Things to Do

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

Art Lives Here

Friday, November 6 Every First Friday, enjoy a collection of exhibit openings spaced throughout Gulfport’s downtown. Every month showcases different artists, but one thing remains the same: the oldest Art Walk in Tampa Bay focuses solely on stunningly talented artists working in a variety of media. Some of our favorites this go-round? Elizabeth’s Neily’s textile art, Ron Czerniec’s touching watercolors, and Kealoha Pa’s magnificent batik on wood. Downtown Gulfport. 5-9 p.m., but come early for drinks or dinner or stay late for coffee and dessert. fb.com/visitgulfportfl SD

Buy folk art that touches your soul

Enjoy the night air and art from Creative Clay artists in their open-air tent market. Meet the artists and their teachers, see illustrations, paintings, ceramics, and sculptural work from them, and take home a new favorite piece, all in their outdoor classroom. All art created by Creative Clay students, and Creative Clay Transition Students run the First Friday Art Market. Transition students use experiences like these to learn the business of making and selling art, including pricing, labeling and talking about their work. Some Creative Thrift items available as well. Creative Clay, 1846 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. creativeclay.org; 727-8250515. MRDrum on the beach with this every-Friday-night drum circle. No drum required – they have plenty to share, along with rattles and tambourines. Gulfport Beach, by the big tree near the bathrooms. 7 p.m. 602-448-8827.

We’re making biscuits

Is it healthy? No. Is it tasty? Yes. Head on over to the Gulfport Lions Club for a platter of allyou-can-eat biscuits and (sausage) gravy, grits, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea and orange juice. They’re keeping seating at half-capacity but you can get the meal to go, too, or feast on the patio in view of Boca Ciega Bay. Gulfport Lions Club, 4630 Tifton Dr. S., Gulfport. 8-11 a.m. $8; kids under 12 eat for half price. 727-366-6341. SD

Sunday, November 8

Go Bucs!

Need a little escape to get your football fix? After all, it’s a celebration in itself for sports to be back. Swing by Caddy’s to cheer on your team and grab some drinks by the water. There’s also daily live music and free beach amenities. Caddy’s on Treasure Island, 9000 W. Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. 1p.m. - until it’s over. Free to watch, but bring money for food and drinks. 727-360-4993.

Wednesday, November 11

Read a book

The Gabber Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom. Next month’s meeting will feature Chelsea Catherine, author of November’s book selection, “Summer of the Cicadas.” The book focuses on a former cop who is still reeling from the death of her family in a car accident two years earlier and is deputized after a brood of cicadas descends on her small West Virginia town. Chelsea will be present at the meeting. Tombolo Book Club via Zoom. Free. VT

Curtis Whitwam