On-Going Events
"GET DOWNTOWN" MUSIC SERIES
Join in the fun at St Petersburg's dancing-in-the-streets block party featuring great live music, food & drink vendors!  First Friday of every month. Free. Central Ave between 2nd & 3rd St.  5:30-10pm.  
727-393-3597

DalÍ Museum Family Fun Saturdays
Join us every Saturday for family fun games, puzzles, crafts and other hands on activities. 11:45am-4:30pm. 727-823-3767
www.salvadordalimuseum.org

GALLERY WALK
Art galleries from 30th St N to the downtown waterfront participate in a relaxing evening on the second Saturday of each month. 5:30-9pm. Free. 727-323-ARTS www.stpetearts.org

"FISH-FUL" SATURDAYS at THE PIER AQUARIUM
Learn about the marine environment with hands-on activities and presentations. The first and third Saturday of the month. Noon-2pm. 727-895-7437 www.pieraquarium.org

Grand Central Green Market & Street Fair
Shop and explore crafts, performance art & an antique stroll on the 1st Sunday of each month. 11am-3pm. Central Ave, between 23rd & 25th Sts. 727-328-7086 www.grandcentraldistrict.org

MUSIC FEST ON THE WATER
Relax and groove to the melodies of local musicians. The Pier-Waterside Courtyard. Every Sunday 1-4pm. 727-821-6443 www.stpetepier.org

ART IN THE PARK
Buy from local artists while enjoying live music and special performances; pet & family friendly. Williams Park. Every Saturday 10am-3pm. Free.
727-898-6061

SATURDAY MORNING MARKET
Enjoy the European-style, open-air market offering fresh produce, gourmet foods, baked goods, local artists, gift vendors & musical entertainment. Progress Energy Park parking lot. Every Saturday 9am-2pm. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com
Special Events
thru Dec 24  I Heard A Voice: The Art of Lesley Dill
This exhibition shows how bronze, photography, thread, wire and paper interacts with the poetry of Salvador Espriu, Franz Kafka, and Emily Dickinson. Museum of Fine Arts. 727-896-2667 www.fine-arts.com

thru Apr 25  ICONS OF LOSS:
Artwork by Samuel Bak
Newest exhibition of exquisite paintings at the
Florida Holocaust Museum. Mon-Sun 10am-5pm.
727-820-0100 www.flholocaustmuseum.org

Nov 6  Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
64 quilts created by 52 artists represent the best in American piecework today. Florida International Museum at SPC. 727-341-7900 www.spcollege.edu/fimuseum

Nov 15  Amor de Tango
Spend the afternoon with some of Argentina's finest dancers, musicians and singers who come together in a performance of sensual dance and song. 4:30pm. Palladium Theater. 727-822-3590 www.mypalladium.org

Nov 18 - Dec 27  This Wonderful Life
A visually stunning stage adaptation of the classic holiday film that is sure to capture your heart and captivate your spirit. American Stage.
727-823-7529 www.americanstage.org

Nov 24  Helios Jazz Orchestra
Enjoy a captivating night of jazz at the Dalí Co-presented by the EMIT Concert Series, this 20-member modern big band ensemble of top musicians performs familiar and difficult instrumental works. 8pm.
727-823-3767 www.salvadordalimuseum.org

Nov 13-15  RIBFEST 2009
Annual charity fundraiser featuring the best barbeque ribbers in the world, national touring bands, family fun, BMX stunt bike demonstrations and more! Vinoy Park. Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm. www.ribfest.org

Nov 20-22  Women's Running Magazine: Women's Half Marathon & 5K
This inaugural Women's Half Marathon winds along the downtown
St Petersburg waterfront. Also participate in the Women's Running Magazine 5k event and health expo. 727-502-9202 www.womenshalfmarathon.com

Nov 21-22  CRAFTART 2009
Join the Florida Craftsmen's annual celebration of some of America's best fine craft artists. Florida Craftsman Gallery. Fri & Sat 10am-5pm.
727-821-7391 www.floridacraftsmen.net

Nov 27  Holiday Tree Lighting
Come out to share the holiday tradition of the Mayor flipping the switch and lighting the city's holiday tree. Enjoy the season's holiday lights across the waterfront. North Straub Park. 7pm. 727-893-7441

Nov 28  5th ANNUAL GRAND CENTRAL
CHILI COOKOFF FESTIVAL
This family-friendly event features chili tasting, live entertainment & dozens of vendors. Central Ave & 25th St. 11am-4pm. 727-328-7086 www.grandcentraldistrict.org

Dec 3-6   32nd Annual St Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
The Gulf Coast's largest boat show; new & pre-owned powerboats and sailboats. Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park. Thurs noon-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm. www.showmanagement.com

Dec 5  Annual Santa Holiday Parade
The City of St Petersburg invites you to celebrate the holiday season by welcoming Santa! The parade route goes through downtown to Bayshore Dr along the waterfront. 10am. 727-893-7441

Dec 5  Snowfest
Snowfest begins in North Straub Park immediately after the parade. Enjoy a toboggan slide, climbing wall, Glice skating and much more holiday fun! 11am-3pm. 727-893-7441

Special Events (Continued)
Dec 5-23  Santa in the Park
Select nights: Dec 5, 6, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.
Visit with Santa and tell him if you've been bad or good this year.
North Straub Park. 6-9pm.
727-893-7441

Dec 9  27th Annual Jingle Bell Run
Come join the fun as men, women & children show their holiday spirit at this annual Christmas run. The course twinkles with hundreds of luminaries, and the sound of thousands of jingle bells fill the night air.
The Pier. 7:30pm. 727-821-4819 www.boleycenters.org

Dec 12  Bruce Watters Jewelers
Illuminated Boat Parade
Annual Boat Parade to benefit the Children's Dream Fund and Rotary Charities. Tuba Christmas performs at
The Pier following the Boat Parade. Free. 6:30pm.
727-522-1900 www.stpetepier.com

Dec 19  ST PETERSBURG BOWL
Big game excitement kicks off the college bowl season. Tropicana Field. 4:30pm. 1-800-325-2910 www.stpetersburgbowl.com

Dec 20  Ditchfield Family Singers Christmas Show
This multi-generational singing family from Sarasota delights audiences nationwide with a crowd-pleasing Christmas show. Palladium Theater. 2pm. 727-822-3590 www.mypalladium.org

Dec 31  FIRST NIGHT 2010
Celebrate First Night 2010 and enjoy a variety of family-oriented events! Multiple venues downtown and along the waterfront come together to provide live music, entertainment, drama, dance, games, art, fireworks and more! 5pm-Midnight. 727-823-8906 www.firstnightstpete.com

Jan 9 - Apr 14  The Baroque World of Fernando Botero
Spotlighting 100 stunning paintings, sculptures, & drawings, this exhibition is drawn from the private collection of one of Colombia's and the world's most popular artists. Museum of Fine Arts. 727-896-2667 www.fine-arts.com

Jan 16  MLK National Battle of Bands
25th annual commemorative celebration of Dr Martin Luther King Jr in America. Tropicana Field. www.mlknationalparade.org

Jan 23  Bayfront On Vine
Two floors of gourmet food & wine tastings, featuring top Bay Area restaurants. Proceeds to benefit Bayfront Baby Place. Bayfront Medical Plaza, 603 7th St S. 7-10pm. 727-893-6148 www.bayfrontonvine.org