FUN Convention 2018 10am to 6:30pm Tampa Convention Center With over 1,500 dealers, heritage auctions, exhibitors and over 15,000 avid currency collectors, this show kicks off the year on a high note! Currency fans, enthusiasts, and newcomers will have a terrific time at this four day numismatic event. FUN Convention 2018
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park 10am to 10pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Tampa at the Winter Village presented by USAmeriBank and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership. The park will be transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Skate around at the outdoor ice rink or get some gift shopping done at the Holiday Market. 2017-2018 Winter Village
The Shape of Water Shows at 5:30pm and 8:30pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
Rock the Park 6:30pm to 9pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Listen to some great musical talent in a beautiful, relaxing setting. This month’s show features Siobhan Monique and Bob Anthony. With food and drinks on the premises and an always exciting vibe, this free concert is guaranteed not to disappoint. Rock the Park
Outside the Lines: Coloring For Adults Begins 2pm John F. Germany Public Library Think coloring is just for kids? Join the hottest trend for adults! Relieve stress and boost creativity with art, fun, and mellow music to help you release your inner artist. Outside The Lines: Coloring for Adults
First Friday 5pm to 7pm Henry B. Plant Museum Meet at the Minarets for free museum admission! Visitors are encouraged to explore the nation’s only Victorian railroad resort hotel museum, enjoy live music on the veranda, and share a treat with friends at the tastings table. A docent-led tour of will begin at 5:15 PM. Experience the magic of the Museum at dusk. Matt Weihmuller’s Jazz Trio will perform live on the Museum veranda. First Friday
Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes Begins 7pm Amalie Arena This all new show unites some of Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk, and Black Widow against some of the most threatening villains. Their journey sparks new feuds with old foes, pitting student against mentor, sister against sister, and brother against brother. Witness cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts, and video projection in this incredible adventure. Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes
The Shape of Water 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
Classical WSMR presents The Florida Orchestra featuring Jahja Ling conducting Beethoven & Sibelius Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Classical WSMR presents the return of former music director, Jahja Ling, conducting an evening of beautiful music featuring Beethoven in Ferguson Hall. All proceeds from this special evening will benefit WUSF Public Media’s efforts to improve Classical WSMR’s signal strength and reach. This will help the station provide classical music on the radio to more listeners in the area. The Florida Orchestra
History Bike Takes You to the Movies 9:30am to noon Kahwa Coffee (Element Building) Did you know that Tampa has a rich movie history? Explore major landmarks of the big screen! History Bike Takes You to the Movies
FUN Convention 2018 10am to 5:30pm Tampa Convention Center With over 1,500 dealers, heritage auctions, exhibitors and over 15,000 avid currency collectors, this show kicks off the year on a high note! Currency fans, enthusiasts, and newcomers will have a terrific time at this four day numismatic event. FUN Convention 2018
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
Seven Keys to Unlock Your Family History Begins 11am John F. Germany Public Library Grow your genealogy knowledge! The Florida Genealogical Society, in partnership with the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library, presents this informative class with genealogist Rue Lynn Galbraith. Seven Keys to Unlock Your Family History
Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes Shows at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm Amalie Arena This all new show unites some of Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk, and Black Widow against some of the most threatening villains. Their journey sparks new feuds with old foes, pitting student against mentor, sister against sister, and brother against brother. Witness cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts, and video projection in this incredible adventure. Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes
Sewing at The Hive Begins 2pm John F. Germany Public Library Head to The Hive and learn how to make a wrap top using knit fabric! Use guided instruction to create your choice of cap sleeve or 3/4 sleeve. An afternoon of sewing and fun awaits you! Sewing at The Hive
The Shape of Water Shows at 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
Patel Conservatory presents Winter Cabaret Begins 5pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This performance features students who are enrolled in a four-day workshop intensive. Through individual and group coaching, students enhance their skills in dance, vocal, and acting. Watch these students perform solos, duets, and group musical theater numbers in the TECO Theater. Patel Conservatory presents Winter Cabaret
FUN Convention 2018 10am to 3pm Tampa Convention Center With over 1,500 dealers, heritage auctions, exhibitors and over 15,000 avid currency collectors, this show kicks off the year on a high note! Currency fans, enthusiasts, and newcomers will have a terrific time at this four day numismatic event. FUN Convention 2018
Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes Shows at 1pm and 5pm Amalie Arena This all new show unites some of Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk, and Black Widow against some of the most threatening villains. Their journey sparks new feuds with old foes, pitting student against mentor, sister against sister, and brother against brother. Witness cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts, and video projection in this incredible adventure. Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes
The Shape of Water Shows at 3:30pm and 6:30pm Tampa Theatre An isolated mute woman working as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory finds her life altered when she discovers a top secret in the lab. A mysterious, scaly creature from South America is being held in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with the captor, she soon learns that its life lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. The Shape of Water
