The City of St. Petersburg announced on June 1 that it will partner with the Enoch Davis Advisory Council to host the Bourbon Street BBQ & Jazz event on Sunday, June 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Enoch Davis Center, located at 1111 18th Ave. S. Registration is required for this ticketed event, which costs $30 per person.
The event is held in celebration of Black Music Month and will feature a performance by the Ashwood Jazz Project. The city said the group will bring smooth sounds and high-energy rhythms to attendees. According to organizers, Black Music Month is celebrated each June and highlights “the significant influence Black artists have played in shaping American music and culture.” The month honors creativity, innovation, and lasting impact across genres such as jazz, blues, gospel, and R&B.
Tickets must be purchased online at www.stpeteparksrec.org/Events. Additional information can be obtained by visiting that website or contacting the Enoch Davis Center at 727-793-7134.
St. Petersburg has cultivated a diverse cultural scene through vibrant neighborhoods and arts initiatives that enrich community life; it also features notable infrastructure such as the municipal marina and Museum of Fine Arts, boasts a legacy in baseball since hosting spring training in 1914, extends its influence across Pinellas County through community initiatives, and is known for its early adoption of commercial aviation with the historic Tampa Bay flight in 1914—all according to the official history page.
St. Petersburg focuses on fostering community engagement through principles of inclusivity, innovation, and equitable policies, according to its official website.
