Tampa Bay Events

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February 2nd, Pier Community Forum: 7 p.m. at the Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S. St. Pete. At the forum, participants can hear from the Pier Advisory Task Force and provide input on alternatives as St. Petersburg continues its community discussion about future possibilities for The Pier. For more information, visit www.stpete.org or call 727-892-5779

February 2nd, Gulfport City Council Meeting: City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Call (727)-893-1012 for more information.

February 3rd, Wills & Financial Planning for Parents of Small Children: Experts will demystify the process of creating a will, and discuss specific issues regarding minor children, as well as offering assistance filling out forms on-site and answering questions. The program is open to the public and free of charge. Dinner will be served, and childcare will be available. Please register by contacting Tyler Hickley at (727)-344-2684 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Wegner Hall, Our Savior Lutheran School, 301 58th Street South, St. Petersburg. 6:30 p.m. 

February 3rd, Senior Citizen Discount Day: 10% OFF everything in the store for seniors (Except case priced items & those already discounted). Nature’s Food Patch. www.naturesfoodpatch.com

February 4th, Big Bang Show: Top local talent competing for a $1,000 grand prize. Celebrity judges, audience decides the winner. Hosted by Got Jokes? Improv, 8:00 p.m. at NOVA 535, 535 9th Ave, St. Pete.

February 6th, Harlem Nights Productions Presents: A Raisin in the Sun: Celebrate Black History Month with the first play to be performed at the Fort Harrison Hotel. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, available online at www.harlemnightsbenefit.org, are $25 per person or 10 tickets for $20 each. Call 1(888) 559-0008 for more information.

February 5th, B.B. King and Buddy Guy: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 8:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 5th, Gulfport Art-Walk:  Beach Blvd. S. (Waterfront District), 6 – 10 p.m. Contact (727)-322-5217 for more information.

February 6th, Lion’s Pancake Breakfast: 4630 Tifton Drive, Gulfport, 7 a.m. Contact: 727-321-5717

February 6th, Tim Conway & Friends: Featuring Chuck McCann and Louise DuArt. Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 6th, Ultimate Tailgate Pawty II: Presented by the Wag Mag and the City of Clearwater to benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas. A full day of events and tailgating provides fun for all ages, including a vendor lineup offering something for everyone. The Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg will offer a variety of canine shows & demonstrations, and appearances by Duncan & Daisy, the HSP Mascots, plus games and contests! Crest Lake Park, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, go to www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org

February 7th, The Dumb Show: Hawk and Wayne perform long form improvisation at American Stage, St. Pete. 8:00 p.m. For more information, go here.  

February 7th, Spirituality, Meditation and Music Workshop: Internationally honored Dr. Judith Alstadter, concert pianist, music educator, lecturer and recording artist, will conduct a Spirituality, Meditation and Music workshop in the Peace Chapel at Unity Church of Clearwater from 1-3 p.m. Dr. Alstadter is a Julliard and Yale University School of Music graduate.  Suggested love offering for the workshop is $15.

February 9th, Vienna Boys Choir: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 9th, Body Care Discount Day: 15% OFF all Body Care (Except those already discounted). Nature’s Food Patch. www.naturesfoodpatch.com

February 10th, USF Soccer Walk On Try-Out: The USF men’s soccer team will hold an open walk on try-out from 1-2:30 p.m. at the USF Soccer training ground located between the Intercollegiate Athletics Facility (IAF) and the USF Soccer Stadium. Attendees must be full time students of USF – as per NCAA rules – and must pick up a physical packet from the receptionist desk in the main lobby of the IAF. Participants must get a physical and have the physical forms filled out by a medical doctor and returned to assistant coach Bryheem Hancock in the men’s soccer office by Feb. 5 in order to be eligible for the try-out.

February 11th: Natural Health and Wellness with your Family Seminar: 6:30pm-8pm. Stocking your Herbal Medicine Chest, Music Therapy in the Home, Homemade Herbal Cleaners, and much more! $35. Register Online at http://www.massageredefined.com/online_scheduling or call 813-831-9420 to RSVP.

February 11th, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 8:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.
         
Febraruy 12th, An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr.: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 8:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 12th, Bill Haley’s Comets: The band will be performing at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa in the Bearinoff Theatre along with special guest "Chantelle". This intimate setting will seat only 150 people so those attending get a up close and personal concert. Tickets are $25 show only, dinner with show $50 and VIP with dinner, show and photo with the band. Dress in 50's attire for free gifts. For more information please call 727-741-8014 www.tampabaycomedy.com.

February 12th, Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball: Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include lip smacking Louisiana cuisine.  Music is Cajun Zydeco, Blues and Jazz.  If you choose, dress with flair, with colorful masks and elegant costumes.  Ticket sales and a silent auction will benefit a variety of Kiwanis charities including Pinellas Hope, and H.E.A.T. Contact:727-415-8326

February 12th – 28th, Later Life:  Venue Ensemble Theatre presents A.R. Gurney’s Romantic Comedy about second chances. Performances are Feb 12- 28, 2010.  Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm.  Tickets are $15.  Group Discounts available for parties of 10 or more.  Seating is limited. For reservations call   727-822-6194   or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

February 12th and 13th, Faries Inc: An Enchanting Valentine’s Tale in dance, circus arts and musical theatre. Show starts at 7:30, pre-show starts at 7:00. $28 for adults, and $18 for students. Call (727)-587-6793 for tickets. Visit www.fariesinc.org for more information.

