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SUMMARY:Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of natural wonder in this unique collaboration between the MFA and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. This immersive adventure fosters a deep appreciation for nature’s beauty and encourages a lasting commitment to its preservation for generations to come. \nBegin the afternoon with a docent-guided tour at the museum highlighting the role of nature in artworks from around the world. From vibrant still lifes to majestic landscapes\, discover how artists have drawn inspiration from the natural world and the many ways they interpret its beauty\, power\, and significance. Want extra time to explore the galleries? Arrive early and enjoy the museum at your own pace. \nContinue your experience at the St. Pete Pier\, where you’ll board a sunset cruise with Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center’s expert marine scientists. Enjoy wildlife watching\, visit a local bird sanctuary\, and take in breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Along the way\, tap into your own creativity with provided art materials\, and create a piece inspired by the day’s experiences. \nSun\, May 31\, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: MFA Docent-Guided Tour\n7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Sunset Cruise with TBWDC\n$45 (MFA members receive $5 discount)\nChildren under 3 free\nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC \nTICKETS \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-nature-sunset-tour-5-31-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Youth and Family Event
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark: Summer SessionsCafé Clementine Hosts Lost Coast Oyster Co.
DESCRIPTION:DJ Brian’s summer sessions create the perfect soundtrack for an evening of atmospheric energy and after-hours discovery. Explore the galleries\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a captivating way. Pair your visit with Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours\, featuring organic wines\, local Green Bench beer\, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights. \nPlus\, enjoy fresh oysters harvested that morning\, served ice-cold and shucked to order with custom mignonettes and house-made toppings\, at a raw bar pop-up by Lost Coast Oyster Co. Founders Brian and Lindsay will be on hand to share real knowledge about sustainable Florida oysters—from where they come from to how they’re handled. \nArt After Dark occurs on select Thursday evenings throughout the year\, with discounted admission\, special programming\, engaging docent-led tours\, and more. \nThu\, June 4\, 5 PM – 8 PM\nFree for MFA Members\n$16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are FREE) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT BRIAN SCHANCK \nBrian Schanck brings over two decades of musical experience to the turntables as an all-vinyl DJ. A lifelong bassist who has performed with various bands over the past 20+ years and currently plays with Soft Cuff\, Brian has been curating his record collection since his teenage years\, developing a deep appreciation for the art of vinyl. \nWhat sets Brian apart is his exceptional ability to read a room and craft the perfect sonic journey for any crowd. Drawing from an extensive collection that spans funk\, soul\, disco\, psych rock\, hip-hop\, indie\, jazz\, and beyond\, he creates memorable experiences that connect with audiences on a visceral level. His musician’s ear combined with years of live performance experience allows him to seamlessly blend genres and eras\, ensuring every set tells a unique story. \nWhether setting the mood for an intimate gathering or keeping the dance floor moving at a packed venue\, Brian’s passion for vinyl and intuitive understanding of crowd dynamics make him a sought-after selector who delivers unforgettable musical experiences.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-6-4-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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SUMMARY:Book + Banisadr Book Club | Mythology + History
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist\, the Book + Banisadr Book Club invites participants to immerse themselves into the complex\, turbulent worlds of Banisadr’s works through the lens of contemporary fiction that mimic the artist’s practice in both chaos and composure. \nThis month’s book club pick\, Black Leopard\, Red Wolf by Marlon James\, is an award-winning\, genre-defying novel that blends myth\, fantasy\, and African history in an epic quest to find a missing child—exploring truth\, power\, and the stories we choose to believe. \nEach session will feature a specially paired wine\, unlimited popcorn\, a carefully facilitated book club discussion\, and a gallery talk to bridge the artworks in the exhibition to the relevant and resonant conversations shaping our society today. \nHeld in partnership with Book + Bottle. \n\n\nThu\, June 4\, 6 PM – 8 PM\n$25 for Members\n$35 for Not-Yet-Members\nTicket includes program and one glass of wine. Additional wine available for purchase.