#1 PAVA’s 34th Annual Cool Art Show
PAVA’s Cool Art Show returns to St. Petersburg’s Historic Coliseum this Saturday & Sunday, July 22-23. This year’s show will include approximately 60+ Florida artisans that have been selected to exhibit in this impressive collection of both visual and functional art in the mediums of paint, wood, ceramics, photography, metal, glass, fiber, digital, mixed media and jewelry. It features professional fine artists and fine craftsmen who are extremely skilled in their chosen art. Free admission & parking.
#2 Tom Jones Artists Talk
Head out to the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete this Saturday, July 22nd noon for their Artist Talk: Tom Jones in conversation with JoAnn Jones. In conjunction with his solo exhibition, Here We Stand, artist Tom Jones will engage in conversation with one of his earliest teachers, the first President of the Ho-Chunk Nation, his mother, JoAnn Jones. Free with MFA admission.
Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/event/artist-talk-tom-jones-2/.
#3 1/2 Price for Cowboys & Cowgirls at The James Museum
The James Museum is celebrating the National Day of the Cowboy & Cowgirl with half-off admission all day on Saturday, July 22 – but only if you wear a cowboy hat or boots to the museum! Offer not available online – please purchase tickets in person at the admission desk on the day of event.
Learn more at https://thejamesmuseum.org/eventarchive/cowboycowgirlday-2023/.
#4 Michael Franti & Spearhead at The Sound
Michael Franti & Spearhead take their Big Big Love Tour 2023 to The Sound at Coachman Park this Friday, July 21st. Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist and filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, and the power of optimism. His hits include Sound of Sunshine, Say Hey (I Love You) and I Got You. $25+/person.
Get tickets at https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/michael-franti.
#5 Gulfport Community Players One-Acts Competitions
Head out to Gulfport’s Catherine Hickman Theater this weekend for Gulfport Community Players 21st Annual Summer One-Act Competition-a competition featuring 10 original short plays ranging from comedy to light drama. Selected from over 700 plays submitted. Audience members vote for their favorites. Tickets start at $20.
Learn more and get tickets at https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/.