Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2018-Jan 2019 | Page 20

November 15 The Whitney Lecture The Whitney Lecture, an annual event that shares significant research and contributions to science, will take place at 7 p.m. Sean Carroll, vice president for science education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will present The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Understand How Nature Works and Why It Matters. Admission is free. 9505 Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine 904-461-4000 www.whitney.ufl.edu November 16 Surf Illumination  This free holiday event from 4-7 p.m. at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park features a ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree, a visit from Santa, music, arts and crafts and children’s activities, including face painting. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-347-8007 www.sabca.org November 16 Free Speaker Series: 500 Years of Maritime Florida The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum hosts this free speaker series. The speaker is Dr. Michael Francis. The talk is titled Before Jamestown: Europeans, Africans and Indians in La Florida, 1513-1607. The event is at 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine 904-829-0745 www.staugustinelighthouse.org November 16 Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Concert Series This concert at the Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Celebration Hall features Astralis Chamber Ensemble. The concert is at 7 p.m. Admission is free. There is a $10 suggested donation. 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-471-5364  www.saccfl.org/2018-2019concertseries November 16-18 Florida Tiny House Music Festival The United Tiny House Association will feature a large assortment of tiny houses and micro homes, workshops, presentations, vendors, entertainment, youth activities, music and much more at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. The event begins at 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission on Friday is free. Two-day admission is $35, and one-day admission is $20. 5840 SR 207, Elkton 706-623-4332 www.unitedtinyhouse.com 20