Clay County Fair
Through April 9 at the Clay County Fairgrounds
The Clay County Fair is bringing in Tracy Lawrence, Casting Crowns, Ashley McBryde, Chris Janson and a truck and tractor pull, plus the usual assortment of rides, livestock shows and food on a stick. The fairgrounds are on Florida 16, west of Green Cove Springs. Info: claycountyfair.org
Springing the Blues
March 31-April 2 at Seawalk Pavilion
Three days of free music (VIP seating is available) in the sunshine, just steps from the beach. What’s not to love? This year’s lineup includes Victor Wainwright & the Train, Selwyn Birchwood, EG Kight, Albert Cummings, Vanessa Colliers and others. Info: springingtheblues.com
Jax River Jams
April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Riverfront Plaza
The free Thursdays-after-work series of concerts returns to Riverfront Plaza in downtown Jacksonville. Bring your own chair and blankets and enjoy food trucks and craft beer while listening to national and local acts. On April 6, local acts Bad Madonna and Visitation open for Cold War Kids. Shaggy headlines on April 13, with L.O.V.E. Culture and Jeremy Ryan opening. Grouplove is paired with Faze Wave and Liza Attic on April 20. The series closes April 27 with Chris Lane, Cumberland and Dylan Gerard. Info: downtownjacksonville.org
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Sleeping Giant Film Festival
April 6-9 at Sun-Ray Cinemas
There are plenty of great movies on the slate — a Little Richard documentary, a look behind the scenes at an extreme hairstyles competition, a sneak-preview screening of “How to Blow Up a Pipeline,” plus Saturday morning cartoons, an experimental musician, a projection performance, noise-rock band Lightning Bolt and Greg Sestero providing live commentary during a 20th anniversary screening of his cult classic, “The Room.” Info: sleepinggiantfest.com
St. Augustine Easter Parade
April 8 in St. Augustine Historic District
The 63rd annual parade has everything you’d expect to find — horses and pirates and dancers — plus the Royal Trio, locals chosen to represent Spanish Queen Marianna, King Juan Carlos and Princess Margarita Maria in a nod to the city’s Minorcan heritage. Info: oldestcityeaster.org
Gamble Rogers Fest
April 14-16 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton
The festival that honors late Florida troubadour Gamble Rogers moves to the fairgrounds this year with performances by Iris Dement, Bill & the Belles, Robin & Linda Williams, Annie & the Hot Club, Hadley Parrish-Cotton and others. Info: gamblerogersfest.org
Callahan Railroad Days
April 22 at the Historic Callahan Railroad Depot
Callahan celebrates its railroad history with an all-day festival featuring live music, a car show, model trains and antique tractors. Info: wnhsfl.org
“The Magic Flute”
April 28-30 at Jacoby Symphony Hall
Even if you learned everything you know about opera by watching Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, "The Magic Flute” might hold some charms for you. It’s the favorite opera of Courtney Lewis, the Jacksonville Symphony’s conductor and music director, and requires some extraordinary singers to reach the difficult high notes. The symphony and guest vocalists will be joined by the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus and students from the University of North Florida School of Music. Info: jaxsymphony.org
Fletcher All Class Block Party
April 29 at the Beaches Museum
Duncan U. Fletcher High School has been a fixture of Neptune Beach since the 1930s and has so many graduates that they just throw one big class reunion for all of them with live music, dancing and food trucks. Info: beachesmuseum.org
Florida Ma’am Festival
April 1-2 at Colonial Oak Music Park in St. Augustine
Two-day celebration of “music fresh-squeezed by Florida women,” with live music, pop-up shops and a pin-up contest. Info: facebook.com
Mandarin Art Festival
April 8-9 at the Mandarin Community Club
An Easter tradition dating back to 1968, with vendors, a green market, live entertainment and works from more than 100 artists. Parking is off-site, with free shuttles. Info: mandarinartfestival.org
Jacksonville University Festival of the Arts
April 14 at Stein Circle on the JU campus
JU students, faculty, staff and alumni show off their works, which will be available for purchase, at outdoor booths. Info: ju.edu/cfa
Think Bold Festival and Conference
April 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Two-day festival with workshops, panels, classes and exhibitors exploring innovations in music, technology, transportation, arts and influence. Info: thinkboldfest.com
