05.09.2026
Tunnel Vision is taking you on a journey through time and culture, resurrecting the venues, genres, & artists that changed everything.
First stop: The Tunnel NYC (1986 - 2001)
One of the legendary Manhattan nightclubs owned by the infamous Peter Gatien, The Tunnel became known around the world for its shocking art installations, club kid culture, and unexpectedly, legendary Sunday night hip hop parties known as “Mecca”.
[Meet us on the dance floor for sets by CHEMICAL LEX, THEY HATE CHANGE + DJ DONNIE LUV]
It’s a final peace out from Ashley on her last shift with us today ☹️☹️
It’s been an absolute honor to get to work with Ashley over these 5 years! Incredibly hard working, professional and such a positive and sweet human behind the bar. She’ll be sadly missed but we are incredibly excited for her to start her new professional career.
To brighten up the day we have some new spring cocktails on the board. Pictured is the National Treasure with Milagro tequila, bergamot pear acid, Chinola passion fruit, grapefruit soda and bitters.
Thank you so much for everything Ashley!! We love you ♥️♥️ @ashleypolanco
One time we played @the_bends and it was so packed and wild that they completely sold out of canned beer and it sort of felt like a badge of honor or something. Come help us do it again March 13 it's FREE with @lychee_camp and one more super special secret band TBA.
P.S. Shows at The Bends are 21+ and music starts late.
📸 @watson33569
It’s happening!! Sheri May is behind the bar with Madison today, come say hi and hang out for a Bends happy hour with these two fabulous ladies 💃🏼🍹🤘 @sherimayswag@asaybinder
Saint Pete! A must-see lineup hits @the_bends March 6th with psych, indie, jazz, rock, soul, and sounds not fit for definition in full form for first Friday! Art premier by @therealgorewizard in the front, music by @liquidpenniesband@wearekatara and @fesssi.k in the back, and everything else on the perimeter! Be well and be there if you can be! Flyer by @artbytoad
Happy Valentines Day lovers!!
We are opening at noon today for @amulettattoos Valentines Flash party!! And we got Bends Bloody’s for all the early love birds and plenty more romantic specials 💘💘💘 @cannedmanatee@jennarosiee
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Join us for a night of experimental club music, blending electro, breaks, and techno in many forms, at The Bends
📍 919 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
From 10PM–3AM music by @sector.fm residents @taina.enserio , @smushyslugs & @djnoturgirl going B2B, and @spur_girl , bringing sounds to keep you moving all night.
@pangolinpizza will be on-site keeping you fed, and vendors @garbaj_clothing , @sallyfourr , & @maticgun will be posted up with their goods.
@the_bends will donating a portion of bar sales to the @flimmigrant & QR codes will be at the bar for direct donations.
Let’s come together.. eat, dance, and protect our community.
& above all FUCK ICE
FREE ENTRY · 21+
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Make it a Seasonal Spritz for happy hour today with our very own apple and cinnamon infused vodka, vanilla syrup, soda water and champagne 🥂
Available on special today, we open at 5pm with @ashleypolanco
February 13th we celebrate the release of our new album “Patterns in the Sea”! We will be performing at @the_bends along with @carson_cox_cx and @ortrotasce . Free. Doors at 9. Let’s go.
Christmas always comes early at The Bends!!
All new color Bends Ripper shirts just in time for the holidays. Available for purchase at the bar and all sizes are in stock 💀 🎅🏼 🎄 @ashleypolanco
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