Poetry, LGBTQ Football and Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunts

By Abby Baker

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

Thursday, April 1 Online Poetry Jam Eckerd College is the place to be during National Poetry Month, at least online on Thursday nights. Discover local, and no-so-local writers and poets to get the breakdown on their musings. Queer Black author Danez Smith will dig into his award-winning work; Donika Kelly, author of “Aviarium” will do an interactive Q & A, and a collection of other literary artists will dive into the written and spoken word. Inspiration can come from behind the screen, and so can registration. Email wolfekc@eckerd.edu for specific sign up details. eckerd.edu, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 2 Griefshare at Cornerstone Community Church In these trying times, it can help to share loss and pain in a safe environment. Cornerstone Community Church hosts GriefShare, a meeting for people who have been impacted by the death of a loved one. Each participant can register online, but it is not required. Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave. N. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

In Plein Sight: Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk Watch your town transformed on canvas at April’s “plein air” themed Art Walk, with painters set up throughout Gulfport in the days leading up to the event. On Art Walk night Beach Boulevard will be filled with artists demonstrating their craft as you peruse unique creations ready to go home with you. In addition, downtown boutiques and dining options abound for your shopping pleasure. Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, April 3 Hippity Hoppity Easter Egg Hunt What is Easter without hundreds of colored eggs on the ground? Hop into springtime with the City of Gulfport’s Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunt. Bring your own basket, your own mask, and participate in this local tradition. This year, egg hunters have the chance to win two prize baskets in each age category. Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. 10 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunting in Pinellas Park For the 46th time, the Sunshine City Council and the Easter Bunny team up to create an egg hunt to remember. Bring a basket and be there by 9 a.m. – the hunt is over in a quick hop. England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave., Pinellas Park, 9-9:30 a.m.

More than Meditation: Psychic Skills Class Tap into your gifts as an intuitive, psychic and medium with this intimate class at a Gulfport beer garden. All levels of the mind are welcome, and so is Venmo. It’s time to work out more than just your core. Gulfport Brewery + Eatery, 3007 Beach Blvd. S. 10-11:30 a.m. $10

LGBTQ Flag Football A super-queer, super-sporty flag football game for all levels of sport lovers. Lace up your Converse and bring your best rainbow mask because this is an event hosted by Tampa Bay Lesbians. For those who don’t like to get their sneakers dirty, check out the meet-up afterwards at St. Petersburg’s Dog Bar at 2 p.m. Flora Wylie Park, 13th Ave. NE & North Shore Dr. NE. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach Celebrate Easter by the Gulf with Christ the Cornerstone Church. Sunday best not required. Attendees will be met at Pavilion #7 with open arms. Gulfport Beach, Shore Boulevard between 54th and 58th St. S. 7 a.m.