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Gulfport MIND BODY SPIRIT Expo
2022-01-22 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Gulfport Casino, 5500 Bayshore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Saturday, January 22nd | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
Refresh and be well Gulfport! This is a FREE event exploring mindfulness, happiness and healthy balance! 50+ psychics and 20+ vendors, creating the leading metaphysical, natural health & holistic connections.

St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival
2022-01-28 - 2022-01-30 | Williams Park, 330 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on January 28-30, 2022 in Williams Park for the 4th Annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival. Festivities begin Friday evening from 4pm-10pm and continue Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Come enjoy downtown St. Petersburg with friends and family. The event is graciously co-hosted by the City of St. Petersburg. General admission is FREE!

Select from delectable foods cooked on site incorporating the freshest ingredients by local restaurants and food purveyors. A variety of seafood entrees and vegetarian dishes will be available, along with a diversity of side dishes and desserts, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on-stage performances by some of the most creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Friday starts the weekend off with stellar performances by: the Kara Nally Band (blues, rock), Albert Castiglia (blues), and Pat Travers (rock). Saturday sees performances by the outstanding musicians and groups: Joshua Scott Jones (rootsy rock country), Selwyn Birchwood (electric swamp funkin’ blues), the Black Honkeys (funk, rock, R&B, gospel), ARS (–) and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (swing, jazz). The ‘finale’ on Sunday will give you amazing performances by the Hummingbirds (country, blues), Sean Chambers (blues, rock), and Ronnie Dee & The Superstars (funk, soul, rock n’ roll). In the breaks between performances explore a marketplace of arts, crafts and fine products. Examples of what you may find are shown in the column to the right.
Gather family members and friends to enjoy the food, music and beautiful views of downtown St. Petersburg. Enjoy – relaxing! And as an added bonus: shop a marketplace of arts, crafts and fine products between musical performances!

Clearwater Running Festival
2022-01-28 - 2022-01-30 | Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL, 33767, United States
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2022
6:00am-12:00pm: Expo / Early Bib Pick Up at Sand Key Park
7:00am: 5K Start
9:30am: Kids Fun Runs (100m dash)
11:00am: Moms On The Run Live Show hosted by C-Tolle Run (Olympian Carrie Tollefson) & Ali on the Run (podcaster, Ali Feller)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
5:45am-6:45am: Race Day Bib Pick Up /Race Day Registration at Sand Key Park
7:00am: Ultra, Marathon, Half-Marathon, Half Marathon Relay Start
8:30am-2pm: Finish Line Party sponsored by Caddy’s

St. Pete Beach Concerts in the Park
2022-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Welcome to the Spring Concert Series in Horan Park! Bring your friends, family and chairs and enjoy a night full of live entertainment! These are FREE events. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
Jan 28: Fleetwood Max (7pm-9pm)
Feb 25: U2.0 The Ultimate U2 Tribute (7pm-9pm)
Mar 25: Trezz Hombres ZZ Top Tribute (7pm-9pm)
Apr 15: Beatle Beat Beatles Tribute (7pm-9pm)
Location: Horan Park 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. St. Pete Beach FL, 33706

Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival
2022-01-29 - 2022-01-30 | England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave N, Pinella Park, FL, 33781, United States
The Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival (formerly the “St Pete Tiny Home Festival”) is returning… and this time it will be the 23rd tiny home festival organized by the United Tiny House Association!
Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival
Sat & Sun (Jan 29-30, 2022) 10am-5pm
England Brothers Park
5010 81st Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Tickets: https://unitedtinyhouse.com/tickets/
~ $10.00 online until January 1, 2022*
~ $15.00 online Jan 1-28, 2022*
~ $20.00 at gate & online during event*
*For a full weekend 2-day admission pass, which is an AWESOME deal for such a FESTIVAL… and all to help others.
PLUS… if you want FREE admission, you can sign up as a volunteer for a 4-hour shift and receive a full-weekend pass, some snacks, and drink.
ALL military (active, retired, and discharged), firefighters and on-scene emergency responders, badged-law enforcement, and children (12 years of age and under) ALL have FREE admission!
Save $$ get your discounted tickets by 01/28/2022 (see above) or before they SELL OUT https://unitedtinyhouse.com/tickets/
Prices go up at the gate: FULL Weekend Pass (Good for both days) $20 // Kids 12 & under get in FREE!
FREE Parking!
January 29-30. 2022 // Sat & Sun // 10am-5pm
Vendor & sponsorship opportunities contact festivals@unitedtinyhouse.com // 706-623-4332
For information regarding the entire weekend’s schedule, activities, tickets, local accommodations, on-site camping, and more… please visit https://unitedtinyhouse.com/
Be part of our tiny house family, Signup to be a volunteer and receive a full weekend pass, some eats, anbd drink, during your shift.
Our 2022 event will feature tiny homes, micro homes, food trucks, mobile boutiques, artists, vendors, workshops, entertainment, and much more!

