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 5/4 – Back to The Future: The Musical
$88-158, times vary by date, Straz Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the film’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis and directed by John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel” and “Back in Time.” www.strazcenter.org
Through 5/11 – Clue: A Walking Mystery
$39 and up, walks start every 20 minutes on Thursdays and Fridays from 5-7pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm. The walking tour begins at the Straz Center and ends at Armature Works, about 1.3 miles, with stops at sites and shops along the Riverwalk. In this new spin on everyone’s favorite mystery game, guests step into the roles of the beloved characters as detectives to solve the mystery of who murdered the elusive Mr. Boddy.. http://www.strazcenter.org/ or 813-229-7827
Through May 11 – St. Petersburg Renaissance Faire
Dated ticket $25/$18 ages 5-15; any day ticket $30/$18; weekends, 10am-6pm, England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Parking for the family steed or carriage is $10 day of, $8 in advance online. https://stpetersburgrenaissancefaire.com
Through 5/11 – Jamie Allan’s Amaze
$45-$109, times vary by date, Straz Center, Tampa. Amaze is a revolutionary experience in the world of illusion. Amaze does more than just showcase magic; it places it directly in the hands of the audience – inviting attendees to not only witness but also partake in the wonder. Allan is known around the world as an innovator of magic and groundbreaking hi-tech magician. Strazcenter.org 813-229-7827
UPCOMING
5/7-6/1 – The Butterfly’s Evil Spell
$35-$65, times vary by date, Straz Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. This English-language adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s first play fuses live music, visual art, puppetry, theater magic and aerial and circus arts into a thrilling theatrical experience. Lorca’s mystically poetic world of beetles, fireflies and other magical creatures is disrupted when a hypnotic, wounded butterfly enters their dewdrop paradise. A young beetle is cast under a love spell, but a hungry scorpion is sure to shake things up in this timeless tale of beauty and desire. Presented by Jobsite Theater. https://www.strazcenter.org/
5/9-10 – St. Pete Tacos and Tequila Festival
$7 general admission, $10 day-of, kids 13 and under free; 4-10pm Friday, noon-8pm Saturday, Vinoy Park, 701 Bay Shore Drive. The festival is a waterfront celebration of food, drinks, and entertainment. Attendees can enjoy 100+ taco options from 25+ vendors, craft margaritas, palomas, and cocktails, lucha libre wrestling, live music, mariachi bands, mural artists, and more. The festival also features a taco-eating contest and the People’s Choice Taco Competition. https://www.stpetetacos.com/info.html
5/10 – Oceania Couture
$75 general admission, 7-9:30pm, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 49 Windward Passage, Clearwater. This fashion performance benefiting Clearwater Marine Aquarium will blend the worlds of high fashion, marine conservation, and dynamic dance. Featuring the ocean-inspired designs of Lina Teixeira, this one-of-a-kind event draws from the vibrant colors and textures of marine life to create a visually stirring experience. This unique event offers a fun and special way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/oceania-couture/ 727-441-1790
5/10 – 14th Annual Art to the Rescue
Free admission, 11am-4pm, Stirling Art Studios and Gallery, 730 Broadway, second floor, Dunedin. This show benefits Dunedin Doggie Rescue. View the animal artwork, meet the artists, see the rescue dogs, enter the raffle…there will be baskets filled with amazing and unique surprises!
5/10 – Graphicstudio Open House + Benefit Sale
Free admission, 10am-5pm, 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100, University of South Florida, Tampa. This 26th annual event is an opportunity to collect works from leading and emerging artists. Visitors can purchase limited edition prints and sculpture multiples at 10-40% off list price. The sale offers an opportunity to acquire works from celebrated contemporary artists as well as rare prints and sculptures by art icons. Proceeds support visiting artists’ residencies and Graphicstudio’s research that drives innovation in art production. More information and directions at https://tinyurl.com/aakb35sr
5/10-11 – Mayfaire By the Lake
Free admission, 9am-4pm, Lake Morton, downtown Lakeland. Since its creation in 1971, Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into one of Florida’s largest and most celebrated annual outdoor art festivals. Featuring more than 150 artist booths, it is one of the oldest arts festivals in Central Florida, Mayfaire has been ranked among Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “200 Best Art Shows” for 10 years in a row.
