Shattering Barriers Begins 6pm Sheraton Riverwalk Hotel An elegant evening benefiting MacDonald Training Center with a cocktail hour and silent auction before a multi-course dinner. MacDonald Training Center provides employment training and placement services, in-home support, and activities for over 500 individuals with disabilities in our community. Shattering Barriers
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Lightning host the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time this season. Get your tickets and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Naked Magicians Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The show features magic, mirth, and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. Left without sleeves or pockets, the Naked Magicians’ saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to “now you see it.” The Naked Magicians
As Bees In Honey Drown Begins 8pm David Falk Theatre What is more important than being true to yourself? In this era, is it creating a persona you believe everyone wants to be? The need for fame and celebrity? That is the crux of this insightful comedy by Douglas Carter Beane. As Bees In Honey Drown
New Tampa Players Present Quilt: A Musical Celebration Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre A musical tapestry about the making of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and the lives of the people remembered in the panels. The stories are told through monologues and song. This a special show that is not produced frequently and no cast album exists, so the best way to experience it is to see it live! New Tampa Players Present Quilt: A Musical Celebration
An Evening with Kalup Linzy Begins 8pm Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Linzy, who is best known for his series of politically charged videos that satirize the conventions of TV soap operas, will present a collection of his short narratives and music-based videos. In addition to the presentation, there will also be an art raffle and refreshments. Cocktails and hors d’ouvres will be provided by Mise En Place. An Evening with Kalup Linzy
mad Theatre presents Disaster! Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts A new musical straight from Broadway, featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the ’70s. Set in 1979, the story chronicles some of New York’s hottest A-listers attending the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes, and many surprises ensue! mad Theatre presents Disaster!
Latin Nights Begins 9pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts An evening of food and dancing. Meet new friends, experience Latin-inspired tapas and drink specials, and dance to the thrilling rhythms of a live salsa band and DJ. Latin Nights
Progressive Tampa Boat Show 10am to 8pm Tampa Convention Center This is a must-attend event for every Tampa Bay boater. Whether you’re an avid fisherman, wakeboard or ski enthusiast, sailor or Bay cruiser, this boat show has something for you. Peruse a variety of booths, displays, and boats for every style of boater. Progressive Tampa Boat Show
Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour 11:30am to 12:15pm Tampa Theatre Hear the stories and characters that have led to Tampa Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town. This “balcony to backstage” tour that will focus on the historic movie palace’s ghostly guests. Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour
Movies @ The Library – Beauty and the Beast 3pm to 5pm John F. Germany Public Library Head to the library for a showing of Beauty and the Beast. Belle, played by Emma Watson, is taken prisoner by a beast in its castle in this modern adaptation of the fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love. Movies @ The Library
Oktoberfest Tampa 2017 4pm to 11pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park The festival of Gemutlichkeit returns for its eighth year. For 3 full days, the park will be transformed into the city’s largest waterfront beergarden. Soak in the sprawling downtown views and beautiful sunsets as the park buzzes with live music, dancing, dirndls and lederhosen. Oktoberfest Tampa 2017
Brews & Bites Food Truck Rally 6pm to 11pm Sail Pavilion at the Tampa Convention Center A rolling celebration of food and fun! This event features live entertainment and a fleet of Tampa’s favorite food trucks. Brews & Bites Food Truck Rally
Julie Scardina Presents MISSION: WILDLIFE Begins 7pm Tampa Theatre Wildlife Ambassador Julie Scardina has a passion for wildlife and wild places rivaled only by her commitment to showing others how to make a difference for the world we share. Join Julie for a night of furry, feathered, and creepy fun! Julie Scardina Presents MISSION: WILDLIFE
Karaoke for the Kure Begins 7pm Port Tampa Bay This event will benefit Beat Nb in the fight to end childhood cancer. Guests will enjoy live band karaoke, open bar, yummy food, silent auction, photo booth fun, free parking, and much more. Get your tickets and don’t forget your fancy gold outfit! Karaoke for the Kure
Halloween Party Begins 8pm Hilton Tampa Downtown The theme of this costume party is “Iconic Fashion Moments” so think of your favorite all time classic moments in fashion and recreate them in your costume! There will be a grand prize for best costume. Halloween Party
The Florida Orchestra – Swing is the Thing Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Jump ‘n’ jive from the 1940s right into the jukebox tunes of the ’50s and ’60s. Featuring clarinet sensation Dave Bennett. Jeff Tyzik will conduct. The Florida Orchestra – Swing is the Thing
Brews By The Bay Begins 8pm The Florida Aquarium This event will be overflowing with endless beers, delicious food from local restaurants, and a sea of live entertainment. All exhibits will be open to enjoy. Brews By the Bay supports the Aquarium’s animal rescue, rehabilitation and release efforts, and youth environmental education programs. Brews By The Bay
