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
ONGOING
Through 11/1 – FRESH A.I.R. Artist in Residency Welcome Show
Free, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Pete. Introducing 2025’s fresh-picked Artists in Residency (A.I.R.s)! Lily Denhoff, Dani Lewis, and Kayla Noble will share their talents with the studio and have some gorgeous artwork for you to discover. The A.I.R. program provides opportunities for artists in the early stages of their careers to work and teach at the MCC in exchange for studio space and resources to help them develop their art practice.
Through 11/2 – Reclamando Our Untold Stories
Free, Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm, The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. The exhibit connects deeply personal memories with broader historical events. This innovative curation emerges from Mi Gente Mi Pueblo’s transformative “Reclamando” workshop series, where participants from multiple generations came together to remember, reclaim, and reimagine their histories.
Through 11/2 – Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban
Free, The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. AGalban’s traveling exhibition brings together the architectural brilliance of Antoni Gaudí and the deeply personal vision of Cuban American artist AGalban, who has created a series of 25 evocative paintings based on Gaudí’s Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.
UPCOMING
10/2-19 – Weird in St. Pete
$48.00, Performances every 30 minutes beginning 6pm Th-Sat, 4pm Sunday, Duncan McClellan Gallery, 2342 Emerson Ave. S, St. Pete. Taken directly from the weird and wacky tales that make St. Pete one-of-a-kind, this new, immersive play takes you on a journey through The Duncan McClellan art gallery, as some well-known (and not so well known) characters in St. Pete folklore come to life! Presented by American Stage. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/43fyj7by
10/3-24 – October Concert Series
Free, 7-9pm, Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. Bring your friends, family and chairs and enjoy a night of live entertainment! Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
• 10/3: China Groove (Doobie Brothers tribute + Supernatural Santana tribute)
• 10/10: Women of Rock
• 10/17: Icons of Pop (tribute to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars)
• 10/24: Horny Toads Band
10/4-12 – Taste of the Beaches
$10/”taste,” restaurant hours vary. Experience tastes from many restaurants, immerse yourself in local flavors and specialty dishes while visiting different communities and new restaurants. Register, pick your restaurants, turn in your tickets at your chosen restaurant(s) and receive your Taste. Register at https://tinyurl.com/kufh7s57
10/4-22 – Artlink Takamatsu-St. Petersburg Mail Art Show
Free, 10am-5pm, Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Pete. Opening reception 10/11, 5-8 p.m. Beginning in 2024, Heart Art Link in Takamatsu, Japan, and Creative Clay in St. Pete exchanged art with 10 pairs of artists. They also worked on a video exchange. In 2021-22 the agencies worked together on a two-phase project featuring art exhibitions and dance performances to honor our sister cities’ 60th anniversary.
10/10 – Makin’ Some Noise: A Tampa Bay Tribute to Tom Petty
$23.18, 7pm, Noisemakers, 2616 Emerson Ave., St. Pete. A night of Tom Petty tunes featuring Northstar, Marty Fouts, The Electric Sea, David Warren, Gabe Whitney, and 105 Degrees. Interviews and video clips will run between the sets. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/nh9n2et9
10/10-11 – I Am a Mistery
$25, $7:30pm, The Studio @ 620, 620 First Ave S, St. Pete. A play based on the life of the enigmatic Amanda Lear. A model, artist’s muse and disco queen linked to both Salvador Dali and David Bowie, she has both denied and fueled rumors that she is transgender. Written by Margo Hammond, the play is directed by Bob Devin Jones, with performances by Eugenie Bondurant, Michael Gregory, Mary Rachel Quinn and Jim Sorensen who all appear in multiple roles. https://thestudioat620.org/events/i-am-a-mistery/
10/11 – The Great Glass & Clay Pumpkin Patch
Free admission, 9am-9pm, Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S. The Morean Glass Studio space will transform into a great glass pumpkin patch filled with over 100 blown-glass pumpkins made for the event! This event will feature fall themed photo-ops for the family. From 10am-4pm a trick-or-treat gallery walk will feature facepainting. At 5pm, the Center for Clay will hold the opening reception for the Potter’s Field Members Show. Info: https://moreanartscenter.org/pumpkinpatch/
10/11-12 – Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock Craft Festival
Free admission, 10am-7pm Sat/10am-5pm Sun, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 746 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs. Enjoy the magical fall atmosphere of the Sponge Docks while browsing booth after booth of original works by local and traveling artists. Explore an outdoor market filled with handmade gifts, holiday décor, fine art, artisan jewelry, gourmet treats, and other one-of-a-kind creations! Live entertainment, family friendly, pet friendly.
