Pick up the Pieces: Mosaic Art by Maria Ortiz-Haynes On Display Thursday and Friday John F. Germany Public Library Local Ybor City mosaic artist Maria Ortiz-Haynes brings a vibrancy and complexity to her unique mosaic artwork. She uses hand-cut pieces of glass of different sizes and bright, bold colors that blend to create an overall fluid, painted effect. Ortiz-Haynes was inspired after a trip to Cuba in 2013 and became a self taught mosaicist. Pick up the Pieces: Mosaic Art by Maria Ortiz-Haynes
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
Lector Monthly Book Club Begins 6:30pm Lector Wine Shoppe & Social Club SJ Sindu will host the second monthly book club meetup. Participants will be discussing Where the Dead Sit Talking. Lector Monthly Book Club
Rock the Park 6:30pm to 9pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Listen to some great musical talent in a beautiful, relaxing setting. This month’s show features Vetnough, Gloria West and The Gents, and Mouth Council. With food and drinks on the premises and an always exciting vibe, this free concert is guaranteed not to disappoint. Rock the Park
Piff the Magic Dragon Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts 50% Comedian. 50% Magician. 100% Dragon. After earning national acclaim as the standout star of America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Piff The Magic Dragon continues to win over audiences across the globe with his mythical mixture of wizardry, wit, and sarcasm that ignites a one-of-a-kind comedy magic show you have to see to believe. Piff the Magic Dragon
Michio Kaku Begins 7:30pm Tampa Theatre Dr. Michio Kaku is one of the most widely recognized figures in science in the world today. He is an internationally lauded authority in Einstein’s unified field theory, which Dr. Kaku is attempting to complete, and an expert at the prediction trends affecting business, medicine, finance, and our way of life, based on the latest research in science. Michio Kaku
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield Shows Thursday through Sunday Jobsite Theater The unholy drought is over. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) returns (now [revised]) after a (much too long) 14-year absence. The original Bad Boys of Abridgment squished all 37 plays plus a few sonnets to boot into a time-lapse performance. This season, Jobsite dusts off the Chuck Taylors, dons the doublets and delivers a fair number of pratfalls, terrible puns, mis-readings and madcap capers for this chaotic, comprehensive dash through The Bard’s greatest hits. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield
Storm Large Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This artist lives up to her name. Musician, actor, playwright, author and singer, Storm Large gathered a huge following during her stint on Rock Star: Supernova and reigned supreme as a dazzling guest vocalist with Pink Martini. Her refreshing mix of slightly twisted titillation and beauty makes Storm Large a natural for the cabaret stage: you love her, you’re kind of scared of her and you never take your eyes off of her. Storm Large
A Solo Exhibition by Fine Art Photographer Lisa Fitch Begins 8am TECO Public Art Gallery Photographer Lisa Fitch presents “Illuminating Tranquility”, Collecting Stories from Experience. The natural world can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a place of inspiration and awe. For others, it’s an escape. A Solo Exhibition by Fine Art Photographer Lisa Fitch
Tourney Town Friday and Sunday Tampa Convention Center Tip-off your weekend with a trip to Tourney Town presented by Capital One, celebrating the best in women’s college basketball. Tourney Town is a festival jam packed with special appearances, autograph signings, interactive games, giveaways, basketball contests, a professional development series and more. Tourney Town
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
NCAA Women’s Final Four Special Begins 7pm Amalie Arena Downtown Tampa is excited be the home of the NCAA Women’s Final Four for the third time in the history of the championship. Semifinal action will take place on Friday, followed by the national championship game on Sunday. NCAA Women’s Final Four Special
Friday Concerts in the Park Begins 7pm Water Works Park With a full schedule of live music planned, concert-goers can enjoy a weekly variety of music to satisfy all tastes from pop to jazz to blues to classic rock. The family-friendly concert series is now in its 32nd year and claims the title of Tampa’s longest running concert series, always local and always free. Eastern Hillsborough Community Band will perform live. Friday Concerts in the Park
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Two of Tampa’s favorite things – ballet and drag – merge in The Trocks, the world-famous all-male comic ballet company. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo give new meaning to men in tights and go where no man has gone before: on pointe. Their hilarious spoofs of famous ballets like Don Quixote, Swan Lake and Nutcracker are done with impressive classical technique. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Transit (2019) 7:30pm to 9:15pm Tampa Theatre In Paris, Georg (Franz Rogowski) is asked to take two pieces of correspondence to a writer named Weidel. When Georg gets to the hotel, he finds a bathroom covered in the blood of the man he was supposed to meet, who has committed suicide. In a panic he flees to Marseille, hoping to use that port city to transit further to Mexico, claiming the name of the dead Weidel and relying on a visa from the Mexican embassy. But a chance meeting with Weidel’s wife, and the death of his traveling companion, set him on a new path entirely. Transit (2019)
