Community Calendar

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

Imagine a serene escape where movement meets nature. Yoga in the Garden is more than a class — it’s an experience designed to rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit in a lush outdoor setting. Andrea Cheeks of Keystone Yoga will lead this monthly yoga session at Kerby’s Nursery, and whether it’s your first time trying yoga or you’re an experienced practitioner, you are welcome.

At the class, participants will receive a coupon for 20% off one full-priced item at Kerby’s Nursery as well as a complimentary plant to help you on your wellness journey.

For tickets and more details, visit shop.kerbysnursery.com.

"The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!

Join us on Saturday, April 11, for the 2-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time. Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

$45.00 ($40.00 members)

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The OFCA is a juried Fine Arts event in Cedar Key, Florida, which has been included in Sunshine Artists Top 200 small town fairs for four years. The Park will offer homemade goodies and fresh seafood during the Festival.
Only 100 artists will be accepted. Please see cedarkeyartsfestival.com for more information.

Set sail on a journey of imagination in this cherished annual production featuring winning plays written by elementary students from around the world. From a pirate ship facing off with a sea monster to a forest full of unlikely heroes, these short plays are brought to life by professional actors, celebrating the boundless creativity of children for over 30 years.

Award-winning and internationally recognized artist Janet Echelman (American) is renowned for her soaring installations that merge ancient craft with cutting-edge technology. Using centuries-old fishing net knotting techniques, Echelman transforms humble materials into ethereal sculptures that visualize natural phenomena and the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.
Radical Softness offers a rare, intimate look at Echelman’s artistic evolution, tracing her journey from early explorations in drawing, painting, and textiles to the monumental, netted sculptures that have redefined public spaces around the world. This exhibition contextualizes the artist’s practice, revealing the narratives, influences, and processes that drive her work. At its core, the exhibition highlights Echelman’s use of softness as a powerful tool—not only in material but as a philosophy. Showcasing a selection of works from across all four decades of the artist’s path-breaking career, along with a series of never-before-seen cyanotypes, Radical Softness reveals how an artist’s work can bring people together and carve out space for reflection in an ever-changing world.
Founded in New York City and based in Boston, Studio Echelman’s impact is global. A recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Harvard Loeb Fellowship, Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award, Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship, and Fulbright Lectureship, her monumental sculptures span five continents. Recent commissions include Remembering the Future at the MIT Museum (2025), Butterfly Rest Stop in Frisco, Texas (2024), Current in Columbus, Ohio (2023), Bending Arc at the St. Pete Pier in Florida (2020), Earthtime Korea (2020), Impatient Optimist at The Gates Foundation in Seattle (2015), and 1.8 Renwick at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (2015), among others.
Janet Echelman: Radical Softness is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Lacie Barbour, associate curator of exhibitions at Sarasota Art Museum.

Image: Janet Echelman (American). Study (Butterfly Rest Stop 1/9 scale), Rome, Italy, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Giovanni DeAngelis.

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.

Move beyond your preconceptions into a state of authentic discovery with collaborative masters Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse. Through a deliberately limited palette of materials, you will engage in creating 48 quick artworks. This is not about perfection it’s about letting go of control to uncover surprising moments of interest and meaning. Guided critiques throughout will help you recognize patterns, break habits, and reframe your relationship to your own work. You will select one or two of your 48 pieces to develop further. Leave with new work and renewed confidence in where the unexpected can lead! Ages 18+ | All Levels
* All Supplies and lunch included.

Join us for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers every Saturday! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

Join artist Ali Banisadr in conversation with Dr. Stanton Thomas, the MFA’s Hazel and William Hough Chief Curator, for an illuminating discussion on the ideas, experiences, and influences that shape Banisadr’s singular artistic practice.

They will reflect on the evolution of Banisadr’s work over nearly two decades, the role of synesthesia in his creative process, and the layered visual language that animates his densely layered paintings. The discussion will delve into the artist’s life as well as the many historical, mythological, and art historical references that converge within his dynamic compositions

In Conversation | Ali Banisadr and Dr. Stanton Thomas

Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg FL 33701

$15 for MFA Members; $35 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission