Here is your list of things to do Nov. 13-20 in Pinellas. Head to Creative Clay’s Good Folk Fest on Sunday, Nov. 16 for folk art and music at The Coliseum. Featured here is “Mid Air” by Marquise R. and Dolores M.
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Good Folk Fest, a Christmas Recycle Sale, and a memorial for Gulfport’s Melissa Loven: Here’s your weekly list of things to do Nov. 13-20 in Pinellas.
Thursday, November 13-Sunday, November 16
Gulfport Community Players: Sex Please, We’re Sixty Laugh your way through this cheeky comedy by Michael and Susan Parker, where love, chemistry, and chaos collide at Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage B&B. When her charming neighbor “Bud, the Stud” and a well-meaning retired chemist get their hands on a libido-boosting pill (for menopausal women) gone hilariously wrong, the results are pure comedic gold. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. $20. gulfportcommunityplayers.org, 727-322-0316.
Thursday, November 13
Gulfport Rising and Celebration of Life Gulfport’s heart shines bright at with Gulfport Rising. Enjoy night of art, poetry, and honoring the late Melissa Loven. Meet Gulfport author Lynn Taylor and local artists, enjoy music, light bites, and stories of healing. Melissa’s treasured crystals will sparkle throughout the gallery and be available for purchase. Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 5:30-8 p.m. brendamcmahongallery.com, 727-381-7881.
Natural History Speaker Series: “Welcome to Florida” It’s Florida, man. Join award-winning author Craig Pittman for a lively and witty talk about the people, wildlife, and true tales that make Florida the most fascinating state in the nation. Hammock Hall, 3010 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. 7 p.m. friendsofboydhill.org, 727-893-7326.
Friday, November 14
Mad Beach Relationship Builder Morning people, here’s your vibe. Grow your network and your business with the Pinellas Beaches Chamber at this monthly meet-up. Connect with fellow Chamber members and guests, exchange referrals, and share best practices. Madeira Beach City Hall, 300 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach. 9 a.m. pinellasbeacheschamber.org, 727-360-6957.
Village Friday: Night of Giving at John’s Pass Kick off the holiday season Madeira Beach-style at Village Friday’s Night of Giving! Enjoy live music by the Danny Bub Combo, Gulf Coast vendors, and festive food and drink specials — all while supporting Santa’s Angels with donations of canned goods and new, unwrapped toys. John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, 12800 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach. 6-9 p.m. madeirabeachfl.gov.
Saturday, November 15
*Sponsored Event Listing* Christmas Recycle Sale Get festive and thrifty at the Garden Club of St. Petersburg’s Christmas Recycle Sale! Shop gently loved holiday décor, homemade baked goods, and a fresh selection of plants. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Dr. S., St. Petersburg. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. gardenclubstpetersburg.org, 727-381-8920.
Gulfport Citywide Yard Sale Treasure hunters, rejoice! Gulfport’s permit-free Citywide Yard Sale returns with bargains on every block. Pick up a map at any city facility or grab one at the Gulfport Library the morning of. In case of rain, the sale moves to Sunday. Throughout Gulfport. Dawn to dusk. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1118.
Gulfport Mayor’s Community Walk Lace up and stroll the new Discover Gulfport Walking Trail with Mayor Karen Love. It is 1.3 miles of community, conversation, and Gulfport pride. Water and snack stations along the route. Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. Check-in at 8 a.m.; step-off at 9 a.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1118.
Free Trees Get down with free trees at Gulfport’s Free Community Tree Giveaway! Snag a free tree and help boost the city’s canopy. Gulfport residents must bring their ID or a water bill. 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S., Gulfport. 9-11 a.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1118.
Fall Fest in the Orchid Garden Breathe in the fall magic at Gulf Orchids. Shop the plants and meet the orchid growers at this fall market. Gulf Orchids, 5313 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 4-8 p.m. gulforchids.com, 727-321-2732.
Sunday, November 16
Yoga at The Dalí Stretch, breathe, and get a little surreal at The Dalí’s monthly yoga session with Lucky Cat Yoga. Flow through an all-level vinyasa class in the museum’s garden, where art meets mindfulness. Stay after for half-off gallery admission. The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg. 10:30 a.m. thedali.org, 727-823-3767.
Good Folk Fest Good Folk Fest is back and bigger than ever! Celebrate 30 years of equality through art with Creative Clay as artists of all abilities fill The Coliseum with color, sound, and community spirit. Shop folk art and jam to local sounds at this can’t-miss revival of the beloved Folk Fest. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission by donation. creativeclay.org, 727-825-0515.
Monday, November 17
Tea at Three: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sip, snack, and swoon at St. Pete Beach Library’s Tea at Three movie afternoon! Enjoy tea, treats, and a screening of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, an early 2000s rom-com classic. St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 3 p.m. spblibrary.com, 727-363-9238.
Tuesday, November 18
Michael Grunwald: We Are Eating the Earth Is your dinner destroying the planet? Journalist and author Michael Grunwald dishes out the truth in We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate. Join the chat as he breaks down how what we eat fuels climate change, and what we can do about it. Lunch included. Stetson University College of Law, Mann Lounge, 1401 61st St. S., Gulfport. 12 p.m. kbradshaw@law.stetson.edu, 727-430-1850.
Thursday, November 20
The Tocobaga: Florida’s First People Step back in time with historian and tour guide David Anderson as he explores the Tocobaga — the powerful chiefdom that once ruled the Tampa Bay region. Learn about their culture, diet, and the mounds they built, and more. Gulfport Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport. 1 p.m. mygulfport.us, 727-893-1074.
Treasure Island Bingo Weekly Thursday bingo returns (after 2025’s hurricane season) to the renovated Treasure Island Community Center. Come for the cash prizes, and snack bar. All proceeds benefit scholarships and Tampa Bay charities. Treasure Island Community Center, 154 106th Ave., Treasure Island. Doors at 5:30 p.m.; Early Bird at 6:30 p.m.; regular games at 7:30 p.m. tislettes@gmail.com, 727-385-9713.
Movies on the Pier: Secret Screening Bring blankets and chairs for an under-the-stars surprise movie (studio rules = hush hush). Friendly leashed pups welcome; no outside alcohol. St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 7:30-9 p.m. stpetepier.org, 727-822-7437.
Looking for more things to do Nov. 13-20 in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and the beaches? Check out The Gabber Newspaper’s full calendar of events.