# Event Details

- **Event Name**: JALs | Art & Poetry After Dark at The Grand Downtown 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesday Experience
? The Grand Jax | 300 W Adams St, Downtown 
? Every First Wednesday ? 7 PM – 11 PM

Enjoy gallery tours, live performances, spoken word, visual art, and vendor pop-ups in a vibrant after-hours vibe. 
? Hosted by LaVilla Art Gallery Curator ToyaGotTheShot
Presented by The Grand Jax in association with Records & Vibes , Bespoke House, and
Media Sponsors |  EliteGroupMedia, Sonar Audio Visuals & Power904 Online Radio
Food by Rollin With Delta Food truck 


✨ What to Expect:
7 PM – 8 PM ? LaVilla Art Gallery Tours 
Take a curated stroll through the gallery 
8:30 PM – 11 PM ? Art & Poetry After Dark
Live art, spoken word, and music hosted by gallery curator ToyaGotTheShot.
This is where vibes meet visuals—an open mic and live performance experience unlike any other.
9:30 PM – 10 PM ??‍? Artist Talk & Intermission 
This intermission centers the visual artist in residence, offering an intimate walkthrough of select works on display. Guests are invited to engage in a brief Q&A and are encouraged to support the artist by purchasing original artwork, limited merchandise, or make a direct contribution in support of the artist’s work.
10 PM- Close  | ? After Dark Session 
When the lights dim and the room settles, the After Dark Session begins. This final hour offers a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere where creatives explore layered emotions, storytelling, and sound in a space curated for mature audiences and late-night connection.

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Vendor Opportunities
? Limited Indoor & Outdoor Spots –
Set-up: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Rain or Shine
We welcome:
• Visual & Performing Artists
• Cultural Brands
• Handmade Merch & Apparel
• Social Groups & Community Orgs
• Treats, Luxe Goods & More

? Want to vend or perform? Contact us at 904-310-4150
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/jals-|-art-and-poetry-after-dark-at-the-grand-downtown/200029389344406
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, food-drinks, entertainment, open-mic, spoken-word, storytelling, pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jacksonville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 300 West Adams St
- **lat**: 30.32849
- **long**: -81.66166
- **full address**: 300 West Adams St, 300 Adams St W, Jacksonville, FL 32202-4304, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is JALs | Art & Poetry After Dark at The Grand Downtown  being held?
  - **A:** JALs | Art & Poetry After Dark at The Grand Downtown  takes place on Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm at 300 West Adams St, 300 Adams St W, Jacksonville, FL 32202-4304, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing JALs | Art & Poetry After Dark at The Grand Downtown ?
  - **A:** JALs | Art & Poetry After Dark at The Grand Downtown  is organized by Toya Goodman.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** JALs | Art & Poetry After Dark at The Grand Downtown  is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jacksonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If JALs | Art & Poetry After Dark at The Grand Downtown  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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