Earth Night Saint Petersburg 2026 — Mission Blue Film Screening + Ocean Conservation & Upcycled Fashion Talk
In celebration of Earth Day, an amalgamation of artists, musicians, and creatives are coming together to put the Sunshine City on the map (literally!) as part of the worldwide DJs for Climate Action's "Earth Night” initiative with a full week of programming. Suite E Studios, Sunshine City Disco, and Galactic Sound & Magic present community workshops, film, talks, and music experiences to uplift, inspire, and engage our beautiful city.
Earth Night week kicks off properly with “Movie Night." Presented in collaboration with the Dunedin International Film Festival, opening night features a screening of the documentary Mission Blue accompanied by talks with Florida Gulfcoast Hope Spot's Ray Bouchard and Marissa Baker of local upcycled and vintage staple Reclaim Threads.
“Movie Night” is a free event, but donations, which will go towards DJs For Climate Action’s Earth Night and other environmental organizations, are encouraged. Bundle passes are also offered for access to the full week of programming.
MISSION BLUE DOCUMENTARY
7:30PM
missionblue.org/the-film
Mission Blue follows legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle on her urgent quest to protect the ocean from threats like overfishing and pollution by establishing a global network of protected "Hope Spots". The documentary highlights her life's work to save the "blue heart of the planet" before it is too late.
FLORIDA GULF COAST HOPE SPOT TALK with Ray Bouchard
7:15PM
bit.ly/FLGulfCoastHopeSpot
“Hope Spot pioneer” Ray Bouchard tells audiences how Dunedin residents helped establish the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot in 2019.
UPCYCLED FASHION TALK with Reclaim Thread's Marissa Baker
9:15PM
reclaimthreads.com
Marissa Baker, founder of Reclaim Threads, is a sustainable fashion designer transforming discarded clothing into one-of-a-kind wearable art. Rooted in festival culture and conscious living, her work challenges the fast fashion cycle by giving new life to secondhand pieces while redefining what style can look like.
In this talk, Marissa explores the real environmental cost of our consumption habits, from overflowing closets to polluted waterways, and invites the audience to rethink their relationship with clothing and everyday purchases. Through personal insight, industry realities, and tangible solutions, she shares how individual choices hold more power than we’ve been led to believe.
Blending storytelling, sustainability, and visual design, this experience goes beyond conversation featuring live examples of her upcycled creations and practical tools for reducing your own footprint. This is not just a talk about fashion; it’s a call to live more intentionally in a world that depends on it.
WHAT IS EARTH NIGHT?
Earth Night is a fundraising initiative from DJs For Climate Action that harnesses the power of electronic music, its history and community, to celebrate the earth, and raise awareness of climate issues and solutions. The 9th annual global celebration will take place during the week of Earth Day.
Join us Dancing Local and Acting Global to celebrate and raise funds for the Earth. For more information on “Earth Night” and how it’s eco-friendly check out djs4ca.com/earth-night or @djs4ca on IG.
EARTH NIGHT TIPS:
Bring your own cup or use one of our re-useable steel cups. No glass please!
Minimize your environmental impact by carpooling, using public transportation (~20 min walk from Grand Central & 22nd St N Sunrunner stops), or biking!
Engage with local organizations tabling throughout the event to keep the earth-loving momentum going!
🗓️ Full schedule of the Sunshine City's Earth Night events:
🎥 Wednesday, April 22nd | Movie Night with Mission Blue Film Screening & Talks by Ray Bouchard (Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot) + Marissa Baker (Reclaim Threads)
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⚙️ Thursday, April 23rd | Workshop Night with Modular Demo; "In the Field" Recording, Sampling, & Production; and Taking Root: the Art of DJing
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🎛️ Friday, April 24th | Live Electronic Jam Night with Future Vintage, Moot Boxle, and Moon Show
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🪩 Saturday, April 25th | DJ Night with Meghan Lee, Rat Galactic, Austen van der Bleek, Notar, and Lynn Hawkins
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🔊 Sunday, April 26th | Soundsystem Culture Day with Sun Drop Social and Eco Market
If you'd like to get involved in any of these events, please email: [email protected]