Phew, that was a close one St. Pete!
We still came home with a Lightnings win and that’s all that matters. It’s a big sports weekend with the NFL draft taking over downtown.
But even if you’re not really into sports, there’s a ton of great events happening in St. Pete this weekend. From comedy shows, Pete’s bagels 7-year celebration to a green thumb festival for plant lovers.
Let’s make this weekend count, Krewe!
Now, in today’s edition:
🌿 Green Thumb Festival for plant lovers
🎙️ Live comedy show with a (secret) location
🛍️ Sunday Market at The Vinoy Resort
🥯 Pete’s Bagels Lucky 7 Market Celebration
— Matthew & Ashley 🦩
🏴☠️ Bucs Draft Party Takes Over Central Ave
Be part of the Krewe and bring the next Buccaneer to Tampa Bay!
A unique Draft party experience is taking over Central Ave as traffic will be shut down tonight. Think First Friday energy, but football.
There's a super-sized screen showing every draft pick live, Miller Lite experiences, interactive activities, Bucs legends and cheerleaders and Captain Fear running around causing his usual chaos.
Photo via Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers hold the 15th pick in the first round. With 8 minutes between selections, they won't be on the clock until at least 9:30pm.
🏈 Here’s the deets:
🗓️ When: April 23, 7pm-11:30pm (Bucks pick approx~9:15pm)
🏙️ Where: Central Ave, DTSP (between 1st St & 3rd St)
💸 Cost: Free; RSVP for event details
Find out more about the Draft Block Party.
📣 What’s Brewing This Weekend
1
Pete’s Bagels Lucky 7 Market
The local bagel shop is turning 7, and they're celebrating all weekend with 2 limited edition specials and a birthday latte you're going to want to try. Grab the Brisket Pete, Pickle Pete and the Salty Pete Latte. There's also a full birthday week event lineup!
📆 Sun, April 25-26; 9am-42pm at Pete’s Bagels, Central Ave
2
Don’t Tell Comedy Live Show
Running all weekend long (Fri/Sat/Sun) is this beloved fairy-tale musical by Sondheim. An outdoor production on the waterfront. And on Saturday, it’s Chick-Fil-A Night!
📆 Fri/Sat/Sun, April 4, 5, 6; 7pm at Demens Landing Park — 🎟️ from $40-60
3
Green Thumb Festival
Plant lovers, this is your weekend. Dozens of local vendors are setting up at Walter Fuller Park with rare tropicals, native plants, cacti, succulents, and everything in between.
📆 Sat/Sun, April 25-26; 9am-4pm at Walter Fuller Park — Free
❓ Weekly Poll Time
Q: What kind of St. Pete person are you?
Which Tampa Bay Team Do You Support Most?
Results are published in next week’s newsletter — make sure to come back to see who wins! Now cast your vote…
Results from last week’s poll:
Q: What's your go-to beach when the sun ☀️ is out?
A: 🐚 Pass-a-Grille won with 43.75%!
🍽️ On The Table
🍗
NOW OPEN: Yo-Mama Fried Chicken
The founder of Salem's Fresh Eats, Salem Gharsalli, couldn't find fried chicken that met his standards. So he made his own. Open now — give it a try.
🍦
COMING SOON: Amorino Gelato
A beloved French gelato chain with 300+ locations worldwide is coming to 1246 Central Ave in the EDGE District. Famous for gelato served petal-by-petal into a rose shape on your cone.
🍻
GRAND REOPENING SOON: Dalmoros Fresh Italian
Dalmoros is moving to a new location on the Jannus Block with the same build-your-own formula, plus new sauces and Italian-style paninos.
🧀
HIDDEN GEM: Bajas Cooking
Baja's has been quietly putting out some of the best soul food in the city. We're talking turkey wings, oxtails, fried catfish, southern fried chicken. Don't skip the mac and cheese!
🌷 Your Library Card Is Worth More Thank You Think
It's National Library Week (April 19–25), and we wanted to shout out something a lot of St. Pete locals don't fully realize…
…a St. Petersburg library card is basically a free membership to the city's cultural scene.
