Tuesday - July 27

TB Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
Tropicana Field. 7:10 p.m. www.raysbaseball.com or 1-888-FAN-RAYS.

Critter of the Week: Cuban Hogfish

The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get your copy of the Animal Fact Sheet at the admission desk or ask for sheets on previously featured celebrities. 727-895-7437 or www.pieraquarium.org    

Wednesday - July 28

Breakfast With the Mayor
Tyrone Restaurant, 7815 38th Ave. N, 7 a.m., Share breakfast and conversation with Mayor Bill Foster at August's pick for this popular program. Support the Tyrone Restaurant and purchase a plate. www.stpete.org/BreakfastWithMayor

TB Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
Tropicana Field. 7:10 p.m. www.raysbaseball.com or 1-888-FAN-RAYS. 

Thursday - July 29

TB Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
Tropicana Field. 12:10 p.m. 1-888-FAN-RAYS or www.raysbaseball.com 

Create Your Own Chihuly Shoes
Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave. 5 to 7 p.m. Get into the Chihuly groove and paint-splatter your own pair of shoes. Please bring a pair of shoes. Cost: $5. 727-822-7872 or www.moreanartscenter.org 

Friday - July 30

TB Rays vs. New York Yankees

Tropicana Field. Fri. 7:10 p.m., www.raysbaseball.com or 1-888-FAN-RAYS.

Saturday - July 31

National Dance Day
various locations, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Individuals, families, organizations and communities in St. Pete are invited to get out and dance! Any style is welcome and imagination is required for you to get the most out of this celebratory day! http://dance.blogs.fox.com/2010/07/22/national-dance-day-events-near-you/

Permaculture for Florida - Proper Composting

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, 1 to 3 p.m. Find out how to properly compost your garden, including methods using manure, meat, home & worm composting. $35/$20 students/class. 727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd

Craft Beer Expo
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, 3 to 7 p.m. Tap into more 100 craft beers including local brews from Dunedin and Tampa Bay Breweries, a beer & cheese pairing,featuring cheese from more than 15 cheese artisans,home brewing demos or learn how to make cask ale. Be entertained by the bluegrass band State Road 64. Tickets $25 in advance at participating breweries or $30 at the door. 941-228-1468 or www.craftbeerexpo.org

Farewell to the Director
Museum of Fine Art, 255 Beach Dr. N.E., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Dr. John Schloder as St. Petersburg celebrates his last day, accomplishments at the Museum and the opening of  "A Decade of Collecting for the Community." Beer & wine, hors d'oeuvres from the MFA Cafe. Complimentary Valet parking. Admission: $10 members, $20 non-members at the door; proceeds benefit Museum programming. RSVP by July 28 to 727-896-2667 x. 211. www.fine-arts.org

Progressive Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Crislip Arcade, 641 Central Ave. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spend the evening sipping varietal wines and browsing fine and ecletic art at four galleries:  Sebastian Thomas, Donna Gordon Gallery & Studio, MQC Fine Art, and Gallerias Bohemia. Guests spend 30 minutes in each gallery tasting a varietal, while learning about the grape, growing region and winery. RSVP by July 29 to 727-895-4912 or tdyer@casa-stpete.org. Proceeds from art purchases benefit Casa of St. Petersburg.

TB Rays vs. New York Yankees
Tropicana Field. 7:10 p.m. Stay after the game for a concert featuring Los Lobos. www.raysbaseball.com or 1-888-FAN-RAYS.

Let's Hang On: A Tribute to Frankie Valli
The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, 8 p.m., Prepare to be entertained in 60's style with the 4 guy, 2 gal group backed by a 4-7 piece band singing your favorites including "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Lollipop," "Downtown," and many more! Tickets: $31.50-$75. 727-822-3590 or www.mypalladium.org  

Sunday - August 1 

Inspire Yoga at the Dali
The Dali, 1000 Third St. S, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Let surrealism overtake your center every Sunday in August as you practice your poses during this vinyasa/ashtanga-based event. Work includes pranayama (breath work), asana (posture work), meditation and relaxation, as gentle or advanced as you like. Sessions held in the Community Room or front lawn (weather permitting). Bring a mat, towel and signed waiver (www.thedali.org/events/calendar.html). Beginners & advanced yogis welcome. $10 Members,$15 non-members CASH at door; enter through back parking lot entrance. 727-823-3767 or www.thedali.org  
August 1,8,15,22,29

TB Rays vs. New York Yankees
Tropicana Field. Sun 1:40 p.m. www.raysbaseball.com or 1-888-FAN-RAYS.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 2 to 5

TB Rays vs. Minnesota Twins
Tropicana Field. Mon., Tues. and Wed. 7:10 p.m. and Thurs. 12:10 p.m. www.raysbaseball.com or 1-888-FAN-RAYS.

August 3

National Night Out

Salvation Army, 3800 9th Ave. N, 6 p.m. Come together with your neighbors and take a stand against crime! Local gatherings are planned in several St. Petersburg neighborhoods.  www.natw.org/nno/

August 8
Pinellas Goes Back to School
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for a day of fun, music, and dance contests for kids. After-school programs, information, a clothing swap, Silly Bandz trading tent and more! Free. 727-821-6164 or www.stpetepier.com  

August 11
The Wiggles Wiggly Circus Live!
Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, 6:30 p.m. Don't miss the adventures of Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and the Wiggly dancers under the Big Top (Mahaffey Theater)! The show includes lots of interactive fun for everyone, including dressing up as your favorite Wiggles character or bringing a Wiggles sign to the show. Tickets on sale June 25 at www.ticketmaster.com, www.mahaffeytheater.com. Information about The Wiggles at www.wiggletime.com  

August 12
Book Talk/Florida Writers' Association

St. Petersburg Main Library Auditorium, 3745 9th Ave. N., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hear local author R.A. Riekki talk about his new book "u.p."- a complex tale of friendship and brutality set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Free.  727-893-7724 or www.splibraries.org/events.htm

August 26
eTownHall: Surviving the Storm
August 26, 7 p.m. What do you want to know about hurricanes? Connect to www.pinellascounty.org/eTownHall to hear experts answer your questions about weather, insurance, storm preparedness, building codes and more! Start blogging your questions Monday, August 23. Streaming video of the eTown Hall Hurrican event will be shown on PCC-TV - Brighthouse 622, Knology 18, or Verizon 44. www.pinellascounty.org/eTownHall

September 25
Carefest
Various locations, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Give back to your community and help a neighbor by volunteering for Carefest! Perform helpful services such as painting, mowing, weeding, delivering food or visiting nursing homes. For a list of projects, visit www.stpete.org/neighborhoods. To volunteer, contact Teketa Marshall, Community Enrichment, 892-5088 or Philip Harris, Neighborhood Partnership, 893-4110.  

October 9
St. Pete Oktoberfest
Grand Central District, 4 to 11 p.m. Join in the fall celebration with this first annual event! Sample beer and cider from local and regional craft breweries, complemented with food from GCD restaurants and vendors, live entertainment and art. Shop for bargains along Central Ave. and in the neighborhood to round out your day. Ages 21 & up. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of event. www.stpeteoktoberfest.com or www.grandcentraldistrict.org 

November 6

Spa Beach Splash (rescheduled from April)

The Baltic Sea vs. Florida's largest estuary
Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E.,Discover Tampa Bay at this annual event. Play a giant memory game, learn the differences and similarities between this brackish sea and Tampa Bay. 727-803-9799 or www.pieraquarium.org/?EventsB

November 19-21
Women's Half-Marathon/Fitness Expo
Various downtown locations. Runners from across the country and Canada take to the  waterfront and downtown for the second annual Half Marathon/5K to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Get the latest tips in fitness, exercise clothing and equipment at a two-day fitness expo at the Renaissance Vinoy. Sunday'srace begins in front of the Mahaffey Theater and winds up in Albert Whitted Park. Walkers and runners welcome. www.womenshalfmarathon.com

December 21

Beef O'Brady's Bowl St. Petersburg

Tropicana Field, 8 p.m.  Watch the Big East and C-USA champs battle it out for the 2010 title.  Tickets available soon. The game will also be televised in prime time on ESPN. www.stpetersburgbowl.com

