Clearwater Events
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.
Recurring Events
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.
Jungala coming in Spring 2008
Lowry Park Zoo
Meet Lucy the new baby Panther
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
Mystery Dinner Train 2008
Mystery shows, fun and food.
www.semgulf.com
Celebrating 20 Years, 2,000 Animals #1 Family-Friendly Zoo
Thrilling rides, zoo shows and more
Lowry Park Zoo marks it's 20th anniversary with $10 admissions on the 20th of April, May, June, August, September, October and November
Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa
LowryParkZoo.com
Sun and swim at the Best Beach in the US
Anytime.
Fort De Soto's North Beach has been named the top US beach in the US by TripAdvisor. Swim or sunbathe on this tranquil beach featuring soft white sand and clear water. But don't forget some of the area's other awesome beaches such as Clearwater Beach, Sand Key Beach, Caladesi, Honeymoon Island, etc.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Vegas Style Slots coming Soon.
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
Wed., Thurs. & Sunday - "Caloosa Get Your Gun"
Fri. & Sat. - "A Hard Day's Death"
Murder mystery dinner train
Seminole Gulf Railway
www.semgulf.com
Scheduled Events
Mahaffey Theater Schedule - Progress Energy Center in downtown St. Petersburg.
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr, Largo
May 2- 11 - Thurs, Fri, Sat - 8pm; Sun -2pm -Lend Me A Tenor
Monday May 12 - 7:30pm Spencer Davis Group
Friday May 16 - 8pm- Firefall
Wednesday May 28 - 7:30pm - Cowsills (Hair, We Can Fly)
Wednesday July 30 -7:30pm- Juice Newton (Unplugged)
largoarts.com
Fit4AllKidsVille
Dance Dance Revolution, virtual rowing and more
Dinosaurs Hollywood Style until May
Great Explorations - The Childrens Museum
1925 Forth St N, St Petersburg
www.greatex.org
Michelangelo, Bernini, Giotto
200 works of art and historical objects
Don't miss this once in a lifetime limited engagement opportunity.
Vatican Splendors, Florida International Museum
244 Second Avenue North, St Petersburg
www.floridamuseum.org
Daliwood
Runs through June 1
Dali & Film - Features paintings that inspired movies and movies that inspired art
Dali Museum, 1000 Third Street Sout, St Petersburg
www.DaliandFilm.com
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Saturday May 10 - 8pm- Bill Maher
Saturday May 12 - 8pm - Todd Rundgren
Thurs (7:30pm), Fri (8pm) & Sat (8pm) May 15-17 - Larry the Cable Guy
Saturday May 24 - 8pm- Natasha Bedingfield
June 10 (6pm) & June 11 (11Am & 6PM) Go Diego Go Live!
Wednesday June 18 7pm- True Colors (features Cindi Lauper, The B-52"s, Rosie O'Donnell, Deborah Cox, The Cliks and Host Carson Kressley
Sunday June 15 - 7:30pm- Melissa Etheridge
Monday July 7 - 8pm - Pat Benatar
Wednesday July 30 - 8pm - Mark Knopfler
Thursday July 31 - 8pm - Return to Forever
Saturday August 9 -7pm- Hippiefest
1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
Tickets also available at Ticketmaster
RuthEckerdHall.com
(727)791-7400
Bay Walk
Friday May 9- 7-10pm - Salsa
Saturday May 10 - 5-9pm - Mike Barnes
Friday May 16 -5-9pm - Classic Keys
Saturday May 17 - 6-9pm - Christopher Santucci
Friday May 23 - 7-10pm - Salsa
Saturday May 24- 6-9pm - Harmony and Keys
Shop, dine and be entertained.
2nd Ave N & 2nd Street N
yourbaywalk.com
Concert Calendar - Ford Ampitheatre
Friday May 9 - Tim Mcgraw
Sunday May 25 - Steve Miller Band with Special Guest Joe Cocker
June 8 - Stevie Nicks
July 3 - Motley Crue
July 22 - Poison
July 30 - Journey
August 2 - Projekt Revolution
Tickets on sale now
Florida State Fairgrounds
LIVENATION.com
Hats
Closes May 11
A musical that encourages women to celebrate life.
