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

July 1

  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast, hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565.
  • Tom Waits plays at The Times Union Center for the Performing Arts. The show begins at 8 p.m. For more information visit ticketmaster.com.

July 2

  • The Music by The Sea Concert Series presents music by Ronald Fleming and food from Purple Olive. This event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pavilion. Admission is free and dinners will be offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit www.staugbchcivicassoc.com.


July 3

  • The Summer Concerts in the Plaza series will host music by The Restless Kind. The concert will last from 7 to 9 p.m. in the plaza in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com
  • Bo Bice and Flat Black play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Tickets are $20. Show is open to all ages.freebirdlive.com freebirdlive.com
  • The World Golf Village will hold a firework display in celebration of the Fourth of July. The display will take at the World Gold Village at 9:30 p.m. Admission to this event is free. For more information call 940-4123 or visit wgv.com
  • Ballyhoo/Danka with Wait for Green play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The reggae show will begin at 8:00 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 4

  • The Anastasia State Park hosts its Low Tide Bike Ride. The bike ride will be 7 miles throughout the park. Participants should bring a bike, water and a snack for the event. The ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. Participation in the ride is free with $5 admission to the park. For more information call 461-2033 or visit floridastateparks.com.
  • 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.
  • St. Augustine will host its annual Forth of July Celebration through downtown. A firework display will take place along the Matanzas Bay. Admission is free. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. For more information call 825-1004.
  • Vilano Beach will hold a Fourth of July Parade. The event will include patriotic contests, prizes, and food. Registration for the parade begins at 9 a.m. and the parade will end at 1 p.m. For more information call 910-8386.
  • Peter Murphy and guests perform at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The rock performance 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 call 471-0116 or visit nps.gov/foma.
  • Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The folk/blues show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are between $8-$18. For more information call 471-1965 or visit staugamphitheatre.com.
  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565.
  • The Diveplane/Mindslip CD Release party begins at 8 p.m. at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach.Tickets are $10 in advance, $10 day of show. Open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 6

  • Rediscover and Baumer play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Show begins at 7:00 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $10. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Ben’s Memorial Benefit begins at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The concert will host 10 bands, and tickets are $10. Doors open at 3 p.m. and show is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 7

  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565.
  • Tantric/Egypt Central, Vayden and Foster Child play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The rock/alternative show begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 10

  • The Summer Concerts in the Plaza series hosts Jody & The Driveshafts. The concert lasts from 7 to 9 p.m. in the plaza in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com.
  • Skylit Drive and Sky Eats Airplane play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Show begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Burnin Smyrnans and guests play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Tickets for this jam band show are $10. Performance begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 11

  • The St. Augustine Art Association presents “Oldies But Goodies” Exhibit. This show will last through August 24. The SAAA Gallery is open 12-4 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 824-2310 or visit staaa.org.
  • The St. Augustine Art Association will host the “mixed media” paintings by Joann Crisp-Ellert. This exhibit will last through August 31. The gallery is open 12-4 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and 2-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. For more information call 824-2310 or visit staaa.org.
  • Frontiers plays at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. This Journey tribute will begin at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $10. freebirdlive.com

July 12

  • The Anastasia State Park hosts its Low Tide Bike Ride. The bike ride will be 7 miles throughout the park. Participants should bring a bike, water and a snack for the event. The ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. Participation in the ride is free with $5 admission to the park. For more information call 461-2033 or visit visitflorida.com.
  • 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.
  • The Kingfish Challenge will begin at The St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Registration for this fishing tournament is limited to 400 boats. A fish fry and award ceremony will take place on the 13th. For more information call 824-8322 or visit acgfa.com.

July 13

  • The 2008 Vans Warped Tour comes to St. Augustine and will be held at The St. Johns County Fairgrounds. This event will include musicians from around the world as well as extreme sporting events. Admission is $28 per person. For more information on the events during the tour call 209-3751 or visit sjcfl.us.
  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565.

