The 20 best things to do in Tampa Bay this week (April 24-30)

Night Tales adult storytelling night at SHAMc

Tell a tale, true or tall, at SHAMc in Safety Harbor. Or you can just listen to Walt Belcher talk about the art of storytelling.
Wed., Apr. 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Image by Pezibear from Pixabay

Dark Days in South Pasadena

Fiction gets dark at this SunLit event and book signing. Meet four Florida dark fiction authors and talk about horror today at the Books at Park Places’ new Gulfport Boulevard location.
Wed., Apr. 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
Image by Unknown, published by the National Printing & Engraving Company, Chicago, Modifications by Papa Lima Whiskey [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Meet Vicky Tiel — the longest working female fashion designer in Paris

The American-born fashion designer is visiting the Dalí this week to talk about what she’s learned from her life’s work in the fashion industry. There are about a dozen reasons why you should go to this talk. Here are just a few: Tiel’s worked with buku celebrities, she met Dali in Paris, and she wrote a memoir the New York Times called “dishy” in a 2011 review.
Thurs., Apr. 25, 6-7 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page

Literary Carousel at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete

Local authors tell stories inspired by the MFA’s photo collection at this SunLit event.
Thurs., Apr. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page

Celebrate World Penguin Day at the Florida Aquarium

Have to work on Thursday? No worries. You can still meet the penguins on Saturday.
Thurs. & Sat. Apr. 25 & 27
Photo via the Facebook event page

See The Last Green Thread at Tampa Theatre

Carlton Ward’s latest Florida Wildlife Corridor documentary is already winning awards at film festivals. See it for free at the Tampa Theatre.
Thurs., Apr. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page

Get a ‘Taste of Science’ at London Heights British Pub in Tampa

This Taste of Science event will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about red tide. $5.
Thurs., Apr. 25, 7-9 p.m.
Photo via Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=396343

Tails & Ales at Pinellas Ale Works in St. Pete

Local animal writer, Arin Greenwood, will be pouring beer and signing copies of Your Robot Dog Will Die at this month’s Yappy Hour. $2 for every beer sold goes to Friends of Strays.
Thurs., Apr. 25, 6-8 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page

Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Pete

Sunscreen Film Festival is bringing 15 feature films and 6 feature-length documentaries to St. Petersburg’s AMC Sundial theaters. You can buy festival passes for $150, day passes for $50 or individual movie tickets for $10. Click on the big red link above for the official festival website and program guide.
Thurs.-Sun., Apr. 25-28
Photo via the Facebook event page

Poets & Lizards in Tampa

See what the new southern writing is all about at this SunLit event. Four southern authors will be at this book launch party at Lektor Social Club in Tampa Heights.
Fri., Apr. 26, 6-9 p.m.
Paul Hirst (Phirst), via Wikimedia Commons

Surround yourself with the smell of old books

At the 38th annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, of course.
Fri.-Sun., Apr. 26-28
Photo via the Facebook event page

Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival

Head to Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park for three days of delicious seafood and live music.
Fri.-Sun., Apr. 26-28
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Cotee River Seafest and Blues Festival

Head to New Port Richey’s Sims Park for three days of seafood and music.
Fri.-Sun., Apr. 26-28
Photo by Jennifer Ring

Cocktails at the Collection

Did you miss seeing the Glass Art Society artwork at the Chihuly during last month’s gallery hop? Go during this week’s Cocktails at the Collection and you can learn more about glass art from Morean Art Studio Manager Matthew Piepenbrok.
Fri., Apr. 26, 6-8 p.m.
Seal One and Two by Matt Piepenbrok

Party like a mermaid at ARTpool in St. Pete

Celebrate ARTpool’s 11th birthday with a mermaid-themed party. You don’t have to dress like a mermaid, but it is encouraged.
Sat., Apr. 27, 8-11 p.m.
Photo via Instagram @artpoolgallery

Go for an Oz-inspired Art Walk in Pinellas Park

See some Oz-inspired artwork at Studios at 5663, COVE, and the Complete Sweet Shoppe in Pinellas Arts Village.
Sat., Apr. 27, 4-9 p.m.
Photo via Instagram @jgascot

HCC’s 50th Anniversary Party

HCC is taking over Tampa’s Water Works Park for a one-day celebration of all things HCC.
Sat., Apr. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page

Safety Harbor Art Walk

Safety Harbor has a new art walk, and over 30 local artists are participating.
Sat., Apr. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Photo via the Facebook event page

The 27th annual Pesto Festo

Head to Sweetwater Organic Farms in Tampa for three hours of live music, basil-themed activities, and pesto pasta and salad. $25 in advance; $30 at the gate.
Sat., Apr. 27, 6-9 p.m.
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Brooksville Blueberry Festival

It’s blueberry season in Florida. Celebrate in downtown Brooksville with two days of live music and blueberries.
Sat. & Sun., Apr. 27-28
Photo by LC-click from Pixabay