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FILM EVENTS
THAT’S SOME BAD HAT, HARRY Fifth annual running of 1975’s piscatorial classic Jaws, with Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Susan “Chrissie” Backlinie, is 6:30 p.m. July 4, SunRay Cinema, 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049; $9.50 adults; $8 student/military/teachers; $7 seniors; $5.50 kids; sunraycinema.com. Crush a Can of Narragansett for Quint! MOVIES BY THE BAY Ripley’s shows Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, 8:30 p.m. June 28, Colonial Oak Music Park, 27 St. George St., St. Augustine, free; 824-1606, augustine.com. Bring something to sit on. MOONLIGHT MOVIE The Jungle Book runs 9 p.m. June 30, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach; free; 247-6100, jacksonvillebeach. org. Bring something to sit on. Popcorn, candy, beverage vendor onsite. No alcohol, skateboards, bicycles, glass.
YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH! Summer Movie Classics screens A Few Good Men, (25th anniversary), 2 p.m. July 2, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $7.50/ film; $45 season pass, floridatheatre.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA Beatriz at Dinner and Baby Driver screen, 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. The Hero starts July 1. Spider-Man: Homecoming starts July 6. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Lovers and The Wedding Plan run. Throwback Thursday runs The Other Boleyn Girl, noon June 29. The Hero starts June 30. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER Prehistoric Planet 3D, Transformers The Last Knight, Amazon Adventure, Dream Big and Extreme Weather run, World Golf Village, 940-4133, worldgolfimax. com. Spider-Man: Homecoming starts July 7.
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PERFORMANCE
DanTDM ON TOUR UK YouTube fave DanTDM, along with his fave characters including pug Ellie (OMG!), appears 7 p.m. June 30, Daily’s Place, Downtown, 633-2000, $29-$59, dailysplace.com. ANNIE Alhambra Theatre & Dining stages the tale of a young orphan’s adventures in 1930s Manhattan, June 28-Aug. 13, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$57 + tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. TOPDOG/UNDERDOG The 5 & Dime stages the dark comedy about two brothers hoping to find a new life, 8 p.m. June 30 & July 1; 2 p.m. July 2 at 112 E. Adams St., Downtown, $15, the5anddime.org. LEGALLY BLONDE Orange Park Community Theatre presents a comical-musical about a supposedly ditsy sorority girl who goes to Harvard Law, 8 p.m. June 30 & July 1; 3 p.m.
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FILM + ART + CULTURE July 2 at 2900 Moody Ave., 276-2599, $25, opct.info. PAW PATROL LIVE! The much-loved pups from Nickelodeon come to life for an onstage family-friendly musical adventure, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. July 1 & 2, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, $19.50-$39.50, 633-6110, ticketmaster.com.
CLASSICAL + JAZZ BARRY GREENE BAND UNF educator and
total jazz-guitar badass Greene performs with his combo, 7 p.m. June 27 at Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756, surferthebar.com. TAYLOR ROBERTS The jazz guitarist is on 7-10 p.m. every Wed., Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60. com. Also 4 p.m. Thur. at lobby bar; 6 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Salt Restaurant, Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., 277-1100, ritzcarlton.com.
COMEDY
FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS Spencer, Timika, more, 7:30 p.m. June 28 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. ADELE GIVENS Comedian-actress Givens (Beauty Shop, The Players Club) is on 7:30 p.m. June 29; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. June 30 & July 1, The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $25$30, comedyzone.com. CHARLES WALDEN Comedian Walden (Comic View, Def Comedy Jam) appears 8 p.m. June 29 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $15-$30, jacksonvillecomedy.com. DEM WILD BOYZ The comedy trio (DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Chico Bean), comedy writing and standup vets, hit the stage 8 p.m. June 30; 8 & 10:30 p.m. July 1; 8 p.m. July 2, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 6464277, $18-$50, jacksonvillecomedy.com.
ART WALKS
FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. July 5— themed Palette to Palate—has more than 60 venues, live music, restaurants, galleries, museums, businesses and hotspots (some open after 9 p.m.), spanning 15 blocks in Downtown Jacksonville. iloveartwalk.com. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art; Red, White & Brew 5K Run and live music— The Firewater Tent
Revival, Billy & Bella, Tad Jennings–food and farmers market, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 1 under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. CONSCIOUS MARKET Tastes and sips mingle, 7-11 p.m. every Sat. at Conscious Eats, 5913 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 5, Mandarin, 612-3934. Bring a donation of dried beans, rices, quinoas, grains. Proceeds benefit Conscious Market/ Character Counts programs. WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org.
MUSEUMS
CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Poetry of Landscape: The Art of Eugène Louis Charvot (18471924), through Sept. 10; An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler & His Legacy, through July 20. David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, through Oct. 4. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. Robert Fulton & the U.S. Navy: Steamboats & Submarines, through August. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Dinosaurs in Motion, 14 magnificent, life-sized sculptures of recycled metal, is displayed. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Artist Gabriel Dawe installs his work in the Project: Atrium space through July 13. Synthesize: Art + Music, works by contemporary sound-based artists, displays through Sept. 24. Iterations: Lorrie Fredette, through Sept. 10.
