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MarineQuest
The Florida Marine Research Institute in St. Petersburg hosts this open house unveiling its labs and facilities to school children, groups and visitors. Areas range from touch-tanks filled with creatures from Tampa Bay, to presentations by leading scientists. Please note: April 18 and 19 for school groups only and April 20, for the public. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-896-8626.
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Escape From Fort De Soto Triathlon
The Escape from Fort De Soto triathlon will take place at Fort De Soto Park and begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information on this event please contact Fred Rzymek at [email protected]. For information or directions to Fort De Soto Park, call 727-582-2267.
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Family EarthFest at Pinewood Cultural Park
In honor of Earth Day and in cooperation with activities at the Florida Botanical Gardens and Family Day at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Heritage Village hosts a number of activities in appreciation of the natural wonders of the Earth. The event runs from 10 a.m to 4 p.m and is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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Tampa Bay Marathon Swim
The fifth annual Tampa Bay Marathon Swim challenges long-distance swimmers to go 24 miles from the Holiday Inn Sunspree St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay to Ben Davis Beach in Tampa. All participants must be 19 or older and registered with United States Masters Swimming. Three- and six-person relays are also available for the race. Entry fees start at $75 and prizes include T-shirts and awards for completing the race and for the top finishers in various age groups. For more information, call 727-531-7999.
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April in Paris
Richard Kaufman is the guest conductor of the Florida Orchestra for this performance, as Pat Sajak narrates. Sit back in your seat and savor I Love Paris, excerpts from the hit movie Chocolat, Can Can from Gaite Parisienne, and much more. An incredible evening of music, romance and merriment. For more information, call 813-286-2403.
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Mainsail Arts Festival
Nearly 300 artists set up in picturesque downtown's Straub Park for this show which is nationally ranked in the "100 Best Fine Art Shows." This free festival features visual exhibits in seven categories,craft demonstrations, a children's arts activity tent and culinary arts/food vendors. Live entertainment includes rockabilly, rhythm & blues and surf music. Festival Hours are Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 727-892-5885.
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Sunsets Beach Fest
Sunsets Summer Beach Fest is a celebration on Clearwater Beach with calypso, reggae, and island sounds. The festival goes from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. The three days of festivities will include artisans, crafters, street performers, music, food and beverage. Scheduled music is a "Tribute to Jimmy Buffet" on Friday night, which is also the official kick-off event for the Fun n Sun Celebration. The evening will close with a fireworks spectacular over the water off Clearwater Beach. Saturday features a rock and roll then-and-now theme and Sunday celebrates with "Beatles on the Beach" performed by the cast of Beatle Mania. The event is located at the Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. For more information, call 727-449-1036 or email [email protected].
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Heart of Largo Festival
This annual event in its sixth year celebrates the music, dance and food of Tampa Bay. The events are featured at the Largo Cultural Center and Central Park. For more information, call 727-587-6793.
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8th Annual Color Me Human Week
Diverse local events throughout St. Petersburg including creative workshops, a picnic and festival. A 3-mile fun run titled, "The Human Race", a national issues forum, corporate diversity workshop and interfaith dialogue dinner will also be part of the festivities. For more information, call 727-328-1769.
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Sun 'N Fun Festival
Since 1953, the event has attracted more than 100,000 fans annually. Events include concerts, sports competition, food and arts & crafts. The main event is the illuminated Fun 'n Sun Night Parade starting at Crest Lake Park. For more information, call 727-562-4804.
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American Stage's Shakespeare in the Park
The American Stage, St. Petersburg's professional theater, offers a live production of a William Shakespeare work in a beautiful outdoor setting. This year's performance is "Bomb-itty of Errors," a rapping, rhyming "Comedy of Errors," Shakespeare's tale of two sets of identical twins, separated as infants, who rediscover each other via a series of happy accidents and much pandemonium. Celebrating its 17th season, performances run Wednesday through Sunday on the waterfront at Demens Landing in downtown. Blanket seats are $7 on Wed., Thurs., and Sunday nights and $10 on Friday and Saturday nights. Reserved chairs are $22 on all nights. For more information, call 727-823-7529.
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Museum of Fine Arts: Art of the Goldsmiths
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.
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World War II: Dunedin and the Homefront
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.
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Political Tradition: The Hagaddah as Commentator
Through the centuries, the Haggadah (the book read during the Passover dinner) shows glimpses of contemporary life wherever Jews have lived: art, commentary and politics are revealed in many ways. For more information, call 727-820-0100.
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When The Cold War Got Hot at the Florida International Museum
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.
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A Day in the Warsaw Ghetto
German Army Sergeant Heinz Jost's photographs of the Warsaw Ghetto, presented to Yad Vashem only ten years ago, reveal a special empathy with those who were trapped there. For more information, call 727-820-0100.
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Webb's City: A Community Remembers
This exhibit will revisit the circus-like atmosphere empire that coverd several city blocks, selling everything from groceries to men's clothes. The exhibit will explore Webb's City years of dynamic, energetic ideas and hooplas, such as talking mermaids and chickens and chimp acts. For more information, call 727-894-1052.
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Joan Miro: The Shape of Color Painted Sculpture
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.
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Saturday Afternoon Fun
Every Saturday afternoon at the Pier, different family entertainment will be offered, including unicyclists, jugglers, magicians and puppets. For more information, call 727-821-6443.
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It's Our Nature Bird Watching Walk
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.
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ArtVillage Gallery Walk
.jpg) 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.
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First Friday: Get Downtown Music Series
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.
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Art Village Saturday Stroll
.jpg) 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.
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