Paranormal Investigation 101
2022-01-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Are you interested in learning more about paranormal investigation and ghost hunting? Then this is for you. The SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, a team whose existence spans over twenty years, is offering a one day class that will offer the fundamentals and demonstrations of ghost investigations. This includes evidence review, technology demonstrations, and ghost stories from the team’s experiences. We will also talk of the history and heritage of the haunted building we are in!

The event is hosted in the historic Don Vista building next door to the famed Don Cesar. In fact, a SPIRITS investigation during the World’s Largest Ghost Hunt event revealed that the Don Cesar and Don Vista buildings may share the same ghosts! (Thomas Rowe lived in the building while the Don Cesar was being built, and his spirit may still be there, too).

Gulfport Lions Club Foundation ﻿Rock the 70's Dance Party
2022-01-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Gulfport Casino, 5500 Bayshore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Saturday, January 29th | 7 – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
Join us for the first of what is sure to be an annual event! Cocktails, appetizers, and disco dancing on the south’s greatest dance floor!
Gulfport Lions Club Foundation is hosting this event to support the Boca Ciega High School Scholarship Fund. Come and enjoy a night of boogying with your friends and neighbors!
Tickets are $25 each or $30 for VIP which sits closest to the dance floor. We will have a silent auction, professional DJ, and maybe even a 70’s costume contest!

The Rat Pack Together Again
2022-01-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Catherine A Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Avenue South, Gulfport , FL, 33707, United States
This production takes you on a musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Treat yourself to Sinatra classics including Come Fly with Me, My Way, and New York, New York. Dino’s great songs like Everybody Loves Somebody and That’s Amore and Sammy’s dynamic Mr. Bojangles and Candy Man! These guys not only sing like their heroes, they resemble them on stage too! Don’t miss this exciting afternoon with Frank, Dean, and Sammy!

12th Annual Dunedin Music & Craft Beer Festival
2022-02-04 - 2022-02-05 | Dunedin Marina/Edgewater Park, 51 Main Street, Dunedin, FL, 34698, United States
Presented by: HOB™ Brewing Co & Dunedin House of Beer A weekend flowing with local craft brews, live music, arts & crafts, and much more! This Annual Craft Beer Fest is happening at Edgewater Park Dunedin.
Event Opens: Friday March 4th 2022 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday March 5th starting at 12 p.m to 10:00 PM and will feature live music on both days and local food vendors.
Located in the heart of Downtown Dunedin Florida.
Downtown Dunedin features seven breweries and a distillery within a 1-mile radius, and they not only coexist, they’re thriving. Looking for a weekend getaway Dunedin has lots of options from B&B’s to hotels.
Make Dunedin your beer vacation weekend and join us. Dunedin is the home of the Toronto Blue Jays spring training, also close by the Philadelphia Phillies spring training located in Clearwater Florida.
Admission is free. Come Join us all weekend long, live music, local food vendors, arts and crafts, and much more!

Gulfport First Friday Art Walk
2022-02-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk occurs each month from 5pm – 9pm. The downtown area comes to life with artists, musicians and art appreciators. The Gulfport First Friday Art Walk is free to attend with free parking. Hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber, all safety protocols are met and exceeded to ensure a safe and entertaining night for the entire family.