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Exhibits & Shows  

November 19
No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain
Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, 8 p.m. Spend a delightful evening with "the bad boy of cuisine" as he shares his observations and insights about the world of restaurants, chefs and cooking in a Q&A session with the audience. Chef, television personality and author, Bourdain promises to not disappoint! Copies of his latest book, along with titles from his back catalog, will be available for purchase onsite. Tickets on sale at www.ticketmaster.com or www.mahaffeytheater.com,  727-892-5798

August 28 to January 9, 2011
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism
Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. N.E. View more than 120 stellar paintings, drawings, and prints in one of the most impressive exhibitions of American art in this area. Featuring artists Robert Spencer, Thomas Moran, John Sloan, George Bellows and others from Bank of America's art collection, the exhibition represents the changing mindset of American art and culture from the late-19th century to WWII.  727-896-2667 or www.fine-arts.org

Bob Preston: A Life in Photographs
Patricia Preston Warren: I Am My Father's Daughter - Two Generations of Photography

August 1 to September 30

St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. N.E. View historic B&W images taken by Preston, a former staff photographer for The Independent and St. Pete Times alongside modern color images taken by his daughter Patricia. Meet both Preston and Patricia during a reception August 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.org

July 23-August 15
The Seafarer
American Stage, 163 3rd St. N,various showtimes. The Tampa Bay premiere of the recent Broadway hit, The Seafarer is a chilling new play about the sea, Ireland and the power of myth that examines how we face past demons and the struggle for redemption. Some mature language. 727-823-PLAY (7529) or www.americanstage.org

June 12 to August 20
Threading the Needle
Florida Craftsmen, 501 Central Ave., View how three artists view the world of fiber through quilts and quilting techniques using contemporary recycled materials. Explore the how issues of aging, skin, body issues and vulnerability and "women's work" as art are interpreted, along with a collection of working sewing machines or "Sew Organs" that give the viewer a different look at a time-honored art. Opening reception June 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 727-821-7391 or www.floridacraftsmen.net

May 28 through December 2010
Sharing Salvador
The Dali, 1000 Third St. S, View a selection of paintings, objects and photos that chronicle the origins of the Dali Museum as the building's last exhibition before relocating to the new structure.  The exhibition pays tribute to the museum's benefactors, the Morse Family. 727-823-3767 or www.thedali.org

May 22 to August 15
Andrea Keys Connell: Ceramic Sculptures
Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S. See an artist's burden of her Holocaust survivor grandparents' memories and how their trauma manifested itself into subsequent generations in this ceramics exhibit. Cornell's figures appear to sink into the walls and floors while at the same time, give an appearance of wet clay. An opening reception and artist talk will be held Saturday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, call 727-820-0100, x 236 by May 17. www.flholocaustmuseum.org

May 8 to September 12
On the Edge of the Abyss
Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 5th St. S
View 93 photographic reproductions of drawings by artist Ella Liebermann-Shiber created following her liberation from Nazi captivity in May 1945. The images represent a nightmarish memory and contain images some may find disturbing. 727-820-0100 or www.flholocaustmuseum.org   

May 7 to December 30
Perpetrators
Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 5th St. S
A series of monotone lithograph portraits of "ordinary people," including industrialists, businessmen, professionals, soldiers, churchmen, physicians, lawyers and bureaucrats who implemented and executed Hitler's ghoulish plans. 727-820-0100 or www.flholocaustmuseum.org

May 1 to July 31 

"Unexpected Visions"
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., 
Enjoy landscape "pastel studies" from artist Mic Knight demonstrating unexpected realities at the micro and macro visual levels. 727-453-6500 or www.weedonislandpreserve.org 

Legendary Landscapes: Florida Highwaymen Exhibition - through Fall

St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. N.E. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Celebrate the history of the Sunshine State as colorful landscapes from 26 of Florida's most talented "backyard" artists who sold their works along the roadsides. Original artwork will be available for purchase. 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.org 

Images of the Past Meet the Photography of the Future

St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE. 7 to 9 p.m. See history transformed by 17 Pinellas County 

photographers using modern photographic techniques to re-create through recreations of historical photographs re-taken in HDR.  Presented by the Museum of History and the North Pinellas Photography Forum. $5 suggested donation. 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.org    