5/10-11 – Next Generation Ballet’s Ballroom, Broadway and Ballet
$27-$89, Sat 2pm, 7pm, Sun 2pm; Straz Center, Tampa. This showcase for the diversity of dance is the first ballet created specifically for an NGB spring show. Created by flamenco artist Irene Rodriquez, the performance will explore a variety of regional Spanish dance forms, and feature performances by Rodriguez with almost 175 student dancers. Jerome Robbins’ Circus Polka will open the show and conclude with George Balanchine’s Who Cares. Strazcenter.org 813-229-7877
5/11 – Mother’s Day Lunch or Dinner Cruise
$79.95+ (adults), $49.95+ (ages 2-10); infants free, times vary, Yacht Starship, Tampa or Clearwater. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special two-hour brunch or dinner cruise aboard Yacht StarShip in either Tampa or Clearwater! The brunch or dinner buffet includes a complimentary house bar, live music and a DJ, and scenic views of downtown Tampa or Clearwater Beach. Details: Tampa – https://tinyurl.com/5d6tw68h; Clearwater – https://tinyurl.com/mpj5mk6v
5/16 – Trashy Treasures: Bargains and Brews Night
$16 DFAC members, $20 non-members, $10 children, 6-9pm, Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Ave., Dunedin. Kick off the weekend’s annual Trashy Treasures “art garage sale” with “Bargains & Brews,” at this silent auction party that showcases the best of Trashy Treasures finds! Enjoy an evening of live music, family fun, a free drink, brew samples from Tampa Bay area breweries, and complimentary food from local restaurants and community partners. The sale continues 10am-2pm Sat; admission is free. All proceeds support local artists and enhance DFAC’s exhibition and education programming. dfac.org.
5/16-18– OCC Invitational Bike Show
Public entry is free, times vary by date, OCC Road House and Museum, 10575 49th St. N, Clearwater. Calling all bikers, builders and custom ride enthusiasts — get ready for the Third Annual 2025 OCC Invitational Bike Show. Rev up for an action-packed weekend with live music, vendors, top-tier custom builders and the free public Ride-In Bike Show. Whether you’re showing off your ride or just soaking in the scene, this high-octane event is one you won’t want to miss! Join Paul Sr. for an unforgettable ride across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Information: https://tinyurl.com/yf64xyvm
5/16-8/10 – The Shape of Us
Free, 10am-5pm, Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. The Shape of Us brings together six Pinellas County artists, each with a unique body of work that reflects the depth of our creative community. The exhibition explores transformation and resilience through immersive installations, intricate textile works, energetic colors and vibrant multimedia abstracts. Featured artists include Karel Garcia, Kirk Palmer, Alice Pickett Lewis, Tavia Reyes, Luke Vest and Zulu Painter.
5/17 – St. Pete Italian Fest
$15, $20 day of, under 10 free; 10am-5pm, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE. Authentic Italian food from local vendors, live music and performances by top Italian bands, Italian car show featuring exotic and vintage vehicles, art exhibits showcasing Italian culture and heritage. Wine tastings and craft cocktails. Family-friendly activities and games www.stpeteitalianfest.com
5/17 – Palm Harbor Hero Fest
Free, 12noon-10pm, 1114 Florida Ave., downtown Palm Harbor. Celebrate and honor our hometown heroes. A collaborative, first of its kind event with Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pinellas County Veterans Association! This family friendly event will feature the PCSO K-9 unit, fire/rescue Touch-A-Truck, the Dunedin Navy ROTC Drill Team, an armored vehicle and more. A free live concert by Crossfire Creek, Crimson Heart and Flo-raw!
