Kathy Griffin at Straz Center for the Performing Arts Comedy 13 February If well-behaved women seldom make history, Kathy Griffin’s name will be remembered long after she’s gone. She’s made a career of happily hurling comedic fireballs that have her audiences howling, sometimes, in shock. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
REWIND: My Bloody Valentine (1981) Arts + CultureFilm 13 February Look: either you want to spend the night before Valentine’s Day watching teenagers get pickaxed or you don’t. Tampa Theatre & REWIND love giving you that option this Friday the 13th. Tampa Theatre
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
Yoga in the Park Community Fitness in the ParkFitnessFree EventsPartnership Events 15 February Yoga in the Park is back! Join us for Yoga in the Park every Sunday from 6-7 pm, instructed by Latonyia Sumpter with Empowered Wellbeing! This class is located in Curtis Hixon Park, welcomes all yogis, beginner or advanced, and focuses on kindness and overall wellness of the body and mind. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
HIIT in the Park Community Fitness in the ParkFitnessFree EventsPartnership Events 16 February HIIT in the Park will be joining our lineup of FREE Community Fitness classes starting tonight at 6pm! Work up a sweat every Monday in Tampa's Downtown with instructors from Crunch Fitness in Curtis Hixon Park! Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Zumba in the Park Community Fitness in the ParkFitnessFree EventsPartnership Events 17 February Join us for Zumba in the Park with Tampa Metropolitan YMCA at 6:00pm! This Latin-inspired dance and a cardio workout will be held in Curtis Hixon Park near the fountains. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Thursday Night Ceramics Arts + Culture 19 February 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
What it Was Walking Tour & Member Meet up Membership EventsPartnership Events 25 February The Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to offer our members a brief walking tour lead by Jamila of What it Was Walking Tours. Explore the history of African Americans in Tampa through a walking tour of Tampa's Downtown. Kahwa Coffee $5.00
Gallery Opening: Avant Garde Arts + Culture 25 February This special event includes a Curator’s Chat with Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, in conversation with three artists currently on view. Guests will enjoy delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres from local favorites, a cash bar, and gallery access. Tampa Museum of Art
Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta DiningFeatured EventsPartnership Events 04 March Let’s fiesta! Back by popular demand (and hunger), the Mayor’s Food Truck fiesta is rolling in to Lykes Gaslight Park the first Wednesday of every month from 11am to 2pm. Join us for truckloads of local favorites and food that goes the extra mile. (Literally!) Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Member Mixer & Tour: Hotel Flor Member MixersMembership EventsPartnership Events 05 March Join the Tampa Downtown Partnership for an exclusive member happy hour at Hotel Flor, featuring a private tour of the property’s hidden gems. Come for the architecture, stay for the appetizers and spirits. It’s the perfect way to wind down and catch up with the local community! Hotel Flor
Pilates in the Park Community Fitness in the ParkFitnessFree EventsPartnership Events 05 March - 31 December … Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Rock the Park ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 05 March Rock the Park is a FREE monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres. Rock the Park is typically held at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on the first Thursday of each month and facilitated through a 15+ year partnership between the Tampa Downtown Partnership & Brokenmold Entertainment. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Dog Man: The Musical Children’s ProgramStage Production 07 March Comic book creators George and Harold have reached fifth grade and are ready for a challenge: making a musical based on one of their characters, Dog Man, a part-human, part-canine crime fighter. No problem, right? No. There are problems, all right, and that’s what fuels this charming stage adaptation of the popular children’s book series, which is itself a spin-off of Captain Underpants, all from the mind and pen of author Dav Pilkey. Showtimes: Sat, Mar 7 11:00 AM | Sun, Mar 8 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM Straz Center for the Performing Arts
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
Downtown’s Backyard Market Featured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 12 March Find fresh finds and city vibes at Downtown’s Backyard Market! This monthly market invites you to Poe Plaza to get down to earth as local businesses and vendors bring fresh produce and food to the heart of Downtown. Poe Plaza
Tampa’s Downtown River O’Green, presented by Grow Financial Featured EventsFree EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 14 March You're in luck! River O’ Green is an annual, free event to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, as the Hillsborough River is transformed into a bright shade of green. This day of festive fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will feature live music, kids activities, food trucks, and of course, beer! Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Darci Lynne & Friends at Straz Center for the Performing Arts Comedy 14 March Darci Lynne shines with an all new production in her upcoming tour featuring popular puppet characters Petunia the Bunny, Oscar the Motown Mouse, Sassy Senior Citizen and Edna Door Knocker, plus a few new surprises. Throughout the show, Darci and her characters invite a few volunteers from the audience to be a part of the show for some hilarious laughs! Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla at Straz Center for the Performing Arts Concerts 15 March Astor Piazzolla was the undisputed master of nuevo tango. His bold arrangements and forward-looking compositions brought new audiences to tango, particularly when his 1986 album, Tango: Zero Hour, became a surprise hit. Quinteto Astor Piazzolla carries on the legacy of the maestro, who passed in 1992. Formed in 1998, Quinteto Asto Piazzolla explore their namesake’s vast repertoire, keeping Piazzolla’s fiery and innovative music alive for new generations. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Central Park Jazz Jam ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 17 March Let the good times roll at Central Park Jazz Jam! This FREE community event celebrates the musical history of Downtown Tampa’s Central Park neighborhood. Enjoy LIVE performances from local bands and musicians, along with family-friendly fun from the YMCA. Bring a chair (and your dancing shoes!) as we fill the courtyard of the Tampa Black History Museum with encore-worthy music and community vibes. So let’s get jazzy and swing it like you mean it… this jam is sure to end your evening on a high note! Tampa Black History Museum
The Chiselers Annual Market Shopping & Markets 21 March A Two-Day Shopping Extravaganza to Support Historic Preservation at Iconic Plant Hall. University of Tampa
2026 State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum BusinessFeatured EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 25 March … Tampa Marriott Water Street
