We’re committed to recognizing Earth Day at least once! This week’s digital radar is your guide for events that are both eco-friendly and pet-friendly. Choose between an LGBTQ pride run, or a festival for dogs (who are also invited to the Pride run). How about rocking like a hurricane to an 80’s tribute band or keeping it local with some Jacksonville artists? Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Jacksonville is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

4.21

Fortune Feimster at Florida Theatre

Fortune Feimster is a breath of fresh in the comedy world today. The fact that her touring show is called “Hey Y’all” should tell you all you need to know, but if you need to know more then look to her numerous comedy specials, stints on shows like “Workaholics“ and “2 Broke Girls,” and of course there is the time she did a five course edible dinner with Chelsea Handler. Aw shucks, this will be a hysterical show. $34.50 – $69.50; 7 p.m. 128 E. Forsythe St., #300, Jacksonville, FL; floridatheatre.com // @floridatheatre

JME Showcase Series at Underbelly

Jacksonville Music Experience (JME) is bringing some of Jacksonville’s best artists together for one amazing night. It’s not a competition but rather a real love fest for the music coming out of Jacksonville right now. Featuring L.O.V.E. Culture, Huan, Seagate, Howdy, and Bad Madonna, you don’t want to miss this. $10. 7 p.m. 113 East Bay St., Jacksonville, FL; underbellyjax.com // @underbellyjax 

4.22

Bedrock “80’s Hairband Experience” at Choppers Bar and Grill

Get ready to be Bedrocked like a hurricane as you go ‘round and ‘round because Bedrock is THE 80’s hairband experience in Jacksonville. If you’re into Poison, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, KISS, and more, then this night was made for you! Guess what, this show is free because dirty deeds are done dirt cheap. See ya there! Free. 8 p.m. 12905 N. Main St., Jacksonville, FL

Earth Day Celebration! Clothing Swap, Market, Movie Night at Drive Fitness Jax

The Eco Eclectic clothing swap and local market aims to build a more conscious community by bringing together those who are committed to improving the health of our planet. We do this by swapping our clothes before we buy, shopping locally and sustainably, and networking with other rad people in Jacksonville. The clothing swap is 7pm to 9pm and from 9pm to 11pm, leftover clothing will be sold for $2. Free first come first serve or $5; 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.; 930 7th Ave. South, Jacksonville, FL: drivefitnessjax.com // @drivefitnessjax

4.23

Strides for Pride at Riverside Park

Strides for Pride is a 5K run/walk with a 1M fun run/walk. It will be a LIVE EVENT once again to benefit LGBTQ young people at JASMYN, a Five Points neighborhood safe place for 28 years. Registration pricing is tiered and available up to and including race day. It’s been two years since our last in-person Strides event, so we look forward to welcoming you back to Riverside Park for a family-friendly morning of fun and rainbows. $45. 8 a.m. 753 Park St., Jacksonville, FL; jasmyn.org/strides-for-pride // @jasmynjaxlgbtq

Woofstock Music Festival at Kanine Social, Jacksonville

Finally, a festival that knows what the people want: dogs. That’s right, bring your dog to Woofstock because it’s dog-friendly (like you!). Entertainment will feature bands including everyone from the Nth Power to Honey Hounds! Woofstock will also have multiple stages of amazing music, some of the area’s top vendors and food trucks, a full array of delicious beverages and best of all it is dog friendly! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society. VIP experience (which we’re calling VIPup) includes: Free drinks (beer/wine/soda/water) – Free food catered from local restaurants – VIP only areas with private air conditioned restrooms – Elevated viewing area – VIP only entrance. Free. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; 580 College St., Jacksonville, FL; kaninesocial.com // @kaninesocial

4.24

Zero Waste Festival at Cultivate 

To us, Zero Waste is all about being respectful of the earth and our community. It’s about being mindful of our purchases and taking responsibility for our own waste so that our ecosystems and communities can thrive. Keep in mind that in order to practice living a Zero Waste lifestyle, you don’t have to be perfect. Larry Santoyo, a permaculturalist said that “It’s not about being right, it’s about being effective”. Healing our ecosytems is going to take all of us doing what we can, where we are, with what we’ve got! Featured vendors: Joyful, Nadia Korths Beeswax Wraps, Kthryn’s Wines, Old Heart Ceramics, Moonlite Lab, Greenware Pottery, Miko Creations, Femme Fire Books, Arcane Swim, Nettles Herbs, Groovy Club, Johnny Appleseed, and more! Berry Good Farms On The Go Food Truck will be there as well as Sunni Myers of Gogh Create who will be leading the kids activities. Event will be indoors and outdoors and masks are encouraged. BYOG for wine tasting! Free. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; 2766 Park St., Jacksonville, FL; cultivatejax.com // @cultivatejax

Opening of the Beaches Parade at Jacksonville Beach

It’s been two years but the Opening of the Beaches Parade is back so grab your sunglasses and your sunblock because it’s time to get these beaches open. The actual parade is from 2pm to 4pm but there will be plenty to do all day! Come on down and kick off beach season the right way: with a lovely stroll. Free; 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Starts at 1st and 2nd Street between the municipal parking lot adjacent to Latham Plaza and 5th Ave N, Jacksonville, FL

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