Art Conversations: Miki Kratsman Camp & Christian Viveros-Faune Begins 8pm Oxford Exchange Join Oxford Exchange and USF Contemporary Art Museum for an inaugural conversation between Tel Aviv based photographer Miki Kratsman and acclaimed critic and curator Christian Viveros-Faune about the political and aesthetic considerations raised by the artwork of Miki Kratsman. Art Conversations
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater The gold glitter standard of queerglam rocker musicals, Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows German immigrant-turned-transgender-Kansas-trailer-park-wannabe-rock-goddess Hedwig Robinson during one life-changing night of her musical act. Full of TMI, towering go-go boots and cult hits, this campy romp reveals the blistering realities of self-acceptance that defy gender identity. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2018 Tampa Bay Theatre Festival – Neighbors Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts What do you get when you put together hippie stoners, a crazy militant, a controlling belligerent wife, and a family who simply wants to escape? You get Neighbors, a new play by Rory Lawrence. Theatre fans will love this lively stage performance, which is part of the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival. 2018 Tampa Bay Theatre Festival – Neighbors
Sing-Along Yellow Submarine (1968) Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre This Beatles-themed film is famous and beloved because of its series of beautiful, trippy, psychedelic paintings presented to you in sequence, 24 times a second, accompanied by the songs of the greatest rock band of all time. Sing-Along Yellow Submarine (1968)
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
Summer of Rum Festival Noon to 11pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Drink a slew of rum drinks from a variety of brands. Whether its a frozen daiquiri, piña colada, rum runner, Cuba Libre, dark & stormy, or a rum-a-rita, this festival will be serving all of your favorite summer time drinks! Summer of Rum Festival
The Bookshop (2018) 2pm, 4:45pm, and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative town in 1959. While bringing about a surprising local cultural awakening, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame, the assistance of a precocious and erudite little moppet, and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. As Florence’s obstacles begin to pile up, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? Starring Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Honor Kneafsey, and Bill Nighy. The Bookshop (2018)
Summer of Rum Festival 11am to 9:30pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Drink a slew of rum drinks from a variety of brands. Whether its a frozen daiquiri, piña colada, rum runner, Cuba Libre, dark & stormy, or a rum-a-rita, this festival will be serving all of your favorite summer time drinks! Summer of Rum Festival
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
Casablanca (1942) 3pm to 5pm Tampa Theatre Enjoy an afternoon watching one of Hollywood’s greatest masterpieces. Immediately after the film, retired Sarasota Herald Tribune film critic George Meyer will lead a short discussion of Casablanca and an audience Q&A. The session is included with film admission. Casablanca (1942)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Begins 4pm Jobsite Theater The gold glitter standard of queerglam rocker musicals, Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows German immigrant-turned-transgender-Kansas-trailer-park-wannabe-rock-goddess Hedwig Robinson during one life-changing night of her musical act. Full of TMI, towering go-go boots and cult hits, this campy romp reveals the blistering realities of self-acceptance that defy gender identity. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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
The Bookshop (2018) 6:30pm to 8:30pm Tampa Theatre Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative town in 1959. While bringing about a surprising local cultural awakening, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame, the assistance of a precocious and erudite little moppet, and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. As Florence’s obstacles begin to pile up, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? Starring Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Honor Kneafsey, and Bill Nighy. The Bookshop (2018)
2018 Gay Softball World Series Opening Ceremony 5pm to 10pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park This event will showcase the region in ways that will leave a lasting impression and create treasured memories for all involved. For the first time, Tampa Bay will host thousands of participants taking part in the 2018 GSWS. 2018 Gay Softball World Series Opening Ceremony
VKNG DRIP Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park A fun, high energy circuit class that infuses one of the best cardio movements: dance! Up your game in this dance-based functional and strength training class which combines easy-to-follow moves and circuit exercise. It’s a total body dance based workout designed to tone your bod from head to toe! VKNG DRIP