February 13th, Pinellas Genealogy Society Annual Education Seminar and Book Sale: The noted and featured guest speaker will be Dick Eastman. Mr. Eastman will present four classes on Genealogy Searches on Google, Where is Genealogy Software Headed, The Organized Genealogist and Photographing Old or Delicate Documents and Photographs.  There will also be four break-out group classes.  Lunch can be provided with early reservations.  Join us to break-down brick walls and go home with door prizes.  Largo Library Jenkins Room. See Pinellas Genealogy Society website for registration form, hours and more information plus driving instructions at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flpgs .

February 13th and 14th: 7th Annual San Gennaro Festa: LIADO, The Italian American Women of Today proudly presents its 7th Annual San Gennaro Festa, an Italian Festival at the Safety Harbor Marina.  This fun filled family event, reminiscent of the New York City Feast of San Gennaro, will allow all to experience the joy and excitement of an old street festival. For additional information call Barbara at 727-724-4045 or visit www.sangennarofesta.com.

February 13th, Centennial Valentine’s Day Dance: Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 8 – 11 p.m. and door opens at 7:30 p.m. Live Band – Lloyd John’s Gulfbay 18-Piece Big Band. Snacks and prizes. $12 at the door.  Contact: 727-893-1070.

February 13th, Gladys Knight: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 8:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.
      
February 13th, Eckerd Theatre Company Presents: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 13th and 14th, Nation: Live performance of the play based on the Terry Pratchett novel filmed at the National Theatre in the UK rescreaned at the Captiol Theatre, Downtown Clearwater. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 14th, Match Making Festival Tea Dance: Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.,  Gulfport. 1 – 5 p.m., ages 50 plus!  Speed dating, relationship coaching, dance lessons and dance. Tickets $25 at www.matchmakingfest.com or $35 at the door. 

February 14th, Steve Lawrence: Ruth Eckerd Hall. 2:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.
    
February 14th, The Florida Orchestra: Ruth Eckerd Hall. 7:30 p.m. Stefan Sanderling conducting. www.rutheckerdhall.com.  

February 15th, Le Grand Cirque: Ruth Eckerd Hall 7:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 16th and 17th, Vitamin Sale Day: 20% OFF All Vitamins (Except those already discounted).  Nature’s Food Patch. www.naturesfoodpatch.com

February 16th, Pier Community Forum: 7:00 p.m. at the .W. Cate Center, 5801 22nd Ave. N., St. Pete. At the forum, participants can hear from the Pier Advisory Task Force and provide input on alternatives as St. Petersburg continues its community discussion about future possibilities for The Pier. For more information, visit www.stpete.org or call 727-892-5779

February 16th, Free Wellness Memory Screenings: Educational Consultants Group will offer free wellness memory screenings in their Brandon office. If you are an older adult and you are wondering about your memory, consider getting a wellness memory screen. Please call (813) 373-0016 or register online at www.ecgcares.com

February 17th, Irish Rovers: Ruth Eckerd Hall 1:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com

February 17th, Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution Clearwater Chapter Meeting: Meetings start at 11:30 with a social period, a luncheon at noon, followed by Lewis Harris who will present the February Program on an ancestor of his who was in President Lincoln’s box at the Ford Theater the night he was assassinated. Cost is $18 per person paid in advance, $20 at the door. Suggested attire is sport coat and tie. Wives and guests are encouraged to attend. Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd. Call 727-535-1833

February 18th, City of Gulfport Election Meet the Candidates Forum: Learn about important Gulfport issues and how the candidates stand on them. Gulfport City Hall. 7:00 p.m. 

February 18th - 20th, A Chorus Line: The Broadway Play comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 18th, Brandi Carlile: The Columbia Records recording artists performs at The Captiol Theatre, Downtown Clearwater. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 19th, Mindi Abair: Saxiphonist singer/songwriter. The Captiol Theatre. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

February 25th, Clergy Outreach Seminar: The Alzheimer’s Association and Educational Consultants Group are reaching out to the African American community by hosting a Clergy Outreach Seminar. Two sessions are available: 11a – 12n and 4p – 5p. Light refreshments will be provided. For additional information or to register, contact Educational Consultants Group by phone at (813) 373-0016 or online at www.ecgcares.com, or the Alzheimer’s Association at (813)684-1296.

February 27th, Yappy Hour: Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro. 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Fundraiser for Great Pyranees Rescue (www.floridapyrs.org) Helping raise money ,and to find forever homes for adoptable dogs. Clearwater Wine Bar & Bistro on beautiful Clearwater Beach, has a great selection of Food, Wine, and also Live Entertainment featuring Jason Longoria. Come support your local rescues. Bring your dogs out for a night on the town.

February 27th, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Ruth Eckerd Hall. 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.
    
February 28th, Celtic Crossroads: Ruth Eckerd Hall. 1:00 p.m. www.rutheckerdhall.com.

March 6th, “Rock and Roll into Spring” Luncheon and Fashion Show: Fundraiser to support the Dunedin Youth Guild Scholarship Fund.  The Fund awards college scholarship to area students.  Last year over $10,000 was awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as college students from continuing education. Seating is limited.  Tickets are $30.00 and can be reserved by calling 727.734.0394.

March 7th, Connie Francis: The legendary American pop singer performs at Progress Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $47 to $77, or $102 for VIP (includes backstage access, meet and greet). Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, go to www.mahaffeytheatre.com.

March 13th and 14th, 3rd Annual Green Frog Moon Festival: This Arts and Crafts festival be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will have hourly raffles, silent art auction, food & entertainment.  Entertainment includes many local musicians, spotlighting Native-American Flutist and storytellers. . Festival proceeds go to Sacred Lands Preservation and Education, Inc., a non-profit organization. Admission is free, & donations are accepted. Sacred Lands, 1620 Park Street N., St. Pete. For more information, call Saundra (727)-744-9978 or Dorris (727)-347-0354. www.sacredlands.info.

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