This Weekend's Upcoming Gulfport Area Events

Gulfport FL

05 August, 2021

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GULFPORT, FL — Looking for a family outing? Your Gulfport Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a coat drive, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Gulfport: Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Hillsborough Community College When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 39 Columbia Dr, Tampa, FL 33606 What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) impact your retirement income, as it may be possibl... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Hillsborough Community College (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Featured Event: STYX To Perform At Ruth Eckerd Hall Thursday When: Thursday, August 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall What: Legendary, multi-platinum rockers STYX, with Tommy Shaw on vocals and James "JY" Young, Lawrence Gowan, Ricky Phillips and drummer Todd Sucherman return to Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Thursday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. with hits like Mr. Roboto, Come Sail Away, and Too Muc... Learn More Featured Event: STYX To Perform At Ruth Eckerd Hall Thursday (D'Ann Lawrence White) Visit SPACEcraft at Clymer Park! - City of Gulfport When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Thursday, August 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLink: www.exploreSPACEcraft.com Explore FREE all-ages creative activities on the themes of Make and Play, led by local artists, musicians, crafters, and and educators. No sign-up required. Come as y... Learn More Latin Night with Carol Rivera - City of Gulfport When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Thursday, August 5 from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PMPrice: $10 Summary: LATIN NIGHT with Carol Rivera 727-322-3055 6:30 - 7:15pm     Intermediate Workshop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:15 - 8:00pm ... Learn More Broward Sierra Group General Meeting When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Florida Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Florida Chapter: Thursday, August 5 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMBroward Sierra Group monthly general meeting.Lorna Bravo, University of Florida, IFAS Extension, Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent - Master Gardening Program. Dbl click for more i... Learn More Featured Event: Whales: Living With Giants At Clearwater Marine Aquarium When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Clearwater Marine Aquarium What: Clearwater Marine Aquarium's exhibition that explores the fascinating world of whales, "Whales: Living with Giants" continues through Aug. 31 in the newly expanded visitor center. Activities in the exhibit include multi-media exhibits, a virtual reality experience, walk-throug... Learn More Featured Event: Whales: Living With Giants At Clearwater Marine Aquarium (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Suncoast Tiger Bay Club To Discuss Red Tide Crisis When: Friday, August 6th at 11:30 a.m. Where: The St. Petersburg Yacht Club - Snell Isle Marina What: The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club returns to in-person meetings with a timely deep-dive into the red tide crisis currently being fought in St. Pete, Pinellas County and other communities on the Gulf Coast of Florida Friday, Aug. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Experts from around Tampa ... Learn More Featured Event: Suncoast Tiger Bay Club To Discuss Red Tide Crisis (D'Ann Lawrence White) Meet the Teacher - Fourth Grade - Perkins Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Perkins Elementary What: Event listing from Perkins Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More Babytime Online - Gulfport Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gulfport Public Library What: Event listing from Gulfport Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM If you have little ones under 2 years old, please join us for Babytime Online at 10:00AM. We will sing songs, read books, enjoy lap bounce rhymes, and learn baby signs and share videos from ... Learn More Meet the Teacher - Third Grade - Perkins Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Perkins Elementary What: Event listing from Perkins Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Meet the Teacher - First Grade - Perkins Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Perkins Elementary What: Event listing from Perkins Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Meet the Teacher - Kindergarten - Perkins Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Perkins Elementary What: Event listing from Perkins Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Learn More Meet the Teacher - Bear Creek Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Bear Creek Elementary What: Event listing from Bear Creek Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Art Gecko Show - City of Gulfport When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Local Artists Create Geckos for Charity Auction! Larger-than-life geckos will be the centerpiece of a live auction. The geckos will be visualized and created according to each artist's individual ... Learn More First Friday Art-Walk - City of Gulfport When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMLink: http://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/ First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage our arts loving community i... Learn More Get Ready As GeckoFest Returns To Gulfport When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Visit Gulfport, Florida (Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce) What: The Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce, the nonprofit business organization that powers Visit Gulfport Florida, announced that this year's GeckoFest will resume with a month of activities including:  Gecko Art Show, Aug. 6 Gecko Crawl, Aug. 14 GeckoBall, Aug. 28 GeckoFest... Learn More First Friday Pop-Up Dance Party When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport: Gulfport Casino Ballroom What: Gulfport will host a First Friday Pop-up Dance Party Friday, July 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Head to the historic Gulfport Casino on the waterfront for live music by local musicians and cold drinks every First Friday. Tickets are $... Learn More First Friday Pop-Up Dance Party When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport: Gulfport Casino Ballroom What: The Gulfport First Friday Pop-Up Dance Party takes place from 7 to 10 p.m.  