Community Calendar

Join us as we open our new exhibition, Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist, with spray paint and a lesson on the history of graffiti. As a young artist in San Francisco, artist Ali Banisadr became involved with the local graffiti art community early into his creative career. We’re partnering with Overspray Art Space, some local friends who make up artists who are heavily involved in St. Pete’s mural scene.

They’ll show you how to create your own style, then you’ll design and paint a canvas piece to take home. You’ll get stencils and creative prompts to help spark your imagination. Whether you’re brand new to spray paint or a longtime art lover, this is your chance to get inspired and create something cool.

Spray Art Workshop | Hosted by MFA Teens
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Outside of the Museum under The Bombax Tree
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg FL 33701

$45 for MFA Members | $55 for Not-Yet-Members

ALL AGES

EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 19

From Billy Joel to Alicia Keys, from Ray Charles to Freddie Mercury, Three Pianos celebrates the piano legends who refused to play by the rules. These aren’t your cookie-cutter rock stars: they’re the rebels, romantics, and risk-takers who turned 88 keys into pure magic. Enjoy timeless favorites like “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I’m Still Standing,” and “Beautiful.” From the soulful sway of Fats Domino to the anthemic joy of Elton John, this high-energy musical revue proves that when you follow your own tune, the music never stops.

Southeastern Premiere. Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.

This film celebrates the long and fruitful life of one of Americas greatest architects. Notable historians share their perspectives about Maybeck’s long and distinguished career, his most important projects, and an in-depth look into his reverence for nature, a commitment to community, and a deep and abiding love of beauty. Run time: 86 minutes.
Free with admission.

Faces of Power: Stories Behind Portraits on Greek and Roman Coins

Ancient Greek and Roman coins preserve some of the most widespread portraits from antiquity, showing how rulers wanted to be seen by their people and how artistic styles changed over the centuries. As the main way ordinary people saw the faces of kings, emperors, and rulers, coins remain key evidence for understanding ancient propaganda, political symbols, and portrait styles. The relevance of this topic clear by the debate today about who should appear on modern currency, from Queen Elizabeth II to proposals for a coin showing a portrait of President Trump.

Lectures are offered free with the cost of daily admission:

Art+ Museum Members: Free

Not-Yet-Members: $25

College Students: Free

The 2026 Gasparilla Music Festival, presented by Water Street Tampa, returns April 10–12 at its new downtown home, Meridian Fields. Headliners Mt. Joy (Friday), Two Friends (Saturday), and Gov’t Mule (Sunday) lead a stacked lineup of 30+ artists, including Shakey Graves, Jai Wolf, Drive-By Truckers, Bryce Vine, and GZA.

Artist Series Concerts: DragonBoot Quartet performs world premiere
Cate Carson, violin; Katya Moeller, violin; Sydney Whipple, viola; and Lila Holyoke, cello
Sunday, April 12, 4:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
Grand Prize winners of the Coltman Chamber Music Competition, the members of the DragonBoot Quartet are current students in the Honors Chamber Music Program at the Juilliard School. They will present the world premiere performance of composer Roger Zare’s Gamma for string quartet during this concert. Zare is a Sarasota native who began composing at age 14 and was the first Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota scholarship winner in 2003. Since then, Zare has been awarded the ASCAP Nissim Prize, three BMI Student Composer awards, an ASCAP Morton Gould Award, a New York Youth Symphony First Music Commission, the 2008 American Composers Orchestra Underwood Commission, a Copland House Residency Award, the 2023 International Clarinet Association Composition Competition, and a Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The DragonBoot Quartet program also includes Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 33, No. 1, the work that stole the show at their Coltman Competition Grand Prize-winning performance; Jessie Montgomery’s Voodoo Dolls; Janáček’s String Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters”; and more. Tickets are $50 for general seating and $70 for VIP seating. ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or 941-306-1202. Sponsored by The Lara and Mark D’Agostino Family Fund.

In recognition of National Second Chance Month, Ex-Cons Matter Foundation and community partners will host a special screening of the inspiring movie “Life of a King,” followed by a live in person discussion with Eugene Brown — the real-life mentor whose journey from incarceration to community leadership inspired the movie.

This event is designed to spark meaningful conversation around redemption, mentorship, decision-making, and the power of second chances. Through the movie and dialogue, we aim to engage youth groups, educators, and community leaders in a powerful experience that highlights resilience and personal transformation.

For details visit:

https://lifeofaking.eventbrite.com

Date, Location and Kick Off Time:

Sunday, April 12th

Enoch D. Davis Center Auditorium

1111 18th Ave S Saint Petersburg, Florida. 33705

Doors Open at 5pm
Entertainment begins 6pm

For more information contact:
484-601-2488

Cherry Docs by David Gow
Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Preview: April 8, 7:30 p.m.
Performances: April 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 at 1:30 p.m.; April 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets ($34-46): ThePlayers.org or 941-365-2494
“Cherry Docs” by David Gow
Directed by Diane Cepeda
When Mike Downey (Jim Floyd), a small-time white supremacist, is charged with the brutal murder of an immigrant, the case appears open-and-shut. The crime is savage, the motive hateful, and public outrage immediate. Assigned to defend him is Danny Dunkelman (Michael Raver), a young Jewish lawyer and the son of a Holocaust survivor. For Danny, the appointment is more than professionally challenging. It is morally explosive. How does a man whose family history is scarred by genocide stand beside someone who glorifies it? Single tickets are $34-$46. For more information about Sarasota Jewish Theatre, visit SarasotaJewishTheatre.org.