Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming events to mark your calendar for. This weekend's fast-approaching Valentine’s Day is a holiday for lovers – but if you’re heading to ARTpool’s MUSE show, it might be best enjoyed as a single (unless you enjoy getting slapped for ogling). That’s because the exhibit, inspired by “love, sex, nudes or Saint Valentine” showcases a lot of interesting work by talented St. Pete artists – but Saturday’s trendy love-fest is also packed with hordes of painted nekkid ladies (like the gal pictured right). Yep, they’re wearing nothing but some pasties, a bit of string, maybe a few feathers, and the work of some very lucky airbrush artists. Commence drooling.
If you’re more candlelight than flambé, try the GLBT Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance at the Coliseum, where you’ll find St. Pete’s cutest couples cuddling up on the dance floor, swaying to tunes of DJ Kaylee. Best part is, proceeds go to the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund, which helps local women in need.
More inexpensive, arty, fun, flirty, romantic Valentine's events after the break:
