We’re committed to a weekend that is very artsy and not super fartsy! Choose between getting sketchy with some Urban sketching or less is mosaic. Perhaps you’re into playing literal games but not playing games at a Taylor Swift dance party. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Jacksonville is your place for active living. Note: Most descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

7.21

Design Your Own Mosaics at JAX Craft Beer
Enjoy an evening of mosaic fun. These projects are great for ages 8+. All materials are included. Your project will come with the following:Surface of your Choice Choose from an Anchor, Crab, Flamingo, Florida, Mahi, Margarita, Mermaid, Pineapple, Sand Dollar, Seahorse, Starfish or Sea Turtle and more! Over 100 projects to choose from! Tiles & Adhesive Choose from over 30 different colors. You will be provided with a wheeled tile nipper to cut your tiles and we will show you how. Sample Cards: These will give you some inspiration for your mosaic

Grout, sealer and instructions to take home your choice of white, black, gray or tan grout plus a sealer. Grouting has to be done the next day as your adhesive has to dry but don’t worry! We’ve got a video plus instructions to help you with the grouting process. $25 – $69; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 9825 San Jose Blvd., #18, Jacksonville, FL; jaxcraftbeer.com/ // @jaxcraftbeer

Summer Side Dishes at Publix Aprons Cooking School
The summer season is bountiful with colorful and flavorful vegetables. Let us show you how to cook them and surprise yourself with how good they really are. This is a hands-on cooking class. Menu:  Five-Bean Barbecue Bake, Classic Ratatouille, Sweet Corn Succotash with Shiitake Mushrooms, and Tomatoes and Watermelon with Cilantro Pesto! This class is for adults 18 years of age and older only. No children allowed unless otherwise specified. Wine is provided at most evening classes, but you must be 21 years of age or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Drink responsibly. $50; 6 p.m.; 10500 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL;
publix.com // @publix

7.22

Cruel Summer: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Dance Party at Underbelly
What more is there to say? It’s time to Shake It Off! $20; 7 p.m.; 113 E Bay St., Jacksonville, FL; underbellyjax.com // @underbellyjax

A Vibe Game Night at Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge
Okay players, it’s time to bring your best game to game night! $10 single/$50 table of 4; 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 901 King St, Jacksonville, FL; jazzysrestaurant.net // @jazzysoulfoodrestaurant

7.23 

CosCon at Snyder Armory
The Original Cosplay Con Returns to Jacksonville with an excellent new location and an excellent lineup of professional cosplayers! Wear your favorite cosplay to Cos Con Jax, the original Cosplay Con. Fandom doesn’t matter: Anime, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Disney Princesses, or whatever your imagination can think of, if you can wear it in a costume it’s welcome at Cos Con Jax. If you don’t have a costume, come on out and get tips and tricks on creating awesome costumes, or just get pictures with your favorite cosplayers! This is an all-ages show, so come on out and enjoy the day! Kids 7 and under are free. $15 – $20; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 9900 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

Don’t Miss a Beat Jazz Festival at Woodstock Park
We are so proud to announce that the 2022 Don’t Miss A Beat Jazz Festival is happening for the second year, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, City of Jax Events & Jax Parks. So, bust out your jazz hands and come on down! Free; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.; 2839 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville, FL

7.24

Dr. Tom Prichard at CCW: Top Rope Wrestling Academy
Dr. Tom Prichard joins us for a once in a lifetime discussion on ring psychology and what it takes to make it in professional wrestling. This special event is 18 and up and limited to professional trained wrestlers only. You will learn from the best regarding ring psychology and step in the ring with other professionally trained wrestlers to fine tune your skills. $75; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 551 Chatham St., #2, Jacksonville, FL

Urban Sketcher Workshop at Memorial Park
Urban sketch connects you to your elements outside, and encourages you to work quick. Whether you are trying to capture someone riding a bike or grabbing a bite to eat; or maybe you are an architectural person, you can capture a building before it’s gone. The main goal is to be part of life. It’s constantly changing. For this workshop, we will meet in Memorial Park in Riverside and we will sketch some daily activities, trees and even the buildings around us. The kit provided will include a unique and cool paint set that is made by Viviva Watercolors (please look them up), a water-brush, a pencil and a watercolor paper pad 4” x 6”. Only thing you will need is a chair! $55; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 1620 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL