An Evening of Art and Jazz Begins 6pm The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk This event features the smooth sounds from Orlando-based saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax and art from Rustic Steel Creations. There will be complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and one complimentary drink per guest. You don’t want to miss this! An Evening of Art and Jazz.
Network After Work Tampa Begins 6pm Aloft Hotel Make quality connections in a relaxed and upbeat atmosphere while expanding your network of contacts to fuel your career or business goals. Network After Work Tampa.
Colossal 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tampa Theatre Gloria is a frequent partier. Her boyfriend becomes fed up and throws her out. Gloria returns to her hometown for a fresh start, but instead rekindles a childhood friendship with a bartender. After drinking with Gloria, he wakes up to discover a gigantic monster rampaging through Seoul and realizes that somehow the monster is connected to her. Colossal.
Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts In this hilarious new three-character comedy based on the best-selling book of the same title, audiences are welcomed into a fun-filled world of foolproof moves and insider advice that could only be culled from that most insightful of individuals: the gay man. Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man.
Red Hot Chili Peppers: The Getaway Tour Begins 8pm Amalie Arena Downtown will be rocking when three time Grammy winning band, Red Hot Chili Peppers take the stage. The band brings over 30 years of top hits to this exciting show! Red Hot Chili Peppers: The Getaway Tour.
Fourth Friday 4pm to 9pm Downtown Tampa A celebration of Downtown Tampa and Ybor City’s rich arts and culture scene. Museums and performing arts venues offer extended hours, free or value-added admission, and/or special programming. While visiting the venues during the event hours, pick up a Fourth Friday wristband for access to food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants. Fourth Friday. See April’s schedule.
98ROCKFEST Begins 5pm Amalie Arena This event kicks off with a pre-show headlined by Starset and include performances by Dinosaur Pile-Up, Loose Talk and 98ROCK’s Skratch ‘N Sniff. The main show will be headlined by Soundgarden, and feature performances by A Day to Remember, Pierce the Veil, Highly Suspect, Nothing More, and Beartooth. 98ROCKFEST.
UT Softball vs. Florida Southern Begins 6pm University of Tampa The Spartans look to defend the diamond against the visiting Moccasins. UT Softball vs. Florida Southern.
Tampa Equality Connection Begins 6pm Stageworks Theatre Learn about Equality Florida’s work, stay for a special Avenue Q performance, and get your picture taken with one of the Avenue Q puppets! Drop in to mingle, enjoy complimentary appetizers, and learn how you can get involved with bringing full LGBT equality to our state. A cash bar will be available. Tampa Equality Connection.
Downtown Tampa Food Reggae & Rum Festival Begins 7pm Jamaica Tropicale Grill Jam out to live tunes from Caribbean Vibes, Tampa’s number one Reggae band, Sir Errol and Lady Britney while you sip and snack. Reggae & Rum Festival.
Friday Concerts in the Park 7pm to 9pm Water Works Park The return of spring means the return of Tampa’s longest running and most beloved concert series: Friday Concerts in the Park (formerly Friday Extra Concert Series). Celebrating 30 years of high-quality musical entertainment, the Friday Concerts in the Park offer a full schedule of live music to satisfy all tastes – from jazz to country to reggae to classic rock. Friday Concerts in the Park.
Patel Conservatory presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Performed by Patel Conservatory students in grades 5-12, Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip comes to life onstage. The whole gang is here and this production delivers the feel-goods for all ages. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Critical Mass Tampa Bay – April Showers Ride Begins 7:45pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Bring your waterguns, squirt bottles, and anything else you can think of to cool down the ride. As always, the only rule is no gaps, so try to impress with your watergun handlebar holster ingenuity! Critical Mass Tampa Bay – April Showers Ride.
Symphonie Fantastique – The Florida Orchestra Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Through music, the orchestra tells the story of French composer Hector Berlioz in his Symphonie Fantastique, a self-portrait of an artist’s destructive passion for his beloved. Michael Francis conducts. Symphonie Fantastique – The Florida Orchestra.
The Azure Sky In Oz Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts A powerful and funny but unflinching drama about two women whose lives are profoundly changed by their immersion in the world of the other-abled. A portion of the proceeds from the play will benefit the Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s. The Azure Sky In Oz.
Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races 8am to 6pm Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park This new fundraiser brings the community together, promotes health and wellness and highlights the beautiful Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races.
Day of Discovery 8am to 9:15am Florida Aquarium This event offers a special Aquarium experience with unique programming, animal encounters and animal enrichment craft projects, as well as light and sounds for children and families with special needs. Day of Discovery.
