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A dirty dog bath day, a roller rink on The Pier, and a cornhole tournament on the beach: Here’s your weekly things to do March 27-April 3 in Pinellas.
Now Through April 13
Rockin’ Roller Rink Lace up your skates and roll down to the St. Pete Pier for the Rockin’ Roller Rink. Glide under the sun and stars on the vibrant roller rink. Enjoy special themed nights like Pride Night and ‘90s Night. St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Mon.-Thurs., 4-9 p.m. Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat., 12-10 p.m. Sun., 12-9 p.m. $17. rockinrollerrinkstpete.com, 727-822-7437.
Thursday, March 27
Legal Stuff Explained Dive into what actually happens after someone’s charged with a crime, straight from a rep with the 6th Judicial Circuit. Get a look at how other court divisions work. Hosted by the Circle of Friends — no legal degree required. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 1-3 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1074.
Kids Craft The Gulfport Arts Center welcomes the kids to a fun craft session on Thursday night. This week, kids will be learning the art of printmaking, but with fruits and veggies. Registration is as simple as an email. Gulfport Arts Center, 2726 54th St. S., Gulfport. 5 p.m. artscenter@mygulfport.us.
Mushroom Makers Join Sebastian The Mad Mycologist, for a hands-on workshop exploring the world of functional fungi. Learn about different types of mushrooms, their health benefits, and how to make your own Mushroom Syrup—plus, you’ll take home a 1 ounce sample. Mushroom syrup is a whole thing, we swear! Sans Market, 1037 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 7:30 p.m. $35. sans.market, 727-332-7000.
Friday, March 28-Through May 17
Spaces Between This spring, find Spaces Between, an exhibit that explores the nooks and crannies of surface design. Featuring artists from France, New Zealand, and beyond, this juried showcase pushes the boundaries of fiber-based art. Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. floridacraftart.org, 727-821-7391.
Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30
Seafood Festival Scallops, oysters, fried fish — oh my! John’s Pass Seafood Festival takes over the boardwalk for three days with art, seafood, and sea-life. John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, 12901 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Fri., 12-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. johnspassseafoodfest.com, 727-394-0756.
Trans Film Festival Head to Green Light Cinema for a weekend of powerful LGBTQ+ cinema at the 5th Annual Trans Film Festival. Experience thought-provoking films from trans voices all weekend. Check the lineup online. Green Light Cinema, 221 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 3-8 p.m.; and Sun., 2-6 p.m. $5 per film. greenlightstpete.com, 508-816-8968.
Saturday, March 29
Literature Day Calling all literature lovers! Literature Day: From Shakespeare to AI invites you to explore the evolution of storytelling, from timeless classics to AI-generated works. Join ASPEC writers for engaging discussions on the pieces that inspire you, then unwind with a wine and cheese reception. Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. aspec.eckerd.edu, 727-864-8834.
Do Good Day Do-gooders, celebrate Do Good Day, St. Pete’s premier nonprofit fair. Swing by the food bus for signature ice cream balls, warm cookies, and specialty coffees while connecting with nonprofits making a difference. Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. business.stpete.com, 727-821-4069.
Sunday, March 30
Cornhole Tournament Bring your own partner and get ready to toss some bags for the Mastry’s x Brewboyzz Cornhole Tournament. Sign-ups start at 11 a.m., and the first bags fly at 12:15 p.m. Beer, beach, and bragging rights included. The best part: $300 goes to the winning team. Mastry’s Brewing Co., 7701 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. 11 a.m. $20-25. mastrysbrewingco.com, 727-202-8045.
Doggy Bath Day Have a dirty dog? Bring your tiny divas and big boys to Dog Bar for Bath Day and have a drink during their spa treatment. Baths are first come, first serve. Dogs receive ear cleaning and a towel dry. Cost depends on dog’s size: $10 for small dogs, $15 for medium dogs, and $20 for large dogs. Nail trims are an additional $5 with a bath or $15 without a bath. Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 12-5 p.m. $5-20. dogbarstpete.com, 727-317-4968.
Talent Show Experience an afternoon of community love and talent as locals showcase their talents at Temple of the Living God Annual Talent Show and Fundraiser. Admission includes pre-show refreshments and good vibes. Temple of the Living God of St Petersburg, 1950 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 1-3 p.m. $20. tlgtemple.org, 727-822-8628.
Gilded Geishas Talk In the late 1800s, Americans went wild for all things Japanese — think geishas on wallpaper, kimonos at tea parties, and parasols everywhere. Join Annamarie Sandecki, former Tiffany & Co. archivist, as she unpacks this gilded-age craze. This talk is free with the price of museum admission. Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, 255 Beach Dr. NE., St. Petersburg. 2 p.m. mfastpete.org, 727-896-2667.
Monday, March 31
Violent Femmes The Violent Femmes hit Jannus Live for two nights, performing their first two albums in full. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear the iconic records live, front to back. Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave., St. Petersburg. 8-11 p.m. jannuslive.com, 727-565-0550.
Wednesday, April 2
Watercolor Wednesdays Ready to level up your watercolor skills? The Gulfport Senior Center hosts fun, beginner-friendly watercolor classes every Wednesday starting April 2. All skill levels are welcome. Call to pre-register. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 9:30 a.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1231.
Yoga on the Pier Get your yoga fix outdoors. Yogi Jenny Miller will lead this Wednesday’s donation-based yoga class on the St. Pete Pier. This event happens every Wednesday at the same time and same place. St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. stpetepier.org, 727-490-9361.
Thursday, April 3
Funny Ladies Catch an all-female comedy lineup at the Sunshine City Comedy Club. This is not some corny girl boss vibes, it is simply the funniest people you’ll know, cracking you up after a day in the sun. Sunshine City Comedy Club, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 6:30 p.m. $15. sunshinecitycomedyclub.com, 727-435-0327.
Art Salon It’s time for Art Salon at FloridaRAMA! Have a conversation with local art collectors each month and enjoy happy hour after the event. FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. $15. fairgrounds.art, 727-210-5450.
