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You want things to do? November is ready to deliver, with the Jacksonville Fair, Porchfest in Springfield, a Taylor Swift laser dance party, visits by Coach K and Captain Kirk, a pro surf tournament and concerts by Dane Cook, Wynton Marsalis, Shaun Cassidy, Black Kids, a bunch of mummies and a band of mechanical teddy bears — and that's not even counting the beginning of the holiday season.

We included a few of the really big holiday happenings (Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, Jacksonville's Lighted Boat Parade) because you really don't want to miss them, but keep an eye out for a more detailed calendar of holiday events.

Signature events

Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair

Nov. 2-12 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds 

They keep saying they want to relocate the fairgrounds but then keep having the fair at the old one. Latest estimate for the move is 2025 but for now the fair is on in the shadow of EverBank Stadium, complete with rides and livestock contests and racing pigs, live music and funnel cakes. Admission is $12, but half-price tickets are available online. Info: jacksonvillefair.com

Porchfest

Nov. 4 in Springfield 

Nineteen local and regional musicians will perform free shows from the front porches of historic homes in an area of Springfield bound by Main, Perry, 8^th and 10^th streets. They’ll also have food trucks, an arts market and craft beer. Info: jacksonvilleporchfest.org

Veterans Day Parade

Nov. 11 in downtown Jacksonville 

A parade to salute America’s military kicks off at 11:01 a.m. with veterans groups, marching bands and floats winding through downtown. Info: specialevents.coj.net

Nights of Lights

Nov. 18-Jan. 31 in St. Augustine 

Three million lights decorate St. Augustine’s historic district for the holiday celebration that has been described as one of the most dazzling in the world. There are dozens of tours and events connected with Nights of Lights, starting with LIght Up Night on Nov. 18. Info: visitstaugustine.com

Dazzling Nights

Nov. 24-Dec. 29 at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 

More than a million holiday lights will twinkle in the forests of the arboretum for the third holiday season. They’ll also have a 40-foot snowglobe perfect for snowball fights, neon flowers, a laser-beam forest and a nightly “snowfall.” Info: dazzlingjax.com

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Light Boat Parade

Nov. 25 on the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville 

Dozens of brightly lit vessels parade up and down the river to kick off the holiday season. But the big thrill is the “waterfall” fireworks show from the Main Street and Acosta bridges. Info: specialevents.coj.net

Events

‘Big’ movies

All month at Sun-Ray Cinema 

The historic theater in San Marco is digging out some “big” movies for a special run. They’ll show “The Big Sleep” (1946) with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall starting Nov. 1, “The Big Clock” (1948) with Ray Milland and Maureen O’Sullivan on Nov. 8; "The Big Steal” (1949) with Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer on Nov. 15; “The Big Combo” (1955) with Cornel Wilde and Jean Wallace on Nov. 22; and “The Big Heat” (1953) with Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame on Nov. 29. Info: sunraycinema.com

Right Whale Festival

Nov. 5 at Main Beach Park, Fernandina Beach 

The endangered whales can often be spotted in local waters this time of year, which is as good an excuse for a festival as any other. The event includes educational opportunities, beach cleanup, live music and fun stuff for kids. Info: rightwhalefestival.com

Persimmon Festival

Nov. 5 at Eat Your Yard Jax 

Celebrate the humble persimmon at Eat Your Yard Jax’s annual fundraiser, with live music, educational workshops, games for the kids and local vendors. Tours of the Eat Your Yard Jax Farm go off at 10 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Info: eatyouryardjax.org

Coach K

Nov. 8 at the Moran Theater 

There haven’t been many basketball coaches that were more successful than Mike Krzyzewski, who won five national championships with Duke and three gold medals as coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team. He’ll share stories and lessons learned during a Florida Forum Speakers Series discussion. Info: womensboardwch.com

‘Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert’

