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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. 727-823-3767www.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:
Newest exhibition of exquisite paintings at theArtwork by Samuel Bak 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 downtownSt 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 This
family-friendly
event features
chili tasting,
live entertainment & dozens of vendors. Central Ave & 25th St. 11am-4pm. 727-328-7086 www.grandcentraldistrict.org
CHILI COOKOFF FESTIVAL 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
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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 Annual Boat Parade to benefit the Children's Dream Fund and Rotary Charities. Tuba Christmas performs atIlluminated Boat Parade 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
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