First Friday Art Walk
2020-05-01 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Art Galleries in St. Augustine
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5-9pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your free self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance to each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the free Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown.
Feast on great arts & eats and the sounds of live music—rain or shine! For the late-nighters, the celebration continues with “after parties” at area clubs and restaurants. Parking locations are shown on the map. Parking after 5pm is free except at the Historic Parking Garage.
From 6-9pm, Ripley’s Red Sightseeing Trains and The Old Town Trolleys provide free transportation during the Art Walk. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop (see map), allowing easy access to most of the downtown member galleries. Note: This service is not available on First Fridays during December and January’s Nights of Lights.
Explore what each gallery has to offer online!

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STA City Market
2020-05-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

CANCELLED – Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-05-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 and 8 more dates | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL THE CULTURAL CENTER REOPENS ON MARCH 30.
In 2020, the world will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, in partnership with MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum in Malaga, Spain) is paying tribute to this milestone thanks to the traveling musical installation Loving Beethoven. The interactive music installation will be at the Cultural Center from March 6, 2020 to May 26, 2020.
At the end of June, 2019, Cultural Center Director Donna Guzzo visited the museum in Malaga, Spain to start discussions with the MIMMA Director, Miguel Angel Piedrola. After the visit to MIMMA, Guzzo requested the collaboration with MIMMA to develop a program that will showcase music-related activities and host the exhibit in the United States at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The interactive nature of the MIMMA exhibits, with galleries full of musical instruments where the public is encouraged to touch and try, is one of the traits the Cultural Center is looking to replicate during the exhibit in Florida.
“Loving Beethoven ties together the Cultural Center’s mission and the Center’s outreach program Sound Connections® Music Therapy perfectly. We are thrilled to be working with Miguel Angel Piedrola and MIMMA on our first collaborative, international project.”
– Executive Director Donna Guzzo

Unidos en la Musica: A Latin American Festival
2020-05-02 10:00 - 22:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Live Entertainment
Unidos en la Música will feature a spectacular variety of art, live entertainment, quality merchandise, and great food. The kid-friendly event will showcase Latin dance, games, and musical performers including Charlie Aponte, Baba Caiman, Papayera Arenosa, and more artists to be announced.
Attendees can enjoy performances by and even learn to dance with some of the best Latin dance groups around, such as Emily and Raul from the Salsa Kings and Romi and Alex from Alex Pro Dance in Miami. Romi and Alex will also host three salsa and two bachata workshops.
Cultural Exhibitions
The Festival will feature cultural exhibitions as well, with Ballet Folklorico Azteca, Danzas Perujax, VIVA PANAMA-USA, Spirit Of Samba, CBP Martial Arts Academy Orlando, Bolivia Magica Ballet Folklórico and Colombian Cumbiax. There will also be a Mural Competition, where three artists will show off their skills as they create a painting live.
A new game section will feature games from all over Latin America, including Aztec ball game, bolletas, sapo, tejo, sominoes, and piñatas, as well as free soccer and baseball clinics.
Authentic Food
Latin American food trucks and restaurant vendors will include GuanaBana Ice Pops, La Authentica, Churros and Cream, Delish Kebabs Jax Caterer Tuck, De Leon Cocina, Empanada’s Factory Latin Fusion, Rinconcito de Lima, and more.
VIP Experience tickets offer guests an easy way to enjoy the day-long festival in style, with an exclusive VIP area and direct access to the premium bar with top-shelf liquors, complimentary Latin-inspired hors d’oeuvres, a culinary workshop by Chef Norberto from La Cocina International Restaurant, and meet and greets with select performers.
Admission: Ticket prices are $7.00 for general admission and $60.00 for the VIP Experience. Tickets are available for purchase here.
When: From 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
Where: Francis Field is located at 25 W. Castillo Drive in St. Augustine, FL 32084.

