April 21-30 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out: Impressions of the Flagler Era Artists are invited to participate in a 10-day, community-wide Plein Air Paint Out in historic St. Augustine hosted by the St. Augustine Art Association. The event celebrates the town’ s opulent Gilded Age environment. Artists may choose cityscapes, architectural landmarks, building details, open spaces, interiors and other perspectives as subject matter. Selected works will be featured in GILDED, a juried exhibition at the St. Augustine Art Association. Awards total $ 2,500, including $ 1,000 for Best in Show. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine 904-824-2310 www. staaa. org
April 21-May 14 I Ought to be in Pictures at the Limelight Theatre This was Limelight Theatre’ s first show, on stage 25 years ago. This Neil Simon play tells the story of a 19-year-old New Yorker who moves to Hollywood to become an actress and find her father, a screenwriter. 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
April 22 5K Run for K-9s United Join this 5K run and one-mile fun run on Saturday. This race is in its second year and is a fundraiser for K-9s United. This event is open to runners and walkers of all levels. In addition to the race, there will be post-race activities for the entire family, including a K-9 demonstration. Service Dogs only, please. The 5K starts at 8 a. m., and the fun run is at 9 a. m. The cost is $ 23 for the 5K and $ 16 for the fun run. 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra www. k9sunited. org
April 22 Earth Day Celebration This celebration takes place 10 a. m.-4 p. m. at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park and features environmental exhibitors and vendors, children’ s section, local dance groups, Wild About Birds display, live music featuring The Wildshiners, food, plant sales and much more. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www. washingtonoaks. org
April 22 5K Race to the Taste This race starts and ends at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with the course going through Anastasia State Park and surrounding neighborhoods. The race begins at 10:30 a. m., and registration for the race is $ 25 in advance; $ 30 day of race. Race registration includes free admission into the Taste of St. Augustine. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-829-3295 www. racetothetaste. org