Join us tomorrow from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Tampa’s Black History Museum for the final iteration of Central Ave Live at our monthly Central Park Eats & Beats event! All summer long, Instruments4Life has partnered with us to expose Downtown’s Central Park Neighborhood to musical instruments and the history of Central Ave.
You won’t want to miss this evening filled with delicious food, heartfelt performances by the mentors at Instruments4Life and opportunities for your little ones to learn how to play an instrument.
Huge thank you to the Tampa Bay History Center for providing us with a great venue space for this event. We hope to see everyone there!
View this month’s food trucks and performer lineup
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is eager for the return of our annual Special Services District (SSD) Community Meetings! The first meeting will take place on TOMORROW at 8:30am at Rivergate Tower, Suite 1010.
As a part of the SSD renewal process, the Partnership will be holding three community meetings on July 16, July 18, and July 23.
We encourage all property and business owners, residents, and stakeholders to share ideas on how to maintain and improve Tampa’s Downtown image by attending one of the three meetings.
Parking Options:
NOTE: If you cannot attend one of the meetings and would like to comment on the SSD’s programs or request more information, please email Rachel Radawec, Director of Public Space Operations & Programming, or call (813) 221-3686. The Partnership is also available to meet individually and present to businesses or condominium associations.
Contact Rachel Radawec
SSD Community Meeting 2 – Tampa’s Black History Museum
SSD Community Meeting 3 – Virtual/Zoom
Rhythm & Hues: An Alleyway Art Show is BACK on Friday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm in the alleyway adjacent to Franklin St. and Henderson Ave.
Once a quarter, this event showcases the artistic prowess of Tampa’s local creatives. Artistic mediums such as poetry, visual art, fashion, and music are all celebrated at this special event.
NEW this quarter will be an Open Mic Night component that will allow participants to show off their vocal ability or their poetic skill!
NOTE: Those who wish to participate in the Open Mic Night must register
Register for Open Mic Night
n 1992, the City of Tampa established Archives Awareness week to recognize the importance of documenting and preserving Tampa’s unique heritage.
In honor of this special week, the Tampa Bay History Center will be holding several Archive Awareness Week events starting TODAY with “100 Years Ago: Tampa in 1924” from 3:00pm – 4:00pm!
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to learn more about the history of our city!
This weeks remaining events:
Learn more about today’s event
A new mixed-use district in the West Riverfront neighborhood of Tampa’s Downtown will include a Riverwalk underpass, eight boat slips and a kayak launch as part of its revitalization of the adjacent shoreline.
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While the kids are out of school this summer, head to Channel District’s Florida Aquarium for the ultimate stingray feeding experience!
Get closer to stingrays than ever before with exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a 50-minute visit with these aquatic creatures. You’ll be able to learn exactly what they like to eat, how their food is prepared, and how their trainers work with them!
Not only will the aquarium’s educators teach your small group about their stingrays, but you’ll also get the chance to interact with these gorgeous creatures, help feed them, touch them, and even participate in a training session!
Get Tickets and View Program Details
Time flies when you’re having fun in Tampa’s Downtown! That’s why it’s not too early to mark your calendar for Thursday, September 19, from 11:00am – 2:00pm for our 38th Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.
This event wouldn’t be a smashing success year after year without the gracious support of our sponsors. If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event, contact our Member Relations Manager, Julie Sabolic.
Contact Julie Sabolic
Enjoy summer in Tampa’s Downtown with some friendly competition at Sparkman Wharf’s four-day Pop-Up Pickleball event!
Starting tomorrow at 9:00am, you’ll be able to meet fellow pickleball players and enjoy fun, exercise, and the gorgeous neighborhood of Water Street! With dedicated hours for beginners, professional instructors, and all equipment provided, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to play pickleball while connecting with the community!
Hours, Availability, & Parking Info
We have great news! Our Community Fitness in the Park program’s Barre in the Park will resume on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00pm!
The Partnership provides FREE weekly fitness classes held in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. These classes give attendees the chance to get up and active, while fostering community.
Want to stay up to date on the latest Community Fitness in the Park details? Check out the official Facebook page today!
Community in the Park Fitness Page
Our DASH app is live! Be sure to utilize this new Downtown transit option and download DASH today.
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