GALLERIES
THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE Jacksonville Landing, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. An Artistic Reflection of the JASMYN Guiding Principles displays through Aug. 4. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. 15th Annual Sea Turtle Show runs through July 4. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY 1 UNF Dr., 620-2475, unf.edu/gallery. Cathedral Arts
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Project exhibit, County Missives: Expressive Works by Incarcerated Juveniles Adjudicated as Adults, through June 30. MAKERSPACE GALLERY Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jax-makerspace. Altered Objects, by Matthew Abercrombie, Mark Creegan, Crystal Floyd, Mark Krancer, Roosevelt Watson III and Elaine Wheeler, through July 23. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts, through July. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, 217-0637, monyarowegallery. com. Home, works by Polina Barskaya, Ridley Howard, Sophie Larrimore, Caris Reid and Ann Toebbe, displays June 30-July 30. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. The 2017 Summer Wall exhibit, works by Jerry Uelsmann, Robert Leedy, Tony Wood, Thomas Hager, Doug Eng, Paul Ladnier, Paul Karabinis and Jim Draper, runs through Sept. 6. UNF Summer Show displays through August. The co-op shows 20 local artists’ works.
EVENTS
SOFIT SPORTS FESTIVAL Local athletes compete in challenging competitions at the fest, the largest of its kind in Northeast Florida. A Rep Your Box competition, Olympic weightlifting, JiuJitsu competition, and more are featured 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 1; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 2, Prime Osborn Center, Downtown, general admission $15, weekend pass $25; military/seniors/kids 6-12, $12; weekend pass $20, sofitevents.com. JUMBO SHRIMP VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS Our hometown heroes continue a homestand against the Mobile BayBears, 7:05 p.m. June 28 (Get Jax’d Day), June 29 (Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday), June 30 (Red Shirt, Fireworks), 6:05 p.m. July 1 (High School reunion Night, Vince Coleman Raines Bobblehead Giveaway), 3:05 p.m. July 2 (Firefighter Appreciation Day) and 7:05 p.m. July 3 (Patriotic Cap Giveaway), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix start at $9 (check website), 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Biloxi Shuckers! __________________________________ To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, contact number to print to Daniel A. Brown – email dbrown@folioweekly.com or mail, 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Items run as space is available. Deadline noon Wednesday for next Wednesday printing.
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CLASSIC DOUBLE HEADER
CHICAGO and The DOOBIE BROTHERS Selling a colossal combined total of 150 million albums, Chicago and The Doobie Brothers are full-on American rock legends. Countless Folio Weekly readers have either conceived children to or were conceived themselves to the sultry sounds of Chicago’s “Baby What a Big Surprise” or The Doobie Brothers’ (maybe) “Black Water” playing gently in the background. 7:15 p.m. Saturday, July 1, Daily’s Place, Downtown, $69-$360, dailysplace.com. 10 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • June 28-July 4, 2017
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JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS ALL EVENTS ARE TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017 UNLESS OTHERWISE LISTED
RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY & FIREWORKS VIEWING Craft brews, RAM food vendors, kids stuff, live music by Brent Byrd & the Suitcase Gypsies, Mama Blue, 6-10 p.m. under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449, free admission, riversideartsmarket.com. THROWBACK BASEBALL Springfield tradition carries on 4-7 p.m., as Westside and Eastside (of Springfield Historic District) play baseball, with turn-of-the-century uniforms, equipment, umpires, announcer, food trucks. Picnics encouraged. Klutho Park, 635 Third St., free, 630-2489. FOURTH OF JULY FERNANDINA BEACH Annual fireworks display around 9:30 p.m. in downtown Fernandina Beach. Vendors, live music, games and entertainment. 310-3361. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS Three big displays in Jacksonville (jacksonvillelanding.com), St. Augustine (floridashistoriccoast.com) and Jax Beach (jacksonvillebeach. org). Hit websites for details.
FIREWORKS OVER THE MATANZAS The nation’s Oldest City celebrates with favorites performed by The All Star Orchestra, 6 p.m. at Plaza de la Constitución, St. George and King streets. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 8255088. Alcohol prohibited. ST. MARYS JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION Have yourself a small-town Independence Day in St. Marys, Georgia, with a parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, kids rides, a street dance and one of the largest fireworks displays in Southeast Georgia. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. in downtown St. Marys; exploregeorgia.org. AMERICAN PRIDE CELEBRATION AT MOOSEHAVEN Share fireworks, live music and lots of fun. Kids Zone, food and concessions, 2-10 p.m. at 1701 Park Avenue, Orange Park, 278-1200; moosehaven.org. JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS Celebrate the USA with and adventure for the whole family. Enjoy 2-for-1 admission to the Jax
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Zoo July 1-4. 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville; 757-4463; jaxzoo.org. AMERICA’S PASTIME: BAEBALL with THE JUMBO SHRIMP Our hometown heroes continue a homestand against the Mobile BayBears, 7:05 p.m. June 28 (Get Jax’d Day), June 29 (Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday), June 30 (Red Shirt, Fireworks), 6:05 p.m. July 1 (High School reunion Night, Vince Coleman Raines Bobblehead Giveaway), 3:05 p.m. July 2 (Firefighter Appreciation Day) and 7:05 p.m. July 3 (Patriotic Cap Giveaway), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix start at $9 (check website), 3582846, jaxshrimp.com. SUNSET & FIREWORKS RIVER CRUISE Experience the thrill of sparkling fireworks reflections on the water with your family. $16-$30; Amelia River Cruises, 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach; 261-9972; ameliarivercruises.com.