Nov. 9 at the Moran Theater 

Go ahead and sing along with the 2021 Disney film – you're supposed to. A live band will play the music while the film is shown on a big screen overhead. Info: jaxevents.com

Untold Stories

Nov. 9 at the Florida Theatre 

The storytelling series continues on the theme of “fall.” Scheduled speakers include Allison Galloway-Gonzalez, Eva Grayzel, Fauda Velic, Reign Supreme, Ron Rothberg and Willie Evans Jr. Info: floridatheatre.com

Salute America

Nov. 10 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 

Conservative talk radio stars Brian Kilmeade, Mark Kaye and Rich Jones host a discussion on the eve of Veterans Day. Info: pvconcerthall.com

Native American Arts Festival

Nov. 10-11 at MOSH 

Inaugural two-day festival celebrates Native American arts with dance and music performances, drum lessons and discussion panels. Info: themosh.org

Historic Lincolnville Festival

Nov. 10-12 in St. Augustine 

Three days of events celebrate the historic neighborhood in St. Augustine. On Friday, they’ll have a a Jazz/Veterans Night at the Willie Galimore Center, with live music. On Saturday, a children’s village, vendors and fish dinner will be at 100-102 Martin Luther King Ave. And on Sunday, the fest returns to the same site with a Gospel in the Park celebration. Info: visitstaugustine.com

U.S. Air Force Super Girl Surf Pro

Nov. 10-11 at Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach 

The second-largest female surf contest in the world returns for the third year, with surf contests, beach volleyball tournaments, skateboard competition, food trucks and free concerts from Sean Kingston, Joywave, We the Kings, Honey Hounds, Hayes Warner and others. Info: supergirlsurfpro.com

William Shatner

Nov. 12 at the Florida Theatre 

James Tiberius Kirk himself will be in the house to answer questions following a screening of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” Info: floridatheatre.com

Ponte Vedra Auto Show

Nov. 12 at Nocatee Station Field 

The car show is one of the biggest in the region, with more than 150 classic automobiles competing for prizes. It’s free to watch. Info: pvautoshow.com

MOCA Movie Night: ‘Beginners’

Nov. 15 at MOCA Jacksonville 

MOCA hosts a movie night on the third Thursday of the month. This month, it’s 2010’s “Beginners,” with Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer. Info: dtjax.com

St. Johns Riverkeeper Oyster Roast

Nov. 17 at the Garden Club of Jacksonville 

Fundraiser for the conservation group features live music from the Let’s Ride Brass Band, raffle and silent auction. Info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org

Riverside Wine Fest

Nov. 18 along King Street 

There’s a free street festival planned, with food trucks and live entertainment, and a paid wine festival, with more than 250 wines available for tasting. Info: riversidewinefest.com

Fall Garden Concert

Nov. 18 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 

The Band Be Easy will perform in the riverfront gardens, and fans are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs. Info: cummermuseum.org

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

Nov. 18 at 121 Financial Ballpark 

The season’s over for the Jacksonville Jumbo Sjhrimp, but that doesn’t mean the stadium has to just sit there. The team will show the animated 2023 film on the high-definition video board and you’re welcome to bring a blanket and watch from the field (or sit in the stands if you prefer). Info: milb.com/jacksonville

Ancient Aliens Live: Project Earth

Nov. 19 at the Florida Theatre 

Cast members from the History Channel show (including Giorgio Tsoukalos, William Henry, Travis Taylor, Nick Pope and David Childress) discuss the theory that aliens have been visiting earth for ages. Info: floridatheatre.com

Henry Rollins

Nov. 20 at the Florida Theatre 

Rollins was the lead singer for iconic punk rock band Black Flag, but he doesn’t sing a note during his shows these days. Instead, he tells stories from a fascinating life as an actor, author, TV host and world traveler. Info: floridatheatre.com

Hastings Main Street Fall Arts Festival

Nov. 25 in downtown Hastings 

The little St. Johns County town welcomes a couple of Florida Highwaymen artists for its annual celebration, which includes artists, live music, kids’ activities and delicious food. Info: visitstaugustine.com

Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party

Nov. 26 at the Florida Theatre 

Nobody is hotter than T-Swift these days, with a hit movie, sold-out stadium tour and celebrity boyfriend. Lasers will be timed to her music for this all-ages dance-in-the-aisles event. Info: floridatheatre.com

Concerts

Here Come the Mummies

8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $49-$75. 

