ON-GOING EVENTS
Through Sunday, February 23 – Bassmi Exhibit
Free, The Hermitage, 151 7th St. S, St. Petersburg. Bassmi’s work is in corporate and private collections and has been widely exhibited in the United States and abroad. The soaring spaces of The Hermitage really allow his paintings to be appreciated. 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org
Through Sunday, March 1 – Spirit Lines: Helen Hardin Etchings
10 am – 5 pm daily/10 am – 8 pm Tuesdays, $10 – $20, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. Features all 23 first editions of the artist’s copper plate etchings, completed in Hardin’s last years. Accompanying the prints are select copper plates used to make the images, as well as an exploration of the etching process. 727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org
Through Wednesday, April 29 – Midnight in Paris: Surrealism at the Crossroads,1929
10 am – 5:30 pm daily/10 am – 8 pm Thursdays, $10 – $25, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Immerses visitors in this particularly rich and vital creative era by examining the works, friendships and clashes of Jean Arp, André Breton, Luis Buñuel, Alexander Calder, Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, René Magritte, Joan Miró, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Yves Tanguy and others. 727.823.3767 thedali.org
Through Sunday, May 10 – Art of the Stage: Picasso to Hockney
10 am – 5 pm Monday – Saturday/10 am – 8 pm Thursday/noon – 5 pm Sunday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Features over 100 studies for scene, costume, curtain, and program designs, as well as maquettes and costumes by noted artists from the nineteenth century to the present day. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org
EVENTS CALENDAR
Thursday, February 6 through Monday, February 17 – Florida State Fair
Times vary, $5 and up, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. Carnival games, rides, food, entertainment and exhibits. Special days and discounts. floridastatefair.com
Saturday, February 8 – pARTy of the STrAnGE
6:46 – 9:16 pm, $100/$175, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Features stage-inspired dress, edgy entertainment, flamboyant food, dramatic drinks, and other surprises. A fascinating evening of performance arts merging with the arts focus of the new Museum exhibition Art of the Stage. stuartsociety.donorshops.com
Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9 – Clearwater Elegant & Depression Glass Show & Sale
10 am – 4:30 pm Saturday/11 am – 3 pm Sunday, $7, Morningside Recreation Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater. Featuring American-made glassware and pottery. Dealers from across the country. 860.614.7133
Sunday, February 9 – TFO Brass Quintet – All That Jazz
3 pm, Pay what you can, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. The Woodson Concert Series is one of several TFO programs that aim to offer a wider variety of extraordinary music to a wider audience, especially in venues outside the traditional concert hall. All proceeds benefit the museum. woodsonmuseum.org
Tuesday, February 11 – Adventures with Swallow-tailed Kites
7 pm, Free, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Learn about Margaret Haas’s experiences with swallow-tailed kites. 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve
Tuesday, February 11 – Wine & Design | Woodcut Valentines
5:30 – 8 pm, $30 Members/$35 Non-members, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. Learn the art of relief printmaking, from drawing and design to carving and printing. Create your own set of 12 Valentine’s Day cards. Class fee includes all materials and a glass of wine. Reservations recommended. 727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org
Thursday, February 13 – Foster Care Awareness Breakfast
7:30 – 9 am, Free, Starkey Road Baptist Church, 8800 Starkey Rd., Seminole. A hot delicious breakfast with key community, business and faith-based leaders to address the great need for foster parents in Pinellas County. RSVP: 717.266.0266 admin@manupandgo.org
Thursday, February 13 – Meet Clyde Butcher
4 – 6 pm, Free, Clyde Butcher St. Armands Gallery, 55 South Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota. Join Clyde for a reception and book signing. The gallery will have a variety of Clyde’s photographs on display, as well as books and gifts that can be purchased and signed by the artist. RSVP starmands@clydebutcher.com 941.702.8818 clydebutcher.com/galleries
Friday, February 14 – Andrea Bocelli
8:30, $79 and up, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Bocelli’s fans will be treated to a repertoire of soaring arias, crossover hits, music from his #1 album Si and famed love songs in honor of the Valentine’s season. 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com
Friday, February 14 – Soul Night Valentines Ball w/Swing Time
8 – 11 pm, $15, Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Live music & dancing. Valentine’s décor, prizes, candy, all ages, cash bar.727.893.1070 swingtime.info/soul.html
Friday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day Dinner