USA! USA!
FOURTH OF JULY Well, well, well—looks like somebody’s turning 241 years old this year. No, it’s not Betty White … it’s the good ol’ United States of America! Folio Weekly has the 411 on several cool parties and events both on and around Tuesday, July 4, to help us celebrate our independence (and the right to combine party-level drinking with backyard fireworks!). For complete details, make sure to check out our listing of handpicked Independence Day fêtes at your left! June 28-July 4, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 13
LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 - TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017
photo by Jason Zucco
EVERGREEN TERRACE
The local punk rock heroes return to Jacksonville for two shows, with a slew of rockin’ locals opening for them both nights.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
Music by the Sea: JAX ENGLISH SALSA BAND 6 p.m. June 28, St. Johns County Pier Park, St. Augustine, free, thecivicassociation.org. SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. June 28, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. DIANA ROSS 8 p.m. June 28, Daily’s Place, Downtown, 633-2000, $42.50-$121.50. RUNNING RAMPANT, FULL MONTY, DISCORDANT GENERATION, CRACKED DAGGER 8 p.m. June 28, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside, $6. FALLING FORWARD 9:30 p.m. June 28, Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-4855, $3.
NIGHTHAWKS • $15 FRIDAY, JUNE 30 • 8:00 PM 2952 ROOSEVELT BLVD. • (904) 384-9929 FACEBOOK.COM/NIGHTHAWKSJAX
PIERCE & GRACE PETTIS 7:30 p.m. June 29, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $15. HEADCHASER, HIGHER GROUND, MOTHER SUPERIOR 8 p.m. June 29, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-749, $8. RIVERSIDE ODDS, FLAG on FIRE, SWILL, DEATHWATCH 97 8 p.m. June 29, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969, $8. 3 The BAND 9 p.m. June 29, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. SOUTH OF SAVANNAH 9:30 p.m. June 29, Cheers Park Avenue, $3. TRAIL DIVER 9 p.m. June 29, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756.
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EVERGREEN TERRACE, HIS NAME WAS IRON, KID YOU NOT, STAGES, SECOND DEATH 6:30 p.m. June 30, Nighthawks, $15. BECOMING HUMAN, IT IS WRITTEN, NULLIFY the NOISE, THUNDERHOOF 7 p.m. June 30, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188. MIKE SHACKELFORD BAND, RONNIE GAINEY 7:30 p.m. June 30, Mudville Music Room, $10. CAVE of SWIMMERS, UNEARTHLY CHILD, APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP, COUNT the DEAD 8 p.m. June 30, Rain Dogs, $10. BLISTUR 9:30 p.m. June 30 & July 1, Cheers Park Avenue, $2. OF GOOD NATURE, The ELLAMENO BEAT 8 p.m. June 30, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $10 advance; $12 day of.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE PARTY CARTEL 8 p.m. June 30, Whiskey Jax, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 853-5973. The DELTA TROUBADOURS, FLIPTURN, JUNE DIVIDED 8 p.m. June 30, Jack Rabbits, $8. SUMMER SURVIVORS 9:30 p.m. June 30, Surfer the Bar. DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY 9:30 p.m. June 30, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. Riverside Arts Market: Red, White & Brew 5K Run, THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL, BILLY & BELLA, TAD JENNINGS 8:30 a.m. July 1, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. EVERGREEN TERRACE, BOYS NO GOOD, YOUNG GHOSTS, GUTTWRENCH, FAIR FIGHT 6:30 p.m. July 1, Nighthawks, $15. CHICAGO, The DOOBIE BROTHERS 7:15 p.m. July 1, Daily’s Place, $69-$360. MARK WILLIAMS & FRIENDS 7:30 p.m. July 1, Mudville Music Room. AMPLE ANGST, HATCHLING 8 p.m. July 1, Jack Rabbits, $8. COREY SMITH 8 p.m. July 1, Mavericks Live, Jax Landing, 356-1110, $20 advance; $25 day of. PROPAGANJAH, SUMMER SURVIVORS 10 p.m. July 1, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611, $3 advance; $5 day of. SALIVA, BREAKING THROUGH, BLEEDING in STEREO 7 p.m. July 2, 1904 Music Hall, $13 advance; $15 day of. BECOMING HUMAN, OSARA, DEFY the TYRANT KSICK 8 p.m. July 2, Jack Rabbits, $8. VALIENT THORR, DARK HORSE SALOON, WALK with WOLVES 7 p.m. July 3, Nighthawks. STRUNG OUT, FLAG ON FIRE, SWILL, RUNNING RAMPANT 7 p.m. July 3, Fat Mike’s Sports Bar, 1265 Lane Ave. S., Westside, $20, ticketfly.com. HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS 7 p.m. July 3, 1904 Music Hall, $15 advance; $17 day of. DIGDOG, HIVEHEAD, TEEN DIVORCE, SADNESS EVERDEEN 9 p.m. July 4, Nighthawks, $8 advance; $10 at the door. Mal Jones present: The LYRICIST LIVE— SUMMER CYPHER SERIES 5:30-9 p.m. July 5, Wolf & Cub, 205 N. Laura St., Downtown, maljones904.com. DWARVES, RICHIE RAMONE, FLAG on FIRE, 5 CENT PSYCHIATRIST 8 p.m. July 5, 1904 Music Hall, $15 advance; $17 day of.
