Rejoice ye gluttons. Between Tampa Bay Beer Week and Fat Tuesday, there’s enough booze on this list to drink yourself silly this week. (CL encourages you to drink responsibly.)
Free photo talk at the Morean Arts Center in St. PeteDale Leifeste will be discussing the value of personal photography projects and sharing some of his own.Wed., Feb. 27, 7-8 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Get jazzy in St. PeteThe St. Petersburg Jazz Festival is here. Head to the Palladium for five nights of jazz.Wed.-Sun., Feb. 27-Mar. 3
Photo via Jimmy Baikovicius from Montevideo, Uruguay [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)] See Omar Richardson’s prints at HCC Dale Mabry’s Gallery 221 in TampaArtist lecture at 6 p.m. Reception Feb. 28, 5-8 p.m.
Photo via Instagram @gallery221hcc Libations + Labels: The Art of the Drink at CL spaceJoin us as we celebrate the artists behind the labels of local craft breweries and craft distilleries with beer and spirit samplings. RSVP here.Thurs., Feb. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Image via the Facebook event page Take a closer look at “The First Days of Spring”Hear what contemporary surrealist Steven Kenny has to say about Dali’s “The First Days of Spring.” Just in time for spring.Thurs., Feb. 28, 6 p.m.
The First Days of Spring; Oil and collage on wood panel, 1929, 19 ¾ x 25 5/8 in; Collection of The Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, FL (USA) 2019; Worldwide : ©Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, (Artists Rights Society), 2019; In the USA: © Salvador Dalí Museum, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL, 2019 Eat some strawberry shortcake at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant CityThere are new food and entertainment options this year, including a dog show, a magic show, a battle of the bands, a strawberry cheesecake quesadilla, and a Strawberry Dole Whip. Starting Thurs., Feb. 28
Photo by Jennifer Ring First Friday Art in the HeightsThere’s always interesting art to see at First Friday Art in the Heights. This month, Notions of Saintly Flesh is opening at Tempus, featuring recent artwork by the Atlanta-based Living Melody Collective. Over at Disco Dolls, Tampa artist Michele Young’s photorealistic drawings in colored pencil will be on display in Life’s Simple Pleasures.Fri., Mar. 1, 6-9 p.m.
Photo by Jennifer Ring Kick off your Tampa Bay Beer Week with The Ultimate Brewer competition at Hidden Springs Ale Works in TampaWatch Tampa Bay area brewers try to make the best out of weird-ass ingredients that don’t really belong in beer.Fri., Mar. 1, 7-10 p.m.
Photo by Meaghan Habuda Shop the selection of Coralette Damme prints at The Studio@620 in St. PeteDon’t miss this one night only Pop Up Art Show at The Studio@620.Fri., Mar. 1, 6-9 p.m.
Photo via Instagram @thecraftyhag See “Never Look Away” at the Tampa TheatreIf you’re a student of the German language, then you may have heard of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s The Lives of Others. His latest film, Never Look Away, covers life and art in Nazi Germany. Now this is where I warn you that it’s over three hours long and it’s in German with English subtitles. Mar. 1-6
Photo via the Facebook event page Beer Label Art Show at Independent Bar and Café in TampaBeer label artists Arielle Katrina, Evan Harris, and Veronica Steiner will be there. Come sketch with them.Fri., Mar. 1, 7-10 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Flamenco Friday at Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar in TampaThis Tampa Bay Beer Week event combines Flamenco music & dancing with Estrella Galicia and Coppertail beers at Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar.Fri., Mar. 1, 6-9 p.m.Photo via Mstyslav Chernov [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] St. Petersburg Seafood & Music FestivalEat some seafood while listening to live music in St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park. Classic rock is well-represented here with Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Jimmy Buffet tribute bands. The Black Honkeys play Friday night.Fri.-Sun., Mar. 1-3
Photo via the event’s Facebook page Get a Taste of Pride at The St. Petersburg ColiseumSat., Mar. 2, 7-10 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Seafood Fest & Crawfish Boil at Tampa Bay DownsSat., Mar. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photo via Giovanni Handal [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] Sour Power at Pair O’ Dice in ClearwaterWe know that lemon meringue and peach cobbler-flavored beers aren’t everyone’s thing. But if tart, fruity beers are your thing, try some milkshake sours during Tampa Bay Beer Week at Pair O’ Dice Brewery. Sat., Mar. 2, 1-11 p.m.