7 – 10 pm, $250/$300 per couple, Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa. Bring your special someone and enjoy the undersea views and thousands of animals and plants native to Florida and around the world. Reception hour and candlelight dinner. 813.273.4000 flaquarium.org
Friday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day Group Wedding
2 pm, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. A single ceremony will unite all couples in attendance on the most romantic day of the year. The couples and their guests will celebrate with wedding cake and refreshments provided by local sponsors. The Clerk will waive the normal $30 ceremony fee. Standard marriage license fees will still apply. 727.582.2100 flbg.org
Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 – French Fry Fest
6 pm Friday/10 am Saturday, Free, Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Over 30 food trucks serving up special french fry inspired dishes as well as their regular cuisine. Live music. gulftobayfta.org
Saturday, February 15 – Night Blow
7 – 10 pm, $35 – $50, Morean Glass Studio, 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg. A unique experience, glassblowing in the dark with only molten glass and fire as a source of light. 727.822.7872 moreanartscenter.org
Saturday, February 15 – Senior Excursion – Florida State Fair
8:30 am – 4 pm, $15, SPB Recreation Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Carnival games, rides, food, entertainment and exhibits. Cost covers transportation only. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com
Saturday, February 15 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk
6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com
Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 – Dunedin Craft Festival
10 am – 5 pm, Free, 271 Main St., Dunedin. Ceramic planters, functional pottery, hair accessories, handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and an expansive Green Market. artfestival.com
Sunday, February 16 – Gulfport Peace, Love & Pride Festival
Noon – 6 pm, Free, In and around the Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Family-friendly event. Live music. Dozens of vendors. gulfportpride.com
Sunday, February 16 – Love, Opera Style!
3 – 5:30 pm, Free (donations welcome), Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Features favorite arias from popular operas, Broadway tunes, and various popular songs. Door prizes and refreshments. All ages welcome and encouraged to attend. facebook.com/MatineeOperaPlayers
Sunday, February 16 – Tampa Bay Bridal Show
Noon – 4 pm, Free, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Spend the afternoon with the area’s bridal experts! Look for great fashions, tips and wedding advice plus door prizes, giveaways and more. tampabay.com/expos
Monday, February 17 – Learn All About Kimono!
10 am, Free for first-time guests, Ikebana International, St. Petersburg Chapter 65, Chapel on the Hill Church – Evans Hall, 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole. The presentation will include the history, types of kimono, dressing process and the care of kimono. 727.363.6888 ikebanastpetersburg.com
Tuesday, February 18 – Annual Spaghetti Dinner
5 – 8 pm, $10/$12, Isle of Palms Civic Association, Treasure Island Community Center, 12601 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. The dinner is open to the public. Dine in or to go. Shelly 860.480.3035 iopca.org
Tuesday, February 18 through Friday, February 21 – St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs
Various times, Free. The 3-1/2 day conference will begin with the keynote address at the Palladium Theater, followed by three full days of panel discussions covering critical international issues at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. worldaffairsconference.com
Wednesday, February 19 – Elder Law and Estate Planning
3 – 4:30 pm, Free, St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Learn about elder law and estate planning topics including having a durable power of attorney and the Medicaid assisted living waiting list. 855.269.4777 baycare.org/events
Thursday, February 20 – Native Plant Hike
9:30 11:30 am, Free, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Walk with a master gardener through the natural area at the east end of the Florida Botanical Gardens. Learn about the native ecosystems and plants. 727.582.2100 flbg.org
Friday, February 21 – Music and a Meal
7 pm, $15, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Featured artist will be folk troubadour, Doug Spears, who will perform at 7:30 pm. A healthy homemade meal is available for purchase separately for $8. 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org
Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 – Annual Shell Show
10 am – 6 pm, $4/under 15 free w/an adult, Seminole Recreation, Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole. Scientific and artistic displays along with dealers selling shells and related items. 727.867.6861 stpeteshellclub.org
Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 – Dancing with the Stars: Live!
