Tampa Night Market Begins 6pm The Esplanade at Tampa City Center An outdoor market under the stars featuring live art, street performers, artisans, crafters, makers, vintage, jewelry, and more. Meet local shop owners and creators while you enjoy music and entertainment under the stars. Festivities are free and open to the public. Tampa Night Market
Rock the Park 6:30pm to 9pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Listen to some great musical talent in a beautiful, relaxing setting. This month’s show features The Boats, Photo Fire, and Serendipity the Band. With food and drinks on the premises and an always exciting vibe, this free concert is guaranteed not to disappoint. Rock the Park
The Bookshop (2018) 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tampa Theatre Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative town in 1959. While bringing about a surprising local cultural awakening, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame, the assistance of a precocious and erudite little moppet, and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. As Florence’s obstacles begin to pile up, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? Starring Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Honor Kneafsey, and Bill Nighy. The Bookshop (2018)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater The gold glitter standard of queerglam rocker musicals, Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows German immigrant-turned-transgender-Kansas-trailer-park-wannabe-rock-goddess Hedwig Robinson during one life-changing night of her musical act. Full of TMI, towering go-go boots and cult hits, this campy romp reveals the blistering realities of self-acceptance that defy gender identity. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
On-Water Training Begins 10:30am Tampa Convention Center Whether you love boating and want to gain confidence at the helm, considering buying or renting a boat and want to learn new skills, or you’re just curious about boating, this training event is for you! The BoatUS Foundation has partnered with Tampa Boat Show to offer the BoatUS Foundation On-Water Training program. It is a fun, easy, and affordable way to develop your sea legs. No experience necessary! On-Water Training
The Tampa Franchise Show Begins 11am Tampa Convention Center At this exciting event, attendees can meet face-to-face with representatives from top franchise concepts who want to expand or develop in your area. Compare a variety of opportunities and learn about unique industries at every investment level, all under one roof. Ask questions that directly affect you and get with all the information you need for your next step towards success. The Tampa Franchise Show
Paul Simon Begins 8pm Amalie Arena Legendary songwriter, recording artist and performer Paul Simon will take the stage in Downtown Tampa for a show for the ages. Hear all of your favorite hits live from the man himself. Fans of the Simon will not want to miss this concert, so find some tickets, take your seats, and get ready for an evening of masterful music. Paul Simon
Daniel Girón LIVE in Concert Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, classically-trained musician Daniel Girón brings a solid foundation as a soulful guitarist. His music has evolved to become a confluence of Spanish flamenco guitar with jazz and Latin rhythms. In this concert, the modern sound of his Spanish guitar will join the sounds of outstanding keyboards, flute, bass, and Latin percussion performers. Girón will be joined by guest artist Latin jazz pianist Chuchito Valdez. Daniel Girón LIVE in Concert
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) 10:30pm to 12:15am Tampa Theatre This culturally significant documentary details the punk rock scene of Los Angeles. This raw and open look at the burgeoning LA scene of the time features live performance footage and interviews with Black Flag, the Germs, X, the Circle Jerks and Fear, among others. The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
7th Annual Chick-fil-A Fall Stampede Begins 8am Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park This event benefiting the Children’s Cancer Center includes a 5K run, 1 mile family fun run/walk, a mascot race, photo opportunities with the Chick-fil-A cows, and a post-race party in the Family Fun Zone including Chick-fil-A food, games, and great prizes. The Fall Stampede has grown from 800 runners to over 1,500 runners and has raised almost $400,000 in net proceeds within the last 6 years. 7th Annual Chick-fil-A Fall Stampede
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 Bookshop (2018) 2pm, 4:45pm, and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative town in 1959. While bringing about a surprising local cultural awakening, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame, the assistance of a precocious and erudite little moppet, and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. As Florence’s obstacles begin to pile up, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? Starring Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Honor Kneafsey, and Bill Nighy. The Bookshop (2018)
Crossdresser for Christ – The Musical starring Ginger Minj Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This stage performance stars Ginger Minj from Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH1. It’s an evening of music and outrageous comedy as Ginger takes sinners and saints on a wild ride through the adventures of her life. It’s a one-woman drag show – with 2 other actors… and a piano! All ages welcome. Crossdresser for Christ – The Musical starring Ginger Minj
