Ready or not, the holidays have begun! Two big celebrations open this weekend along with Pinocchio and an iconic Holiday concert. Check out a talk with a famous TV personality, do good by running or attending Good Folk Fest. Hear Veteran’s stories or, if you’re not done with Halloween, go to Ghostfest in a historically haunted neighborhood. The choices are great, and all yours to make!
Friday
St. Pete Run Fest
600 Block, DTSP
Participants come from all over the country to experience what BibRave rates the #5 Race of the Decade, and why St. Pete earned Condé Nast Traveler’s list of Top 10 Big Cities in the U.S. in 2020, – The St Pete Run Fest. Run the streets that earned St Pete “Best Street Art Cities in the World” and party post race in one of “America’s Hottest Cities to Live and Visit.”
Friday – Sunday, November 14th – 16th
Find schedules and more information HERE.
Winter Wonder Wharf
Sparkman Wharf, Tampa
Sparkman Wharf is bringing the holiday spirit back with Winter Wonder Wharf, a festive waterfront celebration for all ages. The highlight of the evening is the lighting of Sparkman Wharf’s iconic 30-foot Christmas tree, which officially dazzles and shines at 7:00 p.m.
Guests can enjoy a full holiday experience featuring snowfall on the wharf, music, and seasonal décor throughout the property. Families can capture photo moments with Santa in his sleigh, and an AR Workshop will host holiday crafts for all ages. Adding to the magic, Sparkman Wharf presents a fresh take on a holiday classic with live performances inspired by The Nutcracker.
Saturday, November 15th @5pm – 9pm
Find schedules and more information HERE.
Season Spectacular
Water Street, Tampa
Step into the magic of the holidays at the 4th Annual Season Spectacular. A night where twinkling lights, joyful music, and festive cheer fill the air!
The neighborhood will shimmer with thousands of sparkling lights, marking the official lighting of the neighborhood and the start of the holiday season. This beloved community celebration promises an enchanting evening filled with holiday wonder for the whole family. Admission is FREE.
Friday, November 14th @5pm – 9pm
Find schedules and more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
The Somebody Feed Phil phenomenon (on Netflix) comes to Tampa Bay with the appearance of Phil Rosenthal at the Mahaffey this weekend. I think it will be a fascinating evening, so the Mahaffey and Phil shine in the #RegistrySpotlight.
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal
The Mahaffey, DTSP
For fans of his show(s), this is an ultimate experience! Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator and executive producer of “SOMEBODY FEED PHIL” and “EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND”, as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author. Join Phil Rosenthal in a moderated conversation followed by an audience Q&A. Phil will be telling all the funny and true stories of his life, his television career, food, travel, friends and family.
Friday, November 14th @7pm – 9pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Saturday
GhostFest
Historic Roser Park, St. Pete
Just when you thought Halloween was over…
Did you know that the Roser Park neighborhood is one of the most haunted areas in St. Pete? Find out for yourself and come to this fun and spooky event.
Here’s what you can expect:
Saturday, November 15th @4pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Veteran’s Open Mic
FMoPA (Florida Museum of Photographic Arts), Tampa
In keeping with the honoring of veterans this week, FMoPA hosts an open mic where veterans can share their stories. FMoPA partners with Art2Action to host this special Veterans Open Mic. This long-running program has become a celebrated tradition in Tampa Bay, offering veterans, service members, and their families a platform to share their stories through poetry, spoken word, music, and performance.
Saturday, November 15th @6pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Pinocchio The Musical presented by St. Pete Opera
St. Petersburg Opera Co., St. Pete
Fast moving and comical, this one-hour opera adapted from Carlo Collodi’s timeless tale includes captivating scenes and songs that bring home the opera’s message of the importance of family, friendship and always telling the truth. Featuring easy-to-understand English lyrics with music by Mozart, Donizetti, Offenbach and Verdi. Pinocchio is the perfect introduction to opera, for the young and the young at heart.
Saturday, November 15th – November 23rd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
SHINE Mural Festival Finale
FloridaRAMA, St. Pete
The annual SHINE® St. Petersburg Mural Festival illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence reflecting St. Petersburg’s creative and vibrant spirit.
Celebrate this year’s SHINE Mural Festival at the official SHINE Origins Finale Celebration!
- Groove to a vibrant live DJ set by the incredibly talented Austen Van Der Bleek.
- Feast on gourmet eats available for purchase from FOMO Chefs, led by Celebrity Chef Johnathan Rodriguez of the Food Network.
- Celebrate and support this year’s incredible mural artists and the legacy of SHINE!
Saturday, November 15th @7pm – 10pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Sunday
Good Folk Fest Presented by Creative Clay
The Historic Coliseum, DTSP
Creative Clay’s Good Folk Fest celebrates 30 years of advocating and supporting artists with developmental disabilities. Featuring artists of all abilities is paramount to highlighting Creative Clay’s value of inclusion. This year, under the name Good Folk Fest, Creative Clay brings back the event to the Coliseum with the excitement of bringing folk art patrons and music lovers to celebrate 30 years of equality through art.
Sunday, November 16th @11am – 6pm
Find more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Thursday & Friday, November 13th & 14th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Manheim Steamroller Christmas Show
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Thursday, November 13th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
America
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Saturday, November 15th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend!
Cindy
