Cheers to all the amazing Moms out there. Show her how much you appreciate her with an outing she’ll never forget! RTB is here to help. Who shines in the #RegistrySpotlight?? Find out here.
Thursday and Beyond
Emerging Artists 2024 Opening Reception
The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, Largo
The County arts agency, Creative Pinellas, is proud, once again, to present this year’s talented group of emerging artists. They represent a wide swath of arts genres and get to showcase their talents in the gallery until July 21st. The opening reception is always a fun event with opportunities to meet the artists, check out their work, get some great nibbles, and meet with friends in the arts community. There is also live music and performances to enjoy. The event is free, so you have no excuse to miss it!
Thursday, May 9th @6pm – 8pm
RSVP and find more information HERE.
Opening – A Little Night Music
Francis Wilson Playhouse, Clearwater
A Little Night Music is full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration, regret and desire. Sondheim creates a stunning tour de force when he takes Ingmar Bergman’s comedy of manners, Smiles of a Summer Night, and turns it into a musical of masterful execution and elegance. Winner of four Tony Awards, this is a musical work that has forever entranced the world of theatre. Winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Thursday, May 9th – Sunday, May 19th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Ongoing – Final Weekend: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Eight O’clock Theatre/Largo Cultural Center, Largo
An infamous story of love, murder, and revenge featuring unforgettable characters, unexpected laughs, and some of the most chilling and theatrical music ever written for the stage (Sondheim), this masterpiece will surely leave you wanting more. Eight-time Tony winner (including Best Musical), Sweeney Todd is a tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat that has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.
Runs through Sunday, May 12th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
St. Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival
Vinoy Park, DTSP
A waterfront festival with tons of authentic tacos, premium margaritas and great live music is coming to downtown St Pete’s Vinoy Park on Friday & Saturday, May 10th & 11th. The St Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival will feature over 25 tacos vendors, many great margaritas and other cocktail options, great live bands, cold beer, games, prizes and so much fun! VIP tickets available. (General adm only $7.00)
Friday & Saturday, May 10th & 11th
Find tickets, event & Concert schedules, and more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
Heather Rippert shines in the #RegistrySpotlight and in her solo show at Galvez Woodfield Fine Art — not just her art, but her journey, strength, and bravery. If you meet her, you’ll understand what I mean.
The Golden Thread – The Art of Heather Rippert
Galvez Woodfield Fine Art, St. Pete
The work is gorgeous, and the woman is one of the most extraordinary you will meet – so do yourselves a favor and do just that. Come to Galvez Woodfield Fine Art this Friday or Saturday and say hi, see her beautiful art and hang out with your ‘Burg friends and neighbors as you step into a realm of divine beauty at the opening of Heather Rippert’s solo exhibit.
Friday & Saturday, May 10th & 11th @5pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Roy Wood Jr. – Happy to Be Here Tour
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
The Emmy-nominated Roy Wood Jr. has entertained millions across stage, television, and radio. In 2015, he joined “The Best F#@ing News Team” as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy-nominated The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Comedy Central continues its long-standing relationship with the talented comedian and actor, collaborating on two podcasts –Roy’s Job Fair and Beyond the Scenes – as well as his third hour-long stand-up special, Imperfect Messenger, now streaming on Paramount+.
Friday, May 11th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Saturday
FAMILY FUN – Painting in the Park at MFA
Museum of Fine Arts, DTSP
Bring your little artists downtown for a day of hands-on fun at the Museum of Fine Arts! This event will include 10 art and activity stations for kids to create their own masterpieces inspired by the MFA Collection, including chalk art along Bayshore, an archaeology dig inspired by the MFA’s antiquities galleries; a pop-up poppy field inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Poppy”; and so much more! Participants will receive a Painting In The Park Passport to help guide them to each station and will earn a stamp as they complete each activity. Once they’ve completed their passport, they’ll receive a prize. Activities are for toddlers, tweens, and in-betweens, and adults are welcome to join in on the fun, too! Admission is FREE
Saturday, May, 10th @10am – 2pm
Find more information HERE.
Groovehive Market X
La Femme Institute, Palm Harbor
Saturday, May 11th @11am – 4pm
Find more information HERE.
**Bonus Event**
100 Discs Exhibit
St. Pete Shuffle, DTSP
100 shuffleboard discs will be transformed into 6-inch round pieces of art by some of your favorite St. Pete artists. Each one will be for sale and help raise funds for the club’s Historic Preservation Fund. The show will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 5 to 9pm, during Second Saturday ArtWalk.
Saturday, May 11th @5pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Mother’s Day
Here are some “out of the box” ideas for Mom!
Fused Glass Floral Bouquet Workshops
Morean Workshop Space, DTSP
Thursday – Saturday, May 9th – 11th
Find tickets, class times, and more information HERE.
Mother’s Day at Imagine Museum
Imagine Museum, DTSP
Sunday, May 12th @10am – 5pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Moms Rock!
Vertical Adventures, St. Pete
Sunday, May 12th @10am – 6pm
Find tickets (Mom is free), and more information HERE.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater
Sunday, May 12th @10am – 12pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Mother’s Day Brunch w/ Live Painting by Patricia Kluwe Derderian
The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach
Sunday, May 12th w/ Seatings from @10am – 2pm
Find reservation, and more information HERE.
Free Pops in the Park for Mother’s Day
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa
Sunday, May 12th @7:30
Find more information HERE.
Giselle
Straz Center for the Performing Arts – Ferguson Hall
Saturday & Sunday, May 1th & 12th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Diana Ross in Concert
The Sound, Clearwater
Thursday, May 9th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
An Intimate Evening with Sting – The Florida Orchestra
The Mahaffey Theater, DTSP
Thursday & Friday, May 9th & 10th @8pm – SOLD OUT
Find tickets HERE.
Chris Stapleton – With Special Guests Grace Potter & Nikki Lan
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Friday, May 10th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have fun and stay safe out there! Love to all the Moms!
Cindy
Don’t forget to send your events to: cstovall%@gmail.com