July 14

  • ShiraGirl, The Last of Whats Left, The Title and Apathy Eulogy perform at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 15

  • The Chop Tops and Flathead Fred play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The Rockabilly show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Performance is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 16

  • The Music by the Concert Series presents music from Funk Shui and food from Beachcomber. This event will last from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. Admission is free and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugamphitheatre.com
  • The Sunset/Fullmoon River Cruise will begin at Caps on the Water. This event will include a travel down the intercoastal to view the sunset and moonrise. Tickets for the cruise will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and the cruise will depart at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.
  • The Dollyrots perform with The Explicits. The rock performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Hed Pe and guests Opm, Dirtball, and Potluck will perform at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The hardcore show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Event is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 17

  • The Summer Concert Series will host The Elizabeth Roth Band. The concert will last from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Plaza de Constitucion in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com

July 18

  • The Sunset/Moonrise Tour will be held at The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum from 8-9:30 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.
  • Brantley Gilbert plays with Williams & Merz at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The Folk performance will begin at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Blueground Undergrass plays at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Bluegrass event is open to all ages and begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. freebirdlive.com

July 19

  • 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..
  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast, hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565.
  • Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers perform at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The rock show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 20

  • Green Jelly & Mobile Death Camp play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The metal show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

June July 21

  • Ours, God or Julie & Plain Jane Automobile play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The rock/indie performance is open to all ages. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Doors for the show open at 8 p.m. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 22

  • Foreigner and Bryan Adams play at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
  • Rachel Sage plays at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The folk rock show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance, $10 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 23

  • The Music by The Sea Concert Series presents a performance by the Bush Doctors and food from Amici’s Italian Restaurant. This event will last from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. Admission is free and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugbchcivicassoc.com.
  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast, hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565.
  • Tilly & The Wall and The Ruby Suns perform at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The pop bands begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Event is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

July 24

  • The Summer Concert Series presents music by T N S. The concert will last from 7 to 9 p.m. in the plaza in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com.
  • Shooter Jennings with Fifth South plays at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The country show begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. freebirdlive.com

July 25

  • Cartel performs at Jack Rabbits,Jacksonville. The rock show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and show is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Nate Holley and guests play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The pop/funk show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Performance is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

July 26

  • 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.
  • 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/uptown.
  • Secondhand Serenade and My American Heart play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The indie/emo bands begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and show is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Guttermouth and guests play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The punk rock show begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. freebirdlive.com

July 27

  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast, hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565
  • Brooks & Dunn with Rodney Atkins play at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The show begins at 7:00 p.m.

July 30

  • The Music by the Sea Concert Series presents music by Out of Hand and food from Sea Oats Café. The concert will last from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. Admission is free and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugbchcivicassoc.com..
  • The Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast, hosts the Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour. The tour will last for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $40 and reservations are required. For more information call 347-1565.

July 31

  • The Summer Concert Series presents the Triple Rock Blues Band. The concert will last from 7 to 9 p.m. at the plaza in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com.
  • The Flobots and guests play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The hip-hop/progressive band begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and show is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • Hawthorne Heights and Armor for Sleep play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Show begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. freebirdlive.com

August 1

  • The St. Augustine Amphitheatre will host Boys Like Girls, Good Charlotte, Maine and Metro Station. Tickets for the combined performance are $25 in advance and $29.50 day of show. For more information call 471-1965 or visit staugamphitheatre.com
  • The Valient Thor plays at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The psychadelic/rock performance begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. jackrabbitsonline.com
  • 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
  • Codetalkers and guests play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. The show is open to all ages and begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. freebirdlive.com

August 2

  • 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.
  • 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 call 471-0116 or visit nps.gov/foma.

August 4

  • The Mile After, Mercy Mercedes, Go Crash Audio and Racing Kites play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. The rock show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Performance is open to all ages. jackrabbitsonline.com

August 5

  • Kill Hannah and Medic Droid play at Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville. Show begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show. jackrabbitsonline.com

August 6

  • The Music by The Sea Concert Series presents Jan Crawford & Gold Members and food from Café 11. The event will last from 7 to 9 p.m. at The St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. Admission is free and dinners are offered for $10. For more information call 347-8007 or visit staugbchcivicassoc.com..
  • Supervillians, Catch 22 and Patent Pending play at Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Performance begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. freebirdlive.com

August 7

  • The Summer Concert Series presents The First Coast Jazz Orchestra. The event last from 7 to 9 p.m. at the plaza in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is free. For more information call 825-1004 or visit plazaconcerts.com.
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