What’s happening in Tampa Bay? July 19, 2019

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“Drilled! The Musical”
When: Jul. 18, 2019 – Jul. 21, 2019
Where: 253 5th Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: The Palladium, Will Knot Di Artists and Eagle Productions present the world premiere of “Drilled! The Musical” July 18, 19 and 21 at the Palladium Theater’s Side-Door Cabaret.

DRILLED! tells the tale of Larry the Laborer, a blue-collar celebrity and a conservative icon who helped his party win the White House. But Larry has fallen on hard times. Jobless, loveless, and plagued with a painful toothache. Larry journeys to a branch of the only dental conglomerate that will accept his lousy insurance. And that’s where his comic nightmare really begins…

Thursday, Jul. 18, 8 pm

Friday, Jul. 19, 6 pm & 9 pm

Sunday, Jul. 21, 3 pm

RESERVED: $36.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $18 in advance, $22 day of show.

STUDENTS: $15, general admission.

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. White Sox, 7:10 p.m.
When: July 19, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.

Fun Home
When: Jul. 17, 2019 – Aug. 18, 2019
Where: 163 3rd St N, St., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: GROW UP. OUT LOUD. Every once in a while a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark piece of theatre can. This groundbreaking and life-affirming new musical was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike and garnering five Tony Awards.

Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages. We follow her as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood in this refreshingly honest and intimate musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

Head to American Stage to watch Fun Home come to life on select nights from July 17 – August 18.

IBC Baseball World Series
When: Jul. 20, 2019 – Jul. 27, 2019
Where: 714 N Saturn Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755
Info: Youth Baseball Championship tournament. 14U – Five game guarantee and 16U & 18U six game guarantee. Single elimination format.Games are happening throughout the week of July 20 – July 27 at the following fields:Sid Lickton Complex – 714 N Saturn Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755Ross Norton Complex – 1426 S. Martin Luther King Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756

Joe DiMaggio – Corner of Drew ST. & Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, Fl 33763

Frank Tack Fields – 1967 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL 33763

NSA B World Series
When: Jul. 17, 2019 – Jul. 20, 2019
Where: 3050 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33759

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.

Nerdier Than Thou
When: Jul. 20, 2019 – Jul. 21, 2019
Where: 4902 113th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33760
Info: Celebrate all things nerdy and bookish at Wordier Than Thou’s second annual Nerdier Than Thou literary con. This year’s event takes place Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, 12 to 5 p.m., at Emerald City Comics in Clearwater. Nerdier Than Thou offers two days of programming featuring local writers across a variety of genres – sci fi, horror, fantasy, steampunk and more – as well as journalists, comic book writers, comedians and satirists, and paranormal investigators.You can find a complete schedule of panels and presentations online here. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door. All money raised will be benefit Wordier Than Thou’s literary programming. Wordier Than Thou is a Pinellas County-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports Florida writers and readers.

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. White Sox, 6:10 p.m.
When: July 20, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.

Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer – Rowdies vs. Saint Louis FC, 7:30 p.m.
When: July 20, 2019
Where: 230 1st Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Kick it at Al Lang Stadium and cheer on the Tampa Bay Rowdies! Experience the electrifying home games with stands packed with fans cheering the team on with age old songs and chants, top notch concessions, and an outdoor stadium situated right on the waterfront of downtown St. Pete. Gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff.

Florida Hard Seltzer Fest
When: July 20, 2019
Where: 222 22nd St S., Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
Info: Don’t miss out on the 1st Annual Florida Hard Seltzer Fest! Join 3 Daughters Brewing and 15 local bars and restaurants for an afternoon full of live entertainment, drinks and food. 5 local restaurants will be onsite showing off some of the best food in the area. 10 local bars will be present for a 3 Daughters Brewing Seltzer Mixology Contest sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Tickets include unlimited drinks and food while supplies last. Boutiques and Brews will also be onsite with a variety local boutiques and vendors. Live music is from 2 – 11 p.m.

Royal Palm Market
When: Jul. 11, 2019 – Oct. 10, 2019
Weekly on Thursdays
Where: 1111 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: Enjoy live music, food, shopping and craft cocktails every Thursday at 6 p.m. under the royal palms of St. Pete! This weekly night market is located right next to Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails and features local artists, local boutiques, handmade goods, leather goods, wood burning, clothing & accessories, specialty dog treat vendors, soaps, candles and so much more! Bring the whole family including your pets to this free, weekly event.

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Red Sox, 7:10 p.m.
When: July 23, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.