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) 10:30pm to Midnight Tampa Theatre A group of teens vacationing by the lake have their trip interrupted by the re-emergence of a hockey masked killer named Jason Voorhees. After he escapes from a morgue, Jason travels to Camp Crystal Lake where the teens reside. As the group parties, their numbers begin to drop, and pieces of the past come back. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
23rd Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run Begins 8am Lykes Gaslight Park This event operates in cooperation with the City of Tampa and Gasparilla Distance Classic Association. The runs will feature Chronotrack B-tag timing on a 5K USATF Certified Course. 23rd Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run
Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story Begins 10am Tampa Bay History Center Join the History Center for a guided tour of historic Ybor City. This 90-minute outdoor walking tour is led by a History Center-trained docent and focuses on the founding and development of Ybor City in the late 19th century early 20th century. Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story
Kai Water Fitness 10am to Noon Urban Kai on the Riverwalk Are you ready to get an amazing core conditioning workout and have fun at the same time? This workout is taught entirely on paddleboards using mostly body weight exercises like planks, sit-ups, burpees, prone paddles and even plyo jumps! Please RSVP if you need a paddleboard. Kai Water Fitness
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
Oktoberfest Tampa 2017 11am to 11pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park The festival of Gemutlichkeit returns for its eighth year. For 3 full days, the park will be transformed into the city’s largest waterfront beergarden. Soak in the sprawling downtown views and beautiful sunsets as the park buzzes with live music, dancing, dirndls and lederhosen. Oktoberfest Tampa 2017
Like Water For Chocolate with Special Guest: Laura Esquivel Begins 2pm Tampa Theatre Erotically charged and complex, Like Water for Chocolate gave American audiences a new respect for Spanish-language cinema upon its release in 1992, and its force on the screen has never been equaled. Author and screenwriter Laura Esquivel, who will take the stage to welcome the audience and host an exclusive post-film Q&A! Like Water For Chocolate
Kotler Art Gallery Reception: The Coalition of Hispanic Artists Begins 2pm John F. Germany Public Library This event will showcase the artwork of local artists from the Coalition of Hispanic Artists. The “Emotions, Strokes, and Colors” exhibit features works in oils, acrylics, and vibrant watercolors celebrating the rich, diverse language of Hispanic artistry. Kotler Art Gallery Reception
The Road Warrior 6:30pm to 8pm Tampa Theatre After avenging the death of his wife and young son at the hands of a vicious gang leader, Max crosses the post-apocalyptic roads of the Australian outback, fighting off nomadic tribes that attack outsiders. Stumbling upon an encampment led by the relatively peaceful Pappagallo, Max originally plans to steal their oil, but soon becomes the group’s reluctant defender against the hulking Humungus and his ruthless marauders. The Road Warrior
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Lightning host the St. Louis Blues for the first time this season. The Bolts look to build a winning foundation for the new season. Get your tickets and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues
Mad Max: Fury Road 9:30pm to 11:30pm Tampa Theatre Years after the collapse of civilization, a tyrannical leader enslaves apocalypse survivors within a desert fortress. When a warrior leads the despot’s five wives in a daring escape, she partners with Max, an escaped captive. Fortified in a huge, armored truck, they attempt to outrun the vicious warlord and his lackies in a deadly chase through the desert. Mad Max: Fury Road
Restoration Tour Begins 11am Tampa Theatre This tour will lead patrons through the various projects covered in the current $6 million restoration phase and concludes with a short film featuring the project’s lead architects, designers, and historical experts. Restoration Tour
Oktoberfest Tampa 2017 11am to 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park The festival of Gemutlichkeit returns for its eighth year. For 3 full days, the park will be transformed into the city’s largest waterfront beergarden. Soak in the sprawling downtown views and beautiful sunsets as the park buzzes with live music, dancing, dirndls and lederhosen. Oktoberfest Tampa 2017
Tampa Theatre: The Mighty Overture (2017) 1pm to 1:30pm Tampa Theatre This documentary short captures the heart and soul of the Wurlitzer organ, the Tampa Theatre, and the people who keep both alive and thriving. Tampa Theatre: The Mighty Overture (2017)
Citizen Kane (1941) 3pm to 5pm Tampa Theatre Celebrate Tampa Theatre’s 91st anniversary with a free screening of a film widely regarded as the greatest movie of all time. Citizen Kane (1941)
Yoga in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership since 2010, Yoga in the Park is a free riverside yoga session led by an instructor from Yoga Downtown Tampa. Yoga in the Park
Scorpions: Crazy World Tour Begins 7pm Amalie Arena Scorpions, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, continue to celebrate 50+ years of rock with a visit to Downtown Tampa. Together for the first time, Grammy-award winning thrash metal band, Megadeth, will join the Scorpions as a very special guest. Scorpions: Crazy World Tour