It’s a couple days after Halloween, but close enough to spend an evening with an eight-piece band of hard-rocking mummies. Yes, we said mummies; the band is billed as 5,000-year Egyptian mummies. Info: pvconcerthall.com

Lee Hunter and Joey Kerr

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Mudville Music Room. $15. 

Longtime local favorite Hunter joins with guitar whiz Kerr bring their duo to the intimate St. Nicholas club. Info:

That Girl Lay Lay & Friends

7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Moran Theatre. $49-$89. 

Lay Lay was supposed to appear in Jacksonville in September as part of the Scream Tour headlined by Bow Wow, but that show was canceled. Now she headlines her own show, but there’s no word on who the “friends” might be. Info: jaxevents.com

Roosevelt Collier

8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Underbelly. $15-$200. 

Collier is a proponent of “sacred steel” guitar, learning to play pedal steel in iconic South Florida band the Lee Boys. Info: underbellyjax.com

Teddy Bear Orchestra

Nov. 3 at Rain Dogs 

It’s like Chuck E. Cheese taken to the extreme. Jay Vance has built a robotic Teddy Bear band that plays an aggressive sort of punk rock music, and it is so bizarre you can’t help but be entertained. Info: raindogsjax.com

Unhinged Minifest

6 p.m. Nov. 3-4 at Jack Rabbits. $15 for one night, $25 for both

The San Marco club goes hardcore for a two-night fest. Deadland, Worthy of the Crown, Losing Daylight, Severed by Dawn, the Infinity Cinema, Fatal Frames and With All Disrespect play on Friday. Weeping Wound, In Gloom, Necromorphic, Coma Waves, Direct Burial, Goonlord and Monday Afternoon play on Saturday. Info: jaxlive.com

Steep Canyon Rangers

8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Florida Theatre. $36-$65. 

Got a friend who just doesn’t get bluegrass music? This is the perfect show for converting them because when the Rangers get into gear, it’s something to see. Info: floridatheatre.com

Fantasia

8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $59-$250. 

Winning “American Idol” isn’t an instant ticket to success, unless you’re Fantasia. She won in 2004 and went on to sell three million records, release 11 Top Ten hits and win a Grammy. She’s on tour with Joe, who has seven Grammy nominations of his own. Info: jaxevents.com

Chris Young

7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $47-$84. 

Young’s got famous friends – his grandfather was a country musician, and he’s had hit collaborations with Cassadee Pope, Vince Gill, Mitchell Tenpenny and Kane Brown. Kameron Marlowe opens. Info: theamp.com

Blackberry Smoke

7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $34.50-$59.50. 

Blackberry Smoke is one of the hardest working bands in the business – they've already got dates booked into next October. Info: theamp.com

Tinsley Ellis and Marcia Ball

7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $34-$44. 

The blues comes in many flavors. Tinsley Ellis’ version involves Delta blues and National Steel guitars. Marcia Ball’s is more about pounding piano and wailing vocals. They’ll play separately, then together for this show. Info: pvconcerthall.com

EG Kight

7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Beaches Museum Chapel. $30. 

If you bumped into EG Kight walking down the street, you’d never guess what a raging blues mama she becomes when she picks up a guitar and hits the stage. Info: beachesmuseum.org

Black Kids

7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Intuition Ale Works. $21. 

