Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-05-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Memorial Day at Jacksonville Ice!
2019-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Skate into the three day weekend by celebrating memorial day at Jacksonville Ice! On Monday, May 27th from 10 am – noon and 1 pm – 5 pm, all active and retired military skate free with a military ID. Family members get $2 off admission!

Butterfield Garage May Featured Artist, Laura O’Neal
2019-05-27 11:00 - 2019-05-28 17:00, 2019-05-28 11:00 - 2019-05-29 17:00, 2019-05-29 11:00 - 2019-05-30 17:00, 2019-05-30 11:00 - 2019-05-31 17:00, 2019-05-31 11:00 - 2019-06-01 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Butterfield Garage May Feature Artist Laura O’Neal Presents STAND TALL, An Artist Talk, First Friday May 3, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear about Laura’s process, as she takes the viewer beyond the surface imagery to the intention within.
Laura has been an artist with Butterfield Garage since 2011. Prose and lyrics often accompany her colorful whimsical paintings. Her art is expressive, and reflect her growth as a person and an artist. There is a meaning and depth to discover beyond the surface.
“STAND TALL”, the title of her exhibit, is intended to “… inspire the viewer to think about their connection to the Earth and of being grounded; happy where you are in this present moment. Then, to encourage the viewer to lift heads high and seek to align themselves with that which is higher and greater. Lastly, to receive that magic. I hope you smile!”
Laura says “I have always written prose and lyrics as a way to inspire the visual. The words I write, however, have become much more valuable over the last couple of years.” “My word-swirl forms the energy-body of the piece. Words make their way into the background and sometimes the foreground. I believe words are very powerful and can even have the ability to co-create. Sometimes those words in your head are best left in the background. Through obscuring the negative dialogue, a space (in the head as well as the canvas) can be cleared so that a vibrant LIFE can emerge, rich in color!
My pieces sometimes seem “busy” because I sense the energy that is happening all around us on so many levels. The thing I like most about my work is its duplicity. At first the viewer may notice the whimsical nature and the bright colors. Sometimes a patron may take the step further; to actually read the poetry and then understand that this seemingly fun little piece actually has something profound to state.
I have enjoyed playing around with my new creations and their exaggerated lengths. As an artist, we spend chunks of time in solitude, so these characters have actually come to life for me, and have provided me wonderful, humorous company. These pieces represent being grounded; with feet on the Earth and being “down to Earth” while traveling along on that lofty path of ASCENSION.

Crochet Club
2019-05-28 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

904 Naturalist Series – Exploring the Life of Plants & Trees
2019-05-29 12:30 - 15:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The St. John’s County Parks and Rec department is putting together a naturalist series for participants to learn about the environment. There will be four programs with each one comprised of six classes held over three weeks throughout the month of May. The fourth and last program is focused on Exploring the Life of Plants & Trees. Participants must be able to attend all six classes.
Admission to this event is free, and participants must be 18 or older.
Visit their website for more information and to register for this event.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-05-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-06 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

Lightner After Hours
2019-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Guests are invited to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine, while they browse the fine art on display at this supremely elegant museum. This free monthly social event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Visitors may enter the beautiful and unique historic Lightner Museum at the Granada Street entrance (with blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

Lightner After Hours – Gilded Age meets Belle Epoch
2019-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
This month we celebrate Edgar Degas’ visit to New Orleans in 1873 with cajun faire accompanied by a Cajun Dave of “Nawlin’s Po’ Boy’z” performance. Attendees to this month’s free social event may enter at the Granada Street entrance (with the blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema). Visitors wishing to view the Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibition during our free Lightner After Hours event may purchase a $5 admission ticket in the museum gift shop that evening. For more information visit LightnerMuseum.org.

Concerts in the Plaza
2019-05-30 19:00 - 2019-08-29 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.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-06-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-06-08 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.

Night Under the Stars
2019-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
The St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department has partnered with Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) for an educational evening that is out of this world! ACAC will lead an Astronomy 101 class that’s all about the night sky. Bring your friends and family to learn about the constellations, star names, and more. Telescopes and binoculars will be on-hand to view the moon, planets, and other objects. The program is free, but space is limited and registration is required. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Night Under The Stars
2019-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
St. John’s County Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) for an educational night under the stars on Thursday, June 6th. ACAC will lead an Astronomy 101 class that will provide information on the night sky. Bring your friends and family to learn about the constellations, star names, and more. Telescopes and binoculars will be provided for your use.
Admission to this event is free, but registration is required.

