World Oceans Weekend 9:30am to 5pm The Florida Aquarium Celebrate the ocean and everything it touches-explore ocean habitats, take part in fun ocean-themed activities, hear special presentations, and learn how the Aquarium is working to protect and restore our blue planet and how you can help! World Oceans Weekend
2017 Annual Members Reception Begins 6pm Tampa Theatre Downtown’s oldest theatre will be showing appreciation for members’ continued patronage and support of the historic venue. The evening will include guided mini-tours, a complimentary glass of champagne, games, prizes, and a special screening of La La Land. 2017 Annual Members Reception
La La Land 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tampa Theatre This film struck a chord with audiences and critics last year, scoring 14 Oscar nominations with six wins. A true Hollywood musical of the most celebrated style, filled with huge ensemble performances and intimate songs, it calls back to the golden era of American film and the story of a boy and a girl, how they meet, where they go, and what they’re wishing for. La La Land
Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Stumpy and Latham are working-class painters employed by upscale clients. Blood-red and blackmail emerge as dominant hues on the palette in this dark comedy. Who will cash in their paint chips first and take the fall? Who will be left standing when the last lies are told? Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue
In The Spotlight: The City of Tampa and Cando Inc. Dance & Gym Recital Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Take your seat for an enjoyable dance and gym recital from Cando Inc. and the City of Tampa. In The Spotlight: The City of Tampa and Cando Inc. Dance & Gym Recital
Brews & Bites at the SAIL 6pm to 11pm SAIL Pavilion A rolling celebration of food and fun, featuring a fleet of area food trucks, and live entertainment from local musicians at the venue’s unique 360-degree waterfront bar. Brews & Bites at the SAIL
Nappy Roots Returns to Ferg’s Live Begins 7pm Ferg’s Live Nappy Roots makes its return to the “Stage in the Sky”! Gospel and R&B singer Natasha Cash will open. Nappy Roots Returns to Ferg’s Live
Summer Movie @ The Library: Jason Bourne Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre See a thrilling blockbuster at the library. The CIA’s most dangerous former operative is drawn out of hiding to uncover more explosive truths about his past. Summer Movie @ The Library: Jason Bourne
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre A drop-kicking, body-slamming theatrical happening set in the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling. Macedonio “Mace” Guerra plays the fall-guy, losing again and again to the impossibly charismatic champ Chad Deity. When Mace discovers a kid whose charisma rivals that of Chad’s, Mace decides to get him a job in the company. Only problem is, the boss plans to put them onscreen as terrorists. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
She Loves Me She Loves Me Not – Exhibit Opening Begins 8am Florida Museum of Photographic Arts A new exhibition featuring some of photography’s most famous female artists. See fine-art photographs from 12 prominent female photographers, including Dorothea Lange, Mary Ellen Mark, Judy Dater, and Imogen Cunningham. She Loves Me She Loves Me Not
Art Spot 11am to 2pm Tampa Museum of Art Join us and let your imagination run free as our art facilitators introduce exhibition-specific methods of art making filled with fun and creativity for you and yours. Art Spot
In The Spotlight: The City of Tampa and Cando Inc. Dance & Gym Recital Shows at 1pm and 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Take your seat for an enjoyable dance and gym recital from Cando Inc. and the City of Tampa. In The Spotlight: The City of Tampa and Cando Inc. Dance & Gym Recital
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre A drop-kicking, body-slamming theatrical happening set in the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling. Macedonio “Mace” Guerra plays the fall-guy, losing again and again to the impossibly charismatic champ Chad Deity. When Mace discovers a kid whose charisma rivals that of Chad’s, Mace decides to get him a job in the company. Only problem is, the boss plans to put them onscreen as terrorists. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Storm host the returning expansion Washington Valor for the second time in Downtown Tampa. Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) 3pm to 4:45pm Tampa Theatre The story of a couple of Hollywood performers trying to make it in the scary new world of “talkies,” this film is full of songs and images that have entered the basic lexicon of American pop culture. Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Victoria’s School of Dance 20th Annual Recital Begins 3pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The big 2-0! Victoria’s School of Dance will hold their 20th annual recital on one of Downtown Tampa’s finest stages. Victoria’s School of Dance 20th Annual Recital
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre A drop-kicking, body-slamming theatrical happening set in the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling. Macedonio “Mace” Guerra plays the fall-guy, losing again and again to the impossibly charismatic champ Chad Deity. When Mace discovers a kid whose charisma rivals that of Chad’s, Mace decides to get him a job in the company. Only problem is, the boss plans to put them onscreen as terrorists. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue Begins 4pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Stumpy and Latham are working-class painters employed by upscale clients. Blood-red and blackmail emerge as dominant hues on the palette in this dark comedy. Who will cash in their paint chips first and take the fall? Who will be left standing when the last lies are told? Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue
Scream Machine Begins 4pm Ferg’s Live Scream Machine has taken the Tampa Bay area by storm! We play your favorite 80’s,90’s and current hard rocking hits! Scream Machine
Yoga in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In operation since 2010, Yoga in the Park is a free riverside yoga session led by an instructor from Yoga Downtown Tampa. Yoga in the Park
Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The heavy metal legends will take the Amalie Arena stage for a night that is sure to get downtown rocking! Iron Maiden brings over 40 years of experience and hits to this memorable show. Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls
31st Annual Meeting & Luncheon Thursday, June 15 Hilton Tampa Downtown The Partnership’s signature event celebrates accomplishments and inducts new leadership for Tampa Downtown Partnership. Keynote speakers deliver thoughtful discussion, exciting downtown updates, and the Partnership’s vision for the upcoming year. 31st Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor – June 10 Iron Maiden – June 11 Chance the Rapper – June 14 Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull – June 22 Tampa Bay Times Bridal Show – June 25 Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor – July 1 Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper – July 8 Roger Waters – July 11 New Kids On The Block – The Total Package Tour – July 15 Tampa Bay Storm vs Cleveland Gladiators – July 22 Shawn Mendes Illuminate Tour – July 25 August 11 – Lionel Richie: All the Hits – August 11 John Mayer – August 13 Monster Jam – August 19 Ed Sheeran – August 29 The Spin Stops Here Tour 2017 – September 23 Scorpions: Crazy World Tour – October 15 Bruno Mars – October 19 Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 – October 20 André Rieu – November 1 Lady Gaga – December 1
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts The Boomer List, Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders – Through June 16 Academy of the Holy Names: Defining Womanhood – Through June 16 Photography 101 – June 7 to 28 International Photography Competition 2017 – June 23 to August 18 Photography 101 Express – July 22 Focus on Your Talent – July 31 to August 28 Photography 101 – August 2 to 23
The John F. Germany Public Library Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Build a Better World with Razzmatazz Magic! – June 8 Come Write In: Flash Fiction – June 9 Summer Movie @ The Library: Jason Bourne – June 9 Day of the Doctor – June 10 Summer Movie @ The Library- Captain America: Civil War – June 16 Yoga for Everyone – June 19 Into the Fold: Flowers – June 20 Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults – June 30
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Flag Day – June 14 Grown Up Night – June 16 Science Tastic Day: Space – June 17 Movie on the Green: Hidden Figures – June 23 Pets and Vets – June 26 to 30 MathAlive! – Through July 9 Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Menus: The Epicurean Experience – Through December 23 The Great Gatsby Party – November 11
Patel Conservatory Showstoppers Jr. : Thunder Mountain Revue – June 16 Junior Intensive Showcase – June 16 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – June 22 to July 2 Be Our Guest Etiquette Tea – June 24 Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream – July 6 Choral and Chamber Music Intensive Concert – July 7
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – Through June 18
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue – Through June 11 In the Spotlight: The City of Tampa and Cando Inc. Dance & Gym Recital – June 9 to 11 Victoria’s School of Dance 20th Annual Recital – June 11 mad Theatre presents Company – June 15 to July 2 Jim Jefferies: The Unusual Punishment Tour – June 16 Junior Intensive Showcase – June 16 Showstoppers, Jr.: Thunder Mountain Revue – June 16 Tig Notaro – June 16 Latin Nights – June 22 An Evening of Song with Leslie Odom Jr. – June 23 Be Our Guest Etiquette Tea – June 24 Voice of the Nightingale – July 1
Tampa Bay History Center TBHC/OLLI: Exploring Tampa Bay’s History – June 10 Sangria and Stories – June 10 History Center Member Reception: Finding Fairyland – June 11 Life of the Party – June 18 TBHC/OLLI Course: Florida’s Fantastic Artifacts and the Science of Archaeology – June 31
Tampa Museum of Art Sky – Through September 24 The Classical World: Selections from the Permanent Collection – Ongoing The Classical World in Focus: Animals in Ancient Art – Ongoing Monday Meditation at the Museum – Mondays Art on the House – Fridays Art Spot – Saturdays Kiss and Tell by Wolfgang Flad – Through December 10
Tampa Theatre Singin’ in the Rain – June 11 Raising Arizona – June 18 Beerfest 2017: Barley’s Angels – June 24 The Graduate – June 25 All Quiet on the Western Front – July 2 Welcome to Night Vale – July 8 The Sting – July 9 Saboteur – July 16 Young Frankenstein – July 23 It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World – July 30 Reservoir Dogs – August 6 The Wizard of Oz – August 12 Sing-Along Grease – August 20 Casablanca – August 26 Metropolis – September 3 WineFest 2017: Wine’s World – September 8
University of Tampa Lectores Reading Series: Jennifer Egan – June 15 Lectores Reading Series: Sarah Gerard – June 16 Lectores Reading Series: Thomas Pico – June 17 Lectores Reading Series: Jensen Beach – June 19 Lectores Reading Series: Rahul Mehta – June 21
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