Fernandina Beach Songwriters Festival
April 14-16 in Fernandina Beach
The “first annual” festival promises three days, five venues and a dozen acts – including Radney Foster and Runaway June. Info: fernandinasongwriterfestival.com
Woofstock
April 15 at Kanine Social
How do you know your dog doesn’t love live music if you don’t take him to a concert? Woofstock is a dog-friendly show with 14 acts (headliner is national touring act Neil Frances), multiple stages and food trucks. It’s free (but VIP seating is available) and part of the proceeds will benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society. Info: kaninesocial.com/woofstock
Florida’s Birding & Photo Festival
April 19-23 at St. Anastasia Church in St. Augustine Beach
Workshops and seminars will show you how to photograph wildlife in a place that’s teeming with it. Info: floridabirdingandphotofest.com
Lullaby of the Rivers Festival
April 21-23 at North Shores Community Park in Vilano Beach
Celebrate Earth Day at the third annual festival, which features regional performers and stresses responsibility for the environment. Info: lullabyoftherivers.com
Sandlot Jax Fitness Festival
April 21-23 at Metropolitan Park
Think you’re in good shape? These folks will prove otherwise, with strength training, an urban obstacle course, fit talks and GORUCK games. Info: sandlotjax.com
Jacksonville Taco and Margarita Fest
April 22 at TIAA Bank Field
More than 40 area restaurants and food trucks will be on hand to show off their best tacos, tequila and margaritas. They are also promising fun for the whole family with live music and wrestling. Info: dailysplace.com
Roscolusa Songwriters’ Festival
April 22 next to the Nocatee Splash Park in Ponte Vedra
You might not recognize the names of some of the performers, but you probably know their songs. The fest gathers songwriters, who talk about their compositions, then play them. Info: roscalusa.com
St. Augustine Country Music and Craft Beer Fest
April 28-30 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton
Two festivals share the same venue on the same weekend. The country fest features performances by Love & Theft, Jared Neimann, Darryl Worley and others; the craft beer fest has local brewers showing off their finest. Info: trailblazercountrymusicfesival.com
Bostwick Blueberry Festival
April 29 at the Bostwick Community Center in Bostwick
Bostwick, Fla., off U.S. 17 between Green Cove Springs and Palatka, isn’t what you’d call a big city, but they know how to throw a blueberry festival, serving up more than a thousand pancake breakfasts to support the community. They’ll have live music all day, blueberry ice cream, a Miss Blueberry Festival contest and fun stuff for the kids. Info: bostwickblueberryfestival.net
JaxParks Eggstravanza
April 1 at Henry J. Klutho Park
Easter egg hunts, relay races, crafts and fun stuff for kids. Info: coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation
Flamboyance! A Topiary Menagerie
April 1-June 25 at the cumme*r Museum of Art & Gardens
The cumme*r celebrates the “& Gardens” part of its name with its first horticultural exhibition, featuring 50 topiary flamingos in formal riverfront gardens behind the museum. Info: cumme*rmuseum.org
Disney on Ice: Into the Magic
Through April 2 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
The Beast, it turns out, is a pretty good skater. So are Coco, Rapunzel, Belle, Elsa, Anna, Moana and all of the beloved characters from the Disney stable. Disney on Ice is in town for six shows in three days, and each show is preceded by a separately ticketed storytime with Belle and Mickey Mouse. Info: disneyonice.com
Blessing of the Fleet
April 2 at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina
The Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine will lead a procession from the Cathedral Basilica along the Plaza de la Constitución to the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, where he will bless all commercial and pleasure watercraft. Info: visitstaugustine.com
Shen Yun
April 5-6 at the Moran Theater, April 8-9 at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park
5,000 years of Chinese history is told through music and dance. Info: shenyun.com
Brunch with the Bunny
April 8 at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Three Saturday morning seatings are planned for a catered brunch with the Easter Bunny on the Shaba Terrace overlooking the zoo’s entrance. Info: jacksonvillezoo.org
Mutt Market
April 8 at the Jacksonville Humane Society
