Sykes Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series Begins 5:30pm University of Tampa – Vaughn Center This installment of the speaker series will feature John Gainor and Nick Friedman. They will share their personal experiences with several hundred students and provide an opportunity for these students to gain firsthand insight into the realities, challenges, and perseverance that is required to become a highly notable leader in the business community. Sykes Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series
3rd Thursdays Begins 6pm 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. 10-15 gourmet food trucks will offer everything from burgers to vegetarian bites. 3rd Thursdays
Open Rehearsal – The Marriage of Figaro Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Opera aficionados and neophytes alike will enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek into a rehearsal, observing the director and artists working on scenes from the upcoming opera production. Opera Tampa League member Bob Simon will provide a short, informative overview of the opera before the rehearsal to enhance the enjoyment of the evening. Open Rehearsal – The Marriage of Figaro
The Vault of Love Begins 7pm The Vault Enjoy an evening of romance featuring live entertainment, crafted cocktails, and scintillating food. Throughout the night, live musicians, dancers, and performance artists from around the world will create an exciting atmosphere of nonstop entertainment. Explore the elegantly decorated food stations for tapas style servings prepared by world renowned Chef Gui Alinat. Top of the special evening with the indulgent dessert buffet, featuring luxurious interpretations of all things chocolate. The Vault of Love
Disney’s The Aristocats Kids Shows Thursday through Sunday Patel Conservatory Everybody wants to be a cat in this stage adaptation of the animated classic motion picture. Featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, this show is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns performed by students in grades 2-4. Disney’s The Aristocats Kids
Forever Plaid Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Forever Plaid
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning host the visiting Detroit Red Wings. The Bolts will be looking for a win over the division rival, so find some tickets, cheer on your team, and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
Spring Dance Concert Begins 8pm University of Tampa – Falk Theatre This popular event features student dancers and choreography by dance faculty and guest artists. Dance styles include tap, jazz, modern and hip hop throughout this celebration of the art of dance. This event is free and open to the public. Spring Dance Concert
Complexions Contemporary Ballet From Bach to Bowie Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Complexions Contemporary Ballet brings its latest jaw-dropping program including Star Dust, the glam, “utterly transfixing” tribute to David Bowie. Combining technical precision, power and passion, this show transcends tradition in a mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop. Complexions Contemporary Ballet From Bach to Bowie
Do the Local Motion “AFTER” Tour of the Tampa Theatre Begins at Noon Begins at Poe Plaza Lace up your shoes for a lunchtime walk downtown. This tour will reveal the beautiful restoration of Tampa Theatre, Downtown Tampa’s film mecca. Do the Local Motion
Movies @ the Library Begins 3pm John F. Germany Public Library Head to the Library for a free showing of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. In this film, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization bent on destabilizing the fragile balance of power through the proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology. Movies @ the Library
Cultural Encounter Begins 5pm Florida Museum of Photographic Arts University of Tampa professor and author, John Capouya will discuss his novel, Florida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band. The book draws on extensive interviews with surviving Floridian musicians to honor the achievements of Soul’s golden age. The event will include a reading from the novel, discussion and a tour of “Our Living Past.” Cultural Encounter
Art Meets Jazz Begins 6pm The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk This event features live jazz music from Johnny Magnussun, art exhibition by local Tampa artists, a full buffet, and full bar. Johnny Magnussun is a saxophone musician from Orlando who has opened for high profile acts like Kenny G. Art Meets Jazz Night
brownsville song (b-side for Tray) Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre Set in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, this show is a powerful tale of resilience in the face of tragedy and a poignant story for our time. Moving fluidly between past and present, this bold new play tells the story of Tray, a spirited African-American 18-year-old and his family, who must hold on to hope when Tray’s life is cut short. brownsville song (b-side for Tray)
The Florida Orchestra – Romeo and Juliet & West Side Story Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Take your seats to see the masterful musicians of The Florida Orchestra bring Romeo & Juliet and West Side Story to life. Michael Francis will conduct as the orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture – Fantasy and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. The Florida Orchestra
Coming to America (1988) 10:30pm to 12:30am Tampa Theatre Prince Akeem is the spoiled heir to the throne of Zamunda, sworn by his father to marry a woman he has never met. But desiring instead a wife of his own choosing, he recruits the help of one of his subjects, steals off to America, and tries to make his own life in a different land of different opportunities. Starring Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones, and Arsenio Hall. Coming to America (1988)
Ride Tampa’s Greatest Love Stories Begins 9am Bizou Brasserie Take your valentine on a tour through the time of the city’s greatest romances and most romantic date spots. Start off with complementary coffee shots, drink specials, and pastries, then hop on your bike for a behind-the-scenes tour of the famous Columbia Restaurant in Historic Ybor City. Ride Tampa’s Greatest Love Stories
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
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Begins at Noon Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park A great day of beer sipping, bourbon tasting, music, cigars, and barbecue. Use a sampling glass to enjoy an all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon. Some of the best barbecue vendors in the area will be on-site if you get hungry, and there will be seminars in the tasting theater and live music all day! Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Blind Date With A Book Begins 2pm John F. Germany Public Library Calling romance lovers! Find a fresh take on your favorite romance genre by checking out a blind date with a book. Connect with readers and enjoy tea and light refreshments. Blind Date With A Book
Forever Plaid Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Forever Plaid
