Looking for a little adventure this month? One could pet a unicorn, drink a beer with a tiger, go to a Jason Aldean concert, have a cocktail with the Mad Hatter, visit King Tut's tomb and watch the Jaguars play, all without ever leaving the Jacksonville city limits in August.

Stretch it out a bit and you could watch cars smash into each other on purpose, celebrate an icon's birthday, watch a professional skimboard tournament and catch a pair of other Jasons playing back-to-back concerts, all without traveling farther than Clay and St. Johns counties.

Events

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience

Daily at the NoCo Center (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

The “Beyond Van Gogh” immersive show sold more than 130,000 tickets, and it’s likely the King Tut show put together with help from National Geographic is going to sell even more. Visitors walk through seven galleries, learning about ancient Egyptian traditions, and the main room, where a 23-minute loop will project images from the Boy King’s life on the walls, floors and people. Info: beyondkingtut.com

Dinosauria

Through Aug. 13 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Dinosaurs and jaguars are separated by millions of years of evolution, but you can see both at the Jacksonville Zoo this summer. Dinosauria features 18 life-size dinosaurs that move and roar and will thrill even the most jaded kid. Info: jacksonvillezoo.org

Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals

Daily at the Museum of Science and History 

T Rex and friends are at MOSH this summer at a traveling exhibition that lets kids dig for dino bones, pose for pictures in the jaws of a Tyrannosaurus and study genuine fossils. Info: themosh.org

Summer 2023 Kids Series

Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Sun-Ray Cinemas 

The Five Points theater is doing special screenings for kids at 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. They'll show “The Land Before Time” on Aug. 2 and 5 and “Trolls” on Aug. 9 and 12. Info: sunraycinema.com

Ice Cream Sundae Party

2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Waterworks in St. Augustine 

Celebrate the summer with some free ice cream and toppings courtesy of the St. Johns County Public Library. Info: historiccoastculture.com

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First Wednesday Artwalk/Sip & Stroll

Artwalk: Aug. 2 and on the first Wednesday of every month in downtown Jacksonville; Sip & Stroll: Aug. 17 and on the third Thursday of every month on the Southbank Riverwalk 

Artists of all sorts — painters, sculptors, musicians, actors, dancers, jewelry makers — show off their finest works in the downtown streets for the monthly Art Walk.

A new event, Sip & Stroll, made its debut in 2021. Live music and food vendors set up on the Southbank Riverwalk between the DoubleTree and Southbank hotels on the third Thursday of every month. Visitors can stroll along the Riverwalk with a drink in a branded Sip & Stroll cup.  Info: downtownjacksonville.org

Lit Chat with Hank Phillippi Ryan

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Southeast Regional Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library 

Ryan, an investigative TV reporter and author of 14 thrillers (“The House Guest,” “One Wrong Word”) sits for a 40-minute interview followed by questions from the audience. Info: jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info

Om in the Dome

6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at MOSH 

Yoga under the stars sounds relaxing, but it might rain and there will be bugs. MOSH and yoga instructor Clara LeBlanc have the solution – yoga under the dome in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, where you can see any stars you like. Info: themosh.org

Tour de Pain

Aug. 4-5 in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach 

Think you’re tough? This event consists of three races in less than 24 hours – a four-mile beach run, a 5-kilometer road race and a road mile in downtown Jacksonville. Runners can compete in one race or all three. Info: 1stplacesports.com

Smokey Bear’s birthday celebration

10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 

The big guy who warns people that “only you can prevent forest fires” turns 79. They’re celebrating with a scavenger hunt, Smokey storytime and a prescribed burn demonstration. Info: floridastateparks.org

Mandarin Museum grand reopening

2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Mandarin Museum 

They’ve been busy at the Mandarin Museum and they’re ready to show what they’ve done. The newly-expanded museum reopens with a new gallery on the grounds of Walter Jones Historical Park. Info: mandarinmuseum.net

Drink Around the Rink

2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Community First Igloo 

Alcohol and ice skates sounds like a volatile combination, but Jacksonville’s only full-time ice-skating venue is offering an afternoon of beer, wine, liquor and games. Info: communityfirstigloo.com

Market and Music

4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Cove Plaza in Green Cove Springs 

The finals of the summer-long St. Augustine Cruisers car competition includes live music, vendors, food trucks and trophies for the best rides. Info: staugustinecruisers.com

‘My Ascension’

5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Toccoi High School Auditorium in St. Augustine 

Emma Benoit, a 16-year-old cheerleader, attempted suicide and was left paralyzed. The experience changed her life and a documentary film about her journey, intended to prevent other teen suicides, will be screened, followed by discussions with professional counselors. Info: epicbh.org

Tastings with Tigers

6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 

Feast on Asian-inspired hors d’ouevres and sip beer and wine while trainers work with the zoo’s tigers. Afterward, you’ll have an opportunity to buy a painting created by one of the big cats. Info: jacksonvillezoo.org

Swing night

7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Murray Hill Theatre.  

