July 1 & 2 - Rays vs. Red Sox.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS. Park downtown and ride the Baseball Looper Trolley. www.loopertrolley.com/events

Every Wednesday:
Critter of the Week. The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 3:30 p.m. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

Every Friday:
Jazz: the Art of Music, 6 to 9 p.m. MFA Caf, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E. www.finearts.org or 727-896-2667.

St. Pete. Shuffle. Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. 7 to 11 p.m. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

Latin Night by Greg. BayWalk, 151 2nd Ave. N. 7 to 10 p.m. www.yourbaywalk.com

Every Saturday:
Saturday Market at Gas Plant Antiques and Fergs. Central Ave. and 13th St N. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 727-895-0368.

Horticulture workshop. Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N. 11:30 a.m. www.sunkengardens.org or 727-551-3100.

Sounds of Summer. The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

Saturday Afternoon Fun. The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

Every Sunday:
Music Fest on the Water. The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

JULY 

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July 2 to 5 - Miss Florida Outstanding Teen and Miss Florida Pageant.

Progress Center for the Arts'  Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. Wed. at 7:30 p.m. preliminary competition, Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. preliminary competition,  Fri.at 2:00 p.m. preliminary competition and Sat. at 7 p.m. Miss Florida Outstanding Teen finals and at 8 p.m. Miss Florida finals. www.missflorida.org, www.mahaffeytheater.com 727-892-5767.

July 2 - Rays vs. Red Sox.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

JULY 4TH DOWNTOWN.

At The Pier: "Rhythm Method", 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the Waterside Courtyard, Drum Circle Facilitation by Giving Tree Music, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Courtyard, The "Dance Heads", 3:00-6:00 p.m. in our Dockside Activity Room, Nancy and Chris and other disk jockeys from WMTX Mix 100.7M fame in the MIX tent. 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the front of The Pier, The "Suncoast Band" 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the Waterside Courtyard. Family activities, food, face/body painting, Fran, the Mechanical Woman, and "George Washington" throughout the day. At 8:00 p.m. Jack Harris, from WFLA radio, will introduce this year's Miss Florida contestants in the Courtyard. The July 4th Extravaganza is brought to you by The Pier, Clear Channel Radio and the City of St. Petersburg. www.stpetepier.com, 727-821-6443

North Straub Park 103.5 FM presents live entertainment  starting at 2 p.m. including SOCOM Paratroopers landing at 7 p.m. Entertainment and concerts at the Pier and family activitires at North Straub Park start at 2 p.m. 727-893-7441.


Fireworks!!! highlight the July 4th festivities on St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront. A 21-minute display is scheduled to start at 9 p.m., weather permitting. Other vantage points to see fireworks are Vinoy Park, North Shore Park and Albert Whitted Park. 

July 4 - Get Downtown.

Central Ave. between 2nd and 3rd St. 5 to 10 p.m. Festive jazz street festival. Sponsored by The Breakfast Optimist Club. 727-393-3597.

July 4 - Rays vs. Royals.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 5 - AWAPS Pancake Breakfast.

Albert Whitted Airport. 451 8th Ave. S.E. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. www.awaps.org or 727-822-1532.

July 5 - Breakfast with Dali. Salvador Dali Museum.

1000 3rd St. S. 9 a.m. www.salvadordalimuseum.org or 727-823-3767.

July 5 - Survey Mark Hunting - FISH-ful Saturday.

The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 2 p.m. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

July 5 & 6 - "Art" Play.
The Studio at 620, 620 1st Ave. N. Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. www.studio620.org or 727-895-6620.

July 5 - Rays vs. Royals.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 6 - Share the Road Ride.

North Shore Pool. 7 a.m. Organized 10, 20, 40 60- mile bike ride to promote bicycle awareness and safety. www.sharetheroadride.com or 727-582-1910.

July 6 - Sunday Afternoon Fun.

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

July 6 - Rays vs. Royals.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 7 - Rays vs. Royals.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 9 - "Oldies But Goodies Dance"

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 3 p.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

July 11- The Vans Warped Tour 2008.

Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. and 7th Ave. N.E. 11 a.m. to dusk. www.jannuslandingconcerts.com or 727-896-2276.

July 11 - "All for Free" The Studio at 620, 620 1st Ave. N. 8 p.m. www.studio620.org or 727-895-6620.

July 12 & 13 - "Saluting Gypsy" Cat Show. Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 727-892-5202.

July 12 - Gallery Walk.

Throughout downtown, 5:30 p.m. www.stpetearts.org or 727-821-6767. Dine-A-Round and Enjoy the Arts, 5 to 10 p.m. www.loopertrolley.com.

July 13 - Alligator Walk.

Boyd Hill Nature Park, 1101 Country Club Way S. 11:30 a.m. www.stpete.org/boyd or 727-893-7326.

July 17 - 35th Anniversary Sunrise Sale.

