Radar: To Do In JAX // 6.16-6.19
At District Fray, we’re committed to celebrating with respect! This week’s digital radar is your guide for events that are both sad and satisfying. Choose between crying during karaoke or crying but with an Irish accent. Perhaps you’re into feeling Trap(ped) or are in the mood to Cheer. 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.
6.16
Emo Night Live Band Karaoke at Archetype
Who’s ready to sing through some tears! $10 – $13, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL; harchetypejax.com // @archetypejax
Byrne and Kelly (Irish singing) at Culhane’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
Irish singing duo Byrne and Kelly celebrate their 10th anniversary with a US tour that includes a return to Jacksonville. The concert features traditional Irish tunes, songs made famous by famed group Celtic Thunder (they are featured performers) and songs of their own creation, featuring stories about life and Irish culture. Their harmonies are often compared to Simon & Garfunkel. Tickets are $35 GA, $75 Meet & Greet; 9720 Deer Lake Ct., Jacksonville, FL; culhanesirishpub.com // @culhanesirishpub
6.17
Cheer Live at Daily’s Place
If you watched “Cheer” on Netflix you can now watch Cheer Live. You will backflip out over this show!!! $30 to $140; 7:30 p.m.; 1 Daily’s Place, Jacksonville, FL; dailysplace.com // @dailysplace
Juneteenth Trap Yoga + Dance Class at Studio Zsa Zsa Lapree
Yoga + Art Dance Class Kick off !!! Come join us as we experience a moment of healing and flowing to upbeat music. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is one that is very important and empowering for Black and Brown communities all over. Space is limited !!! Inbox to book your spot. Accepting Donations. Please bring a yoga mat or towel or whatever you’re comfortable with or have!! We’re here to have a good time! Donations; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; 233 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL
6.18
Juneteenth Melanin Market
2 stages of Live Entertainment packed with local singers, bands, DJs, and dancers, headlined by Jacksonville’s very own 95 South, and the 69 Boyz, two legendary rap groups that put Duval on the map in the 90s‼️ This is a FREE EVENT!! That’s right!! Join us on the Historic Eastside for the Juneteenth Melanin Market and support over 250 black-owned businesses & nonprofits! Free, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 822 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL; jaxmelaninmarket.com // @jaxmelaninmarket
Sneakerfête at UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center
Buy, sell, and trade the latest sneakers. That’s all you need to know! $10 GA/$20 VIP; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville, FL
6.19
Daddy Daughter Tea & Paint Party at Brick and Beam
Boujee With A Paint Brush of Jacksonville, Fl is thrilled to invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual Daddy Daughter Tea & Paint Party at Brick & Beam! Come enjoy wonderful live music, painting, delicious hors d’oeuvres, assorted petite desserts, mimosa and of course tea. This paint party is like no other in town and is designed to celebrate and uplift fathers in our community by changing the narrative and promoting bonding through art. $190 to $350; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 1101 North Main St., Jacksonville, FL; brickandbeamjax.com // @brickandbeamjax
Father’s Day Brunch at Wicked Barley Brewing Company, Jacksonville
If tea isn’t your thing, why not grab some brunch and a beer for Father’s Day? It’s an All-About-Dad Extravaganza! Free entry; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 4100 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL; wickedbarley.com // @wickedbarleybrewing