Photo courtesy of I Like It Hot! Festival
Oktoberfest Weekend on the beach, a spicy food festival, and a Rare Plant Network Plant Sale: Here’s your weekly list of things to do Sept. 10-17 in Pinellas.
Now Through September
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, Sept. 10
Pilates in the Park Stretch, strengthen, and soak up some fresh air with a full-body Pilates workout in the park once the peak heat has passed. Flora Wylie Park, 1400 N. Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 6-7 p.m. healthystpetefl.com, 727-892-5994.
Happy Hour with the Historian: The Floridas Under Great Britain Florida was once a British territory — and it stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. Historian Rodney Kite-Powell digs into this lesser-known chapter of Florida history, including how East and West Florida became Britain’s 14th and 15th American colonies. Plus, there’s wine. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m.; program starts at 6:30 p.m. $7-$15. historystpete.org, 727-894-1052.
Seasonal Decor Swap Want your place decked out for the holidays without spending a dime? Come to Sans Market for a Thursday night holiday decor swap! Bring 5–10 pieces of decor (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas — anything goes) and swap to your heart’s content. Grab a free drink while you shop the swap table. Anything left over gets donated to The Blue Urban Project Thrift Store. Sans Market, 1037 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 7:30-8:30 p.m. $7. sans.market, 727-332-7000.
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Oktoberfest Weekend Prost! It’s Oktoberfest weekend at Mastry’s on St. Pete Beach. Come out for live music, German beer, and great food. Lederhosen are encouraged but not required. Catch Kalaghan Keane on Friday, Apple Struddle Band on Saturday, and Trippy Britty on Sunday. Mastry’s, 7701 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. Fri.-Sun., 12-9 p.m. facebook.com/mastrysbrewingco, 727-202-8045.
Friday, Sept. 11
Mad Beach 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony Madeira Beach marks the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with its annual remembrance ceremony at Patriot Park. The program includes remarks from local leaders, a memorial wreath, the tolling of the bells, and a display of 2,977 American flags honoring each life lost. Patriot Park, 424 150th Ave., Madeira Beach. 8:45-9:45 a.m. madeirabeachfl.gov, 727-392-0665.
Hero’s Night at John’s Pass Celebrate local first responders and hometown heroes at John’s Pass Village with live music, family-friendly fun, and a Touch-A-Truck experience on the boardwalk. John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, 12800 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach. 6-9 p.m. madeirabeachfl.gov, 727-392-0665.
Saturday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 13
I Like It HOT! Festival Turn up the heat at the I Like It HOT! Festival, Florida’s long-running spicy food festival packed with hot sauces, salsas, seasonings, food trucks, live entertainment, and fiery competitions. Watch wing-eating and pepper challenges, and get into it! England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park. Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. facebook.com/ilikeithotfestival, 813-299-3600.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Second Saturday Sandbags St. Pete residents can pick up free sandbags during the city’s monthly Second Saturday distribution. Each household may receive up to 10 sandbags with proof of St. Petersburg residency, and staff can assist anyone who needs help filling or loading them. Pavement and Traffic Operations Building, 1744 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. stpete.org, 727-893-7111.
*Sponsored Event* Rare Plant Network Plant Sale Want rare plants? They’ve got them. Browse unusual plants at The Rare Plant Network’s cash-only sale at the Garden Club of St. Petersburg. The event happens rain or shine. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. gardenclubstpetersburg.org, 727-381-8920.
Art Yard Sale at The Morean Get thrifty on your hunt for art at the Morean’s Art Yard Sale, with pieces ranging from $1-$100 in the air-conditioned gallery. Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. moreanartscenter.org, 727-822-7872.
History Boat Tour Catch this monthly two-hour boat tour and get the scoop on St. Pete’s waterfront history and how its downtown shoreline has changed over time. Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave. NE, Slip Q47, St. Petersburg. 10 a.m. $40-45. historystpete.org, 727-894-1052.
*Sponsored Event* Through the Years: 20 Years of Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance Artist Reception Celebrate two decades of local art with Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance’s Through the Years exhibition, featuring past exhibition posters and a slideshow of artists and faces from the organization’s history. The Sept. 12 ArtWalk reception includes live music from Berkley Grimball. GCAA ArtWorks, 5546 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Sat., 5-9 p.m. The exhibition runs Sept. 3-Oct. 3. gcaa-artworks.com, 727-738-8010.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Grab your fishnets and get ready to Time Warp — Hell on Heels brings The Rocky Horror Picture Show to life with a live shadow cast, floor show, audience participation, and plenty of campy fun. Dress in your Rocky best. Green Light Cinema, 221 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 9 p.m. facebook.com/hellonheelsrhps, hellonheelsrockyhorror@gmail.com.
Monday, Sept. 14
Sunshine Club: Card Making Group Skip the store-bought card — get crafty at the Gulfport Senior Center and save a trip to Publix. Make cheerful cards with friends. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 2:30 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1231.
British Isles Featuring Scotland & Ireland Dreaming of your next getaway? AAA Travel St. Petersburg hosts a presentation on traveling the British Isles, with information and inspiration for planning your trip. RSVP required.Total Wine & More, 4880 Park St. N., St. Petersburg. 5:30 p.m. 727-368-2386, cafinnerty@acg.aaa.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Coldwater Kitchen Documentary Screening Watch the award-winning documentary Coldwater Kitchen, which follows a culinary training program inside a Michigan prison and the role food can play in creating second chances. The screening is followed by a Q&A with cast members. Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, 2333 34th St. S., St. Petersburg. 6-9 p.m. meetatthecenter.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
St. Pete Business Startup Thinking about launching a small business? This workshop from The Greenhouse covers startup basics, cash flow, regulations, business-owner responsibilities, and other essentials for getting started on solid footing. St. Pete Greenhouse, 440 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. stpetegreenhouse.com, 727-893-7146.
Boyd Hill: Your 245-Acre Back Yard Get to know the wild side of St. Pete at this free Beach Drive Forums seminar. Learn about Boyd Hill Nature Preserve’s five unique ecosystems and the animals that call them home, followed by refreshments and a Q&A. First Presbyterian Church, 701 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Presentation begins at 6 p.m. fpcstpete.com, 727-822-2031.
Thursday, Sept. 17
The James Museum Book Club The James Museum Book Club is discussing Plainsong by Kent Haruf. Join museum docent Helen Huntley for coffee and conversation about the book. Held on the third Thursday of each month. James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 11 a.m. thejamesmuseum.org, 727-892-4200.
