This weekend in the Jacksonville area, several events are taking place. The Ritz Theatre and Museum in Downtown Jacksonville is hosting the opening reception of ‘You Are Here: Mapping Black Life and Autonomy in Jacksonville,’ an art show that explores the stories of LaVilla, Sugar Hill, and North Davis Street through deep archival research and oral history.
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The JWJ BDay 5K and Block Party will take place on Saturday at James Weldon Johnson Park in Downtown Jacksonville. The event will feature a 5K run and walk, as well as interactive stations and a block party with food trucks, games, and music. The Skate and Surf Film Festival will also be held on Saturday at Main Beach Park and the Tiger Island Room in Fernandina Beach, featuring independent skateboarding and surfing films, live music, and local vendors.
Original reporting: Jacksonville Today — read the source article.
