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Friday, February 3
PedalPub Happy Hour CrawlPedalPub St Pete--a 16 person bicycle--hits the street on Fridays at 7pm. This Friday the PedalPub of St Pete will hit the streets of downtown St Pete. .We leave from Fergs Bar at 7pm. If you miss this event- check out our mixer tours every Friday night, leaving Fergs Bar at 5:30pm. Take advantage of Fergs Fridays Free Keg from 4pm till we hit the road at 5:30 for a Pub Crawl downtown. 5:30pm. $25. Fergs Bar, 1320 Central Ave
First Friday
Get downtown and get down with the fun. Join us for great music, a lively crowd and all the fun you can handle, right in the heart of downtown. 5:30pm. Central Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
First Friday Friends and Fun
Come play in clay at our monthly fun Friday event open to everyone whether you are a first timer playing in clay or are an experienced artist. 6-9pm. $30 or $50 for 2. Morean Center for Clay at the Historic Train Station, 420 22nd St S.
Quorum - Tampa Bay's Not-So-Political Happy Hour
A get together of St. Pete folks who perhaps enjoy talking "some" politics. 5-8pm. Cassis 170 Beach Drive
Pelican Pop Fest Pre-Party
Featuring Al Torchia & The Tattered Saints, The Proper Crooks, The Mother Machine, Hunter & Avery. The show is free, but gladly accepting donations for the bands and the generous human being supplying the sound. 7-11pm. St. Pete Shuffle 559 Mirror Lake Dr N.
Dinner On The Field
Join David Price and friends for a great evening of baseball while supporting the children's charities of Tampa Bay. The Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame has teamed up with David Price and Project 14 to bring you our 16th Annual Induction Dinner and Ceremony at Tropicana Field. Come witness baseball history as we induct the class of 2012 into the Ted Williams Museum, while helping David support the kids of Tampa Bay. Your donation of $99 includes a commemorative autographed ticket signed by David Price. The evening kicks off with a reception and autograph signing with past and present Major League players, silent auction, and dinner on the field, followed by the induction ceremony. 6:30. $99. Tropicana Field,1 Tropicana Dr.
No Cover Friday
Starting at 6pm MacDinton’s at Jannus brings you the Friday Night Crazy Happy Hour where $10 gets you all you can drink till 8pm. At 8pm sharp enjoy live entertainment in the Jannus courtyard from local favorite Will Erickson w/ Danfield. The courtyard show is all ages and will go till midnight. At 10pm, Clearwater-based punk/reggae/rockers Full Fledged Unit take the MacDinton’s stage and play till the bar closes (21+ only).
Starting at 6pm MacDinton’s at Jannus brings you the Friday Night Crazy Happy Hour where $10 gets you all you can drink till 8pm. At 8pm sharp enjoy live entertainment in the Jannus courtyard from local favorite Will Erickson w/ Danfield. The courtyard show is all ages and will go till midnight. At 10pm, Clearwater-based punk/reggae/rockers Full Fledged Unit take the MacDinton’s stage and play till the bar closes (21+ only).
TREK: An Intergalactic Spoof MusicalTrek The Musical is an original new stage parody of the old Gene Roddenberry TV show. The show, produced by Accio Actors, was co-created by Lauren Field and Gaetano Rodriguez, and written by Lauren with music and lyrics by Gaetano.
Intended for Mature Audiences. FREE (reservations requested). 7pm. Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S.
Seven Guitars (January 20 - February 26)Floyd Barton is a natural musician with a hit song and, in the expansive atmosphere after World War II, he dreams of the big time. But as the play begins, his wife and friends mourn his death. In Wilson’s only play constructed in flashback, Seven Guitars takes us back to explore what happened. Who killed Floyd Barton, but more importantly, why? by August Wilson, directed by Bob Devin Jones, musical direction by Nate Najar. Mature subject matter and language. Wednesday and Thursday 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday 8pm. Saturday and Sunday matinées at 3pm. American Stage 163 3rd St N.
