February 19 St. Augustine Mardi Gras 5K and Fun Run Join the newest beach 5K in the oldest city in the United States. The race begins at 8:30 a. m. at St. Johns County Pier Park. The route takes runners through Anastasia State Park and on the beautiful, flat beach. There will be a live DJ and raffle at the end of the race. Dressing up is encouraged. Parking is available at St. Johns County Pier Park and St. Augustine Family YMCA. The cost ranges from $ 40- $ 10. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-471-9622 www. firstcoastymca. org
February 22 Colin Hay at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall welcomes the return of singer, guitarist and former front man for‘ 80s group Men at Work, Colin Hay. Over the past 15 years, Hay has reinvented himself as a solo artist, regularly selling out theaters and listening rooms across the United States and around the world. Doors open at 7 p. m.; performance at 8 p. m. Tickets are $ 53 and $ 43. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www. pvconcerthall. com
February 23 Flagler College Writers-in-Residence- Maile Chapman This free event hosted by Flagler College features Maile Chapman, the author of the novel Your Presence Is Requested at Suvanto, which was short-listed for the Guardian First Book Award and a finalist for the PEN Center USA literary award in fiction. The event is at 7 p. m. The location is to be determined. 904-819-6339 www. flagler. edu / news-events / community-events / lectures
February 24 Elizabeth Cook and Dale Watson at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Country singer / songwriter Elizabeth Cook made her Grand Ole Opry debut in March 2000, appearing repeatedly thereafter- a remarkable achievement considering that she was an indie artist with no radio airplay. She has a clear, beautiful voice and strong songwriting ability. Considered Austin, Texas’ official musical spokesman, Dale Watson has built a worldwide legion of fans one gig at a time, from Texas honkytonks to Tokyo performance halls and all points in between. Doors open at 7 p. m.; performance at 8 p. m. Admission is $ 49.50 and $ 42.50. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www. pvconcerthall. com
February 24 Foreigner at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’ s most enduring anthems, Foreigner continues to rock the charts almost 40 years into the game. Doors open at 6 p. m.; performance at 7 p. m. Admission ranges from $ 94- $ 44. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-209-0367 www. staugamphitheatre. com