Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning 4pm – 9pm – CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at this holiday favorite, presented by Tampa Bay Lightning and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park is transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink and The Shops of Winter Village, featuring 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Barre in the Park Begins 6pm – CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In conjunction with the Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is proud to bring this free community fitness class to Tampa’s Downtown! Barre in the Park
3rd Thursdays 6pm to 10pm – CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Grand Central at Kennedy Enjoy some gourmet food truck fun paired with independent short flicks and live music! Pour House and City Dog Cantina provide micro brews and tasty cocktails. Over ten gourmet food trucks will be on site, offering everything from burgers to vegetarian bites and much more. This is a spectacular way to spend a Thursday evening in Downtown Tampa!3rd Thursdays. 3rd Thursdays
Cirque du Soleil presents “CRYSTAL” Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena This unique arena production showcases synchronized and freestyle ice skating alongside circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, hand balancing on chairs, and hand to hand. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats explore their new frozen playground with fluidity with never-before-seen acrobatics. The show fuses circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a surreal world where figure skating blends with acrobatics and aerial feats. CRYSTAL is suitable for all ages. Cirque du Soleil presents “CRYSTAL”
Latin Nights Begins 9pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Maestro’s Restaurant transforms into a Latin supper club, featuring a live salsa band, dancing, tapas and drink specials. A new menu features delicious tapas, and patrons can dance the night away to the thrilling Latin rhythms of Son Salvaje. For those who desire salsa dance assistance, guidance will be offered by Simone Amaral. Latin Nights
Do the Local Motion Holiday Hop Tour of Trees Noon to 1pm – CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Poe Plaza Esplanade Come kick off the holidays with this fantastic tour featuring the Rampello School Choir. Walks remain free but $5.00 donations to help Where Love Grows fight childhood hunger in the community are appreciated. Do the Local Motion Holiday Hop Tour of Trees
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning 4pm – 10pm – WEATHER PENDING Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at this holiday favorite, presented by Tampa Bay Lightning and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park is transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink and The Shops of Winter Village, featuring 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Mary Queen of Scots (2018) Shows at 4:30pm and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre The lush but ultimately tragic tale of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I, both of whom had plausible if problematic claims on the English throne, has been put on screens big and small a number of times, most famously in 1936 with Katharine Hepburn. This production stars Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
River of Lights Holiday Boat Tours 6pm to 10pm Pirate Water Taxi Tampa’s most unique holiday celebration on the water returns. View festive decorations, lighted bridges, and other surprises along the Hillsborough River. Riders will enjoy whimsical narration, Christmas carolers, hot chocolate, and a holiday cookie for all. There is no better way to experience the holidays in Tampa! River of Lights Holiday Boat Tours
Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Now a glittering, star-studded Tampa holiday tradition, this show includes principal dancers from powerhouse companies alongside Next Generation Ballet’s award-winning young dancers. This family-friendly favorite takes audiences into Clara and Drosselmeyer’s fantastical world of dancing sweets, sword-fighting rodents, and some of ballet’s most famous music. Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) 7:30pm to 9:45pm Tampa Theatre Watch It’s a Wonderful Life every year, and you’ll see a different message in it every time. On its face, it’s a heartwarmer about treating your fellow man with fairness and love, knowing that they will stand behind you when you need them. But it’s also a political movie about the destructive influence of consolidated wealth (Lionel Barrymore’s Mr. Potter is one of cinema’s great villains); it’s nearly a tragic portrait of a talented dreamer who sacrifices himself completely for others and is almost destroyed by his own frustration; and in the tradition of Dicken’s three Christmas ghosts, it’s a look at the chilling consequences of all the paths not taken in a life. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Winter Wonderettes Shows Friday through Sunday Stageworks Theatre The Wonderettes are back! This social celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa goes missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, Jingle Bell Rock, Run Rudolph Run, and Winter Wonderland. The result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Winter Wonderettes
Senior Fitness Walk Begins 10am Armature Works Lace up those walking shoes and get ready for a fun program with fellow Tampa seniors. This senior fitness walking program gives participants a chance to get out and get fit! Walkers will meet at the tables in front of the market facing the Riverwalk entrance. Senior Fitness Walk