Come join us with free live music up and down the street. Follow the flags for artist clusters, displaying paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed media sculpture and more. First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage our arts loving community in a safe, creative and socially distanced manner. Come join us each First Friday of the month and get inspired! For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/

So Classic Car Show
2022-02-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Trolley Market Square, Tangerine Ave. S. & 49th St. S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
The 13th annual So Classic Car Show is set for February 5th 2022 from 9am-3pm.
49th Street South Business Association and the City of Gulfport are working on our next FUN project for everyone. The 2022 trolley Market Square So classic Car Show date is set for February 5th 2022. Our goal will be to have Music throughout the day, (Provided by BCHS Concert Band and Lakewood High Concert Band) and a great Car Show for all ages. This will be a free and open event to the whole community. We are starting the Sponsorship fund raising now. Please think about getting involved today, because without your help our projects would not be possible. There are different levels of involvement, I will have vendor space for all my sponsors but there will be a limited number of spaces.
This will be a free and open event to the whole community.
Car Show Awards
Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice Grand Champion of show.
Judging will also be done in age groups in increments of 10 years starting with the oldest car on site.
Additional judging will be done on other areas such Top Car Club (most cars registered), Most Miles Traveled to show and much more.
Over 90 Trophy awards will be presented so reserve your spot today.
Out of town clubs, rooms available at Quality Inn St. Pete Clearwater airport location.
E-mail Tony at (frontdesk.flb92@gmail.com)
Sponsorships
We are starting the fund raising now and the Car Registration so that we are ready. Please think about getting
involved today because without your help our projects would not be possible. There are different levels
of involvement, vendor space is available for sponsors, but there will be a limited number of spaces.
Car Entry: Early Registration: $15 | At the gate: $20

Cupid's Undie Run
2022-02-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Caddy’s Treasure Island, 9000 W GULF BLVD, Treasure Island, FL, 33706, United States
Every February, thousands of undie runners in cities all across the U.S. come together, whether it be in-person or virtually, to support those affected by NF, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and affects 1 in every 3,000 births. Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then we jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party!
WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2022
WHAT TIME: 12-4 PM
WHERE: CADDY’S TREASURE ISLAND – 9000 W GULF BLVD, TREASURE ISLAND – GULFPORT, FL
WHAT: A PARTY & FUN RUN IN YOUR UNDIES, ALL FOR CHARITY
HOW MUCH: $40

Nan Colton In Person as Virginia Woolf
2022-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Performing artist, Nan Colton, presents “A Portrait of Virginia Woolf” live at the Catherine Hickman Theater in Gulfport, FL. The legendary author talks about how people see one another as she explains the process of having her portrait painted by Jacques-Emile Blanche. This historically accurate performance, set in 1939, explores how character is created, both from the author’s and from the artist’s point of view.
Tickets are $25.

Happy Hour with the Histoiran
2022-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
Join us Thursday, February 10th as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Eric Gray and his presentation “Bases to Bleachers: A Collection of Personal Baseball Stories.”

Originally from Plainview, New York, author Eric Gray asked his wife and daughter to identify their favorite baseball game. That question would take on a life of its own, and made its way to friends and strangers alike. It gave way to a collection of incredibly diverse stories and perspectives.

More than your average baseball talk, Gray will share unique stories about playing and watching America’s pastime from the Major League to the Little League levels.

Please note that seating is no longer pre-assigned, so if you have special seating requirements, please arrive at 6PM when the doors open to save your spot. There will be place cards to save your seat when you arrive so that you can stand, chat and get your beer, wine or soft drink before our speaker starts.

Presented by UPC Insurance, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so reservations are required. Click on the link below to reserve your spot today!

St. Pete City Theatre presents "Sin, Sex & the C.I.A."
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-20 | St. Pete City Theatre, 4025 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
International conflict finds an eager CIA agent, an undersecretary of State, a top-secret foreign representative, and a caretaker holed up in a safehouse. Add two more seeking shelter from a storm. What could go wrong? Hilarity ensues in Sin, Sex and the C.I.A. at St. Petersburg City Theatre running February 11 – 20. Jim Russell directs a great cast in this fun farce.
Tickets available at SPCityTheatre.org. $23+$2 fee
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.
4025 31st Street South, St. Petersburg.

