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  • A list of ongoing music gigs can be found here.
  • A list of ongoing events can be found here.

June 1

  • The St. Augustine Arts Association presents its “Honors Show,” showcasing the best exhibits that have won awards from the Association in the past three years. The exhibition will run through July 8. Admission is free. For more information visit call 824-2310 or visit staaa.org.
  • The Helio Sequence with Finland and Lush Progress play at Café 11. The Event begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and show is open to all ages. cafe11.com

June 4

  • The Music by the Sea Concert Series presents a performance by Lanza Meets Sinatra. Enjoy music and food from Crab King. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavillion. Admission is free, and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit www.staugbchcivicassoc.com.
  • Hell Caminos & Kings of Hell play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The show begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of show. jackrabbitsonline.com or call 208-5210.
  • The Jacksonville Symphony presents the “Fresh Ink Concert.” The concert will be held at The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. For more information visit jaxsymphony.org. or call 208-5210.

June 5

  • The series of Summer Concerts in the plaza begins at the La Plaza de Constitucion. Enjoy free concerts every Thursday throughout the summer until September 3rd. This week’s concert features The Cheryl Watson Trio. The events will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 825-1004. plazaconcerts.com

June 6

  • First Friday Art Walk. Tour art galleries throughout downtown St. Augustine from 5 to 9 p.m. See art from local, regional and national artists, see performances by local musicians, and enjoy wine and other refreshments at various galleries. staugustinegalleries.com
  • The St. Johns County Fairgrounds hosts Cirque D’or and the Golden Dragon Acrobats. Come enjoy a display of traditional Chinese acrobatics, dancing, breath taking costumes and music. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. For more information call 209-0655.
  • Eric Hutchinson, Marie Digby and guests play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Event begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Performance is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Inspection 12 & Whaleface play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The punk bands begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Show is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

June 7

  • Anastasia State Park Hosts its Annual Beach Blast. Come to the state park for a day of nature walks, scavenger hunts, and many other family activities. A sand castle building contest will take place and awards will be presented. The activities last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 per vehicle, $1 for pedestrians or bicyclists. For more information, call 461-2003.
  • The Fountain of Youth Park will host “Drakes Raid,” a historical reenactment of Sir Francis Drake’s raid on St. Augustine in 1586. The event will include displays of timely arms, costumes and crafts. Admission is free. For more information visit searlesbuccaneers.org or call 829-9797.
  • The Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration will take place on Rattlesnake Island. The re-enactment of the events at Fort Matanzas will last from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit nps.gov/foma or call 471-0116.
  • A two-hour Kayak Tour will take place at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park as part of The Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $40 per person, and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565 or visit rippleeffectecotours.com.
  • The Jacksonville Symphony presents the “Plugged In” concert. This event presents music from the Eagles. The show will begin at 8 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. For more information visit jaxsymphony.org.
  • The Duhks perform at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The folk artists will begin at 8 p.m.Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Performance is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com
  • The Garden Club will host its first Garden Walk to celebrate National Garden Week. 300 tickets will be available for this event and are $8 each, The walk will include seven gardens in the St. Augustine area. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will begin at the Garden Club on Old Moultrie Road, For more information visit gardenclubofstaugustine.com.

June 8

  • RED and guests play Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Show is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

June 10

  • Colour Revolt plays at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $9 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

June 11

  • The Music by the Sea Concert Series presents a performance by Falling Bones. Enjoy music and food from FA Cafe. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavillion. Admission is free, and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit www.staugbchcivicassoc.com.

June 12

  • The series of Summer Concerts in the plaza begins at the La Plaza de Constitucion. Enjoy free concerts every Thursday throughout the summer until September 3rd. This week’s feature will be The Mike Hart Band. The event will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 825-1004. plazaconcerts.com

June 13

  • Ingrid Michaelson with Greg Laswell plays at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages.
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June 14

  • The changing of the guard will take place at the Government House Museum. Come witness the reenactment of an important historical military procedure. The event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com.
  • A two-hour Kayak Tour will take place at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park as part of The Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are $40 per person, and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565 or visit rippleeffectecotours.com
  • The Rowdy Frynds Tour with Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynard comes to The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Show begins at 7 p.m.

June 16

  • Matt Costa with Delta Spirit plays at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

June 17

  • Alkaline Trio and guests play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Performance will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 day of show. Event is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

June 18

  • The Music by the Sea Concert Series presents a performance by Midlife Crisis. Enjoy music and food from Mango Mangos. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavillion. Admission is free, and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugbchcivicassoc.com.
  • Come enjoy the Sunset/Fullmoon River Cruise on the Intercoastal waterway. The cruise is sponsored by Cap’s On the Water and will feature a view of both the sunset and the rise of the full moon. Tickets are $10 and go on sale at 5:30 p.m. The cruise will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 819-8190.
  • The Sunset/Moonrise Tour will be held at The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Watch the sunset and the moonrise atop the lighthouse while enjoying champagne from San Sebastian Winery. Tickets are $25 for non-museum members and $20 for museum members. Call 829-0745 for more information.

