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
3rd Thursdays Begins 6pm Grand Central at Kennedy Enjoy some gourmet food truck fun paired with independent short flicks and live music! Pour House and City Dog Cantina provide micro brews and tasty cocktails. Over ten gourmet food trucks will be on site, offering everything from burgers to vegetarian bites and much more. This is a spectacular way to spend a Thursday evening in Downtown Tampa! 3rd Thursdays
Tapas with a Twist: A Cooking Party Begins 6:30pm Armature Works This event will be lead by chef/owners John Lewis and Debbie McGiffin, co-owners of Palate CulinaryServices and co-authors of the cookbook, It’s All About the Food. The chefs have taught thousands of people how to cook and have fun in the kitchen for the past 20 years. In addition, Chef John was the resident chef on the Daytime television program on WFLA-TV, News Channel 8 for 13 years. Tapas with a Twist: A Cooking Party
11th Annual Sustainable Buzz Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This grand celebration of sustainable living will feature food from dozens of local restaurants, craft beers, fine wines and spirits, and live entertainment. This year’s event will feature a sustainable living pop-up shop featuring eco-friendly products for purchase and a trash to treasure fashion show and competition featuring the area’s top designers. 11th Annual Sustainable Buzz
Open Rehearsal – Die Fledermaus Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Opera aficionados and neophytes alike always enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek into a rehearsal with Managing Director and Choral Master Robin Stamper, observing the director and artists working on scenes for the upcoming opera production. A brief, informative overview of the opera begins the evening. This is a very popular event and seating is limited. Open Rehearsal – Die Fledermaus
Iron & Wine Begins 7:30pm Tampa Theatre Iron & Wine will take to the historic Tampa Theatre stage with special guest OHMME. Iron & Wine is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sam Beam. Born in South Carolina and currently residing in North Carolina, the former film professor got his start making home recordings before landing on venerable Sub Pop Records. Iron & Wine
Latin Nights Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Maestro’s Restaurant transforms into a Latin supper club, featuring a live salsa band, dancing, tapas and drink specials. A new menu features delicious tapas, and patrons can dance the night away to the thrilling Latin rhythms of Son Salvaje. For those who desire salsa dance assistance, guidance will be offered by Simone Amaral. Latin Nights
Thanksgiving Bin Begins 11am Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Well4Life and Cypress Creek Produce Co-op are bringing out a special Thanksgiving Bin! For $30, visitors will receive “almost everything but the Turkey!” This month’s bin includes baker potatoes, sweet potatoes, Florida pole beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms and oranges. You’ll also receive spring mix, onions, cranberries, pineapple, plus fresh rosemary, sage and thyme to dress your bird! Thanksgiving Bin
Do the Local Motion Begins at Noon Lykes Gaslight Square Take a fun walking tour of Winter Village and the Riverwalk! Do the Local Motion is a healthy and social way to enjoy your lunch hour and learn interesting tidbits about Tampa’s Downtown! Walks are free but a $5 donation is appreciated to fight childhood hunger in our community. Proudly brought to you by Where Love Grows and Tampa Downtown Partnership. Do the Local Motion
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning Opening Night Begins 5:30pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at this holiday favorite, presented by Tampa Bay Lightning and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park is transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink and The Shops of Winter Village, featuring 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Live & Local – Connor Zwetsch Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Live & Local is a great opportunity to see the Tampa Bay area’s rising stars in our own backyard. Connor Zwetsch is a singer/songwriter based out of Tampa. She is currently working on her debut album. Live & Local – Connor Zwetsch
The Revolutionists Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre This stage production is a brutal comedic quartet about four very real women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror (1793-1794). Lauren Gunderson’s masterful script builds verbal anachronisms, meta-jokes, playful banter, and true historical events into a stirring finale as each woman faces her inevitable fate. In the end, it is a story of how important a woman’s voice can be, even in the darkest of times. A brave and blisteringly funny new work about feminism, legacy and standing up for one’s beliefs. The Revolutionists
The Florida Orchestra – Vaughan Williams’ A London Symphony Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Michael Francis takes you to his British homeland in Vaughan Williams’ colorful symphony, along with Elgar’s In the South (Alassio). Esther Yoo makes her TFO debut in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. The Florida Orchestra
18th Annual Florida Hospital Bolt Run Presented by Dasani Begins 7am Amalie Arena The Lightning Foundation and the Tampa Bay Lightning are excited to host this season’s race, which will consist of a 5 Mile, 5K and a Family Fun Run/Walk. The event will span the entire morning and will feature family friendly activities on Ford Thunder Alley and end at the first-ever finisher’s circle inside Amalie Arena! 18th Annual Florida Hospital Bolt Run
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning 10am – 10pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at this holiday favorite, presented by Tampa Bay Lightning and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park is transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink and The Shops of Winter Village, featuring 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
