Saturday, February 8th from 5:00PM-8:00PM, meet international artist, Maya Eventov. Maya creates sculptured textural acrylic canvases using a palette knife technique. Her creative vision includes nature scenes, portraits and abstracts. Maya's works evoke feelings of happiness, well-being and joy of life. Come meet her, see her latest collection, and have her personalize any work you purchase. Show continues through March 8th.

Art Harvest is a yearly tradition for the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin. It began as a small sidewalk craft show. Today it is the largest juried fine arts show in the Tampa Bay area. Over hundreds of artists convene in Dunedin each year to show and sell their one-of-a-kind art. They compete for $10,000 in prize money. It is now in its 60th year! The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin’s Art Harvest is the primary funding source for our mission of training women to be leaders in our community and community outreach. The League’s current focus is chronic hunger and literacy in North Pinellas County. We supply children at various elementary schools in Pinellas County nutritious food for the weekends, clothing, shoes and hygiene products. We give out scholarships to graduating seniors and have given out over $100,000 over the years.

The Art Deco movement was birthed from a time of artistic experimentation and was defined by numerous movements in modern art, representing the same artistic experimentation and boldness which led to the beginnings of a 2,000 square foot art center that has since grown to nearly 50,000 square feet of facilities serving over 80,000 visitors annually. This event is a celebration of all of those who have come through our doors over the last five decades and will include a seated dinner, libations, live entertainment, dancing, and more!

Art Harvest is a yearly tradition for the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin. It began as a small sidewalk craft show. Today it is the largest juried fine arts show in the Tampa Bay area. Over hundreds of artists convene in Dunedin each year to show and sell their one-of-a-kind art. They compete for $10,000 in prize money. It is now in its 60th year! The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin’s Art Harvest is the primary funding source for our mission of training women to be leaders in our community and community outreach. The League’s current focus is chronic hunger and literacy in North Pinellas County. We supply children at various elementary schools in Pinellas County nutritious food for the weekends, clothing, shoes and hygiene products. We give out scholarships to graduating seniors and have given out over $100,000 over the years.

The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic (PGDC) Race Weekend is a three-day celebration that includes an amazing Health & Fitness Expo, a 15K, 5K, Half Marathon, 8K, and four multi-event Challenges. Participants can enjoy breathtaking views along the flat, out-and-back waterfront course on beautiful Bayshore Blvd. After the race, there's a Q-105 Post Race Celebration along the Hillsborough River, including one free Michelob Ultra for all registered participants (21 years or older), live music, and an exciting awards presentation. All this while supporting the youth charitable organizations and youth running related and high school programs supported by the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To date, as a result of the 48-year-old PGDC Race Weekend, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association has donated over $6.5 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, the Friends of Tampa Recreation and youth running related and high school programs.

Ybor Chamber’s Fiesta Day is a family-friendly, FREE “street festival” celebration commemorates the Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Jewish and German immigrants that settled in Ybor City in the late 1800’s as the cigar factories thrived. Fiesta Day attracts families and people of all ages. The event originally started as a “verbena” or day of rest for the cigar workers who settled in Ybor City’s “Cigar City Capital of the World” from Spain, Cuba, Germany and Italy. It now attracts thousands of passionate people to the festival’s exquisite ethnic food and entertainment. Ybor City’s famed “La Setima” or 7th Avenue is closed to traffic and the festival celebrates the “Best of Ybor” and includes ethnic food, arts & crafts, and music on our 7th Avenue Stage.

This special evening brings together Broadway Ball and Opera Tampa Grand Gala for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Broadway, opera, dance, music and arts education – all of the transformational artistic foundations the Straz delivers best. Begin the evening with cocktails and a silent auction before moving to Morsani stage for a gourmet dinner prepared by our chefs at Maestro’s. You’ll have a chance to bid on unforgettable bespoke items and experiences at the live auction. And you’ll thrill to powerful live performances throughout the evening. Top off your night with desserts and dancing in the lobby. The Gala raises vital funds in support of our world-class programs that inspire and uplift our community.

Event Highlights: - A scenic 5K run/walk for participants of all ages and fitness levels - Health and wellness expo featuring local vendors, free health screenings, and educational workshops - Fun activities for the whole family Why Participate? This event supports Hearts of Valor Inc.’s mission to raise awareness and provide vital support for individuals living with cardiovascular disease through education, financial assistance, and community engagement. Your participation makes a difference!

The Pin Party is an annual bowling fundraiser benefiting the youth in foster care at Joshua House, a local non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for children in foster care that have been abused, abandoned, and neglected. All proceeds raised from the event go directly to provide therapeutic wrap-around services and life enrichment activities for the children and teens in care at Joshua House. Participants will enjoy bowling, facepainting, balloon artist, 50/50 and silent auction and more!

Save The Kids Roaring 20's Gala Come join us for a night of glitz and glamour at The Orlo House & Ballroom! Get ready to step back in time to the Roaring 20's with our fabulous gala. Dress to impress in your best 1920's attire and enjoy a night of music, dancing, and fun. Help us raise funds to support children in need while having a blast. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will celebrate their conquest of Tampa with a festive celebration that will include live music and merriment, as Tampa’s favorite pirates make ready to leave the city from Sparkman Wharf! Situated along Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, Sparkman Wharf (615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602) is Tampa’s new outdoor waterfront destination. It celebrates the best of Tampa – good weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.

For half a century, artists and art lovers from all parts of the country migrated annually to the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, where the country’s most accomplished artists and rising stars vie for nearly $100,000 in prize money and scholarships, including the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award. The March 2025 Festival will showcase artists and their work to include ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. This event will also feature the works of local young artists and a weekend full of live entertainment.