We've got art, music and shopping events coming out of our ears this weekend. Luckily, we like you, so we're going to share the wealth. Here's the cream of the cream of the crop in stuff to do:
An end-of-the-season yART Sale features crafty creations by stained glass master and Etsy regular the Crafty Hag, along with poetry-inspired multimedia prints by Nattie Moss Bond, beautifully beaded jewelry by Boogiebead, awesomely arty purses by Our Lady of Perpetual Pickles — with a name like that, how can you resist? — and more by our fantastic local craftspeople. Best part is, you won't break the bank buying these mini-masterpieces. Everything is priced to go since the winter markets have waned — Crafty Hag is even offering wares at BOGO discounts, meaning you can double your art-buying pleasure at half the cost. (Pictured: a Crafty Hag stained glass ornament)10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., May 31, 875 5th St. N., St. Petersburg, craftheroes.blogspot.com.
Zodiac, a group that supports the Dali Museum via fundraising and volunteering, presents Bejeweled, a martini tasting and silent auction that celebrates Dali's life and works. Twenty local artists have created pieces inspired by the famous surrealist. These works, along with three Dali-designed jewelry pieces, are available in the auction. Visit salvadordalimuseum.org for more info. 7-10 p.m. Sat., May 30, Albert Whitted Airport, 107 Eighth Ave. S.E., St. Petersburg, $40 in advance, $50 day of the event, $30 Zodiac members, 727-822-1532.
The newest grads from the Tampa Capoeira academy present a public exhibition of the historic martial art. In case you aren't familiar, capoeira is a Brazilian art form that incorporates elements of martial arts, games, music and dance that has evolved into a popular modern form of expression. Capoeira teachers visit from around the country and from Brazil to see the spectacle — and to wow the audience with professional performances of their own. 1 p.m. Sat., May 30, Cass Gym at the University of Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, free, tampacapoeira.com.
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This article appears in May 27 – Jun 2, 2009.