#1 Say Bon Voyage to MOTE’s ‘Voyage to the Deep’
LAST CHANCE! This weekend is your last chance to see MOTE’s “Voyage to the Deep,” a limited-time exhibition for the whole family based on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” The exhibit brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine and the mythical world he inhabited. At Voyage to the Deep, kids can climb aboard a giant Nautilus and discover the inner workings of a deep-sea submersible. This Sunday, May 21st is the last day to enjoy this experience. Get your tickets at https://tickets.mote.org/calendar.aspx.
#2 Sunsips by the Bay
Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium this Friday, May 19th 7pm for their new and exclusive after-hours 21+ event series. Enjoy tasty signature eats and sips from local vendors while spending an evening with CMA’s rescued dolphins in a more intimate setting. GA tickets $45 day of the event. Get your tickets at https://www.cmaquarium.org/sunsips-by-the-bay/.
# 3 Cocktails at the Chihuly Collection
Head out to The Chihuly Collection this Friday, May 19th 6-8pm for an exclusive after-hours artist talk featuring vibrant tropical works of Karen Tucker Kuykendall and Steve Hagan. Meet the artists, enjoy live music from Chad Stivers, and learn the backstory behind their work. $55/person includes lights snacks and complementary cocktails.
Get tickets at https://moreanartscenter.org/cocktailsatthecollection/.
#4 Gulfport’s Third Saturday IndieFaire
Head to downtown Gulfport this Saturday, May 20th 5-9pm for their monthly 3rd Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals along Gulfport’s scenic Beach Blvd.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3BEko20.
#5 Tom Jones Here We Stand exhibit at MFA St. Pete
Tom Jones: Here We Stand is now on exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg! Featuring more than 100 works spanning 1998–2021, the exhibition is the first major retrospective of the Ho-Chunk photographer’s work. For over 20 years, Tom Jones has created a visual record of his Ho-Chunk community. On view through August 27.
Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/.