Get Out: Weekend Events Preview, June 23-26

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home.

Posted Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 9:04 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 3:28 am ET

It’s Thursday, and the weekend’s just around the corner. If you’re still stumped on what to do, we’ve got some great ideas.

Where: 300 Corey Ave., St Pete Beach (Runs the length of Corey Avenue)
When: Friday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Why Go: Corey Avenue features music, local artists, crafts and food for all ages.
Price: Free

Where: Central Avenue and 21st Street North, St Petersburg
When: Saturday
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Parade begins at 9 a.m.)
Why Go: The ninth annual St. Pete Pride Street Festival and Promenade is the largest diversity and tolerance celebration in Florida. More than 80,000 people are expected to attend this event, which features floats from clubs, organizations, social groups and businesses, as well as dancing, beads, food and fun.
Price: Free

Where: Tradewinds Island Grand, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; or Treasure Island Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
When: Saturday
Time: Check in anytime after 11 a.m. and hold hands at noon
Why Go: Hands Across the Sand is a movement made of people of all walks of life and crosses political affiliations and borders. This movement is not about politics; it is about the protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries. The accidents that continue to happen in offshore oil drilling are a threat to all of the above. Even organizers say expanding offshore oil drilling is not the answer; embracing clean energy is.
Price: Free

Where: 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
When: Saturday
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Why Go: Bay Area International Latin Events presents free salsa dancing weekly in the courtyard of The Pier. Come for a free "Intro to Salsa" group class from 4:30 to 5 p.m., then enjoy the weather, the view, music, dancing and socializing.
Price: Free

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