Top 5 things to do in St. Augustine this week include July Fourth fireworks, beach walk and more
July is here – get ready for those “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.” It’s also Fourth of July weekend, so there’s lots to do in the St. Augustine area. Don’t forget that the St. Augustine Music Festival continues through Saturday, and the OakFest at the Colonial Oak Music Park is also this weekend, along with farmers markets and the First Friday Art Walk.
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Dee Roberts: Featured July Artist at Butterfield Garage
And speaking of the First Friday Art Walk, Dee Roberts will be giving an artist talk at 6 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Butterfield Garage Gallery during the Art Walk. Roberts is known for her diverse skills as an artist and for her ability to “capture a fleeting moment of light.” She works with a variety of media and has won awards for her artwork around Florida and Georgia.
Butterfield Garage Gallery is at 137 King St. For information, call 904-825-4577, email info@butterfieldgarage.com or visit butterfieldgarage.com
Steve Miller Band at The Amp
Also Friday evening, the Steve Miller Band will be onstage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Who can forget such classic hits as “Take the Money and Run,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner” and “Jungle Love?” The band’s songs, even from the 1970s, are instantly recognizable, and they’ll be performing starting at 7:30 p.m. July 1 to start off the holiday weekend.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre is at 1340 A1A S. For information, visit theamp.com
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Fourth of July Fireworks 2022
We can’t talk about entertainment this weekend without mentioning the July Fourth Fireworks Over the Matanzas, a truly spectacular display over the bayfront and the Castillo de San Marcos. The fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. but it’s preceded by a free two-hour concert of patriotic and swing music by The All-Star Orchestra.
There are road closures from 8-11 p.m., and for more information, visit bit.ly/3I7DTlR
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Limelight Theatre: ‘Dial M for Murder’
Suspense is the name of the game in this classic thriller that premiered in London in 1952 and was a hit Alfred Hitchcock movie. It centers around a man who wants to leave his wife but not her money, so he arranges for her murder, but things do not go as planned. The play is performed at Limelight Theatre through July 17.
Limelight Theatre is at 11 Old Mission Ave. For information or tickets, call 904-825-1164 or visit limelight-theatre.org
Sunset Dolphin Beach Walk
If the July heat leaves you stuck in air-conditioned comfort during the day, maybe an evening at the beach will help. A St. Johns County naturalist will lead a 7:30 p.m. Sunset Dolphin Beach Walk at Vilano Beach on Wednesday, July 6, so you can enjoy the sunset at the beach while learning about dolphins and whales found in this area. The beach walk is free but registration is required.
Vilano Beach is at 2750 Anahma Drive. For information or to register, call 904-209-0335, or visit vilanobeachfl.com
This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: Things to do in St. Augustine: Steve Miller Band, July 4th fireworks