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Amy Basse every Fri. Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. every Wed. John Springer every Thur. & Sat. LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Pili Pili June 28. Tad Jennings June 29. Michaele & the Ambiguous 7 p.m. June 30. Melissa Smith 2 p.m., Milltown Road 7 p.m., Davis Turner 8 p.m. July 1. JC & Mike 6 p.m. July 2. Cassidy Lee July 3. Mark O’Quinn July 4 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee June 28. Bush Doctors 6 p.m. June 29. Whiskey Heart Band 6 p.m. July 1. Jimmy Beats 4:30 p.m. July 2. Jeremy King 6 p.m. July 3
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
THE BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
BLUE WATER DAIQUIRI & OYSTER BAR, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Live music most weekends BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. June 28. Live music on weekends CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 DJ Heather every Wed. DJ Jerry every Thur. DJ Hal every Fri. & Sat. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. June 29. 5 O’Clock Shadow 10 p.m. June 30 & July 1. Darren Corlew July 2 FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB, 246-4293 Live music on weekends GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 Cody Johnson June 30. Chris Turner July 2 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Michael Smith every
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Thur. Milton Clapp every Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Robert Eccles 6 p.m. every Sun. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Oklahoma Stackhouse 10 p.m. June 30. Brite Side 10 p.m. July 1 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 STR8 Up 9 p.m. June 29. MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle Mon. Trevor Tanner Tue. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., AB, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. June 28 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Live music every Wed.-Sun. SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., NB, 249-2922 Darren Ronan 7 p.m. June 30. Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. SURFER The BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 Tad Jennings June 28. Trail Driver 9 p.m. June 29. Summer Survivors 9 p.m. June 30 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Party Cartel 9:30 p.m. June 30. Catch the Groove July 1. Smokestack July 2. Blues Club every Tue.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.
CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Eddie Pickett June 28. Rhonda & the Relics June 30. Flood Brothers July 1. Live music every weekend J’S TAVERN, 711 Osborne St., St. Marys, 912-882-5280 Live music most weekends
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 Of Good Nature, The Ellameno Beat 8 p.m. June 30. Saliva, Breaking Through, Bleeding In Stereo 7 p.m. July 2. Hawthorne Heights 7 p.m. July 3. Dwarves, Richie Ramone, Flag On Fire, 5 Cent Psychiatrist 8 p.m. July 5 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 Ras AJ, De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. June 30 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. June 28. Jeff Congo 8 p.m.-mid. June 30. Live music most weekends HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Open mic every Sun. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Groove Coalition 8 p.m.-1 a.m. June 30 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat.
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PIERCE & GRACE PETTIS Enjoy this captivating, warmhearted performance by the acclaimed fatherdaughter songwriting duo.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29 7:30 PM • $15 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM 3105 BEACH BLVD. (904) 398-4326 THEMUDVILLEGRILL.COM
LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Corey Smith, Ashley McBryde 6 p.m. July 1. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 Lurk City July 1 & 3. DJ Law, Artik, Killoala, D2tay every Wed. DJs for Latin Nite every Sat. WOLF & CUB, 205 N. Laura St. The Lyricist Live—Summer Cypher Series 5:30-9 p.m. July 5
FLEMING ISLAND
BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Paul Ivey 6 p.m. June 28. Fond Kiser 6 p.m. June 29. Cliff Dorsey, Eric Collette June 30. Jim Lamb, Lee Blake July 1. Redfish Rich July 2. Paul Connor July 4. Alex Affronti 6 p.m. July 5 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Radio Phillips 8:30 p.m. July 1 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Savannah Bassett 6:30 p.m. June 29. Area 51 9 p.m. June 30. Boogie Freaks 9 p.m. July 1
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Back in Time June 28. Highway Jones 10 p.m. June 30. Julia Gulia July 1. Live music every weekend. Open mic every Tue. JERRY’S Sports Bar & Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Rick Arcusa 7:30 p.m. June 30. Lucky Stiff July 1
MANDARIN
ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci June 28 & July 2 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Live music every weekend
ORANGE PARK + MIDDLEBURG
BIG DAWGS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 135, 272-4204 Billy Bowers 5 p.m. June 28 DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 DJ Tammy June 28. Live music every weekend The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat.