The Colleen & Andy Music Show
He's a bluesy rock n' roller and frontman of local band Trigger City Trio. She's an actress/ cabaret performance artist with "pipes that rival the late-great Amy Winehouse" (Creative Loafing). With theatrical flair, intriguing songwriting and intricate harmonies they bring you The Colleen and Andy Show. They present an acoustic extravaganza with eclectic covers ranging from The Beatles to Lady Gaga and their unique, jazzy ukulele infused originals. 8pm. Free. Three Birds Tavern; 1492 4th St N.
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Becky Shaw (all weekend)See Becky. See Becky get voted “most likely to succeed”. See Becky in a dead-end job with little to no prospects for success. See Max. See Max orphaned by the death of his mom and the departure of his dead-beat dad. See Max adopted by Suzanna’s parents. See Max and Becky on a blind date. From this fateful blind date comes a series of comically unfortunate events that ultimately lead us to ask, “What do we owe those we love? And more perplexing, what do we owe to the strangers who pass into our lives uninvited?” You may never want to play matchmaker again! 7pm. $37. 6099 Central Ave.
Hairspray (runs January 20 –February 5)
Hairspray has made the journey from motion picture to Broadway musical to movie musical phenomenon. City Theatre is serving up the eight time Tony award winning Broadway sensation as its 3rd offering of the season. The pace is non-stop with songs like Good Morning Baltimore, Can’t Stop the Beat and a rockin do wap de do host of others. $24. Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. St. Petersburg City Theatre 4025 31st. St. S.
Roy Book Binder in Concert
Roy Book Binder in Concert
Roy Book Binder is a singing, songwriting, storytelling, fingerpicking guitar blues legend. His eclectic repertoire includes blues, country, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs. Book Binder travelled with The Rev. Gary Davis in the 60s, rediscovered Pink Anderson and revived his career in the 70s. Jorma Kaukonen included Book Binder’s songs on his some of his most recent recordings. Book Binder has toured with Bonnie Raitt, JJ Cale, and Hot Tuna, appeared at the Chicago Blues Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, King Biscuit Blues Festival and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. 8pm. $20, $25 day of show. The Palladium, 253 5th Ave.
Saturday, February 4
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Saturday Morning Market
With up to 10,000 customers a week, and 200 vendors rotating through 130 spaces, the market is the largest farmers market in the southeast US. Meet your local farmer, buy some plants, browse the crafts, chow down some great food, and listen to live music. 9am-2pm. Al Lang Stadium parking lot, 1st Ave. S and 1st St. 9am–2pm. Al Lang Stadium parking lot 1st Ave. S and 1st St.
Storytime by Cheeky Monkeys Books & Toys
Cheeky Monkey and You and Me & Music Together returns to the Saturday Morning Market at the new time of 11:30am. It's National Hugging Day so we'll be reading books about hugs! Look for us at "One Love Park," under the trees to the left of the Al Lang Field entrance.
Storytime by Cheeky Monkeys Books & Toys
Cheeky Monkey and You and Me & Music Together returns to the Saturday Morning Market at the new time of 11:30am. It's National Hugging Day so we'll be reading books about hugs! Look for us at "One Love Park," under the trees to the left of the Al Lang Field entrance.
Pier Aquarium: Book Nook by the BayThe Pier Aquarium's award-winning family program features 1 1/2 hours of scheduled activities the first Saturday of each month. At Fresh Fish Theater, make popsicle stick puppets for your own acting troupe, listen a book from The Pier Aquarium's library and a meet a "featured creature" from the book. This month, make a Sea Cucumber Puppet and enjoy All the Way to the Ocean by Joel Harper. 10:30am-12pm. Adults: $5, stuents and seniors: $4. Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave NE.
Paper Making!
Create beautiful, decorative cards, stationary, envelopes & journal pages. You are limited only by your own imagination. Ages 8 to adults. 1-4 pm. $5. Boyd Hill Park, 901 Country Club Way
Subway Series 2
By popular demand, Subway Series 2, all new Subway paintings. Art is cash and carry, no need to wait, as this show has no end. No opening reception, just good art, in a great shop. Opens noon. Paper Street Market 915 Central Ave
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An art exhibit by Kristen Bellomo. Blast from the past, circa 2006. Opening reception featuring the one and only Carlo Rossi. 7-9pm. Kahwa Coffee South 204 2nd Ave S.
