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  MAY  

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May 12 to 15 - Rays vs. Yankees.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS

May 16 - St. Pete Shuffle.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

May 16 - "Keeping Jazz Alive" B.K. Jackson Jazz Quintet.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts' Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. The Bayview Room. 7:30 p.m. $20. www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

May 17 - 49th Street South Festival.
Tangerine Greenway, along 18th Ave. S., from 49th to 52 St.S. Noon to 4 p.m. Parade and festival. 727-892-5561. 

May 17 - Arts Alive - Free Museum Day.
Six downtown St. Petersburg museums and attractions are open free to all Pinellas and Hillsborough residents. The Dali Museum, Florida Holocaust Museum, Great Explorations Childrens Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of History and Sunken Gardens are all open for free, in addition to galleries offering gift store discounts at the Florida Craftsmen Gallery and the Arts Center. www.stpete.org/artsalive 727-551-3250.

May 17 - Pier Aquarium's Kids' Fishing Tournament.
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Kids 12 and under learn to fish. Trophies and ribbons awarded. $1. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

May 17 - Counting on Fish exhibit opening - FISH-ful Saturday.
The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

May 17 - Saturday Afternoon Fun. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Lots of family fun, face painting and a character from Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443. 

May 17 - Sounds of Saturday. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "Key of Life" Listen and dance to outdoor music. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443. 

May 17 - Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.2: Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. The Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts' Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 8 p.m. Conducted by Stefan Sanderling. $21 to $56.  www.floridaorchestra.org, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

May 18 - Music Fest on the Water.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "Soul Scape" Enjoy music in the Waterside Courtyard. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

May 18 - Sunday Afternoon Fun. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Family fun with face painting. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

May 18 - Israeli Independence Day Celebration.
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 1 to 4 p.m. Internationally known artist “Moshav”. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.

May 21 - Tea Dance.
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dance and enjoy the music. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lessons by Arthur Murray Dance Studio. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.

May 22 - Romance & Rhapsody. Florida Orchestra Coffee Concert.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts' Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 11 a.m. $21 - $34. www.floridaorchestra.org, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

May 23 - St. Pete Shuffle.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

May 23- - Grandparent Photo Contest.
Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N. Photo winner reception. Capture your shining star in a photo and share your loving memory. Photo submission deadline is May 16. 727-893-7102.

May 23 to 25 - Rays vs. Orioles.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

May 23 -  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.

May 24 - 97X Memorial Day Backyard BBQ.
Vinoy Park. Noon to 10 p.m. Music, music and more music with Moto X demos and Open Volleyball tournaments. $10. www.97xonline.com

May 24 - Spring Back Into Health.
Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 3050 1st Ave. S. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breast Cancer awareness event sponsored by Women In Leadership. Pre registration requested 727-320-6125 or 727-278-6463.

May 24 - Saturday Afternoon Fun. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Lots of family fun, face painting and a character from Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443. 

May 24 - Sounds of Saturday. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "JoDell" Listen and dance to outdoor music. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443. 

May 24 - Star-Spangled Pops. Florida Orchestra Super Pops.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts' Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 8 p.m. Memorial Day salute with patriotic tunes by American composers. $21 to $56. www.floridaorchestra.org, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

May 25 - Music Fest on the Water.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "Big Night Out" Enjoy music in the Waterside Courtyard. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

May 25 - Sunday Afternoon Fun. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Family fun with face painting. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

May 26 to 28 - Rays vs. Rangers.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

May 26 - Salsa En St. Pete Summer Celebration.
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 4 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds and Salsa to Latin music in the Courtyard. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

May 28 - Oldies But Goodies Dance.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 3 p.m. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.  

May 29 to June 1 - Rays vs. White Sox.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

May 30 - St. Pete Shuffle.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

May 30 to June 1 - A Taste of Pinellas.
Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. and 7th Ave. N.E. Fri. 5 to 10 p.m., Sat. and Sun. noon to 10 p.m. Sample the best cuisine from over 50 local restaurants, enjoy music and children activities. www.allkids.org, www.tasteofpinellas.com or 727-767-8831.

May 31 - Saturday Afternoon Fun. The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Lots of family fun, face painting and a character from Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443. 

May 31 - Classic Auto Show. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 11 a.m. Outdoor auto show around The Pier approach. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443. 

May 31 - Sounds of Saturday. 
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "Lenny the DJ" Listen and dance to outdoor music. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443. 

May 31 - 6th Annual Puppy Love Benefit.
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 7 p.m.$50 or $375 for parties of 8, tickets available through www.petpalrescue.com or call 727.328.7738 Social hour with cash bar, live music and entertainment and a catered dinner. Benefits Pet Pal Rescue. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.