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Fitness

August - Inspire Yoga at the Dali
The Dali, 1000 Third St. S, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Let surrealism overtake your center every Sunday in August as you practice your poses during this vinyasa/ashtanga-based event. Work includes pranayama (breath work), asana (posture work), meditation and relaxation, as gentle or advanced as you like. Sessions held in the Community Room or front lawn (weather permitting). Bring a mat, towel and signed waiver (www.thedali.org/events/calendar.html).
Beginners & advanced yogis welcome. $10 Members,$15 non-members CASH at door; enter through back parking lot entrance. 727-823-3767 or www.thedali.org
August 1,8,15,22,29
 

B.A.I.L.E. Salsa Dancing at the Pier!

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., Lessons 8:45-9:15 p.m., Dancing till 12:30 a.m. Start your weekend off by dancing the night away with some Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more! Come to the Waterside Grill & Bar for free lessons, then practice your dance moves until 12:30 a.m. This free, family-friendly event is sponsored by Bay Area International Events. Every Friday. 727-821-6443 or www.stpetepier.com  

Golf for Fun!

Beginners, returning golfers and those looking to improve their game, take a swing with "Golf for Fun." Six lessons, clubs, balls and practice time only $49.95. You'll be taught by some of the top PGA professionals in the area at Mangrove Bay or Twin Brooks golf courses! For more information, www.stpete.org/golf/lessons.asp and get in the game!

*On Summer Break until Sept. 2*  

Awaken Yoga at Sunken Gardens

1825 4th St. N., Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. Breathe in and relax as you practice yoga in the serenity of Sunken Gardens. $8/class or $28/monthly.  www.sunkengardens.org  or 727-551-3102.

*On Summer Break* 

Lunchtime Yoga with Vandana
Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays & Wednesdays. Spend your lunch hour working out the kinks and learning how to relax.  $12/class or $45/month (monthly fee allows access to the Awaken Yoga (see above) Tuesday/Thursday classes) 727-551-3102 or www.stpete.org/sunkengardens 

Muscle Bar Sculpt
Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, 9:15 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday. Build long & lean muscles with this 50 minute group personal training session using a weighted bar and resistance tube combo. Perfect for women of all ages and fitness levels. First class free, $15/class or $100/10 classes or $50 month unlimited. $60 one-time enrollment fee includes all equipment. 727-637-7913 or www.strollerfitstpete.blogspot.com

*On Summer Break*

Yoga at Boyd -

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.  Breathe in the fresh air and the beauty of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve with a 60-minute relaxing yoga practice. Appropriate for all levels of physical fitness.  727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd 

*On Summer Break*

Pilates

Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Learn core strength, flexibility and body awareness through this very popular exercise in the serenity of Sunken Gardens' tropical paradise.$12/class or $40/month. 727-551-3102 or www.stpete.org/sunkengardens         

Hoop Dancing
Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N, 10 to 11 a.m. Catch the latest fitness craze sweeping the nation right here in St. Pete!  Hoop dancing allows freedom of movement while providing a great workout with a professional hoola hoop. The eight-series class  on Tuesdays & Wednesdays costs $80 or $15 for drop-ins. 727-551-3102 

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown

Starts at Central Ave. and 2nd St., 10 a.m. to noon. Second Saturday monthly. www.stpetepreservation.org or 727-824-7802.

Oldies But Goodies Dances
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. , Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoon through Sept. 22, Noon to 3 p.m. Dance the afternoon away.
www.stpetepier.com  
   
Tea Dances
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. Dance instruction 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., taped music 12:30 to 1 p.m. and live music by various bands 1 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon dancing. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. $7 dance, $10 dance & instruction. 727-892-5202 or www.stpete.org/coliseum    

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September 23
Perspectives on the Parks
Renaissance Vinoy, 501 5th Ave. N.E. How other cities have treated their waterfront parks and what might be in store for the future of the St. Petersburg waterfront. www.stpeteparks100.com 

November 6
Party in the Parks
Various locations, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plan to participate in the year-long culmination of the celebration of St. Petersburg's waterfront parks! Entertainment, family activities, arts & crafts and performances will take place in each of the city's 12 downtown waterfront parks. www.stpeteparks100.org  

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Check back each week for new free and deeply discounted events!  

