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Elase Med Spa Grand Opening - Westchase

Thu., May 16, 5-8 p.m.

Elase Med Spa Westchase

11663 Countryway Blvd, Westchase North Hillsborough

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Free

Food & Drink

Elase is Your New Ally in Aesthetics. Join Us for a Fun Evening to Celebrate Our New Med Spa Grand Opening! Experience: *Live Demos: Witness cutting-edge spa treatments and rejuvenation techniques. *Cocktails, Bites, & Music: Indulge in signature drinks and enjoy live music and appetizers with friends. *Exclusive Offers: Enter to win $5K+ in giveaways and access event-only promotions. *Meet Our Team: Connect with our expert providers. We can't wait to celebrate with you! RSVP for a chance to win a $500 gift card. (801) 890-6405
Green Thumb Festival

Sun., April 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Walter Fuller Park

7901 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Free

Festivals, Market

More than 120 vendors and exhibitors take over Jungle Terrace’s big ol’ park for the nearly 40-year-old Green Thumb Festival, which includes workshops for kids and adults, ask an arborist sessions, and the Garden Club of St. Petersburg annual, juried flower show.
Acme Jazz Garage

Sun., April 28, 3 p.m.

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe

5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

Free

Live Music

(813) 234-1000
The Kids Are Alright: Girls Rock St. Pete Youth Open Mic

Sun., Oct. 29, 4 p.m.

The Chattaway

358 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Live Music, Family and Kid Events

Once a year, the public gets to see the fruits of Girls Rock Camp’s labor when the camp stages its showcase at Jannus Live, but the confidence game doesn’t sleep. For this bi-monthly open mic series, the nonprofit welcomes youth 18 and under to a storied St. Pete restaurant to sing, dance, do comedy, improvise, and just perform. It’s a chance for kids to amplify their voices, and an opportunity for the community to support one of its tried and true local institutions. There’s a sign-up sheet available via GRC’s Facebook page, and know that the Chattaway is cash only… 727.823.1594
Last Sunday of the Semester!

Sun., April 28, 11-3 a.m.

MacDinton's Irish Pub

405 South Howard Avenue, Tampa Tampa

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Free

Casino Gaming

Last Sunday of the Semester be like… See you at Macs 😏📚 🍹 On Sunday, April 28 🕳️ Cornhole Tournament 6:30PM - Winner receives $200 cash! Specials: 🥂 $15 Bottomless Mimosas Open-6PM 🍅 Bloody Mary Specials 🔗 Get Your Tickets: https://bit.ly/448eGmi *Daily specials may not be available during holidays or special events* At Macs Soho 405 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL (813) 251-8999
Midtown Tampa Wedding Show

Sun., April 28, 12-3 p.m.

Sal Y Mar

3650 Midtown Dr., Tampa Tampa

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Free

Learn

Calling all Brides and Grooms To Be! Say “I Do” to the perfect wedding with a showcase of Tampa’s finest wedding vendors all in one place, plus a chance to win a free wedding at Sal Y Mar Rooftop! Be one of the first 100 attendees to receive a Midtown swag bag filled with samples and discounts from all of our retailers and vendors.
Bradenton Punk Rock Flea Vol. 3

Sun., April 28, 12-6 p.m.

Oscura

816 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton Manatee County

Free

Festivals

**FREE PUBLIC EVENT*** With live 6 bands and 50+ vendors/food trucks from all across FL bringing eclectic items including hard to find vinyl/cds/cassettes, band merch, original artwork, handmade jewelry, up cycled & custom clothing, horror collectables, taxidermy, other oddities, and so much more nostalgia. Basically, if you were ever young and considered yourself counter culture, you'll love it! Location: OSCURA 816 Manatee Ave E Bradenton FL 34208 Date: 4/28/24 Time: Noon-6pm BANDS: 12:30 - The Kutoffs (Lakeland) 1:30 - Bargain Bin Heros (Cape Coral) 2:30 - Victims of Circumstance (St Pete) 3:30 - Friendly Fire (Jacksonville) 4:30 - M.A.C.E. (Orlando) 941-201-4950
The Exorcism of Florida - Presented by the Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Sun., April 28, 2-3 p.m.

