HART Hangout 5pm to 8pm Marion Transit Center This informal transit meet up is a chance to connect with fellow riders and hear about all the interesting transportation-related initiatives happening in Tampa Bay. HART Hangout
Art Meets Jazz Begins 6pm The Barrymore Hotel – Riverwalk Room 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
A Ghost Story (2017) 7:30pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara play a married couple identified only by initials in this solemn, literally haunting story of the histories that binds us to each other and the voids left by absence. A Ghost Story (2017)
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche – Preview Night Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre In this stage production it’s 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. But danger approaches… Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town? 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
Summer Movie @ The Library 3pm to 5pm John F. Germany Public Library Grab a seat at the library to see the 2016 award-winning musical, La La Land. In this film, a jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Summer Movie @ The Library
Evening of Dance 6pm to 11pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The performance features students in ballet, tap, jazz and Flamenco dance from the Open Dance Program. Evening of Dance
Brews and Bites Food Truck Rally 6pm to 11pm Sail Pavilion at the Tampa Convention Center 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 and Bites Food Truck Rally
Lionel Richie: All The Hits Begins 7pm Amalie Arena Lionel Richie and very special guest Mariah Carey bring their tour to Downtown Tampa. The pop music icons are ready to get the entire arena moving and grooving to their top hits! Lionel Richie: All The Hits
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche – Opening Night Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre In this stage production it’s 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. But danger approaches… Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town? 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 10:30pm to Midnight Tampa Theatre A strange radioactive goo transforms four sewer turtles into walking, talking, crime-fighting ninjas. Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and Leonardo are trained in the Ninjutsu arts by a rodent sensei named Splinter. When a former pupil of Splinter arrives and spreads chaos in the city, the turtles must work together to stop him. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Kai Water Fitness 10am to Noon Urban Kai on the Riverwalk Are you ready to get an amazing core conditioning workout and have fun at the same time? This workout is taught entirely on paddleboards using mostly body weight exercises like planks, sit-ups, burpees, prone paddles and even plyo jumps! Please RSVP if you need a paddleboard. Kai Water Fitness
Incredible Duck Race 10am to 1pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Adopt a rubber duck and enter it into this massive duck race benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Tampa charitable foundation! The event features family friendly music, food, and activities all leading up to the big race. Incredible Duck Race
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
Florida Craft Beer: A History 12:30pm to 1:45pm John F. Germany Public Library Learn about the history of craft beer in Florida and Tampa Bay from Mark DeNote, a noted Florida craft beer enthusiast and author. Florida Craft Beer: A History
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre In this stage production it’s 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. But danger approaches… Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town? 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
The Wizard of Oz (1939) 3pm to 5:30pm Tampa Theatre See a screening of one of the most iconic movies of all time. Follow Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road and find the strengths inside of themselves along the way. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Pole for a Purpose Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This pole dance and aerial arts showcase features performers from around the United States in a spectacular demonstration of strength and skill. Joining for the greater good, the charity event has raised $23,000 in the past six years. Pole for a Purpose
WWE Live: SummerSlam Heatwave Tour Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena What drama will unfold on the Road to SummerSlam? Find out live! Downtown Tampa will once again host the greatest Superstars in sports entertainment. WWE Live: SummerSlam Heatwave Tour
Rock the Yacht: Reggae, House, and Hip Hop Party 10pm to 12:30am Embarks from Channelside Bay Plaza Say bon voyage to mundane evenings at home and hop on board the hottest live music venue on the bay! This Reggae, House, and Hip Hop Party theme is sure to get you up and moving. Have a rocking good time on the high seas! Rock the Yacht
Sketchbooks for the Sake of Art 1pm to 4pm Tampa Museum of Art Students of this course will create specialized visionary journals with artist Teri Navajo. Bind artistic prompt pages into self-designed sketchbooks to take home. Each journal will provide creative inspiration from cover to cover. Sketchbooks for the Sake of Art
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre In this stage production it’s 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. But danger approaches… Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town? 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
The Wizard of Oz (1939) 3pm to 5:30pm Tampa Theatre See a screening of one of the most iconic movies of all time. Follow Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road and find the strengths inside of themselves along the way. Before Sunday’s screening, Bank of America will give away commemorative photos, and after the screening, there will be a short discussion of the film. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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
