What’s Happening in and around Tampa Bay? July 5, 2019

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First Friday St. Pete
When: Jul. 5, 2019 – Dec. 6, 2019
Monthly on the first Friday
Where: Central Ave Between 2nd & 3rd St, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Celebrate every First Friday of the month in St. Pete with a free block party complete with live music and dancing! The action goes down between 2nd and 3rd streets on Central Ave. from 5:30-10 p.m.

St. Pete Saturday Morning Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday
Where: 350 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: This is the largest weekly fresh market in the Southeast U.S. serving around 10,000 customers a week with its 130 vendors offering everything from fresh produce to homemade soaps to ready to eat food from 15 different nationalities. The market, which is free to enter, runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday at Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Pete. If you’re looking for an authentic St. Pete experience, hit up this staple of the community.

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Yankees, 7:10 p.m.
When: July 5, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.

Tarpon Springs First Friday
When: Jul. 5, 2019 – Dec. 6, 2019
Monthly on the first Friday
Where: 324 E. Pine St., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Info: Head to Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs on the first Friday of each month! There will be vendors, food, music, beer and wine and a different theme each month. Free Shuttle and Parking at the Live Oak Recreation Complex parking lot (508 Live Oak St). Presented by the Tarpon Springs Merchants’ Association.

Live Jazz at Olive The World Bistro
When: Now – Aug. 30, 2019
Weekly on Fridays
Where: 24 Hibiscus Street, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Info: Enjoy live acoustic jazz every Friday & Saturday nights at Olive The World Bistro in Tarpon Springs. Dig into their delicious Mediterranean menu featuring wine, tapas, coffee and desserts while listening to the smooth sound of jazz fill the air. Happening from 5 – 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Yankees, 4:10 p.m.
When: July 6, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.

Friday Night Clay at Morean Center for Clay
When: May. 31, 2019 – Dec. 27, 2019
Where: 420 22nd St S, St. Pete, FL 33701
Info: Spend your Friday evening playing in clay at the Moeran Center for Clay! Be prepared to get dirty for two hours from 7-9 p.m. of wheel throwing and hand building. Bring a towel, your favorite beverage, and a group of friends or a date for a fun get-together. You’ll get to select your favorite piece at the end of the night and they will bisque and glaze it for you to bring home. Purchase your tickets for $25 online today.

Brocante Market
When: June 1, 2019 – November 3, 2019
Where: 301 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33755
Info: Explore 15,000 sq feet of vintage treasure finds at this monthly market in St. Pete! This true vendor-run market has an amazing variety and selection of vintage items unlike anywhere else. Grab your next vintage find the first weekend of each month from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday at 2200 2nd Ave S in St. Pete.

NSA Summer SlamWhen: Jul. 6, 2019 – Jul. 7, 2019
Where: 3050 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33759
Info: This fastpitch softball tournament is swinging into Eddie C. Moore Complex July 6 – 7. Ages: 8U – 18U

Marly Music Concert Series: Jason Vieaux
When: July 7, 2019
Where: 255 Beach Dr NE, Marly Room, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux is the guitarist that goes beyond the classical. NPR describes Vieaux as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.” Catch him perform live at the Museum of Fine Arts Sunday, July 7 from 2 – 4 p.m. Tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis. Tickets include general Museum admission. $15 for Marly Music Society Members and Students (with current ID) $25 for Adult (Non-Marly Music Society Members)

St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk
When: Jun. 8, 2019 – Dec. 14, 2019
Where: 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: Take in the St. Pete arts scene after hours as more than 40 galleries and studios spanning across five different arts districts stay open late, including local favorites like Duncan McClellan Glass and Morean Arts Center. Free trolleys run throughout the city’s five districts to get you around during the 5-9 p.m. event. For a complete list of participating galleries and a map, visit stpeteartsalliance.org

Safety Harbor’s 3rd Friday Music Series
When: Jun. 21, 2019 – Dec. 20, 2019
Monthly on the third Friday
Where: Safety Harbor, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Info: Head to Safety Harbor the third Friday of each month for an evening of live music, shopping, and dining. Main Street closes off between 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and is lined with live bands, vendors featuring arts, crafts, and food, and local businesses and restaurants open late for your enjoyment. The best part, it’s free!