St. Petersburg City Hall

175 5th St N, Saint Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Performance

Florida is a great place to live. Unfortunately there are some wicked and spiteful demons that are making it harder for LGBTQ people, women, immigrants and other minority groups to live here in peace. Well it is time to clean House (and the Senate, and the Supreme Court, and all the rest of our state offices)... Join us on Sunday, April 28th on the steps of St. Petersburg City Hall as we raise our voices, cast out 'demons', and have a gay old time! 7277436262
Gypsy Star’s Cosmic Caravan comes to Aspirations Winery

Sun., April 28, 3-6 p.m.

Aspirations Winery

22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater Clearwater

00

Live Music

Gypsy Star blends rock, pop, jazz and classic music with world-beat rhythms, using an eclectic mix of acoustic and electric instruments, an array of hand drums, alluring sultry vocals and lush harmonies. Live performances include covers and dynamic original tunes. 727-799-9463
The Drowsy Chaperone: River Ridge High School

Sun., April 28, 2-4 p.m.

Center for the Arts River Ridge

11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey Pasco

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$15

Theater

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will be performed at The Center of the Arts at River Ridge / 11646 Town Center Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654. Performance dates are Thursday, April 25th (Preview) Friday, April 26th, Saturday, April 27th at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 28th at 2:00pm. The ticket price is $10 in Advance, $15 Day of Show, $20 preferred seating (front center rows) & $5 for the Thursday Preview. 727-774-9386
Sunflower Season at Sweetfields Farm

Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through May 26

Sweetfields Farm

17250 Benes Roush Road, Masaryktown Hernando County

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$11.75 children 2 and under free

Festivals, Family and Kid Events

It's ready to get you all wrapped up in the beauty of our field and lost in it's challenging design. We can't wait to see you out in the sunflowers enjoying all of this season's farm fun. Our Spring Sunflower event including our u-pick sunflower and zinnia fields, hayrides, maze, play areas, farm animals and more is one you don't want to miss! Admission includes* : The Sunflower Maze, Hayride, Tree House Play Area, Tumbleweed Rollers, Jumbo Foosball, Pitcher Pump Duck Races, Plant A Sunflower Craft, Peddle Tractors, Access To Harvest Barn, Picking Fields Access, Visit the Animals And More. 9999999999
Fresh Squeezed: Emerging Artists in Florida Exhibition Opening

Through June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Morean Arts Center

719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Visual Art

Exhibition: April 13 - June 27 Opening Reception: April 13, 5-8PM Each year since 2017, the Morean invites emerging artists to submit entries for exhibition in Fresh Squeezed: Emerging Artists in Florida. The purpose of Fresh Squeezed is to nurture and advance the careers of emerging visual artists while also giving our community the opportunity to discover exciting new art being made in our region. The Morean Galleries are divided into six spaces for the purposes of this show, giving each selected artist a solo exhibition. Meet the six artists that were selected from nearly 200 applicants! 727-822-7872
Sweetwater Organic Community Farm's Sunday Market

Sundays, 12-3 p.m. Continues through May 1

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

6942 West Comanche Ave., Tampa Tampa

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Free to attend

Market

Town 'N' Country's resident organic farm is back with its 2023-2024 market season and it's stacked with a variety of farm-fresh produce, locally-made goods, arts and crafts, prepared food, live entertainment, yoga in the morning and Florida-native plants. (813) 887-4066
Wu-Tang and Biscuits

Sundays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through June 2

Shuffle

2612 N Tampa St., Tampa Tampa Heights

Free

DJ & Dance

WuTang and Biscuits is every 1st Sunday of the month. Tang Mimosas and Bloody Murrays, brunch specials and regular menu. We have limited seating inside and a lot of outdoor seating. DJ Wally Rios will be playing the Wu. WuTang coloring sheets for the children. It's Sunday, ya'll. Lets Wu-Tang. Open 12 pm to 6 pm. Wally Rios Noon to 4 pm. 402-249-2487
“Through her Eyes: Women Photographers in Tampa Bay”

