Aretha Franklin This Weekend in St. Augustine, Florida

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• Friday - March 19 - FREE Romanza at Zorayda

Exclusive, free event presented by ROMANZA, Where the Arts Embrace the Sea, at the magnificent Villa Zorayda, 83 King Street in St. Augustine. From 6-9 p.m., authors, musicians and artists will gather for a social event, book signing and silent auction benefitting ROMANZA.

Admission is FREE! Stay at the hostel for as little as $20!

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• Saturday - March 20 - 18th Annual Lighthouse Festival & 5K

Bring your family and join the fun when admission to the tower, grounds, and museum is free from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The historic Light Station will offer something for everyone, including local musicians and entertainers throughout the day, special games and crafts for children, food, living history portrayals, pony rides, terrestrial and maritime archaeology activities, contests and much more. The Annual Michelob Ultra Twilight 5K Run begins at 4:30 p.m. on the road in front of the Keeper's House. Advance registration is required to take part in the 5K Run. To register, call 904.824.3939.

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• Sunday March 21 - Captain Mayhem Benefit Cruise

St. Augustine's very own Captain Mayhem is the only Florida pirate to be among the 24 finalists vying for the national title of Pirate Lord. Organized by Pirates magazine, the final competition takes place in Baltimore. To raise funds for the trip, the crew of the Black Raven will conduct a special cruise leaving the St. Augustine City Marina at 6:15 p.m. Lots of piratical entertainment, silent auction, gangplank prizes and more! For details and reservations, call 877.578.5050.

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