James and the Giant Peach – Preview Night Begins 7pm Stageworks Theatre When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. James and the Giant Peach
Lean On Pete (2018) 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tampa Theatre Everyone needs a place to call home. Fifteen-year-old Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging quarterhorse named Lean On Pete. The horse’s gruff owner and his seasoned jockey help Charley fill the void of his father’s absence – until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter, prompting him to take extreme measures to spare his new friend’s life. Charley and Pete head out into the great unknown, embarking on an odyssey across the new American frontier in search of a loving aunt Charley hasn’t seen in years. Lean On Pete (2018)
1984 Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater This performance details the story of Winston Smith, a small cog in the giant machine-state of Oceania. Physically and mentally under the omnipresent eye of Big Brother, Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. With the brutal “help” of four Party Members, Winston is forced to confess his Thoughtcrimes before an unseen Inquisitor and the audience – who act as a silent witness. 1984
Movies @ the Library Begins 3pm John F. Germany Public Library Head to the Library for a free showing of Crooked House. In Agatha Christie’s most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather’s murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets. Movies @ the Library
UT Baseball vs Florida Southern Begins 6pm University of Tampa – Baseball Field The Spartans men’s baseball squad will grab the gloves and hit the diamond to defend home turf for nine innings against the visiting Florida Southern Mocs. UT Baseball vs Florida Southern
James and the Giant Peach – Opening Night Begins 7pm Stageworks Theatre When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. James and the Giant Peach
RBG (2018) 7:30pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre A pioneer for women in her career, a powerful voice for fairness in the workplace and in society as a whole, and a hero who, at the age of 85, has had a book published about her hardcore workout routine, RBG tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s rise to tremendous influence and leadership while also transforming herself into an unexpected pop culture icon. RBG (2018)
Nick Swardson Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Comedy Central staple and star of Netflix’s The Ridiculous Six and The Do-Over, comedian Nick Swardson delivers his highly popular, low-brow schtick to worldwide audiences who just can’t get enough of the student of the Adam Sandler school of comedy. Don’t miss him in this uncensored night of outrageous stand-up. Nick Swardson
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals – Game 2 Begins 8pm Amalie Arena The Lightning have advanced to the next round of the playoffs The Bolts welcome the Washington Capitals for the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Find some tickets (if you can) and cheer on the Bolts in this battle for conference supremacy! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals – Game 2
Riverfront Rock Begins 9am Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Over Mother’s Day weekend, May 12th and 13th, Julian B Lane Riverfront Park will open to the public featuring a series of very special events and musical talent. This 25 acre park features relaxing water views, dynamic public art, sports fields/courts, picnic areas, and a large rowing center. Little visitors can enjoy the new playground and splash pad. In addition, this park will serve as one of the city’s premium event spaces, able to accommodate up to 16,000 people in a single lawn. From recreation to leisure, Riverfront Park has something for everyone! Riverfront Rock
Mindfulness with Evolve: Family Yoga Begins 9am Glazer Children’s Museum Embody the energetic qualities of nature as a family with this outdoor yoga class. With a combination of mindfulness and movement, students will develop purposefulness, balance, focus and flexibility. Participants should bring water and a yoga mat or blanket. Mindfulness with Evolve: Family Yoga
Tampa Train Day Begins 10am Historic Tampa Union Station This is a family-friendly, local event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the restoration of historic Tampa Union Station, a Downtown Tampa landmark. The station, which was constructed in 1912, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and still serves railroad passengers today. The event will feature model train displays, history and transportation exhibits, live music, food trucks, and more. Tampa Train Day
James and the Giant Peach Shows at 10:30am and 2pm Stageworks Theatre When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. James and the Giant Peach
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
