RECURRING EVENTS
First Fridays • 10am-2pm, Creative Clay Outdoor Art Market, 1846 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg • 5-9pm, First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Gulfport • 6-9pm, Concert in front of Studio Movie Grill, Seminole City Center, 11201 Park Blvd. N, Seminole
Last Friday • 6-9pm, live music at the John’s Pass Bell Tower, John’s Pass Boardwalk and Shopping Village, 12902 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach
Saturday & Sunday • 7am-1pm Pinellas Farmers & Flea Bazaar, Win Derby, 10490 Gandy Blvd., St. Pete
1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park,15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach.
2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup, Suncoast Sailing, 11165 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island • 9am-2pm, Market on The Bluffs, 2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs. Farmers Market/craft event on the street in front of Belleair Bluffs City Hall. • The Market Marie,10am-3pm, Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater • 5-9pm, St. Pete Artwalk. Artists and gallery owners from 40 studios and galleries in five arts districts show off their latest works. Take the trolley, drive or park and walk. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk
3rd Saturday • 10am-2pm, Crossroads Market, Crossroads Christian Church, 1645 Seminole Blvd., Largo • 10am-5pm, Creative Pinellas at Pinewood, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo • 5-9pm, Indie Faire, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Outdoor, socially distanced event in Gulfport features local art, handmade crafts, jewelry, and pottery to locally sourced botanicals.
4th Saturday • Pinellas Arts Walk 4-8pm, Pinellas Arts Village Walk, 5600-5800 Park Blvd. (north side), Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park Art Society, Donnelly COVE, Complete Sweet Shoppe, Pompei Factory, Studios @5663, Painting with a Twist, Bottles Pub, and Swartz Gallery.
4th Sunday • Lealman Farmers Market 10am-2pm, Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg
CONTINUING
Through 3/7 – 2025 Winter Wood Symposium Exhibition
Free, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Pete. Forty potters from around Florida and beyond gathered in December around four kilns and countless logs to practice the ancient of wood firing. The results can be seen in this showcase with a variety of artistic styles and methods of firing.
Through 4/19 – Alberto Giacometti & Salvador Dalí: Through and Beyond Surrealism
$12-$32/under 5 free, 10am-6pm, Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Pete. The exhibition features a rich selection of works by Alberto Giacometti, drawn from the collections of Fondation Giacometti. These are displayed alongside works by Salvador Dalí from The Dalí Museum’s collection. Together, they illuminate the surprising similarities in the artists’ visions, despite their distinct stylistic approaches. thedali.org/visit/buy-tickets/
Through 4/25 – I Will… Word + Image 2025-2026
Free, Morean Art Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete. Each year, local students are challenged to create works of art based on a particular theme, and to incorporate a written statement within the piece. This year’s theme I WILL… is the students’ “projection” of their future possibilities and imagination of what awaits them, what their potential roles could be in the real world, and how they might prepare to make a difference. The work is exhibited by grade level. Submissions by high school students were exhibited in November. The remaining schedule is:
• Through 3/7 – Elementary School Exhibition (A-M)
• 3/14-4/25 – Elementary School Exhibition (N-W)
UPCOMING
3/7 – St. Pete CommUNITY Festival
Free, 1-9:30pm, Azalea Park, 7335 13th Ave N, St. Pete. This family-friendly and leashed-dog friendly festival combines live music, interactive arts, hands-on experiences, and a showcase of local food and craft vendors. Live demonstrations from Birds of Prey and the St. Petersburg Police K-9 unit. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for comfort and a donation of nonperishable food or hygiene products for Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry. Sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg.
3/7 – SPIFFS 50th Anniversary International Folk Fair
$16.78, 10am-6pm, England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park. More than two dozen nationalities will present a mix of culture, music, food, dance, shopping, drinks, martial arts demonstrations, sword fighting, handmade goods, and more. The fair includes an international beer tent and two performance stages, A Parade of Nations culminates in a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens, capped off with the mind-blowing Dragon Dance! Tickets: tinyurl.com/yy3cs5k5
3/7 – Embracing Our Differences Art Exhibition Grand Opening
Free, 1-4pm, Poynter Park, St. Pete, Be a part of this joyful celebration that brings art and community together at the grand opening of Embracing Our Differences’ annual art exhibition, returning for its third year in St. Pete! It features 50 billboard-sized works of art, each paired with an inspiring quote. Live music performances, delicious offerings from food trucks, and interactive, family-friendly activities hosted by local community and arts organizations.
3/7-8 – Florida Antiquarian Book Fair
$10 single day, Sat. 10am-5pm/Sun. 10am-4pm, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth St. N, St. Pete. Books. Maps. Prints. Ephemera Photographs. You’ll find it all here at the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair. Tickets at Eventbrite and at the Box Office during the event. Sponsored by Ageless Literature.
