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
1st Saturday • 8am Beach Cleanup, Archibald Park,15100 Gulf Blvd. Mad. Beach.
2nd Saturday • 8:30am, Beach Cleanup. Municipal Pavilion, 11260 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 11185 Gulf Blvd. • 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
UPCOMING
11/6 – SmARTly Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon
$175-$3,000 (table of 10), 10am-2pm, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Pete. This annual event is one of the most anticipated charity events of the social season. It will feature a preview of Dillard’s fall fashion lineup for both women and men. Luncheon and several luxury opportunity drawings are included. Ticket purchases include admission to Shop the Runway on 11/8. Tickets at www.stuartsociety.org. For more information, email rsvp@stuartsociety.org. Benefits the Museum of Fine Arts.
11/6 – Black Santa Seafood Popup Shop
Free entry and parking, 1-8pm, 1 Tropicana Drive, Lot 1, St. Pete. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating with seafood, shopping and Santa! Local vendors and food trucks, games and kids’ activities. Meet Black Santa. Sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies.
11/7 –– Clearwater Sister Cities International Bazaar
Free admission, 6-8pm, 4-5 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Join Clearwater Sister Cities for an evening of international culture, community, and connection — celebrating Clearwater’s sister cities of Nagano, Japan, and Ixmiquilpan, Mexico! Whether you’re a culture lover, a curious traveler, or just looking for a fun night, this family-friendly event is your passport to a world of discovery.
11/7 – Markus Gottschlich: An Evening of Jazz, Classical and World Fusion
$10 general/$5 IM members, 5-7:30pm, Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Pete. Markus Gottschlich is an Austrian-American pianist and composer whose music blends jazz, classical, and world music with emotional depth and sophistication. His performances have graced stages from the Vienna Jazz Festival to Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4vsrnt7v
11/7 – Behind Closed Doors with Joyce Curvin
Free admission, 6-9pm, Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport.
Mixed media sculptor Joyce Curvin takes everyday events and turns them on their head while making a point and making us giggle! “Behind Closed Doors” is an intimate, clever, and funny look at what we’re not supposed to see in other’s homes.
11/7-9 – Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
Free admission, 12 noon-9pm Fri/10am-9pm Sat/10am-5pm Sun, Sponge Docks. Try an ocean full of tasty choices to please everyone’s palate, including non-seafood items for landlubbers. Nautical and food related art, crafts, fishing apparel, kitchen and cooking items, food samples and fun for the whole family. A chef’s competition will determine Tampa Bay’s best seafood; continuous live music all weekend long!
11/8 – St. Pete Fools Charity Ride
$20/rider, 11am, OCC Road House and Museum, 10575 49th St. N, Clearwater. Be a part of the most epic motorcycle ride in Tampa Bay! Members of the St. Pete Fools, along with local residents, will ride throughout the St. Petersburg area, including across the Skyway Bridge with a police escort. The event will include food, drinks, live entertainment and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Hearts Behind Heroes and their annual Bike & Toy Drive. Register at https://www.stpetefools.com/events
11/8 – Spooky Night Blow: Performance Art Night Blowing
$60, 7-9:30pm, Morean Glass Studio, 714 First Ave. N, St. Pete. Backlit by nothing more than a fiery hot kiln and the performers’ molten glass creations, glass blowing after dark is a whole new take on the already action-packed art process, and it is one not to miss. Night Blow creates a spotlight on the heartbeat of glassblowing, backed with synchronized music choreographed by the evening’s DJ. Appetizers and open bar are included in admission. Limited capacity. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/b8cwe8vp
11/8 – A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett featuring members of the Coral Reefer Band
$25-65, 8pm, The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Pete. Coral Reefer vocalists Nadirah Shakoor and Tina Gullickson will light up the Palladium mainstage. Pedal steel player Doyle Grisham, who first recorded with Buffett in the 70’s, continues be a signature element of the Coral Reefer Band sound. Joining them is Roger Bartlett, Buffett’s first road band member, and John Frinzi, lead vocalist and guitarist at many memorable Key West Meeting of the Minds gatherings. https://tinyurl.com/3u7svfzj
11/8 – Parc Center for Disabilities 56th Annual Black Tie Gala: This is Us!
