8.31

Power + Peace at The Women’s Defense Company
Get your blood moving with a dynamic warm-ups and stretches, then keep the energy going while you learn and practice a specific self-defense skill to help increase your confidence and safety. Slow everything down as you practice your learned techniques with focus. Finally, end each class by combining breath work with body movement and using a guided meditation to help reset the mind and begin a new day. $10. 9:30 a.m. 13241 Bartram Park Blvd. #405, Jacksonville, FL; womensdefensecompany.com // @womensdefenseco

8.31- 9.2

George Willborn at The Comedy Zone
With an extraordinarily keen wit and a completely unrestricted approach when it comes to telling the truth about “what-is-funny,” George Willborn is a Chicago native who got his first comedic break as the house MC at All Jokes Aside in 1992. He shared the stage and befriended comedy greats like Jamie Fox, Bernie Mac and Steve Harvey. $25+. Various times. 3130 Hartley Rd. Jacksonville, FL; comedyzone.com // @comedyzonejax

9.1

Latin Reggae Night at Underbelly
Get ready to dance the night away as Miami’s hottest reggae band, La Tribu Royale, pay tribute to legendary Latin reggae bands such as Los Pericos, Gondwana, Cultura Profética, Desorden Publico and more. With their mesmerizing beats and infectious rhythms, La Tribu Royale will transport you to the vibrant streets of South America. $25. 9 p.m. 113 East Bay St. Jacksonville, FL; underbellyjax.com // @underbellyjax

Slightly Stoopid Summertime at Daily’s Place
Slightly Stoopid comes to Jax with special guests Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere and The Movement. $30+. 7:30 p.m. 1 Daily’s Pl. Jacksonville, FL; dailysplace.com // @dailysplace

Summer at the Cummer
The Cummer Museum kicks it up a notch with loads of live music, tasty beverages, fun outdoor games, and dynamic art and culture experiences featuring talented northeast Florida creatives. Free. 4 p.m. 829 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, FL; cummermuseum.org // @cummermusuem

9.2

Fall Family Day at MOCA Jacksonville
Visit MOCA Jacksonville for a day of free creative, family fun. Enjoy access to all of MOCA’s exhibitions, a line-up of kid-friendly activities, art making and live performances. Free. 11 a.m. 333 N Laura St. Jacksonville, FL; mocajacksonville.unf.edu // @mocajax

Morning Yoga at Riverside Arts Market
Morning Yoga at RAM is back and earlier than ever. Each week, a different yoga instructor will set up on the River Stage and teach class. Free. 9 a.m. 715 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, FL; riversideartsmarket.org // @riversideartsmarket 

9.2- 9.3

Taco + Tequila Festival at Metropolitan Park
A two-day food, drink, music and art experience unlike anything Jacksonville has ever seen. Guests can expect mouth-watering tacos and Mexican street fare from over 40 restaurants, food trucks and culinary teams from around the city, as well as nationally recognized musicians and performers you won’t want to miss. This year’s impressive lineup will feature performances by Iration, Big Boi from Outkast, Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes and more. $35+. 12 p.m. 4110 Gator Bowl Blvd. Jacksonville, FL; jaxtacofest.com // @jaxtacotequilafest

9.3

“Bridgerton” Meets Jacksonville Gala at Cosmopolitan Ballroom
Queen Charlotte requests your presence at this exquisite celebration. Mingle with elegant people enjoying food, live entertainment, great conversation and other surprises at this extraordinary costume gala. Costume required for entry. $65+. 6 p.m. 4160 Southside Blvd. Suite 4-5, Jacksonville, FL; cosmopolitanballroom.com // @cosmopolitanballroom