Summer's 1/2 Off at MFA!

Celebrate St. Petersburg's #1 ranking as a Top 25 Arts Destination with a tour of the Impressionists to Georgia O'Keeffe and Andrew Wyeth. Half-price adult and senior admissions from 10 a.m. to Noon weekdays; one free child to 18 with each paid adult; half-price school groups; or $4 off adult admission for active duty military and veterans with military I.D. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. 727-896-2667 or www.fine-arts.org

American Stage After Hours:
American Stage Theatre Company, 163 3rd St. N. 8 p.m. Looking for some alternative entertainment? American Stage's After Hours performances are just the ticket for your weekend. Showtimes, performance dates vary. All shows feature Pay What You Can Performances. 727-823-7529 or www.americanstage.org

FISH-ful Saturday Celebrates The Year of the Ocean

The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. Noon to 2 p.m., the 1st Saturday of each month. Free to children 6 & under with paid adult, student or senior admission. 727-895-7437 or www.pieraquarium.org  

August 7 - The Red Sea

September 4 - The Mediterranean Sea

October 2 - The Indian Ocean

November 6 - The Baltic Ocean

December 4- The Arctic Ocean

Wee-time at Weedon
1800 Weedon Drive N.E. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Introduce your pre-schooler to the wonders of the natural world. Every second and fourth Thursday, children experience a variety of stories, puppet shows, and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. Free, pre-registration is required.  Recommended ages: 3 - 5. www.weedonislandpreserve.org

August 11 - What Lives In a Shell?

August 26 - Harry the Horseshoe Crab

September 9 - The Creek, The Kazoo & What Can You Do?

September 23 - The Sea, The Storm & The Mangrove Tangle

Weekly Planetarium Shows
The Planetarium at St. Pete College. 69th St. N at 5th Avenue, Natural Science Bldg., Rm. 205. Learn how to spot the Big Dipper, Orion's Belt or Cassiopeia during free weekly showings. After the show, take your knowledge to the rooftop observatory for telescope viewing, weather permitting. Reservations are not necessary, for ages 5 and up. 727-341-4320 or www.spjc.cc.fl.us/spg/planetarium 

Knitting 101
South Branch Library, 2300 Roy Hanna Dr. S, Thursdays at 11 a.m. Learn how to knit and get a head start on those holiday gifts!  Free class for knitting novices. Reservation is required. 727-893-7244 or www.splibraries.org/events

$5 Saturdays at the Museum!
St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave.NE. Trace how St. Petersburg became a city. Regular museum admission: $9, ages 60 and up: $7, Students w/ID: $5, Children 7-17: $5, under 6: FREE. Rates for a family of 4: only $24 (any additional child only $2). 727-894-1052 or www.spmoh.org for museum hours.

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Guided Tram Tours

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. 1101 Country Club Way S., Tues. through Sat. 1 p.m. and Sat. at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ranger guided tram tour through Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. www.stpete.org/boyd or 727-893-7326.

Jungle Boogie
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., 11:15 a.m. Teach your preschooler about Florida's natural ecosystems, animals and plants with a romp through Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Ages 3-5. Cost: $2.50/child; parents free. 727-893-7326 or www.stpete.org/boyd  

Summer 2010 Meeting Dates: July 28-29; August 18-19 - regular meeting schedule resumes 

Saturday Guided Hikes
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Drive NE, 9 to 11 a.m. Bring water and a snack for the 2 hour hike through the coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve. Closed toed shoes and a hat are recommended. For ages 6 & up. Reserve your space by 2 p.m. on the Friday prior to the hike of your choice. Free. 727-453-6500 or www.weedonislandpreserve.org 

August 7, 14, 21

September 4, 11, 18, 25

Saturday Guided Nature Walks
Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a nature walk for the entire family including a guided Beach Walk. Free. Call 727-552-1862 for tour information, meeting locations or to register.   www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_Desoto.htm 

Sunday Guided Nature Walks
Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, 10 to 11 a.m. Take a Sunday stroll through Fort De Soto Park with the family and go on a guided Arrowhead Trail Walk. Free. Call 727-552-1862 for tour information, meeting locations or to register. www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_Desoto.htm