Gulfport Fine Arts Festival
2022-02-12 - 2022-02-13 | Gulfport Veteran’s Park, 5350 31st Ave S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
One of Florida’s most artistic towns, Gulfport, has a picturesque waterfront arts festival every winter. The Gulfport Fine Arts Festival hosts a select group of juried artists from across the country along Gulfport’s waterfront. Nestled against the waters of Boca Ciega Bay, a park where an historic hotel once sat is home to artists for two days.
The boutique festival welcomes artists in all media, and those who participate in this annual celebration of fine art tell us they love the festival for three reasons: the intimate gathering, the caliber of the buyers, and a show in a seaside city that celebrates art and artists in every corner. Select lodging available; restaurants, coffee shops, and bars within walking distance of the festival.
10AM to 5PM Daily

St. Pete 2nd Saturday Art Walk
2022-02-12 05:00 - 21:00 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District invite you to visit their studios and galleries on Saturday, May 8th at various times throughout the day.
COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running this month due to not having enough space for social distancing.
If you do visit an ArtWalk venue this week or on Saturday, be prepared to follow THEIR guidelines for entry into their establishment. Please note that each venue has different Saturday hours.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Download a PDF of these venues here!

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Localtopia 2022
2022-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 | FL
Keep Saint Petersburg Local is proud to bring back Localtopia to Williams Park for its 9th year, and our 2022 festival will be *our biggest EVER*! LOCALTOPIA is St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local” showcasing *OVER* 300 of our city’s favorite independent businesses and community organizations. Voted “BEST FESTIVAL” two years in a row in the Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best” Awards and nominated for “BEST FESTIVAL” by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater! We’re honored that LOCALTOPIA has also been declared “The Event of the Year,” has been referred to as “the most St. Pete-esque event a resident or visitor can attend,” and many have called it *THE* best event ever in St. Pete!
NEW FOR 2022: Even MORE local goodness as we’re adding *TWO more city blocks* to our festival footprint! In addition to Williams Park, we will be CLOSING:
3RD STREET between 1st and 3rd Avenues +
2ND AVENUE between 2nd and 4th Streets
+ we’re also adding a SECOND STAGE on 2nd Avenue!
This FREE* family-friendly festival also commemorates KSPL’s 10-Year Anniversary.
* Please consider throwing something into the tip jars at the “Local Thirst Stations” to support LOCALTOPIA! *
LOCALTOPIA has NOT been a pet-friendly event since 2016 due to large crowds. Please DO NOT bring your furry friends! We want to ensure that they (and our human friends) stay safe, so we request that you *PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME.* Thanks for your cooperation!

LOCALTOPIA FEATURES:
MAKERS & MERCHANTS: Art & Handcrafted Goods, Artisanal + Plant-Based Food & Beverages, Body/Self-Care, Books, Clothing & Accessories, Home Decor, Jewelry, Pet, Plants & Plant-Based Products, Vintage, Vinyl & Much More!
VILLAGES in Williams Park : Arts Village | Family Village | Health & Wellness Village | #AllThingsPlants Village
EAT, DRINK & PLAY LOCAL on the streets of St. Pete:
4TH STREET: Food Truck Rally Alley
2ND AVENUE (from 2nd to 4th Streets): More Food Trucks + Restaurants
+ Food & Drink Vendors
+ “Local Thirst Stations” Selling Local Beer in Cans & Canned Wine
+ Local Breweries Pouring Their Own Brews + Draft Beer Trucks
3RD STREET (from 1st to 3rd Avenues): Boutiques | Vendors on Wheels | More Artists & Artisans + Collectives | Gourmet Food | Home Decor | DJs | Literary Corner | Street Fun
LIVE LOCAL MUSIC on the Williams Park Bandstand + NEW SECOND Street Stage on 2nd Avenue
STREET PERFORMANCES + ENGAGING ACTIVITIES for All Ages, Free Demos & Crafts, Live Screen Printing, and More Surprises!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SIGN UP HERE: bit.ly/localtopiavolunteer2022

St. Pete Beach Music in the Afternoons
2022-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Join St. Pete Beach Recreation at our Boca Ciega Ballroom for our popular Music in the Afternoon Series featuring Lew Barrows and the Rhythm Kings! Enjoy listening to live music and dancing at 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. Each event is free and takes place from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Seating is provided.

