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Clearwater and the surrounding communities are well known for offering many diverse special events, concerts and festivals. Following are a many of these exciting events on our horizon.
Scheduled Events
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Sept 21 - Lady Antebellum
Sept 29 - Crosby, Stills & Nash
Oct 7 Flavor of Jazz V, starring Richard Elliot
Oct 15-17 - Sesame Street Live
Oct 22-23 - ASYLUM and other ZOMBIE Encounters
Oct 24 - Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Oct 28 - Dillard's Fashion Show
Nov 4 - Benise The Spanish Guitar Tour
Nov 5 -Thomas Pandolfi
Into The Night with Gershwin
Nov 6 - The Hundred Dresses (Murray Studio)
Nov 6 - Jamey Johnson
Nov 7 - Clearwater Chorus Come Sing With Us!
Nov 11 - Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson
Nov 13 - The Hundred Dresses (Murray Studio)
Nov 13 - Girls Night: The Musical
Nov 16 - Harvesting for Scholarships
Nov 19 - An Evening with Al Pacino
Nov 20 - Gallagher
Looking for Intelligent Life Tour
Nov 22-23- Celtic Thunder - It's Entertainment
Nov 23-27 - Sister Strikes Again!
Late Nite Catechism 2 (Murray Studio)
Dec 1 - A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2010
Dec 9 - Margaret Cho
Dec 10 - Bowzer's Holiday Oldies Party
Dec 11 - Christmas with Amy Grant & Vince Gill
Dec 11 - Circle of Stars Reception
Dec 16 - A Peter White Christmas
Dec 18-19 - The Nutcracker
Dec 23 - A Christmas Carol
Dec 30 - Last Comic Standing
Dec 31 - Salute to Vienna - New Year's Eve Celebration
www.rutheckerdhall.com
Mahaffey Theater Schedule - Progress Energy Center in downtown St. Petersburg.
Oct 15 & 16 - Cirque Shanghai:BAI XI
Nov 13 - The Christmas Music of Manneheim Steamroller
Nov 18 - An Evening with Garrison Keillor
Jan 20, 2011 - Drumline Live
Feb 11, 2011- The Pink Floyd Experience
March 13, 2011- In the Mood
March 18, 2011 - Wizard of Oz
March 19, 2011 - Rythem of the Dance
March 20, 2011 - Romeo and juliet
April 19, 2011 - Monty Python's Spamalot
www.mahaffeytheater.com
Capitol
Sept 28 - Nikki Yanofsky
Oct 23 - Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Nobuyuki Tsujii
Nov 20 - Sutton Foster
Nov 26 - 4TROOPS
Dec 12 - Judy Collins
Jan 29 - Lind Eder
Cleveland St Downtown Clearwater
RuthEckerdHall.com
Ford Ampitheatre
Fri Sept 3 - Toby Keith
Fri Oct 15 - SugarLand
Seven great shows - one great price
Tickets available at MEGATICKET.COM
LIVENATION.COM
Rays Summer Concert Series
*Sat Sept 18 - 6:10pm - Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels - Hits like "Whatya Want From Me" and "According to You" will be performed by Adam Lambert and Orianthi
*Sat Sept 25 - 7:10pm - Rays vs. Seattle Mariners - Dierks Bentley will be performing hits such as "What Was I Thinking" and "Come a Little Closer"
raysbaseball.com
Coconuts Comedy Club
Shephards Resort, 601 S Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach
www.CoconutsComedyClub.com/cococlearwater.html
Improv Comedy Theater
Centro Ybor, Tampa
www.improvtampa.com
Ford Ampitheatre
Sept 1 - Creed
Sept 3 - Toby Keith's American Ride
Sept 5 - Disturbed Avenged Sevenfold
Sept 10 - John Mayer
Sept 18 - The Black Keys
Sept 25 - Rascal Flatts X Tour
Oct 1 - Rush Time Machine Tour
Oct 8 - Jonas Brothers
Oct 15 - Sugarland
LIVEnATION.com
St Pete Times Forum
Sept 16 - Tom Petty Heartbreakers
Oct 30 - Yogabba Gabba Live
LIVEnATION.com
Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival
Sun Sept 5 - 3:15pm
Featuring Disturbed, Stone Sour, Hell Yeah, New Medicine, Element, Hail the Villian, Airbourne, Avenged Sevenfold
1-800 Ask Gary Ampitheatre
4802 U.S.301 N. Tampa
rockstaruproar.com
Grandparents Ride Free
Thru 9/30/10
Grandparents ride free for an old fashioned train ride with every paid childs ticket.
