Bellydance Basics Summer Series
2019-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This fun and FREE adult six-part summer series will focus on understanding the movements that create the foundation of all styles of bellydance. Liz Boyett from St. Augustine Bellydance will break down basic bellydance isolations and steps while you experience a low-impact workout. No prior dance experience is necessary. Suggested attire: Be comfortable! Exercise/yoga pants with a fitted shirt or tank top is fine. Bare feet, socks, or dance shoes are acceptable, but no sneakers please. Any type of scarf or shawl to tie around your hips will be useful, but not required. Please bring water. Class size is limited to 15 participants, so sign up NOW at 904.827.6940.

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
2019-06-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park is offering a guided bird walk on Sunday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 19, from 8:30 to 10:30 am.
Led by a park volunteer and naturalist, this nature walk is open to participants of all levels. Anastasia Park boasts a diverse variety of shorebirds, marsh birds, and hammock birds, as well as migratory birds in the winter months that cannot be seen any other time of the year. The walk leads guests along the beaches, boardwalk, and nature trails of the state park.
Participants are asked to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, and comfortable walking shoes. The tour begins at the Island Beach Shop & Grill Pavilion located at the end of the main park drive.
For more information, call (904) 461-2033 or visit here.
Admission to this event is free. Regular park admissions apply $8.00 per vehicle with up to 8 people, $4.00 per vehicle with one occupant, and $2.00 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

Battle of Bloody Mose
2019-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine
Every year, the Florida Living History, Inc. and the Fort Mose Historical Society reenact the 1740 Spanish victory at the Battle of Bloody Mose. Visitors can participate in the commemoration of the battle and enjoy reenactments of the 1740 battle that forced the British to retreat from Spanish Florida. The reenactments will take place at 12 pm and 2 pm, but there will be activities throughout the day like musket demonstrations and craft-making – like blacksmithing, finger weaving, and pine needle basket weaving. The event is free and open to the public.
www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-mose-historic-state-park

Ripley’s Summer Movie Series 2019
2019-06-19 20:30, 2019-06-26 20:30 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Ripley Entertainment in St. Augustine is bringing back their popular Summer Movies Series at Colonial Oak Music Park on Wednesdays in June and July 2019. Family-friendly movies are shown at 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday from June 12 through July 31, 2019 (with the exception of July 3, 2019).
Guests should bring a chair or blanket to relax and enjoy these special movie showings, which begins on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, with a special screening of Smallfoot. Click here to view the full movie listing.
Ripley’s Red Train Tours will offer complimentary shuttles to the venue from the Visitors Information Center at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum on movie nights. The shuttles run from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m., and will also return guests to their stop after the movie.
Admission to this event is free.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-06-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

How to Get a Gig for Musicians!
2019-06-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Planet Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd, saint augustine, 32080
Join us to find out how to get a gigs in St. Johns County.
Our panel speaker are also people that can book you!
Topics that will be covered:
– How to find gigs
– How to negotiate pay
– How to approach a venue to get the gig
– Which venues and promoters are willing to give up-and-coming bands a chance?
– What venues in your area put on touring bands that might need a local opening act?
– How to get booked again?
RSVP now https://howtogetagigformusicians.eventbrite.com
Planet Sarbez is offering a happy hour deal during this event!
1/2 off all grilled cheese sandwiches and $2.00 beer menu.
Sponsored by: Division of Cultural Affairs

West African Drum Circle
2019-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
On the third Thursday of every month running from March to October of 2019, the West African Drum Circles of Saint. Augustine comes together at the St. Augustine Pier. This event provides guests with a vibrant evening of music and community.
All guests are encouraged to participate and play on an instrument or percussion of their choice. The group provides additional drums and handheld instruments for guests to use, and musicians, dancers, and spectators are all welcome. Additionally, all guests may bring chairs to the event.
Admission for this event is free.

