What’s On Suncoast? 1.5 – 1.12
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from January 5 – 12, 2024
Learn to Outrigger Canoe
Learn to Outrigger Canoe
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235
Hawaii became the birthplace of contemporary outrigger canoe racing, with a governing body being established in 1950 the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association. The sport has since spread far and wide to Tahiti, New Zealand, Samoa, Cook Islands, New Caledonia, USA, Canada, France, England, Italy, South Africa, Guam, Hong Kong, Australia, Fiji and is expanding all the time. There are an estimated 35,000 outrigger canoe paddlers worldwide, and the sport is currently experiencing huge growth.
Learn all the basics of this unique sport and techniques to help you perform to your fullest! This sport is a great full body workout, as well as a ton of fun!
Sign up for our 5-hour course, divided into 3 sessions:
We will be holding a Learn to Outrigger Canoe on Jan 5, 6, 7
- Friday, Jan. 5 from 6-7pm via zoom
- Saturday, Jan. 6 from 10am-12pm
- Sunday, Jan. 7 from 10am-12pm
Jacks London Grill
Jacks London Grill
1050 62nd Ave N Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Conveniently located at 1050 62nd Avenue in St. Pete, we offer Happy Hour specials, a complete lineup of soccer games, and a full menu of British and American specialties including the BEST FISH AND CHIPS in town!
At Jack’s London Grill here on the Suncoast of Florida they only create the food selections FRESH daily with the finest ingredients prepared by our chef owner from Britain.
Hours: Mondays closed; Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla Plaza Tampa, FL 33602
Founded in 1920, the Tampa Museum of Art inspires visitors with engaging exhibitions and innovative educational programs that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art. The Museum houses one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States. As one of the region’s most prominent museums devoted to the art of our time, the Museum’s permanent collection also embraces sculpture, photography, painting, new media, and more.
With a 14,000 square-foot LED installation of Leo Villareal’s Sky (Tampa) illuminating the south façade and the Museum’s 23-foot tall cast iron sculpture Laura with Bun by Jaume Plensa silhouetted in front of the north façade, the Tampa Museum of Art stands as an iconic landmark of downtown Tampa.
The Museum’s new Vinik Family Education Center offers expanded year-round studio art classes, lectures, and tours that allow children, teens, and adults to discover new perspectives and learn different art-making techniques. Likewise, through unique community partnerships, the Museum offers outreach programs that provide art-therapy-informed interventions and meaningful modes of self-expression to vulnerable segments of the population.
Hours: Friday through Wednesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Riviera Bar and Grill
Riviera Bar and Grill
5500 Deltona Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Discover a slice of paradise here on the Suncoast right in Punta Gorda at Riviera Bar and Grill. Nestled by the shimmering waters, the waterfront dining experience is more than just a meal – it’s a journey of culinary delights and good times that’ll have you coming back for more. Let the rhythm of the water and the melody of live music (Thursday -Sunday) create the perfect ambiance for your dining experience. Raise your glass and toast to good times with our daily happy hour. Dive into a curated selection of cold, refreshing cocktails that’ll tickle your senses and add an extra sparkle to your day.
Hours: Mondays closed; Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sarasota Orchid Society Show
Sarasota Orchid Society Show
801 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34236
For two days, over 20 vendors will fill the auditorium with an explosion of color and smells, exhibiting and selling thousands of blooming orchid plants, as well as presenting gorgeous displays. Accredited American Orchid Society judges will judge the orchids and displays presented by the region’s orchid societies and commercial and individual growers. There will also be educational orchid culture classes, accessories, growing supplies for sale, raffles, and experts on-site to answer questions.
The Sarasota Orchid Society is a non-profit society dedicated to the education, appreciation, and enjoyment of many varieties of orchids. The beautiful, tropical climate enjoyed by people living in Sarasota is ideal for the cultivation of these spectacular plants.
Show admission is $5.
Hours: Saturday, January 6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m, Sunday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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