Friday: November 2
HEART with special guest Shawn Colvin
HEART with special guest Shawn Colvin will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 to $79. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 904-471-1965. www.staugamphitheatre.com
First Friday Art Walk
Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries. Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district – or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information on Art Walk, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
Hundred Waters and Le Blorr
Le Bloor and Hundred Waters open St. Augustine’s exciting new concert and music venue, The Standard. Located at 200 Anastasia Boulevard, tickets are only $10 More details can be found at The Standard’s Facebook Page or by calling 321-412-6191.
Saturday: November 3
Ancient City Auto Show
The Ancient City Auto Club of St. Augustine will hold their 28th annual auto show, once again on the beautiful, tree-shaded campus of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. All vehicles are welcome and first through third trophies will be awarded in 28 classes. Come and enjoy the DJ, trivia, door prizes, and camaraderie as well as a huge collection of old and new vehicles on display. Vehicle preregistration is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Spectator admission is free. A shuttle to the historic district of the nation’s oldest city will be running throughout the day. Download the flyer and registration forms at http://local.aaca.org/ancientcity or call 904-687-3894
Historic Weapons Demonstrations at Fort Matanzas
Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort. Admission is free. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located on A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.471.0116
Evening Nature Program At Anastasia State Park
Park rangers or volunteers present outdoor open-air programs on topics ranging from bird watching to star-gazing. Program begins at 7 p.m. Admission to the park, located at 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine, is $8 per vehicle. 904.461.2033.
Sunday: November 4
National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba Performs Free Concert
The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba will perform a free concert as part of its first U.S. tour since the Castro Revolution. For more than 50 years, the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba has been instrumental in introducing Cuban and Latin American music to the international classical music community. Presented as a gift to the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County from the University of Florida and its partner organizations, the concert will take place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The gates open at 3 p.m. and admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information please visit www.staugamphitheatre.com
Supper with The Spirits
Have a plated candlelight supper with spirits from St. Augustine’s Gilded Age. Diamond Lil’ and Ida Alice Flagler make appearances and tell their fascinating St. Augustine stories in this interactive dinner theatre at the Dow Museum of Historic Homes, 149 Cordova Street. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $59 per person. 904-823-9722 905-501-1253