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0.1 Run: 528 Feet of Fun
When: Sept. 6, 2019
Where: Monroe Street, Dunedin, FL 34698
Info: On September 7, 2019, an event you have never seen the likes of will take place at Dunedin House of Beer! People of all shapes, sizes, and athletic abilities will come together to run, walk, meander, skip, and stroll the 0.1 mile course at the Dunedin HOB Brewery to help raise money for Jump for Kids, a 501(c)(3) that provides mentoring and personal training for Tampa Bay youth.
Participants will receive a commemorative tee, racing bib, and tasting glass before the race. To stay “motivated” along the 528-foot path to the Finish Line, runners will get to enjoy finger food and beer stops. As everyone finishes (at their leisure), they will receive a medal and continue to have full access to the event.
Colin Mochrie Presents Hyprov at the Mahaffey Theater
When: Sept. 6, 2019
Where: 400 1st St S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: From the minds of improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, side-splitting show. Hypnosis and Improv come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience, HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis.
How it Works: Twenty random volunteers from the audience will be put under hypnosis by Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci (the process of which is a show in its own right), their inhibitions evaporated and their minds no longer their own. The contestants are methodically and hysterically whittled down until the five best are left on stage when one of the world’s leading improvisers enters! Co-Creator Colin Mochrie takes the stage to improvise with the top five while they are still under hypnosis, turning the show into an improv extravaganza!
Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online here.
First Friday St. Pete
When: Sep. 6, 2019 – Dec. 6, 2019
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.
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Blue Jays, 7:10 p.m.
When: Sept. 6, 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.
Opening Reception for “Beaches, Benches and Boycotts: The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa Bay”
When: Sept. 7, 2019
Where: 55 5th St S., Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: The Florida Holocaust Museum is pleased to present an original exhibition Beaches, Benches and Boycotts: The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa Bay. The exhibition opening reception will take place at the Museum on Saturday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. and is free to the public, with reservation. The program will include a panel discussion about the history of Tampa Bay’s African American communities in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. The discussion will be moderated by Judge Charles Williams and panelists will include Fred Hearns, formerly of Tampa, Gwendolyn Reese of St. Petersburg, and Victoria Oldham of Sarasota.
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Blue Jays, 6:10 p.m.
When: Sept. 7, 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 Sunset Social
When: Sept. 7, 2019
Where: 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Info: Come on out to St. Pete Beach’s ‘Pink Palace,’ the Don CeSar to enjoy a fiery sunset, delectable food and meet new people – all while supporting a great cause! SOF Missions’ goal is to end veteran suicide and build resilient warriors throughout their 4-phase holistic program, The Resiliency Project. The fundraising event is happening Saturday, September 7 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. and tickets are $100 per person. The evening includes success stories from warriors in their program, a guest speaker, and multiple raffle opportunities.
Tarpon Springs First Friday
When: Sep. 6, 2019 – Dec. 6, 2019
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.
That ART Festival at Jannus Live
When: Sept. 7, 2019
Where: 200 1st Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: That ART Festival is an all ages, family and pet-friendly event that will paint Jannus Live vibrant on Saturday, September 7 from 12 – 6 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will have a DJ supplying the tunes in the courtyard, ticket raffles, a live interactive piece for the artists and patrons to collab on, as well as a children’s creative corner with a free face painter. And of course a ton of art!
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Blue Jays, 1:10 p.m.
When: Sept. 8, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, the 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. After, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.
Second Saturday’s at Sirata
When: Now – Dec. 14, 2019
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.
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
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.
Busch Gardens Bier Fest
When: Aug. 24, 2019 – Sep. 8, 2019
Where: 10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612
Info: On weekends from Aug. 17 – Sept. 8, explore craft beers from around the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, including over 40 new brews! This festival blends the local Tampa bay craft scene with time-honored traditions to create a unique food and beer celebration. Enjoy live entertainment and contemporary fare that pays homage to a traditional Oktoberfest with a modern spin. Event access is included with park admission. Food, drinks and specialty tastings are available for purchase separately during event hours. Open from noon to park close on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day.
Royal Palm Market
When: Now – 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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
