About
Bulls After Hours
Are you looking for cool things to do during the evenings and on the weekends? Bulls After Hours spotlights free, low-cost, or discounted events on-campus and around St. Petersburg!
THIS WEEKEND
12/3/2021
First Friday Downtown | 6 - 10 PM | Central Ave. | FREE
St. Pete's biggest block party with food, drinks, music and more fun! December's featured
music act is the Soul Circus Cowboys.
Festival of Lights & Santa's Village | 6 PM | Hillsborough Co. Fairgrounds | $25 per
car
Join us for an ALL-NEW holiday light spectacular that will envelop you and your family
in an enchanting environment filled with a million lights from entrance to exit. Young
and old alike will enjoy the nearly 2 MILE drive thru immersive experience of continuous
light features followed by a festive walking visit to Santa’s Village, full of attractions,
holiday goodies and visits with SANTA! Tickets are $25 per car, with up to 8 people
permitted per car. Split the cost with friends to enjoy some holiday fun!
Group Fitness: Restorative Yoga | 6:15 - 7 PM | Fitness Center Studio A
*on campus event*
Welcome to restorative yoga. A gentle, calming, and meditative class focused on promoting
relaxation and release. In this class, students will hold a series of four to six
restful postures. Yogis will be often supported by props to help deepen their experience.
This is a beginner style class, and it will aid in your ability to find your state
of peace and stillness.
Study Center Open Mic Night | 7 PM | USC Ballrooms
*on campus event*
Great Scott, you're talented! Take a break from studying for finals and come to our
Open Mic Night to perform for your friends and peers or belt out a karaoke tune. Refreshments
will be provided.
Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg | 7:30 PM | Departs from Sweet Divas Chocolate | $20
Peer into the shadows and mysteries of Florida's "Sunshine City" on a candlelight
walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg! Hear true ghost stories of wandering spirits,
haunted mansions, phantom lovers, and age old curses...forgotten tales brought back
to life. Join our costumed tour guides for a leisurely stroll along St. Petersburg's
quaint streets and beautiful waterfront! The tour departs from Sweet Divas Chocolate.
The Nutcracker | 7:30 PM | Hough Hall at the Palladium Theater | $25
Join the St. Petersburg Ballet as they tell the classic story of the Nutcracker through
they eyes of eccentric toy-maker, Drosselmeyer, and his goddaughter, Clara, who must
find the courage to believe in the power of love for the enchanted Nutcracker Prince
and save him from the evil Mouse King. The Ballet features dancing children, mischievous
boys, a Siamese Warrior, toy soldiers, giant mice, sword fights, Snowflakes, Spanish
dancers, Buffoons, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The
music, costumes, sets and special effects will delight all ages as they journey with
Clara to the Land of Sweets.
12/4/2021
Cross Bay Ferry | All Day | Departs from 375 Bayshore Dr. NE | $20
Ride between St. Pete and Tampa. Reaching the docks is a breeze, whether you board
at the Vinoy Basin in St. Petersburg, or cast off at The Tampa Ferry Terminal, located
on the waterside of the Tampa Convention Center, just east of the Sail Restaurant
and Franklin Street. Select your departure times and book your round-trip ticket for
just $20!
Saturday Morning Market | 9 AM - 2 PM | Al Lang Stadium Parking Lot | FREE
Outdoor market with live music, fresh produce, food trucks, and arts/crafts.
Stretch and Sip | 10 AM - 11 AM | Lawn at The Mahaffey Theater| FREE
*21+ event*
Come find your inner peace with a FREE 60 minute Yoga session led by Crystal from
Pure Strength and Movement. Attendees will enjoy FREE YOGA, swag bags, Live Music
from DJ Ekin, and samples of Michelob Ultra's newest brews. 9am-10am is registration;
Yoga is from 10am - 11am; Product Sampling 11a-11:30a. Parking available at the Mahaffey Theater garage, $10 cash only.
Adventure Climb | 10 AM - 1 PM | USF Riverfront Park | $15
*Tampa campus*
Get harnessed up, challenge yourself on three different levels, and exit our course
from the tandem zipline. If you've ever seen the course and wanted to try it, this
is your chance! Test your balance on our log! Make the leap of faith! Swing from rope
to rope! Climb 55ft and ring the bell! Tickets are $15 and limited so purchase them now! A signed waiver is required and is available on the ropes course website for printing
or you can fill it out at the event. Participants must wear closed toed shoes.
The Nutcracker | 2 PM | Hough Hall at the Palladium Theater | $25
Join the St. Petersburg Ballet as they tell the classic story of the Nutcracker through
they eyes of eccentric toy-maker, Drosselmeyer, and his goddaughter, Clara, who must
find the courage to believe in the power of love for the enchanted Nutcracker Prince
and save him from the evil Mouse King. The Ballet features dancing children, mischievous
boys, a Siamese Warrior, toy soldiers, giant mice, sword fights, Snowflakes, Spanish
dancers, Buffoons, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The
music, costumes, sets and special effects will delight all ages as they journey with
Clara to the Land of Sweets.
