Happy weekend, all! Welcome to your newest edition of the Weekender with the best events in DTSP all in one place. Thursday’s highlights include: the annual Sunrise Sale (starting at 6:43AM!), Clueless in the Dali’s Avant Garden, and two musicals – Fun Home and Drilled!. Friday’s include: an Acoustical Evening with Damon Fowler at the Ale and the Witch, the Rays versus the White Sox, and free shuffleboard. Saturday means: a recycling-themed fashion show, the Hard Seltzer Fest, and the 2019 Girls Rock concert. Sunday wraps things up with: a free 5K (and ice cream!), yoga at the Dali, and a Deep Splash House Pool Party. Enjoy your weekend!
THURSDAY 7/18
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.
CASA Kennel Meet-Up
From 5:30PM to 7PM, head over to Florida CraftArt for a local nonprofit meet-up! This free event brings some of the best nonprofits in the area together for art, pet services, and more.
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.
Drilled!: The Musical – 8PM
The Palladium, Will Knot Di Artists and Eagle Productions presents the world premiere of “Drilled! The Musical” July 18, 19 and 21 at the Palladium Theater’s Side-Door Cabaret.
With Music & Musical Direction by Constantine Grame and Book, Lyrics and Stage Direction by Bill Leavengood, DRILLED! tells the tale of Larry the Laborer, a blue-collar celebrity and conservative icon who helped his party win the White House. But Larry has fallen on hard times. Jobless, loveless and plagued with a painful toothache, Larry journeys to a branch of the only dental conglomerate that will accept his lousy insurance. And that’s where his comic nightmare really begins….
Four performances only, July 18 at 8:00 PM, July 19 at 6:00 and 9:00 PM and July 21 at 3:00 PM. Tickets at mypalladium.org or call (727) 822-3590. For more information, contact Bill Leavengood, willknotdiartists@gmail.com.
Cocktails & Collections at the Museum of Fine Arts
Cocktails & Collections, held on the third Thursday of each month, is a series of themed events focusing on one of the MFA galleries or special exhibitions. Enjoy live music, a customized docent tour, light bites and art-inspired signature cocktails, all inspired by the different works & artists. This event runs from 5PM to 7PM.
Cult Classic Movie at the Dali Museum: Clueless
The Dali’s can’t-miss outdoor movie series – Cult Classics – is back again this summer and featuring female focused films. Grab your lawn chair, don some movie-inspired duds and enjoy free flicks, local food truck fare, and cold craft brews. Doors open and vendors start serving at 7PM. Movies begin at 8:30PM.
Seating is limited and spots fill up quickly, so guests are encouraged to come early to claim a spot at the Museum’s Avant Garden. These guests are also encouraged to take advantage of their early arrival and experience Museum galleries after hours on the night of the movie at a reduced $10 admission.
The event is held rain or shine (movies and tastings are moved inside during inclement weather). Please bring only low-seating lawn chairs. No pets, coolers, outside food or beverages are permitted.
Sunrise Sale
The 46th annual Sunrise Sale happens this Thursday! Check out deals at Florida CraftArt, Cassis, the MFA Store, and the Sundial! The sale starts at 6:43AM.
FRIDAY 7/19
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.
Drilled!: The Musical – 6PM & 9PM
The Palladium, Will Knot Di Artists and Eagle Productions presents the world premiere of “Drilled! The Musical” July 18, 19 and 21 at the Palladium Theater’s Side-Door Cabaret.
With Music & Musical Direction by Constantine Grame and Book, Lyrics and Stage Direction by Bill Leavengood, DRILLED! tells the tale of Larry the Laborer, a blue-collar celebrity and conservative icon who helped his party win the White House. But Larry has fallen on hard times. Jobless, loveless and plagued with a painful toothache, Larry journeys to a branch of the only dental conglomerate that will accept his lousy insurance. And that’s where his comic nightmare really begins….
Four performances only, July 18 at 8:00 PM, July 19 at 6:00 and 9:00 PM and July 21 at 3:00 PM. Tickets at mypalladium.org or call (727) 822-3590. For more information, contact Bill Leavengood, willknotdiartists@gmail.com.
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs White Sox 7:10PM
Watch the Rays face off against the White Sox this weekend! Come see them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants. Tickets here.
An Acoustical Evening with Damon Fowler
From 8PM to 11PM, enjoy a live acoustic show by Damon Fowler in the Ale and the Witch courtyard (show will be moved inside to the Gallery in rain)! Listen to stories and music in this beautiful Downtown venue. This event is free and all ages. Check out Damon Fowler here.
SATURDAY 7/20
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
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.
Free Yoga at the Sundial
For the love of yoga! Head to the courtyard at Sundial St. Pete for the largest FREE outdoor yoga event each third Saturday of the month. Check-in starts at 7:30AM and the yoga session will begin at 8AM.
