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Gamble Rogers: Florida’s Troubadour

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Rogers was a Florida-based folk musician and storyteller who gained regional and national fame in the 1960s and ’70s.

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Gullah Geechee Heritage in St. Johns County

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In May 2022, St. Johns County received official designation as the southernmost point of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor for its role in providing refuge for …

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Hispanic Heritage Month in St. Augustine

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Find Holiday Spirit at Nights of Lights

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FOOD CULTURE // Chocolate Arrives in St. Augustine in …

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Nov 30

Dec 07

You Toucan Uke!- Holiday Style

Presented by St. Johns County Public Library - Main Library and Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine at The Waterworks

Registration Required. This is a special 2 week Holiday edition of You TouCan Uke! Ukulele kids who know chords C, F, & G will learn 2 new holiday songs. As a bonus, The Waterworks has invited our... More Info

Dec 10

The Fab Four- The Ultimate Tribute

Presented by St. Johns County Cultural Events Division at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute... More Info

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Dec 11

Sundays at Stetson's | December 11

Presented by Stetson Kennedy Foundation at Beluthahatchee Park

This monthly folk music concert features artists who reflect the values, spirit, and goals of Stetson Kennedy. This event is sponsored by the Stetson Kennedy Foundation and Saint Johns County... More Info

Dec 10 - 11

St. Augustine Winter Spectacular

Presented by The Dance Company at Flagler College - Lewis Auditorium

The holiday season is upon us and there are few local events that get you into the holiday spirit quite like the St. Augustine Winter Spectacular! Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, this... More Info

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Dec 10 - 11

10th Annual St. Augustine Winter Spectacular

Presented by The Dance Company at Flagler College - Lewis Auditorium

Directed by Stephanie Burkhardt, Executive Artistic Director of The Dance Company, this production will kick off the holiday season in the nation’s oldest city with over 100 live performers.... More Info

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Dec 10 - 11

Messiah Born presented by the St. Augustine Community Chorus

Presented by St. Augustine Community Chorus at Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Messiah Born is the theme of this year’s holiday concert to be presented by the St. Augustine Community Chorus. SACC is continuing its presentation of Handel’s glorious work, which began in the... More Info

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Dec 02 - 11

Shorts and Giggles

Presented by A Classic Theatre at The Waterworks

Smartly curated, these short plays and monologues are unique, absurd, irreverent, and enormous enjoyment for actors and audiences alike. Forget the serious stuff going on and just have an evening of... More Info

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Dec 14

Mindi Abair “I Can't Wait for Christmas”

Presented by St. Johns County Cultural Events Division at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Mindi Abair looks to carry on the tradition with her own Christmas show. Join Mindi and friends, Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley, and Lindsey Webster, for a magical night of Christmas classics and all... More Info

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Dec 14

Holiday Pops with Gainesville Orchestra

Presented by EMMA Concert Association at Flagler College - Lewis Auditorium

An EMMA Concert Association holiday tradition, The Gainesville Orchestra will perform favorite holiday music. Based in Gainesville, Florida, the orchestra is led by Maestro Evans Haile, who is... More Info

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Dec 13

All Ages Craft: Holiday Ornaments

Presented by St. Johns County Public Library - Main Library and Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine at The Waterworks

St. Johns County Main Library and the St. Johns Cultural Council invite all ages to join in for a delightful afternoon constructing holiday ornaments at The Waterworks! Drop in anytime during the... More Info

Nov 04

Dec 30

Fantastic Florida

Presented by St. Augustine Art Association at St. Augustine Art Association

This vivid display explores a wide range of artistic interpretations of Florida's wild side from the plants and animals to the wilderness and waterways. See the exhibit for yourself by visiting... More Info

Jan 06

First Friday Art Walk | JANUARY 6

Presented by Art Galleries of St Augustine and St. Augustine Art Association at St. Augustine Art Association

Join the Art Galleries of St. Augustine on the first Friday of every month for First Friday Art Walk from 5-9 PM. Participating galleries open their doors to offer new art exhibits and receptions to... More Info

Oct 07

Jan 15

Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts

Presented by Lightner Museum at Lightner Museum

Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts invites viewers to read quilts as maps, tracing the paths of individual stories and experiences that illuminate larger historic events and cultural... More Info

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Oct 27

Jan 20

Audrey Hope: Disappointed Tourist

Presented by Lightner Museum at Lightner Museum

Audrey Hope presents her first solo exhibition at the Lightner Museum. Titled Disappointed Tourist, this series is a deeply personal meditation on nature, religion, personal trauma, and creativity... More Info

Jan 06 - 29

Mix It Up!