Downtown Walking Tours

NW corner Central Ave. & 2nd St.. 10 a.m. See the jewels of St. Petersburg's past while learning tidbits about the city's foundations and historic architecture. Regular season tours on Saturdays from October-April with special evening tours offered during the summer. Choose from the Original Downtown Historic Walking Tour (2nd Sat. monthly); the Westward Ho from the Waterfront Tour (last Sat. monthly); or the North by Old Northeast Walking Tour (3rd Sat. monthly). $5 donations are appreciated which may be applied toward membership if you join that day. Reservations requested but not required. www.stpetepreservation.org or 727-824-7802

Weetime at Weedon
Weedon Island Nature Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Drive NE, 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Educate your preschooler about the environment through stories, arts & crafts and learning activities for ages 3-5. Free. Pre-registration is required. 727-453-6500 or www.weedonislandpreserve.org 

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Appetite for Art - Artist's Table - 

Various locations, Noon to 2 p.m., Spend the third Thursday of the month dining with a local artist to discuss their work process and art in general. Reservations recommended. Alissa Hopkins, 727-822-7872 x 2133 or 

alissa@moreanartscenter.org 

AMP: Art, Music, Poetry
Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S. 9 p.m. Listen to up-and-coming Bay Area poets, performance artists and poets, spoken-word artists and experimental writers with special guest musicians. All poets and writers in all genres welcome. Last Monday monthly. 727-895-6620 or www.studio620.org.  

Sunday Jazz Cafe
Royal Theater Midtown, 1011 22nd Street S, 4 to 8 p.m. Third Sunday monthly. Come listen, play or vibe. Featuring the Ron Gregg Trio with Jim Holibaugh and Kevin Wilder along with a special guest artist. Food, wine & beer available. $10. 727-327-6556 or www.royaltheatermidtown.com    
August 15 - Jeremy Carter - saxophone

Through Jan. 31, 2011

Dali Double Takes Contest 

The Dali Museum. Create a vision of who you think Salvador Dali is - as you think, create, behave and/or look like Dali - and record it for posterity in a one-minute video. Everyone is eligible - there are no age limits. Express and define how you or your work embodies the spirit of Dali. Visit www.thedali.org/doubletakes for more information and an entry form. Videos selected will be shown at the Look-Alike Party on Friday, February 11, 2011.

Now Open! The Gallery at Muvico BayWalk 20 and IMAX Theatres! Sip sparkling wine or cold beer as you enjoy the latests in art & independent films in oversized leather seating, rotating art exhibits, and complimentary reservations.  Ages 21 & older. Enjoy free parking for weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday & Sunday. Bring your ticket stub to the BayWalk Security office in Ste. 113 for validation. 727-502-0965 or www.muvico.com/thegallery.asp

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August - Inspire Yoga at the Dali
The Dali, 1000 Third St. S, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Let surrealism overtake your center every Sunday in August as you practice your poses during this vinyasa/ashtanga-based event. Work includes pranayama (breath work), asana (posture work), meditation and relaxation, as gentle or advanced as you like. Sessions held in the Community Room or front lawn (weather permitting). Bring a mat, towel and signed waiver (www.thedali.org/events/calendar.html).
Beginners & advanced yogis welcome. $10 Members,$15 non-members CASH at door; enter through back parking lot entrance. 727-823-3767 or www.thedali.org
August 1,8,15,22,29
  

Golf for Fun!

Beginners, returning golfers and those looking to improve their game are invited to take a swing with "Golf for Fun." Six lessons, clubs, balls and practice time are all included for $49.95 and you'll be taught by some of the top PGA professionals in the area at Mangrove Bay or Twin Brooks golf courses! For more information, www.stpete.org/golf/lessons.asp and get in the game!

