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.• 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.
ONGOING
Through 5/5 – American Stage presents Disney’s Beauty & the Beast in the Park
$28-$45, 7:30pm, at Demens Landing, Bayshore Drive and Second Ave. S. The classic fairy tale, as retold by Disney, with talking teapots and clocks, an emotionally stunted beast, and a determined princess. Sing along with the music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Tickets: https://www.americanstage.org/event-calendar
Through 6/23 – Live Conservation of 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle
Free with museum admission $12-$22, 10am-2pm, Tues.-Fri., Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, downtown St. Pete. This small, intensive exhibition focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and carved tabernacle made in Northern Spain during the mid-1600s. The object preserves most of its original surface. However, over time, woodworms, daily use, and even changes in humidity and temperature have damaged the work. Conservationist Luis Seixas from Lisbon is undertaking the cleaning, consolidating, and restoring this precious artifact live within the Miriam Acheson Gallery. Special Saturday sessions 5/4 and 6/1,10am-noon.
UPCOMING
5/1 – St. Pete Library’s Outdoor Early Literacy Program
Free, 4:30-5:30pm, Family Park at the St. Pete Pier. Bring your blanket and be ready for free reading and music fun, for children of all ages!
5/4 – Derby at The Pier
$35 (general) to $5,000 (VIP), 3pm, Spa Beach Park, The St. Pete Pier, downtown St. Pete. Break out your derby hats, sundresses, seersucker suits and bow ties and sip on mint juleps and bourbon cocktails at the largest Kentucky Derby themed party in the area. Presented by 13 Ugly Men to benefit Academy Prep Center. Tickets and information: https://www.eventliveus.com/event/3223855-13-ugly-men-presents-derby-at-the-pier-2024
5/4 – Tampa Bay Chalk Festival
Free, 9:15am-4:30pm, 22nd Street S in St. Pete between Seventh Ave. S and Ninth Ave. S. The sidewalks of the Deuces will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of colorful squares by chalk artists ranging from professionals to beginners. Hosted by the Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project.
5/4 – WMNF Tropical Heatwave
$40, 6pm-1am, The Cuban Club, Ybor City, 2010 Avenida Republica de Cuba (14th St.), Tampa. This locally sponsored, annual music festival celebrates diversity in music, featuring independent artists and a variety of local musicians playing on four stages. Tickets are only available online or at the box office on the day of the show. Tickets: https://www.wmnf.org/wmnf-events/tropical-heatwave-2024/thw-faqs/
5/4-5 – Star Wars Virtual Fan Art Chart Art Event
Free, 7am Sat.-10pm Sun., virtual. In honor of Star Wars weekend, Studio M Art and The Veterans Art Center of Tampa Bay are sponsoring a nationwide, all-ages chalk art competition that anyone can participate in, from wherever they live. Time to use the force (and some chalk) and create your favorite images celebrating the galaxy far, far away. Prizes will be awarded to leveled categories. Details at https://studiomartfl.com/star-wars-chalk-art-event
5/9 – Mother’s Day with Gloria West & Swing Time
$10/$18 at door, 7-10pm, Floridian Social, 687 Central Ave., St. Pete. Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Floridian Social with live music from the talented Gloria West; free dance lessons from Swing Time at 6pm. Venue is 21+. General admission floor is standing room. General admission tickets at https://tinyurl.com/5ywcdxsh. To reserve a VIP table, email concierge@thefloridiansocial.com.