Bring your pooch for a day of vendors, food trucks, free adoptions, crafters, bakers and doggie massages. Info: jaxhumane.networkforgood.com
Easter “Egg” Hunt
April 8 at Riverside Arts Market
They’re hiding specially painted rocks around the Saturday marketplace held under the Fuller Warren Bridge off Riverside Avenue, around the grounds and in the vendor booths. The hunt opens at 10 a.m.; the marketplace will be open until 3 p.m. Info: riversideartsmarket.com
Islands in the Sky
April 14 at the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium at the Museum of Science and History
Space is a really big place. Explore the galaxies under the 60-foot dome as part of the Planetarium Night Live series. Info: themosh.org
IllumiNights
Starting April 14 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The zoo is staying open late on Fridays, through Aug. 11, to paint the walls and trees in colorful lights. The zoo will reopen at 6 p.m. on those nights, with live music and stilt walkers. Most animal exhibits will remain open until 8 p.m. and the Dinosauria show is included. Info: jacksonvillezoo.org
Riding Into History Motorcycle Show
April 14-15 at World Golf Village
Antique, vintage and custom motorcycles from around the country are arrayed around the central lake at the World Golf Village. The event benefits K9s for Warriors. Info: ridingintohistory.org
Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show
April 15 at Trout Creek Memorial Park off State Route 13
The First Coast Car Council brings together some of the finest rides in North Florida and South Georgia for its big spring show. Info: carcouncil.org
Bold City Con
April 15-16 at Toon Town, 444 Talleyrand Ave.
Comics, anime, gaming and cosplay festival with celebrity guests (the voice of Lucy from the old “Charlie Brown” TV specials!), wrestling and panel discussions. Info: boldcitycon.com
"The Price is Right Live"
April 16 at the Moran Theater
Come on down! This version of the popular daytime game show, complete with Plinko, Cliffhangers and the Big Wheel, has been on the road for 14 years. Info: fscjartistseries.org
“The Big Lebowski” 25th Anniversary
April 16 and 20 at AMC Orange Park, Regal The Avenues and Cinemark Durbin Park
Nobody rolls like the Dude. The 1998 cult film about mistaken identity, severed toes, nihilists and rugs that really tie the room together returns to the big screen for an anniversary showing. White Russians not included. Info: fathomevents.com
Burlesque Brunch
April 16 at 1904 Music Hall
Breakfast, bloody Marys and live performances by dancers Fauna Fae, Lola La Colombe, Sunny Parker, Lilith Siren and Zahariah Dunlap. Info: 1904musichall.com
JaxParks Movie Night
April 21 at Rogers Park
Bring your own chairs and blankets and the city will provide the popcorn and a free showing of “Turning Red.” Info: coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation
Great St. Johns River Cleanup
April 22 on the Jacksonville Riverwalk
The St. Johns Riverkeeper is organizing cleanup days along the length of the river, including a date for clearing junk from the Riverwalk. Info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org
Strides for Pride
April 23 at Northbank Riverwalk Artists Square under the Fuller Warren Bridge
12th annual benefit for JASMYN includes 5K and one-mile walks through Riverside. Info: jasmyn.org
Dean Dillon and Revival Nashville
7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Tringali Barn at Heritage Farms in St. Augustine. $100
Heritage Farms is a real farm, surrounded by Fort Matanzas State Park near St. Augustine. They’re bringing in Country Music Hall of Famer Dean Dillon, who has had a solid career but is best known for writing 11 No. 1 hits for George Strait. Info: tringalibarn.com
Cold
7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Jack Rabbits. $20
Hard-rock band that came together in Jacksonville in the ’80s returns for a hometown gig celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Year of the Spider.” Info: jaxlive.com
Jordy Searcy
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Murray Hill Theatre
Searcy, a member of Team Pharrell on the 2014 season of “The Voice,” brings his show to Jacksonville, with William Hinson and Phillip Vo opening. Info: murrayhilltheatre.com
Spafford
Wednesday, April 12, at Underbelly. $20
The Arizona quartet has a busy 2023 planned, with a tour that takes them to clubs, theaters and bandshells in 15 states. Info: 1904musichall.com
Onyx
April 12 at 1904 Music Hall. $25-$150
Groundbreaking hip-hop group known for its aggressive live shows brings its 30th anniversary tour to town. Info: 1904musichall.com
Jake Shimabukuro
