The Jax Harmony Chorus, a Sweet Adelines group, rehearses every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Open houses are held every 4th Tuesday but you are welcome any time! As a member of the chorus, you will belong to a worldwide family of friends who value the joy of singing chord-ringing, fun-filled harmony.

The biggest Art Walk of the year, Oktoberfest @ Art Walk returns with fan-favorites, polka band Dan Witucki and Mein Heimatland Musikanten and German folk dance performances by Dansational. Enjoy a traditional tapping of the keg featuring Bold City Brewery’s German Chocolate Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale at 6 p.m.and Oktoberfest-themed contests throughout the night. All this and more hosted by TANK from X102.9 in Hemming Park.

Pre-purchase a block of drink tickets, redeemable at the official Art Walk beer tents. Drink tickets are $5 and good for either beer or wine at Oktoberfest. Purchase four tickets and get a fifth ticket free! Purchase tickets here.

Tickets will be available for pick up prior to Oktoberfest @ Art Walk at the Downtown Vision office (214 N. Hogan St., Suite 120, 32202) during normal business hours or at the Art Walk merchandise tent, located in Hemming Park at the corner of Laura and Monroe streets beginning at 4 p.m. on October 4.

Tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21 and up. IDs will be checked upon ticket redemption. Please drink responsibly.  https://clear-give.com/egive3/index.cfm?page=storeDetail&itemID=27889&LocID=144001&refresh=true

Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library. Read a book that fits the monthly theme and then come talk about it over coffee at Bold Bean!

June theme: Books by or about LGBT+ people

Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library.

This month’s theme: Books about horror

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.

True Stories meets on the first Thursday of every month to discuss a nonfiction book selection.  At February’s meeting come prepared to discuss your favorite nonfiction reads and recommend books for future meetings.

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.

One-on-one assistance with downloadable media, email, the Internet, online applications, and basic technology instruction. For downloadable media support, please bring your charged laptop or mobile device. Times and locations vary. You can now sign up for your appointment online at https://jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor. Please visit or call your local branch if you need help booking an appointment.