As April turns to May welcome the weekend with a Farmer and Arts Market on Thursday. On Friday there’s Swing Dance Night at Murray Hill Theatre. Find these events and others, including Goat Yoga, on this weekend’s radar. All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

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Farmers and Arts Market

Voted Best Farmers Market in Northeast Florida. With over 100 vendors selling fresh, local produce and homemade crafts, live music and great food, it’s sure to be fun for the entire family. Free. 10 a.m. Town Hall Park: 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL; orangeparkmarket.com // @OrangeParkMarket 

Jax River Jams

Returning this spring, enjoy a free, four-week concert series on Downtown Jacksonville’s scenic riverfront featuring national headliners and local and regional openers. Enjoy onsite food trucks and bars with local craft beer and spirits. Camp chairs and picnic blankets encouraged. $89. Various times. Riverfront Plaza: 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville; downtownjacksonville.org // @dtjax

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical focused on classic rock songs of the 1980s. It finds aspiring musician Drew trying to save the Sunset Strips last legendary rock venue from developers. Includes hits like Sister Christian, We Built This City, and Here I Go Again. $68+. 6 p.m.  Alhambra Theatre & Dining: 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville; alhambrajax.com // @alhambrajax

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Swing Dance Night

Swing Dance Night was a staple of the Murray Hill Theatre for many of our 25 year history. We are bringing it back. Don’t Miss this special night. Relive the nostalgia of a great Murray Hill Theatre tradition. $5. 7:30 p.m. Murray Hill Theatre: 932 Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville; murrayhilltheatre.com // @murrayhilltheatre

Food Heaven – Indulgent Asian-Style

Prepare to indulge your senses when you taste these tantalizing Asian-inspired flavors paired with just the right wine. Spend an evening delighting your taste buds with indulgent Asian-inspired dishes paired with the right wine. Treat yourself — you deserve it. $60+. 6:30 p.m. Publix Aprons Cooking School: 10500 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville; publix.com // @publix 

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Cinco De Drinko Bar Crawl

Join Top Shelf Crawls for The Official Cinco De Drinko Bar Crawl. The registration party at The Volstead is at 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Volstead opened on NYE 2013 in Downtown Jacksonville. We are dedicated to bringing unrivaled drink quality and service to a discerning crowd of grown-ups. $10+. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Volstead: 115 West Adams St., Jacksonville; thevolsteadjax.com //@thevolsteadjax 

Goat Yoga 2021-22

We’ve really put a lot of thought into how we could start offering our Goat Yoga classes again in this new world of Covid, and we’re finally at the point where we feel excited to be able to share this experience with all of you again. All our goats are super friendly and love when people visit the farm! They love to snuggle and play and if you’re real lucky, you may even get some goat hugs and kisses. $25. Various times. Little Peeps Farmer for a Day: 3049 Cortez Road, Jacksonville; littlepeepsfarm.com // @little_peeps_farm

Riverside Arts Market

Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, Inc., the Riverside Arts Market is a weekly market rain or shine. RAM features a variety of small businesses from farmers to artists to makers and bakers. Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, you’ll find a family-friendly event that attracts 4,000+ visitors every Saturday. The riverfront amphitheater seats 350 people and features hours of live music. Free. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Riverside Arts Market: 715 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville; localharvest.org // @riversideartsmarket

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Jacksonville Market – Farmers and Artisan

Jacksonville Market is hosted by Jacksonville Jaguars player Jordan Smith. The Market showcases a diverse array of exotic foods, fresh produce, desserts, artisan goods, food trucks, handmade goods, and accessories. The Market takes place at James Weldon Park from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 1 & 7. Discover fresh-made delicacies and hand-crafted goods, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, vegan products, and more. Free. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. James Weldon Johnson Park: 135 West Monroe St., Jacksonville; jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org // @jamesweldonjohnsonpark

Value Select “Kills the Moon” Tour with Jazz Emu in Jacksonville

Mirth pop star Value Select stops at 1904 Music Hall with guest JAZZ EMU while they trek the nation on their Kill The Moon 2022 US Tour. Just enjoy these funky times we’re living in. $20. 7-11 p.m. 1904 Music Hall: 19 Ocean St., Jacksonville; 1904musichall.com // @1904musichall

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