Downtown Mural Tour Arts + CultureFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 18 January Join us for a FREE Trolley Art Tour aboard STAR Trolley showcasing the newest neighborhood murals throughout Tampa's Downtown.
West River Live Arts + CultureConcertsFree EventsPartnership Events 20 January This FREE event invites you to enjoy an evening of live soul music, local vendors and family fun! The Boulevard at West River Development
Open Mic Night Arts + CultureComedyConcerts 21 January Unwind and Connect – Experience Tampa's Social Oasis with Kava Culture. Kava Culture
Craft: History Lunch Cruise Arts + Culture 22 January Don't miss this event with Craft Tampa and the History Center; Craft: History Lunch Cruise. Set sail aboard Craft’s history lunch cruise featuring narration by one of Florida’s most esteemed historians, Rodney Kite-Powell. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, this journey offers an unforgettable experience that blends history, culture, and cuisine in an unparalleled setting. Sparkman Wharf $89.95
Thursday Night Ceramics Arts + Culture 22 January Work with clay on the potters' wheel and learn how to hand-build. Beginners start with a hand-building project to get acquainted with the clay and then jump into learning how to create their next ceramic adventure. Intermediate students can dive right into getting dirty and take inspiration from instructor-led projects. All experience levels are welcome! Tampa Museum of Art
Saturday Book Club Arts + CultureFree Events 24 January Meet fellow readers and explore new books at our Saturday Book Club! Join us at 10am for laid-back chats and community! Kava Culture
Upstairs Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel Arts + Culture 25 January 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. Based on original research conducted by the Henry Plant Museum, these characters recreate the attitudes and mores of a bygone time. Henry Plant Museum
Architectural Boat Tour Arts + CultureHistory 25 January Join Tampa Bay Community Design Center for an insightful tour of Tampa's architecture while aboard a Pirate Water Taxi! Local architects Ross Tisdale (Traction Architecture) and Josh Frank (Dover Kohl) will be your expert guides when pointing out architectural styles, facts, and more along the river. Sail Pavilion at the Tampa Convention Center
Youth Council Exhibit Z: Palentine’s Day Arts + CultureFree Events 14 February Exhibit Z is TMA Youth Council’s bi-monthly program for the 2025-2026 school year that welcomes teens to the Tampa Museum of Art on a regular basis for fun, safe, and creative experiences. Teens can create their own art, collaborate with like-minded peers, and experience the art on view all in a low pressure, no cost environment. All Exhibit Z events are FREE and include materials, gallery admission, and refreshments. Tampa Museum of Art
Lari Basilio at Straz Center for the Performing Arts Arts + CultureConcerts 11 March Lari Basilio is one of the most revered guitarists in rock. While Lari certainly can burn up the fretboard, her playing has been praised for its tastefulness and inventiveness. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Animation Workshop at the Tampa Museum of Art Arts + Culture 31 March Learn digital art fundamentals and create illustrations, paintings, and animations based on the Tampa Museum of Art's on-view artwork. Draw Animals, People, Scenery and Cartoon/Manga/Anime in the Tech Lab students to create amazing DIGITAL ART! Ages 12+ Tuesdays, Mar 31 - Apr 28 | 6:30–8:00 PM (5 classes) *All programs and equipment are provided! Tampa Museum of Art $185.00
Animation Workshop at the Tampa Museum of Art Arts + Culture 07 April Learn digital art fundamentals and create illustrations, paintings, and animations based on the Tampa Museum of Art's on-view artwork. Draw Animals, People, Scenery and Cartoon/Manga/Anime in the Tech Lab students to create amazing DIGITAL ART! Ages 12+ Tuesdays, Mar 31 - Apr 28 | 6:30–8:00 PM (5 classes) *All programs and equipment are provided! Tampa Museum of Art $185.00