While the weather might not reflect it (not that it ever will), it is officially autumn here in the Sunshine City. The sun will continue to shine down on us as we go about our lives and enjoy ourselves this weekend, which kicks off with a bang with First Friday, the monthly celebration of St. Pete nightlife on Central Avenue. The Rays kick off a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, and they’ll be playing all weekend at the Trop. Saturday features a sidewalk sale at Daddy Kool Records, and Intermezzo’s two-year anniversary party at 7 pm. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with Yoga on Tap at Green Bench Brewing, a bridal show at the Birchwood and Sunday Supper at Intermezzo. And as always, the museums are open all weekend long. Have fun and be safe this weekend.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7

Happy 4 Hours

For a full four hours (3-7 pm) at The Oyster Bar, enjoy drink specials such as $5 Smirnoff martinis and $5 draft beers.

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.

First Friday St. Pete

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 vs Orioles 7:10pm

With a solid mix of newly acquired talent and seasoned players on the roster for 2018, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to be one of the strongest teams in this season’s American League East, which many believe is the most challenging division of baseball.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8

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.

Saturday Morning Market at Al Lang Stadium

St. Pete’s favorite way to say good morning is on Beach Drive. It’s full of all of the goods – and eats – to make your Saturday morning sweet. Stop by from 9am to 1pm. For more information, visit their website: http://saturdaymorningmarket.com/

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 10 a.m. and concludes at 11:30 a.m. 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.

St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk

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.

James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art Presents “Art and the Animal”

A special exhibition featuring premier wildlife art from artists around the world! Organized in collaboration with The Society of Animal Artists, “Art and the Animal” will feature over 100 paintings and sculptures, with select art available for purchase. This exhibition is on display at the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in downtown St. Pete from July 28 – October 23, 2018.

Storytellers Exhibition at the Chihuly Collection

This narrative driven glass exhibition is on display at the Chihuly Collection from June 8 – Oct 31. Tickets are included with general admission and can be purchased online or in person.

Daddy Kool Sidewalk Sale

If you enjoy music, be sure to check out Daddy Kool’s sidewalk sale this Saturday. Everything on the sidewalk will be just 98 cents from 12pm-6pm. The sale will include used vinyl, CDs, accessories, and posters.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Orioles 6:10pm

Two-Year Anniversary Party + Market

As Intermezzo turns two, they are humbled and truly grateful for those who have supported them and allowed them to serve great coffee & cocktails. In return, they’re hosting a two-year anniversary party + market, featuring an open-air market with 20+ local vendors; a smoked meat pop-up (in addition to their charcuterie program inside; and DJ Boomerang and Austen Van Der Bleek spinning vinyl starting at 7pm.

Clyde Butcher: Visions of Dali’s Spain

To create this special exhibition, The Dali invited Clyde Butcher, the renowned nature photographer often called “Florida’s Ansel Adams,” to explore and visually document Salvador Dali’s homeland. Clyde Butcher: Vision’s of Dali’s Spain provides a technically brilliant, epically scaled view of Dali’s beloved environs, to creates a euphoric experience of immersion.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9

Yoga at The Dali

Bring along your yoga mat and come ready to be inspired! Join Lucky Cat Yoga at 10:30 a.m. 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.

Yoga on Tap at Green Bench Brewing

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.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Orioles 1:10pm

September Soiree: Birchwood Bridal Show

From 12pm-3pm this Sunday, The Birchwood will be hosting a bridal show. The event will feature top wedding vendors from around the Bay as well as event coordinators. It will also include a champagne welcome and door prizes.

Sunday Supper at Intermezzo

Intermezzo will be hosting a three course family dinner this Sunday — and does not forget the drinks. Dinner includes an Italian Country Salad, house-made chitarra pasta w/arribiatta sauce, and house-made Italian dessert. Drinks will be made and served by guest bartender Geoff Crane. Tickets are $30.

Rock & Roll Exhibition at The Florida Holocaust Museum

Explore the extraordinary life of renowned music promoter Bill Graham (1931 – 1991) who helped launch and promote the careers of countless rock & roll artists. This exhibition also traces the indomitable spirit of a man who was brought to the United States as an eleven-year-old Jewish refugee fleeing the Nazis, fueling lifelong passion and advocacy for social justice.

This Is Not a Selfie Exhibition at MFA St. Pete

In the current “Age of the Selfie,” this exhibition offers a compelling look at the primacy and variety of expressions within self-portraiture through the eyes of an artist. This exhibition features artists who expand the domains of self-portraiture by blurring the distinction between reality and fantasy, artifice and authenticity, and public and private imagery. This Is Not a Selfie provides an opportunity to view the remarkably innovative and diverse methods photographers use, offering new meanings into our own understanding of the self.

Beach Drive: The Weekender September 6 – 9