NEWS

Events calendar for May 22-28

Staff Writer

St. Augustine Record

FRIDAY, MAY 22

FOXY LADY DINNER CRUISE: Enjoy dinner from O.C. White's restaurant while cruising the Matanzas Bay from 6 to 8:30 p.m. aboard the Foxy Lady. The boat features two climate-controlled salons, two cash bars and a desserts section. The price is $59.95. The cruise departs from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Reservations are required prior to 3 p.m. For information, call 398-9553 or go to foxyladycruises.com/staugustine.

43RD ANNUAL NATIONAL BEACH PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT: More than 100 men and women from California, New York, the Carolinas, Virginia and Florida will compete for top honors in seven divisions. The entry fee for amateurs is $45 per player and includes tournament shirt and admission to parties. The main beach venue is Butler Beach, eight miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. For information, call 800-727-4656 or email paddletennissa@gmail.com.

SCHOONER FREEDOM MEMORIAL DAY SAILS: St. Augustine's premier tall ship, the Schooner Freedom, will set sail on Memorial Day weekend for four special tours. The sails on the Matanzas River casts off at 12:15 p.m. for an 1.5 hour sail. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for kids. A 2-hour cruise sets off at 2:15 p.m. The cost is $35 for adults and $25 for kids. The 2-hour Sunset Sail departs at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. The final cruise departs at 8:45 p.m. and is $35 per person. All depart from the City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Guests are invited to pack a picnic or bring desert. Complimentary beer, wine, soda and water are included. For information, call 810-1010 or go to schoonerfreedom.com.

'GALAPAGOS 3-D' AT THE IMAX THEATER: The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, One World Golf Place, will show "Galapagos 3-D: Nature's Wonderland" a story of discovery, of survival against the odds, and of nature's ingenuity, all brought to life in stunning 3-D. Adult tickets are $8.50; Student/seniors/military are $7.50 and Children 3-12 are $6. For information, call 940-4123 or go to worldgolfimax.com.

