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APRIL 2017


April – May, 2017 An Artistic Discovery: Congressional District Art Competition at Morean Arts Center. 727-822-7872; www.MoreanArtsCenter.org.


2 - Festivals of Speed. This event gathers some of the world’s most exotic supercars, custom motorcycles and watercraft at Vinoy Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy on-site cafés serving fine culinary offerings, smooth jazz, rare wine and spirit tastings, a cigar lounge and fashion shows. www.festivalsofspeed.com.


7-9 – Tampa Bay Blues Fest features Buddy Guy, The Rides featuring Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Barry Goldberg, and Tab Benoit. Held at Vinoy Park. 727-895-6153; www.tampabay bluesfest.com.


19 thru May 14– American Stage in the Park presents Hairspray, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical. Call for complete 2017 schedule. 727-823-PLAY; www.americanstage.org.


22-23 – 41st Annual Mainsail Art Festival. One of the nation’s top 100 art festivals. Entertainment, food, children’s art tent. Vinoy Park. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. www.mainsailart.org.


22-23 – Green Thumb Festival. Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day. Family-friendly event includes a children’s plant fair and the Garden Club of St. Petersburg’s Annual Flower Show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Avenue N.; 727-893-7441; www.stpeteparksrec.org/greenthumb/.


28-29 – Sports & Fitness Expo. Held in conjunction with St. Anthony’s Triathlon. Free product samples and great buys. Free event.12 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. 727-825-1521; www.satriathlon.com.


29 – St. Anthony’s Meek & Mighty Triathlon. A USA Triathlon-sanctioned swim-bike-run event for youth and novice adults. Starts at 7:30 a.m. at North Shore Pool. 727-825-1521; www.satriathlon.com.


27-30 – Sunscreen Film Festival is a worldwide acclaimed venue for the independent film genre. Held at the Muvico Sundial 19 + IMAX Theaters. www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com.


30 – St. Anthony’s Triathlon. 34th Annual


swim, bike and run competition along a safe and scenic waterfront course. Starts at 6:50 a.m. at North Shore Park. 727-825-1521; www.satriathlon.com.


MAY 2017


Thursday Night Movies in the Park. Held each Thursday evening in May in North Straub Park or the Museum of Fine Arts (call ahead to confirm location). Enjoy film classics on a big screen. Sponsored by St. Petersburg Preservation. www.stpetepreservation.org.


May - June 2017 - 100 Years/100 Artists Exhibition at Morean Arts Center. 727-822- 7872; www.MoreanArtsCenter.org.


23-28 – American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship. The College World Series championships take place at Bright House Field, in Clearwater. www.theamerican.org.


JULY 2017


4 – 4th of July Festivities. Family fun begins during the afternoon at Vinoy Park and North Straub Park. Exhibits, entertainment, food and waterfront fireworks display at 9 p.m. 727-893-7441.


AUGUST 2017 19 –7th


Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake


Contest at Morean Arts Center. 727-822- 7872; www.MoreanArtsCenter.org.


SEPTEMBER 2017


16 –Eat Rich, Play Dirty at Morean Arts Center. 727-822-7872; www.MoreanArtsCenter.org.


OCTOBER 2017 TBA – Creative Clay’s Folk Fest St. Pete art and music festival helps support the Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center. www.folkfeststpete.org.


Thursday Night Movies in the Park. Held each Thursday evening in October in North Straub Park or the Museum of Fine Arts (call ahead to confirm location). Enjoy film classics on a big screen. Sponsored by St. Petersburg Preservation. www.stpetepreservation.org.


19-22 – Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Offers the best in jazzdom, from bebop to blues. Coachman Park, downtown Clearwater. Admission fee. 727-461-5200; www.clearwaterjazz.com.


21 – Country Jubilee. Giant flea market, book sale, handmade holiday gifts, craft demonstrations and musical entertainment at Heritage Village, in Largo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 727-582-2123.


NOVEMBER 2017 24th


Annual Tampa Bay Times -Festival of


Reading. National and regional authors, storytelling, music and food. Free. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at USF St. Petersburg. 727-893-8523; www.festivalofreading.com.


RibFest 2017 A classic rock concert, best-ever ribs and great family fun usually held the 2nd


weekend in November at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. www.ribfest.org.


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24– City of St. Petersburg Holiday Tree Lighting. Salute the joyful season as the City lights the holiday tree in North Straub Park. 727-893-7441.


25 thru January 3, 2017 – Holidays at the Village. Enjoy a festive trip back in time. The historical houses at Heritage Village are decorated true to their time period, locality and lifestyle. 727-582-2123.


End of November through December 31– Holiday Lights & Open House. Beach Drive, the Sundial, Central Avenue and downtown shops and galleries sparkle with lights and offer extended shopping hours.


End of November through December 31 - Holiday Lights in the Garden. Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the plants and trees at Florida Botanical Gardens. Nightly entertainment and refreshment stands. www.flbg.org.


DECEMBER 2017


TBA – St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show. The Gulf Coast’s largest boat show is held at the Duke Energy center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park. Family activities. See and sail the newest models. Ask the Vinoy Navigator for details.


TBA – City of St. Petersburg Santa Parade & Snowfest! Downtown waterfront. Morning parade heads north along Bayshore Drive, followed by tons of the white stuff sure to thrill kids of every age at Snowfest! in North Straub Park. 727-893-7441.


TBA – Christmas Jamboree. Wander among beautifully festooned Christmas trees covered in old-time decorations and enjoy old-fash- ioned holiday fun for the entire family. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pinellas Pioneer Settlement at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. 727-893-7326; www.pinellaspioneersettlement.org.


10 – St. Petersburg Illuminated Boat Parade. Parade begins at 6 p.m. and is viewable from the Vinoy downtown waterfront basin. www.stpeteboatparade.org.


31 – First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration. Downtown’s fun-filled, alcohol-free event at The Vinoy basin welcomes all ages to ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, dancing and entertainment, plus refreshments at the food court. 4 p.m.- midnight. www.firstnightstpete.com


31 –Masque 100 - The Party of the Century at Morean Arts Center. 727-822-7872; www.MoreanArtsCenter.org.


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