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
Looking for the Performing Arts Event Calendar?
See Upcoming Performances Here
Upcoming Events
October 2025
Public Speaking Practice Sessions at Thrive DTSP
October 28 from 1-2PM
Join our Public Speaking Practice Sessions, a safe, supportive space to strengthen your voice and grow your confidence. In just one hour, you’ll practice sharing your story or your topic of interest, receive encouraging feedback, and connect with a community of leaders who are learning together.
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Imagine Museum Presents Symphony of Shadows featuring Liz Glushko
October 28 from 5-7:30PM
An elevated Halloween night of cello, looping, and hauntingly beautiful music with Liz Glushko.
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November 2025
A Night of Classic Burlesque at the Palladium
November 1 at 8PM
Back by popular demand! Get ready for another unforgettable night of live band burlesque at the Palladium!
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4th Annual St. Pete Reads Lit Fest
November 1 from 11-4PM
The Cultured Books Literacy Foundation will host the 4th Annual St. Pete Reads at the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. The festival marks the start of National Family Literacy Month with a day of storytelling, artistry, and connection. The free community festival welcomes readers and creatives of all ages to enjoy author talks, workshops, live music, and spaces that celebrate how literature lives and grows in our city.
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Imagine Museum Presents Friendly Feud: A Game Night with a Twist!
November 4 from 5-7:30PM
Friendly Feud flips traditional trivia on its head. Instead of fact-based questions, players guess the most popular answers from surveys with 100 real participants. Social, unpredictable, and open to everyone, no encyclopedic knowledge required.
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GLOW: A SHINE Origins Experience
November 7 from 6-10PM
Celebration for the 11th year of the Shine Mural Festival - Going back to the ORIGIN, and honoring local artists and the birth of SHINE.
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Second Saturday ArtWalk
November 8 from 5-9PM
Explore 40+ galleries and studios across St. Pete during Second Saturday ArtWalk.
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Social Justice Book Club Reads Sky Full of Elephants at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
November 10 from 6-7:30PM
Please join us for the Foundation's monthly Social Justice Book Club, which is held in partnership with Tombolo Books.
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Gulfport Rising with Lynn Taylor
November 13 from 5-8PM
Gulfport Rising! Honoring the transformative power of art & community Brenda McMahon Gallery is proud to host Lynn Taylor and her new book “Gulfport Rising” that shares personal accounts from Gulfport residents about the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. This evening event will also honor the memory of Qi Crystal Energy owner, Melissa Loven. The gallery will have Melissa’s crystals for sale along with the art of other hurricane survivors, including Lynn Taylor & Nancy Poucher.
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The Fractal with special guest Rex Sheppard at ArtsXchange
November 14 from 6-9PM
Join us in an unpredictable Jazz journey.
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SHINE Origins: Mural Festival Finale
November 15 from 7-10PM
Enjoy a live DJ set by Austen Van Der Bleek, gourmet eats from FOMO Chefs led by Food Network’s Chef Johnathan Rodriguez, and celebrate this year’s incredible mural artists. Join us as we honor St. Petersburg’s creative spirit and the roots of SHINE, where art, community, and resilience come together.
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Tango Under the Stars - WADA Annual Fundraiser
November 20 from 6-9PM
Join us fro an unforgettable evening at WADA's second annual finraising event.
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Imagine Museum Presents A Night of Enchanted Melodies with Sardor Djumaev
November 25 from 5-7:30PM
Experience an unforgettable evening of classical, jazz, Disney, and iconic film melodies performed by virtuoso violinist Sardor Djumaev.
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Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
November 30 from 3:30-5:45PM
Spend your Sunday immersed in art and nature! This unique program invites visitors to embark on a journey that celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the role it plays in sparking human creativity.
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