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
Spamilton: An American Parody Shows Thursday through Sunday Straz Center for the Performing Arts Don’t miss this parody from the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, this show fulfills its manifest destiny by conquering Tampa for a limited time only. Spamilton: An American Parody
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
Wild Nights With Emily (2019) 7:30pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre A well-researched dissection of the long-standing myth that Emily Dickinson was a sexless and melancholic recluse. The film asserts that Dickinson actually had a loving relationship with her sister-in-law. Much of the humor of the film comes from the tension of what we see happening and what the narrator tells her audience. An irreverent, winking comedy about the way society will create its own secrets, the film offers joy and companionship to a figure whose history was more conveniently presented to generations of readers as lonely. Wild Nights With Emily (2019)
Anastasia Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Inspired by the beloved films, this romantic and adventure-filled new musical has arrived in Tampa at last! The dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Anastasia
Hedda Adapted by Lucy Kirkwood from the play by Henrik Ibsen Begins 8pm 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
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 & Local – Carlos Peña 6pm to 9pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Settle in by the river for some live music performed by a local up and comer. Carlos Peña will perform on the Riverwalk next to the fountains. Live & Local – Carlos Peña
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
Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) 7:30pm to 9:15pm Tampa Theatre This documentary tells the story of the famously feisty, diminutive therapist who taught America in the 1980s how to talk about sex with unflinching and enthusiastic candor. As her 90th birthday approaches, the film explores her beginnings from her early radio show, “Sexually Speaking,” which became a surprise hit, to her TV appearances and series that made her a cultural touchstone. Ask Dr. Ruth (2019)
Anastasia Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Inspired by the beloved films, this romantic and adventure-filled new musical has arrived in Tampa at last! The dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Anastasia
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
Custom Jewelry Dish Workshop Begins 10am Armature Works Customize your own shatter proof and water resistant jewelry dish just in time for Mother’s Day. Join Paola Ward, owner and founder of The Colibri Project, to make a custom jewelry dish that is great as a gift for Mother’s Day, but also, new brides, bridesmaids, birthday gifts, or just to keep for yourself. Custom Jewelry Dish Workshop
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
Learn to Use Power Tools Begins 10am Florida School of Woodwork Woodworking power tools like the tablesaw and jointer are key parts of most woodworking projects. If you have these tools but don’t know quite how to use or have some bad habits this would be a good class to attended. Learn to use Power Tools
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
Next Generation Ballet’s Pirates and Cowboys: Le Corsaire and Western Symphony Shows at 2pm and 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The high seas and Wild West meet in this daring new production, a partial staging of Petipa’s Le Corsaire paired with Balanchine’s Western Symphony. Constructed as a suite of dances highlighting the exotic, high-stakes plot and gorgeous music, Le Corsaire (The Pirate) features brilliant dancing and a Gasparilla-worthy pirate crew. Western Symphony outfits NGB’s exuberant dancers as cowboys and dance-hall girls in this landmark Balanchine “old west” ballet. Next Generation Ballet’s Pirates and Cowboys: Le Corsaire and Western Symphony
Anastasia Shows at 2pm and 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Inspired by the beloved films, this romantic and adventure-filled new musical has arrived in Tampa at last! The dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Anastasia
Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) Shows at 2:30pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre This documentary tells the story of the famously feisty, diminutive therapist who taught America in the 1980s how to talk about sex with unflinching and enthusiastic candor. As her 90th birthday approaches, the film explores her beginnings from her early radio show, “Sexually Speaking,” which became a surprise hit, to her TV appearances and series that made her a cultural touchstone. Ask Dr. Ruth (2019)
Live & Local – Jariah Higgins 6pm to 9pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Jariah Higgins is a soulful singer songwriter based out of Tampa. He captivates his audience with his soul driven voice, entrancing beatbox and melodic harmonies, through a looping technique that has become his signature sound. Live & Local – Jariah Higgins