Late Nite Catechism Shows Friday through Sunday Straz Center for the Performing Arts Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, this interactive comedy is one of the longest-running shows in U.S. theater history. You, the audience member, are part of Sister’s class. She’ll take you back to the days of the Latin Mass, meatless Fridays, and remind you about that good old ruler across the knuckles. Late Nite Catechism
The Mousetrap Shows Friday through Sunday Stageworks Theatre The best-selling murder-mystery writer of all time, Agatha Christie’s play has been mesmerizing audiences for 66 years in London. It is the longest running show of any kind, anywhere. A clever, suspenseful 1950’s whodunit, in which everyone becomes a suspect and hidden identities and motives are revealed. Monkswell Manor welcomes five strangers in the midst of a snowstorm and on the heels of a murder in town. The second victim is found in the Manor and everyone becomes a suspect. The riveting plot will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the performance. The Mousetrap
The Florida Orchestra – Ragtime, Blues and All That Jazz Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Fan favorite Byron Stripling is back! He showcases ragtime masters Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton, along with blues legends B.B. King and Muddy Waters, capping it off with an all-out jam session. He is joined by keyboardist Bobby Floyd of the Ray Charles and Count Basie Bands. Jeff Tyzik conducts. The Florida Orchestra – Ragtime, Blues and All That Jazz
The Matrix (1999) 10:30pm to 12:45am Tampa Theatre The Matrix still holds up as both a fascinating Western evolution of a style of martial arts movies that Hong Kong action cinema and wuxia films had been exploring for decades, and a fun experiment in propelling a blockbuster action movie with, of all things, gnosticism and postmodern philosophy. The Matrix (1999)
Fight for Air Climb Begins 8am Bank of America Plaza Participants and teams will raise funds as they climb up the 42 floors of the Bank of America Plaza to support the American lung Association’s mission. Join the fight for healthy lungs and clean air. Fight for Air Climb
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
Wow in the World Pop Up Party Begins 1pm Tampa Theatre Launched in May 2017, Wow in the World is a podcast for curious kids and their grown-ups that leads listeners on a journey away from their screens, inside their brain, out into space, and deep into the coolest new stories in science, technology, and innovation. This pop up party brings the insanely popular program out in the world where they combine STEM-themed interactive games and foley-infused comedy skits between science-themed songs. Wow in the World Pop Up Party
Late Nite Catechism Shows at 2pm and 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, this interactive comedy is one of the longest-running shows in U.S. theater history. You, the audience member, are part of Sister’s class. She’ll take you back to the days of the Latin Mass, meatless Fridays, and remind you about that good old ruler across the knuckles. Late Nite Catechism
NCAA Women’s Final Four – Concert/Watch Party Begins 5:30pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park The celebration of women’s basketball continues Saturday evening with a free event open for all. This must-see event includes live music, fireworks and a celebration of the great game of basketball. Grab your friends and family, head to the park and enjoy the festivities with the rest of women’s basketball nation. NCAA Women’s Final Four – Concert/Watch Party
TASTE @ The Straz – Formerly known as Best of Tampa Bay Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Tampa’s best party is back with a new name and a new look, but the same “eat, drink, party” spirit! This is an all-you-can-eat food and drink extravaganza boasting more than 50 of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers, as well as wine, liquor, and craft beer tastings. Also, enjoy full open bars and five live bands. Since its inception 34 years ago, this signature fundraising event has generated more than $2.5 million for arts education programs. TASTE @ The Straz
In the Mood Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre This event is the rescheduled showing of the originally-scheduled February 9 show. Celebrating its 25th anniversary tour this year, In the Mood aspires to promote the memory of this most significant time in American history and continues to inspire across the generations. This big, retro event will hold audiences enthralled with its period costumes, fine vocal and orchestral arrangements, choreography by Broadway veteran Alex Sanchez, and sheer American pizzazz! In the Mood
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
Beauty and the Beast Shows at 12pm and 4pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Step into a tale as old as time, a classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. Beauty and the Beast
In the Mood Begins 2pm Tampa Theatre This event is the rescheduled showing of the originally-scheduled February 9 show. Celebrating its 25th anniversary tour this year, In the Mood aspires to promote the memory of this most significant time in American history and continues to inspire across the generations. This big, retro event will hold audiences enthralled with its period costumes, fine vocal and orchestral arrangements, choreography by Broadway veteran Alex Sanchez, and sheer American pizzazz! In the Mood
Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater 2pm to 2:30pm 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
Public Art Stroll Begins 5pm Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Join the City of Tampa, Art Programs Division for a tour of the City’s Public Art. Along the walk, you’ll see gorgeous sculptures, a colorful glass installation, and murals that enhance the experience of the riverfront. There is no charge for this event, but RSVPs are required. Act quickly, because only 20 slots are open. Public Art Stroll
NCAA Women’s Final Four Special Begins 6pm Amalie Arena Downtown Tampa is excited be the home of the NCAA Women’s Final Four for the third time in the history of the championship. Semifinal action will take place on Friday, followed by the national championship game on Sunday. NCAA Women’s Final Four Special
Yoga in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In operation since 2010, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is proud to continue it’s Sunday Yoga in the Park tradition with our newest addition, seasoned yoga instructors from Lucky Cat Yoga. Yoga in the Park
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Begins 6:30pm Tampa Theatre The story of two young sisters who move with their father to an odd house in the country after their mother is hospitalized. There, they meet with spirits of the forest and conduct their own Campbellian hero’s-journey-in-miniature. The lives of all kids are filled with drama and adventure every day, a fact which might slip beneath the notice of adults as they move through their grown-up world. Their emotions are just as intense; their problems just as serious. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
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 Washington Capitals – March 30 NCAA Women’s Final Four – April 5 and 7 KISS – April 11 2CELLOS – April 13 98ROCKFEST – April 14 Mercy Me – May 5 Millennium Tour – May 11 Ariana Grande – May 28 Luis Miguel – June 25 Hugh Jackman – July 5 Jeff Lynne’s ELO – July 7 Shawn Mendes – July 27 Queen + Adam Lambert – August 18 Hope 2019 – September 7 The Who – September 22 The Chainsmokers – October 25 Elton John – November 4
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 Story Time with Elephant & Piggie – Through March 31 Sunshine Sunday – March 31 Positive Parenting Program – April 1 to 29 Children’s Board Free Tuesday – April 2 Member Morning – April 7 Cooking with SaltBlock – April 10 Girl Scouts Workshop: Create-a-Coaster – April 13 Developmental Checkups – April 16 Story Time with Elephant & Piggie – April 19 to 28 Egg Hunt – April 20 Fourth Friday Drop-off Camp – April 26
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum Upstairs/Downstairs – Through April 14 First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Music in the Museum – April 18 Curator Talk – April 28
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 Learning Circle – Fundamentals of Public Speaking – Through April 18 Staying Safe Using Social Media – April 6 Finding Female Ancestors – April 8 Sewing at the Library – April 10 Movies @ the Library: Venom – April 12 Riverwalking Book Discussion – April 13 Messy Mondays – April 15 Book Discussion: The Maximum Security Book Club – April 17 Movies @ the Library: Operation Finale – April 19 All Day – Holiday Closing – April 21 Wake Up, Brother Bear – April 24 STEAM Club – April 25
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie – Through April 7 Aspirin & Elephants – Benefit Staged Reading by the Impromptu Players – April 12 and 13 Daniel Giron – April 20 Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria – May 30 to June 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts 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 Wild Seas, Secret Shores with Thomas Peschak, photographer – April 2 The Swingles – April 3 Piff the Magic Dragon: The Lucky Dragon Tour – April 4 Storm Large – April 4 Late Nite Catechism – April 5 to 7 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo – April 5 The Florida Orchestra – Ragtime, Blues, and All That Jazz – April 5 TASTE @ The Straz – Formerly known as Best of Tampa Bay – April 6 Open Rehearsal – La Boheme – April 9 to 18 Dear Even Hansen – April 9 to 14 Spamilton: An American Parody – April 9 to May 12 Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret – April 11 to 14 Live & Local – Danielle Mohr – April 12 The Florida Orchestra – Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 – April 12 Live & Local – Taylor Reed – April 13 2Cellos – Let There be Cello Tour – April 13 Simply Three – April 24 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center
20Tap Talks: Night Swim Porter – April 18 Downtown Tampa Walking Tour – April 20 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – April 27 History Adventure Camp: Swashbuckling Summer – June 10 to 14 History Adventure Camp: American Girl© – June 24 to 28
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Theatre Michio Kaku – April 4 WOW in the World – April 6 In the Mood – April 6 and 7 My Neighbor Totoro – April 7 Preview Screening: Les Misérables – April 8 An Evening with Rick Bragg – April 9 Debate Night: Tampa Mayor – April 11 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – April 13 The LEGO Movie – April 14 Dolphin Tale – April 21 Jenna Hager – April 23 Sing-Along Frozen – April 27 and 28 Jenna Hager – May 2 Carl Hiaasen – May 14 Joe Jackson: Four Decades Tour – May 25 Laura Ingraham & Raymond Arroyo – June 1 Platon – June 6 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28
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