Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine at Lightner Museum
Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine explores the urban fabric of St. Augustine through large-format photographs, hand drawn maps, and interactive photographic flip books. The project seeks to define St. Augustine through the residential streets and neighborhoods that have long been inhabited by the people that help support the city as a premier tourist destination. Through interactive sequential images, visitors to the exhibition will uncover the overlooked aspects of everyday life in America’s oldest city. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
75 for 75: Diamond Anniversary Exhibition
The Lightner has been an important part of the St. Augustine community since it was first built as the Hotel Alcazar in 1888. The building opened as a museum in January 1948. In celebration of their 75th diamond anniversary in 2023, 75 for 75 presents a compelling selection of artwork and objects from the museum’s permanent collection and celebrates the incredible legacy that Otto Lightner left to the people of St. Augustine. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Ride On! Historic Bicycles At Lightner Museum
In the 1890s the bicycle took over the hearts and minds of Americans. Swept up in the craze for cycling, our historic building, the Hotel Alcazar, offered its own bicycle academy, allowing its guests to tour Gilded Age St. Augustine on two wheels. Drawn from the collection of St. Augustine bicycle aficionado Keith Pariani, this exhibition will feature bicycles chosen by Pariani as examples of pivotal moments in late 19th and early 20th century bicycle design. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Linda Sperruzzi: Colors of St. Augustine at Lightner Museum
Local artist, Linda Sperruzzi, brings a contemporary vision to landscape painting while embracing historic traditions and techniques. Linda Sperruzzi presents a striking vision of our historic city in her exhibition, Colors of St. Augustine. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
“It’s Hip To Be Square” at P.A.St.A. Fine Art Gallery
Did you know, “It’s Hip To Be Square”? That’s right! In June you can continue to follow the trend at PAStA Gallery as members will be showing 10”x10” works in all mediums and creating a mosaic effect with their cool squares! PAStA Fine Art Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine. 904-824-0251 www.pastagalleryart.com
Butterfield Garage Art Gallery June Artist of the Month, Nancy Hamlin-Vogler
Nancy Hamlin-Vogler is Butterfield Garage’s June Featured Artist. “Shoreline Narrative…hanging by a thread”, presents new work on paper from Hamlin-Vogler’s shoreline series, exploring the artist’s impressions of our changing environment. Nancy’s energetic new work is full of surprises and always a delight to see. Minimal marks combine pasted papers, acrylic wash, silkscreen and pastel on reclaimed paper and wood substrates. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 137 King St., St. Augustine. 904-825-4577 www.butterfieldgarage.com
Monday – Friday, June 5-9
Sail Science Adventures with St. Augustine Sailing
Set sail for an enchanted experience with Marine Biologist Dr. Dale Edgar to discover fascinating facts about manatees, delightful dolphins, the rivers and waterways, or the area’s bird life. St. Augustine Sailing Science Adventures take place Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through the summer. Tickets are $149 per person. Tours must be booked in advance. 3076 Harbor Dr., St. Augustine. 904-829-0648 www.sta-sail.com
Monday – Saturday, June 5 – 11
Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is celebrating the 226 anniversary of Louisa Fatio’s birth with an exhibit showcasing the dressing styles popular during her lifetime. Each room in the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is festooned with an outfit that would have been popular during a specific historical period. Gold frames in the mantlepiece contain information about the clothing and accessories exhibited in that room. The museum is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is Adults $12; Seniors/Students $10; Children ages 7-12 $6; under 7 are free. 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine. 904-829-3575 www.ximenezfatiohouse.org
Tuesday – Sunday, June 6 – 11
Annual Honors Show at the St. Augustine Art Association
New works by the “best of the best” make up this exhibit featuring St. Augustine Art Association’s award-winning artists from the past three years. Annual Honors Show is on display both in-gallery and online. Gallery hours are currently Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free admission. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
Wednesday, June 7
Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
The Wednesday Pier Farmers Market offers oceanfront shopping at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park from 8 a.m.-noon. Approximately 60-80 vendors sell locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, arts, crafts and more. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine. 904-315-0952 www.wednesdaypierfarmersmarket.com
Music by the Sea Free Concert Series
