A diverse offering of events is at your disposal this weekend in Jacksonville. Shop Black-owned businesses at the Melanin Market, sample curated pairings at a beer and food tasting event, explore the depths of the cosmos at the planetarium, traverse into virtual and augmented reality at the Digital Arts fest, and celebrate Pride, Juneteenth and Father’s Day in this jam-packed weekend of local fun. Note: Most event descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

6.15

Beer Pairing + Food Tasting Event at Intuition Ale Works
Sample tasty bites and brews from Intuition Ale Works, First Love and FSCJ culinary students at this free event. Each registrant will receive a punch card to sample seven different delicious small bites along with seven perfectly paired 5oz beers, one to complement each dish. Must be 21+ to register. Space is limited. Free. 5 p.m. 929 E Bay St. Jacksonville, FL; intuitionaleworks.com // @intuition_ale_works

6.15+6.17

The 5 & Dime Theatre Co. presents “CLYDE’S” at The Florida Ballet
Satisfy your appetite for some spicy comedy. Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s stirring play comes to Jacksonville. Creating the perfect sandwich is the shared quest of the formerly incarcerated kitchen staff of Clyde’s, a truck stop cafe. Even as the shop’s mischievous owner tries to keep them under her thumb, the staffers are given purpose and permission to dream — finding “sometimes a hero is more than a sandwich.” $22+. 8 p.m. 10131 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL; the5anddime.org // @the5anddime

6.16

Planetarium Night Live at the Museum of Science + History
Crack into some of the deepest mysteries in the cosmos, brought to life on the 60-foot planetarium dome at the Museum of Science + History. This program allows you to expand your mind and explore the cosmos through space simulations, storytelling, interactive demonstrations, and immersive, live-narrated video projection. $12. 7 p.m. 1025 Museum Cir. Jacksonville, FL; themosh.org // @moshjax

Swamptooth at Blue Jay Listening Room
Enjoy the infectious melodies rooted in the traditions of bluegrass music and influenced by a uniquely modern sound, performed by the master musicians of Swamptooth. In live shows, Swamptooth’s musical narrative “takes Ralph Stanley and Cher on a back road to the Georgia swamp,” where they encounter “a cosmic traveler carrying a sitar.” Don’t miss this genre-boundary-breaking show. $30+. 8 p.m. 2457B 3rd St. S, Jacksonville Beach, FL; bluejayjax.com // @bluejayjax

6.17

Digital Art Fest at WJCT Soundstage
Adventure into augmented and virtual reality at the 2nd annual Digital Art Festival in JAX. Experience larger-than-life digital artwork by emerging artists, VR and AR art experiences, an Afrofuturism fashion show with live performances and a special guest DJ playing Afro Beat Fusion at the closing party celebration. $20+. 12 p.m. 100 Festival Park Ave. Jacksonville, FL; wjct.org // @afrofuturismexperience

Melanin Market Juneteenth Celebration
The historic Eastside of Jacksonville will be lined by over 150 Black-owned businesses in celebration of Juneteenth weekend. You won’t want to miss this highly anticipated event featuring live entertainment, kid-friendly zones, food trucks and more. Free. 3 p.m. 822 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL; jaxmelaninmarket.com // @jaxmelaninmarket

6.18

The Art of Pride Tour at Cummer Museum
Celebrate Pride Month in style. Join the Cummer Museum galleries to explore the fabulously fabulous contributions of queer artists throughout the collection. Space is limited. Free. 2 p.m. 829 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, FL; cummermuseum.org // @cummermuseum

Jazz Discovery Series at James Weldon Johnson Park
Experience the world-renowned stylings of saxophonist Dayna Stephens at a concert celebrating Father’s Day, Juneteenth and the birthday of the park’s namesake, James Weldon Johnson. Musical fun for the whole family, the park will be well-stocked with food trucks and concessions. Seating is available, but concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Free. 5 p.m. 135 W Monroe St. Jacksonville, FL; jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org // @jamesweldonjohnsonpark

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