Artist Jim Rivers, a “Wizard of Wood” and his Handcrafted Furniture featured at Butterfield Garage
2019-06-07 11:00 - 2019-06-30 17:00, 2019-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Butterfield Garage June Feature Artist Jim Rivers, a “Wizard of Wood” and his handcrafted furniture. An Artist Talk, First Friday June 7th, at 6pm is an opportunity to experience the unbridled creativity of Jim and his often curious, always charming pieces of furniture.
Jim has been practicing woodcraft since he was a child, he began helping his woodcarver uncle search the woods for just the right piece of wood. Wood searching has been an important part of his life ever since. Over a lifetime, Jim has developed an eye for seeing potential in unusual pieces of wood. “Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to walk through the countryside and find a piece of the Almighty’s creation that I can take home, cut and polish, and turn into something that people will like.” His impressive wood collection includes, cedar, sweet-gum, oak and pine.
What an untrained eye might see as an imperfection, Jim sees as an opportunity. Its a wonder to watch him work. Crude logs are sawed, shaped and sanded, coaxed by his touch and sense of the wood’s potential. Edges are not precise. Surprises are embraced. The final finished piece is a work of art, no two pieces are alike. Jim works in his wood shop everyday, and is continually collecting new wood and experimenting with new techniques. Butterfield has been graced with his mirrors, tables and benches for years, and they have become enthusiastically collected. When his studio was next door at the former Energy Lab, Jim could be spotted making furniture on the front portico of the gallery. Butterfield Garage will be freshly stocked with new pieces, placed throughout the gallery during the month of June.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Art Galleries in St. Augustine
This monthly celebration of all things St. Augustine art takes place in art galleries throughout the city and the beach. Galleries will display new exhibitions and pieces, artists will be on hand to discuss their work, local musicians will provide the soundtrack, and the delicious hors d’oeuvres will flow. There’s something new every month, and it’s a perfect way to get out and appreciate the quirky, creative vibe of the Ancient City. The event is free and open to the public.
www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/first-friday-artwalk

Sunset Dolphin Walk
2019-06-07 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.

Second Saturday Plant Sale
2019-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the Second Saturday of every month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park offers a variety of rare and beautiful plants for sale, as well as an activity at 11:00 a.m.
Guests can view the beauty of the state park while also enjoying the sale. The event is hosted by the Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, a community-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide interpretation at Washington Oaks Gardens and Faver-Dykes State Park.
Admission to this event is free. However, regular park entrance fees apply $5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.
Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located two miles south of Marineland off A1A South, at 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. in Palm Coast FL 32137.
When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Second Saturday of every month.

Night Market At The St. Augustine Amphitheater
2019-06-11 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.

Youth Fishing Clinic
2019-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park has partnered with the Friends of Anastasia State Park, the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network, and the Island Beach Grill to host a Youth Fishing 101 Clinic. Open to children ages 5-16, the clinic will be held on Wednesday, June 12, from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
The class will include lessons on knot tying, fishing ethics, tackle, casting, and more.
Admission to this event is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. Visit here to reserve your spot. Park fees apply $8.00 per vehicle (2 – 8 people), $4.00 per single-person vehicle, and $2.00 for pedestrians, bicyclists, and extra passengers.
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When: Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Anastasia State Park is located at 300 Anastasia Park Road in St. Augustine, FL 32080.

Let’s Talk Turtle
2019-06-12 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.

Brown Bag Lunch – Scott Grant: 1942 Nazi U-Boat Attack on the SS Gulfamerica off the Coast of Jacksonville
2019-06-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Last month a new monument was erected in Jacksonville Beach commemorating the tragic death of 19 men on the SS Gulfamerica, a tanker attacked by Nazi U-Boats in 1942. Local historian, Scott Grant, will be at the Main Library presenting on the horrifying attack that happened so close to Jacksonville Beach that the explosion was seen from St. Augustine to St. Mary’s, Georgia.
Grant holds a degree in History and Economics from Cornell University and uses his vast knowledge of local history to share the details of the night the SS Gulfamerica was torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. His presentations inspired the Ponte Vedra and Neptune Beach chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution to fund the placement of a memorial commemorating these 19 men. He is also the president and CEO of Standfast Asset Management, LLC.
This program is free and open to the public. Seating begins at 11:00 am and the presentation starts at 11:30 am. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine. For additional information, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940.

Flagler Women’s Soccer vs. Rollins
2019-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Flagler Athletics Complex, 1655 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us as Flagler Women’s Soccer takes on Rollins in an NCAA Division II matchup. Admission is FREE for all St. Johns County residents and children under 10 years of age. For all others, general admission tickets are $8. Current and retired military with valid ID, senior citizens and children ages 10-17 are $5.

Ripley’s Summer Movie Series 2019
2019-06-12 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.