37th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll 10am to 8pm Henry B. Plant Museum This Christmas event celebrates the warmth and spirit of an old fashioned holiday, while encouraging a sense of community. Complimentary cider and cookies will be served on the veranda each day while holiday music floats through the air. With a different theme in every exhibit room, there is sure to be something for everyone! 37th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning 10am – 10pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at this holiday favorite, presented by Tampa Bay Lightning and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park is transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink and The Shops of Winter Village, featuring 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
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
Mary Queen of Scots (2018) Shows at 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre The lush but ultimately tragic tale of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I, both of whom had plausible if problematic claims on the English throne, has been put on screens big and small a number of times, most famously in 1936 with Katharine Hepburn. This production stars Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker Shows at 2pm and 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Now a glittering, star-studded Tampa holiday tradition, this show includes principal dancers from powerhouse companies alongside Next Generation Ballet’s award-winning young dancers. This family-friendly favorite takes audiences into Clara and Drosselmeyer’s fantastical world of dancing sweets, sword-fighting rodents, and some of ballet’s most famous music. Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker
Cirque du Soleil presents “CRYSTAL” Shows at 4pm and 7:30pm Amalie Arena This unique arena production showcases synchronized and freestyle ice skating alongside circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, hand balancing on chairs, and hand to hand. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats explore their new frozen playground with fluidity with never-before-seen acrobatics. The show fuses circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a surreal world where figure skating blends with acrobatics and aerial feats. CRYSTAL is suitable for all ages. Cirque du Soleil presents “CRYSTAL”
Live & Local – Sarah Morey Begins 5pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Sarah Morey is an 18 year old singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Tampa. Sarah has been chosen to be a Hard Rock Cafe Ambassador, has opened for The Bellamy Brothers, and was featured on Fox 13 News with Charley Belcher at Creative Souls Cafe. Sarah plays often around the greater Tampa Bay Area and has also played multiple music festivals. Sarah will be performing on the Riverwalk before the Nutcracker performance. Live & Local – Sarah Morey
Downtown Tampa Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Begins 6pm Tampa Riverwalk See the river beautifully lit up with loads of holiday-themed boats. Nearly 100 lighted boats participated in last year’s parade, and this year will be another fan favorite. The route traditionally goes along the Tampa Riverwalk and down the Hillsborough River through Downtown Tampa. Downtown Tampa Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Calandra® an Eloquent Blending of Strings® Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Charles Calandra is a composer, performer and guitarist. He formed Calandra, an Eloquent Blending of Strings® in 2007 and has featured accomplished violinists. The music is very melodic and emotional in content and has been well received. This event will feature Michelle Jones, a Grammy recording artist, producer, composer/arranger and international violin and viola instrumentalist crossing all music genres. Calandra® an Eloquent Blending of Strings®
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by Tampa Bay Lightning Noon – 9pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at this holiday favorite, presented by Tampa Bay Lightning and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park is transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink and The Shops of Winter Village, featuring 10 boutiques from local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for everyone on your list. Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker Shows at 1pm and 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Now a glittering, star-studded Tampa holiday tradition, this show includes principal dancers from powerhouse companies alongside Next Generation Ballet’s award-winning young dancers. This family-friendly favorite takes audiences into Clara and Drosselmeyer’s fantastical world of dancing sweets, sword-fighting rodents, and some of ballet’s most famous music. Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker
Cirque du Soleil presents “CRYSTAL” Shows at 1:30pm and 5pm Amalie Arena This unique arena production showcases synchronized and freestyle ice skating alongside circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, hand balancing on chairs, and hand to hand. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats explore their new frozen playground with fluidity with never-before-seen acrobatics. The show fuses circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a surreal world where figure skating blends with acrobatics and aerial feats. CRYSTAL is suitable for all ages. Cirque du Soleil presents “CRYSTAL”
Live & Local – Jariah Higgins Begins 3pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Jariah Higgins is a soulful singer songwriter based out of Tampa. He captivates his audience with his soul driven voice, entrancing beatbox and melodic harmonies through a looping technique that has become his signature sound. Live & Local – Jariah Higgins
