#1 Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest
The Morean Arts Center invites you to their city-wide search for St. Pete’s MOST ARTISTIC CUPCAKES at the 12th Annual St. Pete Cupcake Contest this Saturday, August 26th Noon-3pm. This decadent fundraising event features a variety of submissions categorized by youth/teen, novice, professional and specialty (vegan or gluten-free). Sample a dozen different tasty treasures and vote on your favorite flavor. Pre-registered attendees will receive a 12-count box to fill with the mini-cupcakes of their choice and will vote for their favorite flavor to win the People’s Choice award.
Learn more and get tickets at https://moreanartscenter.org/cupcakes/.
# 2 2023 GECKO BALL
Gecko Ball returns to the Gulfport Casino this Saturday, August 26th 6-10pm. The Gecko Ball is one of Gulfport’s most popular events, featuring music, dancing, a costume contest, silent and live auctions, the Gecko Queen coronation, and a cash bar. Guests are encouraged to dress is costume around this year’s theme- Around the World in 80 Geckos.
Learn more and get tickets at https://visitgulfportflorida.com/gecko-ball.
#3 Johns Pass Final Friday
Head out to John’s Pass Village this Friday, August 25th 6-9pm for their monthly Final Friday- an unforgettable evening of fun and community support. Live music by Big Brother Band. Food and drink specials throughout the pass.
Learn more at https://www.hubbardsmarina.com/final-friday/.
#4 A Motown Celebration
freeFall Theatre Company opens their 2023/2024 season with A Motown Celebration with Chester Gregory. Songs include Superstition, I Feel Good, Higher and Higher, Stand By Me, My Girl, What’s Going On. Showing through Sept 10.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/a-motown-celebration/.
#5 Dali 360° NOW OPEN
Step into the mesmerizing world of Salvador Dalí, as art comes to life like never before at the NOW OPEN Dalí 360° at The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg. Dalí Alive 360º Experience + Gallery Admission tickets include a timed showing of the Dalí Alive 360º Experience (+$15) and access to the permanent collection and art galleries, plus the cafe, store, community room and garden.
Learn more and get tickets at https://bit.ly/3OteuI0.