The Bookshop (2018) 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tampa Theatre Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative town in 1959. While bringing about a surprising local cultural awakening, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame, the assistance of a precocious and erudite little moppet, and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. As Florence’s obstacles begin to pile up, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? Starring Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Honor Kneafsey, and Bill Nighy. The Bookshop (2018)
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 Paul Simon – September 7 Scorpions – September 14 15th Anniversary Freestyle Explosion Concert – September 15 Nick Cannon presents: Wild ‘N Out Live – September 16 Game of Thrones – September 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – October 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks – October 11 Romeo Santos – October 12 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Joyce Meyer Ministries 2018 Women’s Conference – October 25 to 27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils – October 30 Twenty One Pilots – November 3 Elton John – November 28 Fleetwood Mac – February 18, 2019 P!nk – March 3, 2019 Shawn Mendes – July 27, 2019
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts The Business of Art – Through September 1 Photography 101 Express: September 2018 – September 8 Photoshop for Beginners – September 10 to October 1 Disaster to Done: Organizing your Family Photos – October 23 Aesthetics and Perception of Advanced Digital Collage – October 27 and 28 Beyond the Lens – Through September 30 Tampa Photo Laureates – Through to September 30 Visual Story Telling through Fine Art Photography – July 29
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Sportstember – September 1 to 30 $8 Admission – September 1 to 30 Good Food Good Mood – September 1 to 3 Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Free Tuesday – September 4 Museum Closed – September 7 Late Opening – September 8 Grandparents’ Day – September 9 Development Checkups – September 10 Mind Map: A Mindfulness Program – September 12 Birthday Bash! Free Admission – September 22 and 23
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Blue Star Museums – Through September 2 Imperial Designs – Through December 31
Jobsite Theater Hedwig and the Angry Inch – Through September 9 Edgar & Emily – October 12 to November 9 Othello – January 11 to February 3 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] – March 15 to April 17
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 DIY Crafting: Bookbinding – September 5 Movies @ the Library: Star Wars: The Last Jedi – September 7 Intro to Soldering – September 12 Recording Studio Open House – September 13 Movies @ the Library: Thor: Ragnarok – September 14 Book Discussion: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn – September 19 Sewing at the Library: Fifties Dress – September 23 and 30 Hour of Code: Minecraft – September 24 3D Printing Open House – September 24 Oaklawn Cemetery: Historic Walking Tour – September 29
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Staged Reading Fundraiser: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park – August 24 and 25 Jan Roberts in On the Road: A One Helluva Woman Show – September 9 Judgment at Nuremberg – September 27 to October 14 The Revolutionists – November 2 to 18 The Winter Wonderettes – December 6 to 23
Straz Center for the Performing Arts 2018 Tampa Bay Theatre Festival – Neighbors – August 31 Daniel Girón Live in Concert – September 7 Crossdresser for Christ – The Musicla starring Ginger Minj – September 8 12th Annual Crack Up Cancer Comedy Benefit – September 15 Chicago – September 18 to 23 Rocky Bleier in THE PLAY – September 21 to 23 The Florida Orchesta – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – September 28 Lucia Micarelli – September 29 Valley’s End Album Release Party “Coming Home” with Andrew Osenga – September 29 Hari Kondabolu – October 5 The Florida Orchestra – Bernstein’s Broadway – October 5 Silly Sam the Music Man – October 6 Brian Kilmeade – America: Great from the Start – October 19
Tampa Bay History Center Blue Star Museum Program – Through September 3 Florida Conversations: Voices from Mariel – September 12 Sangria and Stories: Navigating in the Age Before GPS – September 20 TBHC/OLLI Course: A History of Conservation: A Bird’s Eye View – September 26 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – September 29 My Doll and Me: Felicity – September 29 Florida Conversations: Birding and Nature Festival Keynote Speaker Jack Davis – October 11 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – October 13
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 Teen Open Studio – Tuesdays Art on the House – Fridays Art Spot – Saturdays Vapor and Vibration: The Art of Larry Bell And Jesús Rafael Soto – Through September 30 CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture – September 22 Pavilion XXXIII – November 3
Tampa Theatre Casablanca – September 2 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28 Iron & Wine – November 15 Raffi – Januaury 19 Winefest 2019 – February 22 and 23 Hollywood Awards Night – February 24 Welcome to Night Vale – February 28
