Top 10 Events in St. Petersburg This Weekend

Here are 10 exciting events in and around St. Petersburg this weekend. They hit a variety of vibes—music, art, food, live performance—so you should find something that sparks your interest.

1. Jazz at Second Saturday ArtWalk
   When: Saturday, September 13, 6-8 PM stpeteartsalliance.org
   Where: WADA (Warehouse Arts District), 515 22nd St S stpeteartsalliance.org
   What Makes It Cool: Art + live jazz = a relaxed yet vibrant evening. Great for walking around, checking out local galleries, enjoying some good music. stpeteartsalliance.org

2. Emo Night Karaoke (Live Band) at Bayboro Brewing
   When: Saturday, September 13, ~7:00 PM stpeteartsalliance.org+1
   Where: Bayboro Brewing Co, 2390 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg stpeteartsalliance.org
   What Makes It Cool: Sing along with a live backing band. If you like karaoke, this amps it up. A good mix of audience participation + live energy. stpeteartsalliance.org

3. “Bakersfield Mist: Pay What You Can!” (Theatre Performance)
   When: Nighttime this weekend (check specific performance times) stpeteartsalliance.org
   Where: The Off-Central, 2260 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg stpeteartsalliance.org
   What Makes It Cool: Theatre that’s accessible (pay what you can) often brings bold performances, unexpected insights, and meaningful stories. stpeteartsalliance.org

4. St. Pete Food Tour
   When: One of the days this weekend (especially good for Friday evening or Saturday) Patch
   Where: Starting on Beach Drive NE, visiting spots like BellaBrava, The Birchwood Inn, and others Patch
   What Makes It Cool: Good food + walking + getting to know the city. Perfect if you want something social, tasty, different. Patch

5. Art Yard Sale
   When: Saturday, September 13, morning (likely 9 AM-1 PM) Axios+1
   Where: St. Pete (exact location via event listings) St Pete Catalyst+1
   What Makes It Cool: Local art, affordable finds, casual shopping. Good for browsing, discovering up-and-coming artists. Axios

6. Tampa Totally Rad Vintage Fest
   When: This weekend Axios
   Where: Tampa Bay area (worth the drive) Axios
   What Makes It Cool: Retro clothing, arcade games, nostalgic throwbacks. If you love vintage or want something whimsical, this could be fun. Axios

7. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
   When: This weekend Axios
   Where: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Axios
   What Makes It Cool: Handcrafted art, pottery, jewelry, local flavor, water views. For a more scenic festival vibe. Axios

8. St. Pete Art Yard Sale
   When: Again same general timeframe (Saturday) Axios
   Where: St. Petersburg Axios
   What Makes It Cool: Artistic bargains (pieces starting at ~$1), laid-back setting, opportunity to meet local creators. Great for spontaneous stops. Axios

9. Plant Sale with Garden Club of St. Petersburg, Inc.
   When: Saturday, September 13, from ~9:00 AM to early afternoon Patch
   Where: 500 Sunset Dr S, St. Petersburg Patch
   What Makes It Cool: If you like plants/greenery, this is a chill morning event. Great way to start the weekend with something peaceful and outdoors. Patch

10. “Best Food & Drink + Parties” listings (e.g., Autumn Air, Brendan Mayer show, etc.)
    When: Various nights this weekend (Fri/Sat) Eventbrite
    Where: Multiple venues in and around St. Pete (e.g. Bayboro Brewing, noise makers, etc.) Eventbrite
    What Makes It Cool: Live music, parties, food/drink—if you’re up for hopping around or want a lively evening, these options offer variety. Eventbrite