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	Calendar of Events for St. Augustine and the area St. Augustine has many exciting events and entertainment venues to select from including events and entertainment from the surrounding area to include Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, and Gainesville. We know that many visitors to the St. Augustine area plan to stay for several days, weeks, or months and for that reason, The Chronicle has put together the most comprehensive listing of event and enter- tainment venues in Northeast Florida. Let’s start with St. Augustine! Some good overall calendars are Oldcity.com and the St. Johns County Visitor and Convention Center. Another good link to events is the City of St. Augustine’s website and their Concerts in the Plaza website. These links will give you a short and long view of coming events in St. Augustine and St. Johns County. St. Augustine Nightclubs and Entertainment If you like the nightlife, there are several St. Augustine venues we recommend for good entertainment and good times. Scarlett O’Hara’s Lounge around the corner from Flagler College is a popular nitespot in St. Augustine and has been so for more than 25 years. A few blocks east of Scarlett’s is the very well-known Tradewinds Lounge on the Bayfront. The Tradewinds has been a fixture in St. Augustine for more than a half century. Another popular nightclub on the Bayfront is The White Lion, also a long-established eatery and nightclub. The San Sebastian Winery is also another popular destination particularly on weekends where they often feature outdoor music. On Anastasia Island (across the downtown Bridge of Lions) is one or our favorites and also a tradition in the oldest city – The Conch House Marina and Resort. The Conch House has a great over-the-water thatched hut of good size and is the perfect place to sit with friends, enjoy a drink, and listen to good music. Also on Anastasia Island on A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, is the popular Oasis Deck and Restaurant. Panama Hatties is also a St. Augustine Beach/Anastasia Island favorite. If you’d like to make a spooky night of your St. Augustine visit, there are some very good St. Augustine Ghost tours to choose from. Enjoy! Dining Out in St. Augustine before Stepping Out! Before stepping out for the night, you may wish to have dinner at one of our great St. Augustine restaurants. Our favorite dining spots are Gypsy Cab, on Anastasia Island near the Lighthouse, and Cap’s Seafood Restaurant, on the Intracoastal Waterway on Vilano Beach. St. Augustine area Theatre and the Arts St. Augustine is well known for several excellent theatrical and concert venues. The Limelight Theatre is a great place to catch the excitement of live theatre. Flagler College has an excellent theatre department. Their auditorium not only presents student productions, but community productions. They also bring in nationally-known speakers as part of their Flagler Forum series. The EMMA Music Society presents national and international artists, often featuring them at Flagler College’s auditorium. First Coast Opera has been in operation for a number of years and showcases a very talented and experienced cast of actors. St. Augustine also features its long-running First Friday Art Walk, sponsored by the St. Augustine Art Galleries. Another interesting step back in history is a visit to the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum on Anastasia Island. Of course, you won’t want to miss the splendor of the annual St. Augustine Nights of Lights that illuminates the city and bayfront every year from November through January. Just west of St. Augustine, in the city of Palatka, is the highly acclaimed Florida School of the Arts whose theatrical productions are second to none. Jacksonville is short drive for great events North of St. Augustine is the Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville. Other strong venues in Jacksonville is the Veterans Memorial Arena, Times-Union Performing Arts Center, and the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The Florida Theatre is also a strong concert presenter. The Orange Park Community Theatre has been active for a number of years and features excellent stage productions. Jacksonville Landing is a popular destination and features a wide variety of dining and entertainment on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville. Jacksonville is about 30 minutes north of St. Augustine. Daytona is not only NASCAR Daytona Beach has four excellent venues which feature a variety of art and entertainment productions. They are: The Ocean Center, Seaside Music Theatre, The News-Journal Center, and Peabody Auditorium. Daytona’s International Speedway Drive has great shopping and dining. Daytona Beach is about 30 minutes south of St. Augustine. Gainesville is one jumpin’ town. Go Gators! With a major national university, the University of Florida, Gainesville is always a great place to visit and take in the culture, art, and entertainment. Major venues include: The Stephen C. O’Connell Center, the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and the Hippodrome State Theatre. That said, there are many great night- clubs and wonderful restaurants as well.