St. Augustine Guest Houses

A Book Before Bedtime with Ms. Akilah: Pajama Party Storytime
2020-05-22 19:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
You’re invited to a pajama party with Ms. Akilah! Snuggle up under your favorite blanket and enjoy bedtime songs and stories to help you and your little ones wind down for the evening.

CANCELLED – Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-05-23 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-07-25 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

CANCELLED – Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-05-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 | 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

Live with Auggie & Kelly
2020-05-26 10:00, 2020-06-02 10:00 | VIRTUAL
Tune in Tuesday mornings at 10am to join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation’s naturalist Kelly and her Gopher Tortoise companion Auggie for an outdoor nature lesson on Facebook Live. If you have any questions or topics you want covered be sure to leave your suggestions on the Facebook event page.

Superhero Bootcamp with Ms. Akilah
2020-05-26 13:30 - 14:30 | VIRTUAL
Are you ready to be a SUPERHERO? Join us live at 1:30pm for a high energy adventure with Ms. Akilah. Be sure to grab a blanket, towel, or mat and get ready to sweat! Don’t forget your H20–you’re gonna need it!

Adulting 101 with Anne
2020-05-26 15:00 - 15:30 | VIRTUAL
Congratulations from our Library to all of our 2020 high school and college graduates! We are so proud of you! Now is the time for taking the next step on your journey. Think Adulting seems scary and not the least bit fun? Think again! Join Reference and Adult Services Librarian Anne Crawford as she shares books found in Overdrive, our Library’s database of downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks, as well as some fantastic databases such as BrainFuse JobNow, Career Transitions, and Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers that’ll help make Adulting a breeze! You can access Overdrive and these career databases for free with your SJCPLS library card or by getting a free SJCPLS e-card good for 60 days. High school and college graduates, college students, and adults of all ages are invited to dive in with Anne and get moving on getting a job, taking care of your mental health, and managing debt all while enjoying life!
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All of our Library’s Virtual Programming videos, including this one, will be posted to our Library’s YouTube channel a few days after it airs on Facebook: SJCLibraryVid on YouTube

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-05-30 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-06-06 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-06-13 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-06-20 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-07-11 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-07-18 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-08-01 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

Online Open Mic Poetry Reading
2020-05-31 15:00 - 16:30 | VIRTUAL
Poetry and Poetry Lovers Will Gather Online Via Zoom. The Ancient City Poets will host an open mic reading open to all on Sunday, May 31st from 3:00 to 4:30 online via zoom. Poets of all skill levels are offered an opportunity to share their poems with a loving and supportive audience.
During this time of social distancing, the St. Augustine poetry community has moved to an online platform to share their written words. The March online gathering attracted readers from South Florida, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. The April National Poetry Month gathering was through the roof and filled with truth. We all can’t wait to be able to gather again in the flesh.
Topic: Mother Of All Poetry Readings
Time: May 31st, 2020 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The open mic will start at 3:00 pm. At that time, the host will ask everyone who is logged on if they would like to be on the reading list. Readers will be called to the “podium” in the order their names appear on the list. The first 15 readers will be guaranteed a spot at the mic. Check the Facebook event for the Zoom meeting ID and login information.

West African Drum Circles
2020-06-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2020-07-16 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
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.

Ramona at Colonial Oak Music Park
2020-07-10 17:00 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
With both covers and originals, Ramona is a beloved local favorite and a musical powerhouse with a set of pipes that won’t stop. They’re a band that’s sure to have you on your feet and feeling the music in your soul. For this concert, Ramona will be performing as a duo.
Colonial Oak Music Park is excited to resume live solo/duo acts. Colonial Oak Staff will be temperature checking each attendee at the door, and requiring that patrons wear face masks, except when seated. Per Phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan for Florida, all patrons will be required to be seated during performances. No gathering or milling around will be permitted. The management of Colonial Oak Music Park will ask that everyone adhere to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines while in all Colonial Quarter establishments.

Kyra Livingston at Colonial Oak Music Park
2020-07-11 17:00 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Kyra is a young singer from St. Augustine, Florida with a soulful bluesy voice accompanied by her pleasant acoustic guitar. Originally from a small town, she has a big voice that’s timeless beyond her years. Kyra broke out into the music scene back in 2016 after quitting her waitressing job to become a full-time musician and pursue her dreams.
Colonial Oak Music Park is excited to resume live solo/duo acts. Colonial Oak Staff will be temperature checking each attendee at the door, and requiring that patrons wear face masks, except when seated. Per Phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan for Florida, all patrons will be required to be seated during performances. No gathering or milling around will be permitted. The management of Colonial Oak Music Park will ask that everyone adhere to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines while in all Colonial Quarter establishments.