Sunset Dolphin Walk
2019-06-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2019-06-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Beach Access at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
St. John’s County Parks and Recreation has partnered with Marineland Dolphin Adventure to host a free guided beach walk. Participants will be guided on a beach walk while looking for dolphins and enjoying the sunset. During the walk, you will learn about dolphin anatomy and behavior, as well as other marine species.
Admission to this event is free, but you must register here.

Let’s Talk Turtle
2019-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park is hosting a presentation about the specific sea turtles that can be found at the park. The event is on Wednesday, June 12, and Friday, June 21, from 10:00 to 11:00 am
The presentation will include facts about sea turtles, how to identify them, how they nest and hatch, and how we can help them survive in our ecosystem.
Admission to this event is free and family friendly.
Regular park admissions apply $8 per vehicle with up to 8 people, $4 per vehicle with one occupant, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-06-22 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-06-29 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

A Historic Look Into Old Spanish Quarries
2019-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park is hosting “A Historical Look Into the Old Spanish Quarries,” on Thursday, June 13, and Saturday, June 22, from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
This informative tour, led by a park ranger, will describe how the quarry was used and how the use of coquina played a role in the architecture and history of St. Augustine.
Guests should check in at the Ranger Station and then meet for the program in the quarry parking area by the front entrance gate.
Admission to this event is free. Regular park admissions apply $8.00 per vehicle (limit 8 people), $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle, and $2.00 for pedestrians, bicyclists, and extra passengers.

Bird Walk at Fort Mose
2019-06-23 08:30 - 10:30 | Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine
Fort Mose State Park is offering a free guided bird walk on Sunday, June 23, from 8:30 to 10:30 am.
Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if they have one.
Admission to this event is free. Entrance to the grounds of Fort Mose is also free, although there’s a $2.00 fee to enter the Visitor Center

Treasures of the Beach
2019-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Anastasia Island Library Branch, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Our East Coast beaches are constantly changing and bringing new items up for us to see – shells, sea beans, grasses, shark’s teeth, and marine debris. So come learn how to identify these items, where they come from, and so much more! Join St. Johns County Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an engaging talk about the amazing treasures you can find at the beach. This program is free, but seating is first-come, first served. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.
https://www.sjcpls.org/event-directory/kids-events/

Treasures Of The Beach
2019-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Anastasia Island Public Library, 124 Seagrove Main St, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
St. John’s County Parks and Recreation has partnered with Park Naturalist, Kelly Ussia, to host an engaging talk about the amazing treasures you can find at the beach. Learn about shells, sea beans, grasses, shark’s teeth, and marine debris. You’ll learn how to identify these items, where they come from, and more.
Admission to this event is free, but seating it is first-come, first-served.

Crochet Club
2019-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Crochet Club is for anyone interested in crochet and socializing. Attendees are encourage to bring what they are currently working on as well as projects they may need a little help with. This is a casual group for all skill levels to chat and crochet. Group leader, Tiffany, has been teaching crochet professionally for over 2 years. For more information, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940.

Night Market At The St. Augustine Amphitheater
2019-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre offers a Night Market on the second and the fourth Tuesday of the month from March through October from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Night Market hosts food trucks, and up to 90 vendors specializing in handmade arts and crafts and other goods. There will also be live entertainment and other activities. Visit here to view the entertainment lineup.
Admission to The Night Market is free and open to all ages.
For more information on this event, please contact the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market here or call (904) 315-9252.

Living with Snakes and Gators
2019-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Join St. Johns County Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia for a family-friendly presentation about the snakes and alligators found throughout the State of Florida (and maybe even in your backyard!). Learn about the various species of snakes in our area as well as how to live with the amazing crocodilian neighbors. This program is open to all ages and is free. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.
www.sjcfl.us/CountyNaturalist/index

SurfQuest
2019-06-29 13:00 | Mary Street Beach Ramp, 60 Dune Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
SurfQuest empowers people with disabilities by providing adaptive surfing instruction and therapeutic educational programs on water recreation and enriches lives by assisting families to access the beach and ocean together in a barrier-free environment. They act as an advocate for accessibility to the water that will allow people with limited mobility to reach the beach (i.e. wheelchairs, assisted devices, strollers, etc.). This monthly beach day is free and open to all ages and disabilities. They provide adaptive equipment with education and training for the advancement of adaptive surfing.
www.arcsj.org/surfquest

