Nightlife in Jacksonville
The Capitol Steps
The Capitol Steps at Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on February 11 or 12 (Up to 49% Off)
Musical group continues to lampoon contemporary politics with song in their new revue, How To Succeed in Congress Without Really Trying
Wilson Center For the Arts
$44.50 $22.50
50 Shades of Love Charity Fashion Show at the Museum on Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m. (Up to 51% Off)
50 Shades of Love Fashion Show
The Museum
$35
$19
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2015 Membership at Comedy Zone Jacksonville at Ramada Conference Center (Up to 51% Off)
Comedy Zone Jacksonville
Comedy Zone Jacksonville at Ramada Conference Center
$59
$29
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America on Tap – Jacksonville at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center on Saturday, June 27, at 2:30 p.m. (Up to 26% Off)
Jax on Tap
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
$37.75
$28
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The Florida Ballet's "The Nutcracker" at UNF Fine Arts Center on December 20 or 21 (Up to 50% Off)
"The Nutcracker"
Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF Fine Arts Center
$20
$10
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Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” with DVD, Nutcracker, or Both on Friday, November 14 (Up to 51% Off)
Moscow Ballet's
University of North Florida
$54
$27
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Package for Two or Four with Appetizers, Drinks, and Hookah Rental at The Tent Hookah Lounge (50% Off)
The Tent Hookah Lounge
Park Ridge
$42
$21
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Bowzer's Rock N Roll Holiday Party at Florida Theatre Jacksonville on Thursday, December 18 (Up to 57% Off)
Bowzer's Rock N Roll Holiday Party
Florida Theatre Jacksonville
$69.15
$30
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The Big Ticket Featuring Fall Out Boy, Alt-J, Weezer, Young the Giant, and More on Friday, December 5 (Up to 33% Off)
The Big Ticket Featuring Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Young The Giant, and More
Jacksonville Metro Park
$52.55
$35
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Michael Winslow from "Police Academy" at Bonkerz Comedy Club on November 21 or 22 (Up to 50% Off)
Comedy Show featuring Michael Winslow from Police Academy
Latitude 360
$39.99
$19.99
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ReptiDay for Four at Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters Hall on February 8 at 10 a.m. (Up to 50% Off)
ReptiDay
Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters Hall
$30
$15
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Wild Wing Café is a Southern chain with one location Jacksonville’s south side. Its namesake specialties are their chicken wings, offered in 33 different made-from-scratch flavors. With soups and salads, wraps and flatbreads rounding out the menu, Wild Wing Café is also well-known for its beer battered onion rings, fresh ground chuck burgers and sides like flame roasted corn and mac ‘n’ cheese. With eclectic diner wall art, cream batten-board walls and large black leather booths, Wild Wing Café has a down-home, laid back atmosphere. There’s live music often and an outdoor deck for temperate days, while daily special events like trivia nights and two-for-Tuesdays wing deals keep Jacksonville regulars hungry for more.
Taps Bar & Grill calms rambunctious appetites with an expansive menu of freshly made American pub fare backed by potent potables including 24 beers on tap. The rotating draft brews ($3.50+), including Stone IPA and Stella Artois, flow obligingly from taps to lend hoppy flair to fried pickle chips ($6.99), while piquant buffalo wings ($8.99 for 10) dress up maroon-colored glasses of pinot noir ($6). Andouille spicy sausages, gouda, and cheddar cheese are layered over grits with pan-seared shrimp ($10.99), as cutlery trained in conflict resolution unites surf with turf on plates of new york strip steak and fresh Mayport shrimp ($17.99). Preteen sidekicks can fuel growth spurts with inoculations of mac 'n' cheese ($3.95), while age barriers crumble decisively in the face of ice-cream-laced brownie sundaes ($4.99).
Suite offers an upscale lounge environment fit for all manner of sophisticated events. From behind a softly lit, curving bar, bartenders pour wine, champagne, and spirits, which make their way to cozy tables or leather couches nestled next to dark curtains. During special events, such as holiday parties or concerts, catering can be arranged to dole out food in select VIP areas.
Latin House Grill has a Caribbean feel, from its food?goat stew, plantains, and shrimp soup?to the beach scene and palm trees painted on the restaurant's walls. For those who want to substitute the Caribbean for Jacksonville's west side, the eatery offers open-air seating on a breezy porch. Here, diners savor tropical lunches and dinners, rounded out by pours from the full bar.
The Sun-Ray Cinema at 5 Points, formerly known as Riverside Theater and 5 Points Theatre, is a historic single-screen movie theater in the Riverside section of Jacksonville. Originally opened in 1927, the large room was specifically designed to accommodate live theater as well, in the event that talking movies didn’t take off as expected. Over the years, the theater was opened and closed numerous times as a performance center, a night club and general cinema house, until the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission approved it as a Jacksonville landmark and remodeled the space several years ago. Colorful murals give vibrancy to the updated space, while comfortable seating and long wooden tables in front of each row act as wonderfully modern touches, allowing each guest to set down food and drinks easily. P, pulled pork sandwiches and a host of not-seen-everywhere snacks make for a unique experience inside.
Located on Jacksonville’s south side, The Comedy Zone has been hosting some of the nation’s finest standup comedians for decades. Tucked away inside the Ramada Conference Center and Hotel, the Comedy Zone is a quaint, dim, charming nightclub venue filled with cozy tables and chairs. The thick carpet underfoot cushions the space further and keeps noisy shoes and squeaky chairs to a minimum. The small, gleaming wood stage is back-dropped by a large brick wall, reminiscent of so many other famous comedy clubs. Over the years, the stage has played host to a variety of national touring comedians and lots of local Florida talent. A full bar and a variety of burgers, sandwiches and appetizers are available to order, and can count toward the room’s industry-standard one drink or item minimum. Of course, that means comedy fans must be at least 21 years of age to enter the Zone.