadour. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gamblerogersfest.org\/\">gamblerogersfest.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Sea Turtle Fest\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Main Beach Park, Fernandina Beach. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy live music and food while learning about efforts to protect sea turtles. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beachjunki.org\/seaturtlefest\/\">beachjunki.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Mandarin Art Festival\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 19-20 at the Mandarin Community Club. Free.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An Easter tradition dating back to 1968, with vendors, a green market, live entertainment and works from more than 100 artists. Parking is off-site, with free shuttles. Info:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinartfestival.org\/\">mandarinartfestival.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">JaxReady Fest\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 25-26 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Learn about emergency preparedness through workshops and demonstrations. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dtjax.com\/events\/jaxready-fest\/2025-04-25\/\">dtjax.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Bostwick Blueberry Festival\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, April 26, in Bostwick. Free. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bostwick, Fla., off U.S. 17 between Green Cove Springs and Palatka, isn\u2019t what you\u2019d call a big city, but they know how to throw a blueberry festival, serving up more than a thousand pancake breakfasts to support the community. They\u2019ll have live music all day, blueberry ice cream, a Miss Blueberry Festival contest and fun stuff for the kids. Info:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bostwickblueberryfestival.net\/\">bostwickblueberryfestival.net<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Roscolusa\u00a0Songwriters Festival\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Nocatee Festival Field. $30-$105.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You might not recognize the performers on stage, but you\u2019ll recognize the songs they wrote that were made famous by others. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roscolusa.com\/home\">roscolusa.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 26-27 at The Venue in Hastings. Free<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the second year for this fest, which includes lawnmower races, pig racing, cooking demonstrations, live music and a kids\u2019 zone. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/cabbage-potato-and-bacon-festival\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Taste of St. Augustine\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>11 a.m. Sunday, April 27, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $5.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Around 20 restaurants from the St. Augustine area will offer $1 \u201ctastes\u201d of their dishes. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstaugustine.com\/event\/taste-st-augustine\">visitstaugustine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Celebrity Chefs \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. $40.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the 39<sup>th<\/sup> year for the event that sees notable locals dishing up their favorite recipes. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jacksonville.salvationarmyflorida.org\/nefl\/events\/39th-annual-celebrity-chefs-tasting-luncheon-and-silent-auction\">salvationarmyflorida.com<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">UniverSoul Circus \u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>April 3-20 at Tailgaters Parking. $25-$49.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Skaters, swing artists, hoop divers, acrobats and extreme riders are part of UniverSoul\u2019s 30<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary season. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universoulcircus.com\/jax\">universoulcircus.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Blooms Galore &amp; More\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>5 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Garden Club of Jacksonville. $30.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Vendors and club members offer hard-to-find plants for sale. Info:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenclubjax.org\/event\/2025-blooms-galore-more\/2025-04-04\/\">gardenclubjax.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">The Velvet Underground Show\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 4-13 at the Glass Factory. $69.99-$459.99.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a concert and a cabaret and a dance recital and a circus, all rolled into one. The 90-minute show includes a fire aerialist, dancers, singers and \u201cspecialty performers.\u201d Recommended for ages 15 and older. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/arproductionhouse.com\/the-velvetunderground-show\/\">arproductionhouse.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Gopher Tortoise Day Adventure Hike\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Mike Roess Goldhead Branch State Park. Free with $5-per-vehicle park admission. <\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take a short ranger-led hike and learn about the big critters that live underground. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/index.php\/events\/gopher-tortoise-day-adventure-hike\">floridastateparks.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Platform 9 \u00be Wizarding Market\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>Noon Saturday, April 12, at River City Railway. $10.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Magical vendors, animal shows, games, musicians, Death Eaters, belly dancers come together at a celebration of all things Hogwarts. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hallofheroesevents.com\/wizardingmarket\">hallofheroesevent.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018Wicked\u2019 singalong \u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, under the Fuller-Warren Bridge. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Depending on your viewpoint, a free showing of \u201cWicked\u201d where everyone is encouraged to sing along is either heaven or hell. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.gov\/departments\/parks-and-recreation\/recreation-and-community-programming\/events\/all-events\/jaxparks-movie-night-wicked-sing-along\">jacksonville.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Salsa Sunday\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Intuition Ale Works. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville-based salsa orchestra LPT hosts shows once a month where dancers are welcome, regardless of skill level. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lptsalsa.com\/home\">lptsalsa.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Earth Day Community Cleanup\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Atlantic Boulevard Beach Access, Latham Park, Mickler Beach Access and St. Augustine Pier. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Beaches Go Green is organizing four beach cleanup projects. They\u2019ll provide buckets and gloves. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/volunteercleanup.org\/event\/earth-day-community-cleanup-with-beaches-go-green\/\">volunteercleanup.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Fletcher All Class Block Party\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Beaches Museum. $35-$60.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Duncan U. Fletcher High School has been a fixture of Neptune Beach since the 1930s and has so many graduates that they just throw one big class reunion for all of them with live music, dancing and food trucks. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beachesmuseum.org\/events\/fletcher-all-class-block-party-2025\/\">beachesmuseum.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">River City Dancing with the Stars\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF. $50-$150.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ten Jacksonville residents have been taking dancing lessons to prepare for a shot at the Mirror Ball trophy. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivercitydwts.com\/\">rivercitydwts.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Historic Springfield Home &amp; Garden Tour<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 26 and 27, starting at the SPAR headquarters. $25.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tour eight historic homes in the neighborhood north of downtown. Info: sparcouncil.org<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Opening of the Beaches Parade\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in Jacksonville Beach. Free.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The beaches in Florida don\u2019t ever really close, but that\u2019s no reason not to have a parade. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvillebeach.org\/Calendar.aspx?EID=1642&amp;month=4&amp;year=2025&amp;day=11&amp;calType=0\">jacksonvillebeach.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Billy Strings\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>6:30 p.m. April 3-5, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Sold out.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Strings, who has brought bluegrass to the masses, sold out three nights in St. Augustine (again) quicker than one of his guitar solos. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theamp.com\/events\/detail\/billy-strings-2025\">theamp.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Clint Black\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>7 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Clay County Fair. $20-$100.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been 35 years since Black jumped into the country music scene with \u201cKillin\u2019 Time.\u201d Others playing at the fair this year include Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker, Chase Matthew, the Castellows, Ricky Skaggs, Micah Tyler and Spin Doctors. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/\">claycountyfair.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Rascal Flatts\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $66.57-$513.50.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When the six-time Country Music Association Vocal Group of the Year announced a breakup a few years back, you just knew it wouldn\u2019t last. Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane open. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxevents.com\/event\/rascal-flatts%3a-life-is-a-highway-tour\/tm_1aefzbkgkrn_jpd\/\">jaxevents.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Kane Brown\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $49-$475.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Country and hip-hop would seem to go together like oil and water, but Brown makes it work. Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke open. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxevents.com\/event\/kane-brown\/axs_711312\/\">jaxevents.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other concerts coming in April:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/angelique-kidjo\">Ang\u00e9lique Kidjo<\/a>, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Florida Theatre. $42.50-$85.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/p\/buytickets\">Sugar Ray and Uncle Kracker<\/a>, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Clay County Fair. $20-$150.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/geoff-tates-operation-mindcrime\">Geoff Tate<\/a>, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Florida Theatre. $49-$59.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/houndmouth-at-decca-live-fri-040425-early-show-tickets-1271100498809?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\">Houndmouth,<\/a> 7 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Decca Live. $30.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/904tix.com\/events\/albert-castiglia-at-blue-jay-listening-room-4-4-2025\">Albert Castiglia,<\/a> 8 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Blue Jay Listening Room. $35.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/p\/buytickets\">Sadie Bass and Chase Matthews<\/a>, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Clay County Fair. $20-$100.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/p\/buytickets\">The Castellows and Tigirlily Gold<\/a>, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Clay County Fair. $20-$75.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/intuitionale.com\/live-music\/\">Clay Street Unit,<\/a> 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Intuition Ale Works. $20.