Bert’s Tribute to America
2022-02-18 - 2022-02-20 | OCC Road House & Museum, 10575 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL, 33762, United States
Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson and the OCC Road House & Museum are inviting the public to join in “Bert’s Tribute to America,” a special event to dedicate the largest American flag flying in Florida. The flag dedication ceremony will include a multi-agency color guard and the national anthem. The massive flag, which measures 100 feet by 50 feet and weighs more than 300 pounds, will be lighted and flown atop a 200-foot flag pole at Bert’s and OCC Road House.
The flag ceremony is just one highlight of Bert’s Tribute to America, which includes a full weekend of live musical performances by several of the area’s top tribute bands from Friday-Sunday. A weekend-long 50/50 cash raffle to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will also be taking place. Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries out its mission to “do good,” by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.
The flag ceremony and general admission for the weekend concerts are FREE and open to the public. One- and two-day VIP Passes, which include secured up-front viewing, plenty of seating and private restrooms start at $50 and can be purchased at Road House Nation.
Friday, Feb. 18 Disaster Piece (7-11p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 19 Flag Dedication Ceremony (11 a.m.)
Stevie Nicks Experience (12-1:30 p.m.)
SOCOM Para-Commandos/Coast Guard Flyover (1:30 p.m.)
Nuthin’ Fancy/Skynyrd Tribute (2:30-4:30 p.m.)
Forever OZZY (5-7 p.m.)
Signs of Sacrifice/Creed Tribute (8-9:15 p.m.)
Wicked Serenity/Godsmack Tribute (9:45-11:30 p.m.)
Sunday, Feb. 20 All Fired Up/ Pat Benatar Tribute (12-1:30 p.m.)
HAIRDAZE / 80’s Tribute (2:30-4:30 p.m.)
American Idiots /Green Day Tribute (5-6:30 p.m.)
Hardwired/Metallica Tribute (7-9 p.m.)
Monday, Feb. 21 Hurricane Shane (1-5 p.m.)

St. Petersburg Fine Arts Festival
2022-02-19 - 2022-02-20 | South Straub Park, 198 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Art awaits you in South Straub Park on February 19-20, 2022 at the 8th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival. Whether to find art for your home, office or as gifts for family members or friends – we have what you seek! The event is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and coordinated with Theatre Odyssey.
The 8th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival showcases original artwork by more than 100 artisans from throughout Florida and across the United States. Together these artisans will create an outdoor gallery of stunning, original and handmade art from works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, mixed-media, fiber art, metalwork and much more. If you do not find exactly what you want, commission a unique, original piece of art made expressly for you!
Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Admission is free. Bring friends and family to explore, enjoy and discover ART!

Art & Seafood on the Waterfront Festival
2022-02-19 - 2022-02-20 | Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695, United States
Art & Seafood on the Waterfront Festival features the area’s best seafood, over 50 national artists, entertainment, music, and art activities there is something for everyone. The art categories are mixed media, paintings, 3-D artwork, photography, and jewelry.
There will be a juried selection of artists and cash prize awards to the top judged entries presented on Saturday. Amazing seafood from local restaurants, interactive art activities for all ages and a fan favorite headliner will be on stage Saturday night bringing even more fun to this event.
Admission to the event is free.

Gulfport 3rd Saturday IndieFaire
2022-02-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
The Gulfport Merchants Chamber hosts Third Saturday IndieFaire in its arty downtown streets. This is an exciting new addition to the monthly calendar for craft lovers in Pinellas County.
IndieFaire features local art, hand made crafts and hand made goods designed by artisans from across our region.
Work ranges from jewelry & pottery to locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced setting along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.
IndieFaire-Maker’s Market boasts a family-friendly atmosphere with live music and street performers. There are more than 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.
IndieFaire runs from 5-9pm on the third Saturday of each month.