Hidden Figures (2016) 7pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre Three brilliant African-American women working at NASA act as the brains behind one of the top space missions in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit; a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, re-energized the Space Race, and galvanized the world. Hidden Figures (2016)
Inaugural Wing Fling
Saturday, October 21 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park The Inaugural Tampa Bay Wing Fling will feature the tastiest drumsticks and wings from all over Tampa Bay! This event will be Tampa’s biggest wing festival and competition. Any and all fans of the bar food favorite will find themselves in wing heaven! Inaugural Wing Fling
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins – October 12 Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues – October 14 Scorpions: Crazy World Tour – October 15 Bruno Mars – October 19 Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 – October 20 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins – October 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings – October 26 Santana – October 27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Anaheim Ducks – October 28 André Rieu – November 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers – November 2 WiLD 94.1’s Last Damn Show – November 3 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets – November 4 Fall Out Boy – November 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars – November 16 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders – November 18 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks – November 22 Christmas with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith with Full Symphony – November 26 Lady Gaga – December 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks – December 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders – December 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche – December 7 Harlem Globetrotters – December 8 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets – December 9 Katy Perry – December 15 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators – December 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild – December 23 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
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts By the Yard, Cirkut Camera Photography – Through December 31 Evening with Kalup Linzy – October 12 2017 Members Show – Through October 13 iPhoneography – October 21 Voices of Cuba: Open Mic Night – November 3 Under the Cuban Sun – Through December 31
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Camp Imagination: Spooktacular Science – October 16 Yoga (Fall Season) – October 21 Halloween Spree – October 31 Member Morning – November 5 Children’s Board of Hillsborough Free Tuesday – November 7 Coloring Trees: A Mindfulness Program – November 11 Developmental Checkup Day – November 14 Camp Imagination: Campsgiving – November 20 to 22 Sunshine Sunday – November 26 Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Menus: The Epicurean Experience – Through December 23 The Great Gatsby Party – November 11
Jobsite Theater The Threepenny Opera – October 20 to November 12
The John F. Germany Public Library Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Movies @ The Library – Beauty and the Beast – October 13 Movies @ The Library – Kong: Skull Island – October 20 Family Heritage Festival 2017 – October 21 Mini-Makers – November 1 Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults – November 3 Learning Circles: Fiction Writing – November 5 3D Printing Design – November 6 Techsplorers – November 7 Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – November 7 Holiday Closing – November 10 and 11 Movies @ the Library: The Fate of the Furious – November 17 Holiday Closing – November 23 and 24 Come Write In: NoNoWriMo – November 26
Patel Conservatory Godspell – October 26 to 29
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine in Battle of the Bitches – October 22 The Year of Magical Thinking – November 2 to 19
Straz Center for the Performing Arts mad Theatre presents Disaster – Through October 22 Latin Nights – October 12 The Naked Magicians – October 12 The Florida Orchestra – Swing is the Thing – October 13 Michael McDermott – October 16 Neil DeGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Reads the Newspaper – October 19 Siro-A: Techno Circus – October 20 Broadway Ball After Dark – October 21 On Your Feet! – October 24 to 29 The Main Street Kids Club: A Mathstart Musical – Field Trip Grades 1-4 – October 25 The Florida Orchestra – Tchalkovsky’s 1812 Overture – October 27 PJ Masks Live: Time to be a Hero – October 28 John Cleese with a Screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – November 2 The Florida Orchestra – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 – November 3 Junie B. Jones – November 4
Tampa Bay History Center Making of: Treasure Seekers: Conquistadors, Pirates, & Shipwrecks – October 18 Florida Conversations: Shadows of World War I – October 18 Tampa Bay History Center Book Group: The Leper Spy: October 19 A Night at the Museum – October 22
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 Kiss and Tell by Wolfgang Flad – Through December 10 Photorealism: 50 years of Hyperrealistic Painting – Through October 22 Susanne Bartsch: Art-a-Porter – Through November 12
Tampa Theatre Julie Scardina Presents MISSION: WILDLIFE – October 13 Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter – October 13 Manolo: the Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards – October 16 Scott Kelly: A Year in Space, A Night in Tampa – November 2 My Favorite Murder Live – November 3 Magic Men Live – November 4 Darlene Love – January 18 In the Mood – February 3
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