Ritz Theatre and Museum

Celebrates the rich legacy of the African-American community known as Lavilla. This includes a 400-seat theater; a museum that houses a permanent exhibit of the history of African-Americans that lived in northeast Florida and a gallery that includes fine art; folk art; local art and history exhibits. Read Less On the first Thursday of every month poets; writers; vocalists and sometimes musicians gather to present and hear some of the area’s most powerful and profound lyrical voices in a casual open-mic setting. Come out and soak up the creative atmosphere! For more information call 632-5555. Read Less Modeled after Harlems™ Amateur Night at the Apollo; the best talent in the Jacksonville area is ready to present on stage and needs YOU to be the judge. It's the hottest show in town with the Ritz Band and the Ritz Hostess! For more information call 632-5555. Read Less On the first Saturday of every month the Ritz Theatre features a different jazz artist. Enjoy cool music; great people and a jazzy atmosphere. Cash bar and food available. For more information call 632-5555.