Foodie Art, LGBTQ Books & Earth Day

By Abby Baker

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

All Week Long

An Art Exhibition for Foodies Epicurean Delights is where art meets food, with a little in between. This is a juried exhibition showcasing 80 food-inspired works of art by 32 Florida and a few out-of-state artists. Enjoy creations such as a blown glass orange, by Portland native Steve Hagan or a “Electric Tea Party Jacket” by Gulfport artist Elizabeth Neily. Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday, April 22

Trash to Treasure: Earth Day Art Market Stroll the sidewalk and check out the nitty gritty art that was once landfill material. Instead, that trash hits the streets as your new favorite jewelry piece or rolled paper towel sculpture. Check out trash-to-treasure demos and a collection of outdoor art. St. Pete Artworks, 2604 Central Ave. 12-5 p.m.

Treasure Island: Yoga and Beach Cleanup Celebrate Mother Earth’s day with a beach cleanup, yoga and a swim in the sea. Yogi Mandhi will lead a community yoga class on the beach before the cleanup commences. The celebration will end with a shared vegan meal, naturally. Treasure Island Beach, Treasure Island Causeway. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Online Poetry Jam Eckerd College is the place to be during National Poetry Month, at least online on Thursday nights. Discover local and not-so-local writers and poets and get the breakdown on their musings. Enjoy an interactive Q&A with writers and a collection of other literary artists diving into the written and spoken word. Email wolfekc@eckerd.edu for specific sign up details. eckerd.edu 7 p.m.

Wine and Dine in Downtown St. Pete If you’re going to experience the views and tastes of St. Petersburg’s waterfront Beach Drive, do it right. Meet at the scenic Vinoy Hotel for a few craft cocktails before heading off for several food and wine pairings at the Birchwood Inn and The Canopy Rooftop Lounge. Sip champagne and taste caviar at the Flute & Dram and then seal the deal with dessert at Cassis St. Pete. Don’t worry foodies, the St. Pete Beach Drive Dine & Wine Tour is a weekly event. Vinoy Hotel, 501 5th Ave NE. 5:30-9 p.m.

LGBTQ Book Reading Support local writers and discover one of the area’s bright new queer authors, LGBTQ Resource Center 2019 scholarship winner, Tyler Gillespie. Gillespie, who grew up gay in a Southern Baptist home, will discuss his quirky, Sunshine State-centered novel, “The Thing About Florida” in a Zoom chat. He interviews unconventional Floridians who have been “misunderstood” in outlandish news stories. Link at mygulfport.us/ lgbtq-resources/shoutout-newsletter-winter2021. 7 p.m.

Friday, April 23

Trees to Soil No need for the Home Depot! Join this Florida-friendly Friday class and learn the importance of trees while learning to create your own healthy soil. Compost and eco-friendly materials involved. The class is free, but registration is required. ufl.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tJIrf-qrrjIqGNN- HT8WgPpLPzRslEj5oQzUI 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 24

Earth Day Market at St. Pete Youth Farm St. Pete Youth Farm celebrates Earth Day with a farm workday prelude to an outdoor market. Volunteer to work with food from farm to plate while promoting green agriculture. Talk plants and shop small. St. Pete Youth Farm, 1664 12th St. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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 introduce you to your new favorite piece. It’s free to shop, $10 to open a booth. Lopez Hall, 7177 58th St. N. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday, April 29

Night Shopping in St. Pete Shop local favorites, from homemade soap to knitted scarves. This local market commences after hours. Enjoy live music and an outdoor bar while you shop. St. Pete Side Lot, 2133 2nd Ave. S. 6-10 p.m.