Barre in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In conjunction with the Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is proud to bring this free community fitness class to Tampa’s Downtown! Barre in the Park
Rock the Park
Hamilton Shows Thursday through Sunday Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Broadway hit comes to Tampa! This musical sings and raps through the life story of founding father Alexander Hamilton. The performance incorporates a variety of music styles and color-conscious casting of characters. Find some tickets or enter the lottery (good luck!) for a chance to win your seats and see the musical everyone is talking about. Hamilton
Hundred Days Thursday through Friday Straz Center for the Performing Arts Hundred Days is an uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty, taking a leap and loving as if you only had 100 days to live. With magnetic chemistry and anthemic folk-punk music, creators and stars Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore a fundamental question: how do we make the most of the time that we have? Hundred Days
Open Rehearsal – The Pearl Fishers Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Opera aficionados and neophytes alike always enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek into a rehearsal with Managing Director and Chorus Master Robin Stamper, observing the director and artists working on scenes for the upcoming opera production. A brief, informative overview of the opera begins the evening. This is a very popular event and seating is limited. Open Rehearsal – The Pearl Fishers
Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour Begins 7pm Tampa Theatre Actor/comedian/writer Tom Segura has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in demand and highly regarded talents. He is best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Additionally, his hit podcast Your Mom’s House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE. Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the visiting Minnesota Wild in a downtown showdown. Get your tickets, support the Bolts, and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild
Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride & Rally 2019 Begins 7am Lykes Gaslight Park Break out the bikes and get ready to pedal around town! Choose from 8 different neighborhood meet-up locations for a guided ride with experienced cyclists. All will finish at Lykes Gaslight Square for food, music, information, and fun. Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride & Rally 2019
BBCB Luncheon Begins 1pm Tampa Convention Center In 2006, Hillsborough Community College met the goal of reflecting the county’s population distribution in its student enrollment. However, the institution still faced the challenge of a lack of student success in retention and graduation for all students and in particular African American and Latino males. The goals of this summit are to provide information about successful strategies, explore mentoring programs that enable the success of young men, and to provide the latest research of the methods higher education institutions can employ to increase access, persistence, and retention and graduation rates. BBCB Luncheon
Live Music at Sparkman Wharf Begins 6pm Sparkman Wharf Grab a drink and a find a nice place to sit as the live music lays down a soundtrack for your weekend. If you have not visited Sparkman Wharf yet, this is a great excuse to make the trip! Live Music at Sparkman Wharf
Live & Local – Eden Shireen 6pm to 9pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Eden Shireen has written her own narrative in the music industry by expressing her own melodic storytelling with an eclectic blend of pop, indie and folk. The 21-year singer songwriter from Land O’ Lakes, Florida is capturing audience hearts with her freshly scripted lyrical tales of heartbreak and young love. Live & Local – Eden Shireen
Blake Shelton: Friends and Heroes Tour Begins 7pm Amalie Arena From his team members on The Voice to veteran country artists, Blake Shelton has a history of demonstrating his support for the people he believes in. When he realized that fans across the country needed to hear music from his friends and heroes, he decided to bring them all out on the road. Very special guest Lauren Alaina joins Shelton for the show, along with special appearances by country icons the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, and Trace Adkins. Blake Shelton: Friends and Heroes Tour
Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour Shows at 7pm and 10pm Tampa Theatre Actor/comedian/writer Tom Segura has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in demand and highly regarded talents. He is best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Additionally, his hit podcast Your Mom’s House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE. Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour
Second Saturday Sweat Sesh Begins 8:30am Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park A fun workout at the park featuring a mix of cardio and strength training. All fitness levels are welcome! Bring some water and a yoga mat or large towel. Sunscreen is recommended. Free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. Second Saturday Sweat Sesh
Gasparilla Music Festival Begins 11am Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park This festival celebrates the best of Tampa Bay’s diverse music scene, highlighting local emerging acts and nationally recognized headliners. The 6th annual festival will host over 40 fun and eclectic acts with two full days of music across four stages. The lineup also features many of Tampa’s best eateries including The Refinery, Malio’s Steakhouse, Ella’s Folk Art Cafe and more. The festival is kid-friendly with children’s activities offered early each day. Gasparilla Music Festival
Senior Fitness Walk Begins 10am Armature Works Lace up those walking shoes and get ready for a fun program with fellow Tampa seniors. This senior fitness walking program gives participants a chance to get out and get fit! Walkers will meet at the tables in front of the market facing the Riverwalk entrance. Senior Fitness Walk
