Photo courtesy of The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
St. Pete’s Free Museum Day, Gulfport’s Battle of the Bands, and breakfast for dinner: Here’s your weekly list of things to do Sept. 17-24 in Pinellas.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Pups and Pilates Stretch, strengthen, and sneak in some puppy cuddles during Pups and Pilates at Dog Bar St. Pete. The class features adoptable pups from Pet Pal Animal Shelter, so your workout may come with a new bestie. Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. petpalanimalshelter.com, 727-328-7738.
Breakfast for Dinner Turn your dinner plans upside down with breakfast for dinner Thursday night at Uptown Eats. They’re open late serving chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, Turkish eggs, and more. Uptown Eats, 689-D Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. facebook.com/uptowneatsstpete, 727-810-3287.
Friday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Sept. 20
Sun Drunk Anniversary Party Sun Drunk celebrates one year on Corey Avenue with a free, three-day party featuring local makers, styling, a braid bar, DIY activities, giveaways, and more throughout the weekend. Sun Drunk, 409 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Fri., 3-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. sundrunkworld.com, 727-202-8859.
Friday, Sept. 18
Bringing Your Ancestors to Life Learn how to go beyond names and dates to uncover the stories behind your family history. Genealogist Karen Fortin will come to the Gulfport History Museum to share ways to use census records, newspapers, land records, and other sources to better understand your ancestors’ lives. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 7-8:30 p.m. gulfporthistoricalsociety.org, 727-201-8687.
Popcorn & Punchlines Spend Friday night with a lineup of local comedy talent at The Beach Theatre. Of course, popcorn will be available! The Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. 8 p.m. $15. thebeachtheatre.org, 727-340-2866.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Free Museum Day Explore St. Pete’s museums and cultural attractions with free admission during Free Museum Day. Participating locations include The Dalí, The James Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Florida Holocaust Museum, and more. Some locations require advance reservations or proof of residency. St. Petersburg. stpeteartsalliance.org.
Free Trees Get down with free trees at Gulfport’s Free Community Tree Giveaway! Snag a free tree and help boost the city’s canopy. Gulfport residents must bring their ID or water bill. Clymer Park, 23rd Avenue & Beach Boulevard S., Gulfport. 9-11 a.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1118.
Gulfport Yard Sale Shop secondhand treasures at First United Methodist Church’s community yard sale. Interested vendors can text 352-263-9890 for more information. First United Methodist Church, 2728 53rd St. S., Gulfport. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. fumcgulfport.org, 727-321-3620.
Oktoberfest Americana & Indie Flea Celebrate Oktoberfest with an Americana twist at Bayboro Brewing Co. Shop local makers, artists, vintage finds, and indie vendors at an afternoon market, then stick around for live music from Ajeva at 8 p.m. Bayboro Brewing Co., 2390 5th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Market, 1-4:30 p.m.; Ajeva, 8 p.m. eventbrite.com, 727-767-9666.
Gulfport’s Battle of the Bands Rock out to local talent at Gulfport’s Battle of the Bands. Audiences will hear local bands playing everything from pop to rock to blues and more. Presented by the Gulfport Senior Foundation. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6-9 p.m. $24. eventbrite.com, 727-893-1070.
Doghouse 61 Luau Head to Dog Bar for a tropical-themed neighborhood party with live music, games, contests, drinks, prizes, and Friends of Strays on site. Dogs in Hawaiian shirts get in for just $1 all day. The Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. $1. facebook.com/dogbarstpete, 727-317-4968.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Sunday Market at USF Spend Sunday shopping with Tampa Bay vendors, browsing art, grabbing bites, and enjoying live music at USF’s downtown St. Pete campus. The open-air market is family-friendly and pet-friendly. USF St. Petersburg Campus, 104 Seventh Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. stpeteissupercool.com, 727-873-7748.
Monday, Sept. 21
Maker Mondays: Owl Aliens Get crafty with a twist at FloridaRAMA. Kathleen Bellavia leads a two-hour guided workshop where participants will make owl-alien magnets. FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 6-8 p.m. floridarama.art, 727-210-5450.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Spend your Tuesday strolling Gulfport’s historic Waterfront District at this year-round market packed with vendors, shops, galleries, restaurants, and plenty of Old Florida charm. Parking is free, so make a whole day of it. Every Tuesday. Beach Boulevard below 28th Avenue South, Gulfport. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. visitgulfportflorida.com, info@visitgulfportflorida.com.
Shelldon’s Discovery Cove Grand Opening TradeWinds Resort celebrates the opening of Shelldon’s Discovery Cove, a new beachside play space for kids and teens. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours, light bites, marine activities, and a meet-and-greet with Shelldon the Sea Turtle. Island Grand at TradeWinds, 5600 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 4-6 p.m. tampabaybeaches.com, 800-249-1667.
Gulfport Run Club Blow off some steam and then grab a beer at Gulfport Brewery’s weekly Rub Club, happening every Tuesday night. Gulfport Brewery + Eatery, 3007 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 6:30 p.m. facebook.com/gulfportbrewery, 727-954-4109.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Clay Pumpkin Trio Workshop Get into fall mode with a hands-on clay workshop where participants will create three clay pumpkins from scratch. Clay pumpkins are more practical anyway. Practically Pikasso, 6850 Central Ave., Suite B, St. Petersburg. 6:15-8:15 p.m. $48. practicallypikasso.com, 727-822-5204.
The Original Bandingo at Twisted Tiki Play music bingo for a good cause at Twisted Tiki, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Strays. Bring dog food, cat food, or clay cat litter and get two free dabs on your Bandingo card. Twisted Tiki, 340 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. 7-9 p.m. friendsofstrays.org, 727-522-6566.
Thursday, Sept. 24
What is PACE & How It Can Help You Learn how Empath LIFE’s PACE program supports older adults through coordinated care and services designed to help them stay healthy and independent. Light snacks will be provided. Preregistration is required; call to register. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 3:30 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-5657.
Gallery Readiness Workshop Artists looking to work with galleries can get practical tips on submissions, representation, collector expectations, and presenting their work professionally in this workshop from Browne Art. Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 6-7:30 p.m. $10. eventbrite.com, 727-300-1700.