Swing dancing can be a lot of fun when you know what you’re doing. Murray Hill’s monthly swing night includes lessons and dance contests. Info: murrayhilltheatre.com

Splash Bash

11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 

Kids can enjoy a dance party and meet a mermaid at the zoo’s Splash Park. Info: jacksonvillezoo.org

Cocktails & Chemistry

7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at MOSH 

There’s more to making a good cocktail than just splashing ingredients in a glass. Learn the hows and whys of mixology from cocktail expert Carlos LaGrule. Info: themosh.org

Jacksonville Record & CD Festival

9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Herbert Center at UNF 

Vendors will stock more than 60 tables with hard-to-find vinyl and compact discs. Info: facebook.com

Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival

Noon Saturday, Aug. 12, at Metropolitan Park 

Celebrate the island culture with a Caribbean parade, live music, food, dancers and kids’ activities. Info: jacksonvillecarnival.com

Demolition Derby

5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Clay County Fairgrounds west of Green Cove Springs 

Cars crashing into one another on purpose; does it get better than that? Info: facebook.com

Big Bubble Rave

9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Underbelly 

You know an event doesn’t take itself too seriously when the ads declare “it’s dumb, just come have some fun.” They’ll pump the downtown club full of bubbles for a night of dancing. Info: underbellyjax.com

Unicorn World

Aug. 12-13 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center 

Sure, you probably could strap horns to ponies and convince kids that they’re seeing unicorns, but Unicorn World does it the hard way, using lifesize animatronic unicorns that youngsters can pet and pose with. There is an enchanted unicorn forest, craft and gaming areas and bounce houses. Tickets are sold on a timed basis, but you can stay as long as you like once inside. Info: primefosborn.com

Lit Chat with Tracey Enerson Wood

3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Beaches Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library 

Author Wood (“The Engineer’s Wife,” “The War Nurse”) sits for a 40-minute interview followed by questions from the audience. Info: jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info

‘Snow Hill’

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at MOCA Jacksonville 

MOCA will show the authorized biography of artist Andrew Wyeth. The film was directed by artist Bo Bartlett, whose works are hanging in the museum until Sept. 10. Info: mocajacksonville.unf.edu

The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience

Aug. 17-27 on Prudential Drive 

A pop-up bar that immerses visitors into the topsy-turvy world of Alice in Wonderland is coming to Jacksonville’s Southbank. The 90-minute sessions include two cocktails and a sweet treat. Info: explorehidden.com

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Sunset Friday, Aug. 18, at Johansen Park in Atlantic Beach. Free.  

Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray for the Marvel space adventure. I am Groot. Info: coab.us

Honey Bee Festival

10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds 

It’s all about the buzz at this festival, which includes vendors, a kids’ zone, a honey-tasting bar and bee-keeping experts. Info: jacksonvillefair.com

Regeneration: A Celebration of the Opening of Phase 1 of the Norman Studios Museum

3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Norman Studios 

The historic Arlington studio, famous for making “race films” in the talkie era, is being restored and they’re ready to show off what they’ve accomplished so far. Space is limited, so you need to register in advance. Info: normanstudios.org

Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament

Aug. 19-20 at Vilano Beach 

We’ve all seen kids run down the beach, throw down their skimboard, jump aboard and fall on their face. Turns out, that’s now how it’s supposed to be done. Watch the pros (for free!) as they slide, glide, flip and fly. Info: visitstaugustine.com

Jacksonville Tattoo Convention

Aug. 25-27 at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village 

More than 70 tattoo shops and artists will be on hand to show off their finest work at the event, which also includes live tattooing demonstrations and tattoo contests. Info: setattoo.com

Jax Comics and Collectibles Show

10 a.m. Aug. 26 at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Center in Mandarin 

More than 40 vendors will be on hand selling vintage comics and collectible stuff. Info: jaxcomicsshow.com

