Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park 4pm to 10pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at the Winter Village presented by USAmeriBank and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park will be transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Skate around at the outdoor ice rink or get some gift shopping done at the Holiday Market. 2017-2018 Winter Village
Two Turtle Doves & an Urban Restaurant Tour 5:30pm to 6:45pm Begins at Pour House Tampa Decorate your bikes and get the in-laws out of the house as you pedal around to four tasty Tampa restaurants and past the beautiful holiday decorations and lit streets of Hyde Park. Enjoy dishes at Pour House Tampa, TamPiz, BurgerFi, and Ducky’s Sports Lounge. This event is a great chance to enjoy the sights, food, and company of Downtown Tampa! Two Turtle Doves & an Urban Restaurant Tour
The Shape of Water Shows at 6:30pm and 9:30pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
TFO and Harry Potter in Concert Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Harry Potter™ film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. This fall, The Florida Orchestra will perform legendary composer John Williams’ Academy Award nominated score while audiences experience the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant 40-foot screen. Justin Freer will conduct. TFO and Harry Potter in Concert
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning host the visiting Montreal Canadiens. This is the first battle between these Atlantic Division foes in Downtown Tampa during the regular season. Cheer on your team and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park 10am to 10pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at the Winter Village presented by USAmeriBank and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park will be transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Skate around at the outdoor ice rink or get some gift shopping done at the Holiday Market. 2017-2018 Winter Village
River of Lights Holiday Boat Tour 5:45pm to 6:30pm Pirate Water Taxi Cruise through Downtown Tampa on the water and enjoy the beautiful sights of the holiday season. Pass beneath the lighted bridges to enter Hillsborough River for a one-of-a-kind tour. Enjoy a whimsical narration on the first half of the cruise and then join in with Christmas Carolers while sipping on hot chocolate and nibbling on a delicious holiday cookie. There is no better way to experience the holidays in Tampa! River of Lights Holiday Boat Tour
The Shape of Water Shows at 7:30pm and 10:30pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Philadelphia Flyers Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning cap the second half of back-to-back home games with a visit from the Philadelphia Flyers. Cheer on your team and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Philadelphia Flyers
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
Masquerade Bar Crawl with Party Bus Begins 2pm Franklin Manor It’s the last Saturday of the year. What better way to spend it than on a fully guided bar crawl? The legendary Crawler Party Bus will be on stand-by to shuttle you from bar to bar. There will also be bar games you can play for a chance to win additional drink vouchers and tickets to local events, shows, and attractions! Masquerade Bar Crawl with Party Bus
TFO and Harry Potter in Concert Begins 2pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Harry Potter™ film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. This fall, The Florida Orchestra will perform legendary composer John Williams’ Academy Award nominated score while audiences experience the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant 40-foot screen. Justin Freer will conduct. TFO and Harry Potter in Concert
The Shape of Water Shows at 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
WWE Live Holiday Tour Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena What drama will unfold in the ring? Find out live at this holiday spectacular! Downtown Tampa will once again host the greatest Superstars in sports entertainment. WWE Live Holiday Tour
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park Noon to 9pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at the Winter Village presented by USAmeriBank and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park will be transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Skate around at the outdoor ice rink or get some gift shopping done at the Holiday Market. 2017-2018 Winter Village
Downtown Countdown Begins 1pm Glazer Children’s Museum Ring in the new year every hour at the museum! This is a great chance to celebrate New Year’s with the kids and still get them in bed before midnight. No late night required! Downtown Countdown
The Shape of Water 3pm to 5pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
Jim Gaffigan Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena Jim Gaffigan is a Grammy-nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five. End the year on a high note and see one of the best comedians in the world live in Downtown Tampa. Jim Gaffigan
NYE Wrap Party 2017 Begins 9pm Tampa Theatre Hop in the DeLorean, rev it up to 88 miles an hour, and see where (or when?) it takes you at this Back to the Future themed party! New Year’s Eve guests will be among the first to see the newly completed restoration work, which will take the historic movie palace “back in time” to its original 1926 look and colors. Party-goers will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, dancing with live music, the ball drop on the big screen, and an open beer-and-wine bar all night long. Lab coats, puffy vests, and other Back to the Future-inspired costumes are encouraged! NYE Wrap Party 2017
Fire & Ice NYE Party Begins 9pm Bizou Brasserie An icy champagne bar, smoky specialty cocktails, and fire entertainment are just a few of the exciting attractions you can expect at this party! This NYE event will heat up the historic halls and spill out onto the front steps and patio. Two DJs will spin the hottest beats inside and outside. All guests will receive a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and the ball drop will be televised in the bar area. Fire & Ice NYE Party
Aqua Eve Begins 9pm The Florida Aquarium Ring in the new year under the sea at the best ocean-themed New Year’s Eve event in Downtown Tampa. Experience the Aquarium’s animal habitats, live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, fireworks and a champagne toast at midnight. Each ticket sold will contribute to the overall mission of The Florida Aquarium including animal wellness, research, conservation and Aquarium operations. Aqua Eve
Fireworks at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Begins at Midnight Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Ring in the New Year with this free firework display. With the support of Channelside and the City of Tampa, the Friends of the Riverwalk organization has arranged this family-friendly, alcohol-free firework viewing. The fireworks show will begin at midnight and is expected to be the largest fireworks display in Tampa Bay! Get there by riding the Streetcar for free from 7pm until 1am. Fireworks at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park
Florida Wedding Expo
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – December 28 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers – December 29 Jim Gaffigan – December 31 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes – January 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames – January 11 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Las Vegas Golden Knights – January 18 US 103.5’s Throwdown by the Bay – January 20 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – February 26 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres – February 28
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts By the Yard, Cirkut Camera Photography – Through December 31 Under the Cuban Sun – Through December 31 Photograph 101: January 3 to 24 Composition Principles: From Basics to Advanced – January 4 to 18 iPhoneography – January 14
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Winter Maker Workshops – December 29 Downtown Countdown – December 31 Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month
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 Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Holiday Early Closings – Through December 28
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 Corey Van Valin – Redefining Magic – January 7 Keely and Du – January 12 to 21 The Got Jokes? Improv Experience – February 3 brownsville song (b-side for tray) – February 8 to 25
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – In Concert – December 28 to 30 School of Rock – January 2 to 7 Classical WSMR presents The Florida Orchestra featuring Jahja Ling conducting Beethoven and Sibellus – January 5 Forever Plaid – January 12 to March 11 The Florida Orchestra – Rodgers & Hammerstein – January 12 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Youth America Grand Prix Gala – January 13 The Sibling Rivalry Tour featuring Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones and The High Divers – January 15
Tampa Bay History Center Walk Tampa: Tampa Bay Black History Tour – December 30 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 The Shape of Water – Through January 4 NYE Wrap Party 2017 – December 31 Darlene Love – January 18 In the Mood – February 3 Iliza Shlesinger Live – February 17 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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