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ON-GOING EVENTS Purple titles denote Paradise News recommendations. Through Sunday, April 4 – From Chaos to Order Noon–5pm Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday/noon–8pm Thursday, Friday 10am–5pm Saturday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. The first exhibition to focus on the aesthetics of Greek Geometric art, and the first to demonstrate how stylistic principles in visual art during the Geometric period reflect a characteristically Greek idea of “the beautiful” (kallos). 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Through Sunday, June 13 – Van Gogh Alive 11am–6pm Wednesday through Sunday, $8 – $25, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Experience Vincent van Gogh’s works in an immersive art installation that opens a new window into the celebrated painter’s artistic genius. From his famous “Starry Night” to his radiant “Sunflowers,” Van Gogh’s vibrant work invites viewers to revel in color, light and sound. Visitors will feel the sensation of walking right into Van Gogh’s paintings – an experience that is both educational and inspiring. Advance tickets are required. 727.823.3767 thedali.org
EVENTS CALENDAR Friday, April 9 through Saturday, April 24 – A Bad Year for Tomatoes 7pm Friday and Sunday/2pm & 7pm Saturday, $17 Members/$20 Nonmembers, Heritage Museum,100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs. Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven and settles down to write her autobiography. Soon she discovers that dealing with her nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a never-ending struggle. Myra invents a mad, homicidal sister who is kept locked in an upstairs room, but who occasionally escapes long enough to scare off uninvited visitors. tarponarts.org Saturday, April 10 – Second Saturday ArtWalk The studios and galleries of the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District will welcome visitors. Each venue will set their own Saturday hours. COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running because of a lack of space for social distancing. stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk Monday, April 12 – Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10am–noon, Free, St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. It’s a great day to meet over 50 local employers, higher education schools/ universities, and vocational/technical institutions. See how to further develop your skills or the career prospects available in the Tampa Bay area. tampabay.com/expos/job-fair
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Arts & Leisure The Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg 727.300.2000 themahaffey.com April 1, 2 – 2021 Youth International Ballet Finals 9 – Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular 10, 11 – Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto 14, 15 – Mozart & Beethoven 16 – Brian Regan 17, 18 – Fly Me to the Moon May 1 – Dvorak’s New World Symphony 5, 6 – Classics Go Retro 8 – Spring Dance Concert The Palladium 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 727.822.3590 mypalladium.org April 9 – La Lucha with James Suggs and Ken Peplowski 16 – An Evening of Dance featuring artists from BEACON 23 – Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar 30 – A Jazz Tribute to the Beatles USF Yuengling Center 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 813.974.3004 yuenglingcenter.com Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org April 3 – Bay Music Live! 7 – Virtual Talk: Jersey Boys 15 – Brian Regan May 9 – A Tribute to the Beatles West Coast Players 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater 727.437.2363 wcplayers.com April 23 – May 9 – Lady With All the Answers
MUSEUMS Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum 2240 9th Ave. S, St. Petersburg One City Chorus – Mondays 7pm woodsonmuseum.org Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg 727.820.0100 flholocaustmuseum.org April 12 – To Life 2021 Virtual Benefit Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N Ashley Dr., Tampa 813.221.2222 fmopa.org
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach 727.552.1610 gulfbeachesmuseum.com Only museum dedicated to the preservation of history of the local barrier islands. Preserving island history for tomorrow’s generation! Gulfport History Museum 5301 28th Ave. S, Gulfport Free Admission 727.201.8687 gulfporthistoricalsociety.org April 17 – The Original Gulfport Walking Tour Henry Plant Museum 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813.254.1891 plantmuseum.com Heritage Museum 100 Beekman Ln., Tarpon Springs tarponarts.org History and culture of the Greek community April 9 – 24 – A Bad Year for Tomatoes May 18 – The History & Mystery of the Sponge Imagine Museum 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg imaginemuseum.com Contemporary American Studio Glass Thursdays $5 after 5pm John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941.359.5700 ringling.org Mondays: Free admission all day Thursday – Art After 5 Tuesday & Thursday– ROAR! – Ringling Order of Art Readers Through April 5 – Acoustic Sunsets Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 600 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs 727.712.5762 leeparattner.org Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org Thursdays $10 after 5pm Museum Minis, Explore More! Family Days, Fall Camps Through April 4 – From Chaos to Order April 22 – Virtual Cocktails & Collections National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum 2435 U.S. 19, Holiday 727.944.4453 nationalcomedyhalloffame.com Safford House Museum 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs Restored Victorian home built in 1883 tarponarts.org May 1 – Victorian Garden Party