Black Kids exploded out of Jacksonville in the mid-’00s and announced their homecoming show on Facebook with characteristic style: “IF U LIVE ON THE EARTH WE ARE PLAYING IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA IN NOVEMBER. YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED!!” Info: intuitionaleworks.com

Straight No Chaser

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Florida Theatre. $39.50-$69.50. 

Too early for Christmas music? Nah. The nine-member a capella group launches its Sleighin’ It Tour before Halloween. Info: floridatheatre.com

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Florida Theatre. $69.50-$100.  

It’s the show that refuses to happen. It was originally scheduled for March of 2021, then February of 2022, then January of this year. If you still have tickets for one of those dates, they’ll be honored. Info: floridatheatre.com

In This Moment and Ice Nine Kills

6:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Daily's Place. $29.50-$59.50. 

The Kiss of Death Tour promises a night of metal with a gothy twist. Avatar and New Years Day open. Info: dailysplace.com

Dwight Yoakam

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $49.50-$124.50. 

Watching Dwight Yoakam effortlessly switch from character to character in the movies, it’s easy to forget that he’s really a musician with 21 Grammy nominations to his name. Charley Crockett and Annie Bosko open. Info: theamp.com

Paul Taylor

8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Ritz Theatre. $45. 

Saxman Paul Taylor plays selections from his new album, “And Now This,” as part of the Ritz Jazz Jams Series. Info: jaxevents.com

Red

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Murray Hill Theatre. $25. 

For the most part, Christian music fans and metal fans are different groups, but RED tries to bridge the gap, playing hard-rocking songs with a message. Info: murrayhilltheatre.com

Piolo Pasqual

7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Thrasher-Horne Center. $78-$168. 

American audiences aren’t real familiar with the actor/singer/model/producer, but he’s a huge deal in the Philippines, where he releases platinum albums and was named Box Office King as recently as 2015. Rufa Mae Quinto opens. Info: thcenter.org

Bruce Hornsby

8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $81.50-$121. 

The laid-back piano man celebrates the 25^th anniversary of his “Spirit Trail” album by playing the whole thing and  giving a three-CD box set to everyone at the show. Info: pvconcerthall.com

Theory of a Deadman

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Daily's Place. $40.50-$70.50. 

Canadian hard rockers Theory of a Deadman aren’t afraid to tackle controversial topics like domestic violence, prescription drug addiction and suicide in their lyrics. Skillet and Saint Asonia are also on the bill. Info: dailysplace.com

Jason Carter & Friends

8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Jack Rabbits. $20. 

When it comes to bluegrass fiddlers, they don’t get much hotter than Carter. He’s a five-time International Bluegrass Music Association Fiddle Player of the Year, spent 30 years in Del McCoury’s band and won three Grammys with the Travelin’ McCourys, a band he co-founded. Info: jaxlive.com

Shaun Cassidy

8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $49.50-$89.50 

Good news if you had a Shaun Cassidy poster on your bedroom wall all those years ago: He’s doing a storytelling session and concert. Info: pvconcerthall.com

Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Moran Theater. $44.50-$92.50. 

Of course the Man in Black won’t actually be there, but clips of Cash singing on his old TV variety show will be shown on a big screen while a live band and singers perform the music to accompany him. The band will also break out and do a few Cash songs themselves. Info: fscjartistseries.com

Tributes

No Phish, Grateful Dead, BIlly Joel, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Beatles, Dave Matthews Band or Statler Brothers concerts are coming to Jacksonville this month, but you can hear their music played by tribute artists:

• Deadphish Orchestra plays Grateful Dead and Phish music, Nov. 2 at Café Eleven. $30-$35.

• Papercutt celebrates 20 years of playing hair metal, Nov. 4 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage. $25-$30.

• The Doo Wop Project is a group of Broadway veterans singing classic doo-wop hits, Nov. 4 at the Moran Theater. $44/50-$113.50.

• American Pride is a tribute to the vocal stylings of the Statler Brothers. Nov. 6 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining. $76.

