#1 35th Annual PAVA Cool Art Show
Head out to The Coliseum this Saturday & Sunday for PAVA’s 35th Annual Cool Art Show. The show offers 67 artist booths with over 70 artists participating each year. Artists come from all around Florida to participate in the show. Several artists returning this year have participated in all 35 Cool Art shows since 1992. Each year new artists join PAVA to explicitly participate in this event. Free event.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/391126546589131.
#2 Ice Cream Festival
Head out to Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier this Sunday, July 21st, National Ice Cream Day, for the 3rd Annual Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival! Purchase ice cream from a wide range of unique and classic ice cream flavors from over 25 vendors, enjoy music, and participate in family-friendly activities. Participate and vote see who takes home the crown in the “Best Ice Cream” awards. A day of sweet treats and sun-soaked fun awaits!
Learn more at https://stpetepier.org/event/3rd-annual-tampa-bay-ice-cream-festival/.
#3 Gulfport Summer One Acts
The Gulfport Community Players: Summer One-Acts show wraps this weekend, July 18th to July 21st at Catherine Hickman Theater. The Summer One-Acts is a competition of 10 original short plays ranging from comedy to light drama. Selected from over 700 plays submitted. The audience votes for their favorites! $20 online. $25 cash day of.
#4 3rd Saturday IndieFaire
Gulfport’s July First Friday Art Walk & 3rd Saturday IndieFaire will be merging to one Extended-Day Event set for this Saturday, July 20th 2-9pm. IndieFaire-Maker’s Market boasts a family-friendly atmosphere with live music and street performers. There are over a dozen restaurants to choose from, a few breweries and wine bars and some local music venues as well. Retail shops, galleries and ice cream shops are open late and ready to serve you! Whatever your interest, Gulfport’s IndieFaire-Maker’s Market is a great night come to Gulfport and indulge your senses. Free.
Learn more at https://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/.
#5 The Laser Spectacular
Head out to The Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg this Saturday, July 20th for Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular. This show is 2 hours of non-stop Taylor Swift hits seamlessly blended with the world-famous touring Laser Spectacular & Light show! The show also features large-screen video projection, 3-D glasses, and all the mind-bending effects the Laser Spectacular is famous for. $34+
Get tickets at https://themahaffey.com/show/taylor-shines/