Nov. 1-30

Peace on the Pier brings together artworks by local artists exploring the many ways we experience and create peace in connection with our ecosystems. As you explore the exhibition, we invite you to reflect on the relationships we share with the wildlife, waters, and landscapes around us, and consider how caring for these places can be an expression of peace. Together, we can create a more peaceful future by protecting and restoring the places we all call home.  Please note: Exhibit is included with Discovery Center admission price.

Nov. 1 & Nov. 4-8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Enjoy the music, films, history, and memorabilia of the Beatles through live music, movies, a speaker, and a visit to the only dedicated Beatles museum in the entire United States.

Nov. 1: Enjoy free entry Sunday morning, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pre-registration required.

Nov. 4: Enjoy free entry Wednesday morning, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pre-registration required.

Nov. 5: Enjoy music by musician John Babcock Paul Is All: Celebrating The Timeless Magic Of Paul McCartney. 4-6 p.m. on the open air stage at the Sundial main entrance. Free!

Nov. 6: Enjoy the movie Hard Days Night at Green Light Cinema

Nov. 7: Enjoy the band Toppermost Beatles Tribute on stag. 2-4 p.m. on the rooftop at Cordova Inn 253 2nd Ave N. $10 and pre-registration required.

Nov. 7: Enjoy the movie Help at Green Light Cinema

Nov. 7: Enjoy the band Toppermost Beatles Tribute on stage. 7-9 p.m. on the rooftop at Cordova Inn 253 2nd Ave N. $10 and pre-registration required.

Nov. 8: Enjoy free entry Sunday morning, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pre-registration required.

Nov. 8: Enjoy the movie Yellow Submarine at Green Light Cinema

Museum Closed Monday, Nov. 2-Tuesday Nov. 3.

Nov. 5, 12:00-5:00 p.m: Join celebrated metal artist Leslie Tharp and other notable artists for Under One Canopy interactive day. Create small, durable elements inspired by your home state, city, or personal stories to a new public art sculpture along the Pinellas Trail. Leave your mark on the top Arts Destination in the country with your family, friends or colleagues for a memorable experience! Find yourself helping create a new tree-like sculpture alongside visitors from around the world, casting shade and adding beauty to St. Pete

Also, don't miss Under One Canopy ribbon-cutting: Dec. 4, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Nov. 6, 6:00 p.m.: The Clearwater Community Ceilidh is an energetic, high-spirited evening of traditional Celtic live music, guided group social dancing that welcomes absolute beginners, and community connection. The evening also features a delicious catered dinner, Highland dance performances, and proceeds from ticket sales and raffle will directly benefit local cultural and community programs.

Ticket prices: Adults $40; Children (3-9 yrs) $30; Children 2 and under are free

Nov. 6: Celebrate Museum Week with an unforgettable opening-night celebration and first-look access to The Dalí's newest special exhibition, Dalí: Disruption & Devotion, co-organized with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Explore Salvador Dalí's artistic dialogue with Velázquez, El Greco, Goya and other influential European painters, plus enjoy live entertainment, libations, light bites and more.

Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m.: Labyrinth Lights Dance Performance w/Hip Expressions Museum Open during First Friday Art Walk

Walk an interactive public labyrinth in art-filled, beach-town Gulfport during TimeWeaving — a once-in-a-lifetime, interdisciplinary celebration blending music, tribal dance, ceremonies, workshops, and storytelling for all ages. Perfect for families and tourists discovering Gulfport's vibrant galleries, waterfront restaurants, and creative spirit during Arts Everywhere.

Nov. 20, 4-5 p.m.: Join us for the next event in our TimeWeaving series: an interactive community blessing just in time for the season of gratitude! After the ceremony, create your own unique art object and use it to collaboratively create an interactive labyrinth you can walk with your friends and family. Part of Creative Pinellas' Art Everywhere initiative.

Nov 6, 5-9 p.m.: DFAC presents our annual Holiday Show and exhibition opening. In its 40th year, this annual arts market invites guests to discover and bring home original works by local artists - including visual art, jewelry and handmade Christmas ornaments.

Nov. 7-8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Guests can attend the 62nd annual Art Harvest, JLCD's outdoor juried arts festival that brings together talented artists, unique vendors, and the community for a family-friendly experience.

Nov. 6 - Dec. 6: Experience the thrilling stage adaptation of Dan Brown’s international bestseller, The Da Vinci Code, in freeFall’s intimate 140-seat theater. Follow Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu from Paris to London and beyond as they race to solve a pulse-pounding mystery and uncover a shocking historical secret before it’s lost forever.

Nov. 6-15: Returning for its 11th year, the SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival will add to St. Pete's vibrant outdoor gallery. Experience spectacular large-scale murals, local art, and special events throughout the City of the Arts. Map of murals can be found here!

Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Steeped in Sunshine is a one-of-a-kind, immersive arts experience celebrating Florida’s vibrant flora, fauna, and landscapes. Discover some of the city’s incredible murals, get creative with a hands-on local arts project, and experience captivating stories inspired by the many faces of the Sunshine State. Come explore, connect, and soak up the art, beauty, and stories that make Florida so special.

Renowned muralist Tiff Urquhart (known for collaborations with West Elm, the Philadelphia Eagles, and others) facilitates a creation station where visitors can paint an artwork to keep, or to contribute to an on-site installation. The juried exhibition will include a selection of travel-friendly "suitcase-sized" artwork available for purchase, and award-winning author Paul Wilborn and actress/model Eugenie Bondurant (known for roles in Fight Club and the Hunger Games franchise) read excerpts from Wilborn's award-winning Florida tales.

This is a free, day-long immersive art event celebrating the very best of Florida! This exciting day will feature:

• Artist-guided trolley tours of local murals (visit Soft Water Gallery’s reserve your time slot via Eventbrite, as space for each tour is limited!)

• "Paint your own masterpiece" collaborative art project led by renowned muralist Tiff Urquhart

• Juried exhibition and sale of artwork featuring scenic Florida and its flora and fauna

• Travel-friendly "carry-on" sized Florida artworks available to purchase

• Literary storytelling and readings with award-winning Florida author Paul Wilborn and actress/model Eugenie Bondurant

Nov. 7, 12-2 p.m.: Follow the beat and step into the vibrant world of masquerade at this free, family-friendly community celebration outside of the museum walls. Through live performance, artmaking, music, dance, and drumming, you’ll discover the creativity, innovation, and living traditions shaping contemporary masquerade.  

Nov. 7: Experience glassmaking like never before at Glow & Gather, where molten glass, live music, and neon energy collide. Watch local glass artists create stunning works live in the hot shop across three electrifying acts, then mingle with fellow art lovers while enjoying snacks, refreshments, and raffle prizes. It’s part live art spectacle, part nightlife experience, and a night you won’t want to miss.

Nov. 7: A unique traveling art experience celebrating endangered and threatened wildlife from around the world. Explore beautiful watercolor artwork paired with stories from the artist’s travels and dedication to wildlife conservation. Then, continue the journey at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, where you can discover some of the same endangered and threatened wildlife in their natural habitat.

Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Meet over a dozen printmakers at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in an inky celebration of all things print, and create your own art through hands-on activities like silk-screening, block printing, relief printing, letterpress printing, cyanotype, papermaking, and steamroller printing. First 100 attendees get a limited edition tote bag.

Kaitlin Crockett of Print St. Pete invites over a dozen local VIP “Very Inky Printmakers” to showcase their skills at the 2026 Print Party, providing hands-on workshops, activities, and demos that are free to attendees. Includes: Alleyway Screen Print, CJ Southern Creative Studio, More Love Studio, 5801 Print House, Studio Ibis, Rebecca Lazaridis, Rachel Stewart, Hi Heidi Design, Standard Action Press, and Print St. Pete.

Nov. 11, 7-8 p.m.: An evening with Chef Saeng Douangdara. Tombolo Books with the generous support of Creative Pinellas and the Art Everywhere Festival is thrilled to present an evening exploring Lao food through 95 approachable, flavor-packed recipes from the popular food content creator behind Saeng’s Kitchen. 

Attendees will be treated to a full course dinner by Christy Innouvong-Thornton, owner of TukTuk Box, featuring recipies from The Lao Kitchen while Douangdara and Phillip Cheng chat about the food, the history, and the cuture featured in the book! 

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE! Your ticket includes entry into the event, your meal, and one drink ticket. 

Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m.: An evening with Chef Omi Hopper. Tombolo Books with the generous support of Creative Pinellas and the Art Everywhere Festival is thrilled to present an evening celebrating the joy of Puerto Rican Home Cooking with TikTok star and Next Level Chef runner-up Omi Hopper! 

Join Chef Hopper as she leads attendees through cooking demonstrations and conversations from her debut cookbook Cooking con Omi! Book signing will follow the event.

Event Two Guests - $40 ticket includes admission to the event for you and one guest and one copy of Cooking con Omi!

Event Single Guest - $35 ticket includes one admission to the event and one copy of Cooking con Omi!

Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Immerse yourself in the literary arts at this festival featuring nationally recognized children's book creators, live illustration, musical story times, poetry performances, and artist-designed activations. Held outdoors in the Woodson's Legacy Garden, discover one of St. Pete's most vibrant cultural destinations. See and hear from acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator R. Gregory Christie, whose Caldecott Honors and multiple Coretta Scott King recognitions celebrate the power of storytelling.

Nov. 7, 4 p.m. to midnight: Enjoy Unusual Noise: Music from the Edge of Florida - a one-day celebration of fearless musical collaboration featuring Skerik, Mike Dillon, Joe Marcinek, Electric Kif, and an all-star ensemble of Florida artists. Experience original performances, spontaneous improvisation, and one-of-a-kind musical encounters created exclusively for this event.

Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Celebrate the vibrant cultures, rich histories, and living traditions of Indigenous peoples at The James Museum’s Native American Heritage Month Celebration! Designed for all ages, this free, family-friendly gathering invites our community to connect through the power of art, music, dance, and storytelling.

This year’s celebration coincides with the special presentation of James Lavadour’s masterpiece, Like Rain, on view in our galleries. Through collaborative programming with Indigenous artists, educators, and cultural practitioners, visitors will engage with authentic perspectives and honor the enduring creativity of Native artists.

Nov. 12-15: The inaugural Booker Creek Arts Festival, will transform St. Petersburg’s historic EDGE District into a four-day celebration of art, culture, and community. Featuring juried works by hundreds of Florida artists throughout participating venues, the festival brings art, local businesses, and the community together in exciting and unexpected ways.

Nov. 14, 5-9 p.m.: Beginning at Deuces Corner Park and continuing to curated corridor stops, this walkable experience connects visitors with artists, businesses, historic sites, and cultural storytellers. Presented during Second Saturday ArtWalk, the crawl invites regional and out-of-county guests to experience the Deuces as both a historic landmark and a vibrant, living destination for Black art and culture.

Explore the Historic Deuces on a guided evening crawl featuring live mural and art activations, spoken-word storytelling, music performances, local food, and engaging cultural interpretation that brings the corridor’s Black history and creative energy to life.

Nov. 14, 12-5 p.m.: Go on an international musical journey with professional opera and Classical singers from around the world at the Clearwater World Music Heritage Festival, featuring the Florida premiere of the New York City show Ancestral Voyage. Opera for Earth joins forces with Clearwater Historical Society to bring the best of the best in food, vendors and entertainment. Features music from cultures of Lebanon, Korea, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rica, China, Ireland, Germany and even some Pop Up Opera! Our performers are internationally acclaimed opera and Classical singers who have been on the great stages of the world. Free admission - registration required.

https://operaforearthcorporation.org/heritage-festival

Nov. 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: FloridaRAMA will host a VIP party inside the immersive experience, giving guests the first look at the new installations, the Mobile Mini Museum and the diorama entries before the doors open to the public.

Tickets are $35 per person and include early festival access, participation in the FloridaRAMA Artists’ Reunion and 2 drinks! RSVP here for the VIP party.

Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Celebrate FloridaRAMA’s 5th Anniversary and the launch of our new mini FloridaRAMA experience inside a bespoke Airstream trailer. The day will include the premier of newly commissioned dioramas, diorama contest winner announcements, an art fair and a new FloridaRAMA call for digital art. FloridaRAMA Fest will also feature a gallery show curated by Chad Mize and a diorama and trinket trail for guests to explore. RSVP here.

Nov. 14, 12-9 p.m.: Join the premiere of 100 Stories, 100 Seconds (Asian film), filmmaker conversations, live Asian cultural performances, local artists, Asian food, an Asian marketplace, and interactive community experiences celebrating the diversity of Asian cultures. This free event welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to connect through film, food, and storytelling.

The first 100 advance screening registrations include free museum admission from 12-5 p.m. Admission is free for everyone from 5–9 p.m. RSVP at www.ttaff.org.

Nov. 14 & Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.: Steve Pennisi presents “Painting with Both Sides of the Paint” featuring a unique ground breaking technique created by Steve that has been included in museum shows such as Artis/Naples, The Boca Museum and Alexandria Museum.

Live demonstrations at 7:30pm during Artwalk - Nov. 14 and Dec. 12

Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m.: Join the screening of 100 Stories, 100 Seconds (Asian film), Asian food and drink vendors, and networking celebrating the diversity of Asian cultures. This free event welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to connect through film, food, and storytelling. RSVP at www.ttaff.org.

Nov. 22 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM: Enjoy a festive tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her friends from the Land of Sweets. Sip and savor a special tea service, capture magical memories with professional photo opportunities featuring the dancers, and experience an intimate, abridged performance of The Nutcracker by Coastal Ballet of Florida.

Nov. 19-22 & 28-29: Experience the magic of Sanding Ovations on Treasure Island Beach, November 19–22, with an encore weekend November 28–29, 2026. Marvel at incredible sand sculptures, enjoy live music, food, a craft market, kite flying, and a children’s sand-sculpting area. Free and open to the public!

