ON-GOING EVENTS
Through Sunday, March 28 – Living Color: The Art of the Highwaymen
10am–5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday/10am–8pm Thursday/10am –5pm Saturday & Sunday, $5/$10, Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Sixty paintings from five outstanding private collections, featuring the works of the core group of Florida Highwaymen. 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org
Through Sunday, March 28 – Trashy Treasures – March MADNESS Version
9am–7pm, Free admission, Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. DFAC’s award-winning and much-loved ART Garage Sale is going virtual. There will still be lots of great art, specially-presented art supplies, jewelry, books, and, well, maybe even the kitchen sink to be had. The only difference is, all of the shoulder-to-shoulder jostling for position and bidding will take place safely distanced in the virtual realm. Bidding starts March 1. 727.298.3322 dfac.org
Through March 31 – Manatee County Heritage Days
Hours and venues vary. Reenactments, special exhibits, lectures, classes, walking tours, open houses and family programming, and digital events will highlight the month’s events. Events take place this year both virtually, as well as throughout Manatee County communities. Through these events, participants can experience the pioneer lifestyle and learn how Manatee County has grown and developed. 914.741.4070 manateeclerk.com
Through Sunday, April 4 – From Chaos to Order
Noon–5pm Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday/noon–8pm Thursday, Friday/10am–5pm Saturday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. The first exhibition to focus on the aesthetics of Greek Geometric art, and the first to demonstrate how stylistic principles in visual art during the Geometric period reflect a characteristically Greek idea of “the beautiful” (kallos). 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org
Through Sunday, April 11 – Van Gogh Alive
11am–6pm Wednesday through Sunday, $8 – $25, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Experience Vincent van Gogh’s works in an immersive art installation that opens a new window into the celebrated painter’s artistic genius. From his famous “Starry Night” to his radiant “Sunflowers,” Van Gogh’s vibrant work invites viewers to revel in color, light and sound. Visitors will feel the sensation of walking right into Van Gogh’s paintings – an experience that is both educational and inspiring. Advance tickets are required. 727.823.3767 thedali.org
EVENTS CALENDAR
Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 21 – Disenchanted!
8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday/2pm Sunday, $114 Table of four, Eight O’Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth. This laugh-out-loud 90-minute musical is perfect for a girls’ night or any night where women want to feel empowered. 727.587.6793 eightoclocktheatre.com
Wednesday, March 10 – Suntan Art Center Members’ Show Reception
5:30–8pm, Free, Suntan Art Center at Don Vista Arts Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Will be held outside in the parking lot. Masks and social distancing required. An official farewell event for Lidbit. 727.367.3818 suntanart.org
Thursday, March 11 – Webinar: Raising Urban Chickens
7pm, Free, Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. Elise Pickett, owner of The Urban Harvest in St. Petersburg, shares the inside scoop on sustainable chicken care in your backyard. From coops and feed to behavior and egg production, this evening class is something to crow about. 727.892.5715 sunkengardens.org
Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 – Will Evans in Concert
7:30, $20/$25, Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor/
Will Evans has spent the last decade as the primary songwriter and frontman for the New England based Roots Rock outfit Barefoot Truth. After four albums and 50 million-plus plays on Pandora & Spotify, he embarked on his solo journey and has since released three additional full-length albums and toured extensively.
727.725.4018 safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com
Saturday, March 13 – Butterflies of Florida via Zoom
10am, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Join Weedon Island Preserve staff for a virtual visit from environmental specialist and butterfly expert Don Stillwaugh as he discusses butterfly natural history, identification, recommended local places to look for butterflies, and how to get more actively involved. 727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org
Saturday, March 13 – FWCOS Orchid Repotting Clinic and Plant Sale
9am–noon, Free, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society (FWCOS) members will repot your orchids and provide you with information on orchid culture. The cost for repotting is $1 per inch, with all proceeds going to FWCOS to offset the cost of the materials. The event will take place under the Tropical Pavilion in the East Gardens.