GUIDED SCENIC WAVERUNNER TOURS: Raging Water Sports - located at the Conch House Marina Resort, 57 Comares Ave. - will offer guided scenic waverunner tours from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway including the historic downtown area. For information, call 829-5001 or go to ragingwatersports.com.
LIVE MUSIC AT MARDI GRAS: Mardi Gras Sports Bar will host live bands from North Florida from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
EL GALEóN: Visitors can tour a full-sized replica of a 16th-century Spanish tall ship. Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, El Galeón Andalucia is open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. El Galeón is an exact replica of the famous galleons that played an important role in the creation and maintenance of the Spanish Empire. It is similar to the galleon that brought Pedro Menendez to Florida where he founded St. Augustine in 1565. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for youths. For information, call 824-1606 or go to elgaleon.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 23
MUSKET FIRING DEMONSTRATIONS: Re-enactors will fire flintlock muskets at Fort Matanzas National Monument from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free including the ferry ride to and from the island. Fort Matanzas is located at 8635 A1A, 15 miles south of St. Augustine. For information, call 471-0116 or go to nps.gov/foma.
RIDING INTO HISTORY: For the 16th straight year, Riding Into History, a world class Vintage Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance, returns to World Golf Village, One World Golf Place. The event will feature hundreds of classic American motorcycles along the Village's Walk of Champions. Vendors, exhibitors and entertainment will be included. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is $10.
FOXY LADY DINNER CRUISE: Enjoy a delicious catered dinner from O.C. White's restaurant while cruising the Matanzas Bay from 6 to 8:30 p.m. aboard the Foxy Lady. The price is $59.95. The cruise departs from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Reservations are required prior to 3 p.m. For information, call 398-9553 or go to foxyladycruises.com/staugustine.
SCHOONER FREEDOM MEMORIAL DAY SAILS: St. Augustine's premier tall ship, the Schooner Freedom, will set sail on Memorial Day weekend for four special tours. Tours depart at 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. from the City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Guests are invited to pack a picnic or bring desert. Complimentary beer, wine, soda and water are included. For information, call 810-1010 or go to schoonerfreedom.com.
FAMILY SEINING: GTM Research Reserve docents will host a family seining event from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn how to pull a seine net collecting species of fish and crabs, and their roles in the habitat. Waders and boots will be provided. The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. For information, call 823-4500.
'GALAPAGOS 3-D' AT THE IMAX THEATER: The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, One World Golf Place, will show "Galapagos 3-D: Nature's Wonderland" a story of discovery, of survival against the odds, and of nature's ingenuity, all brought to life in stunning 3-D. Adult tickets are $8.50; Student/seniors/military are $7.50 and Children 3-12 are $6. For information, call 940-4123 or go to worldgolfimax.com.
43RD ANNUAL NATIONAL BEACH PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT: More than 100 men and women from California, New York, the Carolinas, Virginia and Florida will compete for top honors in seven divisions with $1,000 in prize money awarded to winning teams in the top pro divisions. The entry fee for amateurs is $45 per player and includes tournament shirt and admission to parties. The main beach venue is Butler Beach, eight miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. For information, call 800-727-4656 or email paddletennissa@gmail.com.
OLD CITY FARMERS MARKET: The Old City Farmers Market, located at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods and plants. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. For information, call 471-3733.
'THE TUNNEL': An outdoor scene will be shot for "The Tunnel" musical. Children, teenagers and parents should arrive at 1:45 p.m. to be cast in a scene involving Mrs. Wright, a former agnostic as she gives a report to the concerned waiting crowd on the lead character of the musical, 14 year-old Gretchen who is in a coma. The character of Mrs. Wright will be played by professional actress, Josie Rosler. A few lines will be awarded to the parents or children who arrive first. For information, call Producer/Director Terry Herbert at 912-577-3109.
TANGO CLASSES: Dancing with Victoria Studio will host Argentine Tango Classes at 2600 U.S. 1 South. Beginner's level class is from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by a Practica from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Intermediate/advanced level class is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per student. For information, call 808-7210 or go to chachavictoria.com.
EL GALEóN: Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, El Galeón Andalucia is open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for youths. For information, call 824-1606 or go to elgaleon.org.
LIVE MUSIC AT MARDI GRAS: Mardi Gras Sports Bar will host live bands from North Florida from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 24
BOSTON CONCERT: The legendary rock group Boston returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, for a special 7:30 p.m. performance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 for the Gold Circle (first 3 rows); $99.50 for remaining seated pit; $69.50 for level 100; $59.50 for level 200; $39.50 for level 300 and obstructed view. For information, call 209-0367 or go to staugamphitheatre.com.
JOE BACHMAN AND THE TAILGATERS CONCERT: Nashville recording artist Joe Bachman and the Tailgaters will grace the stage under the Colonial Oak at 8 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be sold the day of show at the Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St. For information, go to colonialquarter.com.
TODD RUNDGREN CONCERT: The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, will present a second show of visionary rock artist Todd Rundgren at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for this seated show are $54.50 for the first three rows and $44.50 for remaining rows. For information, call 209-3758 or go to pvconcerthall.com.
'GALAPAGOS 3-D' AT THE IMAX THEATER: The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, One World Golf Place, will show "Galapagos 3-D: Nature's Wonderland" a story of discovery, of survival against the odds, and of nature's ingenuity, all brought to life in stunning 3-D. Adult tickets are $8.50; Student/seniors/military are $7.50 and Children 3-12 are $6. For information, call 940-4123 or go to worldgolfimax.com.
SCHOONER FREEDOM MEMORIAL DAY SAILS: St. Augustine's premier tall ship, the Schooner Freedom, will set sail on Memorial Day weekend for four special tours. Tours depart at 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. from the City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Guests are invited to pack a picnic or bring desert. Complimentary beer, wine, soda and water are included. For information, call 810-1010 or go to schoonerfreedom.com.
43RD ANNUAL NATIONAL BEACH PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT: More than 100 men and women from California, New York, the Carolinas, Virginia and Florida will compete for top honors in seven divisions with $1,000 in prize money awarded to winning teams in the top pro divisions. The entry fee for amateurs is $45 per player and includes tournament shirt and admission to parties. The main beach venue is Butler Beach, eight miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. For information, call 800-727-4656 or email paddletennissa@gmail.com.
PLAY PETANQUE:Under the shady oaks at Lighthouse Park, 201 Red Cox Road, all are welcome to learn the game of Petanque from noon to 5 p.m. Loaner balls and lessons are provided by the Boules de Leon Petanque Club. For information, call 537-1999.
SALT AIR FARMERS MARKET: Marineland Marina will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An array of produce, seafood, sauces, jams and cheese art will be available. For information, go to saltairfarmersmarket.com.
FUNDAY SUNDAY: Funday Sunday at Mardi Gras Sports Bar will feature live music on the porch, cornhole boards in the parking lot, antique car and bike shows, the famous "Bikini Babes Bike & Car Wash" plus food and drink specials.
REGGAE SUNDAYS: 418 Band and DJ Raggamuffin will play from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Conch House Marina Resort, 57 Comares Ave. Reggae Sundays continue each Sunday through Sept. 27. For information, call 829-8646 or go to conch-house.com to view the schedule.
EL GALEóN: Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, El Galeón Andalucia is open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for youths. For information, call 824-1606 or go to elgaleon.org.
MONDAY, MAY 25
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE: The Ancient City Chapter of the Military Officers Association of American and the Florida National Guard will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. at the National Cemetery on Main Street, south of the St. Francis Barracks. As part of the ceremony, the names of all deceased veterans who have passed since Veterans Day will be read. At the conclusion of the ceremony, attendees are invited to proceed to the Central Plaza for a brief ceremony to dedicate the addition of two bronze plaques to the Pilots Club War Memorial. For information, call Harry Metz at 461-5453.
SCHOONER FREEDOM MEMORIAL DAY SAILS: St. Augustine's premier tall ship, the Schooner Freedom, will set sail on Memorial Day weekend for four special tours. Tours depart at 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. from the City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Guests are invited to pack a picnic or bring desert. Complimentary beer, wine, soda and water are included. For information, call 810-1010 or go to schoonerfreedom.com.
'GALAPAGOS 3-D' AT THE IMAX THEATER: The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, One World Golf Place, will show "Galapagos 3-D: Nature's Wonderland" a story of discovery, of survival against the odds, and of nature's ingenuity, all brought to life in stunning 3-D. Adult tickets are $8.50; Student/seniors/military are $7.50 and Children 3-12 are $6. For information, call 940-4123 or go to worldgolfimax.com.
43RD ANNUAL NATIONAL BEACH PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT: More than 100 men and women from California, New York, the Carolinas, Virginia and Florida will compete for top honors in seven divisions. The entry fee for amateurs is $45 per player. The main beach venue is Butler Beach, eight miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. For information, call 800-727-4656 or email dletennissa@gmail.com.
LINE DANCING LESSONS: The Riverview Club, 790 Christina Drive, will host line dancing lessons every Monday (excluding holidays). Beginner lessons are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and dancing continues until 9 p.m. The fee is $35 for a six-week session or $6 per night. For information, call 794-2000 or Renie Roach at 436-5799.