10/11-12 – Island Fest at Honeymoon Island State Park
Free with admission to park, 10am-3pm. Celebrate the beauty and wonder of Honeymoon Island with this family-oriented festival featuring outdoor recreational activities, arts markets, nature exhibits, food trucks, live music, and more beachside. Well behaved pups welcome! Information: https://friendsoftheislandparks.org/islandfest
10/12 – Peace Memorial Big Band Concert
Free (free-will offering requested), 3pm (doors open at 2:30pm), Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 110 S Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. This perennial music series kicks off its season with a rousing program of big band selections as the lively Three O’ Clock Band entertains with classic swing band hits from the 1930s and ‘40s, and big band arrangements of popular songs from the mid- 20th century.
10/17 – U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors
Free, 7pm, Straz Center, Tampa. Known as “America’s Big Band,” the 19-piece U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors will perform a set including patriotic tunes and jazz standards as well as contemporary numbers and original compositions. Tickets are free, but reservations are required. Reserve online at www.strazcenter.org, in person at the Straz Center ticket office or by calling 813-229-7827.
10/17, 19, 21 – St. Pete Opera presents Susannah
$15-$130, times vary by date, The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Pete. A young girl blossoms into beauty in a small town in rural Tennessee. Her only relative is her drunken brother, her only friend the son of disapproving church leaders. The male church elders come upon Susannah bathing nude in a creek by her house. Instead of seeing innocence, they project their own sins upon the girl. One wicked act breeds another in this tale of intolerance, betrayal and loss. Jessica Sandidge is Susannah, Chad Kranak is Sam. Composed by Carlisle Floyd, conducted by Mark Sforzini.
10/18 – Artist Meet & Greet with Sue Johnson
Free admission, 6-8pm, Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. Come to Gulfport and enjoy creativity throughout downtown as Gulfport’s Third Saturday Night Market Gulfport flows into the streets with art and music. The gallery’s October Featured Artist, Sue Johnson, will be on hand to meet and greet visitors and discuss her work.
10/18 – Gulfport Rising: A Collection of Stories and Art Reflecting on the Hurricanes of 2024
Free admission, 5:30-8:30pm, DRV Gallery, 5401 Gulfport Blvd. S, Gulfport. An evening of community celebrating the release of the book “Gulfport Rising.” The book was organized by Lynn Taylor who was inspired upon witnessing the strong sense of community after the storms that hit Gulfport in September-October 2024. Book contributors will share their stories through art, poetry and readings.
10/19 – “Gulfport Rising” Hurricane Benefit Show
Free admission, noon-10pm, North End Taphouse and Kitchen, 2908-1/2 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. Top notch musical acts will perform all day, with a quieter version between 4-7pm, where Roxanne Cann-Dittman will play. A silent auction and raffle tickets. Donations can be made to https://tinyurl.com/5n98wah4. All money raised will be donated to The John Prine “Hello in There” Foundation specifically for Gulfport.
10/25-26 – Hip Hop Harvest Fest
Free admission, 12 noon-9pm, Tropicana Field, Lot 1. Two days of live performances, costume characters, a petting zoo, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and a pumpkin carving battle for the dads! A family-friendly, pet-friendly event. Free parking.