Art Spot 11am to 2pm Tampa Museum of Art Let your imagination run free as the Museum’s art facilitators introduce exhibition-specific methods of art making filled with fun and creativity for you and yours. Art Spot
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Lightning close out a four-game homestand with a matchup against the visiting Detroit Red Wings. Find some tickets and go see the Bolts as they inch closer to postseason play. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
Sing-Along Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) 7:30pm to 9:45pm Tampa Theatre Based on the true story of world-famous rock band Queen’s journey from their humble beginnings to their now-legendary 1985 performance at the Live Aid concert in Wembley Stadium, Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. The film will be presented in a form you may not have experienced yet: as a sing-along! All of the seminal songs of Queen will be shown with lyrics, and you’re encouraged to belt them out right along with the movie. Sing-Along Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Wellness at the Wharf Begins 10am Sparkman Wharf Get your heart rate up and burn more fat in less time with HIIT, Harbour Island Athletic Club’s high-intensity interval training. Please bring your own mat, towel, and water. Classes are free of charge and located on the lawn. Wellness at the Wharf
Tour of Sacred Heart Church Begins 1:15pm Sacred Heart Church The March tour of the historic church will highlight the stained glass window of St. Patrick as well as the history and architecture of the church. The free tour is seated and followed by a walk about. No reservations required. Tour of Sacred Heart Church
Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater Begins 2pm Henry B. Plant Museum Step back in time and enjoy the single-character performances that bring turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life. Each character is based on actual hotel staff and guests. From the reminiscences of Henry Plant himself to the letters of a Spanish-American War soldier, you will learn more about the time period through each character’s particular vantage point. Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater
CatVideoFest 2019 Begins 3pm Tampa Theatre A curated compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet meme powerhouses. You’ll see favorites you love and be introduced to new favorites that you’ve never seen before. And for the first time ever, you’ll be seeing them in a movie theatre. Best of all, Tampa Theatre will be donating 10% of ticket proceeds to kitties in need at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. It’s the feel-good feline event of the year! CatVideoFest 2019
Many of Downtown’s pubs, restaurants, and bars feature live music. Check out this week’s line up! Be sure to check with each location to confirm.
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild – March 7 Blake Shelton – March 8 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings – March 9 Bob Seger – March 15 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals – March 16 Travis Scott – March 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Arizona Coyotes – March 18 Disney On Ice – March 21 to 24 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins – March 25 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals – March 30 NCAA Women’s Final Four – April 5 and 7 KISS – April 11 2CELLOS – April 13 98ROCKFEST – April 14 Marcy Me – May 5 Ariana Grande – May 28 Shawn Mendes – July 27
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Modus Operandi: Contemporary Photography from the collection of BNY Mellon – Through April 15 Lost and Found in America – Through April 22 Olivia Parker: Vanishing in Plain Sight – April 19 to August 31
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly The Pigeon Comes to Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Through May 12 Gasparilla Music Festival Kids Fest – March 10 Pi Day – March 14 Make a Masterpiece Art Studio – March 17 to 25 Spring Break Camp – March 18 to 22
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month
Jobsite Theater The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] – March 15 to April 17
The John F. Germany Public Library Exploration Club – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Sewing at the Library: Pencil Roll – March 7 Movies @ the Library: Ocean’s 8 – March 8 The Amazing World of Google Cardboard – March 18 Messy Mondays – March 18 Become an Architect – March 19 Book Discussion: A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway – March 20 Learning Circle – Fundamentals of Public Speaking – March 21
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie – March 21 to April 7 Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria – May 30 to June 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Hundred Days – Through March 24 Hamilton – Through March 10 Wine & Crime – March 11 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] – March 13 to April 7 Patel Conservatory Music presents Vivaldi’s Gloria – March 14 Georges Bizel’s The Pearl Fishers – March 15 And That’s Why We Drink – March 16 Latin Nights – March 21 Cicada Rhythm – March 25 Kyle Cease – Evolving Out Loud – March 27 Whiffenpoofs – March 27 Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus – March 28 to 31 The Florida Orchestra – Brahms’ Piano Concerto – March 29 Tap Dogs – March 29 to 31 Live & Local – Carlos Peñas – March 30 On the Edge – March 30 Simply Three – April 24 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Florida Conversations: Winston Churchill in Cuba and Florida – March 13 Tap Talks: Fort Brooke Blonde Ale – March 14 Kid-tography – March 18 to 22 History Center Book Group: Barracoon – March 21 Teacher Appreciation Morning – March 22 Brewseum – March 28 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – March 30
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Theatre Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour – March 8 Lou Holtz – March 12 Jeff Tweedy – March 14 Michio Kaku – April 4 Jenna Hager – April 23 Carl Hiaasen – May 14 Platon – June 6 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28
– Free Weekly Community Fitness Classes at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park –