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 Revolutionists Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre This stage production is a brutal comedic quartet about four very real women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror (1793-1794). Lauren Gunderson’s masterful script builds verbal anachronisms, meta-jokes, playful banter, and true historical events into a stirring finale as each woman faces her inevitable fate. In the end, it is a story of how important a woman’s voice can be, even in the darkest of times. A brave and blisteringly funny new work about feminism, legacy and standing up for one’s beliefs. The Revolutionists
Vivere All’Italiana Shows at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Straz Center will screen six modern classics of Italian cinema throughout the weekend, curated by Dr. Patrizia LaTrecchia, Associate Professor at USF in the Department of World Languages and director of the Italian program. The Italian Film Festival is in conjunction with University of South Florida and Consulate General of Italy in Florida. This is a FREE event, but seating is limited. Vivere All’Italiana
Light The Night Begins 5pm Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Help us cure all cancer and support a powerful campaign bringing light to the darkness of cancer. Friends, families and coworkers gather together and carry illuminated lanterns to celebrate, honor or remember those touched by cancer. Light The Night is an incredibly moving and inspirational festival style event that commemorates the fundraising efforts throughout the community. Light The Night
Table in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Enjoy an elegant three course catered dinner in the beautiful park on the Riverwalk. In Support of MTC’s EXCEL, Excellence in Computer Education and Learning educational program for people on the Autism Spectrum. Dine under the stars with chef-inspired fine food, adult beverages, music, and unparalleled city views. Table in the Park
Kamayan Feast Begins 6pm Armature Works – Chismis & Co Chismis & Co will host its second Kamayan feast, curating a Filipino dining experience for all to enjoy! Guests are invited to dive in and eat with their hands as they indulge in flavors true to the diverse cuisine. Chismis & Co will also be offering a special themed cocktail along with a Filipino beer that will pair sublimely with their feast of flavors. Kamayan Feast
Diavolo Dance Theatre: Architecture in Motion® Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The daredevil dance spectacle from America’s Got Talent returns for more shocking, breathtaking dance-acrobatics. For 20 years, Diavolo has invented movement dynamite between its dancers and giant sets of skate ramps, wheels, interlocking boxes and abstract sculptures. With explosive and unexpected flips, leaps, turns, partnering and tests of trust, the company pushes the limits of the ever-present question of when to hold on and when to let go. Funded in part by Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowments for the Arts. Diavolo Dance Theatre: Architecture in Motion®
Science Friday Live Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre Enjoy an unforgettably fun evening of science and conversation! Each week, veteran science correspondent Ira Flatow brings a lively, informative discussion of science to two million radio and podcast listeners. Now the show will unfold in front of you at this live, one night only performance. Science Friday Live
Indie Flea Begins 11am Armature Works The Tampa Indie Flea is a curated event meant to showcase the amazing talent within our community. The Flea exists to promote local arts and culture to engage and empower our community towards positive grassroots growth. Indie Flea
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning Noon – 9pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at this holiday favorite, presented by Tampa Bay Lightning and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park is transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink and The Shops of Winter Village, featuring 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Gizmo’s Birthday Bash Begins 1pm Franklin Manor Gizmo is turning 9 years old and he’s ready to party with his doggie and human friends. The party will raise donations for the Vets4Pets Charitable Veterinary Clinic to assist pets whose owners cannot afford proper care. The event is open to all dogs and their owners, and will include cake and doggie ice cream as well as music, pet-friendly vendors, raffles, a photo booth, and a whole lot of fun! Gizmo’s Birthday Bash
Vivere All’Italiana Shows at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Straz Center will screen six modern classics of Italian cinema throughout the weekend, curated by Dr. Patrizia LaTrecchia, Associate Professor at USF in the Department of World Languages and director of the Italian program. The Italian Film Festival is in conjunction with University of South Florida and Consulate General of Italy in Florida. This is a FREE event, but seating is limited. Vivere All’Italiana
The Revolutionists Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre This stage production is a brutal comedic quartet about four very real women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror (1793-1794). Lauren Gunderson’s masterful script builds verbal anachronisms, meta-jokes, playful banter, and true historical events into a stirring finale as each woman faces her inevitable fate. In the end, it is a story of how important a woman’s voice can be, even in the darkest of times. A brave and blisteringly funny new work about feminism, legacy and standing up for one’s beliefs. The Revolutionists
Winter Village Express Departs Whiting Street Station beginning at 3:25, Centro Ybor at 3:55pm Whiting St. Station and Centro Ybor Station The TECO Line Streetcar has partnered with the Tampa Downtown Partnership to bring you a themed ride aboard the Winter Village Express. Riders can board the Express at Whiting Station or Centro Ybor on select Sundays to enjoy treats, music, and activities during the non-stop ride. Winter Village Express
Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater Shows at 3:30pm and 6:30pm 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 5pm 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
Christie Lenee in Concert Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Christie’s unique guitar work and profound instrumental compositions are well described as ‘Michael Hedges meets Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews.’ Among the vast community of fingerstyle and tapping guitarists, her niche is the integration of melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks that excite both modern commercial listeners and classic purists. With a menu of percussive and sonic effects, and larger than life sounding instruments, her solo shows embody layers of orchestral elements with a wide array of dynamics and harmonic textures. Christie Lenee in Concert