4th Annual Tampa Bay Walk for Wishes Begins 8am Water Works Park A nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates over 270,000 wishes granted, while raising funds for future wishes. This family-friendly event is powered by wish families, volunteers, donors and friends. Help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children battling life-threatening medical conditions. 4th Annual Tampa Bay Walk for Wishes.
Tampa’s Last Saturday Bar Crawl Begins 2pm Begins at Pokey’s Hit some of Downtown Tampa’s favorite bars and get a free drink, shirt, transportation, and raffle ticket along the way. Tampa’s Last Saturday Bar Crawl.
Colossal Shows at 2pm, 4:45pm, and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre Gloria is a frequent partier. Her boyfriend becomes fed up and throws her out. Gloria returns to her hometown for a fresh start, but instead rekindles a childhood friendship with a bartender. After drinking with Gloria, he wakes up to discover a gigantic monster rampaging through Seoul and realizes that somehow the monster is connected to her. Colossal.
Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts In this hilarious new three-character comedy based on the best-selling book of the same title, audiences are welcomed into a fun-filled world of foolproof moves and insider advice that could only be culled from that most insightful of individuals: the gay man. Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man.
Mayor’s Mac and Cheese Throwdown Begins 3pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park This free, signature event celebrates numerous local Tampa restaurants and their version of the culinary favorite. Sampling tickets can be purchased on site to try various styles of the classic dish. There will be live entertainment of local and regional musical talent, craft beer and wine vendors, and activities for all ages. Mayor’s Mac and Cheese Throwdown.
Inner Engineering with Sadhguru 4:30pm to 8:30pm Tampa Convention Center Establish clarity, health and joy in your life! This is a unique opportunity to learn the life transforming Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya directly from Sadhguru as he rarely conducts these programs in person. This advanced level program has been experienced by thousands of people in North America and worldwide in a day and a half format. Inner Engineering with Sadhguru.
Best of Tampa Bay Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This all-you-can-eat food and drink extravaganza boasts more than 50 participants including Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and caterers, as well as wine, liquor, and craft beer tastings. Also, enjoy full open bars and 5 live bands. Best of Tampa Bay.
Inner Engineering with Sadhguru 7:30am to 8pm Tampa Convention Center Establish clarity, health and joy in your life! This is a unique opportunity to learn the life transforming Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya directly from Sadhguru as he rarely conducts these programs in person. This advanced level program has been experienced by thousands of people in North America and worldwide in a day and a half format. Inner Engineering with Sadhguru.
Patel Conservatory presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Begins 3pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Performed by Patel Conservatory students in grades 5-12, Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip comes to life onstage. The whole gang is here and this production delivers the feel-goods for all ages. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
The Princess Bride (1987) Begins 3pm Tampa Theatre See the classic storybook film in the perfect setting. Before the film, Family Favorites presenting sponsor, Bank of America, will be giving away free commemorative photos in the lobby. The Princess Bride (1987).
The Azure Sky In Oz Begins 3pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts A powerful and funny but unflinching drama about two women whose lives are profoundly changed by their immersion in the world of the other-abled. A portion of the proceeds from the play will benefit the Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s. The Azure Sky In Oz.
Yoga in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In operation since 2010, Yoga in the Park is a free riverside yoga session led by an instructor from Yoga Downtown Tampa. Yoga in the Park.
Colossal 6:15pm to 8:15pm Tampa Theatre Gloria is a frequent partier. Her boyfriend becomes fed up and throws her out. Gloria returns to her hometown for a fresh start, but instead rekindles a childhood friendship with a bartender. After drinking with Gloria, he wakes up to discover a gigantic monster rampaging through Seoul and realizes that somehow the monster is connected to her. Colossal.
Painting with a Twist Begins 7pm Florida Aquarium Head to the aquarium to paint for a great cause! A cash bar is available for beer, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Snacks will be available for purchase. Attendees also will be entered into a drawing to win general admission tickets to the annual SeaGrapes Wine and Food event. Painting with a Twist at the Aquarium.
An Evening of Song with Aaron Tveit Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Aaron Tveit, who created the role of Gabe Goodman in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next To Normal, began his Broadway career when a mock audition for RENT during a college acting class turned into the real thing, landing him a role on the national tour. This undeniable “it” factor led him to Grease Live! on Fox, Gossip Girl and in the film version of Les Misérables. An Evening of song with Aaron Tveit.