7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $34.50-$59.50
Becoming the world’s most famous ukelele player is one thing, convincing folks like Willie Nelson, Bette Midler and Jimmy Buffett to appear on your ukelele album is something else entirely. Info: pvconcerthall.com
Shinedown
with Three Days Grace and From Ashes to New, 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $56.95-$229.50
Shinedown came out of Jacksonville Beach to become one of the biggest hard-rock bands in the world. Info: jaxevents.com
Kenny Chesney
with Kelsea Ballerini, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Daily's Place. $89-$191
Chesney spends many of his summer playing concerts at football stadiums, so to catch him in the relatively intimate Daily’s Place has to be a good thing. Info: dailysplace.com
Tab Benoit
8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Ritz Theatre. $45
Louisiana-born Delta blues guitarist has played on just about every stage in town. This will be his first in the tiny Ritz. Info: ritzjacksonville.com
Blackwater Sol Revue
April 14-15 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $50-$105
Jacksonville’s JJ Grey & Mofro return as headliners of a two-day festival, with Brothers of a Feather (the Robinson brothers from Black Crowes) on the first night and Robert Cray and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real the second night. Info: theamp.com
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Florida Theatre. $32.50-$79.50
They play new songs in old styles – modern radio hits as swing numbers or jazz tunes, They’re calling this the Life in the Past Lane Tour. Info: floridatheatre.com
Anvil
7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Jack Rabbits. $20
Canadian metal trio never quite made the big time, but they did make a great documentary, “Anvil: The Story of Anvil.” Info: jaxlive.com
Billy Strings
7 p.m. April 20-22 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $58-$83
A few years back, Strings sold out three nights at the amphitheatre. Last year, he came back and did it again. The bluegrass sensation returns this year for, you guessed it, three sold-out shows. Info: theamp.com
Gunhild Carling
8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Ritz Theatre. $35-$40
If you’re really itching to see a Swedish jazz trumpeter/trombonist this month, this is probably your best bet. Info: jaxevents.com
Rick Ross and Kevin Gates
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $69-$250
Who is going to perform at this show? It’s hard to say, but posters for the Pressure Tour advertise “and many more” and Ross and Gates have lots of friends in the music industry, so anything’s possible. Info: jaxevents.com
Billy Idol/Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
Idol: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $44-$129
Benatar: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.$49.50-$129
These are two separately ticketed events, but if you really wanted to immerse yourself in the ‘80s MTV era, you’d be hard-pressed to find better back-to-back shows than Billy Idol and Pat Benatar. Info: theamp.com
Naomi Raine, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Natalie Grant and Taya
7 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Florida Theatre. $39.75-$99.75
Four big names from the Christian music scene share a stage for one night. Info: floridatheatre.com
Colt Ford
8 p.m. Friday, Apri 28, at Sadler Ranch in Fernandina Beach. $40
Country and rap don’t generally mix very well, but Ford has made it work for the last 15 years or so. Info: sadlerranchlive.com
New Edition
With Keith Sweat, Tank and Guy, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29. at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $59.50-$379.50
New Edition came along before boy bands were even a thing. Forty years later, the tight harmonies and choreographed stage moves are still there. Info: jaxevents.com
Tributes
No Allman Brothers, Police, Rush, John Prine or Beatles concerts coming to town this month, but you can catch some pretty good tribute acts playing their music. Steeln’ Peaches: An Allman Brothers Tribute is at 1904 Music Hall on April 7, Bring on the Night plays Sting and Police hits at Blue Jay Listening Room on April 7, 1964 the Tribute plays early Beatles hits at the Thrasher-Horne Center on April 13, Brothers Again: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band plays April 15 at the Florida Theatre, Tommy Prine plays the songs of his dad, John Prine, on April 21 at Blue Jay Listening Room and Ultimate Rush is at 1904 Music Hall on April 29.
