North Kenwood Neighborhood Association

Monthly Events Around St. Petersburg

MONTH OF APRIL

April 1 - Wednesdays at Williams.
Williams Park, between 1st and 2nd Ave. N. and 3rd and 4th St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bringing vibrant energy and new life to Williams Park and creating a community gathering place in downtown St. Petersburg. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Williams Park, play checkers, have a picnic lunch and enjoy local entertainment. Activities will vary weekly.
April 2 - St. Petersburg Festival of States ~ Honda Grand Prix Illuminated Night Parade and Fireworks.
Winding through downtown St. Petersburg's to the beautiful waterfront. 7:30 p.m. Fabulous floats light up the night sky, music, dancing and beads galore, the parade provides an enchanted, fun- filled evening for everyone. Michael Andretti will be the Grand Marshal. Followed by a Firework Spectacular across the waterfront. www.festivalofstates.com or 727-821-9888.  

April 3 - Get Downtown Music Series. Fast Friday Night.
Central Ave. between 2nd & 3rd St. Features local jazz musicians and vendors. 393-3597.

April 3 to 5 - Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show.
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202.

April 3 to 5 - Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

"World's Fastest Spring Break Party" to Kick Off 2009 IndyCar Season. www.gpstpete.com or 727-898-INDY. The fifth-annual Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will mark the beginning of the 2009 IndyCar Series season. Music, fun, great food and three days of wheel-to-wheel racing action along the beautiful waterfront streets of downtown St. Pete.
Come see two Firestone Indy Lights races, the Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg American Le Mans Series race and the Honda Indy St. Pete IndyCar Series race -- all in just one weekend.
Friday:                                                               

• 9:25 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Firestone Indy Lights practice
• 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. IndyCar Series practice
• 12:20 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Drifting exhibition
• 12:45 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. Air show
• 1:05 p.m. to 3:05 p.m. American Le Mans Series practice/qualifying

• 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. American Le Mans Series driver autograph session

Saturday:                                                      

• 10:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. IndyCar Series qualifying
• 1:20 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg American Le Mans Series race
• Live music
• 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Air show
• 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. IndyCar Series Driver autograph session
• 4:45 p.m. Firestone Indy Lights Race #1, 40 laps

Sunday:  

• 10 a.m. Firestone Indy Lights Race #2, 40 laps.
• 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drifting exhibition
• 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Live music
• 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Air show
• 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Honda Indy St. Pete

o 2009 IndyCar Series season-opener race, 100 laps.  Broadcasted live on Versus. *Tentative schedule. 

April 4 - Saturday Antiques and Green Market at Gasplant Antiques and Ferg's.
Central Ave. and 13th St N. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of produce, gourmet foods and baked goods, local artists,  gift vendors and musical entertainment. www.gasplant-antiques.com or 727-895-0368.

April 4 - Art in the Park.
Williams Park, between 1st and 2nd Ave. N. and 3rd and 4th St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 898-6061.

April 4 - Saturday Guided Hikes. 
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. N.E. 9 to 11 a.m. Pre-registration required. www.pinellascounty.org/environment or 453-6500.

April 5 - Sunday Afternoon Fun.
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave N.E. First and Third Sundays. Lars Erick Robinson, caricature artist from Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus and family fun. www.stpetepier.com or 821-6443.

April 11 - Saturday Morning Market.
Al Lang Field parking lot on the corner of 1st Ave. S. and 1st St. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.saturdaymorningmarket.com

April 11 - Walking Tour of Downtown St. Petersburg Historic District. Central Ave. and 2nd St., 10 a.m. to noon. St. Petersburg Preservation Inc. visits historic buildings and tells the history of St. Petersburg. www.stpetepreservation.org or 727-824-7802.

April 11 - Bunny Tales. Great Explorations the Houghton-Wagman Children's Museum, 1925 4th St. N. Time TBA. www.greatexplorations.org or 727-821-8992.

