I recently had the pleasure of attending “Dead Shred at The Fred”, a two-day festival hosted by The Fred resort in St. Croix. As someone who loves music and culture, I was excited to experience this unique celebration that promised to showcase talented artists, and exceptional music, and promote local culture and community.
Art Classes at CMCArts
Full disclosure: my nights in St. Croix usually consist of visiting restaurants and bars. In an effort to find a new activity, I found out that there are art classes at CMCArts or Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts offered regularly. I would not consider myself an artist by any means. However, you’ll never know if you don’t try, right? So I decided to leave my comfort zone and try one out.
Hike to Jack and Isaac’s Bay
Needing to stretch my legs a little bit, my new friend Chaundra offered to drive to check out Point Udall and do a small hike. What I thought would just be a scenic view, the hike to Jack and Isaac’s Bay turned into my favorite adventure on St. Croix so far.
St. Croix Sugar Mills
My family came to visit this weekend, and we had an amazing time traveling around the island. We traveled to every destination possible. However, on every road, my grandma kept asking “What are those brick buildings up there? They look like thimbles.” “St. Croix Sugar mills.” “What are they for?” “For grinding sugar cane.” “Are they still in use? Can we visit?”
“I don’t know.”
Local Distilleries in St. Croix
If you’re a lover of local spirits, the options are endless here in St. Croix! Well known brands such as Cruzan Rum and Captain Morgan Rum are both made and distributed on island. Additionally, Sion Farms Distillery has rolled out a variety of Mutiny vodkas, and they’re so delicious, almost every bar on island features their product. I’ve curated a list of local distilleries in St. Croix, so you can get a true taste of the place!
Sky Sightings in the Virgin Islands
While spending time on St Croix, I’ve seen some amazing things over the skies of the Virgin Islands this week. From military exercises with A-10 Warthogs, Apache Helicopters, and C-130 Gunship planes flying over St. Croix to the rare planetary alignment of Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon over the horizon, it’s been quite a week to stare up into the skies.
But the thing that had everyone talking was the SpaceX 9 launch which lit up the skies over the northern Caribbean on Monday night. There were lots of great photos capturing a curious phenomenon bursting into the evening sky, but also lots of speculation about what it could be. I mean, who doesn’t love a good alien invasion or Chinese spy effort story? But it wasn’t either of those things.
USVI Caribbean Music Festival
St. Croix offers plenty of music on island, but the USVI Caribbean Music Festival could be one of the best events happening this year!
Dead Shred at The Fred: A Free Festival of Music, Culture, and Art
Looking for an event that combines jam-band music, art, and local island culture? Then look no further than the upcoming (next weekend) Dead Shred at The Fred in Frederiksted, St. Croix!
This free two-day festival features an incredible lineup of musical acts including Shred Is Dead, Easy Riders, Marcus Rezak, Hayley Jane, Kurt Briggs Schindler, Travis Riddle, Swimmer, Porschia, and a variety of daytime poolside DJs.
2023 – St. Croix Events, Activities and Live Music!
We’ll be dedicated to keeping you up-to-date with all the local happenings, activities, and live music events taking place on the island. Make sure to check back frequently as this calendar will be updated daily.
To make things even more engaging, periodically we will feature highlighted events giving you the inside scoop on how to attend and what to expect while you’re there.
This calendar is here to stay and will be regularly updated. If you have an event you’d like us to add, don’t hesitate to shoot us a message at info@newsofstcroix.com.
We are excited to have a centralized location for locals and visitors to stay updated on the latest happenings.
- Thursday – Feb 1 –
Regular weekly music and events are listed below:
If you are looking for your live music fix or just ways to get creative with your time while visiting…
- Brew STX – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- No Problemo – Most Thursdays 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Jahnee Red Locks – Most Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Crab Races w/ Tito & Sue – Most Wednesdays 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Castaways – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Sammy Lopez – Most Thursdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- David Gunn – Most Mondays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Bingo – Most Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Live Music (Pete Leske) – Most Fridays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Cibone’ – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Gyasi Clarke – Most Saturdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Deep End Bar & Grill – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Steve Katz – Most Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Disco Bingo – Most Thursdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Caribbean Night – Most Fridays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Crab Races w/ Tito & Sue – Most Sundays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Divi Carina Bay Resort – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Purafire – Most Fridays 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm
- The Far East End Bar at The Grapetree Hotel – Click the link for the most up-to-date listings.
- Steve Katz – Most Saturdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Yoshea Daniels – Most Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Sandy Nelson – Most Thursdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Tim Bartzen – Most Fridays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Levels – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Game Night – Most Wednesdays 9:00 pm – Midnight
- Playlist Thursday – Most Thursdays 8:00 pm – Midnight
- Lost Dog Pub – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Trivia – Most Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Arts & Crafts – Most Thursdays 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Karaoke – Most Saturdays 9:00 pm – 1:00 am (except when live music is scheduled)
- Live Music – Most Sundays 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Lyric Sails – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings. They usually have music on board every night.
- Danny Draher – Most Wednesdays 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Gyasi Clarke – Most Fridays 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Merci Child – Most Saturdays 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Mermaid Restaurant at The Buccaneer Hotel – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Purafire – Most Mondays 7:15 pm – 7:45 pm
- Noel Wynter – Most Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Moko Jumbies – Most Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Sea Terrace at the Grapetree Bay Hotel – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Yoshea Daniels – Most Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Sandy Nelson – Most Thursdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Tim Bartzen – Most Fridays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Steve Katz – Most Saturdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Shupe’s on the Boardwalk – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Live Music – Most Fridays and Saturdays check for times.
- Six Nine Restaurant & Bar – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Steve Katz – Most Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Tap Deck Bar & Billards – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Trivia – Most Mondays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Pete Leske – Most Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Johnny Daemon & Dutty Heart – Most Thursdays 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
- Kizzy – Most Fridays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Hamilton Brunch – Most Sundays Noon – 3:00 pm
- The Fred – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- The Landing Beach Bar – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Shindigglers – Most Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- The Terrace Restaurant at The Buccaneer – Click the link for the most up-to-date Facebook listings.
- Romanza – Most Saturdays 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Gyasi Clark – Most Sundays 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- DJ Felix – Most Sundays 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Mekiel Reuben – Most Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Feelin’ Good Band – Most Fridays 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
- St Croix Ballroom Dancing – Most Thursdays 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
St. Croix Artists: Abby Moon
No matter where you find yourself in St. Croix, art adorns every surface of the island. Murals and brightly colored signs light up the streets. Metal sculptures and installations are placed in front of buildings to entice visitors to enter. As I walk down the street in Frederiksted, almost every store or restaurant has custom art, often depicting the details and history of St. Croix. The amount of passion and celebration for the culture seethes through each brushstroke and truly expresses the passion of the Crucians. St. Croix artists truly reinforce the beauty that emblazons this majestic place.