John Mayer Begins 7pm Amalie Arena John Mayer brings his show to Downtown Tampa. The concert will be comprised of multiple sets of music, including full band, solo acoustic, and John Mayer Trio sets. Get your tickets now and see all of your favorite songs performed live! John Mayer
Tampa Home & Garden Show Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 Tampa Convention Center This two day event showcases products for use all over your home. Look through a wide variety kitchen, bathroom, gardening, and landscaping products, plus pools, spas, garage doors and much more! Tampa Home & Garden Show
Amalie Arena August 11 – Lionel Richie: All the Hits – August 11 WWE Live: SummerSlam Heatwave Tour – August 12 John Mayer – August 13 Monster Jam – August 19 Ed Sheeran – August 29 Kendrick Lamar – September 1 Chris Tucker with Special Guest D.L. Hughley – September 8 Preseason: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes – September 19 Mumford & Sons – September 20 Preseason: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators – September 22 The Spin Stops Here Tour 2017 – September 23 Preseason – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – September 24 Disney On Ice presents Frozen – September 29 to October 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – October 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals – October 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins – October 12 Scorpions: Crazy World Tour – October 15 Bruno Mars – October 19 Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 – October 20 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings – October 26 Santana – October 27 André Rieu – November 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers – November 2 Fall Out Boy – November 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars – November 16 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks – November 22 Lady Gaga – December 1 Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks – December 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders – December 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche – December 7 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets – December 9 Katy Perry – December 15 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators – December 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild – December 23 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – December 28 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers – December 29 Jim Gaffigan – December 31
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not – Through September 13 By the Yard, Cirkut Camera Photography – Through December 31 International Photography Competition 2017 – Through August 18 Focus on Your Talent – Through August 28 Photography 101 – Through August 23 The Business of Art – August 12 to September 16 Social Media Photography Blogging Bootcamp – September 2 Photoshop for Beginners – September 11 to October 2 How to Make a Picture After You Take a Picture – September 13 iPhoneography – October 21
The John F. Germany Public Library Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Summer Movie @ The Library: La La Land – August 11 Florida Craft Beer: A History – August 12 Summer Movie @ the Library: The Arrival – August 18 Don’t Force Your Descendants to Research You – August 19 DIY Crafting – August 20 and 29
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Pop Art Studio – Through August 13 Quack to School – August 12 Toddler Takeover – August 14 to 26 Science Tastic Day: Kitchen Science – August 26 Museum Closed: Renovation Underway – August 28 to 30 Imagination: A Gala to Benefit GCM – September 8 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
Jobsite Theater The Flick – August 30 to September 24
Patel Conservatory The Threepenny Opera – October 20 to November 12
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Beehive, the 60s Musical – Preview Night – September 21 The Marvelous Wonderettes – September 21 to October 8 The Year of Magical Thinking – November 2 to 19
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Motown the Musical – Through August 13 Evening of Dance – August 11 Pole for a Purpose – August 12 Latin Nights – August 17, September 14 John Moreland – September 12 War on the Catwalk – The Queens from Season 9 – September 17 RENT – 20th Anniversary Tour – September 19 to 24 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – In Concert – September 29 to October 1 11th Annual Crack Up Cancer Comedy Show – September 30
Tampa Bay History Center Blue Star Museum Program, Presented by USAA – Through September 4 History Adventure Camp: Hysterical History – Through August 4 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – August 12 Tap Talks: Invasion Pale Ale – August 15 Sangria and Stories: Mapping the Florida-Cuba Connection – August 16
Tampa Museum of Art Silent Disco – August 19 Skyway: A Contemporary Collection – 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 Photorealism: 50 years of Hyperrealistic Painting – Through October 22 Susanne Bartsch: Art-a-Porter – July 30 to November 12
Tampa Theatre A Ghost Story – Through August 10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – August 11 The Wizard of Oz – August 12 Fallen – August 16 Sing-Along Grease – August 20 Lalah Hathaway – August 24 Aliens – August 25 Casablanca – August 26 I Dare You! Truth or Dare 5 – September 1 Metropolis – September 3 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – September 6 WineFest 2017: Wine’s World – September 8 Wayne’s World – September 10 Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk – September 13 Snap Judgement – September 29 Julie Scardina Presents MISSION: WILDLIFE – October 13 My Favorite Murder Live – November 3
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