If you missed this weekend's opening for Dobre Den — a new exhibit of paintings, prints and installations created over the past year by Czech-born artist Ales “BASK” Hostomsky — you still have several more days to check out his creations at Pale Horse Gallery. On display through Dec. 20, noon-6 p.m., St. Petersburg, free admission. Pictured at right: "Chicken Hawk."
Reno Beach Surf Shop holds a "25 gifts for under $25" holiday sale with refreshments and spirits for all shoppers. 5-10 p.m., 1031 Fourth St. N., 727-896-7873.
Chefs on the Loose present a holiday culinary class, "Bad Santa: For All the Young Hipsters — Entertaining 101." Participants learn how to make Edible Spoons with Goat Cheese and Truffle Salsa, Dirty Martini Jello Shots, Adobo Rubbed Beef Tenderloin Tostados with Charred Pepper and Voo-doo Barbecue Sauce, Papaya and Shrimp Salads with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette, Salmon Sashimi with Hot Sesame Oil, Sweet Spicy Bacon and Tomato Flat Bread Pizza with Gorgonzola, and Chocolate Pot du Crème. Call 813-835-7300 to reserve a spot. 6:30 p.m., 3401 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, $55.
Grab a late dinner at Ceviche in St. Petersburg and dance off the calories to some good time swingin' jazz by Lounge Cat. Dining room open 5 p.m.-midnight; Lounge cat goes on at 10 p.m., Beach Drive and Central Avenue, 727-209-2302.
This article appears in Dec 10-16, 2008.