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Honey & Arts Festival, Love Letter Craft Sessions, and a Valentine’s Day Pet Market: Here’s your weekly things to do February 6-13 in Pinellas.
All Month Long
The Landscape Experience The Landscape this February. Discover nature’s beauty through the unique styles of Mark Alan Fulco, Julie Maccarin, and Jodi Watkins in this dynamic three-artist exhibition. Three artists, three perspectives, and one free exhibit showing. GCAA at Artists In Residence, 5546 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 1. gcaa-fl.org, 727-738-8010.
Thursday, February 6
Gulfport Town Hall Use your voice to shape the future of Gulfport! Want to know how to stay resilient to storms, keep homes and businesses in character, and ensure affordability? Join local experts Linda Fisher (Forward Pinellas), Maeven Rogers (St. Pete Sustainability & Resiliency), Scott Linde (Gulfport Merchant Chamber), Jonathan Micocci (Realtor & Marina resident), Dana Parkinson (Environmental Scientist/Planner), and a local builder for a lively discussion. Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S., Gulfport. 6 p.m. mygulfport.us, 206-501-7836.
Arts Journalism Panel Explore the state of local arts reporting at FloridaRAMA’s Art Salon series. This engaging panel discussion features Maggie Duffy, Ray Roa, Bill DeYoung, and Jen Ring. FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 6 p.m. floridarama.art, 727-210-5450.
Friday, February 7
Gulfport Night Market Shop local – but at night! Spend your night at the Gulfport Night Market, a lively, year-round event on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month. Enjoy a beautifully lit evening filled with handmade goods, local art, jewelry, live music, and artisan foods. Presented by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber. Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. 5-9 p.m. visitgulfportflorida.com, 727-344-3711.
Polyessence Live Reggae and burgers, anyone? Jam out to this local Polynesian reggae band Polyessence with good food and good vibes. The Chattaway, 358 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 6 p.m. thechattaway.com, 727-823-1594.
Phil Collins Tribute This spring concert series features a Phil Collins tribute. Set up your blankets and chairs with your friends and family. Check out the food, beer, wine, and other drinks available to purchase. Then sit back and enjoy some live music. Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach. 7-9 p.m. spbrec.com, 727-363-9246.
Saturday, February 8-Sunday, February 9
Gulfport Fine Arts Festival Enjoy an artful weekend by the water for Gulfport’s Fine Arts Festival showcasing all mediums of art. Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. visitgulfportflorida.com, 727-344-3711.
St. Pete Fine Art Festival Art is everywhere, and especially, in St. Pete for the Fine Art Festival. Spend the weekend immersing in art galleries outside by more than 100 Floridian and national artists. The festival showcases ceramics, digital art, glass, metalwork, paintings, photography, and sculptures. South Straub Park, 198 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 727-893-7441, paragonfestivals.com.
Markets & Festivals: Saturday, February 8
Pet Pal Valentine’s Market Find your fur-ever Valentine at Lida’s Jungle. Celebrate Saturday at a heartwarming day of shopping, music, and furry friends. Browse local vendors, enjoy delicious bites, and meet adorable adoptable pets from Pet Pal at noon. Find something special—maybe even a new best friend! A portion of all sales benefit Pet Pal. Lida’s Jungle, 3101 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. petpalanimalshelter.com, 727-328-7738.
Honey & Arts Festival Oh, honey! Save the date for the third annual Lealman Honey & Arts Festival. Experience a sweet blend of live music, local honey, unique art, delicious food, and fun for all ages. Enjoy free admission and parking while soaking in performances by Pink Streets and a Kenny Chesney tribute from Pirate Flag. Lealman Community Park, 3800 55th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 12-6 p.m. lealmanexchange.org, 727-600-6570.
Rock the Rocks Make your second Saturday a celebration at The Original Crabby Bill’s in Indian Rocks Beach. Enjoy a full day of live music, local vendors, and delicious coastal bites in a laid-back, beachy atmosphere. Whether you’re there to dance, shop, or feast on fresh seafood, this monthly festival is the perfect tradition for locals. Crabby Bill’s, 401 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. 12-10 p.m. crabbybills.com, 727-595-4825.
FloridaRAMA Market Experience a vibrant local market right outside St. Pete’s interactive art exhibit: FloridaRAMA. Hosted by St. Pete Super Cool, this market happens during the Second Saturday Art Market. It features up to 100 artisan crafters, vintage clothing, handmade goods, entertainment, and food trucks. FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., Building 6, St. Petersburg. 5-9 p.m. floridarama.art, 727-210-5450.
St. Petersburg: Saturday, February 8
Science Festival Celebrate the world of science at the St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest. Learn about Florida’s coolest plants and animals. Interact with starfish, rays, horseshoe crabs, and more critters at touch tanks. Watch scientific demonstrations, talk with experts, and discuss conservation topics. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus, 140 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. stpetescifest.org, 727-231-4643.
Wine and History Sip, savor, and fall in love at History in a Bottle: Winter Vines & Valentine Wines. Kick off the evening with a signature welcome drink before pairing it with local lore. Hosted by St. Pete Distillery and Events by the Glass, this event doubles as a Valentine’s Day present for wine and history lovers. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 6 p.m. $90-750. spmoh.com, 727-894-1052.
Cupid’s Rodeo Enjoy a night full of dancing, fun, and friendship at the Cupid’s Rodeo: A Valentine’s Dance. Show off your best moves, compete in the Best Dressed Contest, and capture memories in the photo booth. This is for teens in grades 6-9. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 7-11 p.m. $10-15. stpeteparksrec.org, 727-893-7441.
Sunday, February 9
Gulfport Game Day Catch the big game on a massive 20-foot screen. Enjoy craft beer, tasty bites, and an electric game day atmosphere. Don’t want to get overstimulated? Rent a headset for $10 and hear every play and commercial at your peak volume. Gulfport Brewery + Eatery, 3007 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 6-10 p.m. eventbrite.com, 727-954-4109.
Tuesday, February 11
Pickleball 101 Take a crack at the sport that has taken St. Pete by storm: Pickleball. Get Fit St. Pete offers a free Pickleball 101 class in Bartlett Park every second Tuesday of the month. You don’t need to bring your own pickleball paddles, but you can if you prefer! There’s only 16 people in each class, so make sure to pre-register. Bartlett Park, 2000 7th St. S., St. Petersburg. healthystpetefl.com, rrmcswee@stpete.org.
Wednesday, February 12
Love Letters and All Make your Valentine’s Day extra special with a heartfelt, handmade card. Award-winning calligrapher Katherine Humphreys will teach you the art of copperplate pen and ink calligraphy, so you can impress your special someone with a love note. Bonus points for being extra romantic this year! Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m. $35. olli.eckerd.edu, 727-864-7600.
Wing It Wednesdays Dig in to $1 wings after a day at the beach every Wednesday. Order wings the way you like ’em on Wing It Wednesday. Wash down the drums and flats with a refreshing craft brew. Mastry’s Brewing Co., 7701 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. 7 p.m. mastrysbrewingco.com, 727-202-8045.
Thursday, February 13
Tortoise Talk Meet Boyd Hill’s cutest (and slowest) locals at the St. Pete Natural History Speaker Series. Ever spotted a gopher tortoise at Boyd Hill and wondered about its underground world? Join Dr. Jeffrey Goessling from Eckerd College for a peek into the lives of these slow-and-steady warriors of the Florida ecosystem. Hammock Hall, 3010 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. friendsofboydhillnaturepreserve.wildapricot.org, 727-893-7326.
