1- Celebrate the 4th of July on the 4th!
Most of our local beach communities have planned their festivities for Monday, July 4th! Kick off the day with a 5K at the St. Pete Pier, spend the day in Gulfport with your family competing in their family sand sculpting contest then wrap up the 4th with one of our many local fireworks shows.
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2- Celebrate the 4th of July on the 3rd!
Celebrate the 4th of July a day early on Sunday, July 3rd! Drive up to Buffalo Wild Wings Clearwater for their Independence Day 5K at 9am. Join Dunedin at TD Ballpark for live music starting at 7pm and FIREWORKS at 9pm. OR, just enjoy the free fireworks show (9PM) in Madeira Beach at ROC Park.
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3- Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival Kicks Off
The Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival kicked off its 10th season this week! The Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival is a tuition-free festival bringing together 39 of the world’s aspiring collegiate classical pianists from 17 countries. This summer’s landmark season has as its theme, Legacy of Piano and Planet. See the full schedule for at https://rebeccapenneyspianofestival.org/events/.
4- Relax at The Island Grille in Tierra Verde
Take the whole family out to Tierra Verde’s best place to drink, dine, dock, and play this 4th of July Weekend. The Island Grille truly is a waterfront treasure. Sip at the indoor/outdoor bar (40 seats) or at the fun patio tiki bar. Enjoy happy hour 11am-6pm daily. Listen to live music seven nights a week. Add to your fun day with $5 wristbands for entry to the pool area for a refreshing dip and comfy loungers while ordering from the full food menu and tiki bar beverage service. Read their cover story in Paradise News at paradisenewsfl.com/island-grille.
5- Explore The Visit at The Dalí
The Visit by Yamandú Canosa opens this Saturday, June 18th, at The Dalí Museum in downtown St. Petersburg. The Visit presents the work of Uruguayan-Spanish artist Yamandú Canosa (born 1954). Through the exhibition, Canosa creates a contemplative dialogue between Surrealism and contemporary art. Click here to learn more. Make a day or night of it with our Downtown Concierge column by Nanette Wiser. Find it in our June/July issue or online at paradisenewsfl.com/downtown-concierge/.