Marly Music Concert Series: Premium Blend St. Pete Opera Artistic and Executive Director Mark Sforzini
When: July 21, 2019
Where: 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Mark Sforzini, Brian Moorhead, and pianist Justin Harvard show the development of composition style through the 19th and 20th century.

Sforzini is the St. Pete Opera Artistic and Executive Director and director of the Tampa Bay Symphony. He has conducted more than 40 fully-stage operatic and theatrical productions around the country to high critical acclaim. Moorehead is the associate professor of Applied Music Studies/Clarinet, teaching clarinet performances and chamber music at the University of South Florida since 1985. Harvard is an accomplished director, pianist and singer who spent more than a decade working in the Tampa Bay area.

Catch them perform live at the Museum of Fine Arts Sunday, July 21 from 2 – 4 p.m. Tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis. Tickets include general Museum admission. $15 for Marly Music Society Members and Students (with current ID) $25 for Adult (Non-Marly Music Society Members)

Live Jazz at Olive The World Bistro
When: Now – Aug. 30, 2019
Weekly on Fridays
Where: 24 Hibiscus Street, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Info: Enjoy live acoustic jazz every Friday & Saturday nights at Olive The World Bistro in Tarpon Springs. Dig into their delicious Mediterranean menu featuring wine, tapas, coffee and desserts while listening to the smooth sound of jazz fill the air. Happening from 5 – 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami
When: Now – Sep. 22, 2019
Where: 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info:The “Above the Fold” exhibition demonstrates the extraordinary power and potential of contemporary origami. Paper is transformed into breathtaking sculpture, large-scale installations and conceptual works that express contemporary social, political, and aesthetic ideas. Visionary master folders-such as Erik Demaine and Martin Demaine (Canada/USA), Vincent Floderer (France), Miri Golan (Israel), Paul Jackson (UK/Israel), Dr. Robert J. Lang (USA), Sipho Mabona (Switzerland/South Africa), Yuko Nishimura (Japan), and Richard Sweeney (UK)-push the boundaries of paper as a medium for creating bold and sophisticated works. The exhibition celebrates these artists who are redefining a traditional Japanese craft as a modern global genre and inventing unexpected forms of artistic expression.

Regular admission is $20 for adults; $15 for those 65 and older, Florida educators, college students, and active duty military; and $10 for students 7 and older. Children under 7 and Museum members are admitted free. Groups of 10 or more adults pay only $14 per person and children $4 each with prior reservations. Also, admission is only $10 after 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Live Jazz at Olive The World Bistro
When: Now – Aug. 30, 2019
Weekly on Fridays
Where: 24 Hibiscus Street, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Info: Enjoy live acoustic jazz every Friday & Saturday nights at Olive The World Bistro in Tarpon Springs. Dig into their delicious Mediterranean menu featuring wine, tapas, coffee and desserts while listening to the smooth sound of jazz fill the air. Happening from 5 – 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Young Frankenstein at Largo’s Central park Performing Arts Center
When: Jul. 12, 2019 – Jul. 21, 2019
Where: 105 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771
Info: Genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendary comedy into a brilliant stage creation. Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad-scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” With memorable tunes such as The Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend, and Puttin’ on the Ritz, Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment! Contains mature content and language. (Hey, it’s Mel Brooks.)

St. Pete Road Runners Beach Series
When: July 19, 2019
Where: 809 Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille, FL 33706
Info: Join the largest beach race in the area with a 5K on beautiful St. Pete Beach. Races start at 7 p.m. and take place entirely in the sand, starting near The Hurricane Restaurant in Pass-A-Grille. Register online now and receive an early bird discount. Stay for the after party for all participants including a free buffet from Hurricane Restaurant, drinks, a live DJ and a spectacular sunset. The free kids 200m fun run starts at 6:30 p.m., just before the 5K race.

Safety Harbor’s 3rd Friday Music Series
When: Jul. 19, 2019 – 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.

Brocante Market
When: Now – November 3, 2019
Where: 301 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33755
Info: Explore 15,000 sq feet of vintage treasure finds at this monthly market in St. Pete! This true vendor-run market has an amazing variety and selection of vintage items unlike anywhere else. Grab your next vintage find the first weekend of each month from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday at 2200 2nd Ave S in St. Pete.

St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk
When: Jun. 8, 2019 – 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: Jun. 15, 2019 – 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.

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.

Yoga on Tap at Green Bench Brewing
When: Now – Oct. 13, 2019
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.

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.