Calendar of events
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'HAITIAN EXPERIENCE,' an exhibition of work by contemporary Haitian artists, including Prospre Pierre-Louis, left, will be at the Absolute Americana Art Gallery, 77 Bridge St., through June 30. Included in the exhibit are beaded ceremonial flags, wooden sculptures, traditional and abstract paintings. Call 824-5545.
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Concert: A free concert by bands from the St. Johns County School of the Arts and the University of Tampa Band will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Plaza de la Constitucion downtown.
Fund-raiser: The Rotary Club of St. Augustine will host "Casual at the Casa Monica," a fund-raiser for childrens' and family charities, starting at 6 p.m. Friday in the Grand Ballroom of the Casa Monica Hotel. A dinner buffet and auction will be included. Make reservations by April 18 by calling 669-4376, 669-6892 or 471-9622.
Film: The Film Society of St. Augustine will screen "Talk to Her," an Academy Award-winning film at 7 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2487 A1A S., one-half mile south of S.R. 312. Go to www.augfilm.com .
Comedy: Comedian Melanie Maloy will perform stand-up comedy at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Comedy Club at Gypsy Bar & Grill, 828 Anastasia Blvd. For mature audiences. Call 461-8843.
SATURDAY
Auction: The St. Joseph Academy Annual Dinner Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the school, 155 S.R. 207. Items up for auction include a round of golf at a Walt Disney World golf course and quail hunting in Georgia, jewelry and more. Reservations required. Call 824-0431, ext. 308.
Healing day: Integral Retreat Center will offer Souls Women's Day, a healing day for women that will incorporate journaling, yoga, bio-energy and more activities that will get women in touch in their inner beings, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center, 2105 Powell Rd. Reservations required. Call Gita at 540-0365 or 808-8344.
Earth Day: Washington Oaks State Park will hold an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. Florida folk musicians and storytellers, as well as artists, will provide entertainment. Historical demonstrations, re-enactments, a raffle, plant and baked goods sales and more will also be featured. Call (386) 446-6783.
Bartram birthday celebration: A William Bartram Birthday Celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Northwest St. Johns County with speakers, music, re-enactments and a plant sale. Call (904) 284-9488 for information.
Film: The Film Society of St. Augustine will present a student film festival with 17 entries from St. Johns County high school students in the Jim Harbin Student Media Festival at 7 p.m. Saturday at the St. Augustine High School Auditorium, 3205 Varella Ave. The festival will raise funds for Hastings Elementary School's Books for Babies program.
Coin appraisal: The Ancient City Coin Club will offer a free coin appraisal from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Coquina Crossing Subdivision Club House on S.R. 207 west of I-95. Call 794-4532.
Theater: Murder Mystery Players present "A Crude Way to Die," an interactive murder mystery dinner show, at 8 p.m. Saturdays at Dave & Buster's, 7025 Salisbury Rd., Jacksonville. Reservations required. Call (904) 296-1525.
Garage sale for culture: The St. Johns Cultural Council Garage Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday inside the new Cultural Arts Center located next to the St. Johns County Pier on St. Augustine Beach. Proceeds will go towards the renovation of the center and matching funds needed for a state grant. Donations are being accepted. Call Len Weeks for information at 824-1626.
Farmers' market: Old City Farmers' Market is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, rain or shine, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Call 797-9501 for information.
Flea market: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend at 2495 S.R. 207, farmers market, merchandise, crafts, pets, plants, fun food and sometimes special events and entertainment. Call 824-4210.
SUNDAY
Booksigning: Local author Joanne Crisp-Ellert will sign copies of her novel "19 Palace Gate," about a young American art student's entry into the 1950s London art scene, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 1930 U.S. 1 S. Call 826-0722.
Art: An art exhibit and presentation will be held at the Prince Murat House in the Old St. Augustine Village, at the corner of Cordova and Bridge streets, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. An exhibit of paintings of the Murat House will be featured and historian David Nolan will speak on the history of the house named for Prince Achille Murat, a nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte who once resided there. Reservations are required. Call (904) 823-9722.
Sunset/Moonrise event: The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum will host a Sunset/Moonrise event from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday at 81 Lighthouse Ave. Reservations required. Call 829-0745.
MONDAY
Kayak tour: See spring migration at its peak by kayaking through Washington Oaks State Park during one of the park's "Birds of the Salt March" guided kayak tours on Monday and on May 17, 24 and 30. Call Coastal Outdoor Center at (904) 471-4144.
Wine class: "Syrah/Shiraz" will be presented at The Joyful Cork at 6:45 p.m. Monday. Taste samples of this wine variety that is grown around the world and learn why it is so popular. The shop is located at 825 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd. Reservations required. Call 823-9923.
TUESDAY
Jazz: International jazz saxophonist Bunky Green and his Trio will present a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ponte Vedra Public Library, 151 Library Rd. Free event. Call 273-6578.
Film: The Film Society of St. Augustine will screen "Three Colors Cezanne" about the painter Paul Cezanne, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St. Go to www.augfilm.com .
WEDNESDAY
Luncheon party: The Limelight Theatre Guild will have their 2nd Annual Bunco Party and Luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Coquina Crossing Club House. Call 460-0515 for reservations.
Arts and crafts market: The St. Augustine Beach Civic Association Farmers' Arts and Crafts Market is from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the St. Johns County Pier in St. Augustine Beach. Call 471-1686.
THURSDAY
Book discussion: A book discussion group will talk about "Year of Wonders," by Geraldine Brooks, at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Southeast Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S. Call 827-6900.
Comedy: Comedian Carl Rimi will perform stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. Thursday and at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Comedy Club at Gypsy Bar & Grill, 828 Anastasia Blvd. For mature audiences. Call 461-8843.
Theatre: Students from the advance acting class at Pedro Menendez High School will perform in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Pedro Menendez High School Performing Arts Center on S.R. 206. Call 669-9169.
Theatre: Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," formerly titled "Ten Little Indians," will be presented at the Limelight Theatre through May 21. A black tie-optional opening night reception will be held with champagne at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Call 825-1164 for reservations.