Enjoy this free weekly concert series at the St. Johns County Pier from 7-9 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m., dinner is offered as an option for concert goers. This week’s performance is 80s & 90s music by The Groove Pipe. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.freebeachconcerts.com
Improv Night at The Colonial Oak Music Park
Join us outdoors at St. Augustine’s most unique venue The Colonial Oak Music Park when First Coast Comedy veteran professionals have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience will throw at them, resulting in unforgettably hilarious moments. This family friendly show is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and improvisers play smart… to ensure the show is always clean and never mean! Tickets are Pay-What-You-Will. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
Wednesday & Thursday, June 7 & 8
Rebelution with Special Guests Iration, The Expendables, and Passafire at The AMP
For two nights, gates open at 4 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m. Tickets are $21.50-$49.50. 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. 904-209-0367 www.theamp.com
Wednesday & Sunday, June 7 & 11
Yoga on the Lawn at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
Enjoy yoga on the lawn at the historic Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. This one-hour vinyasa flow is perfect for all levels. Bring a beach towel or mat and water. Free parking behind the museum is available, but limited. Access the parking lot from Cadiz Street. Instructor will contact you by phone if class is canceled due to weather. Practice gets underway at 8 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour. Cost is $15 and registration is required. 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine. www.pilatesyogaloft.com
Thursday, June 8
Words and Music: Lorri Gill as Patsy Cline at The Waterworks
Presented by EMMA Concert Series, Words and Music is an exploration of cultural connections through song, story and dance, suitable for the entire family. Hailing from South Dakota, Lorri Gill brings her unique style to every show. She currently entertains audiences as a single act with backing tracks allowing her to perform a wide variety of tunes with sound of a full band…50’s & 60’s pop and R&R, Standards from the Great American Songbook and even a bit of classic country…all the music of your life! ……you’ll know the words so sing along! This free event takes place from 1-2 p.m. at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. www.emmaconcerts.com
Betty Griffin Center Fashion for Action
Local models will highlight fashion from the Betty Griffin Thrift Shoppes during the third-annual ‘Fashion for Action’ fundraising event from 6-9 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens St. Johns. All proceeds will benefit the Betty Griffin Center, which provides shelter and support for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in St. Johns County. A silent auction will take place during the fashion show, emceed by a local television personality, and drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $35. 1284 St. Johns Parkway, St. Johns. www.bettygriffincenter.org
Free Concerts 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 6-8 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución. This week’s performance is Americana with a mix of Country and Bluegrass by The Morrow Family Band. Corner of Cathedral Place and King St., St. Augustine. 904-825-1004 www.citystaug.com/concerts
Country Night at the Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch the region’s best country music performers at the Oak from 7-10 p.m. Free admission and family friendly. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
Grass is Dead performs with Copper Tones at Café Eleven
Don’t miss Grass is Dead from 8-10:30 p.m. at The Original Café Eleven in St. Augustine Beach. General admission seated show tickets are $25 in advance/ $30 day of show. 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-460-9311 www.originalcafe11.com
Thursday – Saturday, June 8-10
The Spooky St. Augustine Family Ghost Walk
This family friendly ghost walk delivers spine tingling stories, fantastic sites, and well researched history presented by a licensed guide. See famed & obscure sites around the historic district in a fun and engaging manner. Tours meet at The Odd Macabre and tickets are $15 for children, $25 for adults. 76 Spanish St., St. Augustine. 904-217-9164 www.theoddmacabre.com
Friday – Sunday, June 9-11
Old School Kingfish Shootout
The 2023 Old School Kingfish Shootout in Vilano Beach presented by Yellowfin levels the playing field by allowing fishing in Florida state waters only (3 nautical miles from shore). Friday there will be a mandatory captains’ meeting at St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company. Tournament and weigh-in is on Saturday with an awards ceremony on Sunday. The tournament is based out of Vilano Beach and registration is $250-$400. www.oldschoolkingfish.com
Friday, June 9
Learn to Make Flavorful Things with Lauren Titus at Ancient City Cooking School
