Thursday, February 20

Cocktails & Collections

Cocktails & Collections, held on the third Thursday of each month, is a series of themed events with connections to art. Each event focuses on one of the MFA galleries or special exhibitions, highlighting a different work in the collection. Each month features live entertainment, a customized docent tour, light bites and art-inspired signature cocktail, all inspired by the different works and artists. Free for MFA Members and $20 for Not-Yet Members.

This Month’s Event:

Collection: Art of the Stage: Picasso to Hockney

Cocktail: Cosmopolitan

Entertainment: Dance artist Helen Hansen French

Time: 5pm-7pm

 

Friday, February 21

Super Greek Festival

Come dine, dance and party at St. Stefanos’ Super Greek Festival in St. Pete! Dig into authentic Greek dishes and pastries, sip on beer and wine, shop handcrafted items, and dance to live music featuring the authentic Greek Band “Dimitri & The Islanders.”

For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/supergreekfest

Date: February 21-23

Admission: $3

Time: Starts at 11am

Address: 3600 76th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

 

Saturday, February 22

St. Pete’s LOCALTOPIA

Celebrate all things local! This annual festival celebrates St. Pete’s devotion to support its independent businesses and “Keep St. Pete Local.” Over 250 vendors and community organizations will take over Williams Park and it’s surrounding streets as specialty villages showcase arts & culture, makers and merchants, a family zone, and more. Indulge in local food and craft beer while you listen to some of the area’s most popular local bands on the park’s bandstand and new Visit St. Pete/Clearwater stage. Free and family-friendly event!

Time: 10am-5pm

Address: 330 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

 

St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival

Whether you enjoy buying art or just enjoy looking at art or just want an excuse to be out in the Florida sunshine… head to North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete for this annual art show to browse original artwork by more than 120 artisans from 25 states and overseas. Also represented are many local and regional artisans. This tapestry of art is woven from works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, mixed-media, fiber art – and much more.The festival will be hosted on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission.

Date: February 22-23

Time: 10am-5pm

Address: 400 Bayshore Dr. NE. St. Petersburg, FL 33701