Head to the historic Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., on the waterfront for live music and cold drinks. Local musicians will get you moving, and the bar will open.  This month's dance party on Aug... Learn More First Friday Pop-up Dance Party - City of Gulfport When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Friday, August 6 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM First Friday Pop-up Dance Party Friday, July 2nd from 7 - 10 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Head to the historic Gulfport Casino on the waterfront for live music and cold ... Learn More Featured Event: 'Jaw' Star Richard Dreyfuss To Appear At SharkCon 7 When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Florida State Fairgrounds What: Fans of Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster "Jaws" are in for a treat when the movie's star, Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, comes to Tampa Aug. 7-8 for SharkCon 7, presented by National Geographic's SHARKFEST. The festival, taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. bot... Learn More Featured Event: 'Jaw' Star Richard Dreyfuss To Appear At SharkCon 7 (D'Ann Lawrence White) Urban Hike – Riverfront Hike – Landing Loop When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Florida Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Florida Chapter: Saturday, August 7 at 9:00 AMThis is an urban hiking experience for individuals who value urban parks, outdoor recreation, and the St. Johns River. The hike will showcase the greenspace on the river, the Riverwalk, and the enor... Learn More Receive your COVID-19 Shot!!! - City of Gulfport When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Saturday, August 7 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn More Kayak Deep Creek - Sierra Club - Florida Chapter When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Florida Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Florida Chapter: Saturday, August 7 at 9:30 AMJoin us for a paddle on Deep Creek on Saturday, August 7. We will meet at 9 am and be in the water by 9:30. We will kayak for 2-1/2 hours or about a total of 4 miles. Moderate pace.To join this outi... Learn More Snug Harbor Paddle Trip - Sierra Club - Florida Chapter When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Florida Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Florida Chapter: Sunday, August 8 at 9:00 AMPaddling 2-3 hours at a leisurely pace into the Snug Harbor area with a break for lunch somewhere around midway. Well see lots of mangroves, a variety of fish, stingrays, a fair array of water birds,... Learn More Hike Julington-Durbin Preserve - Sierra Club - Florida Chapter When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Florida Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Florida Chapter: Sunday, August 8 at 9:00 AMJoin us on a 4.5-mile day hike through natural communities ranging from sandhill to lower flatwood to lush floodplain swamp and marshes. The preserve is bounded on two sides by the Durbin and Julingto... Learn More City of Gulfport's Celebration of Life When: Sunday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Sunday, August 8 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Thousands of Floridians infected with the coronavirus have passed away. Many people missed the opportunity to go to weddings, funerals, and birthday parties during the coronavirus pandemic. Restr... Learn More Featured Event: Orange County Choppers Founder Invited Fans To Hang Out When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Orange County Choppers Road House & Museum, 10575 49th St. N., Pinellas Park FL What: Fans of the hit Discovery Network series, "American Chopper," are invited to hang out with the show's star and founder of Orange County Choppers, Paul Teutul Sr., at the new Orange County Choppers Road House & Museum Monday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Teutul will shake hands... Learn More Featured Event: Orange County Choppers Founder Invited Fans To Hang Out (D'Ann Lawrence White) Title I Annual Meeting - Bay Point Middle When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Bay Point Middle What: Event listing from Bay Point Middle: Monday, August 9 (all day)6th Grade Title I Annual Meeting - 9:30 am in Cafeteria 7/8th Grade Title I Annual Meeting - 3:00 pm in Cafeteria Learn More 6th Grade Orientation - Thurgood Marshall Fundamental When: Monday, August 9th at 8:45 a.m. Where: Thurgood Marshall Fundamental What: Event listing from Thurgood Marshall Fundamental: Monday, August 9 from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM6th-grade Orientation* from 9:00 a.m. &ndash 12:00 p.m.Students should report to the cafeteria by 8:45 a.m. Orientation will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. This or... Learn More Meet the Teacher - Pre K - Perkins Elementary When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Perkins Elementary What: Event listing from Perkins Elementary: Monday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More 6th Grade Open House - Bay Point Middle When: Monday, August 9th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Bay Point Middle What: Event listing from Bay Point Middle: Monday, August 9 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM9:30 