Looking for fun events? Top 5 Things to Do this weekend in Jacksonville

Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union
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School is back in session but the Jacksonville area's summer of fun just keeps rolling along. This weekend's slate includes a big-time hip hop show, a local music showcase, a new R&B and soul music festival at the Beaches, a beloved comedian and an important tune-up game for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Lil Wayne and Friends

Lil Wayne is at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday.
Lil Wayne is at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday.

Five-time Grammy winner Lil Wayne is bringing a bunch of friends to his Friday night concert at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. City Girls, Toosii, GloRilla, Big Charm, Bread and Bwoods are all on the bill for the show, which starts at 7 p.m. $89-$125.

Bill Bellamy at the Comedy Zone

Bill Bellamy is at the Comedy Zone this weekend.
Bill Bellamy is at the Comedy Zone this weekend.

Bill Bellamy is best known for his work as an actor ("Insecure," "Hot in Cleveland," "Meet the Browns," "Fastlane") and as an MTV host ("MTV Jamz," "MTV Beachhouse"), but the comedy stage is where he really shines — just watch his new stand-up special, "I Want My Life Back," if you don't believe that. Bellamy is at the Comedy Zone in Mandarin at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $30-$40.

Album release party

An album release for "Duval Heavy Hitters Vol. 1" is Saturday at 1904 Music Hall.
An album release for "Duval Heavy Hitters Vol. 1" is Saturday at 1904 Music Hall.

Some of the Jacksonville area's biggest indie bands are getting together to release "Duval Heavy Hitters Vol. 1," a new compilation album. Cowford, Universal Green, Flag on Fire, Adversaries, SouthPaw.FLHC and Jax Beach Hippie are scheduled to play starting at 7 p.m. Saturday at 1904 Music Hall in downtown Jacksonville. $10-$15.

R&B Soul Fest

A new R&B and soul music festival debuts Saturday at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.
A new R&B and soul music festival debuts Saturday at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.

Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach will be the home of the inaugural R&B Soul Music Festival, with live music, DJs, VIP tents and "an all-day soul healing experience." Sunshine Anderson, Adina Howard, Cupid, DJ Tony Neal and DJ Ekin will provide the music. It's free, and fans are encouraged to bring their own blankets, yoga mats and beach chairs. VIP tickets are also available, starting at $60. It starts at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Jaguars-Steelers preseason game

The Jaguars and the Steelers face off Saturday in a preseason game.
The Jaguars and the Steelers face off Saturday in a preseason game.

Excitement is building among Jaguars fans for the upcoming NFL season due to new players, new coaches and a whole new attitude. But will it work? See for yourself when the Jaguars play host to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL preseason game at TIAA Bank Field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Saturday. $48-$315.

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