Congrats on making it through another week (and another month)! Reward yourself with a weekend of awesome events in DTSP. We’ve picked out the highlights for you here – Thursday: Beginner Shuffle Boot Camp, a Prohibition party, and the start of the St. Pete Power and Sailboat Show. Friday: clay at the Morean Arts Center, Silent Sky at American Stage, and a winter-themed First Friday celebration. Saturday: the Saturday Morning Market, Enchant Christmas, and plenty of Christmas markets. Sunday: yoga at the Dali, the last day of the boat show, and a tacky Christmas sweater party. Have a great weekend!
THURSDAY 12/5
Fine Art after 5PM: reduced admission to The Dali Museum, MFA & Imagine Museum
Fine art can be pricey. Thursdays after 5PM, visit the Dali for just $10, the Imagine Museum for $5, and the MFA for $10. Have a glass of wine and stroll the museums for the perfect Happy Hour.
More Dali Museum information can be found here.
Museum of Fine Arts information can be found here.
Imagine Museum information can be found here.
Royal Palm Market
Enjoy live music, food, shopping and craft cocktails every Thursday at 6PM under the royal palms of St. Pete! This weekly night market is located right next to Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails and features local artists, 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.
Art Show at the Vinoy
Admire the works of local artists in the Vinoy lobby from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. Free admission – just head inside the hotel. Check the Facebook page for this week’s featured artist!
Silent Sky at American Stage – 7PM
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. Purchase tickets online here.
Enchant Christmas at the Tropicana Field
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.
Beginner Shuffle Boot Camp
Want to learn how to play shuffleboard? Check out St. Pete Shuffle the first Thursday of the month! The event is free for club members, $10 for non-members, and free for children. The event starts at 7PM and ends at 10:30PM.
Prohibition Party at the Hollander
You’re invited! Dress to impress December 5th for a prohibition party under the stars. There will be a special cocktail menu of that era and a dance party that you won’t want to miss! This event is free and happens from 6PM to 8PM.
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show (Day One)
The 42nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast! The show takes place at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Come aboard and explore an extraordinary selection of power boats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clear span tent housing all types of marine gear. Check out the numerous FREE cruising and sailing seminars that we going on each day and bring the kids to the Kids Fishing Clinics presented by the non-profit Hook The Future.. Show-goers will be excited to find hundreds of power boats and sailboats including family cruisers, runabouts, fishing boats, magnificent sailing yachts, personal watercraft and so much more! Find out more and purchase tickets ($19) at www.StPeteBoatShow.com.
FRIDAY 12/6
Friday Night Clay at Morean Center for Clay
Spend your Friday evening playing in clay at the Morean Center for Clay! Be prepared to get dirty for two hours from 7-9PM. 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.
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 7PM-11PM, 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.
Silent Sky at American Stage – 8PM
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. Purchase tickets online here.
Enchant Christmas at the Tropicana Field
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.
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show (Day Two)
The 42nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast! The show takes place at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Come aboard and explore an extraordinary selection of power boats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clear span tent housing all types of marine gear. Check out the numerous FREE cruising and sailing seminars that we going on each day and bring the kids to the Kids Fishing Clinics presented by the non-profit Hook The Future.. Show-goers will be excited to find hundreds of power boats and sailboats including family cruisers, runabouts, fishing boats, magnificent sailing yachts, personal watercraft and so much more! Find out more and purchase tickets ($19) at www.StPeteBoatShow.com.
First Friday: Winter Wonderland
It’s the first Friday of December, which means a winter-themed First Friday celebration! Head to Central Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd Street) for the block party of the month. First Friday happens 5:30PM to 10:30PM.
SATURDAY 12/7
Saturday Morning Market
The Saturday Morning Market is the largest weekly fresh market in the Southeast US, serving around 10,000 customers a week. The market includes 130 vendors, offering everything from fresh produce to homemade soaps to ready-to-eat food from 15 different cultures. The free-to-enter market runs from 9AM to 2PM every Saturday at Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Pete.
St. Pete Walking Mural Tour
Hear the inside stories of the making of more than 30 murals found in the Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg. The four-block tour begins at Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., each Saturday morning at 10AM and concludes at 11:30AM. Call 727-821-7391 or email gallery@FloridaCraftsmen.net to book a tour, which costs $19 for adults and $11 for children. A portion of the proceeds from the tours will be used to fund future murals.
Poolside Yoga and Brunch
If there weren’t enough yoga options for you already, here’s another: poolside yoga at the Hollander Hotel at 8:30 followed by brunch. Salute the sun with Allison Moonbeam Archer then cool off in the Hollander Hotel Downtown St Petersburg’s beautiful pool. All levels are welcome for this slow flow class and mats will be provided as needed. $5 Body Electric monthly and annual members; $10 pre-registered; $15 at the door.
Drag Brunch
Head to the Iberian Rooster’s SubCentral for a morning of food and entertainment! This weekly event starts at 11AM. Drag queens Adriana Sparkle, Nicole T. Lane, and Juno Vibranz bring the fun while you bring your appetite. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
Silent Sky at American Stage – 2PM, 8PM
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. Purchase tickets online here.
