This weekend is a long one (at least for most of us)! Happy Memorial Day weekend to all. Be sure to thank a serviceman!
Thursday brings us a screening of La La Land in North Straub Park, as well as a wine and dine experience at Sea Salt. Friday means yoga, clay, and shuffleboard! Saturday hosts a Rowdies game and a pool party at the Hyatt Place’s rooftop pool. Sunday wraps things up with a Memorial Day celebration at 3 Daughters Brewing as well as craft beer, cheese, and chocolate at The Merchant St. Pete. Enjoy!
THURSDAY 5/23
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.
Look Back At It Thursdays with DJ Shannon C
Ladies, this one is for you – head on over to Yard of Ale St. Pete from 11PM-1AM for the best of the 90s and great drink and food deals ($2 Ladies Wells, $3 Ultra, $4 White Teas, $5 Stoli, LITs, $5 Chicken / Veggie Skewers)!
Santa Margherita USA Wine Pairing Dinner
Vittorio Marzotto of Santa Margherita USA brings food and wine together in the Sundial at Sea Salt! Enjoy delicious dinner in the heart of downtown. Dinner is $99 plus tax and gratuity. Call 727-873-7964 for reservations!
Movies in the Park – La La Land
Enjoy a free movie underneath the stars in North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete. Grab a blanket, low lying chair, and a picnic to enjoy music beginning at 7PM followed by a screening of La La Land at dark. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
FRIDAY 5/24
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 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.
SATURDAY 5/25
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 at 101 1st Street SE 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.
Bootcamp and Brews at 3 Daughters Brewing
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 11AM. Be sure to stay after for a well earned beer! All levels are welcome. Cost: $10 for nonmembers, $5 for members, and $15 at the door.
HYdrate Sip n’ Swim Memorial Day Pool Party
Spend your weekend at Hyatt Place’s rooftop pool! $30 gets you all-you-can-drink bar access, live music, pool floats, and games. VIP is available for $150, giving you access to reserved seating and all-you-can-drink bar access for up to six people, as well as a bottle of Perrier Jouet champagne. Tickets here.
Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer – Rowdies vs. Swope Park Rangers, 7:30PM
Kick it at Al Lang Stadium and cheer on the Tampa Bay Rowdies! Experience the electrifying home games with stands packed with fans cheering the team on with age old songs and chants, top notch concessions, and an outdoor stadium situated right on the waterfront of downtown St. Pete. Gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff. Purchase tickets here.
SUNDAY 5/26
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.
Memorial Day Party at 3 Daughters Brewing
Celebrate the holiday with live music, cold beer and an all American cook out! DJ Lye will be performing from 1 to 5PM followed by the Bearded Brothers Band taking the stage from 6 to 10PM. Come hungry! 3 Daughters Brewing will be serving up your choice of a burger or 2 hot dogs as well as a drink for $10. This Memorial Day Party runs from 2 to 11PM.
Local Craft Beer, Chocolate and Cheese – Yes Please!
If the title caught your attention, this event is for you! Head over to The Merchant St. Pete at 5PM to indulge in your favorite treats. The bar brings five local beers and pairs them with five delicious chocolates and five delectable cheeses. Tickets are $37.45 here.
MUSEUMS
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 (now EXTENDED through June 30th!).
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 23 through July 28, 2019. 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.
Theo Wujcik: Cantos Exhibition at Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete
One of Tampa Bay’s best-known artists, Theo Wujcik (1936-2014), spent a decade creating a series drawn from the dark and profound literary classic, Dante’s Inferno. Now, those extraordinary paintings are the theme for Theo Wujcik: Cantos, a special exhibition organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. This exhibition celebrates the work of Theo Wujcik (1936–2014), with a focus on the literary references in his work.
