THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15:
FEAST THREE
Creative Pinellas and Keep St. Petersburg Local present a night of food and microfunding at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. Sample food from BellaBrava, Meze 119, Sab Cafe, Tryst Gastro Lounge and more. Each ticket comes with a ballot that allows you to vote on who gets the money raised during the event. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., presentations from grant contenders start at 7 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the ambitious and exciting arts projects based in St. Petersburg. $20 (available here). 6:30-8:30 p.m. 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 727-896-2667.
HOLIDAY CHEESE TASTING
The cheese experts in Whole Foods specialty department are ready to teach you about special holiday cheeses. Learn about stuffed bries and how to make the perfect holiday cheese plate. Pick up some tips on pairing cheese with wines as well. FREE. 6:30-7:30 p.m. To register, email [email protected] 1548 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-874-9435.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16:
HOLIDAY HERBAL ELIXIRS Body and Mind Enrichment's Emily Wenzel teaches you how to make special holiday elixirs like spicy cinnamon and elderberry and more from her stocked home kitchen. Taste them with alcohol, spicy cinnamon and elderberry brandy, or without (pomegranate goji berry and peppermint spritzer). Or make your own concoction to take home for the holidays. Light appetizers served. $30. 7-9 p.m. 839 South Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17:
JUICING 101
What's up with all these juice cleanses people are doing and why should you care? Learn about cleanses, home juicing and why it's really good for your health from the local juicing gurus at Squeeze Juice Works. Check out a live juicing, and taste the fruits (or veggies) of the labor hosted at the First Unity campus Friendship hall. Discussion ends with a question and answer session, snacks and refreshments. $10 in advance. $15 at the door. 12-2 p.m. 460 46th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, 727-527-2222.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
Mid Peninsula Seafood Market and Restaurant wants to thank customers for 35 years of business. In honor of you, the customer, Mid Peninsula is celebrating with a customer appreciation day with free samples, prizes, giveaways, special pricing (from days gone by) and live entertainment all day. FREE. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 400 49th St. S, St. Petersburg, 727-327-8309.
YBOR CITY HERITAGE AND CIGAR FESTIVAL
Over a hundred years ago, Ybor City was a bustling cigar-making metropolis. Come and see what Cigar City is all about at the Heritage and Cigar Festival at Ybor Square. Local and national cigar vendors, plus live cigar rolling demonstrations. A kid's zone with games and crafts, historic architecture tour, food trucks and craft beer and wine. $5 in advance, $10 at the gate. VIP $60 in advance, $80 at the gate. Children 12 and under FREE. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1911 N. 13th St., Tampa, 813-739-4800.
PLANT CITY PIG JAM
Plant City's tenth annual Pig Jam State BBQ Championship takes place this Saturday with more than 70 teams competing from across the country. The Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition boasts barbecue ribs, pork, brisket, and chicken. Plus, roasted corn, gator, funnel cakes, jalapeno poppers, and stuffed potatoes. A large Big Green Egg grill package and 50-quart Yeti cooler will be given away as well. Stay into the evening for the Strawberry Classic Car Festival. Pig Jam proceeds benefit the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Fund and other programs. FREE. Parking $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Rd., Plant City.
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