Presented by St. Augustine Art Association at St. Augustine Art Association

Artwork reflects non-traditional subjects -- or perhaps a new perspective on traditional subjects -- through experimentation and a variety of mediums, both 2D and 3D. See the Mix It Up exhibit by... More Info

Feb 03

First Friday Art Walk | FEBRUARY 3

Presented by Art Galleries of St Augustine at Unknown

Feb 03 - 26

Faces and Figures

Presented by St. Augustine Art Association at St. Augustine Art Association

Expressions of the human form bring personality to this exhibit. Be invigorated by the human visage in the form of various drawing studies, formal portraits, daily life, and other figurative works.... More Info

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Dec 06

Feb 28

From River to Ocean: Plein Air

Presented by St. Johns Cultural Council at St. Johns County Administration Building

Discover the beauty of St. Johns County through the eyes of twenty-eight artists painting en plein air, on display at the St. Johns County Administration Building from December 6, 2022 until February... More Info

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Dec 14

Pecha Kucha Volume 16: Get Real

Presented by Pecha Kucha at Elks Lodge Pavilion

Join Pech Kucha for a new slate of electrifying local speakers on Wednesday, December 14th at the Elks Lodge Pavilion 1420 A1A South, St. Augustine. Cocktails at 6, speakers at 7, and inspiration... More Info

Dec 14

St. Augustine Film Society Holiday Party

Presented by St. Augustine Film Society at Temple Bet Yam

The St. Augustine Film Society will be holding its Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 14th at 7 PM at Temple Bet Yam, 2055 Wildwood Dr. Watch a great selection of holiday-themed shorts dating back... More Info

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Jan 12 - 15

13th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival | JANUARY 12-15

Presented by Saint Augustine Film Festival at Flagler College - Lewis Auditorium

The Saint Augustine Film Festival has a reputation for showing films you would not find anywhere else in North Florida. Frequently the filmmakers will attend and introduce their film, then take Q&A... More Info

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Jan 17

St. Johns Reads: The Breakfast (Book) Club: "Buttermilk Graffiti" Book Discussion

Presented by St. Johns County Public Library - Main Library and Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine at The Waterworks

Registration Required. Come for the scrumptious breakfast, stay for the great book discussion of Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting Pot Cuisine by Edward... More Info

Jan 20

The Cabinet of Dr. Leng: An Evening with Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

Presented by St. Johns County Public Library - Main Library and Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine at The Waterworks

Registration Required. Preston & Child will discuss a tremendous new thriller in their #1 bestselling Agent Pendergast series, The Cabinet of Dr. Leng, featuring FBI Special Agent Pendergast and... More Info

Jan 29

Poetry Flows from The Waterworks: The New Year is Here | January 29

Presented by Ancient City Poets at The Waterworks

Poets and poetry fans with gather on on Sunday January 29th from 3-4:30 PM at the Waterworks (184 San Marco Avenue, across from the Main Branch of the St. Johns County Library). Poets of all skill... More Info

Feb 26

Poetry Flows from The Waterworks: The Book of Love | February 26

Presented by Ancient City Poets at The Waterworks

The St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Augustine PoetFest present “A Poetic Celebration of Love” Poets and poetry fans with gather on Sunday, February 26th from 3-4:30 PM at the Waterworks (184... More Info

Mar 26

Poetry Flows from The Waterworks: National Women's History Month | March 26

Presented by Ancient City Poets and St. Johns Cultural Council at The Waterworks

During the month of March, celebrate all of the amazing accomplishments of strong, determined women. Since 1987, the United States has formally recognized March as National Women’s History Month.... More Info

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Dec 05 - 08

2nd Annual Festival of Trees

Presented by St. Francis House at Lightner Museum

Join the St. Francis House for a beautiful display of theme-decorated trees and wreaths, holiday music, letters to Santa, and more at the Lightner Museum! This event is free and open to the public... More Info

Dec 16 - 18

Northeast Florida Solstice Festival

Presented by WellStylist Lab, Inc. at St. Johns County Fairgrounds

Florida Solstice Festivals is launching its first Northeast Florida Winter Solstice Festival set for December 16-18, 2022. This ticketed wellness festival will feature onsite camping, outdoor yoga,... More Info