Throughout downtown St. Petersburg. 6:43 a.m. Look for the yellow banners on stores offering deep discounted specials during this once a year pj party. Music, food samplings, great sales and shuttle bus service will be available. Downtown Business Association. www.stpetedowntownbiz.com

July 18 - Rays vs. Blue Jays.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 19 - Boat Building - FISH-ful Saturday.

The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 2 p.m. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

July 19 - St. Petersburg Craft Beer Expo.

Progress Energy Center for the Arts'. 1 to 9 p.m. Beer and cheese garden, demonstrations and vendors, Samual Adams evening dinner. www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

July 19 - Rays vs. Blue Jays.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 19 & 20 - Cool Art Show.

Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 727-736-2976.

July 20 - Sunday Afternoon Fun.

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

July 20 - Rays vs. Blue Jays.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 21 - Rays vs. Athletics.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 22 - Rays vs. Athletics.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 23 - "Oldies But Goodies Dance"

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 3 p.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

July 23 - Rays vs. Athletics.

Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

July 23 to 26 - Banjos at The Pier.

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. Wed. 10 a.m., Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

July 24 to 27 - Summer Camp Exhibit and Classic Film Series.

The Studio at 620, 620 1st Ave. N. www.studio620.org or 727-895-6620.

July 25 - 4th Fridays in Grand Central.

1st Ave. N. to 1st Ave. S. and from 19th St. to 31st St. N. 5 to 9 p.m. www.grandcentraldistrict.org or 727-328-7086.

July 31 - Nate Najar Jazz Event. The Studio at 620, 620 1st Ave. N. www.studio620.org or 727-895-6620.

AUGUST  

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Aug. 7 - TBARTA Workshop.

Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr. Largo. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. TBARTA is creating a master plan for the seven-county West Central Florida region and wants to hear your ideas and concerns. www.tbarta.com or 813-217-4048. 

Aug. 13 to 17 - Old Salt Loop Tournament.

Tampa Bay. Over 30 teams of offshore fisherman compete in this Billfish tournament. Awards ceremony at Spa Beach. www.oldsaltfishing.com or 727-497-1060.

Aug. 18 to Sept. 29 - Bay Area Idol - E.Y.U. Annual Talent Search Expo.

Venues throughout the Bay area. Eight open auditions for music and arts arena and is followed by semi-final contest to pick 25 best performers to compete at a final showcase. 727-321-0060.

Aug. 22 -  4th Fridays in Grand Central.
Grand Central Business District, from 1st Ave. N. to 1st Ave. S. and from 19th St. to 31st St. N. 5 to 9 p.m. Shops, nightspots and businesses open late with specials, entertainment and more. A Florida Main Street Community. Free.www.grandcentraldistrict.org 727-328-7086. 

Aug. 23 - The Gathering of Women.

Enoch Davis Center, 1118 18th Ave. S. Women's multicultural conference with speakers from around the community. Lunch provided. Advance registration suggested, $25. sister-sister@hotmail.com or 727-433-1352.

SEPTEMBER  

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Sept. 13 - AIDS Walk St. Petersburg 2008.
North Shore Pool. 9 a.m. Fundraiser walk to benefit the clients served by For AIDS Care Today (FACT). www.aidswalkstpetersburg.org or 727-523-AIDS (2437).

Sept. 20 - Crime Prevention Run and Family Festival in the Park.
Campbell Park. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5k run and family activities promote positive interaction between community residents and law enforcement. www.pcul.org or 727-327-2081.

Sept. 20 - CareFest 2008
CareFest is a week of compassion-related activities sponsored by Somebody Cares Tampa Bay that culminates with a day of service on Saturday, September 20.
View the St. Petersburg CareFest Volunteer Form

Sept. 27 & 28 - Folk Fest 2008.
Central Ave. between 11th and 13th St. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Art and music festival celebrating visual and performing artists who create primitive, intuitive and visionary art. www.creativeclay.org or 727-825-0515.

OCTOBER  

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Oct. 4 - Race For The Cure.

Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. and 7th Ave. N.E. 7 a.m. 5k run and 1- mile walk fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. Register at www.komensuncoast.com or 1-877-506-6927.

Oct. 19 - Bicycle Bash by the Bay.

Vinoy Park. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a fun filled day of bicycling activities. Bike rodeo, swap meet, demonstrations, vendors and exhibits. www.bicyclebash.com or 813-468-0064.

Oct. 25 - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

N. Straub Park. 9 a.m. Non-competitive 5k walk. www.cancer.org/stridesonline or 727-812-7006.

NOVEMBER  

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Nov. 15 - St. Petersburg Studio Tour 2008.

Throughout St. Petersburg. A self guided tour of professional artist studios. www.spstudiotour.com or 727- 323-ARTS.

Nov. - Festival In The Sun.

Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. and 7th Ave. N.E. 11 a.m. to dusk. Music concert and family fun festival. www.jannuslandingconcerts.com or 727-896-2276.

Nov. - Holiday Display Extravaganza 2008.

Throughout downtown St. Petersburg. Businesses showcase their holiday spirit in window decor and displays. Students of the Art Institute of Tampa competition. Downtown Business Association. www.stpetedowntownbiz.com

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