Made our way over to good old Jack Rabbits Thursday night to watch a cover band. I always like Jack…read moreRabbits . If you want an up close experience with live bands come here. Small bar area, but great service. Bartenders always busy and doing a great job. If you're looking for a sterile setting don't come to Jack Rabbits. This is dive bar with really good live music. On the other hand, maybe it's a great place to see live music in a dive bar. I'll keep coming here when there are good bands playing.

Live music is hard to find in Jax - so glad Jack Rabbits is still around! It's a small intimate…read moremusic venue for true music lovers. It's basically standing room only, but if you get there early you may score one of the bar top tables. Was a little bummed they dont serve liquor, but it does make the line at the bar go quickly. Worst part is only one bathroom for the ladies haha. But overall the sound, vibe, and crowd is always great & it's a pretty inexpensive night. Grab your friends & go check out a show!

What a shock! I didn't know what I was getting myself into…read moreas a nestled myself to this door that I definitely wasn't sure I was allowed to go in! Only to find the most vibe forward loungey club I'd experienced before. It was a late Saturday night and I walked in without any idea where I was going, but I was pleased and shocked! The vibe was there and the noise was loud but I was still able to talk. Lots of people chatting in groups and a dj! The drinks were delicious but also was awesome it was connected to grape and grain! So it was a double win! Check this place out for sure

Hubby and I were out and about on Friday night. We stopped in for some live music at The Parlour…read more We ordered some cocktails and enjoyed the show. I had a Don Johnson and he had an Old Fashioned. We got super lucky with seats right in front of the stage. The musicians were very talented! The vibe was chill and laidback. We will for sure be back!

Saw Ali Wong live at the Florida Theatre!…read more My recommendation is wearing comfy shoes. If your seat is located at a higher floor you will have to walk multiple stairs and there aren't any elevator to my knowledge so it was a bit of a hike. There are restrooms located all over and on various floors so no need to wait in the front long lines to use the restroom. Also, there are a ton of areas selling liquor and there are other bars throughout so no need to wait the long lines to get a drink at the bar up at the front entrance. I am someone that runs hot and it was a bit warm for me so possibly dress light or breathable cotton.

Such a great theatre with history. I love that it's a small venue and you can't go wrong with any…read moreseat. The seats are ok when it comes to comfort but again it's old. There are restrooms at different levels, if you use the first one at the entrance you'll be waiting in line forever. There's plenty of parking in nearby lots and they're reasonably priced. After the show you can find plenty of bars take your pick and you might want to read the reviews.

Review is for SIP, the rooftop bar and is based on three different visits all with varying crowd…read moresizes. We've been there when it was just us, we've been there when it was a raging DJ party and we've been there when a Jags game is on. For me, every experience is based on setting your expectations. I'm an old man now and I've been in all of this situations one million times previously. So I don't go into a raging DJ situation ready to get my phone out and start writing a review to state "the music was just too darn loud!". I also don't go there during a Jags game just to write a review that says "I had to wait a long time for a drink....can you even believe it??". Was the music loud? Yep. Was the wait really long during the Jags game? You better believe it. We went in expecting those things though because that's how the real world works. The drinks are great. The bar is nice, the staff is cool and you can't beat the views. Sounds like a good deal to me.

This review is specifically for the rooftop bar. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. Stairs only to…read morethe rooftop; I'm not sure if there's an elevator. The atmosphere was chill with no music, or at least I don't recall. We found a spot without shade to sit, which was sunny until the sun went behind the Hyatt. More shade would have been nice, but they had a decent beer selection. It's not as spacious as the rooftop at Hoptinger in 5 Points, and they don't offer any games. Just thought I'd mention that.

Although I haven't been there in years, the couple times I have gone have been very pleasurable. It…read moreis small and cozy perfect for listening to live music of all varieties with friends or a date.