brownsville song (b-side for Tray) Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre Set in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, this show is a powerful tale of resilience in the face of tragedy and a poignant story for our time. Moving fluidly between past and present, this bold new play tells the story of Tray, a spirited African-American 18-year-old and his family, who must hold on to hope when Tray’s life is cut short. brownsville song (b-side for Tray)
Nalani and Josh – Live & Local 5:45pm to 7:45pm Straz Centr for the Performing Arts Local musicians Nalani and Josh will perform before The Phantom of the Opera. Take in a nice show from some local musicians before seeing the classic stage performance. Nalani and Josh – Live & Local
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning host the visiting New Jersey Devils to cap a two game home-stand. Get your seats, cheer on your team, and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils
The Tempest Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater On a distant island, a woman waits. Robbed of her position, power and wealth, her enemies have left her in isolation. But this is no ordinary woman nor an ordinary island. She is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to her will. When the vessel carrying those who wronged her appears in the distance, she creates a vast magical storm to bring them to her, and the ship’s passengers find themselves in a place where nothing is as it seems. The Tempest
Iliza Shlesinger Live Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre Iliza Shlesinger, the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, will take Downtown Tampa’s most historic stage for a standup comedy performance. Iliza Shlesinger Live
Hater’s Roast, The Shady Tour Begins 8pm Straz Center at the Performing Arts For the second year in a row, Murray & Peter proudly present a must-see comedy spectacular with contestants who have appeared on the popular VH1 show, RuPaul’s Drag Race. Hater’s Roast, The Shady Tour
Tea for Tots Begins 2pm Oxford Exchange Join Oxford Exchange for a read along of a popular children’s book. Tea and some light food options will be available for parents and little ones. Tea for Tots
DIY Bath Bombs Begins 2pm John F. Germany Public Library Time for some do-it-yourself crafts! Make your very own bath bombs from scratch at the library. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your creativity and you’ll be ready to go! DIY Bath Bombs
Sixteen Candles (1984) 3pm to 4:30pm Tampa Theatre Samantha is having a pretty bad sixteenth birthday. Her parents forgot, too wrapped up in her sister’s wedding. A huge dork has a crush on her, and the boy she likes just found a really embarrassing note about her love life. But her humiliation will eventually lead her through an adventure of adolescent discovery and the relationships of a lifetime. Starring Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall. Sixteen Candles (1984)
brownsville song (b-side for Tray) Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre Set in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, this show is a powerful tale of resilience in the face of tragedy and a poignant story for our time. Moving fluidly between past and present, this bold new play tells the story of Tray, a spirited African-American 18-year-old and his family, who must hold on to hope when Tray’s life is cut short. brownsville song (b-side for Tray)
The Tempest Begins 4pm Jobsite Theater On a distant island, a woman waits. Robbed of her position, power and wealth, her enemies have left her in isolation. But this is no ordinary woman nor an ordinary island. She is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to her will. When the vessel carrying those who wronged her appears in the distance, she creates a vast magical storm to bring them to her, and the ship’s passengers find themselves in a place where nothing is as it seems. The Tempest
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
Jeremy McCarter Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Co-author with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the book Hamilton: The Revolution, Jeremy McCarter’s extensive writing on culture and politics cast him as a leading thinker and speaker for issues surrounding exciting topics in art and society. McCarter will share his personal account of what it was like to be friends with Miranda as Hamilton took shape and discuss the intriguing anecdotes of his latest publication, Young Radicals, a novel about Americans fighting for their ideals. Jeremy McCarter
Amalie Arena 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 Magnificent Hurt – January 26 to March 16 The Family Acid – January 26 to March 16 Photoshop for Beginners – Through February 26 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 Candy Land – Through February 28 Positive Parenting Program: A Five-Part Series! – Through February 26 Grown Up Night (21+) – February 23 Science-tastic Day: Saccharin Science – February 24 Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Gasparilla: A Tampa Tradition – Through March 4 Picnic in the Park – March 4 Give Day Tampa Bay – May 1 Blue Star Museums – May 27 to September 2
Jobsite Theater The Tempest – Through February 18 Man in Snow – 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 Movies @ the Library – The Man from U.N.C.L.E – February 16 Blind Date with a Book – February 17 DIY Bath Bombs – February 18 Holiday Closing – February 19 World Information Architecture Day 2018 – February 24 Come Write In: Character Studies – February 25 DIY Crafting: Book Folding – February 27
Patel Conservatory Disney’s The Aristocats Kids – Through February 18 Peter Pan, Jr. – April 26 to 29
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays brownsville song (b-side for tray) – Through February 25 Women Warrior Stories: Beyond the Shadows – February 22 Staged Reading Fundraiser: Things My Mother Taught Me – March 2 and 3 Corey Van Valin – Redefining Magic – March 17 In the Time of the Butterflies – April 12 to 28 Blithe Spirit – June 1 to 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Forever Plaid – Through March 11 Open Rehearsal – The Marriage of Figaro – Through February 25 The Phantom of the Opera – February 14 to 25 Complexions Contemporary Ballet From Bach to Bowie – February 15 The Florida Orchestra – Romeo and Juliet & West Side Story – February 16 Hater’s Roast, The Shady Tour – February 17 Jeremy McCarter – February 18 Camp-A-Palooza – February 24 Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds – February 26 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro – March 2 to 4
Tampa Bay History Center Old Glory – February to July 2018 TBHC Book Group – February 15 Florida Conversations – The 1968 Statewide Florida Teacher Strike – February 21 Walk Tampa: Tampa Bay Black History Tour – February 24 My Doll and Me: Meoldy – February 24 City of Tampa Women’s History Month Celebration – March 6 AWP 2018 Author History Project: A Literary Study of Time in America – March 7 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – March 10 Florida Conversations – March 14 Book Group – March 15 Duckwall Lecture – Swashbuckling Women Through the Ages – March 28 Civil War Roundtable – March 31 Walk Tampa: Tampa Bay Black History Tour – March 31
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 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 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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