4th Annual Rounders Chili Cook Off
The Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band (The "Rounders") is, as the name implies, the very first band of its type, and possibly the largest permanent adult marching band in the world. Dedicated to those who have marched in a high school, college or military marching band....and dreamed of doing it one more time. The ages of the band members range from 18 to 85. Tickets for unlimited chili tasting $10 on sale now at Bringe Music ($15 at the door). A portion of the proceeds go to the Music to our Ears scholarship foundation. 1-4pm. $25. Ferg’s Sports Bar, 1320 Central Ave.
Far Out, a blacklight art exhibit opening
Each artist involved will be creating original art that can be viewed under blacklight. Artist participating include: Bask, Frank Strunk III, Casey Paquet, Pale Horse, Allen Leper, Hampton, Adam T, Joe Boccia, Sleep, Sugar Bear, Chad Mize, Phillip Clark, Josh Sullivan, Nate greco, B.Kole, Samuel South, Roman Black, Embear. 7-11pm. BlueLucy Gallery 653 Central Avenue
Miss St. Petersburg, Miss Largo and Miss Pinellas County Pageant
Miss Outstanding Teen pageant for St. Petersburg, Largo and Pinellas County. Competitors from across Florida vie for the title of Miss St. Petersburg. Miss Largo and Miss Pinellas County also compete. All three winners will represent their respective titles at the Miss Florida Pageant in July which will be held at the Mahaffey Theater in July. 7:30. $10 adults, $8 children. The Palladium, 253 5th Ave.
Applebutter ExpressKyle Biss and Shannon Moore are The Applebutter Express, a danceable blend of country, bluegrass and jam-band grooves. They do fresh 'n' funky little covers of classic rock songs like Spirit in the Sky and the Allman Brothers' Whipping Post, and the Grateful Dead's Tennessee Jed. 8pm. Free. Three Birds Tavern; 1492 4th St N.
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The Original Tribute to the Blues BrothersThey're back - the legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers™. The show that started it all has been selling out all over the globe. No one does it like these brothers and they're back to show you just why they are the best. Come dressed as a Brother and get in free. $34+. Buy tickets here. 8pm. Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St S.
Sunday, February 5
Super Bowl Watch Party
Watch with us on our Big Screen HD TV's and enjoy beer and food specials, along with lots of give-aways. 6pm. Free. Three Birds Tavern, 1492 4th St N.
Game Day Courtyard Party
Come enjoy the game in the Jannus courtyard while watching it on a 30 ft movie screen! Wings, Burgers, Brauts, & drink specials all night long! Also, B.Y.O.B.! As in… BRING YOUR OWN BEACH CHAIR!!! Also, pets permitted at this event for MacDinton’s at Jannus’ first ever “Pets About Town” event! Hope to see you out! Jannus Live, 1st Ave N and 2nd St.
Game Day Courtyard Party
Come enjoy the game in the Jannus courtyard while watching it on a 30 ft movie screen! Wings, Burgers, Brauts, & drink specials all night long! Also, B.Y.O.B.! As in… BRING YOUR OWN BEACH CHAIR!!! Also, pets permitted at this event for MacDinton’s at Jannus’ first ever “Pets About Town” event! Hope to see you out! Jannus Live, 1st Ave N and 2nd St.
COMEDY SERIES: Hawk and Wayne's “The Memory…SUPERBOWL EDITION!”
Hawk and Wayne’s “The Memory…SUPERBOWL EDITION!” Back for their third year after successful runs of their original long form shows, The Dumb Show and 321, Hawk and Wayne present The Memory. This new long form of improvisation is based on the audience’s suggestion of a certain memory or event in their life that comes right off the top of their heads. With the audience suggestion, Ricky and Gavin tell a story of their own, weaving in some personal details, and then create a short one act play. You never know what to expect! Surprising, daring and totally original, The Memory fits timeless experiences into a piece of improvised theatre that will make you laugh and wonder “How did they do that?” 8pm. “Pay-What-You-Can” or $15.00 advance for VIP seating. American Stage, 163 3rd St. N
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