It was a little challenging finding the entrance to Blue Jay but just follow the little blue bird…read moreto the second floor and look for the blue glow for the entrance. I have to say I haven't been to a place like this in Jacksonville where you can hear local talent in such a stylish setting in- I don't know how long! The people are welcoming, the drinks are carefully crafted, and the ambiance is artsy with whimsical decor, but well thought out lighting and recycled wood flooring. You can tell it's a product of love to bring locals together to share and celebrate the arts.

Always a vibe at Ruby Beach Brewing. Great events, fun ambiance, and super friendly staff. Service…read moreis solid every time. The drinks never disappoint.

Decent little brewery not too far from the stadium (about a 15-20 minute walk... maybe longer if…read moreyou're a Jets fan doing the walk of shame after whatever the hell that performance was yesterday...) Nice selection of options on tap. Some seating inside and a big patio area that had the NFL games playing. The electrolyte lime beer or whatever it was called was kinda unique, but didn't leave me feeling hungover so there's that!

I moved to Jacksonville recently from California and I am always on the lookout for new places to…read morecheck out. There is a building I pass every day near my home which caught my eye right away. Its stone façade and bright yellow sign flanked by two Medieval Knights, with the words "The Arena" across it in large block lettering stood out in comparison to its neighbors, a church and a discount furniture store. I quickly put on my detective cap and began scouring the internet for any explanation or reviews but information was sparse. I eventually found the website... The Arena | Jacksonville's Premiere Concert Venue... "The Arena is definitely one of Jacksonville's premiere and edgiest night scenes. With four stages, and full audio-surround sound, you will be blown away..." I ear marked it as a place to check out in the future. As Halloween grew closer The Arena began to look more and more like an off-beat community haunted attraction. A giant, ominous, clown face appeared over the door along with some additional lights and carnival décor. A new sign was added, "Carnevil". Of course I got back on the internet and found, "Welcome to Carnevil! The darkest and final act of the circus empire..." From the description it sounded pretty scary, I don't really do scary, but it was Halloween and we had no other plans and it was FREE. Now let me tell you, the free thing immediately set off some red flags, nothing is free but curiosity got the best of us. We invited some friends, put on our costumes and headed to the Arena but it was completely full and they sent us away with priority tickets for the next showing. Sunday night just my fiancé and I went back. Like I said, I don't really do scary well and as I stood in line my heart was racing. They announce that we are about to go in and once we are inside we will not be allowed to leave until the end. Honestly, we were half convinced that this place lures unsuspecting people in and keeps them forever... how else does a "Premiere Concert Venue" have almost no internet presence and NO reviews? The whole experience started off great. Creepy ghosts shambled through the lines, small groups were let into the theatre at a time, entering through a miniature haunted maze with all the scares and screams as a professional haunted house. There were plenty of scares for the audience while we waited for the show to start. The play had a great campy/spooky community theatre feel complete with frightening clowns, quality makeup, sound and lighting effects. Over and over I kept thinking, "How is this free?" and then it started... "drugs", "sex", "rebelling against authority"... "sin". Suddenly I realized I was at church. A preacher dressed as a cop stood center stage asking the audience to raise their hands, come up and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior to avoid a hell worse than the clown camp we just witnessed. I want to be clear... I do not have a problem with this being a church function; I appreciate the local church for pulling together a great community event... I do have a problem with being completely ambushed. Nowhere on TheArenaJax.com does it mention its affiliation with Victory Church. To solicit itself as one of the country's premier, edgy music venue, "showcasing a spectrum of internationally renowned artists" is more than slightly misleading. I have to say, I felt a bit violated to be lured into what appeared to be a fun community theatre, told I could not leave until it was over and then force fed a religious message while adults in scary masks and makeup stood blocking the exit. Here is the TL;DR: The production quality is great for a free event. I really enjoyed the first hour and a half of my experience. I would even encourage people to check out one of their events but be advised... this is a religious venue affiliated with its neighboring church. You will be held inside the building and asked to approach the stage to accept their message.

