Events
Gulfport Third Saturday Art Walk Sat. (7/15). Local artists show and sell their work, and there's also live music and star-gazing with the St. Petersburg astronomy club. Galleries and restaurants open late. 6-10 p.m. Gulfport Art Village, south of 28th Avenue, on Beach Boulevard. (727) 302-9299.
Wild About Art Sun. (7/16). Arts fundraiser with exhibit of original works in a variety of media by wildlife and nature artists. 3-7 p.m. in the Royal Palm Ballroom at the Resort and Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin. No charge to attend, sales of art benefit the SouthShore Arts Council. (813) 645-3732.
Openings
The Studio @ 620 "The Florida Highwaymen: Even Further Down the Road,'' features "Florida Wetlands, the Highwaymen's Legacy,'' exhibit of more than 50 paintings, works by Mary Ann Carroll, James Gibson, Isaac Knight, Roy McClendon and others, opens Wed. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Wed. Discussion with collector Tony Hayton, 7-8:30 p.m. Tue. Luncheon for Mary Ann Carroll, the only woman "Highwayman," 11:30-1 p.m. July 21, $10; informal painting demonstration follows at 1:30 p.m. Reservations required for luncheon (727) 895-6620. 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. www.thestudioat620.com.