Enchant Christmas at the Tropicana Field
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.
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show (Day Three)
The 42nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast! The show takes place at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Come aboard and explore an extraordinary selection of power boats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clear span tent housing all types of marine gear. Check out the numerous FREE cruising and sailing seminars that we going on each day and bring the kids to the Kids Fishing Clinics presented by the non-profit Hook The Future.. Show-goers will be excited to find hundreds of power boats and sailboats including family cruisers, runabouts, fishing boats, magnificent sailing yachts, personal watercraft and so much more! Find out more and purchase tickets ($19) at www.StPeteBoatShow.com.
Christmas Market at Hofbrauhaus
Stock up on all your holiday needs at Hofbrauhaus St. Pete’s Christmas market! This runs from 12PM to 5PM. Find Christmas gifts, Advent Wreaths, Christmas Pyramids, Incense Burners, Santa Bouncies and lots lots more. Eat, drink and feel merry!
Brocante Market (Day One)
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 9AM to 7PM on Saturday and 9AM to 5PM on Sunday at 2200 2nd Ave S in St. Pete.
15th Annual Bad Santa Bar Crawl
Join Spark 5, Inc on Sat, December 7th at 6pm, for the 15th Annual Bad Santa Bar Crawl benefiting multiple local charities. Time to be bad to do good! All proceeds go to Clothes To Kids, Inc. and the Vembu Submaranian MSAC Award. For bar stops, tickets ($25), and more, visit the Facebook event page here.
St. Pete Indie Holiday Market
Get your holiday shopping done at this monthly market showcasing all things indie and local! Shop over 100 vendors featuring artisanal foods and food trucks, handcrafts, plants and succulents, home goods, antique and vintage collections, original art and prints, photography, organic body care, independent shops and businesses, and more! The family and pet friendly fun goes down from 12PM to 4PM on Baum Ave. You can even sip while you shop with a beverage from either of the locations the market spills into – Green Bench Brewing and Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails. Visit the Facebook Event for more information.
SUNDAY 12/8
Yoga at The Dali
Come with your yoga mat and get ready to be inspired! Join Lucky Cat Yoga at 10:30 AM 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.
Mimosas & Masterpieces: Brunch at the Dali
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 11AM to 4PM. Visit the Facebook event page here.
Silent Sky at American Stage – 2PM
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. Purchase tickets online here.
Enchant Christmas at the Tropicana Field
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.
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show (Last Day!)
The 42nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast! The show takes place at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Come aboard and explore an extraordinary selection of power boats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot clear span tent housing all types of marine gear. Check out the numerous FREE cruising and sailing seminars that we going on each day and bring the kids to the Kids Fishing Clinics presented by the non-profit Hook The Future.. Show-goers will be excited to find hundreds of power boats and sailboats including family cruisers, runabouts, fishing boats, magnificent sailing yachts, personal watercraft and so much more! Find out more and purchase tickets ($19) at www.StPeteBoatShow.com.
Brocante Market (Day Two)
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 9AM to 7PM on Saturday and 9AM to 5PM on Sunday at 2200 2nd Ave S in St. Pete.
Tacky Christmas Sweater Party at the Birchwood
Show off your tackiest Christmas sweaters at The Canopy from 4 -7 PM! There will be a DJ, drink specials, and free drink samples (and wine glasses for the first 50 guests!).
MUSEUMS
Beaches, Benches and Boycotts
Beaches, Benches and Boycotts” is an original exhibition of The Florida Holocaust Museum. The focus of most Civil Rights history is written about places like Alabama and Mississippi, as if few challenges occurred elsewhere. Tampa Bay remained racially segregated at the dawn of the Civil Rights era and many local institutions and establishments held out on integration for several years after Brown vs. the Board of Education and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Under “Jim Crow” every aspect of African American life in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and their surrounding cities was segregated. Restricted covenants were in place that segregated residential neighborhoods. African American children had to attend segregated schools that were under-funded and often in disrepair. Blacks could only be cared for at “Black only” hospitals, and other public and private establishments like restaurants and beaches were often segregated – if blacks were allowed in at all. The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa Bay may have had characteristics similar to other areas of the South but its stories are its own. This exhibition will illuminate our region’s struggle with racial equality and shine a light on the local leaders who changed our cities. This exhibit runs through March 1st.
Imagined Realities – Virtual Reality at the Imagine Museum
Check out the newest addition to the Imagine Museum: virtual reality exhibits. With five fun, educational options (Google Tilt Brush, Google Earth VR, The Body VR, Apollo 11 VR, and Overview VR), visitors can create stunning 3D artwork, explore the solar system, or visit studio glass hotspots. Make 20 minute reservations online or at the front desk. The Apollo 11 exhibit is available at a reduced $5 price for the month of July and all other exhibits are available for $10 each. This runs from 5PM to 7:40PM on Thursdays and 10:30AM to 4:30PM on Saturdays.
The Grasshopper and The Ant and Other Stories: A New Installation By Jennifer Angus at the Museum of Fine Arts
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. This exhibition will run through January 5th.
Midnight in Paris at the Dalí
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. This exhibit runs through April 5th.
