Calendar of Events Summer-Fall 2019 June-October 2019 ONGOING EVENTS There are dozens of special themed tours, activities and cultural events that take place on Florida’s Historic Coast throughout the year. For an updated list, visit www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com/events-festivals For an up-to-date list of cultural events, including art exhibits and performances, visit www.HistoricCoastCulture.com Wednesdays (Memorial Day – Labor Day weekend) Music by the Sea Concert Enjoy this free concert series at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park from 7-9 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m., dinner is offered as an option for concert goers. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-347-8007 www.freebeachconcerts.com Wednesdays (June 12- July 31- except July 3) Summer Movie Series Join Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the Colonial Oak Music Park for the free Summer Movie Series at the Colonial Oak Music Park. Visit the website for complimentary shuttle information. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/staugustine Every Thursday (June 6- August 29) Concert in the Plaza Experience this popular tradition shared by many communities - enjoying a concert in the town square on a summer night. Free and open to the public, the concert is from 7-9 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución. Corner of Cathedral Place and King St., St. Augustine 904-825-1004 www.citystaug.com/concerts Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Historic Weapon Demonstrations at Castillo de San Marcos Join National Park Service volunteers and personnel as they demonstrate the weapons and relate the experiences of the Colonial Spanish soldier stationed in St. Augustine in the 1740s each week at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. General admission is $15. The fort is open 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 1 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 904-829-6506 www.nps.gov/casa 2 Every Saturday and Sunday Afternoon Teas at the Corazon Cinema and Cafe Visit the Corazon Cinema and Cafe every Saturday and Sunday for an elegant afternoon tea. Enjoy seasonal savories, sweets and teas plus a screening of a gilded film at 12:30 p.m. for $40. The 3:30 p.m. tea features hot tea and scones with a screening of a gilded film for $25. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-679-5736 www.corazoncinemaandcafe.com First Friday First Friday Art Walk Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 832-779-2781 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org First Saturday Militia Muster at Fort Mose Experience free musket firing demonstrations from 9-11:30 a.m. at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Youth are welcome to participate in Junior Militia training using handmade wooden toy muskets. This program is free. Visitor Center admission is $2. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-mose-historic-state-park Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing at St. Johns County Fairgrounds Saddle up and head over to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for monthly barrel, pole and other timed speed horse events at 5 p.m. Admission is free for spectators. 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton 904-588-8017 www.sjchc.org The Last Thursday (June-August) Story Tellers at The Corazon From 5-6:30 p.m., the Corazon Cinema and Café provides an atmosphere for everyone to tell their story. Each month local tale tellers and interesting personalities take the stage to tell their story. Admission is $5. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-679-5736 www.corazoncinemaandcafe.com Lightner After Hours Join The Lightner Museum for this monthly social where guests will enjoy an early evening of cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and live music from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Entrance is on Granada St. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org 3 Last Saturday Uptown Saturday Night Enjoy Uptown Saturday Night, the perfect event for fashionistas, art lovers and antique shoppers, from 5-8 p.m. at participating locations on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue, concentrated between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. 904-829-6831 www.facebook.com/uptownstaugustine JUNE June 1 Drake’s Raid Join Sir Francis Drake and his raiders from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for a 16th century-style military encampment at the Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., for drills, demonstrations and living history interpretations. Experience an authentic re-creation of the 1586 sack of St. Augustine by Sir Francis Drake at 7 p.m. beginning at the City Gate on Orange St. and ending in the Plaza de la Constitución. http://hfm.club June 1 – 16 Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist & His Circle Visit the Lightner Museum to see this exhibition of drawings, prints, photographs, monotypes, correspondence and sculpture from a single private collection. Open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum general admission is $15. The exhibition can be seen for $5 above the price of museum admission. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org June 5 Lightner Curator’s Tour – Touring Degas Lightner’s curator will provide an exclusive last look at artworks in the limited-engagement showing of Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist. This curator tour is $5 above the price of museum admission and begins in the front lobby of the museum at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Advance tickets are available online. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2974 www.lightnermuseum.org June 5 Lake Street Dive at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Doors open at 7 p.m. Performance is at 8 p.m. Admission is $34.50. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com 4 JUNE June 6 Slightly Stoopid with Guests Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds and Hirie at The Amp Doors open at 3 p.m. Performance is at 4:20 p.m. Admission is $46.50 and $51.50. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-209-0367 www.theampsa.com June 6 Lightner Collector’s Forum - Adventures in Collecting Visit the Lightner Museum from 6-8:30 p.m. to hear from a distinguished panel of collectors who will share information on their adventures as a collector. Tickets are $10 and $15. Reservations required. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org June 6 Taste of Golf Enjoy this culinary event at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse from 6:30-10 p.m. with the best chefs of premier private and resort clubs in the area preparing delicious food. Tickets are $125. 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-924-9470 www.tasteofgolf.com June 6 Concert in the Plaza Experience this popular tradition shared by many communities - enjoying a concert in the town square on a summer night. Free and open to the public, the concert is from 7-9 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución. Corner of Cathedral Place and King St., St. Augustine 904-825-1004 www.citystaug.com/concerts June 6 Steve Earle & The Dukes at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Doors open at 7 p.m. Performance is at 8 p.m. Admission ranges from $56.50-$76.50. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com June 6-9 Fish ‘N Fest Participate in this fun fishing event that starts with a social hour and welcome banquet on Thursday at Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Blvd., fishing on Friday and Saturday leaving from the Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Marina, 3070 Harbor Dr., and celebration banquet on Saturday at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association, 3030 Harbor Dr. Visit the website to register. www.nutsandboltsfishing.com/fish-n-fest-2 5 June 7 Ultimate 80s Dance Party at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall From 7:30-10:30 p.m. a retro-themed event with a silent auction for Apex Theatre Studio Inc. takes place at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Tickets are $30. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com June 7, 20 & 25 Sunset Dolphin Walks From 7:30-8:30 p.m. join the St. Johns County Parks Department and a Marineland dolphin expert for a sunset beach walk while watching for dolphin and learning about dolphin anatomy and behavior. The program is free, but reservations are required. 2750 Anahama Dr., Vilano Beach. [email protected] 904-209-0335 www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-dolphin-walk-tickets-57065403157 June 7-30 Annual Honors Show Visit the St. Augustine Art Association to view this exhibition of artwork created by the association’s award-winning artists from the past three years. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday noon-4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org June 9 Lightner Learning Lab: Degas, Prints and I Children aged 5 – 14 are invited to tour and learn about the different types of prints in the Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibition. Museum educators will explain printmaking while encouraging an appreciation of artists work. The tour includes a printmaking activity. Ages 5 – 9, accompanied by an adult, will meet from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and youth ages 10 – 14 meet 2 – 3:30 p.m.