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
Summer Bubbles! Walk-Around Tasting Begins 6pm Armature Works What better way to start the summer than with some bubbly? Taste twelve current favorites from all over the wine world: natural wine darling Pet-Nats, value-driven Cremants, classical Champagnes, and many more. There will be big discounts on wine to take home and a raffle for an extra special bottle. Don’t miss this chance to party bubbly style! Summer Bubbles! Walk-Around Tasting
Live Music: Forrest Hoffar Begins 6pm Armature Works Spend the evening basking in the scintillating sounds of live music in Downtown Tampa. Forrest Hoffar will perform live at this event. Live Music: Forrest Hoffar
Hedda Adapted by Lucy Kirkwood from the play by Henrik Ibsen Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater inside Straz Center for the Performing Arts Hedda, still mourning the father she adored, returns from her honeymoon with a husband she doesn’t love to a flat they can’t afford and a pregnancy she doesn’t want. Trapped by her past and terrified by her future, bored by her life, but too cowardly to walk away from it, she finds herself caught between three men. Ultimately, something has to give. In this updated version of Ibsen’s classic, set in 21st-century Notting Hill, thrilling young British playwright Lucy Kirkwood reworks the Hedda Gabler tale into a daring glimpse at her choices from a woman’s point of view. Hedda Adapted by Lucy Kirkwood from the play by Henrik Ibsen
Fourth Friday 4pm to 10pm Downtown Tampa and Ybor City When the sun goes down, the streets of Tampa and Ybor will light up with music, laughter, art, friends and FREE fun. This evening of special offerings and programs by cultural venues, restaurants, and more takes place on the fourth Friday of every month! Fourth Friday
Franklin Street Farmer’s Market Begins 5:30pm Tampa Theatre To celebrate the opening night of The Biggest Little Farm, the landmark movie palace has called together some of the Bay area’s best small farms, sustainable businesses, and environmentally friendly entrepreneurs for a farmer’s market under the historic marquee. Guests can enjoy samples, sales and information from a fantastic group of organizations. Franklin Street Farmer’s Market
Live Music: DJ Sam Begins 6pm Armature Works Spend the evening basking in the scintillating sounds of live music in Downtown Tampa. DJ Sam will perform live at this event. Live Music: DJ Sam
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
Live & Local – John Mcrae 6pm to 9pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Before graduating high school, John had been a part of nearly ten active bands, recorded five EPs and two full-length albums. This continued as he reached his twenties and beyond, continuing to write and record with bands, and solo artists alike. Today, John continues to write and wants to bring the authenticity and connectivity of live music to as many people as possible. Creative, exciting, and unexpected covers/renditions are his speciality. Live & Local – John Mcrae
Do the Local Motion’s Annual Walk on Water Begins 7pm Barrymore Hotel Climb aboard a Pirate Water Taxi for an evening tour of Downtown Tampa! All proceeds go towards helping feed hungry children in our community. Goody bags with drinks and snacks will be provided. Do the Local Motion’s Annual Walk on Water
The Biggest Little Farm (2019) 7:30pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre When the barking of their beloved dog leads to an eviction notice, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and into the foothills, naively endeavoring to build a diverse farm. However, the land they’ve chosen is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. As their plan to create perfect harmony takes a series of wild turns, they realize that to survive they will have to reach a far greater understanding of the intricacies and wisdom of nature, and of life itself. The Biggest Little Farm (2019)
The Florida Orchestra – Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Tchaikovsky’s dashing yet graceful Violin Concerto is performed by TFO Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer. Also: Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. The Florida Orchestra – Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Boyz n the Hood (1991) 10:30pm to 12:30am Tampa Theatre Tre is sent to live with his father in tough South Central Los Angeles. Although his no-nonsense father drills respect and values in him, and his religious girlfriend educates him on matters of faith, Tre’s friends don’t have the same kind of support and are drawn into the neighborhood’s seedy culture, with increasingly tragic results. Stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Larry Fishburne, Nia Long, Ice Cube, and Morris Chestnut. Boyz n the Hood (1991)
Saturday Sweat Sesh Begins 9am Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park This workout in the park is a fun mix of cardio and strength training for all fitness levels. Be sure to bring a yoga mat or large towel, and water. Wearing sunscreen is recommended. Workout gear (including closed toed tennis shoes) is required. Saturday Sweat Sesh
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
