Wrestling, Legos, '90s stars and other fun things to do around Jacksonville this weekend

Tom Szaroleta, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
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There's a little something for everyone on this weekend's calendar — classical music, '90s favorites in the sunshine, football in a hockey rink, Lego masters and an evening of big-time wrestling.

Or you could stay home and paint the kitchen. Your choice.

Adelya Plays The Lark Ascending

Adelya Nartadjieva is concertmaster with the Jacksonville Symphony,
Adelya Nartadjieva is concertmaster with the Jacksonville Symphony,

Vaughn Williams’ “The Lark Ascending” is a notoriously difficult piece to play. Fortunately, Jacksonville Symphony Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva is up to the task. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Jacoby Symphony Hall. $29-$84. Info: jaxsymphony.org

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WWE Smackdown

Randy Orton is one of the wrestlers scheduled to appear in Jacksonville Friday night.
Randy Orton is one of the wrestlers scheduled to appear in Jacksonville Friday night.

Randy Orton, Bayley, Logan Paul, LA Knight, Bianca, Jade Cargill, Kofi Kingston and Damian Priest and others are on the card for the wrestling showdown. 7:45 p.m. Friday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $20-$200. Info: jaxevents.com

As If! The '90s Fest

Deana Carter is one of the headliners for the As If! festival in St. Augustine.
Deana Carter is one of the headliners for the As If! festival in St. Augustine.

If you're feeling nostalgic for the 1990s, you probably weren't there. Nonetheless, the daylong festival celebrating everything '90s returns to St. Augustine's Francis Field on Saturday, with headliners Deana Carter, Paula Cole, 69 Boyz and Fastball. Local acts Julia Gulia, Ramona + the Riot and Chillula get things started at 1 p.m. $30-$200. Info: asifthe90sfest.com

Brick Fan Expo

Brick Fan Expo comes to the Prime Osborn Convention Center in May.
Brick Fan Expo comes to the Prime Osborn Convention Center in May.

It’s pretty amazing what people can do with little plastic bricks. Come see Lego moon bases and castles, meet professional builders and buy hard-to-find Lego sets at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Expo hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $19.95-$24.95. Info: primefosborn.com

Jacksonville Sharks

The Jacksonville Sharks play just one home game in May.
The Jacksonville Sharks play just one home game in May.

Jonesing for football and just can't wait for fall? Jacksonville's indoor football team, the Sharks, play their only home game of May on Saturday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Sioux Falls Storm is the opponent, and it's Super Hero Night, when fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite hero or villain. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Saturday. $15-$150. Info: jaxsharks.com

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