Sign up to receive a weekly email with local events in and around our community! America Stage Theatre: SILENT SKY When: Now – Dec. 22, 2019 Where: 163 3rd St N St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn't allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women "computers," charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in "girl hours". Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications in this luminous, witty and inspiring true story of a brilliant, history-making woman. By Lauren Gunderson, America's most popular modern playwright, this performance is a can't miss. Coming to American Stage on select night from November 20 – December 22. Purchase tickets online today. EVENT DETAILS Midnight in Paris: Surrealism at the Crossroads, 1929 When: Now – Apr. 5, 2020 Where: 1 Dali Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: When Salvador Dalí & Luis Buñuel's film Un chien Andalou premiered in the City of Light, Paris was an avant-garde hothouse rife with artistic conflict and friendly rivalry. Midnight in Paris: Surrealism at the Crossroads, 1929 immerses visitors in this particularly rich and vital creative era by examining the works, friendships and clashes of Jean Arp, André Breton, Luis Buñuel, Alexander Calder, Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, René Magritte, Joan Miró, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Yves Tanguy and others. Gulfport & BCYC's Holiday Boat Parade When: Dec. 14, 2019 Where:5500 Shore Blvd S Gulfport, FL 33707 Info: Holiday decorated boats will light up the intracoastal waterway in downtown Gulfport! The 34th annual parade presented by the Boca Ciega Yacht Club will kick off at 6:00 pm. Parade-goers can get a good look from Gulfport's Williams Pier and the beach near the Gulfport Casino. Free and family-friendly! North Pole Express When: Dec. 14, 2019 – Dec. 15, 2019 Where: 101 Central Park Dr Largo, FL 33771 Info: All aboard! Children of all ages are invited to take the North Pole Express on a magical journey through the holiday lights in Largo Central Park, to get to the North Pole. Activities inside the North Pole include crafts, games, cocoa, cookie decorating, meeting Santa and more. Sleigh bells will be given to each child. NEW to this year is an Adults ONLY, North Pole After Dark Ride. Adults will board the train to the North Pole to experience a unique date night experience at the North Pole. Enjoy wine, chocolate and more. To purchase your golden ticket for this event, please order here, or call 727-587-6720. Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade When: Dec. 14, 2019 Where: Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Info:This annual holiday parade weaves through downtown Tarpon Springs starting at 10 a.m. Parade route: starts at Manatee Plaza and goes north on E. Lemon Street, then south on Ring Ave and finishes its last leg on Tarpon Ave. all the way to Spring Bayou. Meet the Artist: Borowski When: Dec. 14, 2019 Where: 247 Main Street Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Info: Don't miss this rare chance to have your very own Borowski glass art piece signed by Wiktor. A fun and whimsical evening of glass art and holiday fun. Happening at 247 Main Street Safety Harbor, FL on December 14th from 4 p.m. -8 p.m. Holiday Lights in the Gardens When: Now – Jan. 4, 2020 Daily Where: 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Info: The annual "Holiday Lights in the Gardens" is a seasonal escape into a wonderland of twinkling lights and fun entertainment. Over 1 million LED lights shining throughout our Botanical Gardens highlighting our plants and in nature-themed or holiday-themed light displays. This is a family-friendly event with nightly entertainment, including visits with Santa. Refreshments are available, as well as Holiday-themed gifts at the Botanical Bounty Gift Shop. The event begins at 5:30 pm and a $5 suggested donation are encouraged for entry. Annual St. Petersburg Holiday of the Arts When: Dec. 14, 2019 – Dec. 15, 2019 Daily Where: 350 2nd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: This art festival transforms Williams Park into an outdoor gallery of original and handmade art created by extraordinary artists in painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, photography, digital art, mixed-media, metalwork, woodworking and more. Whether for yourself or as gifts for friends and loved ones, you will find something at all price points. This outdoor art show is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Bring your sense of discovery and appreciation for the beautiful! Clearwater Holiday Lighted Boat Parade When: Dec. 14, 2019 Where:301 Drew St Clearwater, FL 33755 Info: An annual Clearwater holiday event that's not to be missed! Festively decorated boats will parade past Coachman Park around 8:30 p.m. From there, the fleet will cruise under the Memorial Causeway Bridge turning into the Clearwater Marina Channel, then proceed south through the navigable canals to Clearwater Point. Free and family-friendly! Annual Festival of Lights Illuminated Boat Parade in Madeira Beach When: Dec. 14, 2019 Where: 503 150th Ave. Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Info: Watch as the waterways in Madeira Beach light up with boats displaying their best Christmas lights! This boat parade will kick off at John's Pass with a shop local holiday extravaganza, tree lighting, and boat parade kickoff party. Head to ROC park for the best view of the parade and to enjoy holiday music, food, and spirits. Miracle at Mezzo When: Now – Dec. 31, 2019 Where:1111 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Info: This NYC Christmas pop-up bar is taking over Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails with festive decor & a menu full of seasonal libations. Stop by the most festive bar in town to eat, drink & be merry! Open through New Year's Eve. Treasure Island's Lighted Boat Parade When: December 13, 2019 Where: 400 Treasure Island Causeway Treasure Island, FL 33706 Info: Like Las Vegas on the water! This year's dazzling nautical spectacle features boats of all kinds making it the biggest lighted boat parade in Tampa Bay. Boats will depart from The Club at Treasure Island at 6:20 p.m., sail past the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge at 7 p.m. and end at 8:15 p.m. at John's Pass. Enchant Christmas When: Now – Dec. 29, 2019 Where: 1 Tropicana Dr. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Info: The World's Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market featuring larger-than-life light sculptures is taking over Tropicana Field from Nov. 22 - Dec. 29, 2019. On your adventure, glide along the light-adorned ice skating trail, mosey through a Christmas Market of over 40 local artisan vendors, listen as carolers sing your favorite holiday tunes, and more. All tickets are on sale now at EnchantChristmas.com and guests are encouraged to reserve their desired visit date and time early as tickets are limited throughout the run. Holiday party suite rentals and custom catering are also available now and can be reserved at EnchantChristmas.com. 2nd Friday's in Dunedin When: Dec. 13, 2019 Monthly on the second Friday Where: 420 Main Street,Dunedin, FL 34698 Info: Spend every second Friday of the month sipping, shopping & strolling through charming Downtown Dunedin! Local shops, restaurants & bars will be open for you to enjoy from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. This event is completely free and takes place at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens When: Now – Dec. 31, 2019 Where: 10165 N Malcolm McKinley Dr. Tampa, FL 33612 Info: Head to Busch Gardens for some great thrill rides and to see the park transform into a holiday wonderland of Christmastime entertainment, holiday shopping and more than a million twinkling lights! Christmas Town is included with admission or any Annual Pass. Tierra Verde Sunday Market When: Now – Dec. 22, 2019 Weekly on Sundays Info: Located in Downtown Tierra Verde, this fresh market happens every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop a variety of vendors including fresh produce, baked goods, lobster, art, mobile boutiques and much more in addition to live music and games. This free event is fun for the whole family. The Grasshopper and The Ant and Other Stories: A New Installation By Jennifer Angus When: Now – Jan. 5, 2020 Where: 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: Jennifer Angus (b. 1961), one of the most important installation artists working in contemporary art today, challenges our perceptions and expectations by working in an unusual medium: dried, exotic insects. She creates dramatic and startlingly beautiful effects by incorporating large, brilliantly-colored insects into elaborate patterns inspired by Victorian wallpaper and nineteenth-century book illustration. For this immersive, MFA-commissioned project, Angus will use Aesop's fable 'The Grasshopper and the Ant' as its starting point. Yoga at The Dali When: Now – Dec. 27, 2020 Weekly on Sundays Where: 1 Dali Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: Bring along your yoga mat and come ready to be inspired! Join Lucky Cat Yoga at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday at The Dali Museum for yoga. Classes are held in the Raymond James Community Room or outside in the Avant-garden, both with incredible views of the waterfront. The cost to participate is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at the Member's desk. Yoga on Tap at Green Bench Brewing When: Now – Dec. 13, 2020 Monthly