Here’s our list of the Tampa Bay events and things to do February 20-26. Spring training is here! Go watch some baseball, see some art, and have a drink.

Watch Tampa Bay area sushi chefs compete for the Golden Chopsticks Award at Armature Works in Tampa. Sample locally-made sushi and vote for your favorite. Then wash it all down with some sake samples.Wed., Feb. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
Get lit at Mermaid Tavern in Tampa Prepare to be lit-ertained during the February Read Herring at Mermaid Tavern. Caleb Michael Sarvis, Patty Yumi Cottrell, and Sarah Gerard are reading.Wed., Feb. 20, 9-11 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
Learn some black history at Mize Gallery in St. PeteArtists from the Dreams Deferred exhibit will be talking about their work and the history behind it.Thurs., Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Photo via Mize Gallery
Have a cocktail and look at photographs at the MFA in St. Pete This month’s Cocktails & Collections pairs a “The Sun Also Rises” cocktail with a docent-led tour of the E.G. Barnhill photography exhibition.Thurs., Feb. 21, 5-7 p.m.Photo by E.G. Barnhill
Learn to take better photos with your smart phone at FMoPA in Tampa Local photographer Scott Bolendz will teach you the fundamentals of taking a good photograph and tell you about the best photo editing apps for your cell phone.Thurs., Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m.Photo via pixabay
See some Florida wildlife art at the 6th Annual Bay Life Art Show in Tierra VerdeSee artwork from Bill Renc, Nathan Beard, Karen Baker, Bill Castleman, Vivek Lakhotia, Rasa Saldaitis, Joyce Ely Walker, and Sandra Williams. Author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea is speaking at the event.Thurs.-Fri., Feb. 21-22Photo via the Facebook event page
Catch NOVA’s first ever pop up art show St. Petersburg artist Annemarie Masson is showing her artwork in a one night only solo exhibition at NOVA 535.Fri., Feb. 22, 5-9 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
Make Believe at Cass Contemporary art gallery in Tampa Cass Contemporary is pulling together a collection of dream-like imagery for Make Believe. The show will feature work from seven international artists.Fri., Feb. 22, 7-9 p.m. Photo via Instagram @casscontemporary
Sample some science with your beer in OldsmarThe 5th Annual Sampling Science is here. Drink some beer and learn some brewing science while supporting STEM at USF.Fri., Feb. 22Photo via the Facebook event page
Drink a ‘rita for MS on National Margarita DayTry the Margarita for Multiple Sclerosis at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. Proceeds go to MS research.Fri., Feb. 22 Photo via Rocco’s Tacos Tequila & Bar
Get discount admission to Tampa art museums during Fourth Friday Forever Young is opening at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, A1A is showing Art by Architects, and the Tampa Museum of Art is offering pay-as-you-will admission.Fri., Feb. 22 Photo via the Fourth Friday Facebook page
See Joe Testa-Secca’s work at the University of Tampa’s Scarfone/Hartley Gallery before it’s gone Testa-Secca will be present at the closing reception to sign catalogs this Fourth Friday.Fri., Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m.Art by Joe Testa-Secca; Photo by Jennifer Ring
See some photography from local artist collective Separate Checks at Flying Boat in St. PeteThe opening reception for this Fringe-sponsored art show is Sat., Feb 23.On display through Mar. 9Photo via Instagram @fringeartshow
See how three Florida artists make art at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of ArtEach of the artists featured uses a unique, or alternative process, to make their art. Featuring Nathan Beard’s paintings, Akiko Kotani’s drawings with silk thread, and Rob Tarbell’s smoky portraits.Sat., Feb. 23Photo via the Facebook event page/a>
Taste some chili and beer in St. Pete’s Grand Central District Grand Central’s Chili Cookoff is this weekend, and all the District’s breweries will be there.Sat., Feb. 23Photo via the Facebook event page
Enjoy some local music & art at the Heights Unites Music & Arts FestivalAt Brew Bus Brewing in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood.Sat., Feb. 23Photo via the Facebook event page
Party in YborCelebrate Ybor’s multicultural heritage at the 72nd Annual Fiesta Day.Sat., Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
Stroll through Pinellas Arts Village in Pinellas ParkThe theme of this 4th Saturday Art Walk is Wonderland. There’ll be Alice in Wonderland inspired art at COVE and the Studios at 5663, a 3D Alice in Wonderland experience at Pompei Monster Factory, and a Mad Hatter tea party at Complete Sweet ShoppeSat., Feb. 23Photo via the Facebook event page
Watch the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Detroit Tigers in the 2019 spring training opener at Dunedin Stadium.Sat. Feb. 23, 1:07 p.m. Photo via Terry Foote at English Wikipedia [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]
Watch the Philly’s take on the Pirates in the 2019 spring training opener at Spectrum Field in Clearwater.Sat. Feb. 23, 1:05 p.m. Photo via P. Bauck (Sliver7) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)]
Get some Food and Brews in Pinellas Park With dishes costing $5 or less, it’s like tapas in the park.Sat.& Sun., Feb. 23-24Photo via the Facebook event page
Eat seafood while listening to the blues in Clearwater’s Coachman ParkSat.&Sun., Feb. 23-24Photo by Jennifer Ring
Meet Florida Hall of Fame artist Christopher Still in Tarpon SpringsStill will be talking about his art career at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts CenterSun., Feb. 24, 2-4 p.m.Photo via Christopher Still
Eat a German pretzel and drink some beer on Tampa’s RiverwalkThe traveling beer garden is rolling up to the Barrymore Hotel next.Fri.-Sun., Feb. 22-24Photo via
Watch the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2019 spring training opener at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.Sat. Feb. 23, 1:05 p.m. Photo via U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Kapica [Public domain]
Find out how Carlton Ward is using photography to help conserve Florida’s wildlifeHear the stories behind the photos at the Straz Center for Performing Arts. Part of the National Geographic Live series.Tues., Feb. 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
18th Annual Stogies & Stout Sat., Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Photo via Dunedin Brewery
Friday Rye-Day Fri., Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. Photo via Bizou Brasserie