100 Years of Film History in St. Augustine
Most people know Hollywood as the destination for the film industry, but did you know America’s motion picture history began on Florida’s Historic Coast?
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Aug
17
MUSIC AND ART BY THE SEA | The Committee
Music by the Sea has taken on a new twist with the addition of a weekly art exhibition prior to each show.
Join St Augustine Beach Civic Association at the St. Johns County Pier Park each Wednesday... More Info
Aug
18
Country Night at the Colonial Oak Music Park - Rio Grande Band
Rio Grande Band at the Colonial Oak Music Park for Country Night!
Thursday, August 18, 2022
7-10 PM
Free admission
Family-friendly
Aug
24
MUSIC BY THE SEA | Soulfire
Music by the Sea has taken on a new twist with the addition of a weekly art exhibition prior to each show.
Join St Augustine Beach Civic Association at the St. Johns County Pier Park each Wednesday... More Info
Aug
25
Country Night at the Colonial Oak Music Park - Dewey Via
Dewey Via at the Colonial Oak Music Park for Country Night!
Thursday, August 25, 2022
7-10 PM
Free admission
Family friendly
Aug
28
Improv Comedy Night at The Beacon
The Adventure Project presents Improv Comedy Night at The Beacon Gastropub on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine.
The show will be completely made up on the spot, so remember to bring your suggestions... More Info
Aug
31
Improv Basics: a 6-week class for grown-ups
Bring more joy, fun, and laughter into your life while learning to get out of your head and into the moment -- and make new friends!
Throughout this 6-week Level 1 intro class, students will explore... More Info
Aug
31
MUSIC BY THE SEA | Amy Alysia & Soul Operation
Music by the Sea has taken on a new twist with the addition of a weekly art exhibition prior to each show.
Join St Augustine Beach Civic Association at the St. Johns County Pier Park each Wednesday... More Info
Sep
02
First Friday Art Walk Concert Series | SEPTEMBER 2
On September 2, enjoy an organ recital at the Cathedral Basilica at 6 PM.
Open to the public, a free-will offering is appreciated.
Doors open at 5:30.
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Sep
03
The Magic Hideaway
Your enchanting experience begins with a complimentary welcome cocktail in the opulent Cobalt Lounge and exclusive access to the VIP area where Bill Abbott will entertain with pre-show... More Info
Jul
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Aug
21
La Vie En Bleu: The Life & Art of Marguerite Castaing
Born in 1900 in southern France to a family of painters, Marguerite Castaing had a long career as an artist. At 16 she became a member of the French Salon where she exhibited for over two decades.... More Info
Aug
01 - 31
20th Annual Fine Art Garage Sale
31 local artists offer high-octane art at discounted prices. Many highly-collected member artists bring in their older work, art with slightly damaged frames, experimental work that has never been... More Info
Jul
11
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Aug
31
Online Summer Art Sale (Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugees)
The St. Augustine Art Association is holding an Online Summer Art Sale Fundraiser (July 11 - August 31) in support of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the... More Info
Sep
02
First Friday Art Walk | SEPTEMBER 2
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
Sep
10
John Beard Gallery Grand Opening
There will be food, drinks, open tours of the studio, and a painting demo at 8 PM.
John Beard has been abroad in over 35 nations and intertwines that experience with his present to catalyze on... More Info
Aug
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Sep
21
Gail Beveridge: Embracing Nature
“My work celebrates the landscape of Northeast Florida. With its temperate weather, our region offers year-round access to nature, and a wealth of subject matter for the painter. I interpret the... More Info
Sep
02
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Oct
02
Fall Members Show
This bi-annual art exhibition features works in varying subjects, styles, and mediums from drawings and paintings, sculptures, photography, and more! Every piece on display was created by artist... More Info
Oct
07
First Friday Art Walk | OCTOBER 7
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 - 30
Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine
Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine explores the urban fabric of St. Augustine through large-format photographs, hand-drawn maps, and interactive photographic flipbooks. The project seeks to... More Info
Aug
18
Tommy Bledsoe: Words and Music
Tommy Bledsoe is a storyteller, musician, actor, writer, director, and educator. He grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia where he learned the value of passing along cultural wisdom... More Info
Aug
19
Pedro Almodovar Mini Festival | "Parallel Mothers"
Directed by Pedro Almodovar, Parallel Mothers follows two women, Janis and Ana, who coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident.... More Info
Aug
21
Pedro Almodovar Mini Festival | "Pain and Glory"
Directed by Pedro Almodovar, Pain and Glory follows Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline who reencounters or remembers his past: his childhood in a village, the first desire, his... More Info
Aug
28
August Poetry Open Mic
OPEN MIC POETRY AT The St. Augustine Beach Art Studio & Gallery
THEME: "Lucky Thirteen"
SUNDAY, August 28th, 2022
The Ancient City Poets will host a community poetry open reading on Sunday,... More Info
Aug
05
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Sep
04
"Parade" at the Limelight
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone... More Info
Sep
08
Jewish Historical Society Presents Lee Weaver in his play “The Secret”
The Secret is a one-man play by award-winning playwright and actor Lee Weaver who portrays a man in search of Jews, forbidden in the New World by the tribunals of the Spanish Inquisition.