Jerry Seinfeld
April 20 at the Moran Theater
Not much can stop Jerry Seinfeld, except for maybe the hurricane that made his postpone his planned October show. Info: jaxevents.com
Jim Gaffigan
April 20-22 at the Florida Theatre
Gaffigan’s four-shows-in-three-days run was supposed to happen in September but was postponed, but he’s one of the hottest comics on the road today, so it should be worth the wait. Info: floridatheatre.com
Phat Katz Comedy
April 7 at Lauren’s Seafood Blues and Jazz at Regency Square Mall
A new first-Friday-of-the-month comedy series comes to Regency. April comics include Nick Lewis, Lite Skinned Bobby Brown and Ozrick Cooley. The Groove Coalition provides live music. Info: phatkatz.com
Chris Tucker
April 14-15 at the Comedy Zone
The motormouth comic from the “Rush Hour” films is slated for four shows in the intimate comedy club. But they’re all sold out. Info: comedyzone.com
Chris Franjola
April 20 at the Comedy Zone
Franjola hosts a popular podcast and was a writer for “Chelsea Lately” and “Family Guy.” Info: comedyzone.com
Rich Guzzi
April 6-8 at the Comedy Zone
Can you really hypnotize someone and make them do ridiculous things onstage? Go see one of Guzzi’s shows and find out. He does early and late shows, and guests are warned that the late ones can get a little out of control. Info: comedyzone.com
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp home opener
April 4 at 121 Financial Ballpark
Jacksonville’s AAA ball club returns to the field with a six-game stand against the Durham Bulls. The Jumbo Shrimp also have homestands against Nashville April 18-23 and Lehigh Valley April 25-30. Info: milb.com/jacksonville
Jacksonville Sharks home opener
April 15 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville’s arena football team returns to the field with a game against the San Antonio Gunslingers with a ‘90s Night promotion. The Sharks also play host to the Orlando Predators on April 30. Info: jaxsharks.com
Jacksonville Icemen season finale
April 16 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville’s minor league hockey team closes out the regular season on April 15 with a game against the Orlando Solar Bears. The Icemen also have home dates on April 7 and 8 against the Atlanta Gladiators. Info: jacksonvilleicemen.com
Harlem Globetrotters
April 21 at UNF Arena
Spoiler alert: The bucket is filled with confetti, not water. The legendary hoops squad — now with women on the roster — takes on the hapless Washington Generals in a game where everyone knows who's gonna win. Info: harlemglobetrotters.com
Jacksonville Dixie Blues home opener
April 29 at Terry Parker High School
Jacksonville’s full-contact women’s football team returns to the field against the Palm Beach Coyotes. Info: wfaprofootball.com
David Brighton’s Space Oddity
April 1 at the Moran Theater
David Bowie took on many personas in his career, and Brighton recreates all of them in a show that has played around the world. Info: fscjartistseries.org
“Motones & Jerseys”
April 2 at the Terry Theater
Temptations or Four Seasons? Why not both? Touring oldies show recreates the sounds of ‘60s AM radio hits from Motown, the Beatles, the Beach Boys and more. Info: fscjjartistseries.org
“Nana Does Vegas”
April 7-22 at Orange Park Community Theatre
A carefree grandmother moves to Las Vegas to sew costumes for a big show. Info: opct.info
“Over the River and Through the Woods”
April 7-30 at Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine
A single guy stands no chance when his Italian grandparents conspire to keep him from moving across the country. Info: limelight-theatre.org
“Proof”
April 14-29 at Amelia Community Theatre in Fernandina Beach
Tony Award-winning drama about family drama and mathematics. Info: ameliacommunitytheatre.org
“Xanadu”
April 14-20 at Players by the Sea
All Beaches Experimental Theatre presents a stage version of the 1980 musical that had it all – Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, post-disco soundtrack and roller skates. Info: abetjax.com
“Menopause: The Musical”
April 15 at the Terry Theater
Classic ‘60s and ‘70s tunes get new lyrics to celebrate the wonders of hot flashes, memory loss and getting older. Info: fscjartistseries.org
“The Fantasticks”
April 20-30 at Amelia Musical Playhouse in Fernandina Beach
The musical that set a record by playing off-Broadway for 42 years comes to Fernandina Beach. Info: ameliamusicalplayhouse.com
“Basically, Alabama”
April 21-30 at the Island Theater in Fleming Island