Let’s Play Live Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The future of entertainment events is here. This nerdcore fantasy unites gamers in an outrageous evening of insanity and energy with YouTube game channel stars from Achievement Hunter and Funhaus. See them square off on stage for a non-stop frenzy of gaming and comedy. Let’s Play Live.
Tampa Riverfest May 6 – 7 Tampa Riverwalk Presented by Friends of the Riverwalk in conjunction with the City of Tampa, this FREE event will run the entire length of the Riverwalk and will feature family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa’s cultural institutions, local music and restaurants. Tampa Riverfest.
Amalie Arena Red Hot Chili Peppers – April 27 98ROCKFEST – April 28 Eric Church – May 4 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – May 6 The Weeknd – May 12 Tampa Bay Storm vs. Washington Valor – May 20 Alabama – May 28 Tampa Bay Storm vs Baltimore Brigade – June 3 Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor – June 10 Iron Maiden – June 11 Chance the Rapper – June 14 Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull – June 22 Tampa Bay Times Bridal Show – June 25 Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor – July 1 Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper – July 8 Roger Waters – July 11 New Kids On The Block – The Total Package Tour – July 15 Tampa Bay Storm vs Cleveland Gladiators – July 22 Shawn Mendes Illuminate Tour – July 25 August 11 – Lionel Richie: All the Hits – August 11 John Mayer – August 13 Monster Jam – August 19 Ed Sheeran – August 29 The Spin Stops Here Tour 2017 – September 23 Scorpions: Crazy World Tour – October 15 Bruno Mars – October 19 Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 – October 20 André Rieu – November 1 Lady Gaga – December 1
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts By the Yard: Cirkut Camera Photography – Through December 2017 The Physicians Photography Show – Through May 5 The Boomer List, Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders – April 28 to June 16 Photoshop for Beginners – May 10 to 24 Academy of the Holy Names: Defining Womanhood – May 13 to June 16 Photography 101 – June 7 to 28 International Photography Competition 2017 – June 23 to August 18 Photography 101 Express – July 22 Focus on Your Talent – July 31 to August 28 Photography 101 – August 2 to 23
The John F. Germany Public Library Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Derby Day @ the Library – April 28 Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – May 2 Into the Fold: Star Wars – May 5 Summer Movie @ The Library: Collateral Beauty – May 12 Book Club: Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison – May 17 Tampa’s Historic Newspaper: A Celebration of The Tampa Tribune – May 20
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Education is Key Breakfast – April 27 Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Menus: The Epicurean Experience – March 17 to December 23
Patel Conservatory You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Through April 30 Spring Music Spectacular: A Concert for Peace – May 3 Evening of Dance – May 5 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase – June 4
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Avenue Q – May 4 to 21 The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – June 2 to 18
Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Azure Sky in Ozhua – Through April 30 Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man – April 27 to 30 Symphonie Fantastique – The Florida Orchestra – April 28 Best of Tampa Bay – April 29 An Evening of Song with Aaron Tveit – April 30 Let’s Play Live – April 30 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I – May 2 to 7 Spring Music Spectacular: A Concert for Peace – May 3 RiverFest – Secret Walls – May 6 and 7 Lumina Youth Choirs Spring Sing – May 6 Private Lesson Recitals – May 6 Tampa Bay Symphony Dazzling Inspirations – May 7 That’s the Spirit – May 11 Sebastian Maniscalco: Why Would You Do That? – May 12 The American Songbook: Then and Now – The Florida Orchestra – May 12
Tampa Bay History Center Finding Fairyland: Rediscovering Tampa’s Lost Themepark – Through May 21 TBHC/OLLI: Exploring Tampa Bay’s History – June 10 Sangria and Stories – June 10 History Center Member Reception: Finding Fairyland – June 11 Life of the Party – June 18 TBHC/OLLI Course: Florida’s Fantastic Artifacts and the Science of Archaeology – June 31
Tampa Museum of Art Sky – Ongoing 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 Kiss and Tell by Wolfgang Flad – Through December 10 Pride & Passion – April 29
Tampa Theatre The Princess Bride – April 30 Stop the Presses – May 3 How to Build a Time Machine – May 7 Siddhartha Murkherjee: Science and Storytelling – May 10 Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl and the Train – May 16 Beerfest 2017: Barley’s Angels – June 24 WineFest 2017: Wine’s World – September 8
University of Tampa Spring Dance Happening – April 27 “Aaah…Men!” A Musical Revue – April 28 Softball vs. Florida Southern – April 28 “Aaah…Men!” A Musical Revue – April 28 Spring Dance Happening – April 28 Softball vs. Florida Southern – April 29
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