3/12-15 – Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival
$65 and up, gates open 3/12 at 4pm, 3 /13 at12 noon, Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete. One of the largest and most-anticipated reggae festivals in the country. Watch performances on multiple stages, explore interactive activities and large-scale art installations, savor delicious food and drink from craft vendors and take advantage of the ample space by bringing a blanket or chair to relax on. For tickets and list of scheduled performers, visit tinyurl.com/mrxzeexn
3/13-15 – Paddy Fest St. Pete
Friday free w/free ticket; Sat-Sun $25. Williams Park, downtown St. Pete. St. Pete’s largest annual St. Patrick’s Day event celebrating all things Irish. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ypfwhcbw
3/13-15 – 57th Annual Pow Wow Festival
Free (ride wristbands $25-$30), Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole. Enjoy live music and nonstop entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and a mouthwatering lineup of festival food favorites. A fireworks display will light up the night sky on Saturday. Cheer on your favorites at the Pride of Wrestling Show and air out your pipes at the all-new Lip Sync Battle (entry fee $10). Hours: Thurs. 5-9pm; Fri. 5-11pm; Sat. 12-11pm; Sun. 12-7pm.
3/13-16 – Izzard’s The Tragedy of Hamlet
$79-115, times vary to date, Straz Center, 1010 N MacInness Pl., Tampa. Tony Award®-nominated Eddie Izzard plays 23 characters in a dynamic new staging of William Shakespeare’s tragedy. Izzard portrays men, women, ghosts, scholars, tyrants, courtiers, lovers, fools and poets. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4rz3wzs7
3/14 – Friends of Strays Wags and Whiskers Gala: The Cheshire Cat Ball
$150, 7-11pm, Lealman Exchange Community Center, 5175 45th St. N, St. Pete. The 2026 gala theme is based on the classic tale, Alice in Wonderland. Dress for the theme and add to the fun! The Gala is Friends of Strays’ largest fundraiser of the year and provides much needed support for daily operations and special projects. For sponsorship opportunities, or to donate to the silent auction, contact Jon at jon@friendsofstrays.org. For tickets and more information visit https://tinyurl.com/y6s5kmt4
3/14 – Indian Shores St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Free admission, 9am-2pm, Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd. Irish music and dancing, arts and crafts, food, beer and wine, vendors, book sale, and a basket raffle. Free shuttle service from the Tiki Gardens beach access parking lot.
3/14-6/25 – Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) Video Game
The James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Pete. Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is an award-winning puzzle-platform adventure video game based on the traditional Iñupiaq tale, “Kunuuksaayuka.” Created in partnership with Alaska Native elders, storytellers and community members, players experience the epic journey of an Iñupiaq girl named Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known. You will explore awe-inspiring environments, perform heroic deeds and meet legendary characters from Iñupiaq stories — all narrated by a master storyteller in the spoken Iñupiaq language. No experience necessary.
3/14-15 – Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou
$5 at the gate, 10am-5pm, Spring Bayou in Craig Park. This milestone 51st anniversary event brings together an inspired mix of fine artists and fine crafters, creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere centered on creativity, connection, and community. Stroll along the water while enjoying breathtaking artwork, thoughtfully crafted goods, delicious bites, and wine and beer, all set against the backdrop of one of Tarpon Springs’ most iconic locations.
3/15 – Listening Room Festival, 15th Annual Showcase
$20-$50, 3pm, Hough Concert Hall, The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Pete. Join us for the biggest event of LRFest – the Showcase! Featuring Daniel Kimbro, Andy Sydow, Hobo Cane, and The Honey Badgers! It’s a truly amazing collection of singer-songwriters to delight you once again. tinyurl.com/2vub2whj
3/16 – Madeira Beach Kite Day
Free, 10am-1pm, ROC Park, 200 Rex Place. Come for a fun-filled afternoon at the Eighth Annual Kite Day! Bring the family and enjoy a day of flying kites, community fun, and beachside excitement. Hosted by the Madeira Beach Recreation Department.
3/19 – Save Our Soundwaves 2
$12 advance/$15 door, 8pm, Crowbar, 1812 N 17th St., Tampa. A WMNF 88.5 FM benefit to keep community radio loud, local, and independent. Enjoy a stacked night of live music featuring four bands bringing serious energy and range to the stage: Lobster’s Gyro Shack, Liquid Pennies, Cozy in the Black, and Sorry Barb.
Every ticket supports WMNF 88.5 FM, Tampa Bay’s independent, listener-supported community radio station. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yp4d8a47
3/21 – Meet the Artists for Women’s History Month
Free, 6-9pm, Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Join us for this special March Artist exhibition. Meet the participants of Women: Leading the Change.