Festival of Lights & Santa's Village | 6 PM | Hillsborough Co. Fairgrounds | $25 per
car
Join us for an ALL-NEW holiday light spectacular that will envelop you and your family
in an enchanting environment filled with a million lights from entrance to exit. Young
and old alike will enjoy the nearly 2 MILE drive thru immersive experience of continuous
light features followed by a festive walking visit to Santa’s Village, full of attractions,
holiday goodies and visits with SANTA! Tickets are $25 per car, with up to 8 people
permitted per car. Split the cost with friends to enjoy some holiday fun!
Salsa Class | 7 PM | The Edge Collective Marketplace | FREE
Learn how to Salsa at the Edge!
Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg | 7:30 PM | Departs from Sweet Divas Chocolate | $20
Peer into the shadows and mysteries of Florida's "Sunshine City" on a candlelight
walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg! Hear true ghost stories of wandering spirits,
haunted mansions, phantom lovers, and age old curses...forgotten tales brought back
to life. Join our costumed tour guides for a leisurely stroll along St. Petersburg's
quaint streets and beautiful waterfront! The tour departs from Sweet Divas Chocolate.
The Nutcracker | 7:30 PM | Hough Hall at the Palladium Theater | $25
Join the St. Petersburg Ballet as they tell the classic story of the Nutcracker through
they eyes of eccentric toy-maker, Drosselmeyer, and his goddaughter, Clara, who must
find the courage to believe in the power of love for the enchanted Nutcracker Prince
and save him from the evil Mouse King. The Ballet features dancing children, mischievous
boys, a Siamese Warrior, toy soldiers, giant mice, sword fights, Snowflakes, Spanish
dancers, Buffoons, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The
music, costumes, sets and special effects will delight all ages as they journey with
Clara to the Land of Sweets.
12/5/2021
Cross Bay Ferry | All Day | Departs from 375 Bayshore Dr. NE | $20
Ride between St. Pete and Tampa. Reaching the docks is a breeze, whether you board
at the Vinoy Basin in St. Petersburg, or cast off at The Tampa Ferry Terminal, located
on the waterside of the Tampa Convention Center, just east of the Sail Restaurant
and Franklin Street. Select your departure times and book your round-trip ticket for
just $20!
Corey Avenue Sunday Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | Corey Ave. (St. Pete Beach) | FREE
This market hosts local vendors selling local and conventional produce, plants, herbs,
raw honey, take home foods, artisan products, fresh baked goods, lunch bites, local
art, hand crafts and more!
Zero Waste Brunch | 12 - 2 PM | Green Bench Brewing Co. | DONATION
Enjoy an epic sustainable brunch while helping charity in a beautiful beer garden!
Featuring zero-waste beer cocktails and live music. 100% of ticket proceeds get donated
directly to 360 Eats, a local Nonprofit working to end hunger and food waste in our
community! AND 100% of the menu will consist of mouthwatering, chef-curated dishes
that are prepared from good food 360 Eats rescues from going to waste at local grocery
stores. The more you eat, the more you save. Eating food never felt this good! Tickets are by donation. Suggested donation: $20.
The Nutcracker | 3 PM | Hough Hall at the Palladium Theater | $25
Join the St. Petersburg Ballet as they tell the classic story of the Nutcracker through
they eyes of eccentric toy-maker, Drosselmeyer, and his goddaughter, Clara, who must
find the courage to believe in the power of love for the enchanted Nutcracker Prince
and save him from the evil Mouse King. The Ballet features dancing children, mischievous
boys, a Siamese Warrior, toy soldiers, giant mice, sword fights, Snowflakes, Spanish
dancers, Buffoons, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The
music, costumes, sets and special effects will delight all ages as they journey with
Clara to the Land of Sweets.
Festival of Lights & Santa's Village | 6 PM | Hillsborough Co. Fairgrounds | $25 per
car
Join us for an ALL-NEW holiday light spectacular that will envelop you and your family
in an enchanting environment filled with a million lights from entrance to exit. Young
and old alike will enjoy the nearly 2 MILE drive thru immersive experience of continuous
light features followed by a festive walking visit to Santa’s Village, full of attractions,
holiday goodies and visits with SANTA! Tickets are $25 per car, with up to 8 people
permitted per car. Split the cost with friends to enjoy some holiday fun!
Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg | 7:30 PM | Departs from Sweet Divas Chocolate | $20
Peer into the shadows and mysteries of Florida's "Sunshine City" on a candlelight
walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg! Hear true ghost stories of wandering spirits,
haunted mansions, phantom lovers, and age old curses...forgotten tales brought back
to life. Join our costumed tour guides for a leisurely stroll along St. Petersburg's
quaint streets and beautiful waterfront! The tour departs from Sweet Divas Chocolate.
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