Locals Only Make ‘n Take
2020-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Locals Only Artisans Market, 950 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine Beach, 32080
The heart of art is in the sharing…..and as artisans, we love to share the joy of creation. Please join us at our first of many “Make ‘n Take”events where you have the opportunity of witnessing the process in motion, participating in creating your own and sharing the joy of your own creation with others.
Make it and Take it! Check back here for more details on which of our artists will be participating.
This event is FREE but space is limited so reservations are required. RSVP today by calling 904.217.7250.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-05-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-13 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lightner Museum curator conducts monthly tours featuring unique and special treasures of the museum. The tours are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and offer guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics. Get an insider’s view of the museum’s secrets.
Tours are included in the price of admission and will begin in the front lobby of the museum. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for active duty military and college students, $8 for youth ages 12-17 and free for youth ages 11 and under. Reservations are required.

Night Market at The Amp
2020-05-12 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!

CANCELLED – Lincolnville Jazz at the Excelsior
2020-05-15 19:30 | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Presented by The St. Augustine Distillery, Lincolnville Jazz at the Excelsior is a music series celebrating the beauty and history of jazz. Nine performances will present the talents of area jazz musicians like Mama Blue, Catch the Groove, Eric Carter & Company, and plenty more. Tickets for each performance at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center are $20 if purchased in advance and $25 if purchased at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the museum.
Before each show begins at 7:30pm, there will be a pre-show cocktail lounge open from 6 to 7:30pm.
THE PERFORMERS
January 10 — Mama Blue: Jazz: Blues Favorites
January 24 — Laiken Williams & Fellowship of Love
February 14 — TBD
February 28 — Eric Carter & Company: Live Jazz Fusion
March 6 — Kenneth Seabrook
March 27 — Catch the Groove: Jazz Vocals
April 10 — Kelle Jolly & The Will Boyd Project: Smooth Jazz
April 17 — Akia Uwanda
May 15 — Linda Cole

2020 Romanza Festivale Home Stream
2020-05-17 | VIRTUAL
Every year, Romanza has brought the arts of the city to life with free concerts and performances and events that celebrate the vibrancy of the arts community in St. Augustine. The Festivale had originally been scheduled for 17 days from May 1 to May 17, but all in-person events had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 emergency. But even though we won’t get to sit in an audience this year, you can still experience the Festivale virtually! You can enjoy all of the talented participants in Romanza’s free “Home Stream” Festivale.
The livestream events will take place the weekend of May 15-17. Simply go to www.RomanzaFestivale.com when the portal is open, to see the free streaming video. On Saturday, May 16 starting at 10am, they’ll be streaming all day and overnight on the website – more than two dozen concerts, plays, dance showcases, poetry readings, and more. Streaming on Sunday, May 17 will also begin at 10am then continue all day and overnight with seven of the Celtic bands from Romanza’s Celtic Music & Heritage Festival.
A full schedule is available online.

CANCELLED – Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-05-20 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Kids Art Lab: Carmen Herrera
2020-05-21 13:30 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Tune into our Facebook page for a LIVE kids art class all about Carmen Herrera! Learn about her life, her art, and join us as we teach you how to do some Carmen-inspired art with simple supplies you can find at home!
This week, we’ll be learning about Cuban-American abstract artist Carmen Herrera. The supplies Ms. Alex will be using are: canvas, paint, paintbrush, pencil, and a ruler. You can use these, or just the supplies you have on hand!
For more information, check out our Facebook Event!

CANCELLED – West African Drum Circles
2020-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Come out to celebrate community through dance and rhythm! West African Drum Circles of Saint Augustine is a community-based organization with the intent of sharing their knowledge of “Drum Circles” Rhythms and Dance. They meet every 3rd Thursday during the months of (March -Oct.) at the Saint Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion from 7-10pm. Just listen for the drums! They supply two truck loads of drums & hand-percussion for the community’s use & for the visitors who come to our fair city.
WADCSA-LLC are free, family-friendly events that are sponsored by the Saint Johns Cultural Council & the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association.
