Community Calendar

Catch USF Men's Basketball at the Yuengling Center as they take on UTSA in an exciting night matchup.

From the opening tip to the final horn, fans can expect an energetic atmosphere, great competition, and a fun game-day experience for all ages. It’s a perfect opportunity to support Tampa Bay’s team and enjoy some college hoops.

🎟️ Tickets available now
📍 Tip-off at 7:00PM

Go Bulls! 🐂💚

Just a few creative types gathering to share ideas, art, and maybe a few laughs. Whether you paint, write, perform, sculpt, or just love soaking up the artistic vibe, come hang with us.
No agenda. No critiques. Just connection.
Bring a piece to share if you’d like on this month’s (Feb 2026) theme “Together and Apart” (finished, unfinished, or just a wild idea), or simply come and enjoy the company.
Hope to see you there! @chocolatepi Thurs, Feb 5 at 6:30pm

1st Friday Lunchtime Market
Presented by the Downtown Development Board

Take a break and enjoy Downtown Clearwater’s new 1st Friday Lunchtime Market.
• Where: Cleveland Street, Downtown Clearwater
• When: First Friday of each month, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Upcoming Dates: Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Feb. 6

Shop local vendors, discover unique finds, and enjoy the lively downtown atmosphere during lunch.

Interested in being a vendor?

Local businesses, artists, and makers are invited to be a part of this growing event.

Learn more and apply: myclearwatercra.com/lunchmarket

The Roots of Black Music in America featuring Karlus Trapp
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Friday, Feb. 6 · 2-3:30 pm
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Producer, songwriter, teacher, and troubadour Karlus Trapp presents his educational and entertaining program, “The Roots of Black Music in America, Part 2.” This session continues the exploration of music from the blues and jazz of the 1920s and 1940s to the rock ‘n’ roll of the 1950s and 1960s, and the soul music of the 1970s. Part two offers a fresh perspective through songs, stories, and the history of America’s Black musical giants. Come and enjoy some of your favorite music during this nostalgic journey.

Eugene White, Painter of Vintage Florida
February 6, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 | ArtsAdvocates.org
Arts Advocates and Art Center Sarasota are co-sponsors of this talk by Sarasota Art Colony artist Eugene White’s daughter Annie Bixler and Alecia Harper, centennial archivist and guest curator for Art Center Sarasota. Admission is free but registration is required at ArtsAdvocates.org.

A graduate of the Ringling School of Art, Eugene White (1913-1966) devoted his life to painting the world around him—from Florida’s working waterfronts to rural Midwestern farms. His impressionist works capture vivid light and human warmth, portraying the daily lives of fishermen, farmers, and neighbors with empathy and color. Celebrated in national juried exhibitions, White’s art reflects both the landscape and the spirit of Sarasota’s mid-century moment. His daughter, Annie Bixler, is a lifelong steward of art, story, and place. Surrounded early by creativity, color, and craftsmanship, Annie absorbed the artistic spirit that would shape her life’s journey. A proud Sarasota native, Annie is a graduate of Sarasota High School, Manatee Junior College, and the University of West Florida. Alecia Harper is a passionate advocate for arts education and public engagement. A docent emerita at the Ringling Museum of Art, she currently teaches art history and humanities at State College of Florida.

An adults-only night of science, drinks, and discovery. Sip beer and wine, enjoy savory bites, and watch liquid nitrogen ice cream in action. Explore hands-on experiments, and take a cosmic journey in the new Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theater.

MAACM Family Day: Things That Slither, Hop, Creep, and Crawl!
Saturday, February 7th 10 am – 1 pm
Come to MAACM to see live reptiles and amphibians such as lizards, frogs, non-venomous snakes, and tortoises, and learn more about these amazing animals. Courtesy of our friends at the Suncoast Herpetological Society.
Included with admission.

Memory Café comes to the Tarpon Springs Public Library
Caregivers & Companions Memory Café is a fun and engaging monthly gathering for people living with memory changes and their family caregivers. Attendees will experience a place for building community with light refreshments, games, music, crafts, and movement in a supportive environment. Meet others who know what it’s like to care for someone experiencing memory loss and learn about local resources, including the library’s new Memory Care Collection with items available for checkout.

The USF Women’s Lacrosse opens their season at Corbett Stadium for a matchup on Saturday, February 7th, against Niagara at 12:00 PM.

Pack the stands and Go Bulls!

Catch USF Women's Basketball at the Yuengling Center as they take on Tulane in an exciting home matchup.

From the opening tip to the final horn, fans can expect an energetic atmosphere, great competition, and a fun game-day experience for all ages. It’s a perfect opportunity to support Tampa Bay’s team and enjoy some college hoops.

🎟️ Tickets available now
📍 Tip-off at 7:00PM

Go Bulls! 🐂💚