Florida Railroad Museum
12210 83rd St East, Parrish
www.frrm.org
Dinner Theater
**Funny Money features a mild mannered CPA who runs into trouble when he picks up the wrong suitcase. Early Bird Dinner Theatre
200S McMullen Booth Rd
earlybirddinnertheatre.com
**Sweet Charity is a musical about the misadventers of a dance hall hostess.
Show Palace Dinner Theatre
16128 U.S. 19, Hudson
www.showpalace.net
Saturday Green Market
Every Sat AM - 8am-12:30pm
Fresh produce, seafood, cheese, pet products, plants and more.
Pioneer Park, Dunedin
Gulfport Art Walk
Fri Sept 3 - 6-10pm
50 local artists and craft vendors.
Unique shops, restaurants, restaurants and live music.
www.Gulfport.com
Tiki Time
Fri-Mon Sept 3 -6
Rum River's Labor Day Extravaganza will feature live music and family fun
Limbo & Hula Hooping, Bobbing for apples, family relay races, face painting, Polynesian Dancers, prizes and giveaways.
7811 Bayview St, Port Richey
www.rumriverbarandgrill.com
Celebrate Oldsmar
Sat Sept 4 - Noon-9pm
Live music by Sharon and the boys, food, carnival games and rides, family fun, inflatables and grand finale of fireworks.
Free admission and parking
R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Dr W
Oldsmar
Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival
Sat- Mon - 9am-5pm
Arts and crafts, handcrafted items, antiques and live entertainment. Food and beverages available
Free admission and parking
Tarpon Springs Municipal Parking Lot
Corner of Tarpon Ave and Alt US 19
Tarpon Springs
Summer Series Water Ski Show
Sat Sept 4 - 6pm
This Labor Day show features the Bay Water Ski Show Team (2010 Southern regional champions).
Free
130 Burbank Rd, Oldsmar
Corvettes at the Pier
Sat Sept 4 - 9am-4pm
Suncoast Corvette association presents it's annual show featuring 100 or mor cars startinf from 1952 to the present. Free
The Pier, 800 Second Ave NE
St Petersburg
Florida's Largest Home Show
Fri & Sat - Sept 3& 4 - 11am-8pm
Sun Sept 5 - 11am-6pm
More than 1,200 exhibitors
Tampa Convention Center
Gecko Fest
Sat Sept 4 - Noon - 10pm
Live music, street performers, vendors, a street dance and more.
Beach Blvd in Gulfport
Heyday
Through Sept 6
View the most Dynamic Period of American Circus through the photographs of Master Photographer Frederick W Glasier.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota
WWW.RINGLING.ORG
Our Town
Sept 10-12, 17-19
This play about families and love, marriage & death is based on Thornton Wilder's American Classic.
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
www.TarponArts.org
Tribute to Lena Horne
Sat-Mon Sept 11-13
Cabaret show featuring Jayne Trinette in a tribute to Lena Horne.
American Stage, St Petersburg
ameriicanstage.org
Mojo Tour 2010
Sept 16
Featuring Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
St Pete Times Forum
Livenation.com
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
$99 Fall specials
Fri - Sun Oct 29-31- Halloween Ghost Train
Thurs Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Feast
Seminole Gulf Railway, Fort Myers
www.semgulf.com
50s-60s-70s Hits
Sept 18 - Clearwater
Sept 25 & 26 - Hudson area
Oct 10 - Lakeland Ctr
Best show anywhere featuring music form the 50s, 60s & 70s
www.C24K.com
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure
Sat Oct 2
Competitive 5 & 10 K runs, Fun runs and walks.
Vinoy Park, St Petersburg
www.komensuncoast.org
Ringling International Arts Festival
Oct 13-17
Les Slovaks energetic new version of traditional dance with a generous dash of poetry
Sarasota
www.RinglingArtsFestival.org
The women's Half Marathon
Sunday Nov 21
Runners and walkers welcome. Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoms Society
St Petersburg
Register now at womenshalfmarathon.com
2010 Renaissance Festival at MOSI
The Renaissance Festival goes on weekend with Highland Games, live armoured jousting, human chess matches, fire-eaters, on-stage entertainment and much more.
www.bayarearenaissancefest.com
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
www.tarponarts.org
Murder Mystery Dinner Train Summer Sizzler
Wed- Sun Year round $99 special
Includes: Scrumptious Five Course Dinner, Comical Show & Nostalgic Train Ride & one night
at the Courtyard.
Seminole Gulf Railway, Ft Myers
www.semgulf.com
Friday Night Fun
Every Friday 5-8pm
Seafood or Chicken dinners will be available at a cost of $6.50. Bill Johnson and his Karaoke machine will enteertain from 7-11pm .