Visual Storytelling Class 1pm to 4pm Florida Museum of Photographic Arts In collaboration with Moffitt Arts in Medicine Program, The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts offers this class to help improve attendees’ visual storytelling skill. The class will be instructed by Pierre and Cathy Dutertre. Visual Storytelling Class
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
Jan Roberts in On the Road: A One Helluva Woman Show Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre An 80 year-old activist drives her Prius around the country to change the world. The exploits, obstacles and joys of a road trip to video interview powerhouses across the country creating deep seated change in the arts, education, economy, and communities. Uplifting and persuasively optimistic for our collective future. Jan Roberts in On the Road: A One Helluva Woman Show
The Bookshop (2018) Shows at 3:45pm and 6:30pm Tampa Theatre Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative town in 1959. While bringing about a surprising local cultural awakening, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame, the assistance of a precocious and erudite little moppet, and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. As Florence’s obstacles begin to pile up, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? Starring Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Honor Kneafsey, and Bill Nighy. The Bookshop (2018)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Begins 4pm Jobsite Theater The gold glitter standard of queerglam rocker musicals, Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows German immigrant-turned-transgender-Kansas-trailer-park-wannabe-rock-goddess Hedwig Robinson during one life-changing night of her musical act. Full of TMI, towering go-go boots and cult hits, this campy romp reveals the blistering realities of self-acceptance that defy gender identity. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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 Paul Simon – September 7 Scorpions – September 14 15th Anniversary Freestyle Explosion Concert – September 15 Nick Cannon presents: Wild ‘N Out Live – September 16 Game of Thrones – September 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – October 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks – October 11 Romeo Santos – October 12 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Joyce Meyer Ministries 2018 Women’s Conference – October 25 to 27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils – October 30 Twenty One Pilots – November 3 Elton John – November 28 Fleetwood Mac – February 18, 2019 P!nk – March 3, 2019 Shawn Mendes – July 27, 2019
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Photography 101 Express: September 2018 – September 8 Photoshop for Beginners – September 10 to October 1 Disaster to Done: Organizing your Family Photos – October 23 Aesthetics and Perception of Advanced Digital Collage – October 27 and 28 Beyond the Lens – Through September 30 Tampa Photo Laureates – Through to September 30 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 Sportstember – Through September 30 $8 Admission – Through September 30 Museum Closed – September 7 Late Opening – September 8 Grandparents’ Day – September 9 Development Checkups – September 10 Mind Map: A Mindfulness Program – September 12 Birthday Bash! Free Admission – September 22 and 23
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
Jobsite Theater Hedwig and the Angry Inch – Through September 15 Edgar & Emily – October 12 to November 9 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 Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Movies @ the Library: Star Wars: The Last Jedi – September 7 Intro to Soldering – September 12 Recording Studio Open House – September 13 Movies @ the Library: Thor: Ragnarok – September 14 Book Discussion: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn – September 19 Sewing at the Library: Fifties Dress – September 23 and 30 Hour of Code: Minecraft – September 24 3D Printing Open House – September 24 Oaklawn Cemetery: Historic Walking Tour – September 29
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Jan Roberts in On the Road: A One Helluva Woman Show – September 9 Judgment at Nuremberg – September 27 to October 14 The Revolutionists – November 2 to 18 The Winter Wonderettes – December 6 to 23
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Daniel Girón Live in Concert – September 7 Crossdresser for Christ – The Musicla starring Ginger Minj – September 8 12th Annual Crack Up Cancer Comedy Benefit – September 15 Chicago – September 18 to 23 Rocky Bleier in THE PLAY – September 21 to 23 The Florida Orchesta – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – September 28 Lucia Micarelli – September 29 Valley’s End Album Release Party “Coming Home” with Andrew Osenga – September 29 Hari Kondabolu – October 5 The Florida Orchestra – Bernstein’s Broadway – October 5 Silly Sam the Music Man – October 6 Brian Kilmeade – America: Great from the Start – October 19
Tampa Bay History Center Blue Star Museum Program – Through September 3 Florida Conversations: Voices from Mariel – September 12 Sangria and Stories: Navigating in the Age Before GPS – September 20 TBHC/OLLI Course: A History of Conservation: A Bird’s Eye View – September 26 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – September 29 My Doll and Me: Felicity – September 29 Florida Conversations: Birding and Nature Festival Keynote Speaker Jack Davis – October 11 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – October 13
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 Vapor and Vibration: The Art of Larry Bell And Jesús Rafael Soto – Through September 30 CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture – September 22 Pavilion XXXIII – November 3
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