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
St. Augustine Through the Lens of William Henry Jackson at Lightner Museum
In the decades following the Civil War, the photographer William Henry Jackson (1843-1942) played a major role in shaping public perception of the American landscape. In the 1890s, Jackson was commissioned by Henry Flagler’s East Coast Railroad to produce a set of images to promote St. Augustine as a tourist destination. Today, Jackson’s photographs remain a remarkable record of turn-of-the-century life in this historic city, offering a striking portrait of Gilded Age 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
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 our 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
Monday, February 6
Dave Mason Performs at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason will take the stage at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $54.50- $99.50. 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
Monday-Friday, February 6-10
Art in Public Spaces Exhibition: From River to Ocean Plein Air
The St. Johns Cultural Council presents an Art in Public Spaces exhibition featuring the beauty of St. Johns County through the eyes of twenty-eight artists painting en plein air. Free and appropriate for all ages. The Rotunda Gallery is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on public holidays. St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. 904-808-7330 www.historiccoastculture.com
Monday-Saturday, February 6-11
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Presents Timothy Stanley: Ursula
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum welcomes multidisciplinary artist Timothy Stanley with the exhibition Ursula, featuring the ongoing body of sculpture by the same name, in addition to a site-specific and interactive installation. Stanley uses a combination of mediums including sculpture, prose, and video game development in order to explore the boundaries of literary narrative, with the aim of uncovering new techniques in storytelling. Admission is free. This exhibit will be on display through February 23. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/information-for/community-members/arts–culture/crisp-ellert-art-museum
Tuesday, February 7
Ancient City Brunch Bar Cooking Experience with Chef Barry Honan
Enjoy a three course dinner and cooking demonstration by Chef Barry Honan, Lotus Noodle Bar. Chef Barry will demonstrate a simply elegant presentation of Salmon Tartare at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Each demonstration includes a three course meal with a wine pairing. Tickets are $100 per person with limited seating. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Ancient City Brunch Bar by 2 p.m., or call 904-826-6655 to purchase by phone. Ancient City Brunch Bar, 210 St. George St., Suite C3, St. Augustine. www.ancientcitycooking.com
Archeological Lecture Series
The Coontie Island Collection: Exchange Networks and Social Landscapes During the Late Archaic-In this presentation, Dr. Jon Endonino will share the history of the collection, its contents, and the far-flung origins for many, revealing the interconnections among prehistoric Native Americans and the social networks that brought them to St. Augustine during the Late Archaic period 5600-4700 years ago. The talk is from 7-8 p.m. and is free and open to the public at Flagler College’s Markland House, 102 King St., St. Augustine. 301-221-2610
Neko Case Performs at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45.50-$75.50. 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
Tuesday – Sunday, February 8-12
Faces and Figures Exhibition 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. Each work of art is rendered and presented in 2D and 3D media and done by local and regional artists. Gallery Hours are Tuesdays through Sundays 1-4 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org.
Wednesday, February 8
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
Fishing 101
Learn the ins and outs of saltwater fishing in Florida. Please note that all participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License. These St. Johns County Parks led sessions take place each Wednesday through March 15 at Usina Boat Ramp or Surfside Park at 9 a.m. This week’s session is about buying the right rod and reel. Each session is $12 per person. Register for one or all of the classes here. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.
Patty Griffin Performs at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Patty Griffin takes the stage at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on February 8. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.50 – $65.50. 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www,pvconcerthall.com
Improv Night at Colonial Oak Music Park
A fun night at St. Augustine’s most unique venue The Colonial Oak Music Park. 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 & Sunday, February 8 & 12
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, February 9
Six Pack Sam at Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch Six Pack Sam 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
Thursday-Saturday, February 9-11
I Lived Here, As Well – Together
The museum’s latest installment of the series combines the 2022 and 2021 programs into a single performance entitled: “I Lived Here, As Well – Together”. In the past two years, the series has presented, individually, the perspective of a male enslaved person and a female enslaved person, but never together. In the 2023 edition, guests will be joined by two actors portraying each viewpoint to witness the harsh conditions of slavery, and life after. The program will include stories and accounts not heard during the traditional museum tour, along with full access to the house museum’s three floors of exhibition space. “I Lived Here, As Well – Together” will run on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. The tour is open to the public, led by costumed historical actors, and lasts approximately 60 minutes. Admission is $22.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine. 904-829-3575 www.ximenezfatiohouse.org/ILHAW
Frederick Douglass: Anna Murray Douglass
