EVENTS

WATER EDUCATION FESTIVAL

The city of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board, MOSH, St. Johns Riverkeeper and St. Johns River Water Management District present this celebration of the St. Johns River from noon-4 p.m. on Feb. 4 around Friendship Fountain and at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Admission is free. 396-6674.

RECLAIMING YOUNG BLACK MEN

This Urban Education Symposium discusses the economic impact of not educating young black males from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., downtown. 766-6553.

FIRST COAST FASHION WEEK

Local designers showcase their work at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 4 at The New Downtown Garage, 116 Pearl St., Jacksonville. For ticket information, call 327-8685. Proceeds benefit Meninak.

GLOBALJAX

Hang with people from all over the world from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 7 at University Club, 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free for members, $15 in advance and $20 at the door for non-members. For details, call 346-3942 or go to theglobaljax.eventbrite.com

COSMIC CONCERTS

Concerts for First Friday Floyd include Pink Floyd: The Wall, Matinee at 5 p.m., Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here at 6 p.m., Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 7 p.m. and Pink Floyd: Best of the Wall at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Tickets are $5 per person per show; laser glasses cost $1. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org

FLORIDA WWII EXHIBIT

“Victory Begins at Home: Florida During World War II” shows Floridians in service, military recruitment and training, the German U-boat threat and rationing, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, through July 8. 396-7062. themosh.org

FLAGLER COLLEGE TOURS

Historical tours of Flagler College’s Ponce de Leon Hotel are conducted at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily, departing from 74 King St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for St. Augustine residents with a valid ID, and $1 for kids younger than 12. 823-3378.

MIDWEEK MARKET

Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade soaps, organic produce, live music and more are featured from 3-6 p.m. every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, Atlantic Beach. Admission is free. 853-5364.

LINCOLNVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

The weekly market, held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sun. at 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, offers local and organic produce, baked goods, coffees, cheeses, prepared foods, crafts and jewelry at the south end of Lincolnville in Eddie Vickers Park. There’s a community garden, too. lincolnvillefarmersmarket.com

OLDE MANDARIN CORNER MARKET

Artisans and skilled craftsmen showcase their wares from noon-4 p.m. on Feb. 4 at 12447 Mandarin Rd., Jacksonville. Local produce and food are also featured. Admission is free. 472-4885. oldemandarincornermarket.com

MATERIALS SCIENCE EXHIBIT

The hands-on exhibit, “Strange Matter,” is presented through May 13 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. A blend of physics, chemistry and engineering, “materials science” is the field of research that studies how things are put together, how they could improved, or how they can change to create new materials. From metals to crystals to magnets to glass, “Strange Matter” digs into the science behind everyday materials. 396-6674. themosh.org

POLITICS, BUSINESS & ACTIVISM

UNF SMALL BUSINESS CLASS

“Government Contracting 101” is held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Business Development Center at UNF, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville; cost is $40 in advance or $50 day of workshop. 620-2476. sbdc.unf.edu

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB

Jerry Holland, Duval County Supervisor of Elections, is the featured speaker at noon on Feb. 8 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559.

LIBRARIES, BOOKS & WRITING

MARKETING YOUR BOOK WORKSHOP

Sharon Y. Cobb offers this workshop from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 4 at University of North Florida, University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville. Admission is $89. 620-4200. learnjacksonville.com

THE BIBLE IS BLACK HISTORY

Moreh Josiah Israel discusses this idea at 2 p.m. on Feb. 4 at University Park Branch Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Admission is free. thespiritofyah.com

THEATER PARTNERSHIP

Library Writers’ Theater Partnership gathers at 6 p.m. on Jan. 31 at Anastasia Island Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. 209-3730.

WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP

This group gathers from 6-8:30 p.m. on the first Tue. of the month at Mandarin Library, 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville. Admission is free. 428-4681. cdspublicity.com

COMEDY

SECOND CITY TOURING COMPANY

The Chicago-based comedy troupe performs at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $20 and $30. 209-0367.