Through June 24

The University of Tampa - Ferman Center for the Arts - Charlene A. Gordon Theater

214 N Blvd, Tampa Downtown Tampa

Free

Visual Art

Tampa’s had a lot of great female photographers through the years. View a collection of their work in “Through her Eyes: Women Photographers in Tampa Bay” at The University of Tampa’s Ferman Center for the Arts. Featuring photography by Jaime Aelavanthara, Tana Brackins, Jenny Carey, Natalie Diienno, Lisa Fitch, Amy Fitzgerald, Sally Fuller, Simone Leal, Kenna Main, Amy Pezzicara, Agueda Sanfiz, Beverly Stapleton and Emily Will. 813-253-6212
Retrograde: Classic Alternative and New Wave Music Video Night

Sundays, 7-10 p.m. Continues through July 28

Caledonia Brewing

587 Main St, Dunedin Dunedin

Free

DJ & Dance

Retrograde: Music Videos from the 80's and 90's is every Sunday night at Caledonia Brewing. VJ Hural Knight plays all your favorite Alternative and New Wave Music Videos from the 80's and 90's on the TVs at Caledonia and works in a few fun themes for your listening and viewing pleasure. 21 and up please. Nominated for Best of the Bay 2023. 727-351-5105
Sundays at Big Easy Ybor

Sundays, 11-12 a.m.

Big Easy Bar

1704 E 7th Ave., Ybor City Tampa

Free

Live Music

Sundays at Big Easy Ybor —Join us every Sunday for Brunch featuring live music 1-4 pm and Bottomless mimosas 12-3 pm.
Free Dress Give Away - Limited Spots Available

Ongoing, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Valhalla Resale, Inc.

6112 Central Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

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Free

Civics

Valhalla Resale was gifted about 200 dresses to distribute to the community from a generous donor. How it will work: The dress give away is intended for students 9-12 attending prom. We're limiting the number of students looking for dresses to 2 students every half an hour. You'll book your preferred appointment and you'll have 30 minutes to browse through the dresses, try on, and select 1 dress from our gifted dresses. As Valhalla Resale is a clothing store, please refrain from spending the allotted 30 minutes looking at the store's inventory until you've selected your free dress. 8132313344
Food trucks at Common Dialect Beer Works

Tuesdays-Sundays

Common Dialect

5023 North Florida Ave., Tampa Tampa

Free

Food & Drink

With very few exceptions, Seminole Heights brewery Common Dialect Beer Works hosts food trucks Tuesday-Sunday. Visit the website for hours and truck information.
Saigon Summer Night Market

Saturdays, 6-11 p.m. and Sundays, 6-11 p.m.

Little Saigon Plaza

14100 US Hwy. 19 N, Clearwater Clearwater

Free to attend

Food & Drink

Located at 14100 US Hwy. 19 N at Clearwater’s Little Saigon Plaza, a night market chock full of Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian delicacies will pop up every Saturday and Sunday night starting on June 3. It’s free-to-attend and kid friendly, and will run from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. both nights. From boba teas, spring rolls and barbecue to specialty desserts, papaya salad and Vietnamese-style crawfish—the newly-launched Saigon Summer Market is a great place to sample a variety of freshly-made street foods.
Jazz DaddyOs Swing Sand Key

Sundays, 7-10 p.m.

Marriott Suites on Sand Key

1201 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach Clearwater Beach

Free

Live Music

Authentic New Orleans Jazz and Swing from the Jazz DaddyOs Trio, Come dancing! Watercolor Grillhouse offers live Jazz, stunning waterfront sunsets, gourmet food and specialty drinks. 727-460-9469
Jazz DaddyOs Trio

Sundays, 7-10 p.m.

Marriott Suites on Sand Key

1201 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach Clearwater Beach

Free

Live Music

Authentic New Orleans Jazz, Swing & ‘50’s Pop Jazz. Eric Enfield on Keyboards/drums/bass/ vocals, Wayne Pearson on clarinet/ sax . Feat. Vocalist Mary Miller. (727) 596-1100
Baseball Heaven: An Evening with Peter Golenbock

Mon., April 29, 7-8 p.m.