- Don’t forget to stick around and check out the Sundial’s Christmas in July!
Beer Slushie Party
Check out St. Pete Brewing Company for delicious summer drinks! The party features sour beer slushies using raspberry and watermelon Berliner. Enjoy this hot weather treat starting at 1PM.
80s Dance Party with DJ Mad Man Mac
Dress to impress in your best 80s gear and head over to Ferg’s Sports Bar! Dance the night away from 8PM to 11:30PM with music by DJ Mad Man Mac. There will be a $50 bar tab waiting for the best dressed guest and all guests will earn 2 free tickets to next week’s show (featuring Howard Jones!).
Caddy’s on Central Silent Disco
Starting at 10PM, enjoy a (quiet) night of dancing at Caddy’s on Central! Headsets have access to three DJs, so pick and choose what you’re in the mood for as you go. Tickets are $10 and available until July 20th. Purchase them here.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Experience at the Iberian Rooster
Join live cast Hell on Heels for a screening and performance of the cult classic, the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Come dressed for the occasion and enjoy the performance. Movie begins at midnight, but come early for plenty of pre-show fun. This event runs from 11PM to 2AM.
Trashion for Fashion at ARTpool Gallery (Off Beach)
This year marks the 12th edition of ARTpool’s Recycled Runway event! Check out some of the area’s top designers and their work with recycled, eco-friendly materials. The show runs from 8PM to 11PM. Tickets are $45 for VIP, $20 for general admission, and $10 for children ages 10-17. Buy them here.
Carter Plays Coltrane
Saxophonist Jeremy Carter performs the music of John Coltrane this Saturday at the Palladium. Join Carter for a night of jazz and fun from 6PM to 9PM. Tickets are $36 reserved, $18 general admission, and $22 day-of. Buy them here.
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs White Sox 6:10PM
Watch the Rays face off against the White Sox this weekend! Come see them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants. Tickets here.
- Saturday also means Chop the Trop and Social Media Night!
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Saint Louis FC
Head to Al Lang Stadium this Saturday night for a Rowdies game! Cheer on your favorite soccer team as they face off against the Saint Louis Football Club. Gates open at 6:30PM. Get tickets here.
Hard Seltzer Fest at 3 Daughters Brewing (Off Beach)
Join 3 Daughters Brewing as they celebrate their hard seltzer! Enjoy an afternoon of fun, drinks, and local food, as well as a 3DB Seltzer Mixology Contest (sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka) among local bars! Food will be provided by local restaurants. Tickets are $40 until June 17th, $50 until July 19th, and $55 at the door. Buy them here!
2019 Girls Rock St. Pete Concert
Support St. Pete’s Girls Rock rockstars at their annual summer concert! This year’s venue is Jannus Live and will be opened by local indie pop band Babyteeth. Eight “grrrl” powered bands take the stage this Saturday after a summer of hard work and fun. The event also includes a silent auction of local artists’ and businesses’ works, food and drinks, plenty of Girls Rock merch, and more! The concert begins at 7PM and ends at 9:30PM. Tickets are $10 at the door or in advance at Daddy Kool and Planet Retro Records. Kids 5 and under free and 6-10 are $5.
SUNDAY 7/21
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.
Drilled!: The Musical – 3PM
The Palladium, Will Knot Di Artists and Eagle Productions presents the world premiere of “Drilled! The Musical” July 18, 19 and 21 at the Palladium Theater’s Side-Door Cabaret.
With Music & Musical Direction by Constantine Grame and Book, Lyrics and Stage Direction by Bill Leavengood, DRILLED! tells the tale of Larry the Laborer, a blue-collar celebrity and conservative icon who helped his party win the White House. But Larry has fallen on hard times. Jobless, loveless and plagued with a painful toothache, Larry journeys to a branch of the only dental conglomerate that will accept his lousy insurance. And that’s where his comic nightmare really begins….
Four performances only, July 18 at 8:00 PM, July 19 at 6:00 and 9:00 PM and July 21 at 3:00 PM. Tickets at mypalladium.org or call (727) 822-3590. For more information, contact Bill Leavengood, willknotdiartists@gmail.com.
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs White Sox 1:10PM
Watch the Rays face off against the White Sox this weekend! Come see them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants. Tickets here.
- Sunday is also the 13th annual Rays on the Runway (with the official After Party at Park and Rec)!
Deep Splash House Pool Party
It’s that time of year again! Enjoy the beautiful Hollander Hotel pool in the Florida summer heat. The event kicks off at 1PM with live music, drinks, and more. Call 727.873.7900 for cabana reservations.
National Ice Cream Day Free 5K
Run off those ice cream calories with Fit2Run! Starting at 7AM, head downtown for a free 5K (and a kids Sprinkle Dash at 9AM!) followed by an ice cream afterparty behind the store.
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.
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.
