5 fun things to do this weekend in Jacksonville: Comedy, Broadway, jazz, bridal show

Don't tell the folks freezing their tails off up north that February is one of the best months to be in Florida, not too hot, not too buggy and filled with fun stuff to do. Just look at this weekend, for instance, with two huge names in jazz performing outdoor shows, a Broadway blockbuster in town, a big-time comic stirring up the laughter and a local favorite showing off her latest songs.

And even if it does get a little chilly, odds are good you won't have to shovel your driveway to get there.

By the way, comedian Mike Birbiglia's show at the Florida Theatre, scheduled for Saturday evening, has been postponed to March 14.

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series

Live music returns to tiny Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine, the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what would become the United States. New Orleans' iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band headlines Friday night's show under the stars, with New Jazz Underground opening (7 p.m. Friday, $32-$42). On Saturday, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis plays at 7 p.m. ($52-$139). Music returns next weekend with Christone "Kingfish" Ingram on Friday, Feb. 16 ($42-$99) and Keb' Mo' on Saturday, Feb. 17 ($42-$99).

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‘Hadestown’

Eight Tony Awards and a Grammy are a pretty good indication that the touring version of the Broadway hit "Hadestown" is one hell of a trip through myth, legend and the Greek underworld. There are five performances scheduled for the weekend, at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Moran Theater. $50.50-$184.50.

Clay Bridal Spectacular

Planning a wedding is a lot of work. Fortunately, the Clay Bridal Spectacular is bringing just about everybody you need together in one place — caterers, dressmakers, florists, photographers, venues, jewelers, makeup artists, musicians, bartenders and the like. It's at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. $5-$10.

Jacksonville RV MegaShow

If you want to hit the open road in style, you'll probably find what you need at the Jacksonville RV MegaShow, which runs all weekend at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on the Westside. They'll have two exhibit halls filled with folks who can help you find an RV, equip it, maintain it and show you great places to visit with it, plus seminars and RVs ranging from trailers to bus conversions. It's open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $10.

Chelsea Saddler

Jacksonville native Chelsea Saddler has a new album that she's itching to share with listeners. She'll debut songs from "The Offering" at an album-release show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the St. Augustine Waterworks. Lauren Gilliam, Saddler's partner in Bad Dog Mama, opens the show. $45-$55.

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