Top 5 things to do in St. Augustine this week include Montell Jordan and Eve 6 in concert
Laurie Hahn
How lucky are we that St. Augustine has so much to offer? We have art, museums, ballet, theater, festivals, concerts and, yes, the beach. Several activities are happening this week, so get out your calendar and decide which one you want to check out.
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum: 'Undercurrents'
The museum is exhibiting the works of 10 international artists who are exploring how climate change affects the human condition. The exhibit opens Friday, May 20, with a reception from 5-8 p.m. and runs through June 17. The 10 artists are: Kayla Parker and Stuart Moore; Leah Sandler; Krista Leigh Steinke; Jennifer Boles; Georgie Brinkman; Christiana Caro; Laura Gines; Amanda Hodes; and Karissa Hahn.
The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is at 48 Sevilla St. For information, call 904-826-8530 or visit bit.ly/3FZgu53.
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As If! The ‘90s Fest
Get out your fanny pack, your grungy acid-washed jean and your Game Boy and head out to Francis Field for a celebration of all things '90s. The event, from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, will include a slime zone, a selfie station, '90s music and games, food trucks and more. Musician Montell Jordan, rock band Eve 6 and the Quad City DJs will be on hand to bring back that nostalgia.
Francis Field is at 25 W. Castillo Drive. For information, visit oldcity.com/francis-field.
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‘Peter and the Wolf’ and ‘Don Quixote Suite’: St. Augustine Ballet
The iconic music from “Peter and the Wolf,” called a “symphonic fairy tale,” will be brought to life Saturday, May 21, with two performances in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. The story is about a young boy named Peter who lives with his grandfather in a small country house, with nearby meadows, a pond and a woods.
The second act is a “Don Quixote Suite: The Dream” based on the famous novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It features a dream Don Quixote has about beautiful maidens, in which one of the images symbolizes his Dulcinea.
The performances by the St. Augustine Ballet are at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Lewis Auditorium is at 14 Granada St. For information or tickets, call 904-810-5670 or visit saintaugustineballet.org.
Marineland Beach Walk
What could be better than taking a morning walk along the beach while learning all about shorebirds, coquina rocks and flowers growing along the dunes? This free beach walk starts at 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, at the River to Sea Pavilion, 9805 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast, with a guided walk on the beach.
For information, visit gtmnerr.org.
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Phoebe Bridgers Concert
The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter will bring her music to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in a 7 p.m. concert on Wednesday, May 25. Fresh off a smashing debut on “SNL” and a sold-out fall tour, Bridgers is bringing her critically acclaimed “Punisher” album to audiences across the United States and Canada.
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or negative COVID-19 test results within 48 hours of the show is required for entry, and face masks are encouraged. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is at 1340 A1A S. For information or tickets, call 904-471-1965 or visit theamp.com.