am: Title 1 Meeting in the cafeteria9:45 am-10:15 am: Welcome Message Forms Drop off PTSA information session T-Shirts on sale Schedule Pick Up10:20 am- 12:35 pm: Students will follow a Bell Sche... Learn More 2021-2022 Orientation - Disston Academy When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Disston Academy What: Event listing from Disston Academy: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMOrientation sessions are mandatory for both new students as well as those who are returning to us. Families will receive all of the information they need to have a great school year as well as an ove... Learn More Class Schedule Distribution - Thurgood Marshall Fundamental When: Monday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Thurgood Marshall Fundamental What: Event listing from Thurgood Marshall Fundamental: Monday, August 9 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM7th grade: 1 P.M.8th grade: 2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Learn More 7/8th grade Open House/Schedule Pick-Up When: Monday, August 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Bay Point Middle What: Event listing from Bay Point Middle: Monday, August 9 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM3:00 pm- 6:00 pm: Grade 7 and Grade 8 Open Campus/Schedule Pick Up3:00 pm- 3:20 pm: Title 1 Meeting in the cafeteria3:20 pm- 3:40 pm: Welcome Message, PTSA and General information shared3:20 pm- 5:45 ... Learn More Meet-N-Greet - James B. Sanderlin IB World School When: Monday, August 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: James B. Sanderlin IB World School What: Event listing from James B. Sanderlin IB World School: Monday, August 9 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMAn opportunity to come onto campus, look around, get your student's teacher assignment/schedule, and find classrooms. This is informal - drop in anytime as there will not be a prese... Learn More The Plight of the Key Deer - Sierra Club - Florida Chapter When: Monday, August 9th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Florida Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Florida Chapter: Monday, August 9 at 7:30 PMA meeting where we learn about current issues, and connect with like-minded individuals. Learn More Free Clothing Swap - City of Gulfport When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM "Bring in up to 5 garments to exchange for free with other swap participants or purchase vouchers for $3 each to select clothing. Extra clothing donations encouraged. All proceeds and remaining cl... Learn More Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market - City of Gulfport When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PMLink: http://visitgulfportflorida.com/gulfport-tuesday-market/ Gulfport's Tuesday Morning Fresh Market takes place EVERY Tuesday 9:00 am-3:00 pm - October - May 9:00 am-2:00 pm - June - September. ... Learn More Speak Up for Ready For 100% at the Pinellas County Commission monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Florida Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Florida Chapter: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AMSpeak Up For Clean Energy at the Pinellas County Commission monthly Meeting! Learn More Meet Your Teacher 11-12 - Lakeview Fundamental When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lakeview Fundamental What: Event listing from Lakeview Fundamental: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMCome to school to meet your teacher. Learn More Ballroom Dance lessons with Carol Baker When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Tuesday, August 10 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMPrice: $10 Summary: BALLROOM LESSONS  with Carol Baker      $10 Admission 12:00pm-1:00pm           Beginner Lesson           1:00pm-2:00pm             Intermediate Lesson           2:00pm-3:00pm  ... Learn More Argentine Tango Lessons & Dance - City of Gulfport When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Gulfport What: Event listing from City of Gulfport: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PMPrice: $10 Summary: Kathleen & Steve Prucher  727-742-3368   6:30pm – 8:00pm       Argentine Tango Lessons         8:00pm – 11:00pm     Argentine Tango Milonga Learn More All schools open - All Pre-k and postsecondary schools' classes begin When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Boca Ciega High What: Event listing from Boca Ciega High: Wednesday, August 11 (all day)All schools open. All Pre-k and postsecondary schools classes begin. Learn More A-Day: Classes 1-4 - Thurgood Marshall Fundamental When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Thurgood Marshall Fundamental What: Event listing from Thurgood Marshall Fundamental: Wednesday, August 11 (all day) Learn More All schools open. All Pre-k and postsecondary schools' classes begin When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Bear Creek Elementary What: Event listing from Bear Creek Elementary: Wednesday, August 11 (all day)All schools open. All Pre-k and postsecondary schools classes begin Learn More Sporting Event - Gibbs High When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gibbs High What: Event listing from Gibbs High: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMSporting Event Learn More 1st Day of School - James B. Sanderlin IB World School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:55 a.m. Where: James B. Sanderlin IB World School What: Event listing from James B. Sanderlin IB World School: Wednesday, August 11 from 8:55 AM to 3:05 PMAll schools open. All Pre-k and postsecondary schools classes begin. Learn More Community Group - Gulfport Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gulfport Public Library What: Event listing from Gulfport Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMGulfport Writers. Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Gulfport Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.