Dances of the Heart

Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Waterworks in St. Augustine 

Dancers from St. Augustine’s Blue Lotus World Dance will lead workshops starting at 11 a.m., teaching different dance styles and techniques. At 7 p.m., they’ll put on a performance. Info: historiccoastculture.com

Megalesia

Noon Saturday, Aug. 26, at Bespoke House on Park Street 

Organizers are touting the film festival as “a pretty weird festival with amateur films and experimental films as well as catering.” It costs three VHS tapes to get in, and they’re promising “experimental films, a pig, donuts and live performance from a comedian.” Info: youtube.com

Concerts

Laura and Chuck Rogers

1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the St. Augustine Waterworks. Free. 

Husband-and-wife duo Laura (flute) and Chuck (guitar) will play a free show of original music. Info: visitstaugustine.com

Joshua Bowlus Quartet

8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Blue Jay Listening Room in Jacksonville Beach. $30. 

Pianist Bowlus, drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., bassist Stan Piper and trumpeter/singer Benny Benack III come together for the first time as a jazz quartet and the results could be pretty explosive. Info: 904tix.com

Selwyn Birchwood

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Café Eleven in St. Augustine. $25-$30. 

Birchwood and his band have been road warriors since his 2014 debut, playing the blues on stages from Florida to Belgium. He’s an old-school guy; his new album, “Exorcist,” is being released on purple vinyl. Info: originalcafe11.com

Firewater Tent Revival

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Underbelly. $15. 

Jacksonville’s own psychedelic bluegrass band brings its high-energy show to the small downtown venue. Info: 1904musichall.com

Willi Carlisle

7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $23-$28 

St. Augustine’s Gamble Rogers Festival is branching out with a spotlight show featuring Midwestern troubadour Carlisle, along with local acts Remedy Tree and Aslyn & the Naysayers. Info: pvconcerthall.com

Underoath

6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $39.50-$59.50. 

“The Underoath catalog weaponizes noise, aggression, and ambiance as skillfully as melody,” according to a news release. In other words, seriously heavy. The Ghost Inside opens. Info: theamp.com.

Counting Crows

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $39.50-$129.50. 

Lead singer Adam Duritz’ signature dreadlocks are long gone, but Counting Crows keeps on trucking. This time out, they’re joined by good friends Dashboard Confessional. Info: theamp.com

Pentatonix

8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Daily's Place. $19.50-$119.50.  

Pentatonix is always a big draw during the holiday season, but how will the a capella group do in August? A spring tour saw them doing songs by Queen, Simon & Garfunkel and Lady Gaga along with originals from their non-holiday albums. Lauren Alaina opens. Info: dailysplace.com.

Snoop Dogg

Postponed, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $65-$149. 

It’s been 30 years since Snoop broke out with his landmark “Doggystyle” album, and he’s hitting the road to celebrate. He’s actually on two tours this summer, one with Wiz Khalifa, Too Short and Warren G  that stops by West Palm Beach and Tampa, and this one, with Nelly and the Ying Yang Twins. Info: vystarveteransarena.com.

Stephen Marley

7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage. $47.50-$51. 

Being the son of Bob Marley comes with some big expectations, and Stephen has delivered for more than four decades, winning eight Grammy awards. His nephew, Skip Marley, opens the show along with Artikal Sound System. Info: theamp.com.

Moon Taxi

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $33-$38. 

Not a lot of bands can claim to have been the opening act for the NFL Draft, but Moon Taxi can. The band, which formed at Belmont University in Nashville, played when the Titans were host for the 2019 draft. Info: pvconcerthall.com.

RickoLus

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Jack Rabbits. $8. 

RickoLus has been a part of the Jacksonville music scene for more than a decade, as a solo artist and with Julius Airwave. The Jack Rabbits show is the first of a short Florida tour with his band and guests the Pauses. Info: jaxlive.com.

Trash Panda and Hotel Fiction

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Intuition Ale Works. $18. 

It’s the middle of August in Florida and indie rockers Trash Panda and Hotel Fiction are stopping by on their 2023 Fall Tour. Close enough. Info: intuitionaleworks.com.

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $55-$78. 

Isbell & the 400 Unit are touring to support their excellent new album, “Weathervanes,” but they’ve been playing plenty of old favorites on this tour. Info: theamp.com.

Jason Mraz

7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $30.50-$100.50. 