Photo via Jennifer Ring History by the Pint at the Tampa Bay History CenterLearn the history of brewing in the Tampa Bay area at this new Tampa Bay History Center exhibit.Opens Sat., Mar. 2
Photo via Father of JGKlein, used with permission [Public domain] Sample beer from 80 Florida breweries at the Florida Brewer’s Guild Craft Beer Festival in TampaOr maybe not. That’s a lot of beer — over 300 beers according to festival organizers. So yeah, that’s not going to feel good the next day.Sat., Mar. 2, 2-5:30 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Rock out at Uncle Ray’s Old School Punk Rock Party in St. PeteHead to Tiny Town in St. Pete’s Warehouse District to party with Uncle Ray, Switchblade Villain, Laser Mouth, The Attack, Swift Knuckle Solution, and The Hanging Judge.Sat., Mar. 2, 6 p.m.-3 a.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Buy some art at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa’s Curtis Hixon ParkDon’t miss Tampa’s premiere outdoor fine art festival.Sat. & Sun., Mar. 2-3
Photo via the Facebook event page Sample beer from over 40 local breweries at the Dunedin HOB Craft Beer Fest in Edgewater ParkIf you love dogs and beer — which describes pretty much everyone living in Dunedin — this is your Tampa Bay Beer Week event.Sat. & Sun., Mar. 2-3
Photo by Jennifer Ring Experience your first flamingo festival at Sunken Gardens in St. PeteI don’t know, maybe you have been to a flamingo festival before. But honesty, what are the chances?Sun., Mar. 3, 12-4 p.m.
Photo by Beth Reynolds Experience St. Petersburg’s newest festival It’s called St. Printersburg, and it’s all about printmaking in St. Pete. The festival features a printer’s fair at Calusa with live printing and demos, followed by a movie at the MFA about letterpress printing.
Sun. Mar. 3
Photo via the Facebook event page Drink only the best Florida beers in Tampa’s Waterworks ParkDo you want to try all the Florida beers or just the best ones? Brewer’s Ball provides a more curated selection of beer — just the top three in each category. Don’t forget to bring your own cup (no glass allowed). The after party’s at Independent Bar & Café in Tampa.Sun., Mar. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photo via the Best Florida Beer Facebook page Re-discover women artists in history at the Dunedin Fine Art CenterDr. Dee Kilgo’s 2-part lecture series will be adding the women back into art history. Register in advance Feast like a German at Rapp Brewing in SeminoleIn honor of Tampa Bay Beer Week, The Mobile Diner is prepping some German food incorporating Rapp brews. And, you can order a flight of 4 German-style beers to enjoy with it.Mon., Mar. 4, 4-9 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Have a beer with your dog at Dog Bar St. PeteFeaturing Motorworks and Estrella Galicia beers.Mon., Mar. 4, 6-9 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Cigar City Beer Dinner at The Fenway Hotel in DunedinCold tomato gazpacho, savory coconut pudding, seared prawns, cigar smoked pork tenderloin, chocolate espresso-flavored “coffee cake”. This is going to be a real treat.Mon., Mar. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Photo by Jennifer Ring Ale to the Queens at Independent Bar & Café in TampaEnjoy beer from women-owned/operated breweries at this Tampa Bay Beer Week event. This time, your beer is being paired with a drag show, because, Ale to the Queens.Mon. Mar. 4, 7-11 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Celebrate Mardi Gras in DunedinDon’t miss Dunedin’s most popular event. The festival starts at 4 p.m., with the parade following at 7 p.m. After the parade, head to the Dunedin House of Beer (97X will be there 6-11 p.m.) or Dunedin Smokehouse (No Need is playing 7-10 p.m.).Tues., Mar. 5
Photo via Tulane Public Relations [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)] Eat BBQ and drink beer with Ray Lampe at Dr. BBQ in St. PeteThis Tampa Bay Beer Week event pairs Beer Can Chicken, Burnt Ends, St. Louis Style Ribs, Kentucky Beer Cheese, and Smashed Banana Pudding with Motorworks brews. Get your tickets here. Tues., Mar. 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Celebrate Packzi Day at Detroit Coney Island in Palm HarborJust in case you needed an excuse to eat more jelly donuts. Call ahead to reserve yours. Publix usually has some packzi on Fat Tuesday also.Tues., Mar. 5
Photo via pixabay Get a woody at Tampa Bay Brewing Company in YborGet yourself a barrel-aged brew at Tampa Bay Brewing Company during their “Night of Wood” sampling event. There are eight woodies for you to choose from, including a peach radler aged in tequila barrels and Dixie Dirt aged in bourbon barrels. Pair with a charcuterie board prepared by Chef Johnny.Tues., Mar. 5
Photo via stevepb @pixabay Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil at 3 Daughters Brewing in St. PeteTues., Mar. 5, 6-9 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Celebrate Fat Tuesday in YborIt’s Ybor, so don’t expect this to be your typical Fat Tuesday celebration. The evening begins with a funeral for a rooster, followed by the “chicken parade,” and ending with drinks in participating local bars. Tues., Mar. 5, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page New Belgium Beer Tasting at Red Mesa Cantina in St. PeteEnjoy five beers with five bites at Red Mesa Cantina during this Tampa Bay Beer Week event.Tues., Mar. 5, 7-9 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Cheers to Belgian Beer!Learn about Belgian beer while drinking Belgian beer at Independent Bar & Café in TampaTues., Mar. 5, 7-9 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page Wiesn in a Box
Fri., Mar. 1-Sun., Mar. 3
Photo via Pixabay Taste of Pride
Sat., Mar. 2, 7-10 p.m.
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