What’s happening in Tampa Bay? December 20, 2019

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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. 
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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. 

Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
When: Dec. 21, 2019
Where: Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Info: Watch as Indian Rocks Beach lights up as decorated boats parade through the waterways! The boat parade will launch Saturday evening, Dec 21 at 6:45 pm. 

Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk
When: 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.

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. 

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. 

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: 
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.

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.

Redington Beach & Indian Shores Holiday Boat Parade
When: Dec. 22, 2019
Where: 20025 Gulf Blvd
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Info: Festively decorated boats will meander through the intracoastal waterways from the Tom Stuart Causeway to Caddy's Pub restaurant in Indian Shores. The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. Free and family-friendly! Top prizes will be awarded after the parade that evening at Caddy's Pub.

Tierra Verde Sunday Market
When: Dec. 22, 2019
Weekly on Sundays

Where: 1110 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
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. 

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. 

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.

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