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MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Live music every Fri. & Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Big Mike June 29. Propaganjah, Summer Survivors 10 p.m. July 1. Live music every weekend SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. June 28. Tom Bennett Band 9 p.m. June 29
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Tad Jennings June 28. Ramona Quimby June 29. Ryan Campbell June 30. Danka July 1. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Live music most weekends
RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE ACROSS the STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Head Chaser 9 p.m. July 1. Live music most weekends HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Chris August 7:30 p.m. July 1 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Running Rampant, Fully Monty, Discordant Generation, Cracked Dagger 8 p.m. June 28. Evergreen Terrace, His Name Was Iron,
PRETTY ON THE INSIDE
DWARVES Which beloved musical combo offers decades of vulgar dereliction set to a lighting blur of good ol’ American punk? Why, it’s the Dwarves, that’s who! When they’re not at home volunteering at the orphanage or slapping a new coat of whitewash on church steeples, these legendary (notorious) Bay Area-based punkers are delivering serious onstage quality wallop. Upping the punk-o-meter, Richie Ramone opens the show, along with locals Flag On Fire and 5 Cent Psychiatrist. 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 1904 Music Hall, Downtown, $15 advance; $17 day of, 1904musichall.com. June 28-July 4, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 19
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE Kid You Not, Stages, Second Death 6:30 p.m. June 30. Evergreen Terrace, Boys No Good, Young Ghosts, Guttwrench, Fair Fight 6:30 p.m. July 1. Valient Thorr, Dark Horse Saloon, Walk With Wolves 7 p.m. July 3. Digdog, Hivehead, Teen Divorce July 4 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Riverside Odds, Flag On Fire, Swill, Deathwatch 97 8 p.m. June 29. Cave Of Swimmers, Unearthly Child, Appalachian Death Trap, Count The Dead 8 p.m. June 30. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 The Firewater Tent Revival, Billy & Bella, Tad Jennings July 1 SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362 Ace Winn 7 p.m. June 29. Live music most weekends
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ian Kelly 2 p.m. June 29. Billy Buchanan, Oh No June 30. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. July 2 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 The Reminiscents June 30. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m. Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. Mon. PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Live music every weekend
SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Becoming Human, It Is Written, Nullify The Noise, Thunderhoof 7 p.m. June 30 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Kenyon Dye 7 p.m. June 29. Howard Post Jazz Trio 8:30 p.m. June 30. Jazzy Blue, Integral Latin Band July 1. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. July 2 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Matanzas June 30 & July 1. The Down Low every Wed.
SAN MARCO
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Headchaser, Higher Ground, Mother Superior 8 p.m. June 29. The Delta Troubadours, Flipturn, June Divided 8 p.m. June 30. Ample Angst, Hatchling 8 p.m. July 1. Becoming Human, Osara, Defy The Tyrant Ksick 8 p.m. July 2 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Pierce & Grace Pettis 7:30 p.m. June 29. Mike Shackelford Band, Ronnie Gainey 7:30 p.m. June 30. MARK WILLIAMS & FRIENDS 7:30 p.m. July 1
SOUTHSIDE, ARLINGTON & BAYMEADOWS
GREEK STREET Café, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 503-0620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Robby & Felix June 30. Ryan Campbell July 1 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Don’t Call Me Shirley 9:30 p.m. June 30. Yawza 9:30 p.m. July 1. Live acoustic every Wed. Melissa Smith every Thur.
SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE
CROOKED ROOSTER BREWERY, 148 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 Lonely Highway 8 p.m. July 8. Open mic 7 p.m. every Wed. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4331 Live music every weekend MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth, 798-8222 Live music every weekend
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CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., 619-1931 Matthew Hall 8 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.
PROPAGANJAH Pass the dutchie with the Ocala reggae dudes when they perform live with SUMMER SURVIVORS. 22 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • June 28-July 4, 2017
THURSDAY, JULY 1 • 10:00 PM • $35 THE ROADHOUSE • (904) 264-0611 231 BLANDING BLVD. • ORANGE PARK FACEBOOK.COM/ROADHOSUEOP
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DINING DIRECTORY THE CRAFT PIZZA CO. Grab a unique, artisan-inspired lunch or dinner at Neptune Beach’s newest hot spot for pizza.
THE CRAFT PIZZA CO. 240 N. THIRD ST. JACKSONVILLE BEACH (904) 853-6773 THECRAFTPIZZACO.COM
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH
29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa THE AMELIA TAVERN, 318 Centre St., 310-6088, theameliatavern.com. Contemporary hand-crafted, locally sourced comfort fare: local shrimp, small/big plates, organic greens, sandwiches. $$ FB TO D M; L & D Tu-Sa; Brunch Su. BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In historic building, family-owned café has worldly fare, madefrom-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh greens, veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub has beer
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brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F Nearly 40 years, family-owned-and-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria. Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa
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DINING DIRECTORY THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa THE PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/wine bar/ crêperie’s global menu uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711, thesurfonline. com. Oceanview dining since 1957, inside or on the deck. Steaks, seafood, burgers, daily food and drink specials; Wing It Wednesdays. $$ FB K TO L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-andoperated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa
ARLINGTON + REGENCY
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies. net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo has shrimp & grits, specialty cocktails. Local musicians on weekends. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. Southern classics: crispy catfish w/ smoked gouda grits, familystyle fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL.
