The St. Pete Arts Alliance hosts workshops, classes, talks and special events to bring our arts community together. Many are free – and online events are often recorded for later viewing.
In addition, our members and artist grantees are quite busy in the community. Check our calendar below to see what artsy event you can attend next!
There are dozens of art events happening in St. Petersburg almost every night of the week. We track as many as we can, so please note this is not an all-inclusive list.
Also, check out our Education page for more information about upcoming Arts Business related events.
SPAA Members: Submit Your Events Here
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Upcoming Events
September 2025
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience: Special Concert
September 25 at 8PM
A Soul-Stirring Musical Journey. Step into a world where the deep, resonant tones of Mississippi Delta Blues and cinematic visuals meet the majesty of a symphony orchestra. Featuring a live appearance and recorded multimedia narration by Hollywood icon and Mississippi son Morgan Freeman, along with performances by musicians from the Ground Zero Blues Club. Join us for an immersive and poignant journey through sound, culture and storytelling. Featuring The Al Downing Jazz Youth Group in pre-concert performance in the lobby.
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Free Public Speaking Practice Sessions at Thrive
September 28 from 1-2PM
A supportive one-hour practice space where aspiring speakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders share their stories, receive kind feedback, and grow their confidence together.
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Living Room Sessions: An Intimate Night of Poetry and Sax
September 30 from 8-10PM
Join Zeta the Babe, CJ on percussion, and featured poets for a night of spoken word and live saxophone. This special evening is about connection, collaboration, and community.
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October 2025
Poetry Open Mic at the Studio@620
October 1 at 7PM
Come be part of our amazing poetry community! Sign up to read a poem when you arrive. Not a writer? That is ok! Folks who just love to listen to poetry are highly encouraged to attend! Enjoy as part of the audience, discover our diverse local literary talent and provide them with valuable feedback on their work!
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World Smile Day at Great Explorations
October 3 from 10:30-4PM
We’re teaming up with our friends at Klement Family Dental, proud sponsors of our Smile Spot exhibit, to make this a truly grin-worthy day! Enjoy smile-worthy games, crafts, and special giveaways while supplies last. It’s a day all about celebrating the power of a happy, healthy smile.
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We Run These Streets 5K with the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
October 4
We're marking our first 10 years of impact with a community-driven 5K for all ages and abilities. Join us October 4 to celebrate the beauty of South St. Pete, build ties with neighbors and friends, and improve the health of our community!
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Movement & Making with Queer Expression
October 5 from 1:45-4PM
Join us in creating a sacred container for queer + trans joy through play, crafting, & dance 🫧🪩💫 Come explore creative movement & inner child healing as a form of revolutionary practice!
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Are+Be Yoga and Market with Brown Care Collective
October 10 from 7-10PM
Experience community care in action with Brown Care Collective's Are+Be Yoga and Local Vendor Market.
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We Built This City: Women Artists of SHINE Opening Reception
October 11 from 5-8PM
Each year during the SHINE Mural Festival, the Morean highlights mural artists who have participated in past events and/or will be featured in this year’s lineup. For 2025, we recognize the incredible contributions of our local female muralists and the color and vibrancy they have brought to our city. For every painted wall, there is an artist with a studio practice, and this exhibition seeks to make the connection between the two.
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Second Saturday ArtWalk
October 11 from 5-9PM
Second Saturday ArtWalk unites six St. Pete arts districts into one vibrant arts destination, with over 30 galleries and studios open from 5–9 p.m. Many venues debut new exhibits during this monthly event.
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Social Justice Book Club Reads The Serviceberry at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
October 13 from 6-7:30PM
Please join us for the Foundation's monthly Social Justice Book Club, which is held in partnership with Tombolo Books. This month we are reading The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
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Museum Minis with Tombolo Books
October 15 from 10-11AM
Museum Minis with Tombolo Books invites children ages 0 to 5 years old and their favorite grownups to join us in the galleries every third Wednesday for an art-filled storytime! From shapes to colors and artists to animals, there is always something fun to discover at the MFA.
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Rumba Flamenco Night at Artsxchange
October 17 from 6-9PM
Guitarist and vocalist Rodolfo brings the vibrant energy of the guitar to the Artsxchange stage.
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Meet & Greet with Sue Johnson
October 18 from 6-8PM
Meet painter Sue Johnson during this Gulfport Night Market. Sue uses joyful colors and interesting textures to create her works. She believes 'at its best, emotion and experience impact the direction of all my artistic creations'.
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Bonfire Poems at Book + Bottle
October 22 from 6:30-8:30PM
A themed poetry open mic with featured poets Denzel JG, Rose Cervantes, Sara Dziekonski, and Alyssa Harmon.
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PACT: Poetry and Sax Concert at the Palladium
October 23 at 6PM
The PACT: Poetry and Sax Benefit Concert & Showcase is a semi-theatrical benefit concert created and hosted by Zeta The Babe, a nationally recognized sultry vocalist and saxophonist whose performances have inspired audiences across Tampa Bay, Houston, and beyond. Known for her unique blend of live instrumentation and emotional storytelling, Zeta invites you into a one-night-only experience that blurs the lines between open mic, concert, and stage play.
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Tito Puente Jr. at Artsxchange
October 24 from 6-9PM
Join us in celebrating a night of salsa honoring the legacy of the late Tito Puente.
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Old Southeast Artist Enclave Studio Tour
October 25 from 10-4PM
Join us for the OSE Artist Enclave 2025 Studio Tour in the Old Southeast, St. Petersburg’s officially designated Artist Enclave, where artists live, work, and share their craft with the community. Explore unique studios, meet local artists, and discover handmade art and crafts in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood. Self-guided, free, multiple locations, just grab a map at the info tent in The Chattaway parking lot (358 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705) or at any participating studio on the day of the event.
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Free Themed Car Show & Trunk or Treat at the Imagine Museum
October 26 at 10AM
Step into an all-day Halloween celebration where spooky meets spectacular. Cruise Halloween on Central with themed cars, explore live glassblowing, enjoy festive music, scavenger hunts, trivia, crafts, costume contests, a pet parade, and shop our exclusive glass pumpkin collection only at Imagine Museum.
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