The Millennium Tour Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena Multi-platinum R&B group B2K, which features Omarion, Boog, Fizz and Raz-B, will bring it’s Millennium Tour to Downtown Tampa. The iconic group has been touring the country with special guests Mario, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, Ying Yang Twins, Chingy, and Bobby V. R&B fans will not want to miss this concert. Get your tickets today to hear all the hits performed live during this fantastic show. The Millennium Tour
Downtown Tampa venues offering moms free admission on Mother’s Day include; the Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Bay History Center, Florida Aquarium, and the Glazer Children’s Museum. Learn More
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
Mother’s Day Brunch Begins 11am Straz Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy an assortment of delectable breakfast offerings, including chef-attended omelet and carving stations, a bountiful salad bar, hot buffet and beautiful dessert display. Bottomless mimosas are included. Mother’s Day Brunch
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
Next Generation Ballet’s Pirates and Cowboys: Le Corsaire and Western Symphony Begins 2pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The high seas and Wild West meet in this daring new production, a partial staging of Petipa’s Le Corsaire paired with Balanchine’s Western Symphony. Constructed as a suite of dances highlighting the exotic, high-stakes plot and gorgeous music, Le Corsaire (The Pirate) features brilliant dancing and a Gasparilla-worthy pirate crew. Western Symphony outfits NGB’s exuberant dancers as cowboys and dance-hall girls in this landmark Balanchine “old west” ballet. Next Generation Ballet’s Pirates and Cowboys: Le Corsaire and Western Symphony
Anastasia Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Inspired by the beloved films, this romantic and adventure-filled new musical has arrived in Tampa at last! The dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Anastasia
Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) Shows at 3:30pm and 6pm Tampa Theatre This documentary tells the story of the famously feisty, diminutive therapist who taught America in the 1980s how to talk about sex with unflinching and enthusiastic candor. As her 90th birthday approaches, the film explores her beginnings from her early radio show, “Sexually Speaking,” which became a surprise hit, to her TV appearances and series that made her a cultural touchstone. Ask Dr. Ruth (2019)
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
Free Pops in the Park Begins 7:30pm Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Whether you come with a date or the whole family, the music at this event is just right, featuring film scores and light symphonic favorites. Daniel Black will conduct. Arrive early for the Instrument Petting Zoo and food trucks. Be sure to bring plenty of canned goods for Tampa Bay Harvest. Free Pops 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.
Saturday, May 18
Amalie Arena The Millennium Tour – May 11 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 – May 12 to June 15
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly The Pigeon Comes to Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Through May 12 Story Time with Elephant and Piggie – Through May 12 Mommas Play Free Today! Happy Mother’s Day! – May 12 Grown Up Night – May 17 Development Checkups – May 21 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 First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Music in the Museum – May 16 Sunday Tour – May 19 Blue Star Museums – May 26 to September 1 Archives Awareness Week – July 16 Teacher Appreciation Day – August 3
Jobsite Theater Hedda – May 10 to 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 Movies @ the Library: Mission Impossible: Fallout – May 11 Messy Mondays – May 13 Smithsonian Volunteering Online – May 14 Book Discussion: The Funeral Party by Ludmila Ulitskaya – May 15 Movies @ the Library: Chappaquiddick – May 17 Starting a Nonprofit – May 21 DIY Comic Book Magnets – May 22 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 Spamilton: An American Parody – Through May 12 Anastasia – Through May 12 Live & Local – Carlos Peña – May 10 Live & Local – Jariah Higgins – May 11 Next Generation Ballet’s Pirates and Cowboys: Le Corsaire and Western Symphony – May 11 and 12 Mother’s Day Brunch – May 12 Patel Conservatory Presents Jazz Jam – Spring – May 14 Rocktopia – May 14 An Evening with David Sedaris – May 15 Latin Nights – May 16 Chris Poe – Live & Local – May 17 Kinky Boots – May 17 to May 19 Patel Conservatory presents End-of-Year Celebration – May 18 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – May 11 Mother’s Day at the History Center – May 12 OLLI/TBHB Course: The Seminole Wars – May 15 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 Planes – May 11 Carl Hiaasen – May 14 Joe Jackson: Four Decades Tour – May 25 Laura Ingraham & Raymond Arroyo – June 1 Platon – June 6 Because of Sam “First Look” Screening – July 29 Jim Jefferies – September 13 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28 Nate Bargatze – October 17
– Free Weekly Community Fitness Classes at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park –
