EVENTS Latin Jazz Fest When: Friday, July 9th - Sunday July 11th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Where: The Palladium, 253 5th Ave N Cost: $25 Produced by David Manson & EMIT, in partnership with the Palladium Theater. mypalladium.org
Resonate Sound Bath When: Sunday, July 11th (2nd Sundays) from 11am - Noon Where: Awakening Into Wellness, 2126 1st Ave S Cost: $25 Choreographed to encourage stress, tension, and anxiety reduction. Ages 15 and over event. soundhealingstpete.com
St. Pete Vision 2050 Workshop #4 (of 4) When: Wednesday, July 14th from 6:30pm - 8pm Where: Zoom Cost: Free The city is requesting your input to help inform future decisions and guide plans, programs, and services throughout the city and in support of its sustainable, resilient, and equitable growth over the next 30 years. stpete2050.com
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St. Pete Burger Fest! When: Saturday, July 17th from 4pm - 7pm Where: Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr SE Cost: Free Admission Bugers, Beer, & Blues gulftobayfta.org
PAVA’s Cool Art Show When: Saturday, July 24th from 10am - 5pm, Sunday, July 25th from 10am - 4pm Where: The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N Cost: Free Admission See ad on next page for details. pava-artists.org
St. Pete Brewfest When: Saturday, July 31st from 2pm - 6pm Where: Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave S Cost: GA $45 All-you-can-sample tickets allows participants unlimited tastings from the offerings of St. Pete’s best breweries, with proceeds benefiting Pours for a Purpose. dtspbrewfest.com To submit event info, or view more events, visit greenbenchmonthly. com/events.
GREENBENCHMONTHLY.COM / JULY 2021
Sunrise Sale shoppers pose for pictures. Photo by Brian Brakebill
Sunrise Sale: Pajama Party & Discount Extravaganza! By Erin Cody Thursday, July 15th will be the 48th annual Sunrise Sale in Downtown St. Pete, and it is not to be missed! “We’re hoping that this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, and that shoppers will embrace the quirky and fun ‘shop in your PJ’s’ theme,” says Tami Simms, president of the Downtown Business Association (DBA), who mounts the event lead by DBA board member Eileen Epright.
Pajama-rama! That’s right, starting at 6:43 am, the early-morning super-sale in the heart of downtown is also a fantastic pajama party! The PJ theme and awesome community participation even got a mention in the New York Times a few years ago. Shoppers are encouraged, but of course not required, to wear their jammies. It makes for a wonderful atmosphere, and some businesses even have special discounts for those in their PJs. Just get there early to nab the best deals of the day!
#SunriseSale2021 The event is not only a great deal, but a unique St. Pete experience and a whole lot of fun. “The ability to support our local businesses, to get outside and do something fun - it puts a smile on your face!” Tami enthuses. “There’s also the fun of running into your neighbors and friends who are out shopping. We’re encouraging shoppers to check in on Facebook and use the #SunriseSale2021, and there’s talk of a random prize to be selected among those who check in.” For more into and to check out all the fantastic Sunrise Sale deals, visit the Downtown Business Association’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DBAStPete. We hope to see you early-morning on July 15th in your bedtime best - and don’t forget to check in on Facebook with #SunriseSale2021!