May 31 - Beethoven & Brahms. The Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts' Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 8 p.m. Conducted by Stefan Sanderling. $21 to $56.  www.floridaorchestra.org, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

JUNE 

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June 4 - NeighborWorks Week 2008 Luncheon.
Progress Energy Center Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 11:20 a.m. Celebration luncheon of a week long events highlighting the agency's and community efforts to promote affordable housing, home ownership and community revitalization. $50. www.stpetenhs.org or 727-821-6897. 

June 4 - Tea Dance.
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dance and enjoy the music. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lessons by Arthur Murray Dance Studio. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.

June 6 - St. Pete Shuffle.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

June 6 - Get Downtown.
Central Ave. between 2nd St. and 3rd St. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Festive street party with live jazz music and vendors. Bands to be announced. Breakfast Optimist Club. Free. 727-393-3597.

June 7 - AWAPS Pancake Breakfast.
Albert Whitted Airport, 451 8th Ave. S.E. First Sat. monthly, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society invites you to fly-in or drive-in for a monthly breakfast. $10 adults, $2 children. www.awaps.org or 727-822-1532.

June 7 - ROV Workshop - FISH-ful Saturday.
The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 2 p.m. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

June 8 - Music Fest on the Water.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "Late Night Brass" Enjoy music in the Waterside Courtyard. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

June 8 -  "ABBA - The Music."
Progress Energy Center for the Arts' Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 7 p.m. Come dance, sing and have the time of your life! $32 to $42. Group discounts are available contact kayers@mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5716, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

June 11 - Oldies But Goodies Dance.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 3 p.m. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.  

June 13 - St. Pete Shuffle.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

June 13 to 15 - Rays vs. Marlins.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

June 14 - Gallery Walk.
Throughout downtown, 5:30 p.m. Take a Walk on the Art Side. Enjoy an evening of visual art and see what's new at downtown galleries, meet artists and gallery owners. Downtown Arts Association. Free. www.stpetearts.org or 727-821-6767. Dine-A-Round and Enjoy the Arts, 5 to 10 p.m. Hop aboard the shuttle to receive a flyer that list the members of the Downtown Arts Association, participating restaurants and their special offers. www.loopertrolley.com.

June 14 & 15 - Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival.
Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. and 7th Ave. N.E. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A celebration of dance, arts, colorful costumes and food. Steel drums, Calypso, Salsa, Reggae music fill the air. $10. www.tampacarnival.com or 727-327-1277.

June 14 - International Young Eagles Day.
Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pilots make dreams of flight come true for young people. Free. www.youngeagles.org, www.awaps.org or 727-822-1532. 

June 15 - Music Fest on the Water.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "Ladyfingers" Enjoy music in the Waterside Courtyard. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

June 17 to 19 - Rays vs. Cubs.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

June 18 - Tea Dance.
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dance and enjoy the music. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lessons by Arthur Murray Dance Studio. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.

June 19 - Juneteenth Candlelight Vigil.
Spa Beach. 8 p.m. Vigil in observance of the African American Emancipation Day. www.juneteenth-stpete.org or 727-743-6792.

June 20 - St. Pete Shuffle.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

June 20 - "Music with a Beat" The Latin Roots Quintet.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts' Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. The Bayview Room. 7:30 p.m. $20. www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.

June 20 to 22 - Rays vs. Astros.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

June 21 - Juneteenth Family Festival.
Campbell Park. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A celebration to commemorate African American freedom. Music, comedy, career fair, drum making, head wrapping, community service information, arts and crafts vendors and food. www.juneteenth-stpete.org or 727-743-6792.

June 21 - Hurricanes - FISH-ful Saturday.
The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 2 p.m. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

June 22 - Music Fest on the Water.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "On Que Players" Enjoy music in the Waterside Courtyard. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

June 25 - Oldies But Goodies Dance.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. noon to 3 p.m. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.   

June 27 - St. Pete Shuffle.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 7 to 11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083.

June 27 -  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.

June 28 - St. Pete Pride.
Grand Central District, Central Ave. between 21st and 28th St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Promenade and street festival. Music, car and motorcycle show, vendors, arts and crafts, films, community agencies and much more. www.stpetepride.com or 727-388-9435.

June 29 - Music Fest on the Water.
The Pier,  800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. "Charlie Souza and the New Tropics" Enjoy music in the Waterside Courtyard. Free. www.stpetepier.com or 727-631-6443.

June 30 to July 2 - Rays vs. Red Sox.
Tropicana Field. www.raysbaseball.com or 888-FAN-RAYS.

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 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 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 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 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 - The Vans Warped Tour 2008.

Vinoy Park, Bayshore Dr. and 7th Ave. N.E. 11 a.m. to dusk. Continous music on three stages. Alternative rock concert and family fun festival. $28.50 advance, $30 day of. www.jannuslandingconcerts.com or 727-896-2276.

AUGUST  

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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. 

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. 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. 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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