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/marcus-king-band-goes-back-to-school\">Marcus King Band<\/a>, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Florida Theatre. $43-$83.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/p\/buytickets\">Micah Taylor and We The Kingdom<\/a>, 7 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Clay County Fair. $20-$150.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/p\/buytickets\">Spin Doctors<\/a>, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Clay County Fair. $20-$100.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/old-crow-medicine-show\">Old Crow Medicine Show<\/a>, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Florida Theatre. $47.50-$65.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.claycountyfair.org\/p\/buytickets\">Ricky Skaggs &amp; Kentucky Thunder<\/a>, 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Clay County Fair. $40.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/jagged-edge\">Jagged Edge<\/a>, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Florida Theatre. $39.50-$89.50\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxevents.com\/event\/brantley-gilbert%3a-the-tattoos-tour-2025\/tm_1aefzbxgkdlvefr\/\">Brantley Gilbert<\/a>, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $31-$140.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theamp.com\/events\/detail\/jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit-2025\">Jason Isbell &amp; the 400 Unit<\/a>, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $59.50-$85.50.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wjct.ticketspice.com\/shannon-the-clams?t=jme-website&amp;mc_cid=1ed31ee2de&amp;mc_eid=f251cc2256\">Shannon and the Clams<\/a>, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at WJCT Studios. $25.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theamp.com\/events\/detail\/chicago\">Chicago<\/a>, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $49-$139.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theamp.com\/events\/detail\/khruangbin\">Khruangbin<\/a>, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $42-$79\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theritz.jaxevents.com\/event\/tab-benoit\/tm_1axzk74gkexofhe\/\">Tab Benoit<\/a>, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Ritz Theatre. $45.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theamp.com\/events\/detail\/warren-zeiders\">Warren Zeiders<\/a>, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $39.50-$79.50.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/justin-hayward\">Justin Hayward<\/a>, 8 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Florida Theatre. $39.50-$89.50.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/america-1\">America<\/a>, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Florida Theatre. $79-$129.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theamp.com\/events\/detail\/travis-tritt\">Travis Tritt<\/a>, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $49-$104.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jaxequestriancenter.com\/event\/alacranes-musical\/\">Rancho Barriga<\/a>, with Los Toros Transformers and Alacranes Musical, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. $50.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/fantasia-anthony-hamilton-jacksonville-florida-04-26-2025\/event\/2200616FB5F01EE4?irgwc=1&amp;clickid=SwDRCYzaKxyKU90RHGWld3VZUkCQlLVZR3uKQs0&amp;camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_4241810&amp;impradid=4241810&amp;REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat4241810&amp;wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_4241810&amp;utm_source=4241810-Simpleview&amp;impradname=Simpleview&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;ircid=4272\">Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton<\/a>, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $59-$125.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blacksunshinebooking.com\/event\/shred-fest-2025-feat-obscura-atheist-origin-decrepit-birth-fractal-universe\/underbelly\/jacksonville-florida\/\">Obscura<\/a>, Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth and Fractal Universe, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Underbelly. $25.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/amos-lee-1\">Amos Lee<\/a>, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Florida Theatre. $49.50-$99.50.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jaxlive.com\/event\/dogs-in-a-pile\/jack-rabbits\/jacksonville-florida\/\">Dogs in a Pile<\/a>, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Jack Rabbits. $20.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theamp.com\/events\/detail\/wilco-2025\">Wilco<\/a>, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $39.50-$72.50.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Tribute acts<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/leonid-friends\">Leonid &amp; Friends<\/a> (Chicago tribute), 8 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Florida Theatre. $52.50-$99.50.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/originalcafe11.com\/deadphish-orchestra-apr-11-2025\/\">Deadphish Orchestra<\/a> (Phish\/Grateful Dead tribute), 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Cafe 11 in St. Augustine. $20-$25.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxevents.com\/event\/lets-groove-tonight-music-of-earth-wind-and-fire!\/tm_1kfov-qtga5oe1o\/\">Let\u2019s Groove Tonight<\/a> (Earth, Wind &amp; Fire tribute), 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Ritz Theatre. $25.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/the-mccartney-years\">Rockshow: The McCartney Years<\/a> (Beatles\/Wings tribute), 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Florida Theatre. $39.50-$55.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/the-donna-summer-experience\">Donna Summer Experience<\/a> (Donna Summer tribute), 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Florida Theatre. $50-$75.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com\/event\/zoso-the-ultimate-led-zeppelin-experience-april-27\/\">Zoso<\/a> (Led Zeppelin tribute), 6 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Colonial Oak Music Park in St. Augustine. $20.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Anjelah Johnson-Reyes\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Florida Theatre. $39.75-$65.