April 11 - Gallery Walk. Throughout downtown galleries. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Second Saturday monthly. More than a dozen galleries participate in this relaxing evening. Visit the galleries, meet artists and enjoy. www.stpetearts.org or 727-821-6767. Ride the Looper Trolley from 5 to 10 p.m. www.loopertrolley.com

April 13 to 15 - Home Opener series for the American League Champions: New York Yankees at the Tampa Bay Rays. Tropicana Field. Mon., Tues. 7:08 p.m. and Wed. 4:08 p.m. Championship Week give-aways and festivities all week long including the unveiling of the American League Champion flag. www.raysbaseball.com or 1-800-FAN-RAYS.
April 16 to 19 - Chicago White Sox at the Tampa Bay Rays. Championship Week give-aways and activities continue.  Tropicana Field. Thurs. 7:08 p.m.; Fri. 7:38 p.m.; Sat. 7:08 p.m.; and Sun. 1:38 p.m. www.raysbaseball.com or 1-800-FAN-RAYS.

April 18 - Festival of States Harvey's 5K Run.
North Straub Park. 8:15 to 10 a.m. Run along the downtown St. Petersburg's beautiful waterfront. Awards ceremony. www.festivalofstates.com or 727-821-9888.

April 18 - Festival of States Day Parade.
Winding through downtown St. Petersburg's beautiful waterfront. 10 a.m. Fabulous floats, marching bands, music, dancing and beads galore, a fun-filled day for everyone.Followed by Family FunFest at North Straub Park. www.festivalofstates.com or 727-821-9888.

April 18 - Festival of States Family FunFest.
North Straub Park. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Live entertainment, inflatable games, rock climbing wall, bungee jump, batting booth, Radio Disney, free make and take booths and tasty foods and drink. Entry is free. Some venues require a purchased ticket. All inclusive wrist bands are offered at $10.00 or individual coupons at $1.00 each. www.festivalofstates.com or 727-821-9888.

April 19 - SEAL. Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater. 7:30 p.m. One night performance.  www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5706.

April 22 - Earth Day at the Pier Aquarium.
Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. Information all day. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.

April 22- Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc. celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S. 6:30 p.m. Jazz Appreciation Month will be celebrated by an evening of Jazz music presented by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Assoc. 727-893-7134.

April 24 - Regata del Sol al Sol.
Viewable start from the Pier. 10 a.m. International sailing race from St. Petersburg to Isla Mujures, Mexico. www.regatadelsolalsol.org

April 24 - Last Friday Concert Series.
Williams Park, between 1st and 2nd Ave. N. and 3rd and 4th St. 6 p.m. Concerts will feature nationally touring artists and several local and regional music professionals. Enjoy delicious Tapas and spirits in the VIP area. www.lastfridayconcerts.com

April 24 and 25 - St. Anthony's Sports and Fitness Expo.
North Straub Park. Fri. Noon to 7 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vendors exhibit the latest in triathlon apparel, bicycles, health services, wetsuits, sports nutrition, cycling gear, swim wear, running shoes and more. www.satriathlon.com or 727-825-1521.

April 25 - Meek & Mighty Triathlon.
Vinoy Park and North Shore Pool. 6:30 to 11 a.m.Swim 100 yards Bike 3.6 miles Run 1/2 mile (Ages 7 to 10) Swim 200 yards Bike 5.4 miles Run 1 mile (Ages 11 and over) Open to youths ages 7 to 14 and novice adult triathletes. www.satriathlon.com or 727-825-1521.

April 26 - St. Anthony's Triathlon.
Vinoy, North Straub and Spa Beach Parks. 6:50 a.m.to 1 p.m. Swim 1.5K Bike 40K Run 10K. World's top professional triathletes compete. www.satriathlon.com or 727-825-1521.

April 24 to 29 - Broadway Across America, CHICAGO.
Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater.  www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5798.

April 25 and 26 - Green Thumb Festival.
Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Avenue N. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration. The free family festival features horticultural and environmental exhibits, programs and seminars highlighting ways to landscape effectively, conserve natural resources, recycle, and improve the environment. Featuring more than 200 exhibitors and vendors, the festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the 133-acre park in west St. Petersburg. Highlights include children's plant fair, trees for sale for $3, plant auction, plant diagnostic clinic, free mulch, the Garden Club of St. Petersburg Flower Show, tool sharpening clinic, Grow and Share program, kid's crafts, door prizes, food & entertainment for the whole family. www.stpete.org/green or 727-893-7335.

April 29 to May 3 - Fourth Annual 2009 Sunscreen Film Festival. Venues include BayWalk & other locations throughout St. Petersburg. Over five days, Sunscreen will showcase more than 50 films, including comedies, dramas, music videos, student films & documentaries from around the world. Additionally, the festival will host multiple parties, workshops and panels with celebrities & special guests from the film industry.www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com or 259-8417.