White Christmas (1954) 3pm to 5pm Tampa Theatre Settle in for a holiday classic in Downtown Tampa! Two singers join a sister act to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, the singers find their commander from World War II, whose country inn is failing. So the group plans a musical extravaganza to bring the inn back to life. This film stars Bing Crosby. White Christmas (1954)
Winter Village Express Departs Whiting Street Station beginning at 3:25 Whiting St. Station and Centro Ybor Station The TECO Line Streetcar has partnered with the Tampa Downtown Partnership to bring you a themed ride aboard the Winter Village Express. Riders can board the Express at Whiting Station or Centro Ybor on select Sundays to enjoy treats, music, and activities during the non-stop ride. Winter Village Express
Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater Shows at 3:30pm and 6:30pm 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
Yoga in the Park Begins 5pm LOCATION CHANGE: Kiley Gardens 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
Candlelight Christmas in the Park Begins 5:30pm Water Works Park Experience the joy of a candlelight Christmas with Hyde Park United Methodist. Gather to sing Christmas carols, hear timeless stories, drink coffee from The Portico Cafe, and meet other people. This event is a fantastic way to get ready for the holiday and ramp up your Christmas spirit! Candlelight Christmas in the Park
2018 Christmas is Near Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park This event includes ice skating, train rides, photo booths, stocking decorating, face painting, food trucks, and giveaways. Then enjoy an unconventional candle-light service. Bring the whole family for this magical night in Downtown Tampa. 2018 Christmas is Near
Mary Queen of Scots (2018) Shows at 6:45pm and 9:45pm Tampa Theatre The lush but ultimately tragic tale of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I, both of whom had plausible if problematic claims on the English throne, has been put on screens big and small a number of times, most famously in 1936 with Katharine Hepburn. This production stars Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
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 Cirque du Soleil presents “Crystal” – Through December 23 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers – December 27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – December 29 WWE Live Holiday Tour – December 30 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets – January 8 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes – January 10 Winter Jam 2019 – January 12 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – January 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks – January 19 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights – February 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues – February 7 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins – February 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames – February 12 Michael Buble – February 13 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars – February 14 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – February 16 Fleetwood Mac – February 18 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres – February 21 TobyMac Hits Deep 2019 – February 24 Tampa Bay Lightning vs LA Kings – February 25 P!nk – March 3 Bob Seger – March 15 Shawn Mendes – July 27
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts North and South: Berenice Abbott’s U.S. Route 1 – Through January 11, 2019 Day by Day: 1968 – Through December Modus Operandi: Contemporary Photography from the collection of BNY Mellon – January 15 to April 15
Glazer Children’s Museu Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Gingerbread Village – Through December 30 Museum Closed – December 24 and 25 Downtown Countdown – December 31 Camp Imagination: Merry Making – January 2 to 4 Children’s Board Free Tuesday – January 8 Scouts Workshop – Juniors – January 12
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 Victorian Christmas Stroll – Through December 23 Children’s Day at the Victorian Christmas Stroll – December 16
Jobsite Theater 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 Exploration Club – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Wrap Your Presents @ the Library – Through December 22 All Day Holiday Closing – December 24 and 25 Living with Legal Lingo – January 5 Movies @ the Library: UFO – January 11 3D Printing Open House – January 14
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays The Winter Wonderettes – Through December 23 Ready Steady Yeti Go – February 7 to 24 The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie – March 21 to April 7 Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria – May 30 to June 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Tampa Bay History Center Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – November 10, and December 8 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – December 29 Nell Ward Lecture in Cartography: Florida on the Map: Selections from “A History of America in 100 Maps” – January 29
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Theatre White Christmas – December 23 NYE Wrap Party 2018: Austin Powers – December 31 Raffi – Januaury 19 Bert Kreischer: Body Shots Tour – February 14 Winefest 2019 – February 22 and 23 Hollywood Awards Night – February 24 Welcome to Night Vale – February 28 Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour – March 8
– Free Weekly Community Fitness Classes at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park –