727.582.2100 flbg.org
Saturday, March 13 – Get Fit St. Pete: Trail Fun Run
9–10am, Free, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. All levels welcome. ADMISSION IS FREE! This event is presented by the team of running coaches at St. Pete Running Company. healthystpetefl.com/st-pete-healthy-events
Saturday, March 13 – Nautical Flea Market
7am –2pm, Free admission, Gulfport Marina, 4630 29th Ave. S, Gulfport. Interested in unloading nautical equipment or finding cool fishing gear? Look no further than the Gulfport Marina’s Nautical Flea Market. Call Harbormaster Denis Frain at 727.893.1071.
Saturday, March 13 – Second Saturday ArtWalk
The studios and galleries of the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District will welcome visitors. Each venue will set their own Saturday hours. COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running because of a lack space for social distancing.
stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
Saturday, March 13 – Serenity Live Stream
8pm, Free, The Florida Orchestra. Michael Francis, conductor, Ahmed Alabaca: Across the Calm Waters of Heaven – A Piece for Peace, Tomaso Albinoni: Concert for Oboe No. 2, Max Richter: On the Nature of Daylight, Vaughan Williams: Variations on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Barber: Adagio for Strings. Register online. 727.662.7286 floridaorchestra.org
Saturday, March 13 – Winterfest on the Rocks (Virtual Event)
10am–4pm, Free, Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 1st St., Indian Rocks Beach.
A virtual experience, via “CEC” (Calvary Episcopal Church) on Facebook Live and other social media locations. Highlights arts and crafts vendors from near and far as well as local small businesses. An in-home “Shop ‘til You Drop” extravaganza. Live music and entertainment will be featured during the day and there will be a “Southern Hospitality” meal available for take-out.
727.595.2874 or 727.580.8237 calvaryirb.org/winterfest
Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14 – City Wide Garage Sale
7am–7pm, Madeira Beach. Residents interested in participating are encouraged to follow social distancing guidelines and wear masks when interacting with visitors. madeirabeachfl.gov/event/city-wide-garage-sale
Thursday, March 18 – Virtual Cocktails & Collections
6:30–7:30 pm, Free for Members/$10 Nonmembers, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill will discuss an exciting, recent addition to the Post-War American Art gallery: Lee Krasner’s Re-Echo (1957), part of a generous loan from Art Bridges in Bentonville, Arkansas. 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org
Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21 – Gulf Beaches Rotary Spring Break Waterfront Festival
3–11pm Thursday/noon–11pm Friday and Saturday/noon–9pm Sunday, Free, Madeira Beach Recreation Complex and R.O.C. Park, 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach. A four-day , fun-filled event with a collection of carnival rides, live entertainment, as well as awesome food and craft vendors. Proceeds benefit local charities and other non-profit organizations. 727.392.0665
Saturday, March 20 – Feed the Critters Food Truck Rally
11am–3pm, Free, McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St N, Largo.
Visit one of the food trucks for some good eats, and then meet the special raptors and reptiles and drop some money into their donation boxes, or take a chance on a raffle item. playlargo.com
Saturday, March 20 – 2021 Great American Cleanup – Clam Bayou Cleanup
9am–noon, Free, Clam Bayou Nature Park, Miriam St. S, Gulfport.
This is a perfect opportunity to volunteer your groups, family members, neighbors or just come on down solo to meet everyone and enjoy a beautiful morning at Clam Bayou. 732.310.4932 facebook.com/GulfportGrassRoots
Saturday, March 20 – Motown Magic
2pm and 7pm, $26, Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave., Bradenton.
This show reintroduces audiences to The Temptations, The Platters, The Drifters, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Sam Cooke, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Aretha Franklin, and other favorites. manateeperformingartscenter.com
Saturday, March 20 – Paul Anka Sings Sinatra
8pm, $59 – $198.75, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater.
Paul Anka, one of the biggest teen idols of the late ’50s, shaped a generation with hits like “Diana,” “Lonely Boy” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.”
