Menashe (2017) 7:30pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre This film follows a Hasidic grocery store clerk trying to maintain custody of his son Rieven after his wife, Lea, passes away. Rieven is supposed to be adopted by the boy’s strict, married uncle, but Menashe’s Rabbi decides to grant him one week to spend with Rieven prior to Lea’s memorial. Their time together creates an emotional moment of father-son bonding, and offers Menashe a final chance to prove to his skeptical community that he can be a capable parent. Menashe (2017)
The Flick Begins 8pm Jobsite Theatre In a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees mop the floors and attend to one of the last 35-millimeter film projectors in the state. Their tiny battles and not-so-tiny heartbreaks play out in the empty aisles, becoming more gripping than the lackluster, second-run movies on screen. The Flick
Tampa Kizomba Festival 7am to 7pm Hilton Tampa Downtown This festival is the sister festival to the Tampa Salsa Bachata Festival. The top Kizomba dance artists in the world will be performing and teaching at this three day event that will get you up and dancing. Tampa Kizomba Festival
First Friday 5pm to 7pm Henry B. Plant Museum Explore the nation’s only Victorian railroad resort hotel museum, enjoy live music on the veranda, and share a treat with friends at the tastings table. Experience the magic of the Museum at dusk. First Friday at Henry B. Plant Museum
UT Volleyball vs. New Haven Begins 7pm University of Tampa The Spartans take to the court to battle the visiting New Haven Chargers. UT Volleyball vs. New Haven
Tampa Salsa Bachata Festival Begins 7pm Hilton Tampa Downtown The top Salsa & Bachata dance artists in the world will be performing and teaching. This event is all about the music! DJs from the best of both genres will be on hand, and they will provide an entire weekend of non-stop dancing. Tampa Salsa Bachata Festival
Kendrick Lamar Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena Get your tickets for an electric show with one the top artists in the world of hip hop. Kendrick Lamar will take the stage to perform some of his top songs, including hits from his platinum selling number one album, DAMN. YG and D.R.A.M. will open the show. Kendrick Lamar
I Think She’s the One Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Andre is a single and very successful businessman who is tired of dating around and wants to finally settle down. However, a strange turn of events causes Andre to vacate his luxury home and temporarily move in with his grandmother. Nothing could have prepared Andre for the journey he must embrace while trying to find his soul mate. In his search for love, he may end up finding himself. I Think She’s the One
I Do… Until I Don’t (2017) 7:30pm to 9:15pm Tampa Theatre A trio of Vero Beach couples at various points in their relationships become the subjects of a film about marriage being an antiquated idea that needs a reboot: why not turn marriage into a seven-year deal with an option to renew? I Do… Until I Don’t (2017)
I Dared You! Truth or Dare 5 (2017) 10:30pm to Midnight Tampa Theatre The long-awaited, direct sequel to the 1986 cult horror classic, Truth or Dare? A Critical Madness. Disfigured internet madman “Chainsaw Dax” vows revenge on Dan Hess, the man responsible for letting the original “Coppermask Killer”, Mike Strauber, escape nearly 30 years ago. Following the film, producer and director Scott Tepperman will lead a panel discussion with cast and crew of the film, which was partially shot in and around the Tampa Bay area. I Dared You! Truth or Dare 5 (2017)
Tampa Bay Games Begins 10am Tampa Convention Center This event is a one day Crossfit showdown. Teams of three will join together to compete and see who is crowned champion. Tampa Bay Games
Kai Water Fitness 10am to Noon Urban Kai on the Riverwalk Are you ready to get an amazing core conditioning workout and have fun at the same time? This workout is taught entirely on paddleboards using mostly body weight exercises like planks, sit-ups, burpees, prone paddles and even plyo jumps! Please RSVP if you need a paddleboard. Kai Water Fitness
Urban Street Exchange 10am to 2pm Perry Harvey Sr. Park This market event features BMX Oldsmar and FLATJAM (freestyle) along with DJ Deacon and 88.5 FM. The event will feature food, drinks, and local business vendors. Urban Street Exchange
Bucs Squad for Youth 10am to 2pm Glazer Children’s Museum Football season is upon us! Kick off the most wonderful time of the year with Tampa’s team! The Bucs street team will host pigskin-themed events and fun activities throughout the day while celebrating the return of football. Bucs Squad for Youth
UT Volleyball vs. Pace University Begins 10:30am University of Tampa The Spartans look to protect home turf against the visiting Pace Setters. UT Volleyball vs. Pace University
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 2017 Noon to 4pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park This festival features all your favorite summer time drinks! Try a variety of rums and mixed drinks while enjoying island-themed entertainment that will keep you dancing all day! Shaggy and the Baha Men will perform live. Summer of Rum Festival 2017
I Do… Until I Don’t (2017) Shows at 2:30pm, 5:15pm, and 8pm Tampa Theatre A trio of Vero Beach couples at various points in their relationships become the subjects of a film about marriage being an antiquated idea that needs a reboot: why not turn marriage into a seven-year deal with an option to renew? I Do… Until I Don’t (2017)
Game the Night Away Begins 3pm John F. Germany Public Library Say farewell to summer with a game day! Teens are invited to try out the library’s new PS4 and get old-school with board and tabletop games. Game the Night Away
UT Volleyball Vs. Concordia St. Paul Begins 7pm University of Tampa The Spartans play the second match of the day. This showdown features the visiting Concordia St. Paul Golden Bears. UT Volleyball Vs. Concordia St. Paul
Rock the Yacht: R&B Soul Party 10pm to 12:30am Embarks from Channelside Bay Plaza Say bon voyage to mundane evenings at home and hop on board the hottest live music venue on the bay! This R&B Soul Party theme is sure to get you up and moving. Have a rocking good time on the high seas! Rock the Yacht: R&B Soul Party
Summer of Rum Festival – Rum Hunt Begins 2pm The Brass Tab The Rum Hunt is an adult twist on a scavenger hunt meets bar crawl, plus a whole lot of fun along the way. Hunt down rum specials and find a clue at each bar to help you solve the final puzzle. Summer of Rum Festival – Rum Hunt
Upstairs/Downstairs 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 wholly or in part on actual hotel staff and guests. Upstairs/Downstairs
