Join us for a special reception for members and friends celebrating the newest temporary exhibition, America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation. Guests are also invited to explore two newly opened exhibitions: The Sport of Kings and Queens and Tampa Bay Timeline. After the reception and gallery time, stay for Florida Conversations: Beats of the Bay, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Music has long been part of Tampa’s heartbeat. This panel brings together voices from the community to reflect on the people, places, and sounds that have shaped Tampa’s musical story and continue to inspire it today.

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.

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!

Join thousands of St.Patrick’s Day Bar Crawlers in Tampa. Upgrade to Brunch or VIP, celebrate in our Shamrock Live Party Zone with top DJs.

Experience Tampa's all-new Irish Village Music Festival. Non-stop action from morning till late w/ top DJs, drink specials and VIP upgrades.

Tampa's premier St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Get lucky with the Downtown Crawlers. Enjoy welcome shots, drink specials, good vibes.

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!

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.

Dance Now, Tampa City Ballet’s Annual Multicultural Dance Festival, brings showcases dance performances along with food trucks, crafts, and more.

Strum, make and explore in this hands-on family program inspired by “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” Stop by the guitar meet-and-greet to handle picks and strings and try out real electric and acoustic guitars. Then make a guitar pick necklace to take home, with curated music samples playing throughout the experience.

A Two-Day Shopping Extravaganza to Support Historic Preservation at Iconic Plant Hall.

The 2026 State of Tampa's Downtown Forum is on Wednesday, March 25th at the Marriott Water Street. Networking is from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. with breakfast and the program running from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Join us for a morning of learning from leading experts on topics impacting Tampa's Downtown.

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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! 

The 2026 Gasparilla Music Festival, presented by Water Street Tampa, returns April 10–12 at its new downtown home, Meridian Fields. Headliners Mt. Joy (Friday), Two Friends (Saturday), and Gov’t Mule (Sunday) lead a stacked lineup of 30+ artists, including Shakey Graves, Jai Wolf, Drive-By Truckers, Bryce Vine, and GZA.

The 13th Annual Walk for Wishes Tampa will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Lace up your shoes and join us for a heartwarming day of fitness and fun at Water Works Park!