• Ordinary Boys plays Smiths and Morrissey music and Lovesong plays the Cure, Nov. 9 at Underbelly. $20.

• Celebrating Billy Joel – America's Piano Man is a traveling Billy Joel tribute band, Nov. 11 at the Florida Theatre. $35-$59.

• The Grass is Dead plays Grateful Dead music in a bluegrass style, Nov. 12 at Café Eleven. $15-$20.

• The Garcia Project plays Jerry Garcia Band music, Nov. 12 at Underbelly. $25.

• Floyd Nation plays Pink Floyd music, with lasers and special effects. Nov. 18 at the Florida Theatre. $35-$55.

• The Dave Matthews Tribute Band plays DMB music. Nov. 19 at Jack Rabbits. $20.

• Rumours of Fleetwood Mac plays Fleetwood Mac hits. Nov. 21 at the Florida Theatre. $39-$65.

• AJ Croce plays songs written by his father, Jim Croce. Nov. 25 at the Florida Theatre. $39.50-$69.50.

• The Fab Four recreates the sound of the Beatles. Nov. 29 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $55-$95.

Comedy

Jen Fulwiler

Nov. 1 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 

She’s got a highly rated podcast, a couple of bestselling and a national standup comedy tour of theaters. Oh, and six kids. Info: floridatheatre.com

Colin Quinn

Nov. 3 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 

Dead or Canadian? Quinn has been making America laugh since the late-’80s days of “Remote Control” on MTV. He went on to hit movies, “Saturday Night Live” and a run on Broadway. Info: floridatheatre.com

Phatt Katz First Friday

Nov. 3 at Lauren’s Seafood, Blues and Jazz, Regency Mall 

Ozrick Cooley is the host and Saseddrick is the headliner. Also on the bill are Big E and King Quelz. Info: phattkatz.com

Dane Cook

Nov. 5 at the Moran Theater 

Comedy is a fickle business and Cook is a perfect example of that. In the first decade of the 21^st century, he was as hot as they get, then it just all sort of went away. He’s back on tour, fighting his way back to the top of the comedy heap. Info: jaxevents.com

Bored Teachers

Nov. 5 at the Florida Theatre 

A little humor can go a long way in the classroom. Boredteachers.com has found put together a tour of teachers who are just too darned funny. Info: floridatheatre.com

Shawn Wayans

Nov. 10-11 at the Comedy Zone 

Veteran comic fans will recognize Wayans for his work on “In Living Color” and “The Wayans Brothers” back in the day. Kids will recognize him for the Youtube “Boo Crew” series. Info: comedyzone.com

• Others coming to the Comedy Zone in November:

• Becky Robinson, Nov. 3-4

• Justin Whitehead, Nov. 5

• Eric Eaton, Nov. 12

• B Simone, Nov. 17-18

• Funny Marco, Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Kat Timpf

Nov. 12 at the Terry Theater 

Timpf is probably better known for her work on Fox News than for her comedy. She’s on tour to share stories from her best-selling book, “You Can’t Joke About That.” Info: jaxevents.com

Chris Tucker

Nov. 14 at the Moran Theater 

Good news for fans of the motormouthed comic’s co-starring work with Jackie Chan: “Rush Hour 4” is reportedly in development. Info: jaxevents.com

Anthony Jeselnik

Nov. 17 at the Florida Theatre 

Jeselnik’s big break came in 2011 when he was elevated from joke-writer to one of the people who got to stand up and roast Donald Trump on Comedy Central. He’s since headlined several Netflix standup specials. Info: floridatheatre.com

Classical/jazz/dance/opera

Jazz in the Black Box

Nov. 2 in the Phillips Fine Arts Black Box Theater at Jacksonville University 

JU’s student Jazz Combos and Jazz Orchestra join forces in an intimate setting. Info: ju.edu

‘Revive’

