Things to Do

Find links for signing up for these events — and many other things to do — online at thegabber.com/events.

Thursday, January 28

Happy Hour with the Historian: The Story of the Wright and Jannus Brothers Have you ever wondered about the mysteries and histories of flight? Does a history lesson sound better in your living room, wine in tow? The St. Petersburg Museum of History is bringing back Happy Hour with the Historian, and this year the fun will be streamed through Zoom. Join Bay area historians, Drs. Will Michaels and Marvin Atkins, for this year’s edition of archived happy hour, First Flights: The Story of the Wright and Jannus Brothers. Zoom event, 6:30-7 p.m. VT

Journeys to Freedom After the Holocaust with Author Rosie Whitehouse Stay in this Thursday night and join British author Rosie Whitehouse in an exploration on Jewish struggle and victory with a deep dive into her book, “People on the Beach: Journeys to Freedom After the Holocaust.” This virtual event will dig into the history of the post-liberation of the Jewish people in Europe, and feature an interview of Whitehouse herself. jewishgulfcoast. org, 12 - 2 p.m. VT

Saturday, January 30

Get Thrifty at Lopez Flea Market Find something vintage, new or lightly used at the Lopez Flea Market and Yard Sale. There’s no shortage of vendors to help you find your new favorite piece. It’s free to shop, $10 to open a booth. Lopez Hall, 7177 58th St. N. Pinellas Park. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Bring Those Books by for a Gulfport Library Donation Drive Looking to free your shelves of last year’s cookbooks and quarantine reads? The Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library is sponsoring a socially, distanced, drive-through book drop this Saturday. Aside from textbooks and encyclopedias, all gently used books – within a two carton limit – will be accepted for either resale in the book shop, or as much-needed equipment for the library. Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MR

Virtually Striking: Beth-El Art Festival Goes Online For the first time in 48 years, the annual Art Festival Beth-El will be fully virtual. About 65 artist galleries will not see the inside of Temple Beth-El this year, but you can view from your screen and shop digitally. Galleries open on January 30. artfestivalbethel.com. VT

Art Exhibition: “Microcosm to Macrocosm” at JahVa Studio+ Find enormous inspiration on a microscopic scale at Florida artist Robert Koutny’s art exhibition, Microcosm to Macrocosm. The collection is inspired by magnified images of the natural world. Discover movement-rich abstracts that are actually are microscopic visions of raindrops, bumblebees or the galaxies. The gallery will run at JahVa Studio + through February. Jahva Studio+, 800 Gulfport Blvd S., South Pasadena. 4-6

Sunday, January 31

Plant Early Seeds: Youth Gardening The Garden Club of St. Petersburg is opening its doors to amateur gardeners, children ages seven to 12. Once a month until May, the tiny planters will learn about seeds, water and pollinators while creating their very own butterfly garden. Enrollment is limited,; call 727- 388-3484 for registration. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr., 1-3

Tuesday, February 2

Gulfport City Council See your city government in action at Gulfport’s next council meeting. You can attend in-person or virtually at the Catherine Hickman Theater. Get an advance copy of the agenda and Zoom links to watch virtually at mygulfport.us/ councilmeetings, by emailing the city clerk at ldemuth@mygulfport.us, or by calling 727-893-1012. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., 6

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