Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.
Friday & Saturday
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram & Keb’ Mo’
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Fort Mose Historic State Park | St. Augustine
The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series continues with two formidable bluesmen: Rising star, the guitarist and singer Christone “Kingfish” Ingram plays Friday and eight-time Grammy-winner Keb’ Mo’ closes out the annual series on Saturday. For three years now, the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series has brought in high-profile musical artists to increase awareness and honor For Mose: the St. Augustine landmark that is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in the nation. Tickets and more info.
Friday & Saturday
Lumen Repertory Theatre: A Small Fire
San Marco Church | San Marco
Regional production company Lumen Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2024 season with performances of A Small Fire by Obie Award winning playwright Adam Brock. Lumen’s Brian Niece tackles directing duties of the drama, which The New York Times called a “low-key, quietly moving play.” Lumen’s run of six performances goes through March 2. Both Friday’s opening night performance and Saturday’s start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and more info.
Friday & Saturday
Anna Rakitina with the Jacksonville Symphony
Jacoby Symphony Hall | Downtown Jacksonville
Award-winning conductor Anna Rakitina makes her debut with the Jacksonville Symphony, leading the revered local institution through Rachmaninoff’s Second, which, since its debut in 1907, has been hailed as one of the greatest of all Romantic symphonies – fitting for the week of Valentine’s Day. Both performances start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and more info.
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