The Jacksonville Progressive Coalition and the Women’s March Florida, Jacksonville Chapter along with other grassroots organizations, is gathering together to celebrate International Women’s Day. 

For more information contact (845) 430-0848 or visit www.womensmarch.com.

How did we get our names? What do our names mean to us and the people around us? What name would you choose for yourself? Did you know some countries have restrictions or traditions regarding names? Come share stories about names: yours, family, cultural norms and more. This program is free and open to the public. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

The Happy Hound Dog Resorts Social Hour — Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, no charge, only need to provide vaccination records, otherwise free to use and socialize your dog(s). 4603 Shirley Avenue, (904) 800-8800

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.

Free with Paid Admission, No registration required

Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.

Members $40, Non-Members $50, Registration required

Join Laura Haley, a passionate flower show exhibitor and judge, as well as a teacher of techniques and styles throughout the country, for a unique floral design class using materials you can find at your local grocery store. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

Doors Open at 6 p.m., Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. | Members $25, Non-Members $35, Table $500

Registration required

 Relax under the stars with The Chris Thomas Band! Guests are invited to bring chairs, picnics, and beverages to enjoy an evening in the Cummer Gardens. Don’t feel like packing a picnic? Let the Cummer Café handle your food and beverages by placing an order for pick-up at the Concert. To pre-order, call 904.899.6022 or email [email protected]. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.