EVENTS fine crafts where artists express ideas about the environment, the impending effects of climate When: Through September 30th change, and human relationships Where: St. Petersburg with the natural world. For hours Cost: $20 & up and special programming, visit Participants can run at their FloridaCraftArt.org leisure to help raise funds for the children of Johns Hopkins All Sensory Saturdays Children’s Hospital. hopkinsallchildrens.org/Giving/ at MFA When: Saturday, September 11th Events/Run-for-All-Children from 10am - 2pm Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Florida CraftArt 255 Beach Dr NE Presents Cost: Adults $20; children 7 to 17 “Environmentally $10; 6 and younger Free Engaged” The MFA welcomes families with When: Friday, September 10th - children with sensory sensitivities Saturday, October 23rd to explore the galleries each Where: Florida CraftArt, month, from 10 am to 12 pm. 501 Central Ave During this time, all rotating Cost: Free Admission audio components will be turned “Environmentally Engaged” is a down or muted to ensure a calm juried exhibition of handmade environment. mfastpete.org
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Fall 2021 CareFest When: Saturday, September 11th - Sunday, October 17th Where: St. Petersburg Cost: N/A - Volunteer CareFest is back! The celebration of volunteering and giving back to the community has returned for Fall 2021. Community members are invited to participate in local projects. Find more information and how to participate at stpete. org/CareFest.
Drag Queen Bingo for Pet Pal Animal Shelter When: Tuesday, September 14th from 7pm - 9pm Where: Punky’s Bar & Grill, 3063 Central Ave Cost: A donation of $10; 100% will benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter Reservations for seating must be made in advance. Call Punky’s at (727) 201-4712.
Friday Nights at the World Premiere: The People Downstairs Shuffleboard Club When: Fridays from 7pm - 10pm Where: Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr N Cost: Free for members and their guests. $10 per person for nonmembers, kids are free. A St. Pete tradition. Weather permitting. Volunteers and staff will help you get set up on a court and show you how to play. First come, first serve. Food and drinks are permitted. stpeteshuffle.com
When: Wednesday, September 15th – Sunday, October 3rd (see website for showtimes) Where: American Stage Theatre Company, 163 3rd St N Cost: GA $20 - $54 (see website) An endearing comedy about love, loss & healing by St Pete playwright Natalie Symons. Age Recommendation: 12+. americanstage.org/ peopledownstairs greenbenchmonthly.com/events