8 pm, $38. 75 – $98.75, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. The all-new production features fan-favorite professional dancers wowing audiences with every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com
Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 – Trashy Treasures
6 – 9 pm Friday/9 am – 2 pm Saturday, $10, Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Tampa Bay’s biggest and most beloved art garage sale. Complimentary hot dog, all the fixings and one drink ticket. 727.298.3322 dfac.org
Saturday, February 22 – Gulfport’s Get Rescued Street Fair
10 am – 5 pm, Free, Gulfport Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. Animal rescue organizations, many appearing with adoptable pets, take over Beach Blvd. to raise money and awareness for their causes. Food, DJ music & more. mygulfport.us/recreation/calendar-of-events
Saturday, February 22 – Localtopia
10 am – 5 pm, Williams Park, 330 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local.” Showcases over 250 of the city’s favorite independent businesses and community organizations. localtopia.keepsaintpetersburglocal.org
Saturday, February 22 – Dave Cramer Memorial Pre-Lenten Breakfast
8 – 10 am, $6, Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, 107 16th Ave., St. Pete Beach. “All you can eat menu” consists of pancakes, sausage, orange juice, fruit and coffee and tea. 727.360.5508 www.pagchurch.org
Saturday, February 22 – The Muse Art & Body Art Show
8 – 11 pm, $20/$45, ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Male & female models will be painted for 8 hours in preparation for the event opening. Video art, music, a burlesque show, live performances and lots of surprises. 18+. 727.324.3878 artpoolrules.com
Sunday, February 23 – Music in the Afternoon
2 – 4 pm, Free, St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Live music. Sit back and relax or show off your dance moves while overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. Light refreshments will be provided. 727.363.9245 spbrec.com
Sunday, February 23 – Paczki-Polish Doughnut Dance
2 – 6 pm, $8/$10, St. Petersburg Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a traditional Polish doughnut. A Polish platter dinner will be served from 2 to 3:30 pm at a cost of $10. Dance to the music of the Polka Generations Band from 3 – 6 pm. 727.360.4939 polishsociety.org
Wednesday, February 26 through Sunday, March 1 – St. Petersburg Jazz Festival
7:30 pm, $25 – $125, The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Five evenings of great jazz including Alexis Cole, O Som Do Jazz, José Valentino Ruiz, Rafael Pereira, The Conglomerate, Leon Foster Thomas, Tal Cohen, Helios Jazz Orchestra and Jason Charos. 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org
Thursday, February 27 – Night Market St. Pete
6 – 10 pm, Free, St. Pete Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Over 50 local craft vendors, food, bar, DJ spinning the hits and more. Kid and pet friendly. sidelotstpete.com
Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, February 29 – Home and Garden Flea Market
5 – 7 pm Friday/9 am – 3 pm Saturday/9 am – 1 pm Sunday, $5 Friday/Free Sat. & Sun., Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg. Antiques, collectibles, books, household items, plants, clothing, jewelry, knick-knacks. 727.381.8920 gardenclubstpetersburg.org
Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 8 – Florida Strawberry Festival
Noon – 11 pm Tuesday – Friday/10 am – 11 pm weekends and Monday, $4 – $10, Strawberry Festival Grounds, 303 N Lemon St., Plant City. Fresh strawberries, newly created foods, headline entertainment, rides, agriculture, artwork and exhibitors and crafts along with free acts. flstrawberryfestival.com
Friday, February 28 – Seventh Annual MUSE Awards
7 pm, $125, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. A night of provocative musings and muses; live art performances from the turn of the century variety to the cultural future. Enjoy gourmet bites, crafted cocktails and decadent dessert bars. And, of course, the annual recognition of artists and those who support the arts in the community. stpeteartsalliance.org
Friday, February 28 – Star Party at the Preserve
7 – 8:30 pm, $3, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Observe the wonders of the night sky and learn about the planetary and lunar cycles during a Star Party with the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club (SPAC). SPAC will provide high-powered telescopes to allow visitors to see planets, stars, and the moon from a new perspective. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org
Friday, February 28 – The River and the Wall
7 pm, Free, International Cinema Series, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Worlds collide when two filmmakers, a river guide, a conservationist, and a field ornithologist travel the length of the US-Mexico border to consider the ecological effects of building a border wall. 727.864.7979 eckerd.edu/internationalcinema
Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 1 – Up Up and Away Florida Hot Air Balloon Festival
2 pm – 10 pm Friday/7 am – 10 pm Saturday/7 am – 8 pm Sunday, $15/$20 + parking, Sun n’ Fun Expo Campus, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. Watch the Lakeland skyline transform into a mix of bright, brilliant colors as hot air balloons launch. Balloon rides, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food options, skydivers, helicopter rides. upupandawayflorida.com
Saturday, February 29 – Camp-a-Palooza
