History on the Street Saunter participants in downtown St. Augustine. Photo from Bob Alvarez, President Saint Augustine Garrison / Executive Board Historic Florida Militia
HISTORY ON THE STREET SAUNTER
June 11: History on the Street Saunter continues at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Beginning at the Spanish Bakery, 42 1/2 Saint George St., the saunter gives participants the opportunity to dress in their favorite historically accurate clothing and the public has a chance to see different time periods of the city’s history all at one time. Members of the Historic Florida Militia, the organizer of the event, will answer questions from visitors about the period clothing they are wearing and offer historical information about the city. Admission is FREE.
THE WOBBLY TOMS CONCERT AT THE COLONIAL QUARTER
June 10-July 31: The Colonial Quarter proudly announces that they will be hosting a free Summer Concert Series at the Colonial Oak Stage, 33 Saint George St., downtown St. Augustine. Recently renovated, the venue plans on being a showcase for local and national music acts. Concerts will be held Thursday through Sunday through the end of July with the kick-off performance on June 10 with St. Augustine’s fun-loving favorites The Wobbly Toms. Admission is FREE.
Concert Schedule
Friday, June 10th – The Wobbly Toms (begins at 7PM)
Saturday, June 11th – Dewey Via
Sunday, June 12th – Darrel Rae (begins at 12PM)
FERMIN SPANISH GUITAR
June 10: Fermin Spanish Guitar, with Dennis Fermin, will perform from 6 to 10 .m. Friday, June 10 at The Gourmet Hut, 17 Cuna St., downtown St. Augustine. Hear music with “Passion and Romance from Spain to the Caribbean Islands.”
QUEENS DAY CELEBRATION & CASINO FUNDRAISER
June 11: A fundraiser for a local boy suffering with schizencephaly will be held from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Kings Head British Pub, 6460 U.S. 1 North, in St. Augustine. Funds will go toward a dolphin therapy trip to Key Largo in August. The St. Augustine Swashbucklers will be at the event, and “Redcoat” soldiers will have a cannon and other demonstrations. Go to www.kingsheadbritishpub.com or call 904-823-9787
ELIZABETH ROTH AT TRADEWINDS
June 11: One of the best known solo acoustic musicians in North Florida, Elizabeth Roth performs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Tradewinds Lounge, 125 Charlotte St., downtown St. Augustine. Her repertoire is extensive with songs ranging in style from old standards, to folk, rock, modern country and contemporary popular music.
OLD CITY FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday: Find fresh produce, plants, bread, cheese, handmade products, fine art and crafts from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, just south of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Also at the market, art classes and live music. Free parking and admission. Go to staugustinefm.com
LAUNDRY & BOURBON AND LONE STAR AT LIMELIGHT
June 10-26: Laundry & Bourbon centers on the discontent and very funny gossip of three small-town wives, Elizabeth, Hattie and Amy Lee, whose marriages have turned out to be less than they hoped for. Lone Star is set in the cluttered back yard of a small Texas bar with Elizabeth’s macho husband, Roy, who just returned from Vietnam with tales of war and amorous exploits. **Lone Star has strong adult language. The one-act comedies are stage at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission, uptown St. Augustine. FREE parking. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets are $26 for adults; $24 for seniors; $20 for military and students; and $10 student rush (30 minutes prior to show). Go to limelight-theatre.org or call 904-825-1164.
BRIAN SMALLEY & CHELSEA SADDLER CONCERT
June 11: The Gamble Rogers Music Festival presents a concert featuring Florida musician Brian Smalley and special guest Chelsea Saddler at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Lohman Auditorian at Whitney Lab, 9505 Ocean Shore Blovd., near Marineland. Smalley’s lively musical style and folksy tunes are inspired by the state of Florida, celebrate both its natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle. Smalley has recorded four albums: “Songs You Can Sing to Your Dog,” “Mangrove Run,” “Off Season,” and “Jumper Creek is Dry.” Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.gamblerogersfest.org or at the door.
JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB AT GYPSY CAB
June 10-11: Comedians are on stage every Friday and Saturday night at Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club at the Gypsy Corner Bar, 828 Anastasia Blvd., next to Gypsy Cab Restaurant in St. Augustine. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. on Fridays, and cost is $10 per person. Saturday shows begin at 9 p.m. and tickets are $12. For reservations, call 904-461-8843. Go to thegypsycomedyclub.com to view the upcoming schedule.
CORAZON CINEMA & CAFE
WARCRAFT ON IMAX
SALT AIR FARMERS MARKET
CYNDI LAUPER CONCERT
REGGAE SUNDAY
ONGOING EVENTS
VITTLES & VINO CARRIAGE TOURS
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: VIP tours featuring more than 3 hours of carriage travel in St. Augustine with 4-5 food tasting stops, stops at 3-4 wine sampling venues and a bottle of wine to enjoy on the ride. The tours are presented by The Tasting Tours. The Vittles and Vino tour is $109. Call 904-325-3911 or go to www.thetastingtours.com
HISTORIC WEAPONS DEMONSTRATIONS
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: National Parks Service personnel demonstrate the weapons and relate the experiences of the Colonial Spanish soldier stationed in St. Augustine in 1740s. Demonstration times are 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Firing times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and staff availability. The Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fortification in the U.S., was built by the Spanish in 1672 to help protect their empire in the New World. Admission is $7 for adults. Children 15 and under are admitted free. The Castillo is open 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. daily. For details, go to www.nps.gov/casa
ST. AUGUSTINE FLEA MARKET
Saturdays and Sundays: The St. Augustine Flea Market, 2495 State Road 207, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. More than 100 vendors offer a variety of items including fresh produce, datil pepper sauce, prepared foods, antiques and collectibles, instruments, cell phones, jewelry, art and everything in between. Free admission and parking. On the third Sunday of each month, a motorcycle swap meet is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 904-824-4210 or go to staugustinefleamarket.com
FLAGLER COLLEGE TOURS
Daily: Take a tour of Flagler College that highlights the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon. Built by millionaire developer, Henry Flagler, in 1888, the hotel is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture and houses the largest collection of in use Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows. Located at 74 King Street, tours depart from the Rotunda at the top of each hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $1 for children, and FREE to St. Johns County Residents. Call 904-823-3378 or go to legacy.flagler.edu/Tours
SCHOONER FREEDOM SAILING
Daily: The Schooner Freedom sets sail daily from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. The tour provides guests with an unforgettable two-hour sailing adventure. Daytime sails are $35 for adults, $25 for kids ages 2-12, free for under age 2. Sunset sails are $45 per person and once each month there’s a full moon sail for $35 per person. All sails are weather permitting. Call for reservations and departure times. Call 904-810-1010 or go to www.schoonerfreedom.com
ST. AUGUSTINE ECO TOURS
Daily: St. Augustine Eco Tours take nature enthusiasts of all ages on guided tours of the waters and salt marshes surrounding the Oldest City. See coastal birds like ospreys and herons, marine mammals including bottlenose dolphin and an occasional manatee. Daily tours aboard a special explorer vessel take 2-6 guests through 12 miles of tidal creeks and coastal waters to listen for dolphin conversations using the vessel’s underwater microphones. Call 904-377-7245 or go to www.staugustineecotours.com
ST. AUGUSTINE SCENIC CRUISE
Daily: The Victory III sets sail at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. The St. Augustine Scenic Cruise family have been giving visitors to St. Augustine a unique view of the city and a way to enjoy historic landmarks and natural beauty by water since the early 1900s. Cost is $16.75 for adults; $9.75 for ages 9 to 13; $7.75 for ages 4 to 12; $13.75 for ages 60 and older. Cruises are weather permitting. Reservations are recommended. Go to www.scenic-cruise.com or call 904-824-1806
LIVE MUSIC LIST
Daily: A list of area musicians playing in local venues, bars and restaurants is available at http://www.oldcity.com/calendar/category/music/
