City of St. Petersburg, FL

08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 07:14

City of Performing Arts Month Highlights More than 40 Live Performances in St. Pete this September

City of Performing Arts Month Highlights More than 40 Live Performances in St. Pete this September

August 30, 2024 - In recognition of St. Pete's Performing Arts Month this September, the City of St. Petersburg, the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, and local partners are hosting St. Pete's inaugural City of Performing Arts Month to showcase St. Pete's performing arts scene. Partnering organizations will host more than 40 events featuring theatre, dance, music, jazz, opera, comedy, and poetry.

"The 'City of Performing Arts Month' is an exciting opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on the vibrant and diverse performing arts community here in St. Pete, said Celeste Davis, Director of Arts, Culture & Tourism at the City of St. Petersburg. "This event series brings together an eclectic mix of performances that truly capture the essence of our city's creative energy. We're thrilled to offer residents and visitors alike the chance to explore the many artistic expressions that make St. Pete a unique cultural destination."

Presenting organizations include:

  • Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association

  • American Stage

  • The Dalí Museum

  • EMIT

  • The Florida Orchestra

  • freeFall Theatre

  • Guilfoil Dance Arts Center

  • Mahaffey Theater

  • The Off-Central Players

  • The Palladium

  • projectALCHEMY

  • Seven C Music

  • Spitfire Comedy House

  • St. Pete Standup

  • St. Petersburg City Theatre

  • St Petersburg Opera Company

  • The Studio@620

  • WMNF 88.5 FM

A few representative events are listed below. The full lineup can be found at stpete.org/performingarts.

The Off-Central Players Present: David Harrower's Blackbird
September 5-15, Thursday / Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Studio Grand Central, 2260 1st Ave. S

Daniela Soledade: Brazilian Dream
September 7 at 8 p.m.
The Palladium's Hough Concert Hall, 253 5th Ave. N

Poetry at the Dali
September 12 at 6 p.m.
The Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd.

Note Nonsense - Musical Improv Comedy
September 13 at 9 p.m.
Spitfire Comedy House, 1920 1st Ave. S

The Florida Orchestra Presents: How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert
September 14, 2024; 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S

American Stage Presents: Ring of Fire
September 25-October 20, 2024; Wed/Thurs at 7 p.m., Friday/Sat at 8 p.m., Matinees Sat/Sun at 2 p.m.
Raymond James Theatre, American Stage, 163 3rd St. N

St. Pete Opera Presents: Samson & Delilah
September 27 at 8 p.m., September 29 at 2 p.m., and October 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Palladium Theater, 253 5th Ave. N