Nov. 3 at the Florida Theatre 

The Jacksonville Dance Theatre opens its 12^th season with a show of revisited and revived dance works. Info: floridatheatre.com

Neave Trio

Nov. 3 at Friday Musicale 

Anna Williams, Mikhail Veselov and Eri Nakamura have played all around the world since getting together in 2010. Info: fridaymusicale.com

Infinitus Presents

Nov. 3 at Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University 

Student choral collective performs vocal music from the last quarter-century. Info: ju.edu

‘Star Wars’ & More: The Music of John Williams

Nov. 3-4 at Jacoby Symphony Hall 

The Jacksonville Symphony plays some of John Williams’ most famous movie scores, including “Jaws” and the nine “Star Wars” films. Info: jaxsymphony.org

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Nov. 5 at Amelia Plantation Chapel, Fernandina Beach 

Kanneh-Mason can handle pressure – the cellist performed at the 2018 wedding of Prince Charles and Meghan Markle, which was watched by about 2 billion people worldwide. Info: ameliachambermusic.org

‘Winds of Change’

Nov. 5 at Friday Musicale 

The First Coast Wind Symphony chamber ensembles perform in the Riverside venue. Info: fcwinds.org

Viano String Quartet

Nov. 5 at St. Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal Church, Jacksonville Beach 

Don’t bother looking up “viano” in the dictionary – the four musicians made it up. Info: beachesfinearts.org

Fall Orchestra Concert

Nov. 8 at Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University 

Marguerite Richardson leads the Jacksonville University Orchestra. Info: ju.edu

Great American Jazz Series

Nov. 9 at Lazzara Performance Hall at the University of North Florida 

JB Scott and UNF’s Jazz Ensemble I play selections from their latest CD, which is being released at the concert. Info: unf.edu/coas

Fall Dance Concert

Nov. 9-11 at Swisher Theater at Jacksonville University 

Faculty and guest choreographers have been working since the start of the school year to create new works for the fall showcase. Info: ju.edu

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

Nov. 10 at the Florida Theatre 

The Irish music and dance production is celebrating its 25^th anniversary with a world tour. Info: floridatheatre.com

Mahler’s Symphony for Alma

Nov. 10-11 at Jacoby Symphony Hall

Alma Schindler was the love of Gustav Mahler’s life, and it shows in the emotional piece he wrote for her. It’s a favorite of Courtney Lewis, who will conduct the Jacksonville Symphony for two performances. Info: jaxsymphony.org

Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras Fall Concert

Nov. 12 at Jacoby Symphony Hall 

Kids from around the region who participate in six levels of youth orchestras show what they’ve learned so far this year. Info: jaxsymphony.org

A Carnival of Animals

Nov. 15 at Lazzara Performance Hall at the University of North Florida 

The UNF Wind Symphony and Concert Band perform works by Karel Husa, Holly Harrison, Viet Cuong and Haley Woodrow. Info: unf.edu/coas

‘Hansel & Gretel’

Nov. 17 and 19 at the Robinson Theater at the University of North Florida

UNF Opera Theater performs Engelbert Humperdinck’s “fairy-tale opera.” Info: unf.edu/coas

Big Band Feature: East to West

Nov. 19 at Jacoby Symphony Hall 

The Jacksonville Symphony’s new Jazz Series explores big band music from the East coast to the West. Info: jaxsymphony.org

‘Wind, Strings and Harp’

Nov. 19 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 

Harpist Kayo Ishimaru Fleisher joins the San Marco Chamber Society for a show. Info: sanmarcochambermusic.org

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Ashley Pezzotti

Nov. 30 at First Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach 

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival swings for the fences, bringing in one of the biggest names in jazz. Info: ameliachambermusic.org

Theater

‘Heathers: The Musical’

Nov. 2-5 at Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach 

The Greenlight Theatre Co. borrows the Players stage for a musical version of the dark teen comedy. Info: greenlighttheatreco.com

‘The Andrews Brothers’

