The big events in Tampa are Tampa Pride and the Cuban Sandwich festival. Over in St. Pete, it’s all about the glass art. But that’s not all. Here’s our list of art shows, festivals, foodie events, and more happening this week.

USF Public Art Walking TourLearn about the history of USF’s public art program while looking at public art on the USF Tampa campus. The tour begins at Nancy Holt’s Solar Rotary, between the Communication & Information Sciences Building (CIS) and Russell M. Cooper Hall (CPR).Wed., Mar. 27, 12-1 p.m. Nancy Holt, Solar Rotary, 1995; Photo via the Facebook event page
See 29 years of University of Tampa prints at HCC Dale Mabry’s Gallery 221It’s a collegiate collaboration. UT’s Francesca Bacci and Ry McCullough curated this Gallery 221 exhibition. Opening reception Wed., Mar. 27, 5-8 p.m. Photo via Instagram @gallery221hcc
Meet the author of Cast: Art and Objects at Imagine Museum in St. PeteThis award-winning book, about casting and its history features 800 photographs of glass art.Thurs., Mar. 28, 5:30-8 p.m. Photo via Instagram @cast.art.and.objects
Tour St. Pete’s newest Hot Shop, TD GlassSee Trish Duggan’s glass art collection. She founded St. Pete’s Imagine Museum, so she knows her glass. This event is part of the Glass Art Society conference, but anyone can attend. Purchase your ticket in advance by calling 310-809-1355. $35. Thurs., Mar. 28, 7-9 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Two Flamingos Art Show at CL Space in TampaSee artwork by Jasmine.paints, Kh.artwork, Silver, Junkyard, Frankie Gonzalez, Karen Schremmer, and Ashley Riviere. $10 cover.Thurs., Mar. 28, 7-11 p.m. Photo courtesy of Junkyard
Celebrate baseball’s opening dayAt Tropicana Field, of course.Thurs., Mar. 28, 4-7 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Celebrate the coming of Spring with beer and music at Dunedin BreweryThe 7th Annual Spring Beer Jam is here.Thurs.-Sun., Mar. 28-31 Photo via Instagram @dunedinbrewery
Gulfport Grand PrixUnlike its more popular cousin in St. Pete, Gulfport Grand Prix is a boat race. So head to the waterfront.Fri.-Sun., Mar. 29-31 Photo via the Facebook event page
Glass Coast Gallery Hop in St. Pete13 local galleries are participating in this Glass Art Society Conference event — 11 in St. Pete, 1 in Tampa, and 1 in Clearwater (click on the red link above to see the full list of participating galleries). It’s open to the public, but you might have to pay admission to some of the galleries. This is your chance to see as much glass art as humanly possible in a two-and-a-half-hour window. Good luck. Fri., Mar. 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Art by Hannah Gibson; Photo courtesy of the Morean Arts Center
EDGE District Gateway Marker UnveilingSt. Pete is getting some new public art right in the middle of the Glass Art Society Conference. The 10 sculptures, made of glass and steel by James Brenner, will mark the borders of St. Pete’s Edge District. Head to the SE corner of 16th St & Central Ave for the unveiling, followed by a reception and exhibition across the street at Leslie Curran gallery. This event is free and open to the public. Fri., Mar. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Photo via Instagram @lesliecurrangallery
Drink champagne and eat chicken wings at CL Space in TampaGod bless the genius that came up with this idea. One question though: Are we going to be able to taste the Champagne after eating a bunch of spicy chicken wings? Actually, never mind, we’ll just drink the Champagne first. Problem solved. OMG it’s only $35 for unlimited champagne and wings!Fri., Mar. 29, 7-11 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
It’s a double opening at the Dunedin Fine Art Center!See some pottery from St. Pete’s Creative Clay artists in Extraordinary: Creative Clay at DFAC, and check out what DFAC students, members, and faculty made this year at #SMF.Opening reception Fri., Mar. 29, 6-8 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Sneak into someone’s house and view their private art collectionJust kidding. You can take an official MFA field trip to Mark Anderson and Keith Bucklew’s home and view their art collection on the up and up.Fri., Mar. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Extra Butter at USFWork from USF MFA students, class of 2019, will be on display. The artists are Pat Blocher, Christian Cortes, Christopher Evans, Muriel Holloway, James Mastroni, Laura Kim Meckling, Carola Miles, Eric Ondina, Jason Pinckard, Taylor O. Thomas, and Jake Troyli. Afterwards, head next door to ArtHouse for open studios and music.Opening reception Fri., Mar. 29, 7-9 p.m. Open studios at ArtHouse 8:30-11 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Free Comedy Night at Caddy’s on CentralFri., Mar. 29, 10 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Tampa Pride ParadeAlong 7th Ave. in YborSat., Mar. 30, 12-3 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Sustainable Glass Blowing DemoAt St. Pete’s new Eco-boutique, Truffula. This Glass Art Society conference event is free and open to the public.Sat., Mar. 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Take that special someone out for drinks, dessert, and dancing at The Fenway in DunedinThis historic hotel is the perfect location for a romantic evening out. And they’ll actually teach you some ballroom dancing. It sounds a little old fashioned, but it’s perfect for a 1920s hotel. $50. Disclaimer: This slideshow was prepared by a hopeless romantic. Sun., Mar. 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Photo via Instagram @_chytea_
International Cuban Sandwich FestivalThe Cuban sandwiches are taking over Ybor’s Centennial Park again this year. You can purchase samples from over 20 Cuban sandwich vendors.Sun., Mar. 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Photo via Kramtronik [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]
Blow your own glass egg at the MoreanStarting Apr. 1 Photo via the Facebook event page
Cupcakes and Cocktails at The Fenway in DunedinTues., Apr. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Photo by Larry White, via pixabay