Events

This Week’s Event Picks

Here’s a look at some of the noteworthy events, experiences and happenings taking place around the area this week.

Silent Fire

Susan Smiley-Height talks with a local board-certified family medicine physician about the quiet but significant role inflammation plays in overall health.

SPL Issue Party

DōMA Home Furnishings / March 19

Global Warming

Nanette Wiser discovers international heat at the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival.

Full Bloom

Lyrical lady and botanical artist June Bunch is a wellspring of inspiration and inventiveness. Nanette Wiser explores her garden of creativity.

Leading Women Issue Party

House of Vegano / January 15

Academy Prep Evening of Dreams

The James Museum / February 7

John Legend Returns To The Voice And Tampa Bay

The multi-award-winning singer-songwriter is back on The Voice and heading back to Tampa Bay for an intimate concert event.

The former house of renowned novelist and poet Jack Kerouac, a founder of the Beat Generation who pioneered “spontaneous prose,” now serves as the setting for a monthly gathering that sparks spirited connections.

Lara Dallman-Weiss: Sailing A Small World

A two-time Olympian and Eckerd graduate
Lara Dallman-Weiss proves how community weaves through the sailing world.

SAVOR St. Pete

Vinoy Park / November 1st & 2nd

Be the Voice Gala

Power Design Campus / October 25

Speed & Strength

The 22nd annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, set for February 27th through March 1st, will transform the spectacular downtown waterfront into a three-day celebration of racing, festivities and entertainment.

Smooth Sailing

The largest boat show in Florida is heading to St. Pete’s downtown waterfront for an epic four-day exhibition.

Five Questions With Fortune Feimster

Fresh off voicing a lesbian beaver in Zootopia 2, co-hosting the podcast Handsome with fellow funny people Tig Notaro and Mae Martin and filming season 2 of FUBAR with Arnold Schwarzenegger, comedian Fortune Feimster brings her Taking Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour to St. Pete.

Lens as Legacy

Marcia Biggs explores a new exhibit at The James Museum showcasing rare photographs from a 30-year project documenting Native American people and tribes.

Take Note

Family-friendly tips for Florida Orchestra concerts

The Big Give

Two community giving groups join forces for a night of collective impact.

Jazz Holiday

Clearwater’s beloved Suncoast Jazz Festival
hits a high note for its 35th year.

Boots on the Bay

Dust off your boots for the Burg’s first-ever country music festival.

Rays On The Runway

Power Design / August 23

Butterfly Ball

The Vinoy / September 25

Fabulous Females

Waldorf Astoria Residences / September 22

Issue Party – Style & Design

Gibson’s on Central / September 18

Shining On

SHINE Mural Festival, St. Pete’s annual art bash that transforms the city into a living outdoor museum, is set to return with a focus on local artists.

Fast Forward

Barbara Green shares the inside scoop on South St. Petersburg’s newest 5K run, a vibrant celebration of health and community.

z•aa Anniversary Party

z•aa dress up studio / August 9

Woodson Warriors Ceremony

St. Petersburg College Allstate Center on May 17th

SPL Best of 2025 Bash

The Floridian Social / JULY 24

Two Events. One Mission.

This fall, the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation invites the community to unite for two unforgettable experiences benefiting ovarian cancer awareness.

A Culinary Celebration

SAVOR St. Pete returns, bigger, bolder and more delicious than ever.

Beyond the Bite

Auguste Escoffier, the legendary French chef, restaurateur and culinary writer once remarked “Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” At our Best of 2025 VIP event, some of our winners and sponsors spread that happiness one bite at a time.

Making Her Mark

March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the frequently overlooked contributions of women in our society, so we wanted to share some ways you can learn about the fascinating local women who made history.

Inviting Tension

Keaton Fox talks about the origin of her new immersive art installation, the Quiet at Heart, which will run from July 5th through August 30th at FloridaRAMA.