on the second Sunday Where: 1133 Baum Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Info: Do a little downward dog before you down a cold craft brew! Get your workout on in the Green Bench Brewing beer garden at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month led by The Body Electric Yoga Company. This one hour class is $5 for members in advance or $15 at the door or $10 if you pre-register online. Bootcamp & Brews at 3 Daughters Brewing When: Now – Dec. 28, 2019 Monthly on the fourth Saturday Where: 222 22nd St S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Info: Game of Fitness is bringing a bootcamp to 3 Daughters Brewing on the fourth Saturday of every month! Get ready to sweat with a one hour, high intensity workout starting at 11 a.m. and stay after for a well earned beer. All levels are welcome. Cost: $10 for nonmembers, $5 for members, & $15 at the door. First Friday St. Pete When: Monthly on the first Friday Where: Central Ave Between 2nd & 3rd St., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: Celebrate every First Friday of the month in St. Pete with a free block party complete with live music and dancing! The action goes down between 2nd and 3rd streets on Central Ave. from 5:30-10 p.m. Tarpon Springs First Friday When: Monthly on the first Friday Where: 324 E. Pine St., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Info: Head to Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs on the first Friday of each month! There will be vendors, food, music, beer and wine and a different theme each month. Free Shuttle and Parking at the Live Oak Recreation Complex parking lot (508 Live Oak St). Presented by the Tarpon Springs Merchants' Association. Second Saturday's at Sirata When: Monthly on the second Saturday Where: 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Info: Head to Sirata Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach on the second Saturday of every month! From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. you'll be able to shop local vendors and enjoy family friendly activities while soaking in the sunshine beachside with beer & cocktail specials. Winter’s Wonderland at CMA When: Now – Jan. 6, 2020 Where: 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767 Info: Join the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a splashingly great holiday celebration! Watch as the aquarium transforms into Winter's Wonderland between Nov. 16 - Jan. 6. Experience Winter's Wonderland with lights and décor all around, see the holiday-themed habitats, enjoy the kids' fun zone in the 3rd-floor classrooms and learn about penguins and polar bears, and watch special Santa dive presentations at Mavis's Rescue Hideaway. Plus you can reserve your spot on the Sea of Lights Boat cruise for a festive holiday cruise around local finger islands. Learn about more CMA holiday fun. St. Pete Saturday Morning Market When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday Where: 350 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: This is the largest weekly fresh market in the Southeast U.S. serving around 10,000 customers a week with its 130 vendors offering everything from fresh produce to homemade soaps to ready to eat food from 15 different nationalities. The market, which is free to enter, runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday at Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Pete. If you're looking for an authentic St. Pete experience, hit up this staple of the community. Safety Harbor’s 3rd Friday Music Series When: Now – Dec. 20, 2019 Monthly on the third Friday Where: Safety Harbor, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Info: Head to Safety Harbor the third Friday of each month for an evening of live music, shopping, and dining. Main Street closes off between 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and is lined with live bands, vendors featuring arts, crafts, and food, and local businesses and restaurants open late for your enjoyment. The best part, it's free! Friday Night Clay at Morean Center for Clay When: Now – Dec. 27, 2019 Where: 420 22nd St S, St. Pete, FL 33701 Info: Spend your Friday evening playing in clay at the Moeran Center for Clay! Be prepared to get dirty for two hours from 7-9 p.m. of wheel throwing and hand building. Bring a towel, your favorite beverage, and a group of friends or a date for a fun get-together. You'll get to select your favorite piece at the end of the night and they will bisque and glaze it for you to bring home. Purchase your tickets for $25 online today. Guerilla Art Market When: Now – Dec. 14, 2019 Monthly on the second Saturday Where: 2133 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Info: The Guerrilla Art Market is bursting with color highlighting local art with the freshest emerging artists in the Tampa Bay area. The market will feature individual artist exhibits, a silent auction, music, cash bar, live demos, and will spotlight a different theme each month. Get into St. Pete's local culture and buy original work by many artists whose creations can be seen around town on the walls and streets of St. Pete. Happening from 5 – 10 p.m. at the St. Pete Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S. St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk When: Now – Dec. 14, 2019 Where: 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: Take in the St. Pete arts scene after hours as more than 40 galleries and studios spanning across five different arts districts stay open late, including local favorites like Duncan McClellan Glass and Morean Arts Center. Free trolleys run throughout the city's five districts to get you around during the 5-9 p.m. event. For a complete list of participating galleries and a map, visit stpeteartsalliance.org Free Yoga at Sundial St. Pete When: Now – Dec. 21, 2019 Where: 153 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: For the love of yoga! Head to the courtyard at Sundial St. Pete for the largest FREE outdoor yoga event each third Saturday of the month. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and the yoga session will begin at 9 a.m. Mimosas & Masterpieces: Brunch at the Dali When: Now – Dec. 27, 2020 Weekly on Sundays Where: 1 Dali Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Info: Raise a glass to an artistic take on Sunday Fundays at Café Gala with Mimosas & Masterpieces! Enjoy a Catalan-inspired brunch, visit the galleries, stroll the grounds, contemplate the Avant-garden, browse the Museum Store and soak in all the brilliance of the world-famous Dali Museum. Enjoy this inspired brunch between 11 am – 2 pm. Moonlight Canopy Tours When: Now – Dec 14, 2019 Where: 423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 Info:Are you ready to experience Tampa Bay's Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve after dark and from 70 feet off the ground? In these Moonlight Canopy Tours, you'll glide into the unknown on a zip line and experience the nocturnal life of Tampa Bay. For two hours, you'll traverse all 5 zip lines in the preserve as well as walk the 200 foot suspension bridge, otherwise known as the "Flight of the Osprey" bridge. To reserve this one of a kind experience, call (813) 448-5635. Friday Nights at the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club It's not just for the older generation anymore! Join the fun at the world's largest shuffleboard club to see why this pastime has regained its popularity in the Sunshine City. Free every Friday night from 7-11 p.m., locals and visitors alike flock to this private recreational club. If you're not sure how to play, have no fear as volunteers are on hand to give you a lesson or two. Bring your own snacks and beverages - local craft beers tend to be a popular choice. There's often live music or a DJ on-site to keep you shufflin'. Children are welcome and so are well behaved dogs. Dunedin Food Tour When: Tours available every Saturday from 1 pm – 4 pm. Where: Dunedin, FL Cost:Limited tickets available, book your tour now. Info:Craft beer enthusiasts, upscale fine dining, Florida casual… there's a tour for everyone! Experience the food and beer scene in Dunedin during a 3 hour walking tour that will offer you the opportunity to meet the chefs and owners of one of a kind restaurants, breweries and shops. Safety Harbor Farmer's Market on Main When: Now – Dec. 29, 2019 Weekly on Sundays Info: Start your Sunday with open-air shopping in the park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your grocery list to stock up on fruits and vegetables, plus specialty foods like meats, cheeses, desserts, bread and more. You'll also find vibrant crafts and artwork. Sunday Z-Brunch at Castile Restaurant When: Now – Dec. 29, 2019 Weekly on Sundays Where: 3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Info: Savor a Mediterranean-inspired Easter brunch buffet featuring breakfast specialties, seafood stations, sushi, carving stations, bottomless mimosas and so much more! Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Pete Beach, with indoor and outdoor seating options available. Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk When: Now – Dec. 21, 2019 Where: Beach Blvd., Gulfport, FL 33707 Info: Feel the funky beat and shop for unique treasures during this bi-monthly event held in downtown Gulfport from 6-10 p.m. every first Friday and third Saturday. Over 35 locally owned boutiques and artists line the streets along with live musicians to keep you movin'. Don't miss the opportunity to dine at one of the area's delicious restaurants or belly up to the bar for a cocktail or two.