A new play was inspired by the big mullet-toss at the Florabama bar. Info: islandtheater.com
“Mean Girls”
April 25-30 at the Moran Theater
It’s so fetch! The 2004 Lindsay Lohan film about high school cliques is now a full-on musical. Info: fscjartistseries.org
“Madagascar: the Musical”
April 26 at the Florida Theatre
The 2005 animated movie about animals escaping the zoo comes to the stage. Info: floridatheatre.com
Jacksonville Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth
April 1 at Jacoby Symphony Hall
The symphony reached a long, long way to find its guest conductor – all the way to Auckland, New Zealand, where Giordano Bellincampi is music director of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. He’ll lead the symphony though an evening of Shepherd, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Info: jaxsymphony.org
Jacksonville University Jazz Festival
April 1 at Terry Concert Hall
Middle and high school jazz bands perform and learn from guest artists. The Jacksonville University Jazz Combo I and the JU Jazz Orchestra will also perform. Info: ju.edu/cfa
‘Die Fledermaus: The Bat’s Revenge’
April 2 at the Robinson Theater at UNF
UNF Opera presents Strauss’ epic operetta, first performed in 1874. Info: unf.edu
“Places We Can No Longer Go”
April 5 at Lazzara Performance Hall at the University of North Florida
UNF’s Wind Symphony and Concert Band perform a piece by composer John Mackey that explores Alzheimer’s Disease, but in reverse, going from confusion to clarity. Info: unf.edu/coas
Symphony in 60: Picturesque Postcards
April 13 at Jacoby Symphony Hall
The Jacksonville Symphony’s after-work hour-long session of music and discussion returns with music by Copland, Delius, Elgar and Smetana. Info: jaxsymphony.org
Nothing Left Unsung
April 14 at Terry Concert Hall
The RiverTones, Jacksonville University’s vocal jazz ensemble, performs a set of songs that have been banned or censored over the last two centuries. Info: ju.edu/cfa
Florida Ballet: Ballanchine and More
April 14 at the Florida Theatre
Jacksonville’s resident ballet company presents works by Hillary Bodin, George Ballanchine and Mauro Bigonzetti. Info: floridatheatre.com
John Ricci Quartet
April 14 at Friday Musicale
Ricci, director of Jazz Studies at Jacksonville University, leads his quartet. Info: fridaymusicale.com
Jacksonville Symphony: Disco Inferno
April 14-15 at Jacoby Symphony Hall
Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother... The symphony welcomes guest vocalists Jessica Hendy and Blaine Krauss for a night of disco-ball favorites. Info: jaxsymphony.org
Lawson Ensemble and UNF Chamber Singers
April 16 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
The University of North Florida’s resident classical trio joins with the school’s chamber singers for a program of Vivaldi. Info: unf.edu/coas
Richard and Peter John Stoltzman
April 16 at St. Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach
Two-time Grammy-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman is joined by his jazz pianist son for a free concert. Info: beachesfinearts.org
Jacksonville University Spring Dance Concert
April 20-22 at Swisher Theater
Students in JU’s dance program perform original works produced by the senior class. Info: ju.edu/cfa
Indigo Girls with the Jacksonville Symphony
April 21 at the Moran Theater
Folk/pop duo sits in with the symphony for some of its biggest hits. Part of the proceeds will benefit JASMYN, a Jacksonville group that helps LGBTQ+ teens. Info: jaxsymphony.org
Jacksonville University Orchestra Spring Finale
April 22 at Terry Concert Hall, April 23 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in St. Augustine
JU’s student orchestra closes its 2022-23 season by performing Sibelius’ Second Symphony. Info: ju.edu/cfa
San Marco Chamber Music Society
April 23 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Preview of the music the group will play this summer during a trip to England, joined by Adelya Nartadjieva. Info: sanmarcochambermusic.org
35th Annual Great American Jazz Series
April 27 at the Robinson Theater at the University of North Florida
UNF is renowned for its jazz program, and Jazz Ensemble 1 has been the cream of the crop for years. For this show, Jazz Ensemble 1 plays an all-original program. Info: unf.edu/coas
Architect Saxophone Quartet
April 28 at Friday Musicale
Four sax players from the University of North Florida join forces to perform original songs and works by modern composers. Info: fridaymusicale.com
