RECURRING EVENTS
First Fridays • 10am-2pm, Creative Clay Outdoor Art Market, 1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport • 6-9pm, Concert in front of Studio Movie Grill, Seminole City Center, 11201 Park Blvd. N, Seminole
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
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. • 9am-2pm, Market on The Bluffs, 2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs. Farmers Market/craft event on the street in front of Belleair Bluffs City Hall. • The Market Marie,10am-3pm, Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater • 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 • 10am-2pm, Crossroads Market, Crossroads Christian Church, 1645 Seminole Blvd., Largo • 10am-5pm, Creative Pinellas at Pinewood, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo • 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 • 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.
4th Sunday •Lealman Farmers Market 10am-2pm, Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg
ONGOING
Through 3/16 – Pickleball at The Pier
St. Pete Athletic is bringing America’s favorite new sport to one of St. Petersburg’s most iconic locations. Hours are 10am-7pm Sun-Thurs and 8am-9pm Fri-Sat. at the Splash Pad. Play all day for $5; paddle and balls can be rented for another $5.
Through 3/22 – Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training
$14-$51, 1:05pm, Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. Single game tickets at https://www.mlb.com/rays/spring-training
Through 3/23 – Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training
$17-$56, 1:07pm, TD Ballpark, 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5kyvxwsr
Through 3/27 – Skinner + Skinner
Free, 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete. In their first ever joint exhibition, father and son artists Arthur and Joe Skinner present their separate bodies of work. They use traditional methods to create contemporary works of art that pay homage to the overlooked and the ephemeral. Both began their artistic careers as printmakers, but Arthur now focuses on drawing, while Joe has expanded into the experimental use of mixed media.
Through 3/27 – Illustrating the News
Free, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete. A retrospective collection of over 30 years of artwork by Joe Tonelli, chief news artist at the St. Petersburg Times under whose artistic direction the paper developed a unique and acclaimed identity in the news and art worlds. His work earned numerous awards and a Pulitzer Prize nomination. This exhibition highlights hundreds of his illustrations. Public reception is 3/8, 5-8pm.
UPCOMING
3/4 – Dunedin Mardi Gras
Free, festival begins 3pm Downtown Dunedin (Main Street), parade begins 7pm, Douglas Avenue. Don’t miss this chance to experience Mardi Gras magic in true Dunedin style with live music and performances, food trucks, local vendors, and specialty drinks. And all of it is family-friendly!
3/7, 9, 11 – St. Pete Opera presents A Little Night Music
$15-$130, 3/7: 8pm, 3/9: 2pm, 3/11: 7:30pm; Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Pete. A whirlwind of Intrigue centering on the tangled relationships between a middle-aged lawyer, his very young wife, his former lover and her current paramour. The lush, waltz-inspired score and iconic song “Send in the Clowns’ weaves a complex web of bittersweet passion, jealousy and second chances. Sung in English with the words projected above the stage. https://ci.ovationtix.com/36810/production/1197542
3/8 – Underground Book Fair at the Jack Kerouac House
$5 (suggested donation), 1-6pm, 5169 Tenth Ave. N, St. Pete. Meet and shop with local authors, booksellers, vinyl and collectible pop-up shops, artists, and more while hanging out in Jack Kerouac’s St. Petersburg home. Authors will read from and discuss their works, and shops will talk about what they do. Donations go to the Kerouac House, a nonprofit organization.
3/8 – St. Pete CommUNITY Festival
Free admission, 2-9pm, Azalea Park, 7335 13th Ave. N, St. Pete. The festival features a diverse array of activities, entertainment and food for attendees of all age. From live music and performances to a bustling Vendor Village and Kid’s Corner, there’s something for everyone. Meet local artists and engage with community organizations. Hosted by the Council of Neighborhood Associations.
3/8 – Nautical Flea Market
Free admission, 7am-1pm, Gulfport Municipal Marina, 4630 29th Ave. S, Gulfport. Find a variety of marine-related items, collectibles, and unique treasures. Whether you’re looking for fishing gear, boating accessories, or just love a good bargain, this is the event for you. For more information, contact the Marina Office at 727-893-1071.
3/8 – Gulfport’s Permit-Free Citywide Garage Sale
Temporary signage will be permitted where the sale is being held, if it does not interfere/block pedestrian/vehicle traffic views or permanent street signs. Vehicles will be permitted to temporarily park in residential-only or resident decal-required parking the day of the sale if they do not interfere/block rights of way or normal flow of traffic.
3/8-9 – 12th Annual Awakening into the Sun Festival
Free admission, 10am-9pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, North Straub Park, downtown St. Pete. Co-sponsored by the city of St. Pete, the event features a live performance by Mikel Soulhop AKA Mika Pella, the acoustic stylings of Jenna Denèe, and a Zero Waste Fashion Show produced by Neon Dreams Productions & Media featuring designs by Tailor Sallee. The Treasure Island Drum Circle will play, and a 360 Video Booth will be onsite. There also will be yoga, food vendors, and an indie market with more than 80 vendors.
