From soulful sunsets to dog-friendly patios and jazz-filled hideaways, this week on 30A offers something for every mood. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, dine, or simply unwind, the coast is calling with art, music, and summer magic.

1. A Coastal Romance in Every Stroke

Steven Quartly’s newest solo show at Curate brings light, movement, and emotion to canvas in a weeklong exhibition running Wednesday, July 30 through August 5. From palette knife textures to sunlit seaside scenes, his work captures the joy, beauty, and hope of coastal life.

Steven Quartly / Tuesday, July 29, 025, from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. @ Curate

2. Pups, Pools, and Patio Vibes

Local Cantina invites you and your four-legged best friend to a summer evening of tacos, margaritas, and canine fun on Wednesday, July 30 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring adoptable dogs, pup pools, prizes, and support for RescuedOHIO’s rescue mission.

Pups on the Patio / Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ Local Cantina

3. Midweek Magic with Dion Jones

Settle into the soulful sounds of Dion Jones & Neon Tears on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. at AJ’s Grayton Beach, where coastal charm meets live music and laid-back vibes.

Dion Jones & Neon Tears / Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 8 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ AJ’s Grayton Beach

4. Jazz, Champagne, and the Unknown

Flow State returns to SOWAL House on Thursday, July 31 at 8 p.m., where smooth jazz melts into whatever the night becomes: karaoke, conversation, or something entirely unplanned. Come for the vibe, stay for the mystery.

Flow State / Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 8 p.m. @ SOWAL House

5. Movie Night on the Lawn

Kick off the weekend with a free screening of Monsters University on Friday, August 1 at 8 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater—an evening of laughs, stars, and family fun under the open sky.

Monsters University / Friday, August 1, 2025, from 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ Central Square Records

6. Groove into the Weekend with Aaron Shepard

Head to the lawn at Old Florida Fish House on Saturday, August 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. for an evening of live music as Aaron Shepard delivers a soulful blend of blues, rock, funk, and folk in a laid-back coastal setting.

Aaron Shepard on the lawn / Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Old Florida Fish House

7. A Sunday Supper to Savor

Ovide invites you to wind down the weekend on Sunday, August 3 at 5 p.m. with a soulful southern feast featuring skillet fried chicken, golden mashed potatoes, and house-made banana cream pie—served with heart, heritage, and hospitality.

Sunday Supper / Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 5 p.m. onwards @ Ovide

8. Sundown Sounds & Sophisticated Sips

Ease into Sunday evening on August 3 with The Sundown Strays live from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Courtyard at Pescado, where craft cocktails, shareable plates, and laid-back grooves create the perfect close to the weekend.

The Sundown Strays / Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ The Courtyard at Pescado

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