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Beach Drive: The Weekender 8/22-8/25

The end of the summer is almost here, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down in DTSP. Check out some of the best events happening this weekend! Highlights include – Thursday: the weekly Royal Palm Market, live jazz at Dracula’s Legacy, and the I Need to Know book release party. Friday: Friday night clay and shuffleboard, […]

A Guide to Ladies Night on Beach Drive

Who doesn’t love a good deal on drinks? Ladies Night on Beach Drive is something you don’t want to miss! We made a list of the places to be with fantastic specials for St. Pete’s fabulous women. Enjoy! The Canopy Ladies Night happens every Wednesday at The Canopy! Enjoy $3 Frosé and $6 for all […]

Your weekend arts forecast: Blindfolded glassblowing

  Sunday’s multi-disciplinary performance bringing together giganto-origami folders Erik and Martin Demaine and pianist John C. O’Leary is sold out (it’s part of the Museum of Fine Arts’ Marly Music Series). During Saturday’s ArtWalk, however, the father-and-son dynamic duo – both of who happen to be MIT mathematicians as well as artists and, well, scientific […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 8/8-8/11

What better way is there to spend the weekend than checking out the best events in Downtown St. Pete? We don’t think one exists! Here’s your weekly guide of what to do in DTSP this weekend. Highlights include – Thursday: the Royal Palm Market, Opera at the Dali, and an Italian Argentine Wine Dinner. Friday: […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 8/1-8/4

Not only did you survive another week, you survived another month! Somehow, it’s already August. Time flies when you’re having fun in Downtown St. Pete! This weekend’s featured events are here. Thursday: The Royal Palm Market, Queens of Pop night at the Crafty Squirrel, and National IPA Day at the Ale and the Witch. Friday: […]

‘Drilled!’ is a musical political satire with bite

In “Drilled!” at the Palladium: Mario Gonzalez, Chris Loving and Bailee McQueen. All photos provided by Bill Leavengood. It was Bill Leavengood’s dental hygienist, of all people, who planted the seed for his newest play. “Hey,” she’d said as he climbed out of the chair, “you ought to set a musical in a dentist’s office.” […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 6/20-6/23

This weekend is Pride weekend! The biggest LGBT celebration in the Southwest United States happens here in gorgeous Downtown St. Petersburg. Thursday includes Pride kickoff with Intermezzo and the Royal Palm Market as well as the Stonewall Pride Reception at the Museum of Fine Arts. Friday carries on the celebrations with the SP2 concert (with […]

Business Profile: Cassis

A staple of Beach Drive, Cassis has a little something for everyone. It consists of three components: the main restaurant, the bakery, and the bar and lounge. Under the leadership of Chef Jeremy Duclut, the Cassis restaurant serves American dishes with French influences. Visitors can come enjoy the beautiful Beach Drive view for a delicious […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 5/30-6/2

You’ve almost made it through another busy month – reward yourself with some of the best events DTSP has to offer! Thursday starts the weekend off with a Rays game and a kids-themed night in North Straub Park. Friday includes shuffleboard, yoga, and a swim meet at North Shore Pool. Saturday means Grand Central District […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 5/2-5/5

Happy weekend, ‘Burg-ers! We’ve got First Friday and Cinco de Mayo this weekend, so we’ve brought on the fun! Thursday includes reduced museum admission (including free admission to the Florida Holocaust Museum in honor of Yom HaShoa), a performance of Mamma Mia!, and the Royal Palm Market. Friday is First Friday and includes yoga, shuffleboard, […]