March 10 Taj Mahal at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly welcomes renowned blues innovator Taj Mahal. Celebrating decades of recording and touring that have nearly singlehandedly reshaped the definition and scope of the blues via the infusion of exotic sounds from the Caribbean, Africa and South Pacific, Mahal is a two-time GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter, film composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Doors open at 7 p. m.; performance at 8 p. m. Admission ranges from $ 66.50- $ 46.50. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www. pvconcerthall. com
March 10-12 St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival The sounds of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland are as alive today as ever at the St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival at Francis Field. The event features Celtic clans from around the world showing their ancestral pride, Highland games athletes demonstrating their mind-boggling strength, and vendors offering Celtic cuisine and handmade crafts. Featured performers include Albannach, Dublin City Ramblers, Emmet Cahill, The Real McKenzies and many other favorites. The fun starts with a Whiskey Tasting from 7-9 p. m. on Friday. The Celtic Festival takes place 11 a. m.-10 p. m. on Saturday and 11 a. m.-7 p. m. on Sunday. 29 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 904-891-0326 www. celticstaugustine. com
March 10-April 2 The Mystery of Irma Vep at the Limelight Theatre This is a comedy that has everything with a sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess. Two actors play all the roles. Performance times are 7:30 p. m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p. m. on Sunday. Tickets are $ 26 general admission; $ 24 seniors; $ 20 students and military. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine 904-825-1164 www. limelight-theatre. org
March 11 St. Patrick’ s Day Parade See one of Florida’ s biggest St. Patrick’ s Day parades beginning at 10 a. m. from St. Augustine’ s Francis Field. Part of the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, the parade is a spectacle of floats, marching bands, pipes and drums, horse-drawn carriages, military units, local community groups and more. The parade route follows the bayfront to the Bridge of Lions, down Cathedral Place and returns to its origin via Cordova Street. Free viewing is available from the sidewalks along route. 904-535-6853 www. celticstaugustine. com