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LLMC) and the Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine invite you to celebrate African American history in St. Augustine. Enjoy a week of interactive, educational, social, and fun activities to remember Anna Murray Douglass, wife of Fredrick Douglass, at the Cultural Center and at the historic Peña-Peck House. There will be a collaborative exhibit located at both the LMCC and the Pena-Peck House featuring a rendition of Anna Murray’s wedding dress, designed by New York’s Cassandra Bromfield. The week will culminate with a celebration of Fredrick Douglass’s birthday on the 14th and a commemoration of St. Augustine’s many great thinkers and historic moments that helped shape history as we know it. Lincolnville Museum is located at 102 M.L. King Ave., and The Peńa-Peck House is located at 143 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-824-1191 www.Lincolnvillemuseum.org
Friday, February 10
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Mavis Staples Live from Fort Mose Historic State Park
Mavis Staples performs live at the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series on February 10. Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $42-$92. Fort Most Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine. www.discoverfortmose.com
Bad Dog Mama at The Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch Bad Dog Mama 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
Friday – Sunday, February 10-12
Valentine’s Day Weekend Food & Wine Tours
Choose rolling or strolling! Indulge in great local cuisine paired with delicious wine and great views. Starts with a Champagne social with a view of the Bayfront, and includes four hosted dining spots wiht food and wine pairing and an etched wine glass. Tours are $145-$155 per person. Private Prosecco and Carriage Ride Tours ar $225 and the Vino for Valentines Wine Tastings are $50 per person. The Tasting Tours. 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 505, St. Augustine. www.thetastingtours.com/valentines-weekend-tours
First Coast Opera Presents Opera Mystique at The Waterworks
Opera and the Supernatural combine at The Waterworks. Featuring staged performances – with orchestra – of Menotti’s séance-filled “The Medium” and Holst’s “Sāvitri”, based on an episode from the Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m., Sunday performance at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $40, students $10. 184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-417-5555 www.firstcoastopera.com
Avatar: The Way of Water at IMAX!
Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the planet of Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their planet. 3 p.m. show only. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $14 for Seniors/Students/Military, $12 for Children under 12. World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. www.worldgolfimax.com
Saturday, February 11
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
Tour the Accord Civil Rights Museum
Located in the former offices of civil rights leader, Dr. Robert Hayling, this museum is dedicated to the unsung local “heroes” and “sheroes” of the 1964 protest movement. The museum features displays, artifacts, articles, a library and showings of documentaries and film clips depicting local civil rights history. Guided and self-led tours are available during museum hours. The tours are from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Accord Civil Rights Museum, 79 Bridge St., St. Augustine. 904-347-1382 www.accordfreedomtrail.org
Conquer the Trails 5K
Conquer the Trails 5K will take place at TrailMark Community in World Golf Village. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Furever Urs Rescue. Cost is $30-$35. 805 Trailmark Dr., St. Augustine. www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintAugustine/ConquertheTrails5kRace
Freedom Trail Trolley Tours with Historian David Nolan
Renowned historian and author, David Nolan, with the Accord Freedom Trail Organization, conducts Freedom Trail Trolley Tours on select Saturdays. Tours start at 8:45 a.m. from the Willie Galimore Center, 399 S. Riberia St., St. Augustine. Tours are at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. This tour will be limited by the size of the trolley and reservations are required. For reservations and cost, call 904-347-1382. www.accordfreedomtrail.org
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
6th Annual Boulevard Car Show
Enjoy this car show featuring classic cars and vendors from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. along Main Street in Hastings. Admission for spectators is free. Main St., Hastings. 352-624-2258 www.facebook.com/hastingsboulevardcarshow
Pedro Menendez High School 6th Annual Auto Show
It’s that time again! Cruise over to Classic Car Museum for the 6th Annual Car Show benefiting Pedro Menendez High School Athletic Booster Club. The show is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine. Enjoy music, entertainment, food and door prizes. Admission is free for spectators. 4730 US 1 S., St. Augustine. www.ccmstaug.com/events-calendar
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Christian McBride’s New Jawn at Fort Mose Historic State Park
Christian McBride’s New Jawn performs live at the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series on February 11. Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $42-$92. Fort Most Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine. www.discoverfortmose.com
Smokestack Performs at Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch Smokestack 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
Carolyn Wonderland Performs at Cafe Eleven
Don’t miss Carolyn Wonderland performing at 8 p.m. at The Original Café Eleven. Tickets are $30/advance, $35/at the door. 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-460-9311 www.originalcafe11.com
3 Blind Dates – an Unscripted Romantic Comedy
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! Tickets are $15 advance/$20 door. Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.adventure-project.com
Sunday, February 12
Sports Sunday at The Colonial Oak Music Park
Sunday is Sports day at the Colonial Oak Music Park! Join us for sports all Sunday long on our 128″ video wall at the Oak! Football season, it’s NFL football. Baseball Season, it’s MLB. Premier League Soccer matches, Basketball too. Admission is free, food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
Totally Awesome 80s 5K and 10K at Nocatee
Break out your totally cool 80s gear, lace up your Reeboks and get ready to boogie and run to the Totally Awesome 1980s 5k and 10k race. Both races start at 7:45 a.m. Races are chip timed and include a t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Registration is $30-$35. Race begins at the Nocatee Field Station, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra. www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/PonteVedraBeach/Awesome80sRaceNocatee.
Sunday’s 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
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