The weather looks perfect this weekend, and what we all need in the wake of the election is a big ass glass of wine.
Savor St. Pete organizers will have that and more when over 100 chefs, bartenders, breweries, spirits makers and brands take over Vinoy Park.
Fly By Jing creator Chef Jing Gao is among the culinarians doing demos, alongside FOMO Chefs founder Johnathan Rodriguez and others. Restaurants setting up include Juno & the Peacock, Élevage, Palmette, Parasol, and Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe’s Squiki Tiki. VIP tickets include early admission among other perks.
Science After Dark – Chemistry Uncorked Thursday, Nov. 5. 6 p.m. $35 & up. Mosi, Tampa. mosi.org
Benefit for Rene’s Mexican Kitchen Friday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Spaddy’s Coffee Co., Tampa
Nah Dogs grand opening: Novely w/Horsewhip Friday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Nah Dogs, St. Petersburg
The Art of Coffee: A Tasting Journey Featuring Mission Grounds Coffee w/ Chef Marques Clark Friday, Nov. 6. 10:30 a.m. $10; $5 for members. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. imaginemuseum.com
Life Amplified Nourish Saturday, Nov. 7. 8 p.m. $17.59 & up. The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa. lifeamplifiedshowcase.com
Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8. 10 a.m. No cover. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. tarponspringsmerchantassociation.com
14th Annual ESF BeerFest 2026 Sunday, Nov. 8. 4 p.m. $5 & up. Common Dialect Beerworks, Tampa. epilepsysf.org
Titles and Teas Monday, Nov. 9. 10 a.m. No cover with registration. Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin.
Nikka Spirit Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 10. 7 p.m. $150. Jekyll, Hyde Park
Know Your Grind: A Coffee Tasting & Brewing Experience with Mission Grounds Thursday, Nov. 12. 10:30 a.m. $10; $5 for members. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. imaginemuseum.com
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This article appears in Nov. 05 – 11, 2026.