3/8-9 – St. Pete Fine Art Show by Hot Works
Free admission, 10am-5pm, outside Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Pete. Only original, handmade artwork is permitted. A Youth Art Competition is integrated within the art show. All students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. More information can be found at www.hotworks.org/kids.
3/8-9 – Back to the Beach: Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights
Free admission, 10am-6pm, Treasure Island Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd. This festival offers something for everyone: a giant sand sculpture symbolizing Treasure Island’s journey of recovery and renewal, and colorful and creative kites overhead in the sky. Throughout the day, there will be live music, food truck offerings, and unique goods from local vendors.
3/9 – 2025 Spring Pedal Pub with Keep Pinellas Beautiful
$55, 2:30-4:30pm, downtown St. Pete. Experience light exercise, fresh air, and refreshments with friends in an exploration of the city’s sights. This two-hour tour will highlight some of KPB’s partners and provide a fun way to support your local Keep America Beautiful affiliate. Proceeds from the event will help fund cleanup and beautification initiatives across Pinellas County. Ticket includes the Pedal Pub Experience and drinks on the go. https://tinyurl.com/mrynj3m8
3/15 – Paddy Fest St. Pete
$10/kids 13 and under free, 11am-9pm, Williams Park, 330 Second Ave. N, St. Pete. Bag pipes. Traditional dancing. Green beer. Leprechaun wrestling. Need I say more? Whether you’re Irish or just Irish at heart, this event is perfect for anyone looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style. Leashed pets OK. https://tinyurl.com/yc3wsnbv
3/15-16 – 2025 Tour of the Arts
Free admission, 10am-5pm, the Historic Kenwood neighborhood. Come to the eighth annual Tour of the Arts (formerly Artist Studio Tour) and explore the art and culture of St. Pete’s first “suburb.” This self-guided tour is a once-a-year opportunity not only to browse and collect the best local art from the artists themselves, but to chat with them one-on-one. The 29 artists who are opening their homes and studios encompass ceramicists, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, mixed multi-media artists, fine art painters and more. Begin anywhere you like – maps are available online at https://kenwoodartistenclave.org/artist-studio-tour/
3/13-16 – Reggae Rise Up Music Festival
$65-$95 single day admission, 4-10pm Thurs/noon-10pm Fri-Sun., Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive, St. Pete. One of the largest reggae festivals in the country, bands including Sting and Shaggy, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, and Dirty Heads will perform on multiple stages. Check out interactive activities and large-scale art installations; enjoy the food and drink from craft vendors. Bring a blanket or chair to relax on. Shuttles will run roughly every 15 minutes. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ys94u26e
3/14 and 4/11 – SPB Spring Concert Series
Free, 7pm, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. Bring your friends, family and chairs and enjoy a night of live entertainment! Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. The 3/14 concert will be a Bob Segar tribute; the 4/11 concert will be U2.0, A Tribute to U2.
3/15 – Indian Shores St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Free admission, 11am-4pm, Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores. Irish music and dancers, food, wine, and, of course, bagpipes and green beer! There’s more: arts and crafts, a book sale, and the Women’s Club charity basket raffle. Free shuttle service to and from Tiki Gardens beach access parking lot.
3/17-23 — Spring Break Bounce Bash
$15 kids under 10/ $10.95 adults, $25 VIP, discounts available online, 10am-4pm, DK Farms, 1750 Lake Ave. SE, Largo. Three bounce houses, hayrides and a new maze. Pedal cart racetrack, outdoor games, goat and cow cuddles, animal feedings, mini golf and more. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mvev5e96
3/18 – Traditional Japanese Kimono Painting by Scara Abe
$5 members/ $10 non-members, 6-7:30pm, Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Pete. In conjunction with Dali’s special exhibition, “The Subversive Eye: Surrealist and Experimental Photography from the David Raymond Collection,” enjoy an evening of music and live traditional Japanese painting by Scara Abe from Tokyo. Scara’s performance expresses a sacred experience of creating Kachō Fūgetsu art and the opportunity to purchase her artwork. She writes: “I am an artist dedicated to expressing the profound beauty, soul and ancient mystique of Japan. Through deep connection with the forest, I listen to the voices of nature, offering prayers for the earth and the cosmos while creating art that bridges present experiences with future possibilities.” She has been honored with numerous awards both in Japan and internationally.
3/22 – Gulfport Art in the Yard
Free, 10am-4pm, throughout Gulfport. This community art sale is a bi-annual event occurring in March and November that is open to all artists who reside in Gulfport. All artwork is created by the individual artists. It is a grassroots event sponsored by the city and organized by a few artists for the benefit of the entire arts community.
