MARCH 2023 EVENTS

Sunken Gardens Flamingo Festival

When: Sunday, March 5th from 12-4pm

Where: Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St N

Cost: Free with Admission

Show your love of flamingos and celebrate our young flock’s birthday! Wear pink for $1 off admission! Kids’ activities led by Great Explorations

Children’s Museum and music. Free with Gardens admission or membership. Beer, wine, and “flamosas” available for purchase. stpete.org/events

Celebrate Women’s History Month at Woodfield Fine Art

When: Opening reception Friday, March 10th from 5 - 9pm; Exhibit Dates run from March 10th - April 1st

Where: Woodfield Fine Art, 2323 Central Avenue

Cost: Free Admission

Celebrate Women’s History Month by seeing the mixed media creations of Eileen Marquez from her Goddess Series of Inspiring Women collection. woodfieldfineart.com

Florida Antiquarian Book Fair

When: Friday, March 10th from 5pm - 9pm; Saturday, March 11th from 10am - 5pm; Sunday, March 12th from 11am - 4pm

Where: The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N

Cost: $10

The oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeastern United States, and one of the largest in the nation. floridaantiquarianbookfair.com

10th Annual Awakening Festival

When: Saturday, March 11thSunday, March 12th

Where: 400 Bayshore Dr NE

Cost: Free

The Awakening Festival serves to bring the community together to share the many paths to health, wellness, and spiritual connection. This family-friendly event is open to all, including furry friends on leashes. Live Music, Drum Circle, Yoga, Artist Demos, Indie Market, Pet Adoptions, Food Vendors and more! awakeningfestival.org

Florida’s Carnivorous Plants Talk & Plant Sale

When: Thursday, March 16th from 6pm - 7:30pm

Where: Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St N

Cost: Free with paid admission or membership

Learn about Florida’s carnivorous plants! Presented by Kenny Coogan, author of the new book “Florida’s Carnivorous Plants”. Held in our large Garden Room. stpete.org/events

2023 Historic Kenwood Artist Studio Tour: “Art in the ‘Wood”

When: Saturday, March 18th & Sunday, March 19th from 10am - 5pm

Where: Historic Kenwood Cost: Free, Self-Guided

More than 30 artists will showcase their artwork at 21 stops in Historic Kenwood. Get a glimpse into their creative process, homes, and studios. For map and details, visit kenwoodartistenclave.org/ artist-studio-tour/

Off The Rails St.Pete

When: Thursday, March 23rd from 7:30 - 8:30pm; doors open at 6:30pm

Where: The Venue, 500 24th St S Cost: $20

Part conversation, part performance, and all heart. Using stories and comedy, Tami turns a mirror on her Type-A, well-planned, people-pleasing tendencies to remind us that in those moments when we’re holding on tight, the best way forward may be to just let go. growplaybelong.com/store/offthe-rails-st.pete

St. Petersburg Opera Company Presents Fidelio

When: Friday, March 24th at 8pm; Sunday, March 26th at 2pm; Tuesday, March 28th at 7:30pm

Where: The Palladium, 253 5th

Ave N

Cost: $15 & up

Beethoven’s only opera has captivated audiences worldwide with its themes of justice, freedom, and the power of the human spirit. Sung in German with English translations above the stage. stpeteopera.org

Tall Ships® St. Pete

When: Thursday, March 30thSunday, April 2nd

Where: Port St. Pete

Cost: $10 & up

A 4-day maritime celebration as the Port St. Pete becomes an Official Host Port of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Gulf Coast Series! A rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on this 2023 fleet of tall ships. Enjoy fine festival foods and food trucks, craft beers, music, street performers, and festival marketplace. Tallshipsstpete.com

SVdP Cares Empty Bowls 2023

When: Saturday, April 1st from 11am - 3pm

Where: Clay Center of St. Petersburg, 2010 1st Ave S

Cost: $25

Benefiting SVdP CARES, Empty Bowls features beautifully handcrafted bowls created by passionate artists for guests to take home as a reminder that everyone’s lives should be filled with hope. There will be delicious local soups, live music, silent auction, and guests can meet some of the families and Veterans that have overcome homelessness. 100% of proceeds go toward ending hunger and homelessness in our community. svdpsp.org/ annual-events/empty-bowls/

For more events, or to submit an event, visit greenbenchmonthly.com/ events