The Sandi Sylver Puppet Show Begins 11am Straz Center for the Performing Arts Children cheer for the enchanting cast of characters Sandi Sylver brings to life in this annual favorite. These soft, fabric puppets handled with Sandi’s flair are so convincing most people forget they’re watching a puppet show. Funny and loads of fun, Sandi Sylver’s puppet show keeps kids giggling while they learn through storytelling. The Sandi Sylver Puppet Show
UT Baseball vs Florida Southern Doubleheader Begins 1pm University of Tampa – Baseball Field The Spartans men’s baseball squad will grab the gloves and hit the diamond for two games against the visiting Florida Southern Mocs. UT Baseball vs Florida Southern
RBG (2018) Shows at 3pm, 5:30pm, and 8pm Tampa Theatre A pioneer for women in her career, a powerful voice for fairness in the workplace and in society as a whole, and a hero who, at the age of 85, has had a book published about her hardcore workout routine, RBG tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s rise to tremendous influence and leadership while also transforming herself into an unexpected pop culture icon. RBG (2018)
Full Circle with Chef Gui Alinat guest Chef Jordan Guevara Begins 6pm The Vault Join Chef Gui Alinat and special guest Chef Jordan Guevara for a secret 8 course menu as they celebrate a rare “full circle” of knowledge, training, and culinary surprises. By design, the chefs will not be releasing the menu, in order to add a welcome layer of surprise and romanticism. The chefs promise surprise, playfulness, elegant techniques, and a deep connection to the delicious Florida terroir. Full Circle
Darci Lynne and Friends Live Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts From the moment they stepped onto the America’s Got Talent stage, singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne and her puppet Petunia stole the hearts of millions with their jaw-dropping rendition of “Summertime.” Now the youngest person to ever win the show, 13-year-old Darci Lynne brings her eclectic, endearing cast of characters to stages around the country. Catch this uplifting, dazzling young star on her first tour and meet the delightful friends who melt hearts, turn strangers into friends and take utter joy in putting smiles on people’s faces. Darci Lynne and Friends Live
James Taylor Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena Taylor’s highly acclaimed summer tour played to sold-out crowds across the US last summer. Now he will take the stage in Downtown Tampa to play the songs you (and your favorite artists) have been listening to for decades. James Taylor
Always & Forever: An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Luther lives on in this soulful, imaginative tribute by American Idol champion Ruben Studdard, earmarked as “the next Luther” during his American Idol run. Studdard transports audiences back in time to when Luther Vandross reigned as the king of R&B, delivering swooning testimonials. Studdard’s show-stopping Vandross staging and ability to deliver the songs like Luther himself makes for an unforgettable concert experience. Always & Forever
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Begins 10am Bizou Brasserie Unlock your foodie favorites in Downtown Tampa this Mother’s Day with a delicious brunch buffet filled with local flavors, the freshest ingredients, and bloody marys and mimosas. The good folks at Bizou Brasserie have perfected the art of pampering mom, and the chefs have created a mouthwatering menu with Mom in mind. Make your favorite lady feel special this Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Museum Tour 12:30pm to 3pm Henry B. Plant Museum Enjoy a guided tour and theater performances featuring ASL interpretation. These tours and performances are open to the public. Upstairs Downstairs is an award-winning living history program consists of 8 single-character 30-minute monologues. The vignettes reveal American Gilded Age culture at the Hotel as experienced by the wealthy guests and working class employees. Museum Tour
James and the Giant Peach Begins 2pm Stageworks Theatre When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. James and the Giant Peach
RBG (2018) Shows at 2pm, 4:30pm, and 7pm Tampa Theatre A pioneer for women in her career, a powerful voice for fairness in the workplace and in society as a whole, and a hero who, at the age of 85, has had a book published about her hardcore workout routine, RBG tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s rise to tremendous influence and leadership while also transforming herself into an unexpected pop culture icon. RBG (2018)
1984 Begins 4pm Jobsite Theater This performance details the story of Winston Smith, a small cog in the giant machine-state of Oceania. Physically and mentally under the omnipresent eye of Big Brother, Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. With the brutal “help” of four Party Members, Winston is forced to confess his Thoughtcrimes before an unseen Inquisitor and the audience – who act as a silent witness. 1984
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
