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A night day at the museum

Let the surrealist art at The Dalí melt your mind. | Photo via @sabio28

Museums are the cultural hubs of TBAY. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Tampa or St. Pete, or simply plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 20 museums to visit in our area.

Arts

The Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg | $0-$32
This glass and concrete architectural marvel contains the largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s artwork outside of Spain.

Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement, St. Petersburg | $0-$25
The modern building lives right in the heart of downtown St. Pete with 2,000+ objects related to the American Arts and Crafts movement, from rare furniture and ceramic tiles to fine art and leaded glass.

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa | $10-$12
The collection is comprised of photographs ranging from historical to contemporary times. The museum currently boasts an exhibit packed with rock and roll photographs by photojournalist Jay Nolan.

Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor | $25
The nonprofit, mirrored mosaic venue boasts an ODD-itorium, magical unicorn, and giant elephant sculptures — in addition to its slate of classes and events.

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Events

Thursday, June 12

“Focal Point: The David Hall Photography Collection” | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Tampa Museum of Art | $25 | It’s opening day of the latest exhibit, diving into the collector’s pieces from 20th-century masters like Berenice Abbott, Eugène Atget, and Edward Weston.

Pilates in the Park | 6 p.m. | Tampa Riverwalk | Free | Rock your core with this high-energy class from BODYBAR Pilates — BYO-mat and good vibes.

Wine & BBQ: A Food & Wine Pairing event | 6-7:30 p.m. | Thrive DTSP | $70 | No need to grill, just chill and enjoy five tasty bites paired with wine blends.

Strawberry Shortcake and Study Hall | 6-9 p.m. | Industrious, St. Petersburg | $0-$43 | Bring the project you keep shuffling to “next week for a work session, breakout group work, and a little strawberry treat.

Friday, June 13

6th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Festival | 5 p.m. | Tampa City Hall | Free | Watch city leaders hoist the flag into the air, then join the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition for a festival with entertainment, free food, and local vendors.

Tampa International Fringe Festival: “Flamencodanza” | Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15 | Times vary | Kress Contemporary, Tampa | $15 | The guitar and dance duo delights with what’s been called the “best show of dance and physical theatre Hollywood Fringe 2022.”

Saturday, June 14

2025 Father’s Day BOGO Admission | Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Florida Aquarium | Price of admission | Bring that father figure in your life to see creatures like paddlefish and forever-young axolotl — purchase your tickets in person to get the deal.

Via Corazon Summer Street Soirée | 5-8 p.m. | Water Street Tampa | Free entry | Kick off summer with free food and beverage samples, wellness and beauty activations, raffles, and giveaways from Water Street’s top spots.

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News Notes

Announced

Silver Airways just stopped operations. Before the closure, the airline offered flights from Tampa International to Fort Lauderdale, Pensacola, and Key West. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Open

Welcome to the Urban Jungalow. Tampa’s newest vegan and gluten-free spot opens soon on West Cass Street. The latest concept from the founder of SOHO Juice Company and Plant Life will offer “wellness-focused grab-and-go options and handcrafted functional beverages.” (That’s So Tampa)

Coming Soon

It’s not déjà vu. Lolita’s is moving back to its old Central Avenue location. The popular wine and cheese snackery will shut down its current spot at the Morean Center for Clay at the end of the month. Lolita’s will reopen on Central Avenue in mid-July. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Eat

Gone are the days of hunting for the Cipolla Rossa Pizzeria truck. The wood-fired pizza brand is now serving its pies at the Burg’s Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe. Plus, there’s new menu additions like garlic bread, Italian meatballs + vodka meatball and Buffalo chicken pizzas. (I Love the Burg)

Real Estate

The historic YMCA building in downtown St. Petersburg is still sitting unoccupied. The Tampa Bay Times dug into the Mediterranean Revival-style building’s history + why it’s still closed. (Tampa Bay Times)

Plan Ahead

727 Day — otherwise known as July 27 — is quickly approaching. And the Sunshine City plans to celebrate the area code holiday in style, with a drone show with 1,000+ drones + DJ sets and tunes from local bands. (I Love the Burg)

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The Wrap

Yesterday, we quizzed you all on “What kind of eatery would you like to see more of?” The answer isn’t too surprising: 55% of readers want fast-casual healthy spots. The second pick with a strong 25% of the vote was lunchy bits. Hard agree.

While the market adjusts, we’ve pulled together some lunches on the cheap. Share your fave healthy picks to add to our list.

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