Tampa Bay Margarita & Music Festival 2019 Noon to 11pm Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Florida’s largest celebration of margaritas and live music. Celebrate America’s favorite drink, the margarita, and spend Memorial Day weekend at the best festival in Tampa Bay! Enjoy live music, tons of margaritas, games, shopping, great food options, and end the night with a bang with the largest fireworks show in the area. Tampa Bay Margarita & Music Festival 2019
Joe Jackson: Four Decades Tour Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre Jackson tours in support of his critically acclaimed new studio album, Fool. The record, which is the 20th studio album of Jackson’s career, was the fulfillment of a career-long dream: to finish a tour and head straight into the studio with the band firing on all cylinders. Now he brings his live show to the historic stage in Downtown Tampa. Joe Jackson: Four Decades Tour
Yoga on the Lawn Begins 9:30am Armature Works This fun yoga event is free, open to the public, and all skill levels are welcome. Afterward, feel free to order breakfast and mingle in the Heights Public Market! Yoga on the Lawn
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
The Biggest Little Farm (2019) Shows at 1:30pm, 4pm, and 6:30pm Tampa Theatre When the barking of their beloved dog leads to an eviction notice, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and into the foothills, naively endeavoring to build a diverse farm. However, the land they’ve chosen is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. As their plan to create perfect harmony takes a series of wild turns, they realize that to survive they will have to reach a far greater understanding of the intricacies and wisdom of nature, and of life itself. The Biggest Little Farm (2019)
tea for tots Begins 2pm Oxford Exchange Enjoy some afternoon tea and a read along! The featured book is Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang. Tea and light fare included with price of entry, and books can be purchased separately. tea for tots
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
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
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 Ariana Grande – May 28 Luis Miguel – June 25 Adam Sandler – June 29 Hugh Jackman – July 5 Jeff Lynne’s ELO – July 7 Anuel AA – July 21 Shawn Mendes – July 27 Lionel Richie – July 28 Queen + Adam Lambert – August 18 Hope 2019 – September 7 Disturbed – September 21 The Who – September 22 Phil Collins – September 26 The Chainsmokers – October 25 Elton John – November 4 Bad Bunny – December 8
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Contemporary Performance – Through August 31 Olivia Parker: Vanishing in Plain Sight – Through August 31 Viktor Freso – Through June 15
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Sunshine Sunday – May 26 Member Preview: Summer of Making – May 30
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum Blue Star Museums – May 26 to September 1 Archives Awareness Week – July 16 Teacher Appreciation Day – August 3
Jobsite Theater Hedda Adapted by Lucy Kirkwood from the play by Henrik Ibsen – Through June 2 Constellations – July 12 to August 4
The John F. Germany Public Library Exploration Club – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays All Day – Memorial Day Holiday – May 27
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria – May 30 to June 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Live & Local – John Mcrae – May 24 The Florida Orchestra – Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto – May 24 Victoria’s School of Dance 22nd Annual Recital – May 26 That’s the Spirit – May 30 The Southern Momma Cledus T Judd Comedy Experience – May 31 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Tap Talks: Passion of the Heights Wheat Ale – May 16 History Center Book Group: The Pope of Palm Beach – May 16 Downtown Tampa Walking Tour – May 18 OLLI/THBC Course: Nostalgic Tales of Florida History – May 22 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – May 25 Living History Saturday – May 25 History Adventure Camp: Swashbuckling Summer – June 10 to 14 History Adventure Camp: American Girl© – June 24 to 28
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 Oswaldo Vigas: Transformations – Through May 27 Ancient and Modern Glass from the Collection – Through August 19 Abstract Expressionism: A Social Revolution – Through August 11 Tableau and Transformation: Photography from the Permanent Collection – June 20 to October 6
Tampa Theatre Franklin Street Farmer’s Market – May 24 The Biggest Little Farm – May 24 to June 4 Boyz n the Hood – May 24 Joe Jackson: Four Decades Tour – May 25 Laura Ingraham & Raymond Arroyo – June 1 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington – June 2 Platon – June 6 Some Like It Hot – June 9 Rolling Thunder Revue: a Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese – June 11 Jaws – June 16 Cool Hand Luke – June 23 Sing-Along The Greatest Showman – June 29 Dial M for Murder – June 30 Sing-Along Grease – July 7 All That Jazz – July 14 Jurassic Park – July 21 An Evening with Colson Whitehead – July 25 BeerFest 2019: Ferris Brewer’s Day Off – July 27 The Wizard of Oz – July 28 Because of Sam “First Look” Screening – July 29 WarGames – July 30 The Philadelphia Story – August 4 9 to 5 – August 11 The Shawshank Redemption – August 18 The Silent Clowns – August 25 Casablanca – August 31 and September 1 Jim Jefferies – September 13 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28 Nate Bargatze – October 17
– Free Weekly Community Fitness Classes at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park –
