RECURRING EVENTS
Tuesdays & 4th Saturday • 9am-3pm, Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. S. gulfporttuesdayfreshmarket.com
Fridays • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport. A juried event featuring emerging and professional artists. First Friday of every month.
Last Friday • 6-9pm, live music at the John’s Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Boardwalk and Shopping Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach
Saturdays • 9am-2pm, St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, First Ave. SE and First St., Al Lang Stadium parking lot near the marina. Celebrating community, food, and creativity. October through May.
1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park,15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach.
2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup. Municipal Pavilion, 11260 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 11185 Gulf Blvd.
• 5-9pm, St. Pete Artwalk. Artists and gallery owners from 40 studios and galleries in five arts districts show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive or park and walk. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
3rd Saturday • 5-9pm, Indie Faire, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Outdoor, socially distanced event in Gulfport features local art, handmade crafts, jewelry, and pottery to locally sourced botanicals.
4th Saturday • Gulfport 4th Saturday Fresh Market 9am-2pm • Pinellas Arts Walk 4-8pm, Pinellas Arts Village Walk, 5600-5800 Park Blvd. (north side), Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park Art Society, Donnelly COVE, Complete Sweet Shoppe, Pompei Factory, Studios @5663, Painting with a Twist, Bottles Pub, and Swartz Gallery.
Sundays • 9am-1pm Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market, Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Local vendors offer everything from gourmet foods to fine art. (November-April). TheBeachMarkets.com. Library Book Sale every third Sunday.
• 10am-2pm/Summer 9am-1pm, Corey Sunday Market, Corey Ave. (74th Ave), St. Pete Beach. Almost a hundred vendors with an emphasis on local fresh, hydroponic and organic veggies, gourmet take-out treats, locally made crafts and live music. (9-1 June – Sept.)
Every other Sunday • 9am-noon, Organic Farming at Eco-Village, 302 15th St. N, St. Pete. Volunteer in a community garden that provides access to fresh organic produce, opportunities for physical activity, connection with nature.
ONGOING
Through June 24 — Florida CraftArt presents :The Alchemy of Art
Free, Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave. The Art of Alchemy is a juried exhibition of 75 original artworks by 31 artists from California, Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. The exhibition includes a celebration of Pride and discussion of resources offered by Metro Health on Wednesday, June 14, at 6pm., an automaton demonstration by Chomick+Meder on the May 13 ArtWalk from 6-8pm, and a curators’ talk on Saturday, June 24 at 4pm.
UPCOMING
June 1-30 — ArtOUT
Free with museum admission, onsite at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art and the Gulfport Public Library, and online. This sixth year of the art show is the second as an international, juried show. Taking the theme of “emergence,” the multi-media visual arts show will feature works by LGBTQ artists and allies who are experiencing a different vibe as we emerge from the pandemic.
June 3 — Third Annual Gulfport Pride
Free, 10am-8pm, Downtown Gulfport Waterfront District. In addition to more than 130 local makers and small businesses, many businesses are planning live music, “fun-raisers,” and even a local business décor contest! Plus two main stages and, of course, a marching band. This event benefits the Gulfport Public Library’s LGBTQ Resource Center.
June 3-July 9 — Oz
$25-$55, times vary by date, freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,. This world premiere musical by freeFall artistic director and music director Michael Raabe explores the genius of L. Frank Baum, creator of the Land of Oz, a dreamer at the dawn of a new age who reinvented the fairy tale in a distinctly American way, painting an idealized and magical vision of a world where witches might be good, and what you’re seeking is already inside you. freefalltheatre.com 727-498-5205
June 9-11 — Ink Mania Expo
$25-$60, Fri & Sat noon-11 p.m., Sun noon-9pm, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Pete. Get a new tattoo, your first tattoo, a cover-up, or a tattoo removal, or just hang out. A family-friendly event. https://inkmaniaexpo.com
June 16 — 18th Annual Tarpon Rodeo
Registration is underway for the 18th Annual Tarpon Rodeo Tournament presented by Great Bay Distributors. The catch-and-release tournament judged by the Coastal Conservation Association will benefit Tampa Bay Watch. Launch from Fort De Soto Park boat ramp at 7am. Teams will vie for $3,000 in prizes. To fish or sponsor, contact Michelle Yepez at myepez@tampabaywatch.org.
June 17 — Ooza Palooza Grilled Cheese & Tater Tot Festival
Free admission, 5-10pm, Albert Whitted Park, downtown St. Pete. Celebrate one of the greatest childhood classics: the grilled cheese, with local food trucks serving up the gooey, melty, cheesy goodness paired with delicious brew from the beer garden. Live music, artists, fun games and Kids Zone.
June 19 — Arts Legacy REMIX: Third Annual Juneteenth Commemoration
Free, 7:30-9pm, Jaeb Theatre, Straz Center, Tampa. This evening of remembrance and celebration will recognize the importance of the date June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were set free, officially ending slavery in America. Featured will be spoken remembrances, writings of historical importance and an original performance.
July 1-2 — Indie*Pendence BBQ
$10, free admission for active-duty military or veterans, Saturday 7pm-1am/Sunday 1-9pm, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 39, 2599 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. Hot BBQ by Pit Master Chris Polidoro, local artists showcasing their work, games, and non-stop music from top area DJs and bands. www.tek-nique.com 813-421-2021
July 4 Fireworks
• The Fourth at the St. Pete Pier, 5-11:30pm. Celebrate America’s birthday with fun activities for all, including the third annual St. Pete Pier Run (see listing below), craft beer garden, food trucks and vendors, live music, roaming entertainers, and of course fireworks!
• Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, 6-8pm, Food and beverage vendors will be onsite. No alcohol, dogs, pop-up tents (during fireworks), boom boxes or other personal fireworks permitted.
July 4 — St. Pete Pier Run
$50/$55, 6:30 and 7:45am, St. Pete Pier. This 4-mile run or walk begins on the St Pete Pier near Spa Beach, goes along the scenic St Pete waterfront, and finishes on the Pier. The course is closed to traffic and is limited to 1,200 runners per wave. There will be one hydration station on course. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mut5stwx
July 14 – The Ries Brothers
Ticket prices TBD, 7pm, Floridian Social Club, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Brothers Charlie and Kevin Jordan started playing the Florida bar circuit as young teenagers. Since then, they’ve played major festivals and supported major artists. This show is 18+. General admission floor is standing room; reserved seating is available. www.thefloridiansocial.com 727-322-4600
July 16 — Second Annual Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival
Free admission, 10am-5pm, St. Pete Pier. Enjoy ice cream and other sweet frozen treats from more than a dozen vendors serving their best creations from soft served, craft scoop ice cream, gelatos, popsicles, and more. Vote for the first ever “Best Ice Cream In Tampa Bay” award.
July 21 — Michael Franti & Spearhead
$36-$86, 7pm, The Sound at Coachman Park, Clearwater. Franti’s coast-to-coast Big Big Love Tour will stop in Clearwater as part of the debut of Pinellas County’s newest entertainment venue. The musician, activist and award-winning filmmaker will be joined by SOJA, Tank & The Bangas, Fortunate Youth, Lawrence, The Dip, Philip Phillips and more. 727-791-7400 www.RuthEckerdHall.com
July 29 — Odyssey Music Festival
$70-$95, 2-10pm, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE. Celebrate, immerse and explore beautiful art in all forms from music, dance, live visual artists, the vendor village and much more in this electronic music festival featuring three stages. 18-plus only. Tickets at https://www.omf20xx.com