10 am – 1 pm, Free, Patel Conservatory, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. An afternoon of performances, snacks, games and good times. Take a tour, watch a class and get your first look at the camps and classes offered this summer. 813.222.1002 patelconservatory.org
Saturday, February 29 – It Was a Very Good Year
2 pm, Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton. Some people say that Tony Sands is the next best thing to seeing Frank Sinatra in concert. A must-see for any Sinatra fan. manateeperformingartscenter.com
Saturday, February 29 – PurpleStride
8 am, Free – $40, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Run or walk. Join a vibrant community of survivors, impacted families, loved ones, researchers and advocates committed to ending pancreatic cancer. support.pancan.org/site/TR?fr_id=1890&pg=entry
Sunday, March 1 – Celtic Woman
7 pm, $53.50 – $100.50, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage, while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland’s most talented singers and musicians to the world stage. 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com
Sunday, March 1 – REO Speedwagon
7:30 pm, $40.50 – $100.50, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. For the last five decades, REO Speedwagon has been one of the most electrifying live rock shows on the planet. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com
Friday, March 6 – First Friday St. Pete
5:30 – 10 pm, Free, Central Ave., between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg. A showcase for great bands, great drinks and great food. Proceeds benefit charitable efforts. firstfridaystpete.com
Friday, March 6 – Gulfport First Friday Art & Gallery Walk
6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com
Friday, March 6 – Kenny G
8 pm, $69.50 – $124.50, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Kenny G’s iconic and unique sound — created by fusing elements of R&B, pop, and jazz — has become a staple in contemporary music for over 30 years. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre
Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 – Tampa Bay Boat Show
10 am – 6 pm Friday & Saturday/10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. Showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, from yachts to cruisers, kayaks to standup paddleboards along with multiple vendors for the latest in boating and fishing supplies and accessories. Fishing and Boating Seminar Series. tampabay.com/expos
Thursday, March 5 – Ancient Theater and the Cinema Film Series – Satyricon
7 – 9 pm, $5 plus MFA admission, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Federico Fellini’s wild adaptation of Petronious’ Satyricon, with a lewd play embedded within it reminiscent of a Greek phlyax play. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org
Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 – Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival
9 am – 5 pm Friday & Saturday/9 am – 4 pm Sunday, $3/$5, Linda Pedersen Park, 6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill. Contest, raffles, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks. swampfestweekiwachee.com
Saturday, March 7 – Gulfport Pink Flamingo Tour of Homes
11 am – 5 pm, $20, Scout Hall, 5315 28th St. S, Gulfport. Features homes in the neighborhoods between Beach Blvd. and 49th Street S, south of Gulfport Blvd. msschwartz4@live.com 303.641.5489 pinkflamingohometour.com
Saturday, March 7 – Improv Night
7 pm, $10 – $25, American Stage Improv, Raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. Two shows. Endless laughter. A full evening of raucous comedy in an array of improv styles – from short-form games as seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway? – to UCB-style longform with rich and strange characters, to a fully improvised musical. 727.823.7529 americanstage.org/improv
Saturday, March 7 – Island-Wide Yard Sale
8 am – 2 pm, Free, Isle of Palms. Cost for residents to participate is $5. The Isle of Palms Civic Association will run a food court on 115th Avenue during sale hours. To participate or for information, call Deanne 727.368.6800 or Millie 727.430.2351. iopca.org
Saturday, March 7 – Second Saturday ArtWalk
5 – 9 pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
Saturday, March 7 – WOMAN-MADE Printmaking Festival
11 am – 3 pm, Included in admission, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 E Klosterman Rd, Tarpon Springs. Noted Tampa Bay female printmakers from the artist group 24 Hands will demonstrate print processes, give talks about printmaking, and lead hands-on art activities throughout the event. Docent tours of the exhibition and light refreshments included. 727.712.5762 leeparattner.org
Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 – Awakening Into the Sun Festival
9 am – 6 pm Saturday/10 am – 6 pm Sunday, Free, North Straub Park, 350 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. A weekend of health and wellness activities, spiritual connection, vendor booths, food, drinks and fun in the sun at St. Pete’s downtown waterfront. All ages are welcome. awakeningintothesun.org
Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 – Gasparilla Music Festival
11:30 am – 11 pm Saturday/11:30 am – 9 pm Sunday, $40 – $200, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. The 9th annual festival features over 40 acts on 5 stages along Tampa’s waterfront. gasparillamusic.com
Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 – Vintage Marché
9 am – 6 pm Saturday/9 am – 5 pm Sunday, Free, 2200 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Thousands of square feet of unexpected treasures & curiosities. The best vintage furniture, lighting, home wares, jewelry and clothing. vintagemarche727.com/?page_id=705