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INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Since 1989, the family-owned place has offered an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
BEACHES
(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
THE CRAFT PIZZA CO., 240 N. Third St., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, thecraftpizzaco. com. F Innovative pies made with the finest ingredients, many locally sourced. Dine inside or out. $$ BW L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BURRITO GALLERY, 300 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 246-6521, burritogallery.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Relocated, all grown up. Same great quality burritos, tacos, enchiladas; fast service. Craft cocktails. HH M-F. $ K FB TO L D Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR, 102 Sixth Ave. N., 372-4192,
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delicomb.com. Family-owned-andoperated. Everything’s made with natural and organic ingredients—no hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup. Granola, tuna salad, kimchi, wraps, spicy panini melts. $ TO B L Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 372-0712, famoustoastery.com. Corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, omelets, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizzatossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. SEE AVONDALE. MSHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, shackburgers.com. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO Craft cocktails, a unique wine selection and locally-sourced fare make this a popular Southbank destination. photo by Ellyn Mcdonald
KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO 1402 SAN MARCO BLVD. JACKSONVILLE • (904) 396-2344 KITCHENONSANMARCO.COM NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 30+ years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. Specialty items, tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com. Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. SEE BAYMEADOWS.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.
CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, (912) 729-9552. Barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts. Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland,
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(912) 729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly
DOWNTOWN
THE BANK BAR B Q & BAKERY, 331 W. Forsyth St., 388-1600, thebankbbq.com. 28 years’ experience means barbecue done right. Onsite bakery has specialty cakes. $ TO L & D M-F BURRITO GALLERY & BAR, 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Innovative Southwestern fare; ginger teriyaki tofu, beef barbacoa, wraps, tacos. $ BW TO L D M-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian.com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, wraps. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa
STRAIGHT UP!
ADELE GIVENS In 1990, actress-comedian Givens was crowned winner of the Crown Royal Comedy competition in Chicago. Since then, her no-holds-barred standup style has made her a favorite in the comedy clubs and she’s a regular on the big screen (Beauty Shop, The Players Club) and TV (Oprah, The Hughleys, The Tracey Ullman Show, Def Comedy Jam). 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1, The Comedy Zone, Mandarin, $25-$30, comedyzone.com. June 28-July 4, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 29
DINING DIRECTORY URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels. Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F. URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura, 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK. GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700, germanjax.com. Authentic German/fusion fare: schnitzels, plus bratwurst, stroganoff, käsesspätzle. 13 German beers in bottles, on tap. Bar bites, cocktails. Outdoor BierGarten. HH Tu-Thur. $$ FB L & D Tu-Su LARRY’S, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK SURFWICHES SANDWICH SHOP, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 559-5301. SEE BEACHES.
FLEMING ISLAND
MANDARIN NW ST. JOHNS
GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 30 years of awesome gourmet pizza, baked dishes. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 20+ years, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ BW L M-F; D Sa CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO.
ORANGE PARK
THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220,
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278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MILL BASIN, 1754 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 644-8172, mill-basin.com. Serving modern interpretations of classic Italian fare and upscale craft cocktails. Late night menu available. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily SNACSHACK BAKERY, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 322-1414, snacshack.menu. Bakery and café; sandwiches, coffees, bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies, snack treats. $$ TO B BR L M-F SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. Cozy shop; freshroasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, specialty lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, teas, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast. $ B L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MSHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS + WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2016 Best of Jax
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DINING DIRECTORY Winner. Small-batch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting single-origin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, hand-crafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928, brixxpizza.com. Pizzas, pastas, soups. Gluten-free options. Daily specials, BOGO pizzas 10 p.m.-close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based beverages, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily FIVE POINTS TAVERN, 1521 Margaret St., 549-5063, fivepointstavern.com. New American cosmopolitan place serves chefcurated dishes in a relaxed environment. $$ FB TO L & D Tu-Su
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D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket. com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas, pasta, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual; made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire.com. 2016 Best of Jax finalist. Near 5 Points intersection. Southwestern dishes: fish tacos, chicken enchiladas. HH M-Sa in upstairs lounge; HH all day Su. $$ FB K L D Daily MSHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. First-run, indie and art films screened. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza– Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme, Cowford Pie–hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Inside/patio. $$ BW L D Daily
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ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. O’LOUGHLIN PUB, 6975 A1A S., 429-9715. Family-owned-and-operated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB
SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK
THE BEARDED PIG SOUTHERN BBQ & BEER GARDEN, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 3981949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily
RATHER RIPPED
SOFIT SPORTS FESTIVAL Local athletes aim to vanquish their opponents in challenging competitions at the SoFit Sports Festival. The largest of its kind in Northeast Florida, this daylong fest includes a Rep Your Box competition, Olympic Weightlifting, a Jiu-Jitsu contest, and more. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 1; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 2, Prime Osborn Center, Downtown, general admission $15, weekend pass $25; military/seniors/kids 6-12, $12; weekend pass $20, sofitevents.com. June 28-July 4, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 33
GRILL ME BILLY HUTCHISON
Pi Infinite Combinations 19 S. Third St. • Fernandina Beach Born in: Lake City, FL Years in the Biz: 24 Fave Restaurant: Happy Tomato Courtyard Cafe & BBQ Fave Cuisine Style: French Go-To Ingredients: Anything fresh Ideal Meal: Porterhouse and fries Will Not Cross My Lips: Canned asparagus Insider's Secret: You have to be fast and it has to be good. Celeb Sighting in Your Bar: Chef Jacques Pépin Culinary Treat: Anything someone else cooks :)
KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodinercom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf,
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K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ B R L D Daily PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned-&operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Dine outside. HH. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, woodfired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. Serving true artisan Neapolitana pizzas, hand-tossed, thin or thick crust. Baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings, wraps. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE, TINSELTOWN
ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia,
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chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Chef Tom Gray’s locally sourced contemporary American menu has starters—deviled farm eggs, chicken livers; favorites—chicken & waffles, Dr Pepperglazed beef short ribs. Seared scallops, handmade gnocchi. Inventive cocktails, patio dining. HH daily. $$ FB K Su Br, L M-Sa; D Nightly MSHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovintecom. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/ wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. Inside Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS ORIGINAL GHOST TOURS OF ST. AUGUSTINE Sightsee and listen to one of fifty professional storyteller guides as they share the haunting tales of the Oldest City’s dark history.
AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA AREA
AC Charters 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 261-9481, accharters.net Air Amelia/HangGlide USA 650 Airport Rd., Fernandina, 877-933-6359, hangglidenow.com Amelia Boat Club & Rentals 251 Creekside Dr., Fernandina, 277-4615, ameliaislandboatclub.com Amelia Island Ghost Tours 96215 Light Wind Dr., Fernandina, 548-0996, amelianislandghosttours.com Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. Third St., Fernandina, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org Amelia Island Plantation Nature Center 26 Amelia Village Circle, Fernandina, 321-5082, omnihotels.com Amelia River Cruises S. Front St., Fernandina, 261-9972, ameliarivercruise.com The Angler’s Mark 10 Ash St., Fernandina, 557-1027, theanglersmark.com Backwater Adventure Amelia 210 Centre St., Fernandina, 753-7631 Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum 2106 Sadler Rd., Sadler Square, Fernandina, 435-8424, fbpinball.com
ORIGINAL GHOST TOURS OF ST. AUGUSTINE 4 GRANADA ST. • (904) 829-1122 TOURS RUN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK ADULTS $26.99; KIDS $14.99; UNDER 12 FREE GHOSTTOURSOFSTAUGUSTINE.NET
Florida Adventure Sports 3990 Centurion Way, Ste. 5202, Fernandina, 430-3800, florida-adventure-sports.com Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina, 277-7274, floridastateparks.org/ park/Fort-Clinch George’s Jet Ski Adventures 1 S. Front St., Fernandina, 310-5999, flyingfishfun.com Happy Trails Walking Horses 1974 Peters Point Rd., Fernandina, 557-3126, happytrailswalkers.com Heron’s Cove Adventure Golf 1 Amelia Village Circle, Fernandina, 423-1452, omnihotels.com Kelly Seashore Ranch 9500 First Coast Highway, Fernandina, 491-5166, kellyranchinc.net Skydive Amelia 3243 Bailey Rd., Fernandina, 718-4648, skydiveameliaisland.com Windward Sailing School 5 S. Front St., Fernandina, 327-3265, windwardsailing.com
JACKSONVILLE + THE BEACHES AREA
Adventure Landing 4825 Blanding Blvd., 771-2803, adventurelanding.com;
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1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386, adventurelanding.com Best Bet Jacksonville 201 Monument Rd., Arlington, 646-0001, bestbetjax.com The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummermuseum.org Ecomotion Walking Tours 11255 Fort George Rd., Northside, 251-9477, ecomotionrours.com Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Ft. Caroline Rd., Arlington, 641-7155, nps.gov/ timu/learn/historyculture/foca.htm The Great Escape Room 11651 Central Parkway, Ste. 103, Southside, 203-8358, thegreatescaperoom.com/florida/jacksonville Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens 1445 Millcoe Rd., Arlington, jacksonvillearboretum.org Jacksonville Ice 3605 Philips Hwy., Southside, 399-3223, jaxiceandsportsplex.com Jacksonville River Quest/River Taxi Tours 3326 Lake Shore Blvd., 860-8294, jaxrivertaxi.com Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.com
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JUN VEGAN PIZZA DAY 29 WORLD Present Moment Cafe • The Girls Gone Green
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PINTS AND POSES FOR THE PUPS
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RAGTIME THE MUSICAL
JUN AND IDEAS: DR. NIKKI LANE 29 ART MOCA Jacksonville
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Green Room Brewing, LLC • Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc. • Flow with Jess
Summer Musical TheatreCamp • Flagler College Theater Arts
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CD RELEASE PARTY 4 RAMONA Prohibition Kitchen • Ramona Music
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS K. A. HANNA PARK This 447-acre state park offers your family everything from the beach, biking and hiking trails to a kids splash park and plaza areas for family reunions or corporate outings.