B.A.I.L.E. Salsa Dancing at the Pier!
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., Lessons 8:45-9:15 p.m., Dancing till 12:30 a.m. Start your weekend off by dancing the night away with some Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more! Come to the Waterside Grill & Bar for free lessons, then practice your dance moves until 12:30 a.m. This free, family-friendly event is sponsored by Bay Area International Events. Every Friday. 727-821-6443 or www.stpetepier.com

Sunday Jazz Cafe
Royal Theater Midtown, 1011 22nd Street S, 4 to 8 p.m. Third Sunday monthly. Come listen, play or vibe. Featuring the Ron Gregg Trio with Jim Holibaugh and Kevin Wilder along with a special guest artist. Food, wine & beer available. $10. 727-327-6556 or www.royaltheatermidtown.com    
August 15 - Jeremy Carter - saxophone

Jazz: The Art of Music
Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. 6 to 9 p.m. Hear some of the best local jazz Tampa Bay has to offer in one of the most spectacular settings in the area! Groups will perform in the glass Conservatory and guests may mingle on the terrace overlooking the Bay. The MFA Cafe will be open and a cash bar is available. Admission: $10 for members and $15 for non-members and includes gallery strolls in the Hazel Hough wing. Table reservations strongly recommended. 727-896-2667 or 727-822-1032. www.fine-arts.org  
July 30 - Larry Camp Quartet
August 6 - Hot Sun Quartet
August 13 - Jim Morey Band
August 20 - Orlando Stewart Trio
August 27 - Alan Thomas Group

Marly Music Series

The Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr., 2 p.m. on select Sundays. Enjoy an afternoon of music in the Museum's Marly Room.  Audience members are invited to stay after each concert to meet musicians, including: Cellist Scott Kluksdahl with pianist Pianist Dan Franklin Smith (August 8);  and D'Amore Duo (August 29). $20 (adults) and $10 (students). 727-896-2667 or www.fine-arts.org

Friday Night Wine & Music Series
BayWalk, 153 2nd Ave. N,  6 to 9 p.m.  Toast the start of the weekend every third Friday through November with smooth jazz and a glass of wine and enjoy free parking with validation! Guests may purchase glasses of wine for a $3 donation to benefit various charities while listening to the relaxing sounds of local jazz artists. www.newbaywalk.com  

St. Pete Shuffle
Shuffleboard Courts, Fridays. 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game. Free. 727-822-2083 or www.stpeteshuffle.com

Saturday Afternoon Fun
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave N.E. Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus and family fun. Free face painting every Saturday. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

Sunday Afternoon Fun

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave N.E. Every 1st & 3rd Sundays. First Sunday - free caricatures. Third Sunday - unicycle antics and balloon animals. 727-821-6443 or www.stpetepier.com

Music Fest by the Bay

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Relax in the Courtyard by the Bay and enjoy the melodies of local musicians. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443    

August 1 - Robert Harris Group
August 8 - Chris McCarty
August 15 - Lionheart
August 22 - Bump in the Road
August 29 - Koko Ray & the Soul Providers

September 5 - Flashback

September 12 - Kickin' Again

September 19 - Green Flash

September 26 - 3 Pint Harmony

Oldies But Goodies Dances
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. Dockside Activity Rm., Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoon through Sept. 22, Noon to 3 p.m. Dance the afternoon away through September with either The Ron Berringer Trio or The Downtowners. www.stpetepier.com  
 
Tea Dances
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Dance instruction 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., taped music 12:30 to 1 p.m. and live music by various bands 1 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon dancing. $7 dance, $10 dance & instruction. 727-892-5202 or www.stpete.org/coliseum  

Grand Central Trolley Hop 

Various locations, Central Ave., 4 p.m. to midnight. Hop aboard the Central Ave. Shuttle every third Friday for an evening of fun, food, & free trolley rides! Purchase your passport ($7 for one or 2/$10) & take advantage of food and drink specials from participating merchants. Keep your passport for discounts in the District until the next Trolley Hop! Age 21 & up. 727-328-7086 or www.grandcentraldistrict.org  

Gallery Walk
Throughout downtown galleries from 30th Street N to the downtown waterfront. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Second Saturday monthly. More than a dozen galleries participate in this relaxing evening. 

www.stpetearts.org

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Look for the Saturday Morning Market when it reopens October 2 in downtown St. Pete!

Saturday Antiques and Green Market

Gasplant Antiques and Ferg's, Central Ave. and 13th St N. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of produce, gourmet foods and baked goods, local artists, gift vendors and musical entertainment. 727-895-0368.  www.gasplant-antiques.com

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