ANJELAH JOHNSON

Comedy Zone Allstars appear at 8 p.m. on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Comedian Anjelah Johnson appears at 6 p.m. on Feb. 4 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $23 and $28. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB

Mike Weldon and Rick Sita appear at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 4 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $8 and $12. 461-8843.

LATITUDE 30 COMEDY

Comedians Mike Allen and Carin MacWhitney appear at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 4 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville. Tickets are $13. 365-5555.

UPCOMING

FOLIO WEEKLY’S BITE CLUB

Feb. 7, Taverna Yamas

JEFF DUNHAM CONTROLLED CHAOS

Feb. 10, Veterans Memorial Arena

RAT PACK SHOW

Feb. 10, 11 & 12, FSCJ’s Wilson Center

THE CAPITOL STEPS

Feb. 14-19, FSCJ’s Wilson Center

LACROSSE CLASSIC

Feb. 19, EverBank Field

BLUES BROTHERS REVUE

Feb. 23, T-U Center’s Moran Theater

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

March 2, Veterans Arena

PRES. BILL CLINTON

March 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP

May 5-13, TPC Sawgrass

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

EDWARD WATERS BASKETBALL

The Lady Tigers women’s basketball team takes on Fisk University at 5 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Edward Waters College gymnasium, 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville. The men hit the court against Fisk Bulldogs at 7 p.m. 470-8045. ewc.edu

JACKSONVILLE GIANTS

The local ABA basketball team is up against the Fayetteville Flight at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $8-$100. 355-6531, 630-3900. jacksonvillegiants.com

BROWN BAG LUNCH LECTURE

The GTM Research Reserve offers a free lunch lecture from noon-1 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. Timber Weller, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Florida Forest Service, discusses prescribed fire burns and wildfire mitigation. Bring your lunch. For reservations, call 823-4500.

RESPONSIBLE FISHING AT TALBOT ISLANDS

A park ranger discusses environmentally responsible fishing practices at 2 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org

ALUMNI FOOTBALL

Teams from Jackson, Episcopal, Esprit de Corps, First Coast, First Coast Christian, and other area schools are forming now. Games are scheduled for March and April, but spots and game dates fill up fast. Go to gridironalumni.com to register. (530) 410-6396.

KIDS

PAWS, CLAWS & TAILS

Adam Miller presents this musical sing-along at 4 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Southeast Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. Admission is free. 827-6900.

ELEMENTARY ARTS MAGNET OPEN HOUSE

Pine Forest School of the Arts holds an open house at 7 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the school, 3929 Grant Rd, Southside. 346-5600.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER

Lift Up Lincolnville throws this party at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Gallimore Center, 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine. Live zydeco music, masks, beads, a live auction, gumbo — the works — are featured. Tickets are $100. Proceeds benefit the Farmers Market food stamp program. 217-0624.

SISTERS IN CRIME

The Florida Sisters in Crime get together from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Feb. 4 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville. International author Leighton Gage is the featured speaker. Admission is free. floridasistersincrime.com

HOT PEPPER JELLY CLASS

Make your own hot pepper jelly from 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 6 at Duval County Extension Canning Center, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville. Take home your own planted tray. Cost is $20. Registration and pre-payment are required; call 255-7450.

NAKED FOOT 5K PRE-RACE CLEANUP

A beach cleanup is held from 3-5 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Anastasia State Park, 1340 A1A, St. Augustine, in preparation for the race at 8:50 a.m. on Feb. 4. A free kids fun run, all-grass one-mile race, foot massages, Tarahumara barefoot games, live music, healthy-living vendors and prizes are featured on Saturday, and gently worn footwear and donations for Soles4Souls are collected. For details, visit thenakedfoot5k.com

CLASSES & GROUPS

DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP

The DBSA support group meets from 5:30-7 p.m. every Wed. at River Point Behavioral Health’s Outpatient Building, 6300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 343-6511 or 964-9743.

Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

This free, open discussion is held at 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Jacksonville. alcoholicanonymous.org

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE

This support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. For more information, call 616-6264 or 294-5720.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A)

Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine? Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. every Tue. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside. 378-6849. nicotineanonymous.org

NAR-A-NON

This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

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