May 5 Changing of the Guard Wearing the distinctive blue coats of the 18th century Spanish soldier members of San Agustin Garrison march into place for the Changing of the Guard . They Guard is dismissed for the night , but not before their replacements arrive and are ready to take over the duty of guarding Governor ’ s House Cultural Center & Museum , the home of the Spanish Governor and the seat of power . This reenactment takes place 7-7:30 p . m . and is one of the opening events of the ten-day Romanza Festivale and occurs in front of Governor ’ s House Cultural Center & Museum on the Plaza . www . romanzastaugustine . org
May 5-14 St . Augustine ’ s Romanza Festivale of the Arts This extraordinary arts and culture festival is presented by our community . Top local and regional talent showcase why St . Augustine is the First Coast ’ s cultural epicenter . An abundance of existing cultural organizations and businesses cluster productions together once a year to showcase the community ’ s talents . Visit the website for a schedule of events throughout various locations in St . Augustine . 904-315-8061 www . romanzafestivale . com
May 5-28 Go Figure Exhibition Interpretations of the human form lend personality to this juried exhibition of gesture drawings , anatomy studies , formal portraits , sculptures and figures in the landscape and interiors at the St . Augustine Art Association . The exhibition is free and open to the public . The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday noon-4 p . m . and Sunday 2-5 p . m . 22 Marine St ., St . Augustine 904-824-2310 www . staaa . org
May 6 First Coast Tour de Cure Since 1991 , Tour de Cure riders have raised funds to help advance the mission and move closer toward the ultimate goal to stop diabetes . The Tour de Cure is more than just a cycling event , it ’ s a day packed with excitement and energy where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes ® and raise critical funds to support diabetes research , education and advocacy . The event begins at World Golf Village . Registration includes a $ 25- $ 15 fee with a fundraising minimum of $ 200 . Visit the website for routes and start times . One World Golf Pl ., St . Augustine 904-730-7200 www . tour . diabetes . org