10/25 – Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival Fall 2025
$40, 9am-6pm, Florida State Fairgrounds (MLK entrance). Coffee Roasters will be on hand from all over Florida, bringing their finest craft coffee for you to try, and to share their knowledge and experiences. Coffee panels, open to all attendees, will be hosted by some of Florida’s most knowledgeable roasters. Artists from various mediums will offer their work. Food trucks will be on site. https://www.tampabaycoffeeandartfestival.com
10/26 – Barktoberfest
Free admission, 11am-2pm, John Morroni Dog Park, Rosselli Park, 11650 Capri Circle S, Treasure Island. This year’s event will feature a Doggie Costume Contest, a DJ playing throughout the event, vendors and food and drink, giveaways and prizes! If you don’t yet have a pet, find your new best friend from local animal shelters and rescue organizations. To register as a vendor, or to register your pup for the costume contest, visit https://tinyurl.com/39p5yych
10/26 – Voodoo Vendor Village @ Halloween on Central
Free, noon-5pm, 1600-2400 Central Ave., St. Pete. Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween experience at Voodoo Vendor Village, featuring entertainment, candy stations, and more than 100 local makers and small businesses. The Village is part of the larger Halloween on Central celebration, an open street/themed costumes stroll-festival. The family-friendly city-sponsored event is organized by Grand Central and the EDGE District. LocalShops1 is organizing the vendor village. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome.
10/28 – Our City, Our Airport: Albert Whitted Airport Documentary Premiere
Free but registration required, 7pm, The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Pete. Albert Whitted Airport has long been a gateway to dreams for aviators and the local community in St. Petersburg. Now, the airport’s rich history, its pivotal role in aviation, and its deep ties to the community will be spotlighted in this documentary produced by acclaimed filmmakers Andrew Lee and Laura Landry of Roundhouse Creative Studio. Register at https://foawa.org/documentary-registration/
10/30 – Scream Queen Halloween Party
Free admission, 6pm, OCC Roadhouse and Museum, 10575 49th St. N, Clearwater. Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and killer vibes! Horror movie actresses and authors will be in person for meet & greets, autographs, and more. Special guests will be Krista Grotte Saxon, April Hunter, Nancy Alexander, Angelina Phoenix, Maria DeVivo, and Cilla Ann. Live music 7-11pm; costume contest 8:30-9pm. The celebrity guests will choose the top three costumes; winners will receive OCC gift cards.
10/30 – A Jerry Jeff Walker Tribute featuring Bob Livingston
$28.52, 7-11pm, NoiseMakers, 2616 Emerson Ave. S, St. Pete. An evening to celebrate the life and songs of Jerry Jeff Walker. The night will feature Kip Kelly, Rod E. Morris, Zach Whitney, Eric Carlson, Gabe Whitney, John Frinzi, and Jerry Jeff’s right-hand man, Bob Livingston. Livingston is a pioneering Texas singer-songwriter, author, and founding member of the legendary Lost Gonzo Band. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/48hu3dy5
11/1 – Clyde Butcher Gallery Open House – Big Cypress
Free admission to gallery and grounds; events priced individually, 52388 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee. Join Friends of Big Cypress for a special day with Clyde and Niki Butcher. Enjoy guided swamp walks, educational booths, and inspiring talks. Space is limited. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycxpprf4 Questions? Call 239-695-2428. All proceeds support the Swamp Water And Me Program, providing environmental education for local sixth graders.
11/1 – Murder She Wrote Pub Crawl
2-7pm, The Studio Public House, 2942 Central Ave., St Pete. Channel your inner Jessica Fletcher with drink specials, costume contests, a fan fiction contest (write a 500-word Jessica Fletcher novel!), trivia, drag performers, prizes, and more! Participating venues include Grand Central Brewing, The Studio Public House and Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe. Event by Wordier Than Thou, This Bookstore Kills Fascists and two others
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 fabulous fall fashion lineup for both women and men. Luncheon and several spectacular luxury opportunity drawings are included. All ticket purchases also 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.
11/7 – 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 – 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, who backed up Jimmy for three decades, 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, nicknamed “Coral Reefer #001” as he was Buffett’s first road band member. John Frinzi, lead vocalist and guitarist at many memorable Key West Meeting of the Minds gatherings, will also be performing.
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.