lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near St Petersburg & Clearwater

Mark your calendar for Dining Out For Life 2025. We are excited to be celebrating our 20th Annual Event!

Join The Florida Holocaust Museum and The James Museum as we pay solemn tribute to the lives lost during the Holocaust.

Step into a vibrant spring scene with our Spring Day Blooms St Pete Paint Party event!  Join us at 3 Daughters Brewing for a fun-filled evening where you can sip, paint, and create a stunning masterpiece with bright blossoms and fresh springtime colors.

This month, in collaboration with Eckerd College’s National Poetry Month Reading Series, Poetry at The Dalí welcomes poet Natalie Diaz to our stage.

Join us for a captivating fusion of bonsai artistry and craft beer at Bonsai and Brews, hosted at the iconic Grand Central Brewhouse in St. Petersburg's vibrant Grand Central District.

Bucs fans, mark your calendar! In partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach is set to host its biggest and boldest Bucs Beach Bash yet on NFL Draft weekend (April 24-27.)

20 years ago, a group of preservationists, artists, and citizens approached the shuffleboard club with an idea: what if we opened the club up to the public on Friday nights, so the community could see what an amazing place this is?

Join us for a day of shopping and creativity along Beach Blvd S in Gulfport! Local businesses and talented artists have come together to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience filled with unique gifts and art.

An Outdoor Craft Festival on Main Street in Downtown Dunedin

Join our Abduction Prevention class, a comprehensive course designed to equip you with essential self-defense skills for real-world safety.

This workshop combines the Firearm Safety and Fundamentals course with the Concealed Carry classroom training into one hands-on session, fulfilling CCW/CWL/CHL requirements.

Join us for the 12th annual Los Vinos de Dalí, a spectacular evening of art, flavor and philanthropy.

Come check out the classics at the brewery during our car show, complete with dancing and a free concert by LC Williams & The Driver!

Join The FHM, CyberWell, and The Henry Jackson Society for a powerful three-part speaker series that will empower you to recognize online antisemitism and misinformation while learning how to manage all that digital information.

In the heat of the moment when chaos is happening around you and tunnel vision is setting in, you need to know what to expect before, during, and after a self-defense incident.

Experience an unforgettable night of jazz, blues, and Latin music with renowned guitarist Carl Amundson. Don't miss this exclusive performance!

With our special exhibition The Subversive Eye: Surrealist and Experimental Photography from the David Raymond Collection, keyboardist Jennifer Theuer Růžička, alongside vocalist Fred Johnson and bassist Tim Conwell, explore the exhibition through sound.

An engaging discussion with author and philanthropist Michèle Gerber Klein. Gerber Klein will be joined by Dr. Kimberly Macuare, Director of Education and Co-Director of Innovation Labs at The Dalí to discuss Surreal: The Extraordinary Life of Gala Dalí.

Free family-friendly concert of popular movie tunes performed by the North Pinellas Community Band. No cost but donations are always appreciated! The North Pinellas Community Band is proudly directed by Mr. Austin Shook.

Join us at Practically Pikasso for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own tortilla warmer out of durable stoneware clay! Under expert guidance, unleash your creativity as you mold and shape your unique design.

Join us for Derby at The Pier on May 3rd, 3-9 PM at Spa Beach Park, St. Pete Pier. Enjoy casino games, contests, and a live Kentucky Derby viewing. Savor mint juleps, craft bourbon, and local eats while supporting Academy Prep, CASA, and Children’s Dream

Join us for a wild night of partying to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

? Creative Fiesta ? Come let your inner artist shine as you paint your own cactus masterpiece, craft a personalized chips and salsa bowl, or design a one-of-a-kind dip dish. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a first-time artist, our friendly instruct

Get your bellbottoms on, it's a Disco-Themed Silent Disco Black Light Edition at 3 Daughters Brewing! Saturday, May 3rd from 8 to 11 PM. Tickets are $15, and $20 at the door while supplies last. Get ready to dance!

Last chance to view the current special exhibition, The Subversive Eye: Surrealist and Experimental Photography from the David Raymond Collection.

Looking for something special to get your Mom this year for Mother's Day, or just want to take her out for shopping and a drink? We've got you covered!

Hand build your own guacamole bowl out of stoneware clay. after initial firing guests will return to the studio on their own schedule to glaze their piece. Enjoy some chips and guac while you create. Adults 21+ are welcome to BYOB

Join USM St. Pete for Part 2 of this political education study- "Colonialism as a Mode of Production: How white people can become anti-colonialist through solidarity with African Liberation."

Featuring delicacies in partnership with chefs from around Tampa Bay. The first installment of the series is a unique, multi-course dining experience with Chef Josh Werksman of The Tampa EDITION‘s Michelin-starred restaurant, Lilac.

Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Meet singles and ignite connections through fun, chemistry-building games!

Celebrate Salvador Dalí’s birthday with us on Sun, May 11, 2025. In honor of his birth year (1904), guests will enjoy 40% off gallery admission for just $19.04, along with various on-site happenings.

Meet Sarah Penner, New York Times and international bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Séance Society, to discuss her latest novel, The Amalfi Curse, on Thursday, May 15, 6:30 pm, at the Safety Harbor Public Library.

A Competitive Crossword Gala benefiting Voices of Hope for Aphasia

Calling all bikers, builders and custom ride enthusiasts — get ready for the 3rd Annual 2025 OCC Invitational Bike Show at OCC Road House & Museum! From May 16–18, rev up for an action-packed weekend with live music, vendors, top-tier custom builders and

Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Meet singles and ignite connections through fun, chemistry-building games!

Grab a brew and create your own bonsai at Caledonia Brewing in Dunedin!

Get ready for a cosmic collision of laughs! Steve Martin's Meteor Shower at TheatreFor brings out-of-this-world humor, marital mayhem, and unexpected twists. Brace yourself for a meteor-ic ride!

Join us for a captivating fusion of bonsai artistry and craft beer at Bonsai and Brews, hosted at the iconic Grand Central Brewhouse in St. Petersburg’s vibrant Grand Central District.

An Outdoor Craft Festival along Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach

Become a Junior Docent at The Dalí Museum’s weeklong camp where attendees discover new ways to interpret and create art, meet new friends and have fun in the Museum.

Experience the magic of Golden Hours at Imagine Museum! Seniors (65+) enjoy $5 admission and guided tours weekdays from 2–4 PM. Marvel at glass art illuminated by natural light during these exclusive tours. Perfect for a serene visit, photographers, date

Become a Junior Docent at The Dalí Museum’s weeklong camp where attendees discover new ways to interpret and create art, meet new friends and have fun in the Museum.

You’ve found where you belong! Tampa Bay’s 21+ dance music festival is refined for the world traveler, while paying homage to local culture. At We Belong Here, expect limited capacity, room to dance, enhanced amenities, and beautiful scenery

MiEN Furniture Company offers a variety of products designed for you following office furniture trends, school furniture designs, and even has an esports in schools selection!

The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market takes place every Tuesday, year-round and is located in Gulfport’s historic Waterfront District all along Beach Boulevard S. from 28th Avenue S. to Shore Blvd.

The Dunedin Downtown Market is a vibrant community event held in the heart of Dunedin, FL. Every week our market comes alive with over 50+ local vendors offering a diverse array of fresh produce, handmade crafts, delicious food, and unique treasures.