Sunday, March 8 – Picnic in the Park
10 am – 3 pm, Free, Henry Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Bring your blanket, pack a picnic basket and invite family and friends to experience the pleasures of a simpler time. Games, strolling models, live theater and continuous entertainment. 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com
Tuesday, March 10 – Florida Red Tide and Other Harmful Algal Blooms on Our Waterways
7 pm, Free, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Learn about the causes and consequences of red tide and other harmful algal blooms in terms of their effects on other marine life as well as potential economic and social impacts. 727.893.7326 stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve
Wednesday, March 11 – André Rieu
8 pm, $69 – $119, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa. André Rieu returns with his 70-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, the largest private orchestra in the world, the Platin Tenors and many international soloists. 813.301.6500 amaliearena.com
Friday, March 13 – Chuck Brodsky
6:30 pm, $25/$30, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This quirky, rootsy singer-songwriter spins stories about baseball, life, pop culture, and politics. 727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com
Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 – Firestone Grand Prix
Times vary, $25 and up, Downtown St. Petersburg. A weekend-long event featuring 3 days jam packed with races, non-stop action and family fun. Whether you are a racing fan, live entertainment fan or just enjoy having a good time, there is a little something for everyone during this festival. gpstpete.com
Saturday, March 14 – Art Garfunkel
8 pm, $49.50 – $105, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre
Saturday, March 14 – Gulfport Health & Wellness Expo
10 am – 2 pm, Free, Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Health screenings, demonstrations, and healthy food choices. A wealth of information concerning health, recreational activities, and ways to increase self-confidence. gulfportseniorfoundation.org
Saturday, March 14 – Second Saturday ArtWalk
5 – 9 pm, Free, including trolley. Art districts throughout the city of St. Petersburg. An evening of art, opening receptions and galleries galore. Free trolley offers transport between the different districts. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
Saturday, March 14 – The Best of Times
2 and 8 pm, $15/$20, Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. A celebration of songs by the legendary composer Jerry Herman. 727.446.1360 franciswilsonplayhouse.org
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 – Annual Ikebana Exhibition
10 am – 6 pm Saturday/10 am – 4pm Sunday, $5 suggested donation, Treasure Island Community Center, 154 106th Ave., Treasure Island. The theme is “Sticks and Stones.” Demonstrations will be held each day. ikebanastpetersburg.com
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 – Crafty Fest
11 am – 5 pm, Free, Art Pool Galleries, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. This market with an artsy slant includes local arts, Etsy crafters, vintage and retro goods, jewelry and plants. artpoolrules.com
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 – The Green Frog Moon Festival
10 am – 5 pm, $7 donation, Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. A live musical event including Native Style Flute, Celtic, Drums, Didgeridoo. Arts & crafts vendors. Silent auctions. Benefits Sacred Lands. 727.347.0354 sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org
Sunday, March 15 – Florida Shamrock Distance Classic
7 am, $35 – $110, Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde. Put on your green and celebrate the arrival of spring at the 11th Annual Florida Shamrock Halfathon, 10K (new!) and 5K. floridashamrockhalfathon.com
Friday, March 20 – Art Splash
6:30 pm, $50, SunTan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. A fun evening with dinner, dancing and a focus on art. Fundraiser supporting Suntan Art Center. carolynljames@hotmail.com 727.313.1092 suntanart.org
Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 – Quilt Local: Celebrating Quilts and Community
10 am – 6 pm Friday/10 am – 5 pm Saturday, $10, The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Judged show, vendors, presentations/demonstrations, silent auction, raffles, baby & mom boutique, AQS certified quilt appraisals. suncoastquiltingcircle.org
Friday, March 20 – Swan Lake
12:55 pm, $25, Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema, Eckerd College, Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Technically challenging and filled with vibrant emotion, with a stunning and world-famous corps de ballet in perfect unison, the legendary love story between Prince Siegfried and the dual personalities Odette/Odile. eckerd.edu/olli/ballet
Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22 – Reggae Rise Up Music Festival
Noon – 10 pm, $60 and up, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Amazing music, food, merchandise, art, activities and good vibes. reggaeriseupflorida.com
Saturday, March 21 – Third Saturday Art & Gallery Walk
6 – 10 pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Shops, galleries and restaurants open late. visitgulfportflorida.com
Saturday, April 4 – Auction & Gala
6 – 10 pm, Admiral Farragut Academy, 501 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Live entertainment and dancing, live and silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert, open bar ages 21 and up. ffa@farragut.org