Photo via City of St. Petersburg Florida
Here’s what you unlock with a free card:
🏛️ free museum passes
🔨 free rentals (tools, pickleball kits, cake pans, musical instruments)
🧸 borrow Tonieboxes, backpacks filled with toys
🍅 veggie/herb/flower seeds for your home garden
📗 and books, audiobooks, e-books (through Libby/Hoopla)
Getting a card takes about 5 minutes — just walk into any of the seven St. Pete library branches with proof of Pinellas County residency, or sign up online.
Sign up for your library card online or in person for free.
🏠 Real Estate
Arya Luxury Apartments is the kind of apartment complex that turns renting into a lifestyle choice.
The building is in Edgemoor, just off 4th Ave. Walkable, bike-able, and a short ride from downtown and the waterfront. Every amenity you can think of, while still being unmistakably St. Pete.
Lake views, a sun shelf pool, and a balcony on every unit. The Arya is extremely impressive and it’s hard not to be wowed by this development!
A different vibe from the bungalow houses and brick streets, but beautifully modern and spacious.
🌼 Coffee Pot Bayou Walks
One of our favorite walks has to be Coffee Pot Boulevard. If you haven’t been yet, consider this your sign to go!
A wide walking path along the historic Old Northeast? Say no more!
It’s peaceful, picturesque and a wonderful place to relax.
There's a kayak and paddleboard launch spot that locals use to get out onto the water. Perfect for beginners!
And while you’re on your walk — don’t forget to say hello to the Rodney, the Rhino on Coffee Pot. (Yes, he’s got his own Instagram).
Spring is the best time to be out here: dolphins pop up, manatees surface near the dock areas, and the whole stretch is lined with royal palms and bay breezes.
🏠 Upcoming Events Each Day
THURS, APR 23
Apr 23, 7-11:30pm | Central Ave | Free
Be part of the Krewe, bring in the next Buccaneer.
Apr 23, 5-8pm | Museum of Fine Arts | $16 for non-members
Explore galleries after hours.
FRI, APR 24
Apr 24; 7pm | Secret Location | 🎟 ticketed
Secret venue stand-up comedy live show.
Apr 24; time TBD | Tropicana Field | 🎟 ticketed
Cheer on the Rays at the Dome this weekend.
Apr 24; Noon–6pm | Vinoy Park | Free to attend
Triathlon across the city of St. Pete.
Apr 24; 7-9pm | Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
Trivia night at the best sports bar in town.
Apr 25-26 | England Brothers Park | 🎟 from $25
Turkey legs, jousting, and medieval mayhem. Final weekend!
SAT, APR 25
Apr 25; 8:30am | Family Park, The Pier | Free
Free outdoor barre class, bring your mat.
Apr 25–26; 9am–4pm | Walter Fuller Park | Free
Two-day plant festival selling tropicals, natives, cacti, and more.
Apr 25; 2–7pm | 100 4th St South | 🎟 ticketed
DTSP bar crawl with taco bites and tequila specials at every stop.
Apr 25; 11am–4pm | 1133 Baum Ave | Free
Second-to-last Mezzo market for the season this weekend!
Apr 25; 7pm | Jannus Live | 🎟 ticketed
Rapper headlines an outdoor show.
Saturday Morning Market
Apr 25, 9am-2pm | Al Lang Stadium, Downtown St. Pete | Free
An outdoor market with crafts, art, food & drinks: a weekly staple.
SUN, APR 26
Apr 26; 9am–12pm | Vinoy Resort | Free
Curated morning market at the Vinoy.
Apr 26; 11am–4pm | St. Petersburg High School | Free
Delicious food, pastries, and arts & crafts to browse.
👀 A Look Ahead
Mon, Apr 27; 6pm | Upham Beach | Free
Outdoor sunset yoga session right on the beach.
Tues, Apr 28; 7pm | Mahaffey Theater | 🎟 from $60+
The legendary magicians take the stage in downtown St. Pete.
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