Art News: Pee-Wee Herman Film, Kerouac House, Wildlife Exhibit

TAMPA BAY, FL — The arts community in the greater Tampa Bay area continues to thrive, with plenty of exhibits, events and programs to keep you busy.

Here’s everything you need to know about the latest arts and entertainment news from the region.

179-Car Drive-In Theater Coming To Warehouse Arts District

St. Petersburg is getting socially distant entertainment with a drive-in movie location that will have a 64-foot screen to show movies.

Pee-Wee Herman Two-Part Documentary Planned: HBO

HBO is producing a two-part documentary about Sarasota High School graduate and actor Paul Reubens, better known as "Pee-wee Herman."

The Jack Kerouac House In St. Pete Has Changed Owners; What’s Up?

The Jack Kerouac house was sold twice last year, and it's created some confusion about the house.

Wildlife Portrait Exhibit At James Museum Promotes Conservation

Artists from around the world submitted portraits of animals to the James Museum to raise awareness about the need for conservation.

Naked Cowboy Visits Siesta Key Beach After Bike Week Arrest

After being charged with resisting arrest, panhandling during Daytona Beach's Bike Week, the Naked Cowboy found his way to Sarasota.

Student Authors Book To Help Children Cope With Disabilities

Chris Angilella, who has Asperger's syndrome, said he wrote the book to inspire other children with disabilities.

North Greenwood Rec Center To Receive Mural Courtesy Of Valspar

To bring some color to Tampa Bay, host of the annual Valspar Championship, Valspar Paints hosted a contest seeking nominees for a community.

3 Polk County Artists Among Winners At Gasparilla Art Festival

The 51st Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts awarded a total of $80,000 in cash was awarded to the winning artists.

Upcoming Art Events:

• Between Two Worlds, featuring Hermitage Fellows Gowri Savoor and Monica Youn, Friday, 5:30 p.m., at Hermitage Artist Retreat at 6630 Manasota Key Road in Englewood
• Piper on the Pier, Friday, 6 p.m., at the Dunedin Marina at 51 Main Street in Dunedin
• Florida Symphonic Winds of the Dunedin Music Society meeting about upcoming tour of Austria and Germany, Saturday, 10 a.m., via Zoom
• Wine and Fine Art, Saturday, 2 p.m., The Bula Barua Gallery at 212 2nd Street N in St. Petersburg
• Art Wars, “Battle for the Burg” and the Guerrilla Art Market, Saturday, 6 p.m., Bayboro Brewing Co. at 2390 5th Avenue South in St. Petersburg
• Jazz Brunch, Sunday, 10 a.m., at Hamlet’s Eatery at 821 Apricot Ave. in Sarasota
• Vinny and Vin A of the Bronx Wanderers, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater
• Stand Pup Comedy, a virtual fundraiser for Friends of Strays Animal Shelter in St. Petersburg, Tuesday, 8 p.m.