Is there anything better than a fun weekend? Your answer is probably “no” — as it should be, especially when you’re in St. Pete! This weekend kicks off Thursday with a Clueless screening in the park — as if! you want to miss that — as well as the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club’s 40th anniversary event — a dinner and presentation by former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu. Friday has its own political event as well, with a Blue Jeans and Blazers dinner for Reagan Day, alongside local art events like Station House’s REVEAL St. Pete. Saturday marks the final day of the SHINE Mural Festival’s exhibition at the MFA and a festival bike tour. Finally, Sunday includes Caddy’s on Central’s Sunday Market and plenty of museum opportunities, such as $6 Sundays at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Enjoy this weekend’s festivities! There’s no shortage of things to do.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 11
SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival
It’s that time of year again! This year’s annual festival will showcase new vibrant, creative and inspiring murals in St. Pete created by international, national and local artists. The new pieces will further enrich the city’s public outdoor gallery, adding new styles-from colorful geometric patterns to delicately-rendered realism-all expertly painted on large walls and even on street intersections.
This event runs through October 14th.
HYbar Trivia Thursdays
If you enjoy trivia, check out the HYbar for Trivia Thursdays! Playing is free and the top 3 teams win prizes. The event includes happy hour pricing from 5PM to 7PM, meaning $4 local draft beers and Canvas wines!
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 $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.
Imagine Museum information can be found here.
Tiger Bay 40th Anniversary: Mitch Landrieu
The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club invites you to join for an evening of celebration as it marks 40 years in St. Petersburg. The club looks forward to a special evening of remembering the past and charting a course for the future on Thursday, October 11th.
In his speech, “Making Straight What Has Been Crooked: How Do We Tell Our History? Whose Voices Are Heard? What Role Does Politics Play?” Mitch Landrieu will address these questions and many others. He takes on the mythologies that propel the alt-right movement and talks honestly about America’s original sin.
In May 2017, as New Orleans’ Confederate monuments came down on his orders—a powerful and courageous decision that earned him the prestigious John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award—Landrieu stepped forward to tell the people of his city why this decision had been made and delivered what has been called by many, “The Speech.”
The speech was lauded by the New York Times’ Frank Bruni as, “the masterpiece we needed at the moment we needed it.” Since that time, Landrieu has been widely considered a favorite to make a run for the presidency in 2020.
This event will take place October 11th at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. The event begins at 6pm (5:45pm for VIP attendees) and concludes at 9pm. For further information and tickets, visit http://tigerbay40.com/.
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.
Movies in the Park: Clueless
Enjoy a free movie underneath the stars every Thursday in October in North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete. Grab a blanket, low lying chair and a picnic to enjoy music beginning at 6 p.m. by Nichols & Hopper and tonight’s feature, ‘Clueless’ starting at dark. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 12
HYbar Happy Hour
Hit the bar at St. Pete’s newest hotel – The Hyatt Place St. Pete. Celebrate the end of 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.
Art Fridays at the Vinoy
Visit the Vinoy Renaissance this Friday night from 5:30PM-7:30PM for a free art show, hosted this week by Florida-based painter Ken Irwin. Meet the artist and view his works as the hotel supports the local art community!
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.
SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival
It’s that time of year again! This year’s annual festival will showcase new vibrant, creative and inspiring murals in St. Pete created by international, national and local artists. The new pieces will further enrich the city’s public outdoor gallery, adding new styles-from colorful geometric patterns to delicately-rendered realism-all expertly painted on large walls and even on street intersections.
This event runs through October 14th.
PCREC Reagan Day Blue Jeans and Blazers Dinner
Join the Pinellas County Republican Party in welcoming U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz and Florida Senate President Designate Bill Galvano at the 2018 Reagan Day dinner. This dinner will occur at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The event begins at 6PM with general and VIP receptions, dinner beginning at 7:15PM. Tickets are $95 general admission, $175 VIP, and can be purchased here. Attire is business casual, based off the titular “Blue Jeans and Blazers” dinner theme.
Reveal: St. Pete Streets
REVEAL is a FREE semi-annual showcase event that highlights Station House’s multi-functional space while spotlighting St. Pete’s unique artists and local businesses. This event allows our community to witness some of the most eclectic forms of art that the Bay area has ever seen! REVEAL: St. Pete Streets aims to emphasize the experience of the arts.
