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Enjoy this Broadway classic, Godspell, an entertaining and thoughtful telling of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The production will feature musical arrangements from the 2011 Broadway revival. “The revival features orchestrations with a more contemporary sound, geared for today’s musical theatrical performers,” commented Matt Morgan, musical director for the production. Tickets are $17 per person and performances are at 8 p.m. at The AMP, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-834-1351 www.theamp.com.

The St. Johns Cultural Council and the St. Johns County Foster Care community present “Experience and Expression” in the Rotunda of the St. Johns County Administration Building. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This exhibit is free. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine For more information, call 904-808-7330.

Lightner Museum presents American Impressionism: Treasures from the Daywood Collection, featuring forty-one paintings from the acclaimed collection of the Huntington Museum of Art in West Virginia. The paintings featured embody the evocative, timeless beauty of late 19th and early 20th century American art. The final day for this exhibit is July 5. Open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum general admission is $15. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org

The Wednesday Pier Farmers Market offers oceanfront shopping at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park every Wednesday from 8 a.m.-noon. Approximately 60-80 vendors can be found at the market selling locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, arts, crafts and more. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-315-0952 www.wednesdaypierfarmersmarket.com

This free weekly concert series at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier features BluesDog 66 (blues) from 7-9 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket along with a favorite beverage and get ready to dance. Starting at 6 p.m., a local food truck will be on-site. Concert goers are encouraged to car pool. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-347-8007 www.freebeachconcerts.com

First Coast Comedy veteran professionals have no plan… and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience throws at them, resulting in unforgettably hilarious moments. Bring the whole family because these improvisers play smart… to ensure the show is always clean and never mean! The show takes place 7-9p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased www.firstcoastcomedy.com.  33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857

Join Bea Mauricio for an exclusive Ladies Only Clinic with a special focus each week from 9-10 a.m. at St. Johns Golf Club. Learn top tips from the pros to drastically improve your scores, identify the most common faults seen on the course and work on the best fixes for them. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. The cost is $15 per person (cash or check preferred). To register, contact Bea Mauricio at bmauricio@sjcfl.us or call the pro shop at 904-209-0350. 4900 Cypress Links Blvd., Elkton www.sjgc.com

From 5-8 p.m. every Thursday come enjoy fresh food, live music, craft shopping & fun at the Coconut Barrel Artisan Market. 3175 U.S. Highway 1 South, St. Augustine www.coconutbarrel.com/pages/farmers-market

Returning for its 30th season in 2021, this popular weekly event falls into a tradition shared by many communities: enjoying a concert in the town square on a summer night. Free and open to the public, residents and visitors alike can enjoy great entertainment in a great place together. From 7-9 p.m. enjoy a live performance by Jolie. Corner of Cathedral Place and King St., St. Augustine 904-825-1004 www.citystaug.com/concerts

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation hosts this free event to learn all about sharks! During the walk you’ll learn about shark biology, common sharks of our area, local shark research, as well as human and shark encounters. Participants will even have a chance to find fossilized sharks’ teeth in the sand. Participation is free, however registration is required. On Thursday, the program takes place 9-10 a.m. at Mussallem Beachfront Park, 3365 Coastal Hwy, and on Friday the program takes place 9-10 a.m. at Nease Beachfront Park, 3171 Coastal Hwy., St. Augustine 904-209-0335 www.sjcfl.us/recreation

Join Bea Mauricio and Bernadette Twardy for this Ladies Only golf clinic at the St. Johns Golf Club Clinics from 9-10 a.m. Learn top tips from the pros to drastically improve your scores, identify the most common faults seen on the course and work on the best fixes for them. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. The cost for this clinic is $15 per person (cash or check preferred). To register, contact Bea Mauricio at bmauricio@sjcfl.us or call the pro shop at 904-209-0350. www.sjgc.com.

Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 904-373-8697 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

The St. Augustine Art Association presents this exhibit that provides a voice and stage for Veterans with a riveting, sometimes raw, emotionally-charged exhibition, entitled Then & Now: 50 Years of Veterans Experiences, on display through August 22. This exhibit of 8 veteran’s work demonstrates the healing power of art by showcasing eight individuals who use painting, sculpture, photography, poetry and other creative outlets. The opening takes place Friday night during First Friday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. The Gallery is open Saturday 1-4 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org/then-and-now-2021/

Join the first tour of its kind! A time in history when the most outrageous, ridiculous, and downright deadly treatments were performed, all in the name of medicine. Tours are offered every Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. These tours are not for the squeamish or faint of heart. Adults only 18 and older. Reservations are required.3 Aviles St., St. Augustine 904-342-7730 smhmuseum.com

Inspired by the natural beauty of St. Johns County, Inner Light interprets these surroundings through the poetic and metaphorical expression of semi-abstract imagery. Inner Light is filled with bright colors and energized forms and represents Miller’s personal development in the midst of struggle. There will be a special preview of the exhibit during First Friday Art Walk from 5-7 p.m. on the 2nd, when admission will be free. The exhibit runs through August 13. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine. www.lightnermuseum.org.

From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Saturday morning, shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/community/farmers-market

Join Bea Mauricio for St. Johns Golf Club’s Saturday morning clinics with a special focus weekly from 9-10 a.m. at St. Johns Golf Club. Learn top tips from the pros to drastically improve your scores, identify the most common faults seen on the course and work on the best fixes for them. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. The cost for this clinic is $15 per person (cash or check preferred). To register, contact Bea Mauricio at bmauricio@sjcfl.us or call the pro shop at 904-209-0350. www.sjgc.com

On the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m., visitors can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to learn about and save these resources. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are required and space is limited. https://gtmnerr.org/visit/events

Visit Fort Mose Historic State Park for this event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with battle reenactments at noon and 2 p.m. between the British and Scottish invaders and the victorious Spanish defenders along with the free black militia and Native American auxiliaries. Event admission is free. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www.fortmose.org

Experience free musket firing demonstrations from 9-11:30 a.m. at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Youth are welcome to participate in Junior Militia training using handmade wooden toy muskets. This program is free. Visitor Center admission is $2. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/learn/first-saturday-monthly-militia-muster

Enjoy the Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks in St. Augustine starting at 6 p.m. with music by The All Star Orchestra in the Plaza de la Constitución. At 9:30 p.m., one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast bursts above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflects in the waters of the Matanzas Bay. Admission is free with the best vantage points along the bayfront between the Castillo and the Bridge of Lions. Parking is available in the parking garage. www.citystaug.com/744/Fireworks-Over-the-Matanzas