3/23 – Farm to Fillet
$150 and up, 12:30pm, Mote Aquaculture Research Park, 12300 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Enjoy lunch under the oaks and exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Mote’s rapidly growing research park. Hear directly from Mote scientists about their work to advance sustainable aquaculture technology to feed the world, to restock depleted fish populations, to mitigate red tide, and to restore Florida’s coral reef. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3epak7we
3/28-39 – John’s Pass Seafood Festival
Free admission, Friday noon-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm, John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. Established in 1980, the festival has evolved to offer a rich blend of local seafood, live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and charitable events that support community partners. Today, the festival continues its tradition of focusing on local food, restaurants, vendors, and music, promising an unforgettable celebration of the rich history and vibrant culture of John’s Pass Village and Madeira Beach.
4/5 – Dunedin Highland Games and Festival
$20 in advance, $25 at the gate, 12 and under free with paying adult. VIP levels also available; 8am-6:30pm, Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin. Organizers call this “the best Highland Games in the country,” and the lineup of activities certainly supports that claim: piping, drumming and pipe band competitions with the best individuals and bands in the country…The Florida Open Highland Dance Championship and the Kilted 5K Trial Run…Scottish Heavyweight Athletics and vendors selling Scottish food, crafts, clothes and whatnot. Celtic Conundrum performs throughout the day. Parking offsite at Dunedin High School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, North Dunedin Baptist Church and Garrison Jones Elementary, free shuttle buses to the gate. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3ukvk62z
4/5 – Third Annual Gulfport Golf Classic
$150, 7am check-in, 8am shotgun start, Bardmoor Golf and Country Club, 8001 Cumberland Road, Seminole. One hundred percent of the proceeds directly support the capital building campaign of the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center. Nineteenth Hole celebration at 1pm with food, music, awards and open bar. Registration and sponsorship information at https://tinyurl.com/23vbyrs4
4/5-6 – Mainsail Art Festival
Free admission, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete. Mainsail Art Festival is ranked one of the Top 14 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide. This is a cashless event.
4/11-13 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival
General admission $75/day; $180 3-day pass, VIP tickets available. Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete. Winner of the International Blues Foundation’s “Keeping The Blues Alive” award as the nation’s top blues festival. This year’s artists include Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Tab Benoit, JJ Grey & Mofro, Walter Trout, Taj Farrant, Ana Popovic, Curtis Salgado, Ruthie Foster, North Mississippi Allstars, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Selwyn Birchwood, Mathias Lattin, Tad Robinson, DK Harrell, Sierra Green & The Giants. https://tinyurl.com/3cn32acw
4/11-27 – Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
$14, under 12 free, Sun-Thurs 10am-9pm/Fri-Sat 10am-10pm. One Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach. Explore the expansive 24,000-square-foot structure that encompasses the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit. Some 17 professional sand sculptors, from all corners of the globe, work their magic to transform Clearwater Beach’s famous sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures. The festival offers free sand sculpting classes, live music, fireworks, artisans, food vendors and more! Additionally, Pier 60 Park features a Ferris Wheel and amusements for added thrills. A cashless event. https://www.sugarsandfestival.com/p/tickets
4/12 – MAACM Gala: Framing the Future
$275, 6pm, Museum of the American Arts and Craft Movement, 355 Fourth St. N, St. Pete. An evening celebrating the elegance and beauty of the Arts and Crafts movement. Musicians from the Florida Orchestra will set the mood while you sip on cocktails and enjoy an antipasto spread during an exclusive preview of the newest exhibition, Masterpieces of American Frame Design, featuring more than two dozen examples of early 20th Century hand-crafted frames. Dinner will be followed by a live auction hosted by David Rago, star of Antiques Road Show. The night ends with dessert provided by Nothing Bunt Cakes, The Artistic Wisk, and Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn and a performance by the French-inspired Gypsy Jazz ensemble Hot Club SQR. Tickets: https://my.museumaacm.org/2492/3100?ver=81868523
4/12 – 5K by the Bay
$32.50 (early registration), 8am start, Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, 105 Veterans Memorial Lane. The race is chip timed. Cost of registration also includes T-shirt and medal. All proceeds benefit the Gramatica Family Foundation and its mission to positively impact the quality of life of our veterans through housing initiatives. https://tinyurl.com/5cw7nnm4
4/15 – Jess Cramp: Untold Story of Sharks
$25, 7pm, Straz Center, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa. Dr. Jess Cramp taps into the National Geographic archives to discover the work of 20th-century women leading shark science and storytelling before she dives into her own cutting-edge research and conservation. Swim alongside her under the vibrant waters of the South Pacific to find out what it truly means to save sharks. https://tinyurl.com/mv6esw9x