3/27-4/12 – Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
$16, hours vary by day, Clearwater Beach. Eighteen professional sand sculptors, from all corners of the globe, work their magic to transform our world-famous sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures, all covered by a 24,000-square-foot structure. The festival offers free sand sculpting classes, live music, fireworks, artisans, food vendors and more! Additionally, Pier 60 Park features a Ferris Wheel and amusements for added thrills. Guests can also step into a special immersive tribute honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets and more information at https://tinyurl.com/5n832bey
3/28-29 – Mainsail Art Festival
Free admission, Sat. 9am-6pm/Sun. 10am-5pm, Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete. Mainsail Art Festival is ranked one of the Top 14 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide. More than 250 juried fine art and craft exhibitors will be on hand with ceramics, digital art, fibers, glass, graphics, jewelry, metal, mixed media, oil/acrylic, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood. $60,000 in cash awards will be presented, including $10,000 Best of Show and a Purchase Award program.
4/4-5 – Third Annual Blue Crabs and R&B Festival
Free admission, 2-8pm, Tropicana Field, Lot 1, St. Pete. The festival will bring the heat with the freshest blue crabs in the bay, soulful R&B, and a $500 Crab Cookoff that’s about to get SPICY. This ain’t your average seafood boil – we’re talking live music that’ll have you grooving while you’re cracking shells, food trucks serving up everything coastal, and local vendors bringing that Tampa Bay flavor. Hosted by Jayy Richess. Free parking.
4/5 – Dunedin Highland Games and Festival
$23.18, 8am-6:30pm, Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Celebrate the heritage and culture of Scotland with music, dancing, athletics, good food, drink, and friends! The day will feature Scottish athletics, piping and drumming, Highland dancing and a Highland trail run. Tickets and more info at https://www.dunedinsafoundation.com/highland-games/
4/10-12 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival
$75 single day/$180 three-day; VIP available. Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete. A huge lineup of incredible blues and roots music will rock the 30th year of the festival. The stellar artist roster includes Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band, Los Lobos, Tommy Castro, Jackie Venson and Yates McKendree – and that’s just the first night!!
Named the nation’s top blues festival by the International Blues Foundation. Tickets and more information at
4/11 – PlayCon 2026
Free admission, 10am-4pm, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Ave., Largo. Event by Largo Recreation, Parks, & Arts, Central Park Performing Arts Center and Largo Playcon Game and Comic Con.
4/11 – Jamboree at The James
$400/community table $300, members 10% off; 6-10:30pm, The James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Pete. Jamboree at The James returns with a Route 66 theme. The evening will be inspired by vintage Americana, classic cruisers, and the spirit of adventure that defined the open road. Expect an elevated, retro-inspired night filled with great music, great company, and support for a great cause. Sponsorship opportunities available. This is the museum’s biggest annual fundraising event. https://tinyurl.com/m6kb24y7
4/11-12 – Florida Foodie Fest
Free admission, Sat. 11am-7pm/Sun. 11am-5pm. Win Derby, 10490 Gandy Blvd N, St Pete. Taste your way across the Sunshine State in this very first Florida Foodies Fest, a two-day showcase of Florida’s incredible culinary scene — featuring food trucks, restaurants, craft beverages, artisanal makers, and foodie-focused small businesses.
Expect amazing bites, exciting local brands, chef demos, and so much good food energy. A special treat will be the Florida Weiner Dog Derby! Pet and family friendly.
4/11-5/29 – Pinellas County Center for the Arts Senior Show
Free, 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat., The Morean Center for the Arts, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete. The work of three seniors in the Pinellas County Center for the Arts program at Gibbs High School will be highlighted. This senior project is required of all PCCA students wishing to graduate with a certificate from the program. Seniors in the visual art department must develop a cohesive body of work that describes an in-depth exploration of a particular artistic concern or visual idea. The three students chosen are given their own solo shows on the following dates: Finn Reddick, 4/11-23; Aiden Evans, 4/25-5/7; and Khloe Temple, 5/9-29.
4/14 – Live Music Night: Afro Opera
$10 (included w/admission), 5:30-7:30pm, James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Pete, Classically trained right here in Tampa Bay, Maiya Stevenson, founder of Afro Opera Productions, voices the soul of her heritage through opera and classical arrangements. Join us as she showcases what Afro Opera is all about! Space is limited; advance registration recommended. Register: https://tinyurl.com/38jum5uz
ON THE HORIZON
4/17-18 – Breakaway Music Festival, Raymond James Stadium
4/25-26 – Green Thumb Festival, Walter Fuller Park, St. Pete
5/16 – Tampa Bay Toy & Comic Expo, Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge, Tampa
5/23 – Tampa R&B on the Block, St. Pete
5/29-31 – Pride Kickoff, St. Pete