The Ancient Cooking Experiences features an evening with Lauren Titus, Editor and Kitchen Tester at Edible Northeast Florida Magazine. Lauren will demonstrate the evenings main entrée, Angus Sirloin Saltado, of a delicious three-course wine paired dinner. The experience begins at 6 p.m. and reservations are required. Tickets are $119 per person. Includes three-course meal with wine pairings, special instruction and tips about food & wine pairings, cooking tips and information about locally sourced foods, recipe cards to take home, and a whole lot of fun! Ancient City Brunch Bar, 210 St. George St., Suite C3, St. Augustine. 904-484-6516 www.ancientcitycooking.com
SciFridays at Guana Lake
Enjoy an exciting sunset kayak tour to learn about cutting-edge science. Guests paddle through a special type of bioluminescence found in St. Augustine that has sparked new discoveries that are altering the trajectory of civilization. Learn about how this bioluminescent DNA can shed light on the molecular world and contribute to scientific advancements. Tours are $100 per person and leave at 7:30 p.m. from the GTM Research Reserve, Guana Dam. There is a $3 (cash only) daily parking fee paid at the gate. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-701-3272 www.geotrippin.com
Saturday, June 10
St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free. 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/farmers-market
Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve
Hosted by the GTM Research Reserve, you’re invited to join docents from 9-11 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net. Participants will collect fish and crabs as well as learn about their habitats and role in the environment. Waders and boots provided. The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-380-8600 www.gtmnerr.org
St. Paul AME Community Festival
Come out and enjoy the St. Paul AME Community Festival, one in a series of events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the historic church. The festival will include fun for the entire family, with food, music, vendors, a children’s corner and live entertainment! The St. Paul AME church family is excited to commemorate “150 Years of Transforming and Impacting Lives.” Since 1873, the historic church has been a stalwart in the Lincolnville community. St. Paul played a major role during the 1960’s Civil Rights movement. Rev. Martin Luther King, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, Ralph Abernathy and Jackie Robinson are among the civil rights leaders who encouraged participants from St. Paul’s pulpit. Admission is free. St. Paul Park, 85 M.L. King Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3918 www.stpaul150aniv.com
Smokestack at The Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch Smokestack at the Oak from 7-10 p.m. Free admission and family friendly. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
X106.5 presents Matt Maeson – That’s My Cue Tour at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $34 in advance/$38 day of show. 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
3 Blind Dates – an Unscripted Romantic Comedy at Limelight Theatre
An unscripted romantic comedy, 3 Blind Dates follows 3 single ladies through a round of speed dating and the dates that occur as a result. The twist? The audience selects which speed dater goes on a date with each of the ladies! Performance takes place at Limelight Theatre from 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.adventure-project.com
Sunday, June 11
St. Paul AME Anniversary Worship Celebration & Community Celebration
Enjoy the historic St. Paul AME Church’s 150th Anniversary Worship Celebration and Community Celebration that starts at 10:45 a.m. with a the 150th Anniversary Worship Celebration and a 3 p.m. Community Celebration: “150 Years of Transforming and Impacting Lives.” Since 1873, the historic church has been a stalwart in the Lincolnville community. St. Paul played a major role during the 1960’s Civil Rights movement. Rev. Martin Luther King, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, Ralph Abernathy and Jackie Robinson are among the civil rights leaders who encouraged participants from St. Paul’s pulpit. Admission to worship and the celebration are free. St. Paul AME Church, 85 M.L. King Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3918 www.stpaul150aniv.com
Marine Field Experiences with Florida Water Tours
Great for families and kids! Come out onto the water and become a Jr Marine Scientist! This cruise provides a hands-on experience where you help us collect real data and use it to keep a profile of our waterways. Every single dollar gets donated to Florida Water Warriors, a nonprofit providing educational cruises for students. Tours are every Sunday at 11 a.m. Tickets are Adults $29, children 12 and under $16. Tours depart from 107 Yacht Club Dr., St. Augustine. 904-827-7728 www.floridawatertour.com/marine-field-experience
Brad Edwardson at The Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch Brad Edwardson at the Oak from 2-5 p.m. Free admission and family friendly. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
Sundays at Stetson’s at Beluthahatchee Park
Presented by The Stetson Kennedy Foundation and St. Johns County Parks, this monthly folk music concert series features artists who reflect the values, spirit, and goals of Stetson Kennedy. Shows are from 2-4 p.m. and admission is a suggested donation of $10 per person. All proceeds support the Sundays at Stetson’s concert series. Tours of Beluthahatchee (Stetson’s cottage) may be available. Beluthahatchee Park, 1501 SR 13 N., Fruit Cove. www.facebook.com/SundaysAtStetsons