$250 up, 6:30-10:30pm, Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Pete. Step into a night filled with champagne toasts, exquisite dining, live music, and ballroom dancing beneath the glow of twinkling lights. Bid on exclusive items in live and silent auctions, mingle with community leaders, and celebrate the inspiring stories of empowerment, inclusion, and hope made possible through Parc Center for Disabilities. Tickets: https://www.parc-fl.org/events/black-tie-gala/
11/8 – sT. Pete PuNK RoCkfLe@ MaRkeT
Free admission, 1-5:30pm, Planet Retro Records, 226 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Pete. Dozens of vendors, bands, food and drinks! This is a by punks-for punks event…..no sponsors, no outside influence.
11/8-12/27 – Karen Yanes: Between Two Groves
Free admission, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Pete. This solo exhibition by Karina Yanes explores her experience living at the intersection of three cultures as a Puerto Rican-Palestinian-Midwesterner and how stories and traditions transform across time, memory, and diaspora. Between Two Groves considers what is lost and what is gained in the evolution and mixing of cultures.
11/13 – Welcome to Florida: True Tales From America’s Most Interesting State
Free admission, 7pm, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 3010 31st St. S, St. Pete. Join award-winning author and journalist Craig Pittman for an unforgettable evening exploring the wild, weird, and wonderful world of modern Florida. With his signature wit, sharp insight, and a knack for storytelling, Pittman brings to life the fascinating people, curious creatures, quirky places, and pressing issues that define the Sunshine State today.
11/14 – Arts Legacy Remix: Caribbean Celebration
Free, 7:30-9pm, Jaeb Theater, Straz Center, Tampa. The event spotlights the many cultural threads that cultivate the rich diversity of the Caribbean community, with an evening of breathtaking visual arts plus vibrant music and dance. Prior registration is requested at www.strazcenter.org.
11/14 – The Fractal, with special guest Rex Shepherd
$15/ $10 WADA members, 6-9pm, The ArtsXchange, 515 22nd St. S, St. Pete. This boundary-pushing ensemble of bassist Robert Strickland, saxophonist David Pate, and drummer Jim Stewart was formed in 2023 as a project rooted in spontaneous improvisation. The group also features dancer Helen French, who has appeared with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and at international venues. https://wadastpete.org/events/
11/14-16 – St. Pete Run Fest
Race time/fees vary, held on streets of downtown St. Pete, along the waterfront, through historic neighborhoods and past dozens of gigantic murals. The St. Pete Run Fest is rated #5 Race of the Decade by BibRave. The three-day event will leave you breathless, with runs of various length: a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and a Kids Run. A Friday evening Dog Walk will raise funds for VEG Cares, which provided lifesaving care for pets in need. Race registration and more information at https://stpeterunfest.org
11/15 – Food Truck Wars: The Rematch
Free admission, 3-10pm, Derby Lane, 10400 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Pete. The battle is back and only ONE will win! Top food trucks go head-to-head for the crown and a $1,000 cash prize! Enjoy the best eats from local food trucks, poker tables and vendor shopping, and drink and cocktail specials. Free parking and a family-friendly atmosphere.
11/15 – South Florida Seafood & Jerk Festival
Free admission, 11am-8pm, Derby Lane, 10490 Gandy Blvd., Suite 200, St. Pete. Seafood lovers, spice enthusiasts, and game night champs. Spades and poker tables. Contests galore: shrimp eating, bull riding, beer drinking and sweet potato pie.
