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A play by freeFall, Gulfport’s walking tour and book speed dating: Here are the things to do in Gulfport, on the beaches of Tampa Bay and beyond from August 8-14.
Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11
Watercolors Rediscover watercolor among the colorful creations at the Florida Watercolor Society’s 53rd Annual Exhibition. Watercolorist Stephen Quiller curated the exhibition to showcase the full range of this medium. Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 13. 727-582-2172, creativepinellas.org.
Thursday, August 8
Tropical splendor Discover the solo exhibition of artist Elizabeth Barenis, Tropical splendor. Barenis used plants from her personal photographs to create colorful, cubist representations of flora and fauna. Meet this St. Pete artist and learn more about her work at this gallery talk. Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 6 p.m. through September 24. 727-822-7872, moreanartscenter.org.
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
fable freeFall Theater fable tells the story of two sisters who view the past very differently. Both are in show business and will tell the tangled story of the Broadway fable “Gypsy”. freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sun., 2 p.m., $25-$55. 727-498-5205, freefalltheatre.com.
Little Women: The Musical The St. Petersburg City Theatre’s youth program presents this classic story of the March family’s coming of age and search for their own voice. St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; and Sun., 2 p.m., $15-$18. 727-866-1973, spcitytheatre.org.
Friday, August 9
Good morning Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay beaches The Chamber honors community leaders. Breakfast is upon us! Enjoy breakfast, mingle with Pinellas’ influential people, and meet this year’s upcoming election candidates. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. At the end of the event, the coveted Community Hero Award will be presented. Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key, 1201 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach. 8 a.m., $40. 727-360-6957, business.tampabaybeaches.com.
Coffee for caregivers Meet other caregivers and take a break. The Gulfport Senior Center invites all caregivers to come for coffee and conversation every second Friday of the month. Exchange tips and feel heard. Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 727-893-1000, mygulfport.us.
Saturday, August 10
Gulfport:
More than just beach cleaning Join your neighbors and Gulfport Grassroots in keeping our beach clean. Bags, pickers and gloves provided. Gulfport Beach Shelter No. 4, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 8 a.m.-10 a.m. 732-310-4932, facebook.com/gulfportgrassroots.
St. Petersburg:
St. Pete Sandbags Don’t wait until the last minute to get sandbags this storm season. The City of St. Pete distributes a maximum of 10 sandbags per family on the second Saturday in August. Help is available, but residents must show proof of residency. St. Petersburg Traffic Operations, 1744 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 727-893-7111, stpete.org.
Sensory Saturday Discover visual art in a calm and curated environment on Sensory Saturdays. This is a sensory sensitive experience for all families, offered by the Picture of Health initiative. The galleries are set up to provide a safe space for those who prefer quiet spaces. Children under six are admitted to the museum free. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.–noon, $12–$22. 727-896-2667, mfastpete.org.
Author talk Hear author Leslie Kemp Poole, a fourth-generation Florida historian and environmental activist, talk about her book. In the footsteps of Florida trips. She will discuss the rich history and colorful details of Florida’s historic explorers. Check out the photo exhibit Connect and protect afterward. The Factory, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 3:00 p.m. eventbrite.com.
Pointed view Want to enjoy air conditioning and explore a photo gallery during St. Pete’s Art Walk? Visit ArtLofts Gallery during the Art Walk and discover the documentary-like black-and-white stories of former St. Pete photojournalist Joe Walles. ArtLofts St. Pete, 10 5th St. N., St. Petersburg. 5-9 p.m. 727-391-8908, theartlofts.com.
Along the beaches:
Lunch and fashion Enjoy Calvary Episcopal Church’s Fine Arts Luncheon and Fashion Show – for a good cause! Spend your afternoon listening to music from choir director Gabriel Johnston and seeing models wearing outfits from Seminole’s Salty & Chic Boutique. All proceeds benefit the Beach Community Food Pantry. Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 1st St., Indian Rocks Beach. 11:30 a.m., $30. 727-595-2375, www.calvaryirb.org.
Back to school party The start of the new school year is just around the corner. Say goodbye to summer at this back-to-school party. This family-friendly event features a water zone, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, hot dogs and nachos. Island Church, 1271 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde. 5:30-7:30 p.m., 727-866-7362, island-church-tv.churchcenter.com.
Monday, August 12
technical help Skip the Apple Store and bring your phones, computers and other devices to the Gulf Beaches Library for a hands-on tech session with experts. Ask all your questions right there. Gulf Beaches Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach. 1 p.m. 727-391-2828, gulfbeacheslibrary.org.
Tuesday, August 13
Color me calmly Are you stressed? Grab a colored pencil. Spend your afternoon coloring pictures to relieve stress in this coloring class. St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 2 p.m 727-363-9238, spblibrary.com.
Book Speed Dating Fall in love with a new book. Tombolo Books has partnered with Red Mesa Cantina to bring you this year’s Speed Dating With A Book event. Explore a selection of books from sci-fi and horror to romance and fantasy. Included with your ticket: a free paperback. Red Mesa Cantina, 128 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg. 6:30-8:30 p.m., $30. 727-755-9456, tombolobooks.com.
Wednesday, August 14
The Lola Quartet Connect The Gabber Newspaper Book club to explore the novel by Emily St. John Mandel. The Lola Quartet is a crime novel. Come to the club at 6:30 p.m. to order food and drinks; the discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. Habana Cafe, 5402 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 7:00 p.m. 727-321-6965, tombolobooks.com or [email protected].
Looking for more things to do August 8-14 in St. Petersburg, Gulfport and the beaches? Check out The Gabber Newspaper complete event calendar.
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