Lots to see and do at the Pier and Downtown

St. Petersburg is home to dozens of performing arts companies, museums, theatrical and concert venues, studios, galleries and outdoor festivals. The annual SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Arts Festival adds vibrant expressions of art on buildings and traffic signal boxes created by international and local artists. March 3 – 5 of this year, the streets of downtown St. Pete will come alive with the 19th annual Firestone Grand Prix. St. Pete Pride, a month-long celebration, is the biggest Pride event in Florida and ranks in the top 40 largest pride celebrations in the world. To learn about all of St. Pete’s events and festivals, please visit StPete.org/events.

AMERICAN STAGE THEATRE COMPANY

163 3rd St. N 727-823-7529

Americanstage.org

@americanstage

American Stage Theatre Company, founded in 1977, aims to tell powerful stories, in a bold way. American Stage presents five Mainstage productions in the 182-seat Raymond James Theatre year-round and an annual community musical at Demens Landing Park every spring. They also operate a drama school, serving both adults and children who are pursuing training in the performing arts.

DR. CARTER G. WOODSON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

2240 9th Ave. S 727-323-1104

Woodsonmuseum.org

@woodsonmuseum

The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, fondly known as The Woodson, is an institution in St. Pete’s African American community. Exhibits are dedicated to the rich history of the city, credited to the African Americans who played a crucial role in its growth since the late 1800s. It consists of gallery space, event space, and beautiful gardens, all providing a forum for the education and preservation of African American history, equal rights and social justice. The Woodson: Museum, Gardens and Visitor Center, a renovated and expanded museum is being planned. The 29,000-square-foot facility will include three galleries, a sculpture garden and a justice center, which can be used to host community conversations as well as serve as educational space.

Chihuly Collection

PRESENTED BY THE MOREAN ARTS CENTER

720 Central Ave.

727-822-7872

MoreanArtsCenter.org

@ChihulyStPete

Located in the vibrant Central Arts District in St. Petersburg, the Collection offers visitors a look at several of Chihuly’s series work: Chandeliers, Macchia, Drawings, Persians, Niijima Floats, Mille Fiori, Neon, and Ikebana, which have thrilled audiences around the globe. Each space has been designed individually to complement each installation, producing unique visual experiences. A temporary exhibition space features glass artists from around the country in rotating showcases in addition to the theatre which shows films about the work of Dale Chihuly, all included with admission to the Collection, as well as a visit to the Morean Glass Studio for live local glass-blowing demonstrations.

MOREAN ARTS CENTER

719 Central Ave.

727-822-7872

MoreanArtsCenter.org

@MoreanArts

The free Morean Arts Center Galleries feature more than 30 exhibitions each year that promote local, regional and national contemporary artists. Art classes and workshops are held for all ages and abilities year-round. At the Morean’s Glass Studio, watch working artists create magnificent glass pieces or book one-on-one or small group experiences. The Morean Center for Clay, housed in the restored Historic Train Station on 22nd Street South, is the largest working pottery in the Southeast with a goal of promoting and enhancing the education of contemporary and historic ceramics. Collectors, visitors and artists alike will appreciate the variety of highquality clay work available for purchase. Stop by and watch artists at work or get in on the action with custom hands-on pottery making.

THE DALI ' MUSEUM

One Dali Boulevard

727-823-3767

TheDali.org

@TheDaliMuseum

#TheDali

The Dalí houses more than 2,400 pieces of art by Salvador Dalí, including 96 oil paintings and eight of the artist’s renowned Master Works— paintings that measure more than five feet. A large geodesic glass bubble known as the enigma provides a kaleidoscopic view of the waterfront. The Dalí houses a helical staircase resembling a strand of DNA, recognized by Dalí as evidence of the divine in nature. Visitors can view eight of Dalí’s Masterworks in augmented reality to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning behind their complex imagery. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence, Dalí Lives gives Museum visitors an opportunity to learn more about Salvador Dalí’s life from the person who knew him best: the artist himself.

DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE ARTS - MAHAFFEY THEATER

400 1st Street SE

727-892-5767

TheMahaffey.com

@MahaffeyTheater; #TheMahaffey

Located in the heart of beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is a 2,031-seat cultural jewel featuring elegant ballroom space, spectacular waterfront views, and European box-style seating. Just steps away from the culturally vibrant downtown and minutes away from white sandy beaches and worldfamous museums, The Mahaffey hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – classical, pop, rock, comedy, dance, family, and the renowned Florida Orchestra.

GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

1925 4th St. N

727-821-8992

GreatEx.org

@GreatExKids

For over 35 years, Great Explorations has been Tampa Bay’s preeminent children’s museum supporting practical learning applications through a proven creative curriculum. Our mission remains focused on stimulating learning through creativity, play and exploration. One of America’s top museums for children, Great Explorations features interactive exhibits on