American Legion Post 119,
130 First Ave SW, Largo
(727)584-2038
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
TBPAC.ORG
Eight O'Clock Theatre
Largo Cultural Center
eightoclocktheatre.com
Hit the Pinellas Trail with Walking Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8:30am
Exercise your legs (and your mouth) with the walking club at Hale Activity Center.
330 Douglas Ave, Dunedin
(727)298-3299
Dilly Dally with Dali Family Fun Saturdays
11am -4:30pm Saturdays
Interactive "poster" talks and hands-on activities for the family.
Dali Museum
1000 Third St S, St Petersburg
salvadoredalimuseum.org
Comedy
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
Every Thursday - Open Min Nite
36657 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor
SNAPPERSGRILLE.COM
The Palladium at St Petersburg College
Musical shows, recitals, lectures, films and more.
Fri-Sun Sept 17-19 - A Little Night Music
253 Fifth Ave N, St Petersburg
www.mypalladium.org
2010 PHCC Foundation Performing Arts
Pasco-Hernando Community College Performing Arts Center, Ridge Rd, New Port Richey
phcc.edu/tix
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
largoarts.com
Spring Fever
Every 3rd Thursday 5:30-8pm
Come join with friends and slip into the weekend with live music and fun.
Poe Plaza
www.tampasdowntown.com
3rd Friday Series
Live entertainment throughout town with vendors and shops open late. Fun for everyone.
Main Street, Downtown Safety Harbor
On-going Events
Beautiful White Sand Beaches With Sparkling Clear Oil-Free Water
Clearwater and our beautiful West Coast Beaches have beautiful white sand beaches and clear water with NO traces of oil or any oil related products with the exception of maybe suntan oil residue from some of the many beachgoers enjoying our awesome Clearwater sunshine. Come join us for the vacation of a lifetime. We have so much to offer including swimming, snorkeling, boating, fishing and so many other water related sports. But don't forget our many other awesome assets such as Theme parks, zoos, shopping, biking and many more thrilling activities. But don't forget to take time and just enjoy your surroundings by just sitting on the beach or walking one of our many white sand beaches and feel the sand between your toes. Come join us- we're waiting for you!
GulfPort Art Walk
Every 1st Friday and 3rd Saturday of the month - 6 to 10pm
Live Street Music, Free trolley Rides
All shops and galleries open late
Beach Blvd South in downtown Gulfport
(727)417-5494
Second Saturday Gallery Walk
St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association
Participating Galleries offer extended hours on the 2nd Saturday evening each month with occasional special themes or on-site artists.
Canoe and Kayak to find treasures
Find Floridas treasures - Ocean,lakes, rivers and clear springs
Pick your adventure
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Chrystal River
www.fws.gov/chassahowitzka
For everyday adventures : outdoors.tampabay.com
Market in the Park
Every Saturday 8am to 1pm
Fresh produce, gourmet foods, plants, cooking demonstrations and more
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
(727)582-2100
Busch Gardens & Seaworld Fun Card
Florida residents get your Fun Card for these two amazing attractions. Visit all year round for one admission price for each attraction.
Lowry Park Zoo
Challenge the new Gator Falls.
See over 2,200 zoo animals.
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa
LowryParkZoo.com
Sunsets at Pier 60
Sunsets always available at Pier 60 along with arts, crafts and a variety of music nightly beginning two hours before sunset and ending two hours after sunset.
Market in the Park
Every Saturday - 8am to 1pm
Fresh produce, herbs and more
Pinellas County Extention, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
727-582-2100
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Vegas Style Slots are here
I-4 at North Orient Road, Tampa
seminolehardrock.com
Ringling Museum of Art
World-Renowned Collection of Special Exhibitions and Fine Art.
Features Ca d'Zan, Circus Museum, Museum of Art and The Historic Asolo Theater.
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
WWW.RINGLING.ORG
Murder Mystery Train
Murder mystery dinner train
Seminole Gulf Railway
www.semgulf.com
Paddle Your Kids
Enjoy a family getaway on scenic waterways.
See rare manatees and historic towns.
Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness
VisitCitrus.com
Free Ski Skow
Every Saturday - 6pm
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show performs on Tower Lake on Douglas Rd, Oldsmar.
Concessions available.
www.tampawaterski.com
Ride the Rails
First full weekend each month - 10am-4pm
Experience large scale model railroading with a live ride on the Largo Central Railroad. Runs through Largo Central Park. Donations Welcome.
101 Central Park Dr, Largo
(727)585-9835
Guided Hikes
Saturdays - 9am-11am
Free guided hikes through Brooker Creek Preserve's Education Center Trail.