Tampa Bay Bridal Show
2022-02-20 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Catering? Photography? Day of Planner? Not sure where to start on your wedding planning?
The Tampa Bay Bridal Show is here to help. Join us to meet with bridal professionals from all around the Tampa Bay area. We will have tons of food to sample, beautiful flowers, gowns and more, all ready to help you with your special day.
The first 200 pre-registered brides in attendance at the event will receive an “I Said Yes!’ wine glass as a gift! (only pre-registered brides are eligible to receive this).
Pre-register for expedited entry! Tickets are $5. Parking is free!
For more info call: 727-893-8134

13th St. Petersburg Jazz Festival
2022-02-23 - 2022-02-27 | Palladium, 253 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The nonprofit EMIT is presenting the 13th St. Petersburg Jazz Festival February 23-27. We had to take a hiatus last year due to the pandemic.
The annual jazz festival is produced by the nonprofit EMIT in partnership this year with the Palladium Theater. EMIT has presented adventurous music and educational activities in St. Petersburg since 1995.
The lineup is:
2/23 – O Som Do Jazz with Andrea Moraes Manson and special guests Rafael Pereira & Jose Valentino Ruiz. This Brazilian jazz group plays a diverse range of music including samba, Bossa Nova, MPB and Baião. Rafael tours with Janelle Monae and others.
2/24 – Best of Blue Note with the James Suggs/Austin Vickrey Sextet
This group revisits great grooving Bebop standards from the Blue Note record label from Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan and others.
2/25 – RADIOjazzHEAD a unique project directed by Pete Carney “jazzifying” the music of Radiohead and other 90s superbands with a 12-piece ensemble.
2/26 – Singer Emma Hedrick and the Helios Jazz OrchestraRising jazz star Emma Hedrick joins the 18-piece jazz orchestra in a concert of big band favorites.
2/27 – Chris Dingman TrioMystic music from New York vibraphonist/composer Chris Dingman with stellar Miami bassist Carlo DeRosa and L.A. drummer Rodolfo Zuniga.
These concerts will be held in the large Hough Hall at the Palladium Theater and will be socially distanced. Admission is $25 available from www.mypalladium.org

Gulfport Nautical Flea Market
2022-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | City of Gulfport Marina, 4630 29th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL, 33711, United States
Interested in nautical equipment or finding cool fishing gear? Look no further than the Nautical Flea Market at the City of Gulfport Municipal Marina. For more information, contact Harbormaster Denis Frain at 727-893-1071.

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
2022-02-25 - 2022-02-27 | Downtown St. Petersburg, Beach Dr NE & 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
One of the premier events in St. Pete/Clearwater, the Firestone Grand Prix races through the streets of downtown St. Pete as IndyCar’s season opening event.

Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration
2022-02-26 | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL, 33774, United States
The Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration is a one-day festival at the Florida Botanical Gardens and Heritage Village in Largo, Florida.
Showcasing Black history and culture, the goal of this one-dayfestival is to exhibit the diversity within Pinellas County.
We will be highlighting the many talents of the students within Pinellas County Schools, talented local artists, entrepreneurs, and restaurateurs.
This festival will include gospel, jazz, and hip-hop performances from many gifted entertainers in the Tampa Bay area.
The history and unique culture of the African American community in Pinellas will be on full display.

Gulfport's Get Rescued 2022
2022-02-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Once again, Gulfport goes to the dogs, kitties, skunks and other feathered and furry love-bugs on Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 10 AM – 5 PM.
We’re not kitten around! This paw-some event has helped hound-reds of homeless animals find their ulti-mutt fur-ever homes for 18 years.
The Animal Rescue Festival & Fun-raiser hosts up to 50 animal rescue groups, pet friendly vendors featuring animal related products, crafts, artwork and other curious treats. Additional activities include pet care education, a pet food and supplies drive, animal training demos, the Florida Weiner Dog Derby, the annual Bark-B-Que auction, local shops, restaurants and more.
Purr-haps there is a paw-sibility you could help us by hosting a fun-raiser, donating pet supplies, volunteering, and/or sharing this news with all of your fur-ends? We thank you in advance for being re-barkable! With your help, there is no mew-nimum to what we can accomplish in these trying times right meow.
Bring the whole pack! We look fur-ward to seeing you in Downtown Gulfport to participate in one of our area’s most beloved traditions. All leashed people and well-behaved pets are welcome.
There is no admission fee to attend and plenty of convenient complimentary parking will be available throughout the area.