11/15 – Sip, Savor, Vibe: The Southern Soul Food and Wine Experience
$50 sampling tickets/$100 general/$150 VIP, 11:30am, (VIP entry)/1pm general admission Fox Hall, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Pete. This is the Pinellas County Urban League’s final Equal Opportunity fundraising event of the year, a county-chic celebration of food, wine, music and community. Gourmet tastings by top chefs, fine wines, live music by Jabez and the Vibe Band. Tickets: https://www.pcul.org/sip-savor-vibe-food-and-wine
11/16 – Good Folk Fest
$10, 11am-6pm, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Pete. Creative Clay brings together folk art patrons and music lovers to celebrate 30 years of equality through art. Look for a full line up of live music with music from Christie Lenee, Kristopher James, The Burke Brothers, Rebekah Pulley, Hibernacula and Elia Jet. Of course, there will be folk art, make & takes, and food trucks! Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2sf7j3nb
11/20 – Tango Under the Stars
$250, 6-9pm, The ArtsXchange, 515 22nd St. S, St. Pete. This, the second annual fundraiser for the Warehouse Arts District Association, will be a celebration of Latin culture and artistic vibrancy. A dinner of Argentinian BBQ will be accompanied by music from the Latin Grammy-nominated Tango Ensemble, and a dinner of Argentinian BBQ. Live painting performances and more! Tickets: https://wadastpete.org/events/
11/21 – Arts Annual 8 Fundraiser: From Now to Next
$25-$100 (VIP), 6-8pm, The Gallery at Creative Pinellas.12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. For eight years, Arts Annual has been the place where artists, collectors, and community members gather to celebrate the power of the arts in Pinellas County. Arts Annual 8 is your chance to help secure the future of Creative Pinellas and keep the arts thriving in our community. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mrj554ye
11/21-23 – 35th Annual Suncoast Jazz Festival
From $53.80, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater. More than 80 musicians will perform on three stages day and night. The festival offers jazz for all ages, from headliners and national acts to the best talent around the state, including local youth jazz bands. Headliners include Tuba Skinny, Wycliffe Gordon, Diego Figueiredo, Ken Peplowski and Jason Marsalis. Tickets: www.suncoastjazzfestival.com
11/27 – The Gulfport Citywide Thanksgiving Potluck
Free and open to all, 12pm, Gulfport Beach, 5640 Shore Blvd. S, Pavilion 6. Come prior to noon to set up and bring your dish(s) to share. There are limited tables inside the pavilion so many folks should plan on bringing their own tables and chairs. The full range of holiday fare shows up on our tables, however if you have specific needs you may want to make sure that your needs will be met.
11/29 -30– Shopapalooza Festival
Free admission, 10am-5pm, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Pete. It’s the biggest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) party in the nation! The weekend will be filled with MORE THAN 350 amazing vendors, food trucks, delicious treats, live entertainment, free activities for kids and grown-ups, too. Whether you’re looking for unique gifts or just want to enjoy a day out with friends and family, Shopapalooza has something for everyone.
12/2-14 – Burnout Paradise
$40.80 and up, Straz Center, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa. Burnout Paradise is a comedy show, a challenge show, and a cardio workout all in one! Members of Australian comedy troupe Pony Cam take the stage and take on the treadmills, upon which they must complete increasingly difficult tasks. Volunteers from the audience will be invited to help the contestants. Tickets: www.strazcenter.org
12/4 – A Nostalgic Evening with Macaulay Culkin
$54 and up, 7:30pm, Straz Center, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa. It’s been 35 years since Macaulay Culkin first discovered he was Home Alone. At A Nostalgic Evening with Macaulay Culkin, the former child star will take questions from the audience, share memories and anecdotes from the making of the film and celebrate its status as a classic Christmas movie. That will follow a screening of the 1990 comedy that made him a star. www.strazcenter.org.
12/5 – Death by Chocolate
$20/$25 at door, 7pm, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. An annual fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Largo to support local youth and empowerment initiatives. Patrons enjoy dessert samples from local restaurants and businesses in Largo’s Central Park with an annual holiday light display. The event also includes live entertainment, a silent auction, complimentary champagne and coffee. https://tinyurl.com/bdfuyhnn
12/6 – Fifth Annual Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run Walk, and Kids Turtle Dash
8am-12:30pm, Gulf Front Park, Treasure Island. The morning starts with a chip-timed 5K race, then a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk and a Kids Turtle Dash. Proceeds benefit Gulf Beaches ecosystems, marine life, seabirds and endangered sea turtles. Register at Runforthebeaches.org
12/6 – Preservation Expo
Free RSVP, donations appreciated, ArtxXchange, 515 22nd St. S, St. Pete. Tips. Tools. Resources. Presented by Preserve the Burg. Gain insights from local preservation experts and more than a dozen local vendors and community groups. Enjoy presentations on everything from how to research your historic home to techniques for restoring historic windows and more. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4h8h2vem
12/6-7 – Ninth Annual Art Jones Open Studio Tour
Free, 10am-5pm Sat/11am-4pm Sun. Art enthusiasts, holiday shoppers, and visitors are welcome to this self-guided two-day showcase of fine art and contemporary crafts by 23 artists. The weekend features some of the finest creators in the region at nine stops in Gulfport. Download a map of the tour stops at ArtJonesStudioTour.com.
12/13 – Seafood Crab Boil at Trolley Square
Free admission, 12-6pm, Trolley Square, 4900 Tangerine Ave. S, Gulfport. The crab boil will be packed with all types and styles of seafood, music and good vibes, bounce houses, family fun, and pet friendly.