Art on the Spectrum Arts + CultureSpecial Event 23 February - 28 December Art on the Spectrum is a special monthly event designed to welcome individuals with sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, and their caregivers. Tampa Museum of Art
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Arts + CultureFilmSpecial EventStage Production 22 October Get your fishnet stockings, corsets and platform shoes out of mothballs and get ready to “do the Time Warp again” again! The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour salutes the film that launched midnight movie mania. Enjoy a shadow cast performance, a costume contest and a Q&A with three of the film’s original cast members: Barry Bostwick (Brad), Nell Campbell (Columbia) and Patricia Quinn (Magenta). The highlight will be a screening of the original, uncut 1975 film. Audience members will receive a bag of props, so leave yours at home. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Art on the Spectrum Arts + CultureSpecial Event 26 October Art on the Spectrum is a special monthly event designed to welcome individuals with sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, and their caregivers. Tampa Museum of Art
Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta Featured EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 05 November Featuring tasty treats from a variety of local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta occurs the first Wednesday of every month in The Square at Lykes Gaslight Park from 11am to 2pm. Participating Food Trucks: Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons ConcertsSpecial Event 08 November Sway and swoon to the soundtrack of the agrarian life a la digital. A 35-piece orchestra will perform music from the popular role-playing game Stardew Valley. Video will feature gameplay footage as well as original content created for the concert. See the farm grow through the seasons, and enjoy visits to valley attractions such as Pelican Town, Skull Cavern, Ginger Island and Calico Desert. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Tampa Bay History Center Annual Gala Arts + CultureSpecial Event 14 November The Tampa Bay History Center will host its annual gala Friday, Nov. 14 under the leadership of chair couple Duncan and Jessica Belser, who return for a second year. Tampa Bay History Center
Poynter’s Bowtie Ball Arts + CultureSpecial Event 15 November Celebrate the power of journalism at the Poynter Institute’s annual Bowtie Ball, honoring Jane Pauley with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism, alongside special honorees G.B. “Garry” Trudeau and Dean Baquet. Since 2015, this Tampa Bay tradition has brought together Pulitzer Prize winners, best-selling authors, civic leaders, and media personalities for an evening of recognition and conversation. Guests enjoy dinner, toasts, and behind-the-scenes insights while supporting Poynter’s mission to champion freedom of expression and strengthen a free press. The Bowtie Ball is an unforgettable night spotlighting the people and stories that continue to shape our world. JW Marriott Water Street
Poynter’s Bowtie Ball Arts + CultureSpecial Event 15 November Celebrate the power of journalism at the Poynter Institute’s annual Bowtie Ball, honoring Jane Pauley with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism, alongside special honorees G.B. “Garry” Trudeau and Dean Baquet. Since 2015, this Tampa Bay tradition has brought together Pulitzer Prize winners, best-selling authors, civic leaders, and media personalities for an evening of recognition and conversation. Guests enjoy dinner, toasts, and behind-the-scenes insights while supporting Poynter’s mission to champion freedom of expression and strengthen a free press. The Bowtie Ball is an unforgettable night spotlighting the people and stories that continue to shape our world. JW Marriott Water Street
Art on the Spectrum Arts + CultureSpecial Event 30 November Art on the Spectrum is a special monthly event designed to welcome individuals with sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, and their caregivers. Tampa Museum of Art
Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta Featured EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 03 December Featuring tasty treats from a variety of local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta occurs the first Wednesday of every month in The Square at Lykes Gaslight Park from 11am to 2pm. Participating Food Trucks: Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Art on the Spectrum Arts + CultureSpecial Event 28 December Art on the Spectrum is a special monthly event designed to welcome individuals with sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, and their caregivers. Tampa Museum of Art