Meet & Greet with Short E. Dangerously
2019-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Ripley’s Beleive It or Not!, 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
As seen in the newest Ripley’s Believe It or Not! TV show on Travel Channel, Short E. Dangerously will be at Ripley’s St. Augustine this Saturday, June 29th, from 1pm – 3pm for a meet and greet!
The meet and greet will be held at the St. Augustine Ripley’s Believe It or Not! located at 19 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Guests will have the chance to take a photo, grab an autograph, and even meet the “half man” himself.
BIO SHORT E.
Short E. Dangerously developed a condition at two years old that led to the amputation of both his legs. Short E. “half-man” travels extensively with a sideshow troupe, wowing audiences with mind blowing acts like hand standing on bowling balls and jumping from a chair onto a pile of flaming glass without being harmed.

Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-06-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
On the last Sunday of the month, Ancient City Poets hosts an Open Mic Poetry night at Corazon Cinema and Cafe. Share your own poems or read some of the poetry you love in a supportive environment. Poets of all skill levels are welcome to come and add their names to the signup sheet. The mic will be turned off at 4:30 p.m. to allow guests to enjoy a half hour of getting to know each other.

Oak Fest IV
2019-07-03, 2019-07-04 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted by Colonial Oak Music Park in celebration of Independence Day weekend, this delightful summer concert series is free and open to the public. The concerts feature a variety of musical artists, including many local favorites, in the charming setting under the colonial oak in downtown St. Augustine’s Colonial Quarter.
Musicians featured this year will include Let’s Ride Brass Band, Ramona, Kyra Livingston, and Chillula.
Wednesday, July 3 – 7-10pm
Thursday, July 4 – 1:30-11pm
Friday, July 5 – 2-10pm
Saturday, July 6 – 1-10pm

Concerts in the Plaza
2019-07-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Plaza de la Constitucion, St. Augustine, FL, United States
St. Augustine’s free summer music series returns for its 29th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in Northeast Florida. The series is known for showcasing the best in regional musical talent including bluegrass and blues, jazz and country, swing and folk, old-time and popular rock. There is no permanent seating in the Plaza, so guests should bring lounge chairs, blankets, or something to sit on. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, but picnics are welcome.

Fireworks Over the Matanzas
2019-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Celebrate Independence Day at the Castillo de San Marcos with a live concert by the All-Star Orchestra and end the night with a spectacular fireworks display over the bay. The concert begins at 6 pm, and the fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. A free park & ride shuttle will be available at various locations on Anastasia Boulevard (a gift to all those who don’t feel like battling all the traffic downtown!)– Anastasia Baptist Church, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, R.B. Hunt Elementary School, and the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
www.citystaug.com/Fireworks

FREE Sideshow Performance at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine
2019-07-04 21:00 | Ripley’s Beleive It or Not!, 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
Sword swallowing! Fire breathing! …Head hammering? See it all and more following the fireworks on the Fourth of July! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine has invited America’s Favorite Sideshow Couple, Captain & Maybelle, to perform their peculiar and puzzling stunts–and it’s all FREE!
Join Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine on the Fourth of July following the fireworks to catch a FREE performance from Captain & Maybelle. Their stunts and tricks are guaranteed to amaze and astonish.
“When I was young I would go to the carnival and I was fascinated with the entertainers, from fire breathers to sword swallowers. But I was more fascinated once I knew it was real, that it wasn’t an illusion. In my mind, if they could do it, I could do it”. — Captain
Get a preview of Captain & Maybell’s performance, including eye-socket weightlifting, fire breathing, glass eating, human suspensions, and sword swallowing, on Ripley’s YouTube.
For more information about this event, please visit Facebook.com/SaintAugustineRipleys.