\n \nTICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nAbout Book + Bottle\n \nBook + Bottle is a bottle shop\, an independent bookstore\, a coffee café\, and a wine bar all rolled into one exquisite little package. They have the most passionate\, friendly\, and helpful team in town to help you choose a book or a bottle or to take care of you and your friends on your night off. \nThey’re an independent\, woman-owned\, values-driven\, sustainably run\, local-first business that believes little kindnesses can make our community—and the world—a better place. \nAbout Black Leopard\, Red Wolf by Marlon James\n \nOne of TIME’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time / Winner of the L.A. Times Ray Bradbury Prize / Finalist for the 2019 National Book Award / The New York Times Bestseller \nNamed a Best Book of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal\, TIME\, NPR\, GQ\, Vogue\, and The Washington Post \n“Gripping\, action-packed….The literary equivalent of a Marvel Comics universe.” –Michiko Kakutani\, The New York Times \nIn the stunning first novel in Marlon James’s Dark Star trilogy\, myth\, fantasy\, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child. \nTracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: “He has a nose\,” people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier\, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy. The band is a hodgepodge\, full of unusual characters with secrets of their own\, including a shape-shifting man-animal known as Leopard. \nAs Tracker follows the boy’s scent–from one ancient city to another; into dense forests and across deep rivers–he and the band are set upon by creatures intent on destroying them. As he struggles to survive\, Tracker starts to wonder: Who\, really\, is this boy? Why has he been missing for so long? Why do so many people want to keep Tracker from finding him? And perhaps the most important questions of all: Who is telling the truth\, and who is lying? \nDrawing from African history and mythology and his own rich imagination\, Marlon James has written a novel unlike anything that’s come before it: a saga of breathtaking adventure that’s also an ambitious\, involving read. Defying categorization and full of unforgettable characters\, Black Leopard\, Red Wolf is both surprising and profound as it explores the fundamentals of truth\, the limits of power\, and our need to understand them both. \nSee ALL Book + Banisadr Book Club Dates and Times: \nMay 7\, 2026 @ 6 pm: Book + Banisadr Book Club | War + Apocalypse\nJune 4\, 2026 @ 6 pm: Book + Banisadr Book Club | Mythology + History\nJuly 2\, 2026 @ 6 pm: Book + Banisadr Book Club | Sound + Composition
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/book-banisadr-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Sensory Saturday | Hands-On with Curious Creations Co.
DESCRIPTION:Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. During this time\, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. \nAlso\, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program for activities filled with sensory play.  Explore and experiment with non-toxic\, sensory-friendly materials in the Membership Garden. All ages are welcome\, though activities are generally geared towards ages 2-10. \nSensory Saturdays occur on the first Saturday of every month. \nSat\, June 6\, 10 AM – 12 PM\nIf you would like to participate in the hands-on activities\, registration is required at $5 per person. Only register those participating in sensory play.\nPlease select a time slot of either 10 AM – 11 AM or 11 AM – 12 PM. \nREGISTER FOR 10:00 AM-11:00 AM \nREGISTER FOR 11:00 AM-12:00 PM \nAll visitors must also purchase a museum admission ticket to have access to the galleries\,  as the activities will be in our Membership Garden within the museum. MFA Members get free gallery admission. \nMFA ADMISSION \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT CURIOUS CREATIONS CO. \n\n\n\n\n \nAs a mom to two energetic boys\, Celine understands the importance of keeping little hands and minds engaged with fun\, screen-free activities. She began creating sensory bins to encourage her oldest son to explore\, learn\, and play independently—and what started as a simple solution quickly grew into a true passion. \nThrough her business\, Curious Creations Co.\, Celine designs sensory kits\, toys\, and learning materials that spark curiosity and creativity while promoting fine motor skills\, sensory exploration\, and imaginative play. Each item is lovingly handcrafted to bring joy\, learning\, and a little magic into every home. \nWhether you’re enjoying a quiet moment or watching your child dive into a world of discovery\, you can trust that they’re engaged in meaningful\, enriching play. Celine is grateful for every family that makes Curious Creations Co. part of their journey—your support means the world! \n\n \nSensory Saturdays is part of our Picture of Health initiative. Picture of Health is a comprehensive initiative that explores interconnected notions of well-being transcending geographical and temporal boundaries\, leveraging the MFA Collection as a starting point. This program fosters a holistic investigation of health\, encompassing cognitive\, physical\, physiological\, emotional\, civic\, intellectual\, and spiritual dimensions\, all with the aim of nurturing a sense of wellness within our community.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/sensory-saturday-6-6-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Saturdays,Youth and Family Event
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