St. Pete

Your weekend arts forecast: Comedian Brian Regan; Van Gogh on film

Just before last weekend’s 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s giant leap for mankind, comedian Brian Regan posted a video to social media. Looking directly into the camera, he said ‘It’s July 20. National Moon Day … I think I have a joke where I refer to the moon …” And then he played this clip: […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 7/25-7/28

You made it through another hectic week. Time to de-stress and decompress in DTSP! Thursday’s events include the Royal Palm Market, local art at the Vinoy, and a screening of Loving Vincent at the MFA. Friday’s include live band karaoke,  swing jazz at the Palladium, and a grouper-themed food truck rally. Saturday’s include two Christmas […]

Your weekend arts forecast: Take a walk on the lunar side

You, too, can descend from the Lunar Lander and stand on the surface of the moon, just as Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did 50 years ago this weekend. It’s part of the Imagine Museum’s permanent virtual reality exhibit, Imagined Realities, in which visitors don a high-quality Oculus VR headset and choose […]

‘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 7/18-7/21

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 […]

Off Beach Business Profile: Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery

The newest member of the bustling 600 block of Central Avenue brings healthy, delicious, and gluten-free food to DTSP. Check out Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery! (Image from Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery Facebook Page) The restaurant is divided into two sections: the juice bar in the front and the kitchen behind. The juice bar […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 7/11-7/14

Once again, it’s time for the weekend! In addition to countless fantastic restaurants, shopping, bars, and more, this weekend has its fair share of events downtown. Thursday brings us reduced museum admission after 5PM and the weekly Royal Palm Market. Friday means Friday Night Clay at the Morean Arts Center and free shuffleboard in the […]

Business Profile: Cevíche

Since 1997, Cevíche has brought Spanish flavor and passion to its patrons in both Orlando and St. Petersburg. Famous for its sangria and vast variety of tapas, Cevíche St. Pete has made its mark on the restaurant scene – it even ranks among USA Today’s Top Ten Restaurants in Tampa Bay. Visitors enjoy delicious food […]

Beach Drive: The Weekender 6/27-6/30

The weekend comes around again, bringing us more stuff to do than we could ever dream of doing. But, hey, we can try! There’s so much fun going on, how can we say no? Thursday includes a Green Bench tasting class at the Locale Market and Nerd Nite at the Iberian Rooster. Friday brings shuffleboard, […]

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 […]