ARTS + EVENTS

Jacksonville-based visual artist THONY AIUPPY’s new solo exhibition LAY THE LILY LOW uses collage technique to explore the experience of historically marginalized communities in the South. The show runs through Feb. 28, with an opening reception 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, FSCJ South Campus Gallery, Arlington, fscj.edu/art-galleries, free.

PERFORMANCE RADIO GOLF ABET presents Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright August Wilson’s  nal play and installment of his 10-play cycle dramatizing the African-American experience in the 20th century. 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Feb. 7 & 8; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, ABET, 544 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, abettheatre.com, $14-$25. BLIPPI LIVE Children get the chance to meet one of their favorite television characters and see him perform live on stage. 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown,  oridatheatre.com, $29.50-$59.50. LOVE LETTERS This nostalgic, Pulitzer Prizenominated show of life-long friends continues to show. 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7; 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8; noon & 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, alhambrajax.com, $38-$61. SHRINK RAP St. Augustine-based playwright Amy Lauer Goldin examines today’s politics, media and more in this social satire. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7; 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, The Art Studio & Gallery, 370A A1A Beach Blvd., St. Aug. Beach, beachartstudio.org, $20. SUDS ‘N SHAKESPEARE A live theater show with a rotating ensemble of abbreviated and inebriated Shakespeare performances. 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Creative Veins, 337 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, creativeveins.com, $25. WAITRESS Sara Bareilles’ hit Broadway musical comes to Northeast Florida. The plot follows a small-town waitress and pie-maker with big dreams. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, ThrasherHorne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, thcenter.org, $42-$90. CLASSICAL & JAZZ SIX13 A CAPPELLA CONCERT The groundbreaking six-man group brings unprecedented style to Jewish music. 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3662 Crown Point Rd., Southside, jaxjewishcenter.org, $5 for children, $10 for adults. LOVE IS AS LOVE DOES Hear musical and spoken word performances at this event. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, Jazz Poetry Cafe, 712 W. Duval St., Spring eld, jazzpoetrycafe.com, $15-$500. SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE KATZ DOWNSTAIRZ The upbeat jazz band performs. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 9, Jazzy’s Restaurant & Café, 901 King St., Riverside, eventbrite.com, $6-$35. BOOKS & POETRY BOOK CLUB NIGHT The Bookmark hosts representatives from Penguin Random House who will recommend book club selections, answer questions and offer “what to read next” suggestions. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, bookmarkbeach.com, free. UNDERSTANDING OUR WORLD Nancy Dickson facilitates the non- ction book selection. 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, Story & Song

Bookstore, 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina Beach, storyandsongbookstore.com, free. COMEDY COMEDY ZONE LOL Comedy Night with Wes Johnson 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, $10. Jon Reep performs 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6; 7:30 & 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Feb. 7 & 8, $20- $122.50. LOL Comedy Night with Kelly Heatwole 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Southside, comedyzone.com, $10. HIDE & SEEK COMEDY HOUR Enjoy a night of laughs with friends and the community’s best comedians. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, Hyperion Brewing Company, 1740 N. Main St., Spring eld, facebook.com/HyperionBrewingCo, free. HOT POTATO COMEDY HOUR Local and touring stand-up comedians perform. 9 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10, Rain dogs., 1045 Park St., Five Points, facebook. com/Raindogs, free. JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Patrick Garrity and Lindsay Glazer perform. Friday & Saturday, Feb. 7 & 8, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, thegypseycomedyclub.com. FRANCO ESCAMILLA The YouTube sensation makes a stop in Jacksonville. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Ste. 300, Downtown,  oridatheatre.com, $43.50-$103.50. FILM CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Uncut Gems and Raising Buchanan’s last showings are on Thursday, Feb. 6; TBT Blood on the Sun noon Thursday, Feb. 6; Oscar-nominated short  lms continue to show; Elvis ‘56 & Coda open Friday, Feb. 7; L’Heritage and Deux Amis noon Saturday, Feb. 8, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA The Wonderland 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5; Birds of Prey opens Thursday, Feb. 6; last showing of Little Women 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6; 1917 and Oscar-nominated short  lms continue to play, 1028 Park St., Five Points, sunraycinema.com. ART WALKS, MARKETS RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 10 a.m.