Top 5 things to do in St. Augustine: Comic con, Jack White concert, beach cleanup and more
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What a varied week this will be for entertainment in the Ancient City area! There’s a comic convention, a coastal cleanup, a neighborhood festival and lots of music. (And don’t forget that Sing Out Loud continues this weekend; for a schedule of events and places, go to singoutloudflorida.com) There’s a lot going on, the weather is getting more moderate, so have fun and stay safe.
1. Ancient City Con
This annual event celebrates science fiction, fantasy, horror, anime and gaming, takes place over three days, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18, at the Renaissance Resort in World Golf Village. Attendees can attend panel discussions, take part in photo ops, participate in gaming and more, as well as visit with special guests. Renaissance Resort in World Golf Village is at 500 S. Legacy Trail. $15-$80. ancientcitycon.com
2. International Coastal Cleanup Day
What better reason to spend Saturday morning at the beach while doing something that helps the environment? Organized by Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway Inc., teams on beaches in St Johns and Flagler counties can work together from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, to keep the area's beaches clean. Participants are encouraged to register and to bring gloves and bags. Beaches involved include Mickler’s Beach, Vilano Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Crescent Beach and Marineland/River to Sea Preserve. 904-425-8055 or scenica1a.org
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3. Estuaries Fest 2022
Estuaries Fest, a free event to celebrate the estuary, is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach. There will be free games, art and music. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks. Free. 904-380-8600 or gtmnerr.org
4. Jack White Concert
Hitting the St. Augustine Amphitheatre stage at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, Jack White will bring his Supply Chain Issues Tour to the area. A singer and songwriter, and called one of the best guitar players of all time, White has won 12 Grammy Awards and his solo albums have reached No. 1 on Billboard charts. St. Augustine Amphitheatre is at 1340 A1A South. $35-$212. 904-209-0367 or theamp.com
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5. West King Wednesdays
On the third Wednesday of each month, small businesses in West Augustine gather to celebrate their neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. That celebration includes live music, artists, special events and the businesses showcasing products. And Wednesday, Sept 21, is their one-year anniversary. The West King District is on West King Street between U.S. 1 and Duval Street. facebook.com/WestKingWednesdays
Submit local events at events@staugustine.com.
This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: St. Augustine things to go: Jack White concert, coastal cleanup day