Mraz plays the night after Isbell, making for Jasons in two nights at the Amp. Mraz is bringing along a horn section for his Mystical Magical Rhymical Radical Ride Tour. Info: theamp.com.

Hed (Pe)

8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Jack Rabbits. $20. 

The late ‘90s were the perfect era for Hed (Pe) to break out with its rap-metal sound, just in time for the whole Ozzfest scene. They’re playing with Lydia Can’t Breathe, Fallen Sons, Defy the Tyrant and Razorz Edge. Info: jaxlive.com.

John Michael Montgomery

7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the Thrasher-Horne Center. $39-$99. 

Life as a touring musician can be difficult. Just ask Montgomery, who has been on the road for more than 30 years. His tour bus overturned on the way to a show last year, resulting in a couple of broken ribs. Info: thcenter.org.

Frank Foster

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Sadler Ranch in Fernandina Beach. $30. 

Frank Foster is a big believer in himself, releasing eight albums on his own label and doing much of the tour booking and promotional work himself. It’s paid off, with the last five albums making the Top 20 on the country charts. Info: sadlerranchlive.com.

Les de Merle Band with Bonnie Eisele

5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Story & Song in Fernandina Beach. $35. 

Drummer de Merle and his band conclude their four-part “Story of Jazz” concert series. Info: storyandsongarts.company.site.

Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter

7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $34.50-$40. 

Jacksonville fans may recall Allman and Frankenreiter onstage last fall for the Allman Family Revival. This time they’re trying to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by playing 50 shows in 50 states in 49 days. Info: pvconcerthall.com.

Matisyahu and G. Love & Special Sauce

6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage. $48.50-$56. 

Matisyahu and Love are both headliners in their own right but they’re teaming up for a summer tour that stops at the amphitheater’s intimate Backyard Stage. Info: theamp.com.

Jason Aldean

7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $56.75-$155.75. 

For a guy who was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, Aldean sure does put on a rock show. Expect loud guitars, pyrotechnics and no encores — Aldean doesn’t believe in them, preferring to play straight through. Mitchell Tenpenny and Corey Kent open. Info: jaxevents.com

Jazz Festival

3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Johansen Park in Atlantic Beach. Free.

The 4^th annual festival will feature music from Marcus Click, Versatile Vibe, the Kelly/Scott Jazz Sextet and the Let’s Ride Brass Band. Info: facebook.com.

$uicide Boy$

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $49.95-$199.95. 

$uicide Boy$ don’t really fit in any genre, so they invented one of their own, a volatile mix of punk and hip hop. They are bringing along Ghostmane, City Morgue, Sematary and Ramirez to open the show. Info: vystarveteransarena.com.

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse' Live in Concert

7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Moran Theater. $49-$91.50. 

An orchestra, DJs and electronic musicians will recreate the music from 2018 animated Spiderman film. Info: fscjartistseries.org

Ghost

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Daily's Place. $39.50-$119.50. 

Heavy metal isn’t really an outdoors-in-the-summer genre, but when Ghost and Amon Amarth, the two titans of Swedish metal head out on the road together, fans just sweat through their black T-shirts. This one could get loud. Info: dailysplace.com

Tributes

Sorry, no Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Grateful Dead or Woody Guthrie concerts on the schedule this month. But you can hear tribute acts play their music.

• Unlimited Devotion is a South Florida quintet that brings touches of jazz and funk to the music of the Grateful Dead. They’re at Café Eleven in St. Augustine at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. $15-$30

• Stealn’ Peaches recreates the Allman Brothers Band’s 1973 show from the Summer Jam show at Watkins Glen, N.Y., at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Underbelly. $20-$50.

• The Broken Hearts play the music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. They’re at Jack Rabbits at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. $15.

• Sunday at Stetson’s is a monthly concert series at Beluthahatchee Park in St. Johns County. They’re doing a Woody Guthrie tribute this month, with performances by Old Dawgs New Trixx, Paul Smithson, Underdawg and the Skinny. 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. Free, but donations appreciated.

• Neil Diamond Legacy features Jay White performing Diamond’s hits. He’s been doing it for decades and has played nearly 10,000 shows, so he ought to have it figured out by now. He’s at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. $29-$69.

• Winehoused is led by Jeanetta Slayer, who brings back the sounds of the late Amy Winehouse. The show is at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Prohibition Kitchen in St. Augustine. $20-$25.

• Matt Stone recreates Elvis Presley’s music in two shows at the Island Theater in Fleming Island. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. $30.

