Florida spring is the most wonderful part of living in sunny St. Petersburg (okay, maybe not the most wonderful, but its up there). It’s perfect festival weather. Not too hot, and not too cold. The breeze makes the city feel alive, neighborhoods are turning green again. It’s heavenly. Say goodbye to February and welcome March with an action packed weekend of adventures. From kicking off Tampa Bay Beer Week at First Friday, to the Seafood and Music Festival at Vinoy Park, don’t let there be a dull moment. We’ve got all of the info you need right here. 
THURSDAY MARCH 1ST
Dali/Duchamp Exhibit at the Dali Museum
The Dali/Duchamp exhibition invites you to examine the relationship between Salvador Dali and the father of conceptual art, Marcel Duchamp. The first exhibit dedicated to their friendship and its influence on the work of both artists Dali/Duchamp explores the common ground, both personal and aesthetic, shared by these two modern icons. The exhibit brings together around 60 works, including some of Dali’s most inspired and technically accomplished paintings and sculptures, and Duchamp’s ground breaking assemblages and ready-mades.
Fine Art after 5pm: reduced admission to The Dali Museum & MFA
Fine art can be pricey. Thursdays after 5pm, visit the Dali for just $10, and the MFA for $5. 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.
Be sure to check out the MFA’s Star Wars & the Power of Costume exhibit before it’s gone.
FRIDAY MARCH 2ND
March First Friday St. Pete
Kick off Tampa Bay Beer Week with First Friday St. Pete! Join us downtown for St. Pete’s biggest block party on Friday March 2nd from 5:30 – 10pm on Central Ave. This month will feature special craft beer tastings from Cycle, Crooked Thumb, Cigar City, Lagunitas, New Belgium, and Sierra Nevada. Get a taste of St. Patrick’s Day luck with Jameson’s special Cask Mates IPA! The Tempests will be playing.
Fast First Friday at Locale Market
Get ready to start your engines because #FastFirstFriday is back! With the Grand Prix of St. Pete just around the corner, we want to celebrate the best way we know how….. with AMAZING food + drinks! Race into Locale Market to enjoy delicious dishes from each food stations for $19.99. Need some more fuel? Add exclusive beverage tasting for only $9.99. Get your tickets here: LocaleMarket.TockTix.com
HYbar Happy Hour
Hit the bar at St. Pete’s newest hotel – The Hyatt Place St. Pete. Celebrate your long week with a cold craft cocktail or local craft brew while listening to local live music! This high brow happy hour happens every Friday night, with beautiful views and great deals. Happy Hour runs from 4:30pm-7:30pm.
SATURDAY MARCH 3RD
Dali and Beyond Film Series: Searching for Bobby Fischer
The Dali & Beyond Film Series features an eclectic selection of films – both familiar and fantastic – with monthly themes ranging from horror, experimental and psychological to kid-friendly and world cinema. In conjunction with The Dali Museum’s exhibition Dali/Duchamp, February’s Dali & Beyond Film Series features documentaries that introduce the two exhibiting artists, Salvador Dali & Marcel Duchamp. This week’s film: Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Running for (Coffee) Brews!
Join Run For Brews every Saturday morning at 8am for a FREE 5K run in DTSP, followed by coffee and breakfast at Mickey’s Cafe on Central! The 5K is a beautiful waterfront route in downtown St. Pete… and runners receive 10% off food and drinks at Mickey’s on their return! Kick that New Years Resolution into full gear and get running! All levels are welcome…walkers, runners, joggers! If you haven’t already signed a waiver, please do so at www.runningforbrews.com.
St. Pete Craft Coffee Tour
St. Petersburg Craft Coffee Tour is happening Saturday March 3rd and Saturday March 10th. Come learn about coffee, taste delicious drinks, and make new friends. A great time is always had by all who come! Tours start at 9am. Book yours here.
Museum of History’s Cocktails on the Courts
The St. Petersburg Museum presents Cocktails on the Courts – a celebration of vintage tourism in the Sunshine City. This annual event at the historic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club helps the Museum of History in its mission to share the stories of the Sunshine City! Tickets are $75 per person and include UNLIMITED Florida themed food and cocktails, live music from the famous Coo Coo Ca Choo band, dancing, a postcard station, photo booth, shuffleboard and more! Tickets available here.
St. Petersburg Seafood and Music Festival
Join us on March 3 & 4, 2018 for the 2nd Annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival, to be held this year in Vinoy Park. General admission is $7 at the gate, $5 in advance with children 12 and under free. VIP Tent admission is $130. Select from delectable foods cooked on site incorporating the freshest ingredients by local restaurants and food purveyors. Choose from seafood dishes including grouper, mahi-mahi, stone crabs, and oysters. A variety of meat entrees and vegetarian dishes also are on the menu along with a diversity of side dishes and desserts and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to music! Musical entertainment consists of live on-stage performances by creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Tickets available here.
Saturday Morning Market at William’s Park
St. Pete’s favorite way to say good morning is temporarily relocated! To make room for the preparations for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete, the Market shifts to Williams Park. It will still be full of all of the goods – and eats – to make your Saturday morning sweet. Stop by from 9am to 2pm. For more information, visit their website: http://saturdaymorningmarket.com/
The Power of Public Art: A Bike Tour
Enjoy a guided ride covering a 22-block radius of back streets and alleys across four Arts Districts as we explore the power of public art in the City of St. Petersburg, Florida USA! Led by Florida CraftArt and Coast Bike Share, bring your own bicycle (helmets recommended) or ride a Coast bike. Your ticket price includes one free month of Coast Bike Share membership, which comes with 60 minutes of ride time every day. Limited space, tickets available here.
SUNDAY MARCH 4TH
St. Petersburg Seafood and Music Festival
Join us on March 3 & 4, 2018 for the 2nd Annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival, to be held this year in Vinoy Park. General admission is $7 at the gate, $5 in advance with children 12 and under free. VIP Tent admission is $130. Select from delectable foods cooked on site incorporating the freshest ingredients by local restaurants and food purveyors. Choose from seafood dishes including grouper, mahi-mahi, stone crabs, and oysters. A variety of meat entrees and vegetarian dishes also are on the menu along with a diversity of side dishes and desserts and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to music! Musical entertainment consists of live on-stage performances by creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Tickets available here.
Betty Fox Band Good Sunday Revue at The Ale & The Witch
The Good Sunday Revue is a series hosted by the Betty Fox Band on select Sundays through the year where proceeds are raised for local charities from each show. . Each concert the Band is joined by a special guest musician and the special guests will be announced as the dates come closer. December the Good Sunday Revues raised over $1,300 for two different organizations right here in our own community. Show plays from 4pm – 7pm.
Yoga at the Dali
From 10:30-11:45am every Sunday. Join Lucky Cat Yoga every Sunday at The Dali – a remarkable environment where Dali’s energy infuses the physical, mental and spiritual inspiration of yoga. Classes are held in the Raymond James Community Room or Avant-Garden, both with incredible views of the waterfront.
The Lucky Cats teach vinyasa yoga, an all-levels approach that incorporates an interplay of basic breath work, postures, meditation and relaxation. Each student is encouraged to awaken and sustain their practice at their own pace. Please arrive early on a light stomach. Don’t have a mat? We have several on hand to lend.
Cost: $10 members and students, $15 non-members.
Masterpieces & Mimosas at the Dali Museum
Let’s get (Sur)real. What could be better than a Spanish brunch, complete with mimosas AND the wild works of Salvador Dali? No comparison. Grab a companion for your journey into weird and wonderful from 11 to 4pm in the museum’s Gala Cafe.
