Held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral, this festival features Greek music, dancing, food, arts & crafts and childrens activities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $1 with all proceeds going to area families in need of financial assistance. For more information, call 727-944-3366 or 727-937-3540 or 727-937-6442.

The Salvador Dali Museum presents this collection of 25 paintings by surrealist Jacqueline Lamba (1910-1993). Lamba, the wife of surrealist Andre Breton, began working as a surrealist in the 1940s. The exhibit was organized by Mills College, California, and guest curated by Salomon Grimberg. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

Explore the powerful images the Holocaust engraved into mankind. This exhibit is on special loan to the Holocaust Museum. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

This classic by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright of Arms and the Man tells the story of the heroine Candida and the two contradictory lovers who pursue her. Tickets are $20 for matinees, $24 for Wednesday and Thursday evenings and $28 for Friday and Saturday evenings. For more information, call 727-823-7529.

The winter music series at the Museum of Fine Arts draws on musicians from around the world. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pianist, will perform works by Haydn, and Debussy. The recital begins at 2 p.m. with a reception in the Morgan Membership Garden immediately following the concert. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

This 16-piece big band will play music of some of the greatest names in Big Band jazz. Show begins at 2 p.m. and admission is $8. For more information, call 727-893-1070.

The kayak trip will begin with basic paddle instruction and an overview of the magnificent two mile loop that you will explore. Minimum age is 8 years old – but no maximum age! Trip is from 9:30 a.m. to noon and costs $42. For more information, call 727-441-2599.

The Florida Holocaust Museum features the works of Ella Liebermann-Shiber. This exhibit contains etchings that bear witness to the Holocaust; a testimony of her past. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Zoomzone is a creative stop just for kids, from the hit PBS show "ZOOM." Stop at ZOOMzone and make a cool Valentin's craft for your favorite pal! All month long and it's free with your admission. For more information, call 727-821-8992.

Photographer Marlyn Cheses shares her reactions to her travels throughout Europe through her photographs of Holocaust sites. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

The indomitable spirits of 120 St. Petersburg/Clearwater area Holocaust survivors have been encapsulated within photographs reflecting upon fragments of theirs pasts for future generations. Toronto freelance photographer Jason Schwartz captured the expressions of memories of Holocaust survivors for this exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum. The stark black and white images are reflections of time and history. Each image contains a carefully worded and handwritten statement by the Survivor. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of historical and personal artifacts associated with the U-2 incident of May 1960 in which Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying for the CIA in a U-2 spy plane. These artifacts are on loan from the Cold War Museum and Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and include a piece of Powers’ U-2 plane, personal correspondence from prison, and items associated with the U-2 program. The U-2 Incident exhibit has been displayed internationally and this showing will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Power’s release from prison, which took place on February 10, 1962. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

The St. Petersburg Museum of History celebrates the 40th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Takamatsu, Japan. The exhibit showcases the history of the partnership and provides information about life in Takamatsu. From the Japanese garden to the recreation of an udon noodle shop, this exhibit highlights the parallels between the two cities. For more information, call 727-894-1052.

Modeled after successful public art exhibits in Chicago, New York, New Orleans and Cincinnati, The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is sponsoring this festival honoring area artists and endangered species. The project features the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle as its theme icon. Nearly 100 six-foot sea turtle statues will be on display throughout the region. In April, all turtles will be auctioned off with portions of the proceeds going to area non-profit organizations. Artists range from Peter Max to Sunset Sam, the Aquarium's painting dolphin. One sea turtle statue has been painted to resemble an American flag. The beneficiaries of the auction will be families of the firefighters and police of New York City who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. For more information, call 727-461-5799.

This exhibition will include fine and decorative art objects ranging from exquisite jewelry to maquettes for monumental sculptures and large heroic scaled pieces as well. It explores the important contribution artist Albert Paley has made to American fine and decorative arts during the past 25 years. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

William King's work reflects individuals from all walks of life. The sculptures are executed in materials such as aluminum, balsa, polyester, mahogany and stainless steel. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Seven pieces of sculptor David Davis will be on display on the Gulf Coast Museum of Art's Courtyard Sculpture Garden. For more information, call 518-6833.

This exhibit consists of approximately 65 works, including 15 one-of-a-kind museum pieces, designed by Gianmaria Buccellati. Buccellati jewlery and art objects are known for their beauty, craftsmanship and long tradition. The exhibit features cups and goblets, candlesticks, coffers and jewelry. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The Dunedin Historical Museum presents this exhibit featuring artifacts from World War II. Dunedin was primarily a rural area during the War, but residents made considerable contributions. This exhibit highlights some of the inventions that took place during the War. For more information, call 727-736-1176.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, now features temporary exhibits in addition to its permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. When The Cold War Got Hot gives visitors a feel of how close the world came to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibit features re-creations of a fallout shelter, 35-foot Soviet missile and props from the new Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

The exhibition covers the period from the late 1960s onward. These playful sculptures took their point of departure in found objects, which were cast in bronze and later painted bright colors. The exhibition also includes studies, preparatory drawings, photographs and other materials related to the process. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

The Band has returned to the Williams Park Bandshell for its 11-week series of free one-hour concerts, held at 2 p.m. The 35-piece band presents a musical variety show featuring show tunes, classical music, college fight songs and patriotic anthems. For more information, call 727-898-1541.

The Gulfport Casino Ballroom hosts live music for social and ballroom dancing performed by the Sig Harder Orchestra every Sunday evening. Admission is $6. For more information, call (727) 893-1070.

Different musical groups will be featured each week from local artists. Jazz, reggae, blues, folk and top 40 will be offered. For more information, call 727-821-6443, ext. 17.

It's Our Nature guides a Nature Awareness Walk with Bird Watching through Honeymoon Island Recreation Area every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Duration is 2 hours. In addition to the state park fee, cost is $10 per person and $6 per child. For more information, call 727-441-2599.

Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.

St. Petersburg closes its main street for a street party on Central Avenue and Third Street in the heart of downtown. This block party features free live music from 5:30 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 727-895-0051.

Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, sculptures, hand blown glass, collectibles and much more at this village gathering. Gulfport's Art Village features shops, restaurants, cafes and nightspots on Beach Blvd. The stroll runs 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.