You made it through another hectic week. Time to de-stress and decompress in DTSP! Thursday’s events include the Royal Palm Market, local art at the Vinoy, and a screening of Loving Vincent at the MFA. Friday’s include live band karaoke, swing jazz at the Palladium, and a grouper-themed food truck rally. Saturday’s include two Christmas events, National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl at the James Museum, and the 25th anniversary of Rollin’ Oats. Sunday brings opportunities for brunch, yoga, and an Indie flea summer pop up at St. Pete Shuffle. Have a great weekend, everyone!
THURSDAY 7/25
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.
Fun Home – 7PM
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. This weekend includes showings Thursday through Sunday. Tickets here.
Art Show at the Vinoy
Admire the works of local artists in the Vinoy lobby from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. This week’s featured artist is Catherine Benoot! Free admission – just head inside the hotel.
Cinema @ the MFA Presents: Loving Vincent
From 7 to 9PM, check out a screening of Loving Vincent, the first oil painted animated film. It tells the story of Vincent van Gogh through the eyes of a young man who discovers his final letter in his hometown. This event is free for museum members and is $20 for non-members (tickets include museum admission).
FRIDAY 7/26
Yoga for Lunch at Station House
Unwind and renew with a mid-day Yoga break! A soulful exploration of the body and mind will leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to embrace the rest of your day, and the weekend ahead. In the heart of downtown St. Pete, join us for a 45 minutes flow that will get your blood pumping, body moving and soul squealing for joy! Starts at 12pm.
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.
Fun Home – 8PM
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. This weekend includes showings Thursday through Sunday. Tickets here.
Live Band Karaoke at SubCentral
Unleash your inner rock star! Head over to the Iberian Rooster for a night of karaoke, live band style. Admission is free. This event runs from 10PM until 2AM.
Retro Party at the Emerald Bar
It’s Friday, I’m in love (with retro)! Hosted by DJ Nemesis, the night is sure to be fun with New Wave, Synthpop, and more playing all night long. Admission is free. This event runs from 9:30PM to 3AM.
Gloria West and The Gents
For a night of live, old school swing jazz, head to the Palladium Theater! Enjoy a performance by Gloria West and The Gents, a local swing band. Tickets are $35 reserved, $15 advance general admission, $20 day of show. Buy tickets here. Check out Gloria West and The Gents here.
Grouper Food Truck Rally
Grouper Week is here so we’re rallying up all your favorite food trucks to celebrate! Head to Albert Whitted Park for an awesome lineup of food trucks all serving up specialty grouper & seafood inspired dishes (in addition to their normal cuisine). Enjoy good food, live music, beer, and more fun for the whole family! Find the list of food trucks and more information here. This event runs from 6PM to 11PM.
SATURDAY 7/27
Saturday Morning Market
Check out this week’s rendition of St. Pete’s favorite way to say good morning. It’s full of all of the goods – and eats – to make your Saturday morning sweet. Stop by Williams Park between 9AM and 1PM.
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.
Fun Home – 2PM and 8PM
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. This weekend includes showings Thursday through Sunday. Tickets here.
Christmas in July
It’s only halfway to Christmas, but why wait to celebrate? Head to Caddy’s on Central for a holiday-themed extravaganza to hold you over until the actual holiday comes around! There will be food and drink specials, music, and games. This event is free and runs from 3PM to 12AM.
Mr. Strong Foundation’s Ugly Christmas T-Shirt Party
From 7PM to 11PM at Park & Rec St. Pete, celebrate Christmas early in your best gear! There will be raffles, drink specials, and even a local celebrity dunk tank. Proceeds benefit the Mr. Strong Foundation and their Winter Wonderland Day, a celebration in December that brings snow to local children with special needs.
1000 Paper Cranes Folding Event
In tradition with the Japanese legend – that the person that folds 1000 paper cranes will be granted their deepest wish – comes this origami event at the Museum of Fine Arts! Students from St. Pete’s sister city in Japan (Takamatsu) will lead an origami workshop, teaching visitors several ways to fold paper cranes. These cranes will then be sent to Hiroshima in the Children’s Peace Memorial Park, where they will join cranes sent from around the world. This event is free with admission. The instructional workshop runs from 10AM to 12PM and the event ends at 2PM.