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball – Rays vs. Yankees, 1:10 p.m.
When: July 7, 2019
Where: 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705Info: After winning 90 games last season, first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are predicted to be a force in the American League in 2019! Come watch them take the field in downtown St. Pete at Tropicana Field, recently revamped with a First Base Food Hall where fans can get a taste of local bars & restaurants. And after, enjoy the neighboring Edge District, which is lined with local and authentic breweries, shops and restaurants.

Free Yoga at Sundial St. Pete
When: Jun. 15, 2019 – Dec. 21, 2019
Where: 153 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Info: For the love of yoga! Head to the courtyard at Sundial St. Pete for the largest FREE outdoor yoga event each third Saturday of the month. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and the yoga session will begin at 9 a.m.

Moonlight Canopy Tours
When: May 17, 2019 – Dec 14, 2019
Where: 423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Info:Are you ready to experience Tampa Bay’s Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve after dark and from 70 feet off the ground? In these Moonlight Canopy Tours, you’ll glide into the unknown on a zip line and experience the nocturnal life of Tampa Bay. For two hours, you’ll traverse all 5 zip lines in the preserve as well as walk the 200 foot suspension bridge, otherwise known as the “Flight of the Osprey” bridge. To reserve this one of a kind experience, call (813) 448-5635.

Friday Nights at the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club
It’s not just for the older generation anymore! Join the fun at the world’s largest shuffleboard club to see why this pastime has regained its popularity in the Sunshine City. Free every Friday night from 7-11 p.m., locals and visitors alike flock to this private recreational club. If you’re not sure how to play, have no fear as volunteers are on hand to give you a lesson or two. Bring your own snacks and beverages – local craft beers tend to be a popular choice. There’s often live music or a DJ on-site to keep you shufflin’. Children are welcome and so are well behaved dogs.

Dunedin Food Tour
When: Tours available every Saturday from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Where: Dunedin, FL
Cost:Limited tickets available, book your tour now.
Info:Craft beer enthusiasts, upscale fine dining, Florida casual… there’s a tour for everyone! Experience the food and beer scene in Dunedin during a 3 hour walking tour that will offer you the opportunity to meet the chefs and owners of one of a kind restaurants, breweries and shops.

Safety Harbor Farmer’s Market on Main
When: Now – Dec. 29, 2019
Weekly on Sundays
Info: Start your Sunday with open-air shopping in the park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your grocery list to stock up on fruits and vegetables, plus specialty foods like meats, cheeses, desserts, bread and more. You’ll also find vibrant crafts and artwork.

Sunday Z-Brunch at Castile Restaurant
When: Now – Dec. 29, 2019
Weekly on Sundays
Where: 3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Info: Savor a Mediterranean-inspired Easter brunch buffet featuring breakfast specialties, seafood stations, sushi, carving stations, bottomless mimosas and so much more! Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Pete Beach, with indoor and outdoor seating options available.

Yoga on Tap at Green Bench Brewing
When: Now – Oct. 13, 2019
Monthly on the second Sunday
Where: 1133 Baum Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Info: Do a little downward dog before you down a cold craft brew! Get your workout on in the Green Bench Brewing beer garden at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month led by The Body Electric Yoga Company. This one hour class is $5 for members in advance or $15 at the door or $10 if you pre-register online.

Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk
When: May. 18, 2019 – Dec. 21, 2019
Where: Beach Blvd., Gulfport, FL 33707
Info: Feel the funky beat and shop for unique treasures during this bi-monthly event held in downtown Gulfport from 6-10 p.m. every first Friday and third Saturday. Over 35 locally owned boutiques and artists line the streets along with live musicians to keep you movin’. Don’t miss the opportunity to dine at one of the area’s delicious restaurants or belly up to the bar for a cocktail or two.