Top 5 things to do in St. Augustine this week include Men at Work concert, militia muster
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It’s a busy weekend here in the Ancient City area, and if you have been hibernating in air-conditioned comfort during the day, you’ll be happy to know there are several things you can do in the cool of the evening. There’s music, all sorts of First Friday activities, history and nature. Take your pick!
Rick Springfield and Men at Work
And speaking of music, this concert at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre tonight on Friday, Aug. 5, features Grammy Award-winning singer Rick Springfield (“Jessie’s Girl,” “An Affair of the Heart”) and Australian band Men at Work (“Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under”). Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert start at 7 p.m.
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is at 1340 A1A South, next to Anastasia State Park. For information, call 904-471-1965 or go to theamp.com.
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‘Parade’ at Limelight Theatre
If live theater is your choice of entertainment, we’ve got you covered there, too, with Limelight Theatre’s production of “Parade.” The play, set in 1913, is the story of a Brooklyn-raised Jewish man living in Georgia who is on trial for the murder of a 13-year-old girl who worked in his factory. His only defenders are his Southern wife and a governor with a conscience.
Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Limelight Theatre is at 11 Old Mission Ave. For information or tickets, call 904-825-1164 or visit limelight-theatre.org.
First Friday in St. Augustine
On First Fridays, you can have your pick of several activities: the Art Walk, Classical Concerts or the Garden Walk, just to name a few.
The day starts at 10 a.m. with the Garden Walk at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, led by a park ranger, who discusses the history and variety of the park’s formal gardens. For information, visit floridastateparks.org.
The First Friday Art Walk begins at 5 p.m., with many local galleries exhibiting new artworks. St. Augustine Art Association is continuing its summer sale, with proceeds going to benefit Ukrainian refugees. For information, go to visitstaugustine.com.
Then the Concert Series at the Cathedral Basilica starts at 6 p.m. with organist Michael Guiliana and countertenor David McIntyre presenting the works of Dowland, Purcell and Bach. For information, dosafl.com/event.
Militia muster at Fort Mose State Park
The St. Augustine area has a fascinating history, and a large part of that is the story of Fort Mose, the first free Black settlement in what was to become the United States. It was established in 1738 after being settled by escaped slaves who were given their freedom by the Spanish in St. Augustine if they converted to Catholicism.
The Militia Muster takes place from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, with musket firing demonstrations and junior militia training with wooden toy muskets. This program is free.
For information, call 904-823-2232 or go to floridastateparks.org.
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Guided bird walk at Anastasia State Park
Learn about the diversity of shore, marsh and hammock birds with a guided walk through Anastasia State Park, starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. Offered monthly, the bird walk will take you along the beach, boardwalks and nature trails. The program is free with park admission.
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Anastasia State Park is at 300 Anastasia Park Road. For information, call 904-461-2033 or visit floridastateparks.org/anastasia.
This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: Things to do in St. Augustine: Rick Springfield on stage, First Friday
