Folio Weekly

The community is invited to step aboard the tall ship Amara Zee for an evening of incredible live music on the St. Johns River. Kicking off The Seabreeze Series, Darrell R***r will be performing live Southern Soul, R&B, and Motown favorites against the backdrop of Florida's historic waterfront.

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM 🗓️

Where: Palatka City Dock (301 River Street) 📍

Admission: Free and open to the public (Limited seating available!) 🎟️

"Magic Kingdom agrees to build a towering, khaki-panted, platform-booted, governor monument to regain free speech rights — Mickey ears required.

Following a yearslong legal battle over corporate expression, the Walt Disney Co. and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a historic settlement Wednesday, granting the theme park full rights to use the word "gay" provided they construct a massive, 11-foot bronze effigy of the governor directly blocking the view of Cinderella’s Castle."

Disney reaches settlement to say ‘gay’ in exchange for 11-foot Ron DeSantis statue outside Cinderella’s Castle
Words by Carmen Macri.

Follow the link for the full breakdown!
https://folioweekly.com/2026/06/18/disney-reaches-settlement-to-say-gay-in-exchange-for-11-foot-ron-desantis-statue-outside-cinderellas-castle/

From riverfront landmarks and oceanfront parks to shaded nature preserves, boardwalks, playgrounds, fishing piers, and hiking trails, Northeast Florida offers an incredible variety of municipal parks perfect for family outings, picnics, exercise, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the outdoors year-round.

Check out our full Northeast Florida park listing!!
https://folioweekly.com/2026/06/18/city-parks-of-northeast-florida/

"In African American communities, Juneteenth is a largely celebrated holiday where heritage and culture are recognized and applauded. Traditionally, celebrations are through parades, music, barbeques and dancing. With this excitement and freedom, comes education.

June 19 serves to inform others of generational struggles from the past. Acknowledgement and awareness of what Juneteenth is and why it is celebrated are a vital part of celebrating the holiday. Many partake in educational events, along with the traditional celebrations. Even though victory is celebrated, it is important to highlight the current state of ongoing change and fight for equality."

Juneteenth in Jacksonville
Amia King
https://folioweekly.com/2026/06/19/juneteenth-2/

The Ritz Theatre and Museum is proud to present Shutter & Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby.

Running from June 16 to August 11, 2026, this striking exhibition showcases iconic moments in jazz history. Guests can join the official Opening Reception tonight, June 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL.

"Scientists have discovered microplastics in some of the most remote places on Earth, including Arctic ice, deep-sea trenches and mountain peaks. Their widespread presence highlights the scale of the problem. Every year, millions of plastic enter the environment, where it slowly breaks apart into smaller and smaller pieces. Unlike natural materials, plastic does not fully decompose, which means these particles can remain in ecosystems for hundreds of years.

One of the most concerning discoveries in recent years is that microplastics have been found inside the human body. Researchers have detected plastic particles in blood, lungs, placentas, breast milk and even brain tissue. While scientists are still studying the long-term effects of this exposure, early findings suggest that microplastics may pose a risk to human health."

Microplastics
Emily Cannon
https://folioweekly.com/2026/06/18/microplastics/

Folio's F-Onion & Summer Fun Guide: Come for the actual local event listings, stay for the fake news that hits a little too close to home. Consider this a very early Christmas present — or a delayed April Fools'.

Either way, you get three issues this month because we just don't know when to quit.
https://issuu.com/folioweekly/docs/folio_s_ultimate_summer_guide_issue_1

"Because of this seemingly endless supply of water, we get cocky. We keep the tap on while we brush our teeth, which, if you’re brushing correctly, is about two minutes of water going down the drain. We take our time in the shower, especially if you are like the average person who makes shower time their own personal concert, and we flush and flush and flush. Not to mention if you are one of those people who dedicate an entire load of laundry to three pairs of socks and a stale towel. If you truly cared about your water usage, you’d do laundry once your dirty hamper is overflowing and you can’t shut your closet door anymore.

And maybe it’s because of the things we’ve listed, or maybe there's a secret fifth option that explains why the total water (potable and reclaimed) consumed by JEA customers in calendar year 2025 was 47,021,857 Kgals (kilogallons, which is 1,000 gallons).

It’s been a while since we’ve run this story, calling out Jacksonville’s biggest guzzlers of our vital and diminishing water resources. In fact, the last time we knocked on the doors of those using seemingly all of our water was back in 2022. Call it boredom, call it a public service, call it whatever you like — it was well past time we hit up JEA for a public records request for the top 20 residential and commercial accounts with the highest water usage. The findings were shocking. The excuses? Entirely predictable. Let’s get into it."

Water Hogs
Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez
https://folioweekly.com/2026/06/18/water-hogs-2/

Some people are doing their part to conserve water, and others are treating their lawns like a water park.

Our newest issue is officially out, and we’re naming names. Pick up a copy to see who made Jacksonville’s Water Hogs list this year

Find a Folio near you!

https://folioweekly.com/where-to-find-folio-jacksonville-magazine/

We just gave our Free Event Submission Page a shiny new upgrade, and it’s smoother than ever.

Got a concert, market, pop-up, or festival coming up in the Bold City? We want to know about it! Drop your upcoming events at the link and let’s keep Jax happening.
https://folioweekly.com/events/community/add