05.21.2025

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Two people kneel in a bricked crevice tending to a wood-fire kiln at the Morean Center for Clay.

Ceramicists load the wood-fire kiln. | Photo via the Morean Center for Clay

We’re a pretty artsy community here in Tampa Bay, from the dozens of art galleries spread across our area to our bounty of art festivals like the annual SHINE Mural Festival, Gasparilla Festival of the Arts + the Mainsail Art Festival.

Ready to try your hand at the creative arts? We’ve put together guides for a whole host of crafty hobbies, featuring info on class times, stores where you can hunt for supplies, and studios to get you on your artistic journey.

Want us to dig into another creative pursuit? Let us know.

Events

Wednesday, May 21

From the Vault: Steelbach Wine Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Armature Works, Tampa | $125 | They’ll uncork the special selections from the Steelbach wine vault, and you’ll loosen your belt for dishes like pork belly porchetta and osso buco.

“A Century of Skinner” | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater | Free | Listen to decades of tunes as the venue honors its historic organ with “A Retrospective Review of the Life and Times of E.M. Skinner Organ, Opus 552.”

Thursday, May 22

Water Conservation Workshop: Conquering Landscape Challenges | 6-7:30 p.m. | J.W. Cate Recreation Center at Northwest Park, St. Petersburg | Free with registration | As we head into a steamy summer, learn how to effectively irrigate your backyard paradise.

“The Butterfly’s Evil Spell” | Thursday, May 22-Saturday, May 31 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $52 | In this play, García Lorca’s world of beetles, fireflies, and other magical creatures is disrupted when a hypnotic, wounded butterfly enters their dewdrop paradise.

Friday, May 23

Saturday, May 24

Spring Fling: Day of Play & Family Fun | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | FloridaRAMA | $5 | Spring into summer by towing the whole fam along for art, crafts, games, food, music, anf market vendors presented in collaboration with Sunshine City With Kids.

Sunday, May 25

2025 Clearwater Honor Fest | 6 p.m. | 450 S. Lake Dr., Clearwater | Free entry | Honor local men and women who have served our country with a ceremony and speeches, then shop a vendors market + grab food and drinks.

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Fun fact: It’s been 10 years since the Align™ pant was released — lululemon’s buttery-soft, functional yoga pant that’s amassed many a devoted fan.

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News Notes

Announced

It’s finally time. We have an opening date for Busch Gardens’ Wild Oasis realm: Friday, June 6. The kids area features a Tree Top Drop ride, a BMX and motocross show, a drone show, and an all-new meerkat habitat. Here’s a look-see. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Open

Duff’s Famous Wings just started slingin’ wings in Seminole Heights. The famous Buffalo-based wing joint is in the old Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe location. What’s on the menu? Wings, duh, plus burgers, and plenty of snacks. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Eat

Now from the team who brought you Streetlight Taco + Rocca: Bar Terroir. The new South Tampa French wine bar opens on 3636 Henderson Blvd. on Thursday, June 5. Diners can expect marble checkered floors, burgundy banquets, escargot, steak frites, beef bourguignon, and plenty of booze. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Coming Soon

We recently rolled out our local ice cream guide, and we have a new scoop. Wildflower Ice Cream opens on Saturday, May 31 in Greater Woodlawn. The New Zealand-style creamery will offer 10,000 possible flavor combinations, including dairy-free options. (I Love the Burg)

Civic

Take your street’s flooding issues — kinda — into your own hands. As we head into the rainy season, St. Pete leaders are looking for folks in the Adopt-a-Drain program to cleanup of their storm drain once a month. You can still join the program, and stints last two years. (WUSF News)

Eat

Treat yourself to an evening of culinary artistry + world-class winemaking this Sunday, May 25 at A Terrace Wine Dinner with Jackson Family Vineyards. Limited reservations are available to indulge in this five course gourmet meal for the ultimate Sunday funday.*

Sports

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