727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com
Saturday, March 20 – Paula Poundstone
7:30pm, $35 – $95, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. A popular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the weekly comedy news quiz Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, she is heard in 5 million homes across the country as she matches wits with some of the country’s leading pundits. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre
Saturday, March 20 – Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon
9am, Free, Demens Landing Park, Bayshore Dr. SE & 1st Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. Bring your family, bring your dogs, bring your friends and bring your friends’ dogs to the 2021 Walkathon. This free, family-friendly event includes a 3K walk and a Waggin’ Tails Festival with live music, food, vendors and an exciting raffle drawing. Southeastern Guide Dogs’ largest fundraiser of the year. participate.guidedogs.org/site/PageNavigator/walkathon_landing
Saturday, March 20 – Third Saturday IndieFaire
5–9pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard. visitgulfportflorida.com
Wednesday, March 17 – Tampa Bay Senior Expo
10am–3pm, Free, St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.
Attendees at this Expo, one of the Bay area’s most well attended, look forward to free health screenings and accessing investment guidance, travel news, retirement choices and attend a variety of educational seminars. First 150 attendees receive a free $5 gift card to Walgreens.
tampabay.com/expos/senior-expo
Friday, March 19 – Concert Series: Doobie Brothers & Santana Tribute
7–9pm, $5, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your friends, family and chairs and enjoy a night full of live entertainment. This is a ticketed event. Each ticket allows entry for up to 6 people. Each group is expected to maintain its social distance from the next group. Outside food and drinks are permitted. 727.363.9246 stpetebeach.org/489/Parks-Rec
Saturday, March 20 – Ikebana Virtual Annual Exhibition
St. Petersburg Chapter 65, Chapel on the Hill Church – Evans Hall,
12601 Park Blvd., Seminole. Ikebana – centuries-old art of Japanese
floral arranging. 727.580.5470 ikebanastpetersburg.com
Sunday, March 21 – Art in Nature: Watercolor Wildlife
3pm, $40 Members/$50 Nonmembers, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Join artist Dr. Qinghong Wei for an inspiring outdoor watercolor workshop along downtown St. Pete’s scenic waterfront. Under her guidance, you will learn how to sketch elements in nature and paint a waterscape, botanical, or wildlife painting. Artists of all abilities and levels are welcome. 727.892.4200 thejamesmuseum.org
Friday, March 26 – Lecture: Dalí and the 21st Century: The Secret of his Enduring Appeal via YouTube
6–7pm, Free. Dr.Jean-Pierre Isbouts, coauthor of the book “The Dalí Legacy,” will relate Dalí’s activity to the turbulent events of the mid-20th century, including the rise of Surrealism, the Spanish Civil War, the Atomic Age and Postmodern art. He’ll make a compelling case that the artist’s often fraught relationships and faithful adherence to Old Master realism explain why his art still manages to provoke, perplex, and entertain to this day. youtube.com/user/DaliMuseum
Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 – Home & Garden Flea Market
8am–3pm Friday/8am–1pm Saturday, Free admission, Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S, St. Petersburg. Vintage finds, collectibles, unique décor books, jewelry, clothing & accessories, plants & gardening accessories, sweet treats, vendors. Tool sharpening Saturday 9am –1pm.
727.381.1136 gardenclubstpetersburg.org
Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 – Within. Without.
7pm Friday/3pm and 7pm Saturday, $15 Student/$20 General, The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. a dance experience exploring the sensations of loss and the state of being lost. This dance work is split in two sections: the first is a reflection on loss, taking you through the stages of physical grief, while the second investigates the sensation of being lost within a spectrum.
727.895.6620 thestudioat620.org
Sunday, March 28 – Music in the Afternoon
2–4pm, Free, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach.
Features Lew Barrows and the Rhythm Kings. Enjoy listening to live music while taking in the beautiful scenery. Seating is not provided. stpetebeach.org
Tuesday, March 30 – Florida Women Save Florida
1–2:30 pm, $25 Nonmember, Olli at Eckerd College, E-Classroom. Leslie Poole’s talk examines the many avenues Florida women have historically used – often through grassroots activities – to preserve Florida’s natural resources, even before women could vote. Poole’s talk covers topics like birds, forestry, parks, and endangered species; she also traces the rise of women’s rights and their involvement in environmental issues in the 20th century. eckerd.edu/olli/calendar
Friday, April 2 – Gulfport First Friday Walk
5–8pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. A juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Free live music. visitgulfportflorida.com
Saturday, April 3 – South Pacific
7:30pm, $35 – $100, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater.
Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over.
727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com
Sunday, April 4 – Wildlife Safari
10am–2pm, $5 per child, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Join this fun and educational adventure for children through 12 years old! The children begin with a blank Wildlife Passport, then walk along a one-mile loop of adventure with live owls, snakes, baby raccoons, hawks, and more! As kids visit each Wildlife Station, their Passport gets stamped. At the end, kids get a special prize for completing the journey.
727.453.6800 brookercreekpreserve.org
Wednesday, April 7 – Pop! Goes the Garden
6pm –8pm, $65 Members/$75 Nonmembers, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. Learn how to design gorgeous, custom flower arrangements with a celebrated wine tasting room to bring you a night of wine and luscious design. The instructors will provide a flattering selection of flowers and guide you through the construction of your very own fresh floral arrangements. 941.366.5731 selby.org
Thursday, April 8 – Special Consensus in Concert
7pm, $25 donation to artist, Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. These IBMA award-winners and two-time Grammy nominees are fresh off the heels of their #1 hit on the bluegrass charts (Chicago Barn Dance).
727.323.2787 craftsmanhousegallery.com
Friday, April 9 – Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
7pm and 10pm, $29 – $49, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Relive the grit and glory of quintessential ’70s British Rock with cult-hit Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular. There’s no better way to celebrate 50 years of Pink Floyd than with this multi-media laser and light extravaganza.
727.300.2000 themahaffey.com
Friday, April 9 through Saturday, April 24 – A Bad Year for Tomatoes
7pm Friday and Sunday/2pm & 7pm Saturday, $17 Members/$20 Nonmembers, Heritage Museum,100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs. Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven and settles down to write her autobiography. Soon she discovers that dealing with her nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a never-ending struggle. Myra invents a mad, homicidal sister who is kept locked in an upstairs room, but who occasionally escapes long enough to scare off uninvited visitors. tarponarts.org
Saturday, April 10 – Second Saturday ArtWalk
The studios and galleries of the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District will welcome visitors. Each venue will set their own Saturday hours. COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running because of a lack of space for social distancing.
stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
Monday, April 12 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair
10am–noon, Free, St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.
It’s a great day to meet over 50 local employers, higher education schools/universities, and vocational/technical institutions. See how to further develop your skills or the career prospects available in the Tampa Bay area.
Friday, April 16 – The Orchid Experience
7pm, $500, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. The Gardens will be illuminated for an open-air, dazzling light show for this one-night-only Pop Art phenomenon celebrating the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! 941.366.5731 selby.org
Friday, April 16 – Concert Series: Billy Joel, Barry Manilow & Neil Diamond Tributes
7–9pm, $5, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. Bring your friends, family and chairs and enjoy a night full of live entertainment. This is a ticketed event. Each ticket allows entry for up to 6 people. Each group is expected to maintain its social distance from the next group. Outside food and drinks are permitted. 727.363-9246 stpetebeach.org/489/Parks-Rec
Saturday, April 17 – Community Yard Sale
8am–noon, Free to attend, St. Pete Beach Community Center parking lot, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. An outdoor community yard sale. $15 to sell. No tables, chairs or tents provided. 727.363.9245 stpetebeach.org
Saturday, April 17 – Third Saturday IndieFaire
5–9pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard. visitgulfportflorida.com
Saturday, April 17 – Shred Fest 2021
9am–noon, Free, Starkey Road Collection Center, 1551 Starkey Rd., Largo. This easy, drive-through event allows residents to bring up to five boxes of documents for free and secure on-site shredding and recycling. All patrons are to remain in their cars during the event. playlargo.com
Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 – St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Fair
10am–5pm, Free, Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Contemporary crafts from more than 100 of the nation’s most talented artisans. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more, all handmade in America. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn. artfestival.com