FLEMING ISLAND + ORANGE PARK AREA
Best Bet 455 Park Ave., Orange Park, 646-0001, bestbetjax.com Clay County Fairgrounds 2497 S.R. 16 W., Green Cove Springs, 284-6378, claycountygov.com Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park S.R. 21, Keystone Heights, 352-473-4701, floridastateparks.org Military Museum of North Florida 1 Bunker Ave., Green Cove Springs, 718-571, militarymuseumofnorthflorida.com Orange Park Community Theatre 2900 Moody Ave., 276-2599, opct.info The Roadhouse 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseop.com Ronnie Van Zant Park 2760 Sandridge Rd., Lake Asbury, 284-6378, claycountygov.com Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 404-0109, thcenter.org
ST. AUGUSTINE AREA
K. A. HANNA PARK $3 PER PEDESTRIAN/BIKER $5 PER CAR • CAMPING, RV & CABIN RATES AVAILABLE 500 WONDERWOOD DR. JACKSONVILLE AT ATLANTIC BEACH (904) 249-4700 • COJ.NET K.A. Hanna Park 500 Wonderwood Dr., Atlantic Beach, 249-4700, coj.net/ departments/parks-and-recreation/ recreation-and-community-programming/ kathryn-abbey-hanna-park.aspx Kayak Amelia 1303 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 251-0016, kayakamelia.com Kingsley Plantation 1676 Palmetto Ave., Northside, 251-3537, nps.gov/timu/learn/ historyculture/kp.htm Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCAJax) 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, moca.org
Museum of Science & History 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com Talbot Island State Parks 12157 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 251-2320, floridastateparks. org/park/Little-Talbot-Island Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Rd., Arlington, 724-4646, treehill.org Victory Casino Cruise 4378 Ocean St., Downtown, 855-438-4286, victoryjax.com
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Adventure Landing 2780 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 827-9400, adventurelanding.com Black Raven Pirate Ship 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 877-578-5050, pirateshipblackraven.com Colonial Quarter 33 George St., St. Augustine, 342-2857, colonialquarter.com Fiesta Falls Mini Golf 818 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-9904, lafiestainn.com/ st-augustine/fiesta-falls-mini-golf.html Flagler College 74 King St., St. Augustine, 819-6400, legacy.flagler.edu Fort Menendez 259 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-8874, fortmenendez.com Fountain of Youth 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, 829-3168, fountainofyouthflorida.com Lightner Museum 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org Marineland 9600 N. Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111, marineland.net Ocean Extreme Sports 1093 A1A Beach Blvd. #410, St. Augustine, 461-9415, oceanextremesports.com Old City Helicopter Tours 4900 U.S. 1, St. Augustine, 824-5506, oldcityhelicopters.com Oldest Store Museum 31 Orange St., St. Augustine, 701-4171, historictours.com Oldest Wooden School House 14 St. George St., St. Augustine, 824-0192, oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com Old Jail Museum 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 701-0249, historictours.com Old Town Trolley Tours 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 829-3800, trolleytours.com/st-augustine Original Ghost Tours of St. Augustine 4 Granada St., 829-1122, ghosttoursofstaugustine.net
Potter’s Wax Museum 31 Orange St., St. Augustine, 829-9056, potterswaxmuseum.com Red Train Tours 170 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-1606, ripleys.com/redtrains Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-1606, ripleys.com/staugustine San Sebastian Winery 157 King St., St. Augustine, 862-1504, sansebastianwinery.com Schooner Freedom Charters 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 810-1010, schoonerfreedom.com Spanish Military Hospital Museum 3 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 342-7730, spanishmilitaryhospitalmuseum.com St. Augustine Alligator Farm 999 Anastasia Blvd., 824-3337, alligatorfarm.com St. Augustine Biplane Rides 270 Estrella Ave., 625-1450, staugustinebiplanerides.com St. Augustine City Walks 4 Granada St., 825-0087, staugustineitywalks.com
St. Augustine Distillery 112 Riberia St., 825-4962, staugustinedistillery.com St. Augustine Eco Tours 111 Avenida Menendez, 377-7245, staugustineecotours.com St. Augustine Historic Walking Tours 69 St. George St., 392-7137, staugcitywalk.com St. Augustine Lighthouse/Maritime Museum 81 Lighthouse Ave., 829-0745, staugustinelighthouse.com St. Augustine Pirate Museum 12 S. Castillo Dr., 877-467-5863, thepiratemuseum.com St. Augustine Scenic Cruise 111 Avenida Menendez, 824-1806, scenic-cruise.com St. Augustine Surf School 5860 A1A S., 806-4754, staugustinesurf.com Villa Zorayda Museum 83 King St., St. Augustine, 829-9887, villazorayda.com Whetstone Chocolate Factory 139 King St., St. Augustine, 217-0275, whetstoneschocolates.com
Wolf’s Museum of Mystery 46 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 342-8377, wolfsmuseumofmystery.com World Golf Hall of Fame/IMAX Theatre 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfhalloffame.org
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA Adventures Up the Creek 111 Osborne St., St. Marys, (912) 882-0911, jacksonvillekayakcompany.com Cumberland Island Ferry 113 St. Marys St., (912) 673-7747, cumberlandislandferry.com The Georgia Radio Museum & Hall of Fame 400 Osborne St., St. Marys, (912) 882-4000, grhof.com St. Marys Railroad Museum 1000 Osborne St., (912) 729-1103, stmarysrailroadmuseum.com St. Marys Railroad 1000 Osborne St., (912) 200-5235, stmarysrailroad.com St. Marys Submarine Museum 102 St. Marys St. W., (912) 882-2782
BACKWATER ADVENTURE Take a thrilling and informative adventure where you’ll interact with wildlife and sea life—and also get to drive your own speedy boat!
BACKWATER ADVENTURE FROM $135 • 120 CENTRE ST. FERNANDINA BEACH • (904) 753-7631 BACKWATERADVENTURE.COM
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