Robbie Litt Solo at Colonial Oak Music Park
2020-07-17 17:00 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Robbie began his music career in Canada at the age of 12 as a bass player for local bands in northern Ontario. At 18, Robbie formed Brothers The Band with his two brothers where he played guitar and sang lead vocals. Robbie developed his performance and song writing skills as Brothers The Band toured Ontario for 13 years. After Brothers The Band, Robbie became a soloist and played guitar and harmonica for Canadian country music singer and songwriter, Beverly Mahood. In 2013, Robbie decided to take the opportunity to gain an American fan base by joining Carnival Cruise lines with ports in Jacksonville, Florida and Galveston, Texas. With Carnival, he was able to travel and perform in countries like Spain, Bahamas, Turkey, and Italy. Robbie’s music is inspired by classic rock and country artists such as Lynrd Sknyrd, Kris Kristofferson, Pink Floyd, and Johnny Cash. His life experiences and personal trials have helped him to create moving songs like Play it Soft, Brother, and Take Me for a Ride which are favorites among his fans.
Colonial Oak Music Park is excited to resume live solo/duo acts. Colonial Oak Staff will be temperature checking each attendee at the door, and requiring that patrons wear face masks, except when seated. Per Phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan for Florida, all patrons will be required to be seated during performances. No gathering or milling around will be permitted. The management of Colonial Oak Music Park will ask that everyone adhere to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines while in all Colonial Quarter establishments.

Ancient City Game Fish Association Challenge Tournaments
2020-07-23, 2020-07-24, 2020-07-25, 2020-07-26 | Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, 3070 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, FL
The Ancient City Challenge Tournaments is a four-day tournament and celebration of fishing in the Ancient City. Our beloved, not-for-profit and locally produced fishing tournament has nearly two decades of history in St. Johns County and is a tournament that celebrates family fun, our waterways and our community. Most proceeds from the event go to support local charities and to our offshore restoration efforts including the upkeep of our 40-acre artificial reefs which include Andy King Reef, Honest Jim Blalock Reef, and our “Eternal Reef” which is dedicated to the placement of reef balls that provides the opportunity for families to place the ashes of loved ones as a final resting place.
For the third year, as part of our conservation efforts, we are encouraging live release of all redfish after weigh-in. The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) will be on site to assist with proper release, questions and techniques.
This tournament would not be possible without the help of our many volunteers and sponsors. We hope that you enjoy the weekend, thank the volunteers for their efforts, and support our sponsors when you can.
Join the Ancient City Game Fish Association for one of the Premier Fishing Tournaments in Northeast Florida. Thursday is Kids Night, Friday is the Junior Angler Tournament, and Friday & Saturday is Kingfish Offshore Visual Checkout. The weekend also includes live music, food, raffles, and more. Junior Challenge is $25, KingFish Challenge is $295, and Backwater/Kayak challenge is $75. Ancient city Game Fish Association takes place at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor.

A Book and a Beer
2020-08-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Old Coast Ales, 300 Anastasia Blvd, Saint Augustine, 32080
Old Coast Ales and local author Andrew Stack will be hosting “A Book and a Beer” to celebrate the release of Stack’s military thriller The Black Hand. Between 3 and 7pm, come enjoy fine craft beers and meet the author. Andrew will be discussing his novel The Black Hand and signing copies. For each book purchased, the author picks up the first round!
“With all that is going on in our country, I feel the release of ‘The Black Hand’ could not be more appropriately timed,” Andy explained. “This novel is about how our differences make us stronger as a nation, not weaker. The cast of heroes who save America are as diverse as the country itself. Every reader needs to check his or her unconscious biases at the door when entering the story of ‘The Black Hand.’ Otherwise, they may discover that door is really a trap.” Andy’s extensive military career and global travels have given him a unique insight into how humans interact with one another.

To learn more about Old Coast Ales, visit www.oldcoastales.com. To read a synopsis and select excerpts from The Black Hand, visit www.andrewstackauthor.com

Venardos Circus Livestream
2020-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
The Venardos Circus, a touring Broadway-style animal free production, is thrilled to announce it will return with a brand-new live online-only show via livestream on Saturday, August 1, 2020 . Venardos Circus will perform one show at 4pm PDT. No live audience seating will be available near the performance site, just via the Internet. Access the livestream will require a ticket which run $16.50 per person available at their website here. Multi-pack discounts are available. Venardos Circus has pivoted from its usual format in response to COVID-19, and this livestream offers as great opportunity for audiences across the country and around the world to join the live event and enjoy a little circus magic from anywhere in the world.