I have seen the Carnevil show twice now and I absolutely love it. Yes, it wasn't for the faint of…read moreheart, but it was awesome nonetheless. I am not one to like scary things but after seeing the show I had to see it again. The storyline and characters are well-made and very nice people. They put all they had into making this show work and after the show you get to meet them and get to know them personally. The theatrics of it were stunning and very luring and the sound effects blew me away. I loved how well the actors dressed up and scared people. They'd pop out of the dark, they sang along to hit songs from Slipknot and they made it a very good memorable experience. Along with the thrills they made some funny remarks during the show which made it more enjoyable and fun. If they were able to keep the show going on for more days I would go to all of them. For free it was worth it- if I had to pay, it would've been totally worth it. At the end of the show there was a part where a character made a statement about being "lost" and how he was able to come to terms with himself. Yes, they help people to believe but even if you aren't into Christianity or religion at all it didn't matter. They wanted people to remember the show and to tell everyone else back home about it. They wanted to inspire people to not be afraid and to become more than what people think of you. They don't force any part of religion on anyone and they don't force people into a prayer at all. They merely want to help people and for the people who were just there for the show, they got to see how much hard work and dedication the actors put into this to make it fun and memorable and thrilling. I absolutely loved it and would go to many more shows for the rest of my life for the experience. Amazing job well done.

Shantytown is a rare and amazing unicorn! Monday night karaoke is a must. They have amazing beer as…read morewell as really significant sake. The owner has done an amazing job with this place providing unique experience just like the Justice Pub downtown. Make sure to check out their social media for upcoming events.

This place wasn't really my vibe. Came for a friend who was DJing. The spot itself is quaint, three…read moreoutside dressing area was really nice. I didn't like the smoking inside, smelled horrible. Crowd was mostly older, they had a decent beer selection which was nice. Overall fine, just not my kind of place

If you're craving a little Broadway magic without hopping a flight to New York City, the Moran…read moreTheater at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts absolutely delivers. My husband and I have been here twice now first for Ali Siddiq and most recently for Moulin Rouge! Both experiences were nothing short of amazing. The vibe? Immaculate. It truly feels like a slice of Broadway right here in Jacksonville. From the moment you walk in, the staff sets the tone. Very welcoming, organized, and genuinely friendly. The drink and snack options are solid (because let's be real, theater snacks are part of the experience), and can we take a moment to appreciate clean restrooms at a packed venue? A win is a win. I've been wanting to see Moulin Rouge! for the longest time, and finally experiencing it here made it even more special. The energy, the production, the atmosphere, it all came together perfectly. Safe to say, I'm officially hooked and already looking forward to what they bring next season. If you're on the fence, go. Your future theater-loving self will thank you.

We used to go to the Kravitz center in West Palm beach for their version of the Broadway series…read more When we moved up to this area, we just had to continue our Broadway play fix. We bought the Broadway series, which is typically 5 to 6 plays per year and if you renew your seats every year you get the same seats. You have the option to change your seats the following year if you're not happy with the seats that you have. Believe it or not we've been a VIP don't remember for two years and we've never went to the VIP lounge because we weren't even aware of it. So I can't speak about the food in there and we've never had any food outside of coffee and once we got Cookies and they were both very good. The service and staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It's a very nice small venue so pretty much most of the seats are a good view. The only thing went crazy about is their location for the parking that's included when you buy your tickets as part of the package. I wish they had a valet option or something right across the street available included in the Broadway series package. Of course you can always just pay for your own seats and not get the seating but we like to know we're guaranteed a parking spot because it's about a 45 minute drive from our house. This will be the third year in a row for us here and we really like it

I love this venue, too! It would be cool to watch a show here, but so far I've only attended the…read moreindoor Vagabond Flea and a few other events held inside. It's a blast from the past right when you walk into the lobby area. No alcohol is served here, but off to the right-hand corner once you're inside is a small refreshments stand for patrons. This space has tons of potential as Gideon D. mentions in his review. However, I'm still glad that this space is being used for musicians and artist no matter what the genre.

I woke up this morning to an email from Murray Hill saying that Rhett Walker tickets were $12. Here…read moreI am enjoying great music