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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – November 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks – November 23 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils – November 25 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Anaheim Ducks – November 27 Elton John – November 28 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres – November 29 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins – December 6 Barry Manilow – December 7 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche – December 8 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers – December 10 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – December 13 For King & Country Christmas with Zach Williams – December 14 93.3 Jingle Ball – December 15 Trans-Siberian Orchestra – December 16 Cirque du Soleil presents “Crystal” – December 19 to 23 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers – December 27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – December 29 WWE Live Holiday Tour – December 30 Fleetwood Mac – February 18, 2019 P!nk – March 3, 2019 Shawn Mendes – July 27, 2019
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts North and South: Berenice Abbott’s U.S. Route 1 – Through January 11, 2019 Faces of Philanthropy – November 15 UPA Gallery 2018 – Through November 30 Day by Day: 1968 – Through December Modus Operandi: Contemporary Photography from the collection of BNY Mellon – January 15 to April 15
Glazer Children’s Museu Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Outside In – Through December 15 Canned Food Drive – Through November 18 Harvest with Heart – Through November 30 Fall Fest: Food for All, All for Food – November 17 and 18 Campsgiving – November 19 to 21 Museum Closed – November 22 Sunshine Sunday – November 25 Developmental Checkups – November 26 Member Morning – December 2 Instrument Petting Zoo – December 2 Code-A-Palooza – December 3 to 9 Children’s Board Free Tuesday – December 4 Little Global Citizens Unboxing – December 5 Developmental Checkups – December 10 Gingerbread Village – December 15 to 30 Nutcracker Tea – December 16 Cooking Class with SaltBlock Catering & Events – December 19 Museum Closed – December 24 and 25 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 Imperial Designs – Through December 31 Music in the Museum – November 15 Music Store Sunday – November 25 Victorian Christmas Stroll – December 1 to 23 Holiday Shopping Day – December 1 Members Day at the Stroll – December 1 Children’s Day at the Victorian Christmas Stroll – December 16
Jobsite Theater Othello – January 11 to February 3 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] – March 15 to April 17
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: Avengers: Infinity War – November 16 Terrific Turkey 3D Printing – November 19 All Day Holiday Closing – November 22 and 23 ABC’s and 123s of Yoga – November 28 Sewing at the Library – Tree Skirt – November 29 and December 6 Tai Chi with Bonne Birdsall – December 4 DIY Crafting: Snowflake Book Fold – December 5 Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults – December 7 Movies @ the Library: The 15:17 to Paris – December 7 DIY Stained Glass Candle Holders – December 10 Book Discussion: Stoner by John Williams – December 12 Recording Studio Open House – December 13 Movies @ the Library: Spider-Man: Homecoming – December 14
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays The Revolutionists – Through November 18 The Winter Wonderettes – December 6 to 23 Ready Steady Yeti Go – February 7 to 24 The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie – March 21 to April 7
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Open Rehearsals – Die Fledermaus – Through November 19 Latin Nights – November 15 Live & Local – Connor Zwetsch – November 16 The Florida Orchestra – Vaughan Williams’ A London Symphony – November 16 Diavolo Dance Theatre: Architecture in Motion – November 17 Vivere All’Italiana: Italian Film @ The Straz – November 17 Dom Flemons – November 19 Benji Brown – November 24 Live & Local – Jariah Higgins – November 24 Patel Conservatory presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – November 29 to December 2 Glenn Beck LIVE – November 30 Cledus T. Judd – December 1 Live & Local – Eden Shireen – December 1 The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Texas – December 4 Hundred Days – January 15 to March 24 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – November 10, and December 8 History Center Book Group – November 15 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – November 24 and December 29 Girl Scout Workshop: Tweetin’ Tampa – December 1 Florida Conversations – December 4
Tampa Museum of Art
Teen Open Studio – Tuesdays Art on the House – Fridays Art Spot – Saturdays Yayoi Kusama: Love is Calling – Through February 14, 2019 Patricia Cronin, Aphrodite, and the Lure of Antiquity: Through January 6, 2019 Season of Love – Through March 17, 2019 Robert Indiana: A Sculpture Retrospective – October 25 to March 17, 2019 Oswaldo Vigas: Transformations – January 31 to May 27, 2019 Ancient and Modern Glass from the Collection – March 23 to August 19, 2019 Abstract Expressionism: A Social Revolution – April 11 to August 11, 2019 Echoing Forms: American Abstraction – April 13 to August 18, 2019 Tableau and Transformation: Photography from the Permanent Collection – June 20 to October 6, 2019
Tampa Theatre Iron & Wine – November 15 Science Friday Live – November 17 Planes, Trains and Automobiles – November 23 Miracle on 34th Street – November 25 Movie Bingo on #GivingTuesday – November 27 An Evening with Louise Penny – November 28 Home Free – A Country Christmas – December 6 Elf – December 9 It’s a Wonderful Life – December 14 Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles – December 18 White Christmas – December 23 NYE Wrap Party 2018: Austin Powers – December 31 Raffi – Januaury 19 Bert Kreischer: Body Shots Tour – February 14 Winefest 2019 – February 22 and 23 Hollywood Awards Night – February 24 Welcome to Night Vale – February 28 Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour – March 8
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