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Madeira Beach Burger Week, Village Friday at John’s Pass, and Gulfport Trivia Night; Here’s your weekly list of things to do August 20-27 in Pinellas.
Through August
Florida on My Mind at Bayboro Brewing Step into Kostar Kustom’s “beautifully weird” Florida with a solo exhibition featuring vibrant, Florida-inspired artwork and original illustrations from Where the Florida Things Live. Bayboro Brewing, 2390 Fifth Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Exhibit runs through Sept. 27. facebook.com/artbyjamese, 727-767-9666.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Original Gulfport Walking Tour If you’ve ever walked around Gulfport and thought “OK but what happened here?” — this one’s for you. Join the Gulfport Historical Society for a guided stroll through the city’s seaside past, led by locals. Tours start at the Gulfport History Museum and include a peek at historic photos before hitting the streets. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $15 for non-members, free for Gulfport Historical Society members. gulfporthistoricalsociety.org, 727-201-8687.
Open Mic Poetry at Gulfport Library Join Gulfport Poet Laureate Christa Fairbrother for a monthly evening of poetry. Bring a poem to share or simply come listen; donations benefit the Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6-7 p.m. facebook.com/gulfportlibraryfl, 727-893-1074.
Yappy Hour at Pinellas Ale Works Sip for a cause at this Friends of Strays Yappy Hour. Enjoy a beer or nonalcoholic drink, learn how to help local cats and dogs, and support the shelter with $1 from every beer sold donated to Friends of Strays. Pinellas Ale Works, 1962 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. friendsofstrays.org, 727-235-0970.
Quarterly Clothing Swap Refresh your closet without feeding the fast-fashion monster. Bring five to 10 gently used clothing items or accessories and take home some new-to-you finds. Leftover items will be donated to CASA Pinellas. Sans Market, 1037 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 7:30-8:30 p.m. $7. sans.market, 727-332-7000.
Friday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 30
Madeira Beach Burger Week Get ready to eat your way through Madeira Beach during 10 days of $10 burger specials at 18 participating restaurants. Pick up a Burger Week Passport, follow the burger trail, and vote for your favorites while supporting local restaurants. Pick up a burger week passport at City Hall. Madeira Beach City Hall, 12850 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Aug. 21-30. $10 burgers at selecting restaurants. madeirabeachburgerweek.com, 727-392-0665.
Friday, Aug. 21
Gulfport Gather and Share Start your morning with a little positivity at the Gulfport Senior Center. Share past, present, and future life experiences with others and take home your monthly affirmation. Light snacks provided. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-5657.
Big Red Bus Blood Drive Roll up your sleeve and help save a life with the Big Red Bus. Stop by the St. Pete Beach Library to donate blood and support patients in need. St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 12-4:30 p.m. spblibrary.com, 727-363-9238.
Village Friday at John’s Pass Spend Friday evening at John’s Pass with live music, waterfront dining, food and drink specials, and plenty of local shopping. Stroll the boardwalk and go ham before the weekend. John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, 12800 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach. 6-9 p.m. pinellasbeacheschamber.org, 727-360-4121.
Western Gypsies at Mastry’s Catch Matt Frick and Ashton Farner as they make their Mastry’s debut with a high-energy mix of gypsy jazz, bossa nova, samba, and jazz standards. Mastry’s Brewing Co., 7701 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. 7-10 p.m. facebook.com/mastrysbrewingco, 727-202-8045.
Gulfport Trivia Night Think you know Gulfport? Put your local knowledge to the test during Gulfport Arts & Heritage’s Gecko Month trivia night. Form a team and answer questions about all things Gulfport. Plus, you might win a prize. Registration is encouraged. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; trivia 7-8:30 p.m. gulfporthistoricalsociety.org, 727-201-8687.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Library Florida Explorers Dive into Florida’s marine life with a special storytime and hands-on activities from the Friends of the Indian Rocks Beach Library. Each month explores a new ocean-themed topic, from sharks to sea stars, with occasional special guests. Civic Auditorium, 1508 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. indian-rocks-beach.com, 727-595-2517.
St. Pete Street Market Spend your Saturday browsing a curated lineup of local makers and artists with live music in the Warehouse Arts District. This market is dog-friendly. Pinellas Ale Works, 1962 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 12-4 p.m. stpeteissupercool.com, 727-235-0970.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Sunday Morning Chalk Collective Start your Sunday with a little sidewalk creativity at this free community chalk gathering in St. Pete’s EDGE District. Artists of all ages and skill levels can grab some chalk and create something colorful. EDGE District Sunburst, 1111 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 9-11 a.m. thegloballoveproject.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Music Bingo Mania Turn up the volume for five rounds of music bingo featuring Billboard hits, dance challenges, sing-alongs, and a 50/50 drawing. The fundraiser benefits the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay and its creative programs for veterans, military members, first responders, and their families. Voodoo Brewing Co., 220 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. vactb.org, 727-273-8014.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Instant Noodles Community Open Jam Musicians, vocalists, and music lovers are invited to build the band together at this free, improvised community jam. Sign up ahead of time or simply show up ready to play. Suite E Studios, 615 27th St. S., St. Petersburg. Doors at 6 p.m.; jam begins at 7-10 p.m. facebook.com/suite.e.stpete, 727-300-6756.
Buckcherry and Black Stone Cherry Rock out with Buckcherry and Black Stone Cherry as their co-headlining Wild Cherry Tour rolls into St. Petersburg, with Tyler Bryant joining as support. Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., Suite 206, St. Petersburg. 7-10 p.m. $47.26. jannuslive.com, 727-565-0550.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Gallery Readiness: Workshop for Artists Learn what galleries, curators, and collectors look for when considering artists for exhibitions, representation, and collections. Led by Browne Art founder and chief curator Jovian Browne, the workshop covers stronger submissions, professional gallery outreach, collector expectations, and practical next steps for artists. Imagine Museum Theatre, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 6-7:30 p.m. eventbrite.com, 727-300-1700.
Rainwater Harvesting Town Hall Learn practical ways to manage rainwater, reduce flooding, protect local waterways, and conserve water at this Gulfport Town Hall with Mayor Karen Love. Environmental scientist and certified rainwater harvesting practitioner Diane Willis will share tips tailored to Florida’s climate. 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S., Gulfport. 6-7:30 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1070.