–3 p.m. every Saturday, 715 Riverside Ave., riversideavondale.org, free. ATLANTIC BEACH ARTS MARKET Leaping into February 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8, $35; Art of Layering with Mixed Media Workshop 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, $65; Multimedia Lovebirds Workshop 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, $25; Valentine’s Couple Painting Workshop 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, $40. The market is open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily, 1805 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, atlanticbeachartsmarket.com. The AMP FARMERS MARKET The weekly staple returns with more food, art and music. Bring your reusable bags and containers for green shopping. Remember to leave your pets at home. 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, The Amp, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, staugamphitheatre.com, free. FEBRUARY HANDMADE MARKET Explore a market full of handmade goods, vendors and antiques. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Avonlea Antique Mall, 8101 Philips Hwy., Southside, avonleamall.com, free. GALLERIES The ART CENTER COOPERATIVE Libations runs through March 13, 9501 Arlington Expy., Ste. 430, Regency Square Mall, tacjacksonville.org. The ART STUDIO & GALLERY Meet February’s artist of the month during the First Friday Art Walk. 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 370A A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, beachartstudio.org, free. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE Cindy Wilson is February’s featured artist. 137 King St., St. Augustine, butter eldgarage.com. CUTTER & CUTTER FINE ART GALLERIES Salvador Dali: The Argillet Collection is on display. 25 King St., St. Augustine, cutterandcutter.com. FEMART GALLERY Women Who Face It is on display through March 29, 10 S. Newnan, Downtown, femartgallery.org. GRAY 1908 GALLERY Jenna Alexander’s The Flower Map of the United States is on display. 73 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, jenna-alexander.com. HASKELL GALLERY Women Artists, Visual Experience, a year-long effort showcasing the work of more than 90 women in an around Northeast Florida, runs through April 6, Jacksonville International Airport, 2400 Yankee Clipper Dr., Northside, jiaarts.org. NATHAN H. WILSON CENTER Opening reception for Thony Aiuppy’s Lay the Lily Low at FSCJ’s South Campus. 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 11901 Beach Blvd., Arlington, fscj.edu/art-galleries, free. SPACE 42 Mark George’s POUT is on display through February 15, 2670 Phyllis St., Riverside, spacefortytwo.com. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION Opening reception for Humanly Possible: Figures & Portraits during First Friday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, staaa.org. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER Off the Beaten Path, an exhibit showcasing  ve local artists, runs through February 15. The gallery will be open until 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, thcenter.org. YELLOW HOUSE Sarah Crooks’ Home is Here is on display through February 29, 577 King St., Riverside, yellowhouseart.org. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Member spotlight on Kathy Stark. She’s showcasing her largescale watercolor painting from The Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks exhibit at February’s Art Walk Reception. 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1 Independent Dr., Ste. 113, Downtown, southlightgallery.com. EVENTS MADELINE ALBRIGHT LECTURE The professor, author, diplomat and businesswoman comes to Northeast Florida. Albright became the  rst female secretary of state in 1997 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Attendees must register and bring their printed tickets, to attend. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, UNF Arena, 11852 UNF Dr., Southside, unf.edu/lectures, free. CELEBRATION of the NATIONAL ANTHEM This event recognizes Jacksonville’s rich history and celebrates the Black National Anthem, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, written by Jacksonville’s James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson 120 years ago. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., La Villa, facebook.com/jaxnaacp, 924-0756. JAM ‘N’ PEPPER FESTIVAL The oldest local hot sauce shop in the Ancient City, Hot Stuff, hosts its  rst Jam ‘n’ Pepper Festival with live music, food trucks, beer and hot sauce! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, jamnpepperfestival.com, $4/$5. ANCIENT CITY ARTISTS’ ART SHOW Paintings, photography, jewelry and a wine and cheese reception to celebrate this group of artists. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, The Riverview Club, 790 Christina Dr., St. Augustine, facebook.com/Riverview-ClubSt-Augustine-163084777233109, 429-7887, free. MLK SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Rev. Gwendolyn Cook Webb, a civil rights activist who participated