Funky D’s Deja Voodoo at the Ale and the Witch
Enjoy a night of funk and fun in the Ale and the Witch courtyard! Sip delicious craft beers and let the music take you. This event is free and runs from 8PM to 10PM. Check out Funky D’s Deja Voodoo here.
National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl at the James Museum
If you needed an excuse to visit the James Museum, here it is! The museum offers $10 admission all day long in honor of National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl. Tickets must be purchased in person the day-of for the discounted price. Cowboy attire is encouraged!
Celebrate Sinatra
Visit the Princess Martha for the 22nd annual Celebrate Sinatra party! In theme with the 1950s nightclub scene, visitors will enjoy live music by Tom Tiratto and his big band orchestra, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, casino games, cigars, and complimentary valet parking. This is a black tie event, so dress to the nines! This event runs from 8PM to 1AM. Admission is $150. A portion of the proceeds benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 21+. Purchase tickets here.
Rollin’ Oats 25th Anniversary Celebration (Off Beach)
The Summer Backyard BBQ celebration will include fresh food and drinks, kids activities, in-store giveaways, live entertainment and more. Rollin’ Oats Market & Cafe will also be introducing a specialty organic brew collaboration with Kahwa Coffee and celebrating with the community as their way to say, “Thanks for 25 years!” This event runs from 10AM to 2PM. Admission is free.
SUNDAY 7/28
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.
Fun Home – 2PM
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. This weekend includes showings Thursday through Sunday. Tickets here.
Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival at the Museum of Fine Arts
36 young pianists from 17 countries will be performing at the Museum of Fine Arts this Sunday! These selected artists are renowned for their talents and bring them to St. Petersburg for this festival. The festival runs from 2PM to 4PM and is free with museum admission.
Indie Flea Summer Pop Up at St. Pete Shuffle
The Indie Flea is hosting their summer series at the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club, the oldest and largest shuffleboard club in the world! On the fourth Sunday of the month, shop over 60 vendors and mobile shops, play shuffleboard, and savor in delicious brunch and cocktails at one of St. Pete’s historic hidden gems. This event is free admission and happening from 12PM to 4PM.
MUSEUMS
A Feast for the Eyes Exhibition at Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete
Dreamy landscapes and luscious still life paintings from one of the world’s greatest private collections join together in A Feast for the Eyes: European Masterpieces from the Grasset Collection. This stunning exhibition will be on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete from March 23rd through July 28th. The exhibition features 40 of the finest Old Master paintings by artists from the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Germany -including Jan Brueghel the Elder and Canaletto, one of the greatest view painters of all time represented here with an iconic view of Venice.The works span from 1600 to 1750. The collection is on loan from the Grasset family of Spain, whose patriarch assembled this group of masterpieces.
Straighten Up The World at the Museum of Fine Arts
This exhibition brings together works from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts that display the prowess and innovation stemming from self-taught artistic practices from the American south. Purvis Young used cast-off materials to capture scenes and portraits of people he saw in his inner-city Overtown neighborhood of Miami, noting “I paint them all kinds of ways…some people protesting, some happy, some white, some are black, green or purple. People that think like me. Different kinds of people trying to straighten up the world.” These artists face severe socio-political inequalities, including poverty and systemic racism, and yet created transformational artworks from materials that could easily be overlooked. A number of their works call for change, as seen explicitly in Ned Cartledge’s Freedom is Not Free (1995). Others portray family life and religious imagery, and many, as in the work of Lonnie Holley, embody the shrewd repurposing of materials and modes of improvisation. This exhibit runs through September 9th.
Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami at the Museum of Fine Arts
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. This exhibit runs through September 29th.
Before Dali: Goya – Visions and Inventions
Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) is one of the most important Spanish artists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, celebrated for his revolutionary paintings, drawings and engravings. Goya’s life and works deeply influenced Salvador Dali in his early years, and are considered by many scholars to be the basis for “modern” art, bridging Classicism and Romanticism. Before Dali: Goya – Visions & Inventions, sponsored by Tampa International Airport, features two alternating suites of first-edition prints, published in Goya’s lifetime, alongside three significant paintings representing unique themes of Goya’s works. The works are on loan from the Meadows Museum, Dallas, TX, home of one of the most substantial collections of Goya. This exhibit runs through November 3rd.
$5 Imagine Museum Admission
Calling all Pinellas County residents! The Imagine Museum has $5 admission all month long, just for you. Enjoy the beautiful glass sculptures for a great deal!
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.