In partnership with Station House, REVEAL: St. Pete Streets will also be presented by Ichicoro ANE at Station House, SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival, Mesu360 Project Gallery, and WE ARE YOUNG BLOOD. Reveal St. Pete Streets will be highlighting Street Art with a lecture on its history from Diana Bryson, an interactive panel with those specializing in the medium, and an exhibition of local artists whose work can be seen on the streets curated by Diana Bryson. Additionally, there will be a fashion installation presented and coordinated by Mesu360 Project Gallery that you WILL NOT want to miss. Along with live music, djs, drinks, artwork, and great people!
Check here for updates!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 13
Saturday Morning Market at Williams Park
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 between 9am and 1pm. For more information, visit their website: http://saturdaymorningmarket.com/
SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival
It’s that time of year again! This year’s annual festival will showcase new vibrant, creative and inspiring murals in St. Pete created by international, national and local artists. The new pieces will further enrich the city’s public outdoor gallery, adding new styles-from colorful geometric patterns to delicately-rendered realism-all expertly painted on large walls and even on street intersections.
This event runs through October 14th.
SHINE Mural Festival Bike Tour
Tour the colorful streets of St. Pete on two wheels during the official SHINE Mural Festival Bike Tour! Bring your own bike, or try a Coast Bike Share ride, and enjoy a guided tour of SHINE St. Pete murals from past and present. From 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., get an in-depth look at the vibrant finished murals from this year’s SHINE Mural Festival. Tickets are $25 with limited spaces available and can be purchased here.
Uncle Mince’s One Year Anniversary
Uncle Mince’s World Famous Seitan will be hosted by The Independent Bar St. Petersburg for an anniversary celebration! Check out cheesesteaks, vegan mac and cheese, and their newest item: a vegan gyro!
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.
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.
Fergtoberfest
This year’s annual Fergtoberfest Music Festival takes place this Saturday from 10AM to 11PM. Performers include: The Applebutter Express, Infinite Eights, King Complex, and more! A portion of proceeds will go to The Arts Conservatory for Teens, giving back to the community. Tickets are available here and range from $15 to $30.
Rockabilly at the Ale and the Witch
Visit The Ale and the Witch from 8:30PM-11:30PM for a night of Rockabilly fun! Performed by The Hot Rod Hornets, classic music is paired with over 30 American Made Microbrews.
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.
SHINE Mural Festival Exhibition
SHINE Mural Festival comes to a close during this finale reception at the Morean Arts Center between 5 – 9 p.m. The show will include paintings, drawings and prints available for purchase as well as live mural installations. The official SHINE Mural Festival Exhibition will be open Oct 8 – 28, 2018. See new works by Daniel “R5” Barojas, BASK, Bekky Beukes, DAAS, Angela Faustina, Illsol, J&S Signs, Jennifer Kosharek, Ya LaFord, LOOK the Weird, Cecilia Lueza, Chad Mize, Palehorse, Gibbs Rounsavall, April Seelbach, the Vitale Brothers, Justin Wagher, Zulu Painter, and more.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 14
SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival
It’s that time of year again! This year’s annual festival will showcase new vibrant, creative and inspiring murals in St. Pete created by international, national and local artists. The new pieces will further enrich the city’s public outdoor gallery, adding new styles-from colorful geometric patterns to delicately-rendered realism-all expertly painted on large walls and even on street intersections.
This event runs through October 14th.
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.
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.
St. Pete Sunday Market
LocalShops1 will be hosting a Sunday Market at Caddy’s on Central! This runs weekly from 12PM to 4PM each Sunday through April. Sip mimosas, enter raffles, and enjoy live music as you shop a variety of local vendors!
Six Dollar Sundays at the St. Petersburg Museum of History
Visit the St. Petersburg Museum of History for just $6! This deal has returned and continues through the end of the year. Be sure to take advantage of this and learn about the history of our beautiful city!
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.
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.
Trivia Night at the Hollander Hotel
Join the Hollander Hotel in the Tap Room every Sunday through December 23rd for trivia night! The top three winning teams earn $50, $35, and $15 in Tap House Bucks.
The event takes place from 6PM to 10PM.