Yoga in the Park Begins 5pm 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
Florida Wedding Expo
Amalie Arena Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes – January 5 to 7 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes – January 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames – January 11 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Las Vegas Golden Knights – January 18 US 103.5’s Throwdown by the Bay – January 20 Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks – February 8 Billy Joel – February 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs LA Kings – February 10 Andrea Bocelli – February 14 Tampa Bay vs Detroit Red Wings – February 15 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils – February 17 Mary J. Blige – February 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – February 26 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres – February 28 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers – March 3 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – March 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers – March 8 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – March 10 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators – March 13 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins – March 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton Oilers – March 18 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – March 20 Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars – March 23 to 25 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Arizona Coyotes – March 26 Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled – March 31
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Jean Pagliuso: Pultry, Raptors, Places of Ritual – Through March 16 Photograph 101: Through January 24 Composition Principles: From Basics to Advanced – January 4 to 18 iPhoneography – January 14 Magnificent Hurt – January 26 to March 16 The Family Acid – January 26 to March 16 Florida’s Amazing History by Eliot Kleinberg – January 28 Fashion Photography Workshop – February 3 Photoshop for Beginners – February 5 to 26 Introduction to Smartphone Photography – February 8 Lighting Workshop – February 11 Journey through Personal Creativity – February 25
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Winter Camp: Arts + Bots – Through January 5 Mutiny at the Museum – Through January 31 Member Morning – January 7 Science-Tastic Day: Sail or Sink? – January 13 Mindfulness with Evolve: Yoga – January 20 The Big Hug – January 21 Museum Closed for the Gasparilla Parade – January 27 Sunshine Sunday – January 28 Positive Parenting Program: A Five-Part Series – January 29 Candy Land – February 1 to 28 Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Upstairs / Downstairs – January 7 Music in the Museum – January 18 Gasparilla: A Tampa Tradition – January 19 to March 4
Jobsite Theater The Tempest – January 19 to February 18 HIR – March 19 to April 1 1984 – April 27 to May 20 Dancing at Lughnasa – June 15 to July 8
The John F. Germany Public Library Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults – January 5 Seven Keys to Unlock Your Family History – January 6 Sewing at the Hive: Knit Wrap Top – January 6 Movies @ the Library: Going in Style – January 12 Holiday Closing – January 15 Book Discussion: On the Road – January 17 Movies @ the Library: Gravity – January 19 Alexander Hamilton: The Man vs the Musical – January 20
Patel Conservatory Winter Cabaret – January 6 Disney’s The Aristocats Kids – February 15 to 18 Peter Pan, Jr. – April 26 to 29
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Corey Van Valin – Redefining Magic – January 7 Keely and Du – January 12 to 21 The Got Jokes? Improv Experience – February 3 brownsville song (b-side for tray) – February 8 to 25
Straz Center for the Performing Arts School of Rock – Through January 7 Classical WSMR presents The Florida Orchestra featuring Jahja Ling conducting Beethoven and Sibellus – January 5 Forever Plaid – January 12 to March 11 The Florida Orchestra – Rodgers & Hammerstein – January 12 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Youth America Grand Prix Gala – January 13 The Sibling Rivalry Tour featuring Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones and The High Divers – January 15 Open Rehearsal – The Barber of Seville – January 16 to 25 View From Above with Terry Virts, NASA astronaut – January 16 Opera Tampa League’s Wondrous Wednesday – January 17 The Tempest – January 17 to February 11 The Florida Orchestra – Dvoraks Cello Concerto – January 19 Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour – January 19 to 21 Amadeus – January 20 Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat – January 21
Tampa Bay History Center Old Glory – February to July 2018 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – January 13 TBHC/OLLI Corse: Tampa’s Historic Neighborhoods – January 17 to 31 Florida Conversations – Mary Jane Safford, M.D.: A Rediscovered Humanist – January 17 TBHC Book Group – January 18 Walk Tampa: Tampa Bay Black History Tour – January 27 Sangria and Stories: Remembering the USS Tampa – February 1
Tampa Museum of Art 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 Mernet Larsen: Getting Measured, 1957-2017 – Through February 11 Made in Tampa: From the 1970s to Now – Through April 1 Claudia Ryan and Rob Tarbell: Skyway Curators’ Choice – Through April 1 Elisabeth Condon and Bruce Marsh: Skyway Audience Choice – Through April 1
Tampa Theatre The Shape of Water – Through January 4 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – January 12 Fast Times at Ridgemont High – January 14 Darlene Love – January 18 Desperately Seeking Susan – January 19 Flashdance – January 21 This is Spinal Tap – January 26 Steel Magnolias – January 28 First Blood – February 2 In the Mood – February 3 Good Morning, Vietnam – February 4 Dune – February 9 Stand By Me – February 11 Coming to America – February 16 Iliza Shlesinger Live – February 17 Sixteen Candles – February 18 Wayne’s World – March 1 Winefest 2017: Wine’s World – March 2 Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live – April 5 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – April 21
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