Comedy

Improv Comedy NIght

Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Colonial Oak Music Park in St. Augustine 

They’ll be making it up as they go along onstage during the every-Wednesday improv sessions at the outdoor venue just off St. George Street. Info: thecolonialoakmusicpark.com.

LaVilla Laughs

7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Ritz Theatre.  

The new comedy showcase at the tiny theater on the edge of downtown Jacksonville launched in June. Info: ritzjacksonville.com.

Don ‘DC’ Curry

Aug. 3-5 at the Comedy Zone 

Curry has been in just about everything – the “Friday” movies, “The Boondocks,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “BET Comedy View” and “Def Comedy Jam.” He’s also a regular at the Mandarin comedy club. Info: comedyzone.com,

Others coming to the Comedy Zone in August:

• Josh Wolf, Aug. 10

• Ryan Davis, Aug. 11-13

• Arnez J, Aug. 18-20

• Chris Redd, Aug. 24-26

• Damon Wayans Jr., Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Phatt Katz  Comedy Show

7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Lauren’s Seafood, Blues and Jazz at the Regency Mall 

Ozrick Cooley and Tellitlikeittiz serve as co-hosts for the monthly comedy showcase. Jiwan Kapp headlines and Leroy Gordon is the feature comic. Info: phattkatz.com.

Theater

‘West Side Story’

Through Aug. 6 at Players by the Sea in Jacksonville Beach 

Can romance ruin the long-running feud between the Sharks and the Jets? The classic story of 1950s New York comes to Jax Beach. Info: playersbythesea.org

‘No Exit’

Through Aug. 12 at Swisher Theatre at Jacksonville University 

Lumen Repertory Theatre presents Jean Paul Sartre’s bleak tale of three recently-dead people trying to figure out the afterlife. Info: lumenrep.org

‘The Addams Family’

Through Aug 12 at the Spotlight Center in Fleming Island 

Wednesday brings a beau to a family dinner and things quickly get creepy and kooky. Info: spotlighteventscenter.com

‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Aug. 3-Sept. 17 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining 

Tod Booth, who has been with Alhambra for ages, plays Tevye opposite his real-life wife while his daughter directs the show. Info: alhambrajax.com

‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Aug. 10-20 at Amelia Musical Playhouse, Ferdandina Beach 

The musical Disney/Broadway version of Victor Hugo’s classic novel comes to Fernandina Beach. Info: ameliamusicalplayhouse.com

‘Puffs'

Aug. 11-20 at the Island Theater, Fleming Island 

Harry wasn’t the only student at that famed school of witchcraft and wizardry. Info: theislandtheater.com

‘9 to 5’

Aug. 11-26 at the Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach 

Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen... The 1980 Dolly Parton/Jane Fonda/Lily Tomlin film about women turning the tables on their boss gets the musical comedy treatment. Info: ameliacommunitytheatre.org

‘Murder Ballad’

Aug. 11-27 at Players By the Sea, Jacksonville Beach 

All Beaches Experimental Theatre presents a rock opera about a woman having second thoughts about her love life. Info: abetjax.com

‘Hands on a Hardbody’

Aug. 11-Sept. 3 at Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine 

All you have to do to win a free truck is keep touching it for longer than the other nine contestants. Not as simple as it seems. Info: limelight-theatre.org

‘Tick Tick Boom’

Aug. 11-19 at the Florida Ballet 

Jacksonville’s 5&Dime theater troupe presents the tale of a New York playwright struggling to make it to the big time. Info: the5anddime.org

‘Footloose’

Aug. 18-Sept. 10 at Orange Park Community Theatre 

The tale of a newcomer shaking things up in a repressed small town was good enough for two hit movies, in ‘84 and ‘11. Info: opct.info

Sports

Jaguars training camp

Aug. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 and 10 at Miller Electric Center 

The Jaguars prepare for the upcoming season in their brand-new training digs. The public sessions are free, but you’ll need to register at jaguars.com/trainingcamp to get tickets.

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Aug. 8-13 and 29-31 at 121 Financial Ballpark 

Jacksonville’s AAA baseball team has two home stands scheduled in August. They’ll play the Norfolk Tides Aug. 8-13 and the Charlotte Knights Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Info: milb.com/jacksonville

Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins

7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Everbank Stadium

The Jaguars only have one preseason home game, and it’s the last one they’ll play before the regular season starts. Info: jaguars.com

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: 80 fun things to do in August in Jacksonville, Florida