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Nov 23

Jan 14

Lighthouse Illuminations

Presented by St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Daytime general admission tickets get you in the door to enjoy seasonally decorated grounds and buildings. As the sun goes down, purchase after-hours Lighthouse Illumination tickets for an... More Info

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Nov 19

Jan 31

Nights of Lights 2022

Presented by City of St. Augustine at Downtown St. Augustine

The 29th annual Nights of Lights festival returns on November 19, 2022! Historic downtown St. Augustine becomes a dazzling winter wonderland with three million lights accentuating our amazing Spanish... More Info

Feb 10

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Mavis Staples

Presented by Fort Mose Historical Society and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division and St. Johns Cultural Council at Fort Mose Historic State Park

In February 2023, Fort Mose Historic State Park will be the host of the second annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to honor the history and cultural significance of Fort Mose. The Fort Mose Jazz &... More Info

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Feb 11

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Christian McBride’s New Jawn

Presented by Fort Mose Historical Society and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division and St. Johns Cultural Council at Fort Mose Historic State Park

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Feb 16

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Valerie June

Presented by Fort Mose Historical Society and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division and St. Johns Cultural Council at Fort Mose Historic State Park

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Feb 17

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Gladys Knight

Presented by Fort Mose Historical Society and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division and St. Johns Cultural Council at Fort Mose Historic State Park

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Feb 18

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Rhiannon Giddens

Presented by Fort Mose Historical Society and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division and St. Johns Cultural Council at Fort Mose Historic State Park

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Dec 07

Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse

Presented by St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

More than 2,000 luminaries are displayed throughout the grounds and on the streets surrounding this historic landmark, creating a magical holiday experience. Lights and holiday décor also adorn the... More Info

Dec 17

Una Noche de Navidad & Las Posadas at Mission Nombre de Dios

Presented by Historic Florida Militia and Diocese of St. Augustine at Mission Nombre de Dios

For over 400 years, the colonial Hispanic Christmas tradition of Las Posadas has been celebrated by processions throughout the New World. The event is a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s search... More Info

Dec 17

Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour | DECEMBER 17

Presented by Tolomato Cemetery Preservation Association at Tolomato Cemetery

Tour the oldest planned cemetery in America, dating back to the Second Spanish Period. Tour admission is free, donations are encouraged. Tours are from 11 AM to 2 PM every half hour.

Dec 16 - 17

Holiday Candlelight Tours

Presented by Ximenez-Fatio House Museum at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum announces the return of Holiday Traditions by Candlelight on December 16-17 at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 PM. This family-friendly nighttime event will lead guests through the... More Info

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Nov 26

Dec 30

Villa Zorayda Museum's Annual Candlelight Tour

Presented by Villa Zorayda Museum at Villa Zorayda Museum

The Villa Zorayda is beautifully decorated for the holidays with a spectacular Christmas Tree located center stage in the Court of Lions adorned in red and gold. Enjoy traditional decorations and... More Info

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Dec 31

Jan 01

Lightner Museum's 75th Anniversary NYE Gala

Presented by Lightner Museum at Lightner Museum

Join the Lightner at this all-inclusive NYE celebration in downtown St. Augustine to kick off its 75th Diamond Anniversary. Featuring a seated dinner by Chef's Garden in the Alcazar Casino and a... More Info

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Jan 07

Militia Muster at Fort Mose | JANUARY 7

Presented by Fort Mose Historical Society at Fort Mose Historic State Park

On the first Saturday of every month at 9:30 AM, Fort Mose Historic State Park hosts Militia Muster. Experience musket firing demonstrations and participate in Junior Militia training with wooden toy... More Info

Jan 26

The Minorcan Experience

Presented by St. Johns County Public Library - Main Library and Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine at The Waterworks

Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine is pleased to welcome Angela Saxon, Lea Craig, and Ryan Saxon of The Minorcan Experience to discuss this very important part of St. Augustine's cultural... More Info

Feb 07

"Saving Freud" with Award-Winning Journalist and Author Andrew Nagorski

Presented by St. Johns County Public Library - Main Library and Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine at The Waterworks

Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine is pleased to welcome award-winning journalist and author Andrew Nagorski to discuss his latest book, Saving Freud: The Rescuers Who Brought Him to... More Info

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