Jacksonville Neighborhood

Things to Do in Southside, Jacksonville

A large and diverse area southeast of downtown stretching from the St. Johns River to the Intracoastal Waterway. It encompasses established neighborhoods, major shopping corridors, and easy access to the Beaches.

Things to Do in Southside This Week

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Social Weekly Wed, Oct 7 · Southside

Wednesday Trivia Night at Mandarin V Pizza

6:30 PM · V Pizza Mandarin · Free

Weekly trivia night at V Pizza Mandarin in Southside. Bring your smartest friends, compete for prizes, and enjoy wood-fired pizza and craft drinks.

Social Weekly Thu, Oct 8 · Southside

Thursday Trivia at Kava & Company Mandarin

8:00 PM · Kava & Company Mandarin · Free

Weekly trivia night at Kava & Company Mandarin. Test your knowledge every Thursday in a chill, alcohol-free lounge.

Dance Weekly Fri, Oct 9 · Southside

Free Newbie Dance Class at The Dance Shack

7:00 PM · The Dance Shack · Free

A free beginner dance class every Friday at 7pm covering salsa, bachata, East Coast Swing, and hustle. No partner or appointment needed: just show up.

Social Monthly Sat, Oct 10 · Southside

Karaoke Night at Kava & Company Mandarin

6:00 PM · Kava & Company Mandarin

Early-evening karaoke on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Kava & Company Mandarin, 6 p.m. Alcohol-free kava lounge.

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Music Monthly Sat, Oct 17 · Southside

Acoustic Open Mic at Kava & Company Mandarin

8:00 PM · Kava & Company Mandarin · Free

Acoustic open mic on the first and third Saturday of every month at Kava & Company Mandarin. Performers welcome, no alcohol: kava and mocktails on tap.

Comedy Monthly Mon, Oct 26 · Southside

Catch-All Comedy at Kava & Company Mandarin

8:00 PM · Kava & Company Mandarin · Free

Catch-All Comedy on the last Monday of every month at Kava & Company Mandarin: stand-up, PowerPoints, show and tell, improv. Sign up or come to laugh.

Parks & Green Spaces

Losco Regional Park

A large regional park with sports fields, picnic shelters, walking trails, and open recreation space.

Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve

A peninsula preserve where Julington and Durbin creeks meet, with eight miles of unpaved trails through sandhill, flatwoods, and wetlands. Bald eagles, gopher tortoises, and seasonal manatees live here.