Friday: March 16

Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour 
Celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix when the Hendrix Experience 2012 Tribute Tour visits St. Augustine. The tour offers a relevant way to convey the music of Hendrix live from the stage and this year the artists that are involved include longtime Hendrix bassist Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, The Doors’ Robby Krieger and Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford to name a few. This live performance takes place at 8 p.m. (gates open at 6:30 p.m.) at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340 A1A  in St. Augustine. For more information, visit  www.StAugAmphitheatre.com 

Friday, Saturday &  Sunday: March 16-18
31st Annual Lions Club Seafood & Music Festival
Get ready for great seafood nearly any way you want it; tap your toes to live bluegrass, folk and country music, then stroll through more then 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. This three-day event, drawing well over 20,000 people is a favorite throughout northeast Florida and features tons of delicious seafood, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts. There is even a special Kid Zone with games and activities. It all takes place at Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Drive in St. Augustine, next to the Visitors Center garage. Admission is $2 and kids under 12 are free. All net proceeds go to benefit Lions Club charities. Visit www.lionsfestival.com or call 904-829-1753.

Ma’Ceo Acrobatic Equestrian Performance
See this unique theatrical performance featuring an international cast of acrobats, aerialists and multiple breeds of horses. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on March 16; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 17; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on March 18. The performances take place beneath a beautiful Italian big top at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds located in Elkton on SR 207 approximately 7 miles west of I-95 exit 311. Tickets are $45 ringside; mezzanine $35 adults and $24 children; and general admission is $25 adults and $17 children. Tickets may be purchased at www.cavalloeqarts.com, at the door or by calling  813.995.4749.

Celebrate Sara’s 100th Birthday!
Help celebrate Sara’s 100th birthday at this weekend-long party at Sara’s Crepe Café, 100 St. George Street (corner of Hypolita and Spanish) in St. Augustine. On Friday and Saturday, Maja Gitana will perform music from around the world. Sunday features the jazz of Carlos – all performed on the outdoor patio. There will be great Russian dishes, wine, Russian and Ukranian beers. Plus, a St. Patrick’s Day menu will also be available. For reservations (recommended) call 904-810-5800. www.sarascrepecafe.com

Friday and Saturday: March 16 & 17
St. Patty’s Pub Crawl
Knock the moss of your Blarney Stone with this innovative pub crawl. None of the usual standing in a crowded bar – this is a walking tour that is fun, flavorful and educational. Learn fun and quirky facts about micro-brewed beers; get a feel and smell of the barley and hops; hear stories about the Irish and their love of beer, plus savor 5 generous samples on this 2-hour, all inclusive tour. $46 per person. The tour departs on Thursday and Friday at 2 p.m.; and at 1 and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. For details and reservations, call 904-325-3911 or visit www.thetastingtours.com  

Is Life Worth Living?
Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with this hilarious Irish comedy presented in association with the Romanza Celtic Music and Heritage Festival. This delightful farce is a “Love Letter” to the theatrical profession. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Pioneer Barn located inside Fort Menendez at 259 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 904-824-8874

Equus Y Momentos Art Exhibit
Meet Spanish Master Artist Royo and see more than 70 of his works at this special exhibition at Brilliance in Color, 25 King Street in St. Augustine. This impressive exhibit will be open to the public on Friday from 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information, call 904810-0460.

Saturday: March 17
Viva St. Augustine! Lighthouse Maritime Festival
Bring the family and join the fun when admission to the grounds and museum is free from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (There is a $2 charge to climb the tower.) The historic Light Station will offer something for everyone, including local musicians and entertainers throughout the day, special games and crafts for children, food, living history portrayals, pony rides, terrestrial and maritime archaeology activities, contests and much more. This year’s featured attraction is the ship building and interpretive programs about the area’s Spanish maritime cultural heritage.   St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum is located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.829.0745 or visit www.staugustinelighthouse.org 

20th Annual St. Augustine Lighthouse 5K Walk & Fun Run
Spend the day at St. Augustine Lighthouse Festival then talk a walk or run in the annual Fun Run around Lighthouse Park and Davis Shores in St. Augustine. The Run begins at 4 p.m. and is a Flat 3.1 Mile course and will use Chip Timing. The Fun Run begins at 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue. For more information, call 386.747.3532 or visit www.lighthouse5k.com

GTM Friends of the Reserve 3rd Annual 5K/10K Trail Race
Come out and enjoy this jewel of a natural resource, one of the best-kept secrets during this annual trail race. Meet at the reserve’s trailhead pavilion located at 505 Guana River Road just off of State Road A1A in South Ponte Vedra Beach to enjoy a beautiful outdoor and trail experience. The run begins at 9 a.m. The participation fee is $25 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K until March 10. After March 10, the fee is $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K. A student fee for the 5K or 10K is only $15 (present valid ID at the race).  There is $3/per vehicle parking fee.  For online registration go to http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2007156< /a> For further information contact Breanna Korsman at 904-400-3661.

Little Gems
Meet four incredible artists and see this unique exhibit of works of art priced under $500 each. The Worley Faver Gallery, 11A Aviles Street in St. Augustine will host this exhibit which includes an opportunity to meet artists Russ Wilson,Claire J. Kendrick, Kristin Hosbein and Wendy Norton.The event takes place from 5 until 8:30 p.m. For more details, call 904.829.2450.
   
EMMA Concert: Nordwest Deutsche Philharmonic
Experience a performance by The Nordwest Deutsche Philharmonic, a German symphony orchestra based in Herford. Founded in 1950, this world renowned orchestra has been shaped by conductors such as Wilhelm Schüchter, Hermann Scherchen, Toshiyuki Kamioka and Andris Nelsons. The performance takes place at 8 p.m. in the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Tickets are $35. For more information, www.EmmaConcerts.com  or call 904- 797-2800.

Moody Blues at St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Enjoy an evening at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre when the Moody Blues, whose legacy spans four decades of hit-making and sell-out tours, entertain the audience with their timeless music. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. (gates open at 7 p.m.) and tickets are $79.50; $59.50; $49.50; and$39.50. Tickets go on sale on December 9, 2011. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located at 1340 C A1A in St. Augustine. For more information, visit http://www.staugamphitheatre.com