5/17 – History In a Bottle: A Gin-Tastic Celebration – A Tasting of Botanicals and Gourmet Bites
$70/$90 non-members, 6-8pm, St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE. Guests can indulge in an evening of a curated selection of fine gins, perfectly paired food, and a history lesson of the world of gin. Presented by St. Pete Distillery and Events by the Glass! Seating is limited. https://tinyurl.com/2kh823j5
5/21 – A Century of Skinner: A Retrospective Review of the Life and Times of E.M. Skinner Organ, Op. 552
Free, 7:30pm, Hough Concert Hall, The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave N, St. Pete. Celebrate a century of service by the Palladium Theater’s historic Skinner Organ Op. 552, before it is decommissioned at the theater to be repurposed at St Thomas Episcopal Church on Snell Isle. Hosted by John and Mary K. Wilson, the evening includes performances by members of the American Guild of Organists, Cathy Blanchard, Michelle Rego (Soprano), Donna Guillaume, Robert Todd, Barry Stevens, Jack Rain, and Jordan Markham. With special guests, the Choir from St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
5/24 – Seafood Festival
Free admission, 3-9pm, SPC Clearwater, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater. Sponsored by Pearlman Trial Group, this family-friendly event features seafood from local vendors, live entertainment and fun activities for the kids. Free parking.
5/25-26 – Breakaway Music Festival
$74 and up, 5pm-12am both days, rain or shine. Raymond James Stadium North Grounds. Headliners Louis the Child and Fisher Friday night; Knock 2 and Isoxo on Sat night, plus 20 other bands spread over the two-night event. Parking available for purchase. Food and beverage vendors on-site. Tickets and more information at https://www.breakawayfestival.com A cashless event; 18-plus.
6/7 – 13th Annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Heritage Festival
Free, 5-9pm, University Area Community Health Center, 14013 N 22nd Street, Tampa. Live music and performances, with authentic Caribbean food, arts and culture. Free venue parking.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/CaribbeanHeritageFestival25?r=qr
6/7 St. Pete Pride Family Day
Free, 10am-2pm, 451 Beach Drive NE, North Straub Park. The fifth annual Youth Pride and Family Day will include family-focused activities, vendors, live local entertainment, and more! This is not a ticketed event.
6/7 – Madeira Beach Midnight Market
Free, 5pm-midnight, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Features over 100 vendors offering everything from unique crafts to local art. Groove to live music, tantalize your taste buds with food from local vendors, and sip on refreshing drinks in the beer garden. Sponsored by Pinellas Beaches Chamber and the city of Madeira Beach.
6/13-7/13 – The House of Future Memory
$55, time varies by date, freeFall Dinner Theater, 6099 Central Ave., St. Pete. This surprising and innovative performance will bring together the talents and imaginations of the performers with the dreams, fears, and desires of the audience to create a unique evening of storytelling and theatre that can only happen once. Through improvisation, traditional storytelling, and innovative effects, the audience will be transported to an uncanny place where anything is possible. Devised by Eric Davis, the ensemble, and you! https://tinyurl.com/2v445tyt 727-498-5205
6/14 – Catsino Night: Playing with the Big Dogs
$75, 6-9pm, Boca Ciega Ballroom, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. This fundraiser for Friends of Strays will feature authentic Las Vegas gaming tables including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Poker, DJ, cash bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Players receive two drink tickets and a stack of chips to try their luck at the tables, and they can purchase more chips to continue playing. Chips can be cashed in for tickets to be used to try for great prizes in the chance drawing. For sponsorships or more information, contact Jon Ziegler, 727-5222-6566 ext. 11 or jon@friendsofstrays.org. https://www.friendsofstrays.org/catsino-night-2025
6/14 – BBQ and Jazz Festival
Free admission and parking, 4-9pm, SPC Clearwater Campus, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater. An unforgettable evening of live entertainment, mouthwatering BBQ, and family fun! Sponsored by Pearlman Trial Group. Conducted by Saturday Shoppes.
6/15 – What If?
$20-$44, 6:30pm, Straz Center, Tampa. Tampa Bay Taps hits the stage to present this original show in which The Author tells the story of his life through the Dancing Figments in his head. The audience will get to explore the what ifs and new ideas that life’s successes and struggles will bring The Author. Tap companies Rhythm and Sole and the Youth Tap Crew are joining forces with the Tampa native band Nightbreakers. Directed by Ashlyn Bolton. strazcenter.org