EL GALEóN: Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, El Galeón Andalucia is open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for youths. For information, call 824-1606 or go to elgaleon.org.
YOGA MONDAY: The Friends of Ravine Gardens will host Yoga Mondays 5 to 6 p.m. at 1600 Twigg St. Reservations are required. The cost is $5. For information, go to ravinegardensyoga.eventbrite.com.
PAINT NITE: Mardi Gras Sports Bar will host "Paint Nite" from 7 to 9 p.m. Artists will guide participants through each painting. Supplies will be provided. To register, go to paintnite.com and use coupon code: MARDIGRAS20 for discounted tickets.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
GUIDED SCENIC WAVERUNNER TOURS: Raging Water Sports - located at the Conch House Marina Resort, 57 Comares Ave. - will offer guided scenic waverunner tours from 8 to 10 a.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway including the historic downtown area. For information, call 829-5001 or go to ragingwatersports.com.
TUESDAY BLUESDAY: The Tempo Bar & Restaurant will host Tuesday Bluesday from 7 to 10 p.m. The event features live blues with The Bluez Dudez and Friends.
EL GALEóN: Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, El Galeón Andalucia is open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for youths. For information, call 824-1606 or go to elgaleon.org.
OPEN MIC: Ann O'Malley's, 23 Orange St., will host Open Mic Night with Smokin' Joe from 7 to 10 p.m.
TRIVIA TUESDAY: Mardi Gras Sports Bar will host "Trivia Night" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with Live Trivia hosted by Trivia Nation. The top three teams will be awarded prizes. Following Live Trivia will be another team game called "Opinion Nation," the newest game from Buzztime, which has a format similar to "Family Feud." For information, go to mardibar.com
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
MUSIC BY THE SEA: Music by the Sea is back with a lineup of 23 local bands paired with food from area restaurants. This week's event features music by Phoenix and food by La Strada. Frozen desserts will be available from Sister Shack Italian Ice. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. at Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. Guests are invited to bring coolers and beach chairs. For information, go to thecivicassociation.org.
LIVE MUSIC: Gypsy Cab's Corner Bar, 830 Anastasia Blvd., will host OE-2-KB (Old Enough-2-Know Better) at 7 p.m. St. Augustine's premiere cover band plays hard rock to country, oldies to the latest hits. There is no cover charge, and Gypsy Cab food available for purchase. For information, go to oe-2-kb.com.
GUIDED SCENIC WAVERUNNER TOURS: Raging Water Sports - located at the Conch House Marina Resort, 57 Comares Ave. - will offer guided scenic waverunner tours from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway including the historic downtown area. For information, call 829-5001 or go to ragingwatersports.com.
EL GALEóN: Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, El Galeón Andalucia is open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for youths. For
information, call 824-1606 or go to elgaleon.org.
WEDNESDAY MARKET: The Wednesday Market at St. Johns Pier Park runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The market features a large selection of produce, baked foods, jewelry and other handmade gifts. For information, call 347-8007.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: Burger Buckets, 3 Cordova St., will host a Cornhole Tournament from 7 p.m. to close. The entry fee is $10 per team. To register, call Matt Winstead at 342-5295.
HUMP DAY: Tempo Restaurant & Bar, 16 Cathedral Place, will host an open mic night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. For information, call 342-0286.
SPEAKEASY WEDNESDAY: Mardi Gras Sports Bar, 123 San Marco Ave., will host Speakeasy Wednesday with Chase Rideman from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The evening will be filled with dancing, music and classic cocktails. Guests can dress up for the evening and recreate an infatuation with the good old days of Prohibition.
OPEN MIC: Americana blues artist Denny Blue will host Open Mic Night at Paula's Beachside Grill on A1A in Cresent Beach from 6 to 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
EL GALEóN: Tour a full-sized replica of a 16th century Spanish tall ship. Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, El Galeón Andalucia is open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for youths. For information, call 824-1606 or go to elgaleon.org.
OPEN MIC: Tradewinds, 124 Charlotte St., will hold an open mic night from 5 to 9 p.m.
LIVE JAZZ AND SWING: Panama Hatties, 361 A1A Beach Blvd., will host live jazz and swing at 4:30 p.m. featuring The Boston Connection every week. For information, call 471-2192.
OPEN MIC: Ann O'Malley's, 23 Orange St., will host Open Mic Night with Smokin' Joe from 7 to 10 p.m.
KARAOKE PARTY: Mardi Gras Sports Bar will host a "Karaoke Party" with DJ Robbie St. John starting at 8 p.m. All singers will receive a raffle ticket after their performance for a chance to get into the "Money Blowing Cash Machine" for 60 seconds to grab flying cash.
GUIDED SCENIC WAVERUNNER TOURS: Raging Water Sports - located at the Conch House Marina Resort, 57 Comares Ave. - will offer guided scenic waverunner tours from 8 to 10 a.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway including the historic downtown area. For information, call 829-5001 or go to ragingwatersports.com.