in the Birmingham Children’s Crusade, delivers this year’s keynote speech. Must register online and bring printed ticket, to attend. Noon Wednesday, Feb. 5, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, facebook. com/InterculturalcenterforPeace, $30+. STORY & SONG SECOND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Join your local bookstore for photos, giveaways, a meet and greet session with the Wings Project’s artists and a concert by The Kooks. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina Beach, storyandsongbookstore.com, free. BOY SCOUT WORKSHOP Scouts will learn what it means to demonstrate good citizenship in the community and have an opportunity to earn several badges. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, MOSH, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, themosh.org, $30. SILLY SCIENCE SLEEPOVER Unpack coding genetics in the traveling exhibit Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, wacky science shows, planetarium shows, scavenger hunts, movies and more! Children must be chaperoned by an adult. 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, MOSH, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, themosh.org, $28 for members, $35 for nonmembers. CAREER ACADEMY SHOWCASE The students at this magnet school show off their skills with a car show, lunch served from culinary academy, services from the cosmetology academy, and children’s activities from the early childhood education academy. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, 7450 Wilson Blvd., Westside, dcps.duvalschools. org, free. MEDIA TRAINING WITH JOEL STALEY Learn how to prepare senior executives for media interviews. 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, Nemours Home Of ce, 10150 Centurion Parkway N., Southside, nfprsa.org, $20-$35. CLAY BRIDAL SPECTACULAR The second annual event showcasing all things wedding. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, thcenter.org, $5/$10. 20/20 VISION PLANT SHOWCASE Learn how to include native plants in your home and yard and take some home from the plant sale. 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Orange Park Garden Club, 1820 Smith St., Orange Park, nativeplantconsulting.com, free. CELEBRATION OF HOPE SYMPOSIUM The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation hosts this informational symposium that focuses on the relationship between sickle-cell anemia and kidney cancer and their impact on the African American community. 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, UF Health, Learning Resource Center, 653-1 W. Eighth St., Downtown, jnfkidneycancer.org, free. SO CHILL SUNDAY Live music by Frank Giovetti, beer specials and an organic lunch. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, House of Leaf & Bean, 14474 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, houseofleafnbean.com, free. THE CABARET HOUR Jacksonville’s premier variety show returns with classic burlesque, draglesque, drag kings and queens. Must be 18 or older. 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, The Justice Pub, 315 E. Bay St., Downtown, facebook.com/ TheJusticePub, $10. JACKSONVILLE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL This event will feature more than 60 wines, 20 restaurants and 40 vendors. All proceeds go to bene t the Wagoner Foundation. Noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, eventbrite.com, general admission is free, VIP Sampling & Hospitality pass is $70. WINTERLAND III The music festival returns with vendors and events at various venues. 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9, Park Street, 5 Points, winterlandpresents.com, $30-$60. NO PASSPORT REQUIRED WJCT hosts this anthropological culinary exploration event to engage the community in a discussion of food and its importance to culture with a reception, panel discussions, question and answer session and food from several cultural chefs. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave., Downtown, RSVP wjct.org, free. SECOND ANNUAL LOVERS GROOVE MASQUERADE BALL Isaac Byrd hosts this lovely evening of masquerade and smooth jazz from David P. Stevens and Marqueal Jordan. 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, WJCT Soundstage, 100 Festival Park Ave., Downtown, eventbrite.com, $25-$75. EVERY SINGLE ARTIST LOUNGE Deborah Reid reviews copyright laws at this monthly networking event for artists, art professionals, art educators and appreciators. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Southside, facebook.com/MoreArtCulture, free. FOURTH ANNUAL JIMMY JAM BBQ SLAM & CAR SHOW The annual fundraising festival returns with camping, a corn hole tournament, live music and  nger lickin’ BBQ. 5-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, St. Augustine, jimmyjambbqslam.com, $20. MARDI GRAS BLOCK PARTY A fundraising event featuring JB Scott’s Swingin’ Allstars, Junco Royals and Simply Dutchess. Visitors can also enjoy food from Twisted Okie Mid-Western BBQ, Cajun Cravins and Sweet Dreams XO. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, fridaymusicale.com, $75/$90. THE 92ND ACADEMY AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZA Dress to impress and watch award ceremony with some of the  nest folks in the Ancient City. Must be 21 or older. 6:30 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Feb. 9, The Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, corazonoscarparty.eventbrite.com, $35-$50.