Violinist David Paul will be performing in a free concert of “music to free the spirit” at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, February 2. Just wander into the Zimmerman Overlook area on the ground floor of the Main Library at lunchtime and claim your spot. You’ll go back to work feeling a little lighter. Check out other free concert offerings at http://jplmusic.blogspot.com/
Main Library, Laura Street at Hemming Plaza, Downtown Jacksonville, (904)630-2366
Baskin-Robbins is celebrating reaching its 2 millionth Facebook fan by offering all the ice cream store’s fans a chance to get two cones for the price of one.
To get the buy one, get one free deal, print out the coupon from the Facebook page and take it to a participating Baskin-Robbins. The coupon is good through March 5.
Panda Express is offering a coupon on its Facebook page that’s good for a free order of Firecracker Chicken Breast Feb. 3.
The Firecracker Chicken Breast is chicken, red and yellow bell peppers and onions in a spicy sauce.
Here’s a deal from T.G.I. Friday’s: Buy one entrée and print out this coupon to get a second entrée for 50 percent off.
The coupon is valid through Feb. 8 at participating locations. It can’t be used for the three-course menu or combined with other offers.
If you haven’t made it to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to spy the dapper penguins of Tuxedo Coast, now’s your chance. You can avoid the sweltering heat and crowds of summer, and get 50 percent off regular admission of $8.95 for kids and $13.95 for adults.
Just watch your favorite weathercaster. If a majority of Jacksonville’s top meteorologists predict high temperatures of 52 degrees or below for the following day, the Zoo website will post a 50-percent off coupon on the homepage, www.jacksonvillezoo.org, for that date. Print the coupon and enjoy the visit. Oh, and the penguins are fed at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The 52 at the Zoo promotion goes on through Feb. 28.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is at 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. Phone: 904- 757-4463
Stroll among the exhibits and soak in other festivities at the free Art Walk event.
Art Walk is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 2 and other first Wednesdays of the month.
Art Walk includes free entry and activities, including a film, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as MOCA.
On Sundays, the museum offers a deal for families. Entree is free for teenagers and kids younger than 18 and the accompanying adults.
The museum, which is presenting an exhibit entitled The Art of Seating until April 3, is at 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 904-366-6911.
Let your id take a romp though the musings of Sigmund Freud, for free!
The Karpeles Manuscript Library — at the border of Downtown and Springfield — will be showcasing some of Freud’s original documents, including treatises on the cause of migraines, his views on psychoanalysis in the United States and his assessment of his own dreams.
The museum also houses hundreds of rare, vintage books that visitors are allowed to touch and peruse. There’s no charge for admission to the Karpeles and the Freud exhibit will be in town through April 27. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Karpeles is at 101 W. 1st St. in Jacksonville, 904-356-2992
IHOP restaurants are offering freebies if you sign up for emails.
Folks who join receive a free meal for signing up and other free meals, including a free meal on their birthdays.
Several IHOP restaurants are in Jacksonville.