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals – Game 2 Begins 8pm Amalie Arena There is nothing better than playoff time in Downtown Tampa! The Bolts welcome the Washington Capitals for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Find some tickets (if you can) and cheer on the Bolts in this battle for conference supremacy! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals – Game 2 #GOBOLTS
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals – May 10 James Taylor – May 12 Justin Timberlake – May 15 Shania Twain – June 2 Maroon 5 – June 16 Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train – June 22 HOT 101.5 Summer Jam 2018 – June 29 Sam Smith – July 13 The Smashing Pumpkins – July 25 WWE Smackdown Live – July 31 Panic! At the Disco – August 1 Kevin Hart – August 4 Journey & Def Leppard – August 18 Monster Jam – August 25 Paul Simon – September 7 Scorpions – September 14 15th Anniversary Freestyle Explosion Concert – September 15 Game of Thrones – September 21 Joyce Meyer Ministries 2018 Women’s Conference – October 25 to 27 Elton John – November 28 Fleetwood Mac – February 18, 2019
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Quest – Through May 31 Anonymous Women: Camouflage and Calamity – Through June 30 Minor League and Best Friends – Through June 30 Framing Places: The Fundamentals of Travel Photography – May 8 Photography 101 – May 9 to May 30 Iphoneography 101 – May 20 Applying the Language of Photography to Bookmaking – June 2 Photoshop for Beginners – June 4 to 25 Introduction to Smartphone Photography – June 7 Photography 101 Express – June 9 Design & Brand – June 10 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 Going Global – Through May 31 Mindfulness with Evolve: Family Yoga – May 12 Mother’s Day: Moms Play for Free – May 13 Exercise with iStroll – May 16 Sunshine Sunday – May 27 Memorial Day: Active Military Members Play Free! – May 28 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 – May 27 to September 2 Imperial Designs – Through December 31
Jobsite Theater 1984 – Through May 20 Dancing at Lughnasa – June 15 to July 8
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 Movies @ the Library – Crooked House – May 11 Book Discussion: Before We Were Yours – May 16 Movies @ the Library: Victoria and Abdul – May 18 Remembering the USCGC Tampa – May 19 Advanced Military Records for Genealogy – May 19 Sewing: Patchwork Wristlet – May 19 DIY Bath Bombs – May 20 Audio Recording with Audacity – May 22 ABCs and 123s of Yoga – May 23 All Day – Holiday Closing – May 28
Patel Conservatory Evening of Dance – May 11 Beginning Dance 1 Recitals – May 12 End-of-Year Celebration – May 17 Private Lesson Recitals – May 19 Choral and Chamber Music Intensive Concert – June 8 The Wizard of OZ – June 14 to 17 Shakespeare Intensive – June 14 Summer Jazz Intensive – July 20 End-of-Summer Music Blowout – August 1 Showstoppers: Broadway Intensive – August 3 to 5 Summer Evening of Dance – August 10
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays James and the Giant Peach – May 10 Jan Roberts in On the Road: A One Helluva Woman Show – May 18 and 19 The Got Jokes? Improv Experience – May 26 Blithe Spirit – June 1 to 16 Ugly Lies the Bone – August 9 to 19
Straz Center for the Performing Arts That’s the Spirit – May 10 Evening of Dance – May 11 Nick Swardson – May 11 Always & Forever: An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard – May 12 Beginning Dance 1 Recitals – May 12 Darci Lynne and Friends Live – May 12 The Sandi Sylver Puppet Show – May 12 Mike Birbiglia: The New One – May 13 Mother’s Day Brunch – May 13 Latin Nights – May 17 The Florida Orchestra – Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony – May 18 The Book of Moron – May 18 and 19 Bubble Guppies Live ! “Ready to Rock” – May 19 Private Lessons Recitals – May 19 Travis Greene: Crossover Live Tour Vol. 2 – May 19 Angels in America Part II: Perestroika – May 20 Shannon McNally – May 21 Ballet Nacional de Cuba – May 23 The Florida Orchestra – Patriotic Salute – May 25 Victoria’s School of Dance 21st Annual Recital – May 27
Tampa Bay History Center Old Glory – Through July 2018 Walk Tampa – The Ybor City Story – May 12 and June 9 Walk Tampa – Tampa Bay Black History Tour – May 26 TBHC Book Group – The Talented Ribkins – May 17 Collectors Day – May 20 Flag Day – June 14 Touchton Map Library Insiders Tour – July 18 Flag Exhibit Tour – July 20
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 Connections Open for Stress Relief – May 10 Spring Member and Guest Celebration – May 16 Teacher Preview – May 17 Thirty on Thursday – May 24 Free High School Photography Workshop – May 30 to June 1 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Houses – May 30
Tampa Theatre Lean on Pete – May 10 RBG – May 11 to 17 Best in Show – May 18 The Longest Game – May 24 Mulholland Drive – May 25 Tampa Theatre’s Restoration Celebration – June 2 The Les Brown Experience – July 11 Kings Coast Roast of King Gothalion – July 12 The Perfect Storm – July 13 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28
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