3rd Thursdays 6pm to 10pm Grand Central at Kennedy Enjoy some gourmet food truck fun paired with Independent short flicks and live music! Pour House and City Dog Cantina provide micro brews and tasty cocktails. 10-15 gourmet food trucks will offer everything from burgers to vegetarian bites. 3rd Thursdays
Art Meets Jazz Begins 6pm The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk This event features live jazz music from Johnny Magnussun, art exhibition by local Tampa artists, a full buffet, and full bar. Johnny Magnussun is a saxophone musician from Orlando who has opened for high profile acts like Kenny G. Art Meets Jazz
An Evening With Courtney Carver Begins 6:30pm Oxford Exchange Join author Courtney Carver for a talk, question and answer session, and a book signing. Plus, you will receive a copy of Courtney’s book, Soulful Simplicity, with your ticket purchase. An Evening With Courtney Carver
Forever Plaid Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Forever Plaid
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vegas Golden Knights Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning host the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. This is the Bolts’ first ever battle with the expansion team in Downtown Tampa. Cheer on your team and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vegas Golden Knights
The Tempest Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater On a distant island, a woman waits. Robbed of her position, power and wealth, her enemies have left her in isolation. But this is no ordinary woman nor an ordinary island. She is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to her will. When the vessel carrying those who wronged her appears in the distance, she creates a vast magical storm to bring them to her, and the ship’s passengers find themselves in a place where nothing is as it seems. The Tempest
Darlene Love Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre One of the most ubiquitous and influential singers in rock and roll, Darlene Love has been singing since the 1950s and shows no signs of stopping. Featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, Love had a hand in some of the biggest hits of the 1960s. Darlene Love
Do the Local Motion Celebrates Arbor Day Begins at Noon Poe Plaza A healthy and social way to enjoy your lunch hour and learn interesting tidbits about Tampa’s Downtown! Your support also helps to fight childhood hunger in our community. This walk will celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day and participants will learn more about Tampa’s beauty. Do the Local Motion
Movies @ The Library Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Head to the library for a free showing of Gravity. A shuttle is destroyed on a seemingly routine spacewalk, leaving two astronauts spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left, and the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space. Movies @ The Library
Keely and Du Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre Somewhere, a group is holding a young woman in a locked room against her will. They aren’t going to hurt her. They don’t want any ransom. They just want to change her mind about her unwanted pregnancy. See the whole story unfold live on stage. Keely and Du
The Florida Orchestra – Dvorak’s Cello Concerto Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Grab a seat and enjoy an evening of beautiful music from The Florida Orchestra. Maximilian Hornung will show his talents with the violoncello and Michael Francis will conduct. The Florida Orchestra – Dvorak’s Cello Concerto
Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand! Drawing on Irish traditions, the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) 10:30pm to 12:15am Tampa Theatre Roberta is bored with her suburban life. She lives vicariously through the adventures of Susan, a woman she knows only through messages in the personal ads of the newspaper. But when she follows one of the ads into New York City and finds herself thrust into Susan’s life, strung along into a different world through a breadcrumb trail of missing romances and mistaken identities, how will she react to having to go back to being herself? Starring Rosanna Arquette and Madonna. Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
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
Alexander Hamilton: The Man vs the Musical Begins 1pm John F. Germany Public Library Expert Rand Scholet and Hamilton family member Mary Anne Hamilton join forces for a fun and informative program about the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton. Mr. Scholet will also share photos and personal anecdotes from his interactions with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton biographer Ron Chernow. Alexander Hamilton: The Man vs the Musical
Amadeus Begins 2pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This acclaimed series brings filmed versions of great performances from Britain’s National Theatre to the high-definition movie screen. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna and he’s determined to make a splash. Composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote Mozart’s talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy, he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God. Amadeus
Forever Plaid Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Forever Plaid
Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour Shows at 2pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand! Drawing on Irish traditions, the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour
Keely and Du Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre Somewhere, a group is holding a young woman in a locked room against her will. They aren’t going to hurt her. They don’t want any ransom. They just want to change her mind about her unwanted pregnancy. See the whole story unfold live on stage. Keely and Du
Gasparilla Children’s Parade Fireworks Dinner Cruise Begins 5:30pm Yacht StarShip Dining Cruise Tampa’s most famous pirate ship ‘attacks’ the city, producing the city’s largest fireworks show of the year. Take a ride on the pristine waters and enjoy a reserved table, 3-course seated meal, DJ entertainment, dancing, fantastic views, and a spectacular fireworks show! Gasparilla Children’s Parade Fireworks Dinner Cruise
US 103.5’s Throwdown by the Bay Begins 7pm Amalie Arena Downtown’s biggest venue will be rocking when some of country music’s top stars take the stage. See Jake Owen, Dan +Shay, and Easton Corbin perform live renditions of some of their radio rockin’ hits. This is a must-attend show for country music fans! US 103.5’s Throwdown by the Bay
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Begins 2pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Sally, her brother, and their cautious and outspoken pet Fish spend a whirlwind afternoon in the uninvited company of Dr. Seuss’s masterful creation, the Cat in the Hat. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, you are in for a rhyming, rambunctious ride! Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm Stageworks Theatre The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand! Drawing on Irish traditions, the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour
Keely and Du Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre Somewhere, a group is holding a young woman in a locked room against her will. They aren’t going to hurt her. They don’t want any ransom. They just want to change her mind about her unwanted pregnancy. See the whole story unfold live on stage. Keely and Du
Flashdance Begins 3pm Tampa Theatre In this ’80s classic, Alex Owens is a welder in Pittsburgh, but she has dreams that take her far from the warehouse and her crummy existence. Her passion is dance, and she has always wanted to prove herself in a professional artistic dance company. Will the people who love her be able to help her reach the heights she knows she’s meant for? Flashdance
The Tempest Begins 4pm Jobsite Theater On a distant island, a woman waits. Robbed of her position, power and wealth, her enemies have left her in isolation. But this is no ordinary woman nor an ordinary island. She is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to her will. When the vessel carrying those who wronged her appears in the distance, she creates a vast magical storm to bring them to her, and the ship’s passengers find themselves in a place where nothing is as it seems. The Tempest
Yoga in the Park Begins 5pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In operation since 2010 and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership, Yoga in the Park is a free riverside yoga session led by an instructor from Yoga Downtown Tampa. Yoga in the Park
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Lightning vs Las Vegas Golden Knights – January 18 US 103.5’s Throwdown by the Bay – January 20 NHL All-Star Pregame – January 26 to 28 NHL All-Star Game – January 28 Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks – February 8 Billy Joel – February 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs LA Kings – February 10 Andrea Bocelli – February 14 Tampa Bay vs Detroit Red Wings – February 15 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils – February 17 Mary J. Blige – February 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – February 26 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres – February 28 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers – March 3 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – March 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers – March 8 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – March 10 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators – March 13 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins – March 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton Oilers – March 18 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – March 20 Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars – March 23 to 25 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Arizona Coyotes – March 26 Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled – March 31
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Jean Pagliuso: Pultry, Raptors, Places of Ritual – Through March 16 Photograph 101: Through January 24 Composition Principles: From Basics to Advanced – Through January 18 Magnificent Hurt – January 26 to March 16 The Family Acid – January 26 to March 16 Florida’s Amazing History by Eliot Kleinberg – January 28 Fashion Photography Workshop – February 3 Photoshop for Beginners – February 5 to 26 Introduction to Smartphone Photography – February 8 Lighting Workshop – February 11 Journey through Personal Creativity – February 25
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Mutiny at the Museum – Through January 31 Mindfulness with Evolve: Yoga – January 20 The Big Hug – January 21 Museum Closed for the Gasparilla Parade – January 27 Sunshine Sunday – January 28 Positive Parenting Program: A Five-Part Series – January 29 Candy Land – February 1 to 28 Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Music in the Museum – January 18 Gasparilla: A Tampa Tradition – January 19 to March 4
Jobsite Theater The Tempest – January 19 to February 18 HIR – March 19 to April 1 1984 – April 27 to May 20 Dancing at Lughnasa – June 15 to July 8
The John F. Germany Public Library Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Movies @ the Library: Gravity – January 19 Alexander Hamilton: The Man vs the Musical – January 20
Patel Conservatory Disney’s The Aristocats Kids – February 15 to 18 Peter Pan, Jr. – April 26 to 29
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Keely and Du – Through January 21 The Got Jokes? Improv Experience – February 3 brownsville song (b-side for tray) – February 8 to 25
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Forever Plaid – Through March 11 Open Rehearsal – The Barber of Seville – Through January 25 The Florida Orchestra – Dvoraks Cello Concerto – January 19 Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour – January 19 to 21 Amadeus – January 20 Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat – January 21 Gobsmacked! – January 24 Latin Nights – January 25 Decades Rewind – January 26 Miranda Sings… You’re Welcome – January 27 Discover Opera – The Barber of Seville – January 28 The Magic of Trent Adams – January 29
Tampa Bay History Center TBHC/OLLI Corse: Tampa’s Historic Neighborhoods – Through January 31 Florida Conversations – Mary Jane Safford, M.D.: A Rediscovered Humanist – January 17 TBHC Book Group – January 18 Walk Tampa: Tampa Bay Black History Tour – January 27 Sangria and Stories: Remembering the USS Tampa – February 1 Old Glory – February to July 2018
Tampa Museum of Art The Classical World: Selections from the Permanent Collection – Ongoing The Classical World in Focus: Animals in Ancient Art – Ongoing Monday Meditation at the Museum – Mondays Art on the House – Fridays Art Spot – Saturdays Mernet Larsen: Getting Measured, 1957-2017 – Through February 11 Made in Tampa: From the 1970s to Now – Through April 1 Claudia Ryan and Rob Tarbell: Skyway Curators’ Choice – Through April 1 Elisabeth Condon and Bruce Marsh: Skyway Audience Choice – Through April 1
Tampa Theatre Darlene Love – January 18 Desperately Seeking Susan – January 19 Flashdance – January 21 This is Spinal Tap – January 26 Steel Magnolias – January 28 First Blood – February 2 In the Mood – February 3 Good Morning, Vietnam – February 4 Dune – February 9 Stand By Me – February 11 Coming to America – February 16 Iliza Shlesinger Live – February 17 Sixteen Candles – February 18 Wayne’s World – March 1 Winefest 2017: Wine’s World – March 2 Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live – April 5 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – April 21
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