Nov. 2-18 at the Spotlight Events Center, Fleming Island 

What do you do when the famed Andrews Sisters don’t show up for your big USO show? Dress up three stagehands and hit the lights. Info: spotlighteventscenter.com

‘Anastasia: The Musical Youth Edition’

Nov. 3-5 at Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach 

Is she really the grand duchess of Russia? Even she doesn’t know. Greenlight Theatre Co. presents a stage version of the animated 1997 film. Info: greenlighttheatreco.com

‘Othello: The Moor or Venice’

Nov. 10-11 at Friday Musicale 

UNF Shakespeare presents the classic tale "using a unique multi-lingual approach reflecting global dialects of the era.” Info: fridaymusicale.com

‘Romeo and Juliet’

Nov. 10-19 at the Island Theater, Fleming Island 

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t end well for the young lovers of Shakespeare’s classic tale. Info: theislandtheater.com

‘Escape to Margaritaville’

Nov. 10-26 at Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach 

The recent passing of Jimmy Buffett makes this “jukebox musical” of his songs all the more poignant. It’s presented by All Beaches Experimental Theatre. Info: abetjax.com

‘Godspell’

Nov. 11 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Springfield 

Apex Theatre Studios performs the ‘70s Broadway hit based on the Gospel of Matthew. Info: apextheatrejax.com

Apex Theatre Studio Fall Showcase

Nov. 17 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

More than 75 kids who have been studying all year show what they’ve learned with selections from “Annie Jr.,” “Godspell,” “Antigone” and “Moana Jr.” Info: pvconcerthall.com

‘Welcome to Night Vale’

Nov. 18 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 

The popular podcast about a quirky little desert outpost where conspiracy theories come true presents a live stage show featuring familiar characters but a new script. Info: pvconcerthall.com

‘The Land of Flow’

Nov. 18 at the Ritz Theatre 

A rapper falls into a deep sleep and dreams of a journey through the roots of hip hop. Info: ritzjacksonville.com

‘Peppa Pig Sing-Along Party’

Nov. 26 at the Moran Theater 

Your kids already know the songs by heart but, just in case, Peppa Pig, Pedro Pony, Gerald Giraffe and gang will teach the words and dance steps. Info: jaxevents.com

‘Storefront Church’

Nov. 10-26 at the Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine 

John Patrick Shanley’s “Church and State” trilogy wraps up with the tale of politics, finance and religion colliding in the Bronx. Info: limelight-theatre.org

‘Willy Wonka: The Musical’

Nov. 24-Dec. 23 at the Spotlight Events Center, Fleming Island 

Grab your golden ticket and Everlasting Gobstopper for a musical trip through a magical candy factory. Info: spotlighteventscenter.com

Sports

Jacksonville Icemen

Nov. 2, 8, 11, 15, 17, 22, 24, 25 and 29 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 

Jacksonville’s pro hockey team takes the ice for contests against the South Carolina Stingrays (11/2, 11/15, 11/22), Savannah Ghost Pirates (11/8, 11/25), Atlanta Gladiators (11/11), Greenville Swamp Rabbits (11/17, 11/18), Florida Everblades (11/24) and Orlando Solar Bears (11/29). Info: jacksonvilleicemen.com

Combat Night Pro 2023

Nov. 4 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center 

Ramon Tavares, Korey Taylor and Hunter Chambers are among the fighters scheduled to appear in mixed martial arts action. Info: jaxevents.com

Florida Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Enshrinement Ceremony

Nov. 8 at the Florida Theatre 

Leroy Butler, Tom Coughlin, Shannon Miller and Vince Carter headline this year’s class of outstanding Florida athletes. Info: floridatheatre.com

Jacksonville Jaguars

Nov. 12 and 19 at EverBank Stadium 

The Jaguars play host to the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 12 and the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 19. Info: jaguars.com

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Things to do in Jacksonville in November: Shatner, Porchfest, fair