Things to Do

By Abby Baker

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

All Month Long

Black History Month: Virtual Flag Raising For the first time, the Pan-African Flag flies over the Gulfport Public Library throughout February in celebration of Black History Month. A public event was not possible due to COVID-19, city officials said, so check out the virtual flag raising and speakers Gulfport Mayor Sam Henderson, Gulfport Councilmember Paul Ray, Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch and Caprice Edmond. mygulfport.us

Thursday, February 11

Gulfport Debates! The Gabber Newspaper and the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce will jointly host the Gulfport Candidate Debates in the Catherine Hickman Theater. Social distancing and mask protocols enforced. The Gabber and the GMC will also stream the events as a Zoom webinar so those who cannot attend will be able to see the debates and submit questions. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S. 5 p.m. for ticket holders; 5:30 p.m. for everyone else. MR SD VT

Friday, February 12

Valentine’s Day Comedy Show at Coastal Creative Searching for Valentine’s Day weekend plans? Think Lonely Fans Art Gallery & Comedy

Show. Show up solo or with a date, and enjoy three local stand-up comedians before browsing a private gallery of more than 30 St. Petersburg area artists. Each ticket includes one complimentary cocktail. Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave S. 10 p.m. $30

Saturday, February 13

It’s Orchid Season! A Colorful Garden Sale Purple is the name of the game at the Florida West Coast Orchid Society Orchid Sale. Choose from an array of ornate flowers and attend an orchid care class and fauna Q&A. Florida Botanical Gardens 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. MR SD

Love the Community, Love Free Yoga Here’s a reason to get out of bed before noon on Saturdays. Head down to Pass-a-Grille Beach and join the yoga community for free, beachside yoga. This ocean-air event is BYOT (bring your own towel) and is located at the 21st Avenue beach entrance. Pass-a-Grille Beach, 21st Ave., St. Pete Beach. 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, February 13 – Sunday, February 14

Find Inspiration at Gulfport’s Fine Arts Festival No need to find a museum to be surrounded with professional acrylics, oil paintings and sculptures. Head to Veteran’s Park for the Gulfport Fine Arts Festival. Gulfport’s waterfront hosts a group of chosen artists to display their work. Enjoy the beach views, dive into the Pinellas County art world, and check out Gulfport bars and restaurants that are walking distance from the festival. Gulfport’s Veteran’s Park, 5350 31st Ave. S., Gulfport. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. MR SD

Adopt the Purr-fect Pair Looking for a new feline friend, or maybe two? Adopt one cat or kitten on Valentine’s Day weekend and the second’s adoption fee will be waived. Friends of Strays Animal Shelter, 2911 47th Ave N., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MR SD

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