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa
TBPAC.com
Lend Me A Tenor
May 2-11 Thurs thru Fri (8pm); Sun (2pm)
A hysterical Eight O'Clock Theatre production.
eightoclocktheatre.com
Sweeny Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
May 6-11
A thrilling musical broadway thriller.
Mahaffey Theater at The Progress Energy Center
BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com
The Florida Aquarium
Saturday May 10 & Sunday May 11
Special rates for Mother's Day. Free admission with one paid admission.
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
May 6- 11
A musical thrillerby Broadway Across America.
Mahaffey Theater At The Progress Energy Center, St Petersburg
BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com
WWW.sweeneytoddtour.com
Miles For Moffitt
Saturday May 10 - registration starts at 6am
Race/walk starts 7:30am
5k run/fitness walk & 1 mile fun run/walk benefits cancer research programs at Moffitt and honors cancer survivors with a celebration ceremony.
University of Florida Sun Dome (USF)
MilesForMoffitt.com
St Stefano's 2008 Spring Greek Fest
Fri - Sun May 9-11
Vendors from around the world, homemade Greek cuizine, events for all ages.
Dancing, food, fun, etc
3600 76th St N
www.SuperGreekFest.com
Angels vs Rays
Friday May 9 - Dollar Dog Night
Saturday May 10 - 7:10pm - International Night
Sunday May 11 - 1:40pm - Family Fun Day
Yankees vs Rays
Monday May 12 - 7:10pm
Tuesday May 13 - 7:10pm
Wednesday May 14 - 7:10pm
Thursday May 15 - 4:10pm
raysbaseball.com
Mom Rides Free
Sunday May 11
Moms ride the train free with the purchase of one child's ticket.
Florida Railroad Museum
US 301, Parrish
www.frrm.org
98 Rockfest Thrives on the Edge
Sunday May 11 - 11am - 9pm
Features 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Serj Tankian, Shinedown, and more.
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
www.98rock.com
Side Door Jazz
Thursday May 15 - 7:30pm - Nate Najar Trio
Thursday May 29 -7:30pm - Stan Hunter Quartet
The Palladium at St Petersburg College
253 Fifth Ave N, St Petersburg
WWW.MYPALLADIUM.ORG
Civil War Days
May 17 - 9 am - 4 pm
24th Annual Heritage Village Skirmish
Civil War era games and music
Military Drills and more.
www.pinellascounty.org/heritage
The Lion King
May 8 thru June 22
Tickets on sale now
Broadway's Award Winning Best Musical
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
lionkingtour.com
ABBA - The Music
Sunday June 8 - 7pm
The ultimate tribute to Abba including hits like Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes All, Momma Miia and more.
Mahaffey Theater
www.MahaffeyTheater.com
Giovanni
Friday June 13 (7:30pm)
Sunday June 15 (2pm)
Tuesday June 17 (7:30pm)
Performed in Italian with English Subtitles
The Palladium at St Petersburg College
253 Fifth Ave N, St Petersburg
WWW.MYPALLADIUM.ORG
Dave Matthews Band
Wednesday July 9th
Special guest Gomez
Ford Ampitheatre
LIVENATION.com
Hooters Ford Ampitheatre
Friday May 9 - Tim McGraw
Saturday June 28 - Toby Keith
Friday July 25 - Brooks and Dunn
Saturday August 16 - Rascal Flatts
Friday August 29 - Kenny Chesney
Friday September 19 - Brad Paisley
Friday October 10 - Martina McBride
MEGATICKET.COM
Forever Plaid
July 11- August 17
The Heavenly Musical Hit
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
TBPAC.ORG
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers On Tour
July 16
Special Guest Steve Winwood
TOMPETTY.Com * AEGLIVE.COM
Tickets also available at Ticketmaster
Neil Diamond Live
Friday October 24
One night only
St Pete Times Forum
NEILDIAMOND.COM