Metropolis (1927) 2pm to 5:30pm Tampa Theatre In 2010, Tampa Theatre was one of a few theatres in the world to present the complete restoration of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. The theatre is once again presenting Metropolis as close as possible to how it would have been experienced upon its release in 1927, and Dr. Stephen Ball will score the movie on the original, historic Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. Metropolis (1927)
The Flick Begins 4pm Jobsite Theatre In a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees mop the floors and attend to one of the last 35-millimeter film projectors in the state. Their tiny battles and not-so-tiny heartbreaks play out in the empty aisles, becoming more gripping than the lackluster, second-run movies on screen. The Flick
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
I Do… Until I Don’t (2017) 7:15pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre A trio of Vero Beach couples at various points in their relationships become the subjects of a film about marriage being an antiquated idea that needs a reboot: why not turn marriage into a seven-year deal with an option to renew? I Do… Until I Don’t (2017)
Tailgate Taste Fest
Saturday, September 30 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Top restaurants from the Tampa Bay area will be cooking up some of the best tailgate foods around in a variety of categories. Each restaurant will compete to win a series of awards, including People’s Choice. Meanwhile, guests who purchase food sample wristbands can enjoy generously sized samples from any of the participating restaurants. Tailgate Taste Fest
Amalie Arena Kendrick Lamar – September 1 Chris Tucker with Special Guest D.L. Hughley – September 8 Preseason: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes – September 19 Mumford & Sons – September 20 Preseason: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators – September 22 The Spin Stops Here Tour 2017 – September 23 Preseason – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – September 24 Disney On Ice presents Frozen – September 29 to October 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – October 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals – October 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins – October 12 Scorpions: Crazy World Tour – October 15 Bruno Mars – October 19 Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 – October 20 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings – October 26 Santana – October 27 André Rieu – November 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers – November 2 Fall Out Boy – November 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars – November 16 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks – November 22 Lady Gaga – December 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks – December 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders – December 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche – December 7 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets – December 9 Katy Perry – December 15 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators – December 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild – December 23 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – December 28 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers – December 29 Jim Gaffigan – December 31
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not – Through September 13 By the Yard, Cirkut Camera Photography – Through December 31 International Photography Competition 2017 – Through August 18 Focus on Your Talent – Through August 28 Photography 101 – Through August 23 The Business of Art – August 12 to September 16 Social Media Photography Blogging Bootcamp – September 2 Photoshop for Beginners – September 11 to October 2 How to Make a Picture After You Take a Picture – September 13 iPhoneography – October 21
The John F. Germany Public Library Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Come Write In: Introduction to Memoir – September 2 Game the Night Away – September 2 Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – September 5 Movies @ the Library: The Founder – September 8 Bring Your Burgert to the Library – September 9 The Burgert Brothers and You: A Look at Family Land Records – September 9 Burgerts & Beyond: New Perspectives on Historic Photographs – September 13 Movies @ the Library: The Fate of the Furious – September 15 100th Anniversary – Founding of the Burgert Brothers Studio – September 16
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Imagination: A Gala to Benefit GCM – September 8 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 – Through December 23 The Great Gatsby Party – November 11
Jobsite Theater The Flick – Through September 24
Patel Conservatory The Threepenny Opera – October 20 to November 12
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Lesson Plans To Late Night – Lucas Bohn – September 8 The Got Jokes? Improv Experience – September 9 Corey Van Valin – Redefining Magic – September 9 The Marvelous Wonderettes – September 21 to October 8 Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine in Battle of the Bitches – October 22 The Year of Magical Thinking – November 2 to 19
Straz Center for the Performing Arts I Think She’s The One – September 1 John Moreland – September 12 War on the Catwalk – The Queens from Season 9 – September 17 RENT – 20th Anniversary Tour – September 19 to 24 Coyote Peterson – Brave Adventures Tour – September 22 Combustion Live Presents “Christopher Titus, Amerigeddon” – September 23 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – In Concert – September 29 to October 1 11th Annual Crack Up Cancer Comedy Show – September 30 The Florida Orchestra – Camina Burana – October 6
Tampa Bay History Center Blue Star Museum Program, Presented by USAA – Through September 4 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – September 9 Florida Conversations: Reinventing the Gulf Coast “Hell Hole” – September 13 My Doll and Me – Kit Kittredge – September 16 History Center Book Group: Florida in Poetry – September 21 9th Annual Duckwall Lecture – September 27 Walk Tampa: Tampa Bay Black History Tour – September 30
Tampa Museum of Art Skyway: A Contemporary Collection – Through September 24 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 Photorealism: 50 years of Hyperrealistic Painting – Through October 22 Susanne Bartsch: Art-a-Porter – July 30 to November 12
Tampa Theatre I Dare You! Truth or Dare 5 – September 1 Metropolis – September 3 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – September 6 WineFest 2017: Wine’s World – September 8 Wayne’s World – September 10 Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk – September 13 Snap Judgement – September 29 Julie Scardina Presents MISSION: WILDLIFE – October 13 My Favorite Murder Live – November 3
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