June 19

  • The series of Summer Concerts in the plaza begins at the La Plaza de Constitucion. Enjoy free concerts every Thursday throughout the summer until September 3rd. This weeks’ feature is Big Pineapple. The event will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 825-1004. plazaconcerts.com

June 20

  • My Own Sin and guests play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Moe plays at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The progressive rock band begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Event is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

June 21

  • The changing of the guard will take place at the Government House Museum. Come witness the reenactment of an important historical military procedure. The event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com.
  • American Idol Star Jordin Sparks performs with Jesse McCartney at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Doors to the event opens at 6:00 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $29.50 to $49.50. For more information visit call 471-1965 or visit staugamphitheatre.com.
  • Toubab Krewe and guests play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The instrumental rock band begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

June 24

  • Rooney plays at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

June 25

  • The Music by the Sea Concert Series presents a performance by The Limits. Enjoy music and food from Pizza Garden & Pastabilities. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavillion. Admission is free, and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugbchcivicassoc.com.
  • Modest Mouse plays at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre with guests The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit staugamphitheatre.com.

June 26

  • Chris Rock performs at The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Show begins at 8 p.m.
  • The 22nd Annual Greek Landing Day Celebration will take place at St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine. Come celebrate the arrival of the first Greeks to North America. Admission to this event is free. For more information visit stphotios.com or call 829-8205.
  • The series of Summer Concerts in the plaza begins at the La Plaza de Constitucion. Enjoy free concerts every Thursday throughout the summer until September 3rd. This week’s feature is The Limits. The event will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 825-1004. plazaconcerts.com
  • The Surf for the Cure Surf Festival will take place at the St. Augustine Beach Front Resort. The Festival is the first annual event for the National Kidney Foundation. The events will last through Sunday June 29. For more information call 800-927-9659.

June 27

  • The 3rd Annual River of Life Music Festival will be held at Flagler College in downtown St. Augustine. The festival will include a number of different musical selections, including harps, flutes and guitars. The event will last through Sunday June 29. For more information call 829-1542.
  • Joshua James and Will Dailey play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The singer/songwriter performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • The FCCJ Artist Series presents Cats at The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Show begins at 8 p.m. Various show times will continue throughout the month.
  • Zoso, “The Led Zeppelin Experience” performs at Freebird Live, Jackonville Beach. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

June 28

  • Anastasia State Park presents “A Day with Nature.” Enjoy nature walks, games, birding, various seminars and natural foods. The event lasts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 per vehicle. For more information visit floridastateparks.org or call 461-2033.
  • The changing of the guard will take place at the Government House Museum. Come witness the reenactment of an important historical military procedure. The event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit plazaconcerts.com or call 825-1004.
  • Uptown Saturday Night. Tour art galleries, antique shops and other unique stores through San Marco Avenue from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments and music will be available throughout the night. Admission is free. For more information call 824-3152 or visit getaway4florida.com.
  • Outformation with guests play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The psychadelic rock show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $13 day of show. Event is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 1

  • Tom Waits performs at The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Show begins at 8 p.m.

July 2

  • The Music by the Sea Concert Series presents a performance by Roland Fleming. Enjoy music and food from Purple Olive. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavillion. Admission is free, and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugbchcivicassoc.com.

July 3

  • The series of Summer Concerts in the plaza begins at the La Plaza de Constitucion. Enjoy free concerts every Thursday throughout the summer until September 3rd. This week’s feature is The Restless Kind. The events will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 825-1004. plazaconcerts.com
  • The World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks display. Attendees can enjoy the event while sitting around the Walk of Champions. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Admission is free and the demonstration begins at 9:30 p.m. For more information visit wgv.com or call 940-4123.
  • Bo Bice with Flat Black play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Tickets are $20. Show is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 4

  • First Friday Art Walk. Tour art galleries throughout downtown St. Augustine from 5 to 9 p.m. See art from local, regional and national artists, see performances by local musicians, and enjoy wine and other refreshments at various galleries. staugustinegalleries
  • St. Augustine hosts its Fourth of July Celebration downtown. The 20-minute firework display will begin at 9:30 p.m. and be set off to patriotic music. The fireworks will be set off between the Castillo de San Marco and the Bridge of Lions on the bay front. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004.
  • Peter Murphy and guests perform at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Event is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 5

  • The Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration will take place on Rattlesnake Island. The re-enactment of the events at Fort Matanzas will last from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit nps.gov/foma or call 471-0116.

July 6

  • Rediscover/Baumer and guests play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 9

  • The Music by the Sea Concert Series presents a performance by Restless Kind. Enjoy music and food from Napoli’s Pizza. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavillion. Admission is free, and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugbchcivicassoc.com.

July 10

  • The series of Summer Concerts in the plaza begins at the La Plaza de Constitucion. Enjoy free concerts every Thursday throughout the summer until September 3rd. This week’s feature is Jody & The Driveshafts. The event will begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 825-1004. plazaconcerts.com
  • Skylit Drive plays at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
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