Movies in the Park, Art Walks & Bingo

By Abby Baker

Thursday, May 6 Movies in the Park Movie lovers, wine-on-a-blanket connoisseurs, Movies in the Park is back in North Straub Park. Bring or buy a picnic and enjoy film on the big outdoor screen, fingers crossed for good weather. Tickets are required this year, so get them early. North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE. 7 p.m.

Friday, May 7 Gulfport First Friday Art Walk So much art, so little time. It’s the First Friday Art Walk in Gulfport again and Beach Boulevard South will be filled with pieces handpicked from a group of chosen artists. In addition, downtown boutiques and dining options will be alive for your shopping pleasure. Beach Boulevard. 5-8 p.m.

Two Years with Brenda McMahon Celebrate two years of art and community with the Brenda McMahon Gallery: ceramics, oil paintings and sculptures galore. Browse the selections while listening to live music by local favorite Gale Trippsmith & Company. Make yourself at home, at Gulfport’s home for fine arts. Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S. 5-9 p.m.

Pow Wow Festival in Seminole Rides, fair food, live entertainment, oh my! Check out this weekend-long classic festival with even “grander” rides this year. Holland G Mangum Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St. 5-11 p.m.

Saturday, May 8 Beyond the Beach Cleanup Keep Gulfport beautiful and litter free at this community clean up. Hand sanitizer, pickers, gloves and pails will be provided. Meet at shelter #4 on Gulfport Beach and get ready to serve Mother Nature. Gulfport Beach, Shore Boulevard between 54th and 58th St. S. 9-11 a.m.

Second Saturday Art Walk It’s another art-filled Saturday in some of the most colorful corners of St. Petersburg. Studios, galleries and outdoor art spaces in the EDGE District, the Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District will open showcasing the freshest work in St. Petersburg. ArtsXchange is hosting the coastal tradition this month. ArtsXchange, 515 22nd St. S. 5-9 p.m.

New Exhibition: Abstract It’s up to you what to see. Members of the Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance present “Abstract,” a group exhibition featuring multimedia concepts in non-representational works. The show debuts in the midst of the second Saturday Art Walk, and will feature local work, live music and refreshments, of course. St. Pete Artworks, 2604 Central Ave. 5-9 p.m.

Gulfport 80s Party Beware of the leg warmers. Salty’s in Gulfport is throwing a 1980s-themed birthday bash for owner J.P Brewer. The blast from the past party will be paired with JukBox Heroz Band, and you can guess the rest. Salty’s Gulfport, 5413 Shore Blvd S. 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 9 Pilates on the Pier Practice pilates on the pier for, get this, free. Bring a mat to protect you from the “grassy area behind the beach” and an environmentally friendly water bottle. St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave N. 10-11 a.m.

Sunset Music Bingo in the Courtyard This isn’t your grandmother’s bingo night. Groove out in Gulfport’s Village Courtyard to music while playing, you guessed it, Bingo. Get a tasty tea at Low Tide Kava Bar and brews or an artfully crafted sandwich at the North End Taphouse to complete the fun. Bingo! Low Tide Kava Bar, 2902A Beach Blvd S. 7-9 p.m.

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