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Six comedy specials, TV and movie roles, a memoir and a huge YouTube following make you wonder where Johnson-Reyes finds time to tour. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/anjelah-johnson-reyes-1\">floridatheatre.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Charlie Berens\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Terry Theater. $41-$51.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wisconsin native Berens is the author of \u201cThe Midwest Survival Guide.\u201d Can he handle Florida? Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlieberens.com\/tour\">charlieberens.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Nephew Tommy\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Florida Theatre. $55-$125.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Steve Harvey\u2019s morning show co-host hits the road as a headliner. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/an-evening-with-nephew-tommy-friends\">floridatheatre.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Peter Antoniou\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Comedy Zone. $22.50-$27.50.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The comic mind-reader has performed on \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d and stages in Las Vegas and London. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comedyzone.com\/shows\/302026\">comedyzone.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other April shows at the Comedy Zone:\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018Les Mis\u00e9rables&#8217;\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 1-6 at the Moran Theater. $49.50-$164.50.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Tony-winning musical has been performed in more than 50 countries and 20 languages since its 1980 debut. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fscjartistseries.org\/tickets\/les-mis%C3%A9rables\">fscjartistseries.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018Pretty Woman: The Musical\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 14 at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park. $39-$99.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>First it was a hit film with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Then it was a hit Broadway musical. Now it\u2019s on the road, touring America. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thcenter.org\/jacksonville-upcoming-events\/broadway-shows\/pretty-woman-the-musical\/\">thcenter.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018MJ The Musical\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>April 22-27 at the Moran Theater. $71.50-$184.50.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When Michael Jackson was preparing for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, he was the biggest star in the world. \u201cMJ\u201d uses his own music to tell the story. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fscjartistseries.org\/tickets\/mj-the-musical\">fscjartistseries.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018LaVilla Live\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Ritz Theatre. $25-$45.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The museum attached to the Ritz tells the story of when LaVilla was known as the Harlem of the South. For one night, those characters come to life. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theritz.jaxevents.com\/events-tickets\/\">theritz.jaxevents.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other theater productions coming to the Jacksonville area in April:\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Conrad Tao &amp; \u2018Rite of Spring\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>April 4-5 at Jacoby Symphony Hall. $30-$88.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pianist Tao, the Jacksonville Symphony\u2019s Artist-in-Residence, performs Debussy, Stravinsky and the premiere of his own \u201cClang and Shudder.\u201d Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.jaxsymphony.org\/conrad-tao-rite-of-spring\">jaxsymphony.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other April performances by the Jacksonville Symphony, all at Jacoby Symphony Hall:\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018The Great Gatsby\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 4 at the Florida Theatre. $45-$95.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The World Ballet Company is bringing 40 dancers and elaborate sets and costumes to retell F. Scott Fitzgerald\u2019s classic tale through dance. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com\/events\/detail\/the-great-gatsby\">floridatheatre.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Tango Night \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 4 at Friday Musicale. $15-$30.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Palm Court Society Orchestra recalls an era when music and dancing were a big deal. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fridaymusicale.com\/upcoming-event\/palm-court-society-tango-night\/\">fridaymusicale.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018Madama Butterfly\u2019 \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 4 and 6 at Amelia Plantation Chapel in Fernandina Beach. $50.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cuban-American soprano Elaine Alvarez takes the lead role in Amelia Island Opera\u2019s production, sung in Italian with English supertitles. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaislandopera.org\/madamabutterfly\">ameliaislandopera.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Alliage Sax Quintett\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 6 at St. Paul\u2019s By the Sea Episcopal Church, Jacksonville Beach. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Beaches Fine Arts Series concludes its season with four saxes and a piano. (And yes, they do spell \u201cquintet\u201d with two Ts.) Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beachesfinearts.org\/\">beachesfinearts.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018The Merry Widow\u2019 \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 11 at the Robinson Theater at UNF. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>University of North Florida students take the lead roles in the operetta, joined by the UNF Symphony, with sets designed by UNF sculpture students. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/events.unf.edu\/event\/the-unf-opera-theaters-mainstage-production?utm_campaign=widget&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_source=University+of+North+Florida\">unf.edu<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">\u2018Songs of Joy\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 12 at Riverside Park United Methodist Church. $30-$50.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Jacksonville Children\u2019s Chorus celebrates 30 years of song. Members of the Jacksonville Symphony are scheduled to join. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxchildrenschorus.org\/calendarofevents\/songs-of-joy-celebrating-30-years\">jacksonvillechildrenschorus.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Beethoven Sonatas for Cello and Piano\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 13 at Friday Musicale. $10-$35.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Rose Grace and Alexei Romanenko perform. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fridaymusicale.com\/upcoming-event\/beethoven-sonatas-for-cello-and-piano-2-of-2\/\">fridaymusicale.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">JE1 Plays the Music of JE1 \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 17 at Lazzara Performance Hall at UNF. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The University of North Florida has a world-class jazz program and Jazz Ensemble 1 is its top performing group. They\u2019ll do originals, led by J.B. Scott. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/events.unf.edu\/event\/37th-annual-great-american-jazz-series-presents-je1-plays-the-music-of-je1?utm_campaign=widget&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_source=University+of+North+Florida\">unf.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Sounds of A+R\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 18 at Friday Musicale. $20-$35.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>April May Webb won the 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition. She\u2019s accompanied by trumpeter Randall Haywood. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fridaymusicale.com\/upcoming-event\/sounds-of-ar-april-may-webb-randall-haywood\/\">fridaymusicale.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Lawson Ensemble\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 27 at the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at UNF. Free. <\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The University of North Florida\u2019s resident chamber music ensemble celebrates 10 years together. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/events.unf.edu\/event\/lawson-ensemble-10th-anniversary-concert-series-presents-best-of-lawson?utm_campaign=widget&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_source=University+of+North+Florida\">unf.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Connect! State of the Art\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Terry Concert Hall at JU. Free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Choruses from Jacksonville University worked with students from the School of Art &amp; Design to create a program of music inspired by art. Info: \u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ju.edu\/cfa\/events.php\">ju.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Opening Day\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>7:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at VyStar Ballpark. $9-$46.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp started the &#8217;25 season on the road, but they&#8217;re ready to return to their recently renamed Jacksonville home. They welcome the Worcester Red Sox for a six-game homestand. Fireworks follow opening night. The Jumbo Shrimp have home series against Worcester April 1-6, Charlotte April 8-13 and Gwinnett April 22-27. \u00a0Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/jacksonville\">milb.com\/jacksonville<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Icemen\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>April 4 vs. Greenville, April 11 vs. Savannah, April 12 vs. Savannah, April 13 vs. Orlando, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $30-$82.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>April is the only month in which you can watch professional hockey, baseball and football in Jacksonville, all within a hundred yards or so. The Icemen close the regular season with three consecutive home games. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jacksonvilleicemen.com\/\">jacksonvilleicemen.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Roller Derby<\/h2>\n<p><em>6 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Skate Station Mandarin. $10.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Watch the New Jax City Rollers take on Orlando&#8217;s Magic City Misfits. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-jaxmisfits-mixer-tickets-1286652715909?aff=oddtdtcreator\">jaxrollerderby.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Opening Day, Part II\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>6:05 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $15-$150.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Like their across-the-street neighbors, the Jacksonville Sharks open on the road before playing their first home Indoor Football League game. In April, they\u2019ll play home games against the Vegas Knight Hawks on April 6 and the Massachusetts Pirates on April 19. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jaxsharks.com\/\">jaxsharks.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Guns N Hoses hockey\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $25-$42.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Before the Icemen and the Ghost Pirates face off, the ice will be busy with local law enforcement and firefighters going at it on the ice. Info: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsnhoseshockeyjax.com\/\">gunsnhoseshockeyjax.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.jacksonville.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 O artigo anterior foi obtido e traduzido do site internacional da celebrity.land   \u2019 Source Link <\/em><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April fun in Jacksonville April is jam-packed with festivals, fairs, concerts and Easter egg hunts in the Jacksonville area. Put away your sweatshirts and pack the scarves away until the holiday season because April is just around the corner and, in Florida, that pretty much means full-on summer. 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