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May
21
Tue
Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
May 21 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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.

Hemming Park Walking Club Kick-off @ Hemming Park
May 21 @ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Beginning Thursday, January 10th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a fast-paced 30-minute walk in downtown Jacksonville, led by Friends of Hemming Park staff. We will meet near the “Opposing Forces” sculpture in Hemming Park at the corner of  Monroe and Laura Streets. Our route will change daily, and we will visit a variety of Jacksonville landmarks during this fun, free, twice-weekly event. For more information, email [email protected]

Florida Blue Free Tuesday at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
May 21 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries and Gardens. Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.

Books-To-Film: “Crazy Rich Asians” @ San Marco Library
May 21 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, the San Marco library is hosting a book-to-film event. We will be viewing the film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s book, “Crazy Rich Asians,” followed by a discussion comparing the book and film. Check out your copy today at any branch of the Jacksonville Public Library.

All programs are free and open to the public.

jaxpubliclibrary.org

Tapas Tuesday at The Cummer @ Cummer Cafe
May 21 @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Reservations recommended

Tap into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Cummer Café patio, take in the sunset while listening to local musicians with beer, wine, or artfully inspired tapas for sale at the Café. Reserve your table by calling 904.899.6022.

Sweet Adelines Jax Harmony Chorus @ Avondale United Methodist Church
May 21 @ 7:00 PM

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.

May
22
Wed
Tai Chi @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
May 22 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Please join us for this introductory class that will cover the first 17 moves and explore other health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi. Often referred to as “moving meditation,”the Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts incorporates stretching and turning in a sequence of 108 movements to reduce tension, improve circulation and balance, and increase strength and flexibility. Free and open to the public.

May
23
Thu
Young Children Read, Play, and Learn @ Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library
May 23 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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. 

All programs are free and open to the public.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
May 23 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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.

Hemming Park Walking Club Kick-off @ Hemming Park
May 23 @ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Beginning Thursday, January 10th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a fast-paced 30-minute walk in downtown Jacksonville, led by Friends of Hemming Park staff. We will meet near the “Opposing Forces” sculpture in Hemming Park at the corner of  Monroe and Laura Streets. Our route will change daily, and we will visit a variety of Jacksonville landmarks during this fun, free, twice-weekly event. For more information, email [email protected]