Advanced registrations required.
3940 Keystone Rd, Oldsmar
(727)453-6800
Get Downtown Blockparty
First Friday of each month - 6-10pm
Blockparty with music by Suzette Jennings and Moodswingz.
Central Ave from Second to Third Ave
St Petersburg
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday of each month - 6-10pm
Arts and crafts and live entertainment by Rebakah Pulley and Free Range.
Free event
Gulf Porch on Beach Blvd
Music Fest on the Water
Sundays - 1-4pm
Free live music every Sunday
St Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave N, Downtown
www.stpetepier.com
Third Friday Music Series
3rd Friday of each month 6-10pm
Free live music , food vendors, stroll the shops.
John Wilson Park Gazebo, Safety Harbor
www.cityofsafetyharbor.com
Trolley Tour of Downtown St Petersburg
10am-5pm daily
30 minute tours. Stops at museums, Baywalk & the Pier. Loper trolley tour every 15 minutes from each stop. Exact change required.
Cost per trip: Adults - 25cents
65 & older 10 cents
5 & under - free
Farmer's Market
Every Wednesday 9am-2pm
Gourmet foods, assorted cheeses, fresh bakery products, fresh produce, seafood, house plants, food & beverages, honey and entertainment.
City Hall, 112 S. Osceola Ave
Downtown Clearwater
www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com
Weeden Island Preserve
This waterfront county park is known as a center for nature lovers. It's filled with canoe trails and scenic hiking trails through the pines, ,mangroves and the palms. It is occasionally hosts the artworks of local artists.
The preserve is open from 7 am to sunset.
weedonislandpreserve.org
Mystery Readers Group
Third Tuesday of each month at noon.
This group meets at the East Library to discuss mystery books.
Real Lives Film Series
Wednesdays at 2pm
This biographical film series lets you get to know about famous peoples lives.
Countryside Library
Family Storytime
Thursdays at 10am
Storytime for preschoolers and todlers
Countryside Library
Fitness Boot Camp
Mon., Wed. and Fri - 7:30am-9am
Four week sessions. Fees apply
Countryside Recreation Center
Back to Basics Tennis Clinic
Monday-Friday -9am-10:30am
Monday & Thursday - 6:30pm-8pm
Saturdays - 10am-11:30am
This adult clinic helps develop techniques, strategies and ideas. Fees apply
McMullen Tennis Complex
Get Fresh Tuesdays
Every Tuesday - 9am-3pm
Fresh fruits & vegetables, cheese, seafood, honey, baked goods, bread and more.
Herbs and plants, local arts and crafts & live music.
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Beach Blvd
www.gulfportma.com
Helicopter Rides
Cruise over the beach or water and enjoy the sights and sunshine
Call for Special Deals and reservations.
Clearwater Airpark, Hercules Ave
www.ExperienceverticalFlight.com
Morean Arts Center
Classes begin March 1st
Over 75 classes and workshops designed for artists of oll levels and ages.
Morean Arts Center
719 Central Ave
St Petersburg
www.MoreanArtsCenter.org
Ghost Tours
Find out what lurks in the shadows of Tampa Bay's most haunted places.
*Ghost Hunts
*St Petersburg
*Johns's Pass
*Tampa
727-398-5200
www.ghosttour.com
Extreme Jams
First Saturday of every month.
Free admission for bikers and skaters.
Helmets and waivers on file required.
Bikes from Noon to 3pm
Skaters from 3pm-6pm
Highland Skate Park, 400 Highland Ave
(727)518-3016
Saturday Sunsetson the Trail
Every 1st & 3rd Sat thru Sept 5 - 5-9pm
This free family event features live music and entertainment, crafters, performers and more.
On the beach trail from 104th Ave to 108th Ave
Treasure Island Beach
www.citreasure-island.flus/saturdaysunsets.htm
4TH Friday on Cleveland St
Every 4th Friday of each month - 5:30-10pm
Free live music. Local wares, food and kids activities.
Downtown Clearwater
Cleveland St 500-600 Block
www.4thfridayclearwater.com
Weeden Island Preserve Guided Hikes
Saturday mornings 9:00am
These free three mile guided hikes go through coastal mangroves and upland eco-systems
Pre-registration required. (727)453-6500
St Petersburg
Weedonisland@copinellas.fl.us
Music Fest on the Water
Every Sunday indefinately
Enjoy Classic Rock tunes, shopping and dining and adventure in the five floos of the pier.
The Courtyard at the St Petersburg Pier.
Key West Excursion
Summer savings
Ft Myers Beach to Key West
Half the fun is getting there
Key West Express