St. Petersburg is changing at an almost dizzying pace. One thing that hasn’t wavered or waned, however, is Keep Saint Petersburg Local’s deep commitment to improving outcomes for Sunshine City store owners, makers and creators. On Saturday the group stages its sixth annual Localtopia party downtown, where more than 200 independent business will peddle their wares. Mayor Kriseman kicks things off at 10 a.m.
And you wouldn’t expect Keep St. Petersburg Local’s big celebration of all things St. Petersburg to not have a soundtrack, right? The bill revolves around Bay area folk scene matriarch Rebekah Pulley (12 p.m.), but also includes artists representing many different colors from the Sunshine City’s folk and Americana spectrum. Tunes kick off at 10:15 a.m. with Mountain Holler and end at 5 p.m. after Someday Honey leaves the stage.
Localtopia w/Blackbird Morning/Someday Honey/Danifield/Rebekah Pulley and the Reluctant Prophets/Lounge Cat/Mountain Holler. Sat. February 2, 10 a.m. Free to attend. Williams Park, 330 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. keepsaintpetersburglocal.org.
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This article appears in Jan 31 – Feb 7, 2019.