Tombolo Books

2153 1st Ave S., St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Free, Please RSVP!

Literary

For fifty years, bestselling author Peter Golenbock has been interviewing some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Their conversations are a journey back in time to the days of Ruth and Gehrig, Gehringer and Greenberg, Robinson and Reese, and Howard and Mantle, as they reflect on the sport’s greatest moments and biggest issues. Join Tombolo Books as we welcome NYT bestselling, local author Peter Golenbock to the bookstore to celebrate the release of his latest history of America's favorite pastime, BASEBALL HEAVEN. Join us as Golenbock and fellow local author Roy Peter Clark will chat about America’s Game! 7277559456
I Keep the Ladders Clean: 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Mondays-Saturdays. Continues through May 4

USF Contemporary Art Museum

3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa Tampa

Free

Museums

CAM Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm This eagerly anticipated annual exhibition features Master's Thesis work by the 3rd year Master of Fine Arts candidates in the USF School of Art and Art History. The 2024 exhibition, titled I Keep the Ladders Clean, features artists Ainaz Alipour, Tisha Benson, Caroline Colby, Mason Dowling, Andrew King, Manantial, Harsh K Sharma, Tanner Simon, and Amber Toplisek. 813-974-4133
Discover the Timeless Art of Tai Chi Gung – Embrace the Power of Regeneration

Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 30

Gulfport Rec Center

5730 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport Gulfport

First Class Free

Learn

Experience the profound yet gentle teachings of Kare Possick, involved in natural healing and energy medicine for over five decades. As one of the pioneering instructors certified by a 3,300-year-old lamasery in Tibet, where the ancient Tai Chi Gung Training of Lao Tsu was meticulously guarded, Kare possesses the authentic and original practice that birthed both Tai Chi and Chi Gung. Embark on a journey that will ground you, harmonize your energy pathways, and forge an unparalleled bond with your Source Energy. 727-262-0880
Black Horse Theatre Presents SOMETHING BLUE in the Tully Levin Gallery

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA)

515 22nd Street South, St Petersburg St. Pete

Free and open to the public

Performance, Visual Art

*The show runs from June 9th through June 30th and is free and open to the public. Tickets for the opening on June 9th are $25. Limited seating. 727.900.5773
Service Industry Seafood Boil

Mondays, 4-10 p.m.

Big Easy Bar

1704 E 7th Ave., Ybor City Tampa

Free

Food & Drink

Join us every Monday for our Service Industry Night Seafood Boil —Service industry employees bring proof of their employment and receive 50% off the seafood boil and 25% off their tab. The Seafood Boil is open and available to the public.
Industry Night at at Level 11

Mondays, 4-11 p.m.

Level 11 Rooftop Bar & Lounge

5250 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach South Beaches

No Cover Required

DJ & Dance

Immerse yourself in SIN Mondays at St. Pete Beach's sole rooftop bar! Savor artisan cocktails beneath the stars, dance to live DJs, and revel in themed evenings. The fun never ends! Brace yourself for a slew of surprises and giveaways, ensuring the thrill lasts all summer. Indulge in tapas-style bites and relish discounted drink specials exclusively for SIN nights. Join us for an unforgettable Monday experience! 7273601811
Melody Artisans of the Crooked Thumb

Every other Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Crooked Thumb Brewery

555 10th Ave. S, Safety Harbor Pinellas County

Free

Live Music

A now seven-years running open mic style songwriters night where Josh Reilly invites artists from across the country to not only write a new song based on a prompt, but perform it in the brewery courtyard. (727) 724-5953
Arte y Café con la Curadora: Invitado especial, artista Antonio Martorell

Tue., April 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Rollins Museum of Art

1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park Orlando

Free

Visual Art

Join Curator Gisela Carbonell and special guest, artist Antonio Mortorell, for a presentation in Spanish. Coffee and pastries provided by our program sponsor, Café Don Juan. 407-646-2526