Tequila moonrise Sample a variety of tequilas and tequila drinks paired with small plates during the next History in a Bottle sponsored by St. Petersburg Distillery. St. Pete Museum of History, 6/6 from 6-8pm. https://bit.ly/taste-tequila
Think about it The Last Library IV: Written in Water, on display at the St. Pete Museum of Fine Art, is a fake library comprising dangerously tilted shelves filled with banned books, controversial publications, made-up files, state documents, secret plans, and lost records. It invites us to think about how we understand truth, evidence, responsibility, and the uncertain state of the world. Now thru 7/12. https://bit.ly/last-library
Boogie nights You’ll be tapping your toes during the Fred Astaire South Citrus Coast’s Night at the Museum. Dancers of all ages will be performing different styles of ballroom dance featuring professionals and amateurs alike. 5/22 @ 7pm at The Palladium https://bit.ly/astaire-dance
Artful funding Creative Pinellas is spearheading a new arts tourism program thanks to $500,000 in funding from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, St. Pete Arts Alliance, and Clearwater Arts Alliance. Artists and organizations selected will present a countywide, multi-week arts festival in Fall 2026. Deadline 5/31. https://bit.ly/arts-tourism
General grant The Pollock-Krasner Foundation welcomes grant applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The grants can be used in any way that allows an artist to pursue their practice, from creating new work, to renting studio space, to attending a residency. https://www.pkf.org/apply/how-to-apply
All’s fair in love and art The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art says its upcoming exhibition, Krasner & Pollock: Past Continuous, is a “story of equals.” But in the art market, Pollock remains one of the great trophies of 20th-century art, while works by Krasner, his wife, widow, interlocutor, and one of the century’s most formidable painters, remain a relative bargain compared to his. Pollock’s auction record sits at $61.2 million, while Krasner’s is $11.7 million. The Met can present Krasner as Pollock’s equal, but is the market ready to follow that lead? https://www.artnews.com
Keep St. Pete Beach weird The Museum of the Unknown is coming to town. The crew behind it, SPB resident Dave Metcalfe of UFO Web Cam, and Mexican archaeologist Arturo Hernández, are calling it the world’s first alien relic museum. No, not it’s ET’s ancestors but human relics that either represent or are tied to aliens that Hernández and his team unearthed in Tula, just outside Mexico City. More info on Instagram @ufowebcam
We’re No. 5! St. Pete got a national high-five when The Dalí Museum was named the No. 5 best art museum in the country in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. You go chico! https://bit.ly/usa-museum
Now we are seven Brenda McMahon Gallery celebrates its seventh birthday this month. More than a fine artwork showcase, the Gulfport gallery now hosts themed, juried art shows: We the People last July, Leading the Change during Women’s History Month in March, with more to come. https://brendamcmahongallery.com
Artsy meetup Join the fun Sunday afternoons at the Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance artist networking gathering. Mingle with other artists, share ideas, and more! All artists welcome – non-members; beginner to professional. Third Sunday of the month thru June. 2-4pm. https://www.gcaa-artworks.com
Al-luring Get lured to the Morean Center for Clay for Catch of the Day, a show by Nina Samuels that is sure to make a splash! This exhibition transforms the gallery into a whimsical fish market where visitors can shop for ceramic artwork inspired by the ocean’s industries. Opening reception: 6/13, 5-9pm. On view 6/13-7/3. https://moreanartscenter.org
True crime podcast? According to retired Arizona ear surgeon Irv Arenberg, Vincent van Gogh didn’t kill himself. Arenberg first diagnosed van Gogh with Ménière’s disease, an inner-ear disorder that could explain the ear-cutting incident. After retiring, Arenberg went full Sherlock Holmes and concluded van Gogh was murdered and is now determined to expose what he calls “the art world’s biggest cold-case homicide and cover-up.” https://bit.ly/among-van-gogh
Hungry? American Stage’s production of The Hot Wing King will get your taste buds tingling. It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis, and Cordell Crutchfield is spicing up the competition with wings worthy of a crown! With his crew, The New Wing Order, Cordell is firing up his frying pan for the win. When Cordell’s partner Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew, things start to simmer over. American Stage, 6/3-28. https://bit.ly/hot-wing-king
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em Cigars! Photography, Industry, and Identity, on display at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA), honors Ybor City’s enduring legacy as the cigar capital of the world. The exhibition reveals how photography has long served as a tool to preserve and reimagine the Ybor City story, as well as American history – one of migration, resistance, artistry, and community. Thru 7/19. https://bit.ly/jcnewman
Let’s give them something to laugh about Sunshine Comedy Café, a 35- to 45-seat venue, is coming to the ground floor of the Princess Martha building in downtown St. Pete. Simple libations of beer, wine, and coffee accompany shows seven nights a week, including open mic and theme nights. Find them on Instagram @SunshineComedyCafe
Beautiful wellness A 2019 WHO report found that the arts help promote health in several ways, including by encouraging healthy behaviors. A growing body of research is linking the arts – visual, musical, and performative – to improved outcomes in physical and mental health. The research is fueling a push to make arts more accessible in healthcare environments – including hospitals and therapy clinics – often with remarkable results. https://bit.ly/be-cheerful-art
Ready for my closeup St. Pete Beach artist John McCaskill wants to create your portrait. Or your dad, dog, or other hero. His Pop Art and Portrait Collection, one-of-a-kind woodblock prints, includes stars like David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Johnnie Depp, and even his mom. Check out Studio Jomac on Corey Ave. or https://studiojomac.com
Back to the future Tombolo Books welcomes debut author Caro Claire Burke to celebrate her highly anticipated novel Yesteryear. A gripping novel that is as darkly funny as it is frightening, Yesteryear explores what happens when a “tradwife,” who sells her pioneer lifestyle to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens in 1855. https://bit.ly/yesteryear-tombolo