Nov. 20, 6:45-8:45 p.m.: Experience a memorable candlelight concert at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin, featuring The Paradies String Quartet performing music from the 1960s through today. Extend your getaway with optional stay-and-play accommodations at the beautiful waterfront Fenway Hotel, then meet the musicians at a rooftop continental breakfast featuring live cello music by Liz Glushko overlooking St. Joseph Sound.

Nov. 12-15: Dead Canary Theatre presents Paul Rudnick's social comedy, set in a high-society Park Avenue penthouse where marriage, friendship, privilege and gay rights collide in a blizzard of one-liners. Performed at The Studio.

Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. & Nov. 21, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: Enjoy an evening of contemporary dance featuring nationally recognized guest choreographers, St. Petersburg artists, and the world premiere of a Joey Clay dance film celebrating the city's creative pulse. Featuring new works by Jennifer Archibald, LaMichael Leonard Jr., Kirsten Standridge, and Jonah Perez-Lopez, performed by projectALCHEMY's professional company artists. The weekend also premieres Joey Clay's dance film documenting MIXed: Across St. Pete, connecting neighborhoods, artists, and audiences through movement, film, and conversation. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Post-show artist conversations follow each performances.

Nov. 20-22: Enjoy jazz with friends and family for three days across three venues on Sand Key, Florida, with continuous music rotating all day and night. The Suncoast Jazz Festival has something for everyone —Big Easy-flavored early jazz · American Songbook · Modern Acoustic Jazz · Swing · Brazilian · Blues · even a touch of Rockabilly and Gospel.

Times:
9 a.m. to midnight Nov. 20 & 21
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22

Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Experience a memorable candlelight concert at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin, featuring The Paradies String Quartet performing music from the 1960s through today. Extend your getaway with optional stay-and-play accommodations at the beautiful waterfront Fenway Hotel, then meet the musicians at a rooftop continental breakfast featuring live cello music by Liz Glushko overlooking St. Joseph Sound.

Nov. 28 & 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days: See live acoustic music + live painting at Vinoy Park. Event is free admission, family-friendly, and pet-friendly boat provided by Your Boat for the Day. The Dockside Sessions will be on northern end of the park, on bay side. Free trolleys back and forth both days from SouthCore Garage downtown to Vinoy Park. Parking also available on streets and other nearby garages.

Nov 28, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.: See approximately 40 curated genre short films presented across multiple themed film blocks beginning at 9:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day until approximately 9:30 p.m., with filmmaker Q&A sessions following each block. Additional programming includes horror filmmaking workshops, independent film distribution panels, special effects makeup demonstrations, comic creators and authors, artist and collectible vendors, cosplay activities and contests, gaming, interactive fan experiences, and an evening awards celebration.

Dec. 4-6: Enjoy SHAMc’s Creative Carnaval, where the soulful sounds of Mike Zito, the high-energy spirit of LowDown Brass Band, an award-winning Mystery Concert, and the cool blues of Selwyn Birchwood set the stage for a vibrant weekend celebration. Experience live mural painting, colorful parades, interactive art experiences, and hands-on activities for all ages as artists, performers, and the community come together for an unforgettable weekend of creativity, culture, music, and connection.

Mike Zito (Fri, Dec. 4), LowDown Brass Band and Mystery Concert (Sat, Dec. 5), and Selwyn Birchwood's FREE Community Concert (Sun, Dec. 6). Friday and Saturday tickets range from $30-$55. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. All ages welcome. Daytime events and community projects are free, including FREE Community Art Project: Mosaic Medallions, 1-4 p.m., Sat, Dec. 5)

Times:
Friday Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 6, 2- 8 p.m.

The ARTery Boutique at SHAMc will be open with special extended hours for Creative Carnaval: Friday Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 5: Take in the sights, sounds, and beauty of Pinellas County’s Gulf Coast as 30 plein air artists capture the coastal landscape before your eyes during Brushes on the Beach.

Follow a self-guided art walk spanning four Gulf beach communities — Sand Key, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores — as artists paint beaches, waterways, local landmarks and coastal scenes throughout the day.

Then gather at the Beach Art Center for a sunset celebration featuring live music, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a fresh-paint exhibition and art sale, where you can meet the artists and see — or purchase — the original works created that day.

This is a free community event. RSVP is encouraged to receive event updates and Art Walk details, but it’s not required — walk-ins are always welcome.

OUTDOOR & INDOOR EVENT / RAIN OR SHINE

https://www.beachartcenter.org/brushesonthebeach

Art Walk: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gallery Show & Sunset Celebration: 5-7 p.m.

Dec. 6, 3-9 p.m.: Coachman Park, enter a waterfront transformed by the warm glow of Japanese lanterns, create your own lantern to become part of the display, and experience a celebration inspired by one of Nagano's most cherished traditions. Discover live music, cultural performances, artisan vendors, international food vendors, and family-friendly activities celebrating the cultures that make Clearwater unique.

https://clearwatersistercities.org/festival/