5/9 – Florida West Coast Orchid Society meeting
Free, 5:45pm, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Ave. N. Seminole. Dave Sorokowsky of Paph Paradise will speak on paphiopedilums. Beginner class 6-6:30pm; meeting 6:45pm. parnold3@tampabay.rr.com 727-475-0750
5/9-7/21 – 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition
Free, Wed-Sun 10am-5pm, Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. An innovative exhibition of work showcasing the dynamic creations of this year’s 10 Emerging Artists grant recipients. Beginning 5/18 through June, on select dates, the artists will present talks about their art practice and exhibition collection. Talks schedule at creativepinellas.org/2024EAE
5/10-11 – St. Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival
$7 advance/ $10 day of, 13 and under free, 4-10pm Fri/ noon-8pm Sun, Vinoy Park, 701 Bay Shore Drive NE, downtown St. Pete. A waterfront festival with tons of authentic tacos, premium margaritas and great live music. The festival will feature over 30 tacos vendors, many great margaritas and other cocktail options, mural artists, cold beer, games, prizes and much fun! Info and tickets: https://www.stpetetacos.com/index.html
5/11 – Mother’s Day Market at 3 Daughters Brewing
Free admission, noon-6pm, 3 Daughters Brewing, 2100 Second Ave. S, St Petersburg. Shop the annual Mother’s Day Market, with more than 50 local vendors selling artwork, jewelry, candles, plants, cooking supplies, sauces, clothing and so much more!
5/12 – Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner
11am-3pm, Bascom’s Chop House, 3665 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat Mom and the family to a wonderful meal at Bascom’s, which will be serving a special brunch menu. Dinner menu will be available all day.
5/12 – Mother’s Day Brunch/Dinner Cruise
$105.09, 10:30am/2:30pm, 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Treat mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day cruise aboard Yacht StarShip! Indulge in a delicious brunch buffet prepared by our executive chef while enjoying the vibrant beats from a DJ and soaking in the breathtaking views of downtown Tampa on the top deck.
Call 813-223-7999 to book. Dinner cruise boards at 6pm. https://tinyurl.com/7t9jz9sx
5/12 – Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
$86 (adult), 11am-3pm, Tradewinds Island Resorts, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Here’s a toast to Mom! The Grand Palm Colonnade will offer a decadent brunch buffet. See full brunch details and menu at https://tradewindsislandresorts.ticketspice.com/mothers-day
5/12 – Mother’s Day Wheel Try It Experience
$38, 10am-8pm, Practically Pikasso, 6850 Central Ave., Suite A, St. Pete. Each session is a 1-hour pottery wheel introduction for up to four guests. Studio will walk you through the steps of making a simple pot and getting the feel of the wheel. Ticket per person includes one-hour session, one finished piece to be fired and glazed, digital images of session text or airdropped to you the same day.
Reserve preferred time slot at practicallypikasso.com.
5/19 – St. Petersburg Museum of History Historic Boat Tour
$40 members/$45, 10am-noon, leaves Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center dock at the St. Pete Pier. The two-hour tour highlights how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. Travels along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Coquina Key. Seating limited to 40. https://spmoh.com/event/historic-boat-tour-8/
5/26 – Mx. St Pete Pride Pageant 2024
$20-$50, 5-11pm, The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Pete. The Mx. St Pete Pride Pageant is St. Pete Pride’s annual contest to select Mr., Miss, and Mx. winners who will represent St. Pete Pride during its 2024 Pride Season. Special guest judge Alyssa Edwards. Tickets: https://mypalladium.org/events/mx-st-pete-pride-pageant/
6/1 – 8th Annual Lemonade Stand Fundraiser
10am-1:30pm, 6312 Dartmouth Ave. N, St. Pete. Caroline Gallagher’s C&C Lemonade Factory’s eighth annual Lemonade Stand Fundraiser coincides with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s Lemonade Days nationwide event. Activities include face painting, balloon animals, cotton candy and popcorn, and a donor raffle. One hundred percent of all donations support childhood cancer with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
6/1 – Gulfport Pride
Free admission and parking.10am-8pm, downtown Gulfport Waterfront District. In addition to 130-plus local makers and small businesses, many businesses along Beach and Shore boulevards are planning live music, “fun-raisers,” and more fun and games. There’s even a local business décor contest! Plus, two main stages and, of course, a marching band.
6/1-23 – Sarasota Music Festival
Prices vary by concert and venue, at Holley Hall and Sarasota Opera House. The 2024 Festival celebrates six decades of bringing some of the world’s greatest musicians and teachers together with younger colleagues, to share their wisdom and experience in an intensive three weeks of non-stop learning and music-making. Tickets at https://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/festival