On... More Info
Sep
13
Eco-Cinema: Endangered Mermaids | SEPTEMBER 13
The St. Augustine Film Society presents "Endangered Mermaids" at the St. Augustine Yacht Club on September 13th at 7 PM.
Sep
15
Mystery Authors Panel
Friends of the Main Library is pleased to present a panel of four mystery authors to discuss their writing and the sub-genre of mystery books. The discussion will include the types of mystery they... More Info
Oct
11
Eco-Cinema: Seaspiracy | October 11th
The St. Augustine Film Society presents Netflix original documentary "Seaspiracy" at the St. Augustine Yacht Club on October 11th at 7 PM
Sep
11
International Dance Festival
The International Dance Festival hosted by Saint Augustine Ballet features a variety of dance performances taught by professional dance instructors from the United States and beyond.
Master classes... More Info
Sep
17
Estuary Fest 2022
Join the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve for food, art, music, activities, and more to celebrate National Estuaries Week. Estuary Fest is a FREE family-friendly event to... More Info
Sep
24 - 25
Jerk and Curry Music Festival
Entertainment by Inner Circle Band, Anthony B, Everton Blender, Pato Banton, Round Head, Professor Nuts, King Eddie, and Tony Palmer.
Enjoy delicious Caribbean foods and check out or compete in the... More Info
Sep
23 - 25
St. Augustine Songwriters Festival
In partnership with Sing Out Loud, St. Augustine Songwriters Festival offers a unique perspective on the music scene by bringing hit songwriters to historic downtown St. Augustine. In addition to... More Info
Oct
07 - 09
25th Annual St. Augustine Greek Fest
Be Greek for a Weekend!
Transport your senses to Greece as you taste authentic homemade foods, drinks, and pastries at the Kouzina (kitchen), Psistaria (grill), Zaharoplastio (sweet shop), Kafenio... More Info
Oct
01 - 30
Corn Maze at Sykes Family Farm
Nine acres of a local farm becomes The Maze each year — with live music, the maze, games such as a corn cannon, live animals, and more at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton, just off State Road 207.
With... More Info
May
03 - 07
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival 2023
The St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival, presented by Publix + GreenWise Market is a five-day food and drink celebration, taking place May 3-7, 2023.
The festival was recently recognized as “One of... More Info
Aug
20
Tolomato Cemetery Guides | August 20
Tour the oldest extant planned cemetery in Florida. This cemetery holds burials dated back to 1565. Tour admission is free, donations are encouraged.
Tours are from 11 AM to 2 PM every half hour.
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Aug
20
History On The Streets Timeline Saunter | AUGUST 20
Saturday evening August 20th from 5:30-8:30 PM, the interpreters from Historic Florida Militia's reenactment community conduct a History on the Streets Saunter to share the rich and diverse story of... More Info
Aug
25
"Presence / Erasure: Black History in St. Augustine" Closing Event
On Thursday, August 25th at 6 PM, Gayle Phillips, Executive Director of the Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center, will be a guest speaker for the closing event of the "Presence / Erasure: Black... More Info
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Aug
27
Fatio Family Fun Day
FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN! Join the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum for Fatio Fun Day every Saturday this summer (June, July, and August). Saturday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM and children under 12 get free... More Info
Sep
03
Militia Muster at Fort Mose | September 3rd
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
Sep
03
St. Augustine Founders Day Landing Ceremony
On September 3rd, the Historic Florida Militia, in partnership with the Mission Nombre de Dios will celebrate Founders Day with reenactments on these historic sites.
A recreation of the Landing of... More Info
Sep
06
St. Augustine Archaeological Association Lecture & Meeting
A RETURN TO SARABAY: UNF FIELD SCHOOL EXCAVATIONS AT A MOCAMA INDIAN COMMUNITY
Located on Big Talbot Island, Sarabay was one of a dozen or so Timucua-speaking Mocama communities distributed across... More Info
Sep
17
History On The Streets Timeline Saunter | SEPTEMBER 17
Saturday evening September 17th from 5:30-8:30 PM, the interpreters from Historic Florida Militia's reenactment community conduct a History on the Streets Saunter to share the rich and diverse story... More Info
Sep
17
Tolomato Cemetery Guides | September 17
Tour the oldest extant planned cemetery in Florida. This cemetery holds burials dated back to 1565. Tour admission is free, donations are encouraged.
Tours are from 11 AM to 2 PM every half hour.
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West King Wednesdays | AUGUST 17
Aug 17, 2022
MUSIC AND ART BY THE SEA | The Committee
Aug 17, 2022
Night Market at Coconut Barrel | AUGUST 18
Aug 18, 2022
Nocatee Farmers Market | August 20
Aug 20, 2022
La Vie En Bleu: The Life & Art of Marguerite Castaing
Jul 01 - Aug 21, 2022
Wednesday Pier Market | August 24
Aug 24, 2022
St Augustine's Concerts in the Plaza | Big Pineapple
Aug 25, 2022
