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SPOTLIGHT: John Mellencamp, Jax Symphony, Icemen in Jacksonville this weekend

By Rich Jones

John Mellencamp returns to Jacksonville this weekend NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: John Mellencamp performs during the SeriousFun New York City Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall on November 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SeriousFun Children's Network) (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SeriousFun Chil)

By Rich Jones

Jacksonville, Fl — This week begins with denim and rhinestones at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, as Carrie Underwood returns to Jacksonville. She is one of several big names that will visit NE Florida this week and weekend.

Beyond Van Gough - the Immersive Experience continues at 712 N Hogan Street - in the Immersive Art Space. The exhibit has been extended through February 26, 2023.

Monday, February 6:

Carrie Underwood: The Denim & Rhinestones Tour - 7:30 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Wednesday, February 8:

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre

Thursday, February 9:

Step Afrika! - 7:00 pm - Florida Theatre

Jacksonville RV Mega Show - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Jacksonville Equestrian Center

Friday, February 10:

Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Step Afrika! - 10:30 am - Florida Theatre

Jacksonville RV Mega Show - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Jacksonville Equestrian Center

Ted Vigil’s Tribute to John Denver - 7:30 pm - Thrasher-Horne Center

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Mavis Staples - 7:00 pm - Fort Mose Historic State Park

Saturday, February 11:

Jacksonville RV Mega Show - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Jacksonville Equestrian Center

UF vs FSU Hockey + Jax Icemen Game - 2:30 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Jacksonville Symphony: Brass, Organ & Percussion - 7:30 pm - Jacoby Symphony Hall

John Mellencamp: Live and in Person - 8:00 pm - Moran Theater

SOUL: Family Movie Night with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - 6:00 pm - 121 Financial Ballpark

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Christian McBride’s “New Jawn” - 7:00 pm - Fort Mose Historic State Park

Sunday, February 12:

Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - 6:30 pm - WFOX-FOX 30

Jacksonville RV Mega Show - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Jacksonville Equestrian Center

EARLY PREVIEW - The JAX International Auto Show returns February 16 - 19 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center



Rich Jones

Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

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