3rd Thursdays 6pm to 10pm 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. Over ten gourmet food trucks will be on site, offering everything from burgers to vegetarian bites and much more. This is a spectacular way to spend a Thursday evening in Downtown Tampa! 3rd Thursdays
Eighth Grade (2018) 7:30pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre During the last week of middle school, slouchy, shy Kayla is put through all manner of tests, as she and her classmates participate in a live-shooter drill, accept their “superlative” awards (Kayla wins “Most Quiet”), throw pool parties, and take an orientation trip to their future high school. With the camera following Kayla like a helicopter parent, we watch as she tries (and mostly fails) to connect with her would-be friends – arriving at said party with a lame birthday present and making awkward small talk with her oblivious crush. Eighth Grade (2018)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater The gold glitter standard of queerglam rocker musicals, Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows German immigrant-turned-transgender-Kansas-trailer-park-wannabe-rock-goddess Hedwig Robinson during one life-changing night of her musical act. Full of TMI, towering go-go boots and cult hits, this campy romp reveals the blistering realities of self-acceptance that defy gender identity. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Latin Nights Begins 9pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts An evening of food and dancing. Meet new friends, experience Latin-inspired tapas and drink specials, and dance to the thrilling rhythms of a live salsa band and DJ. Latin Nights
Bolts Brew Fest Begins 7pm Amalie Arena This event will include craft beer, oversized games, Lightning personalities, and more! There will be more than 100 craft beer varieties from more than 50 local and national breweries for individuals to choose from at the event. Bolts Brew Fest
The King 7:30pm to 9:15pm Tampa Theatre The film tells the story of a poor little boy who became a king: Elvis’ penniless childhood and rough upbringing, his contentious early performance of African-American music, the peaks of his stardom and the valleys of his addictions and dissolution. But it ties that story of the meteoric rise and rapid downfall of the King and his country as well. The King
Ugly Lies the Bone Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre This award-winning play chronicles the homecoming of a newly-discharged female American soldier to Titusville, Florida. When she returns, Jess is still coming to terms with her own physical and emotional scars as she grapples with the question of ‘What now?’ As she undergoes a new innovative recovery process involving virtual reality, she builds a new world where she can begin to heal herself. Ugly Lies the Bone
Koyaanisqatsi (1982) 10:30pm to Midnight Tampa Theatre This film details a period of about 50 years during which civilization advanced so rapidly it began to warp and distort the world itself; from some perspectives, a period in which everything began to fall apart. Koyaanisqatsi, as the film itself takes time to explain, is a Hopi word meaning approximately “life out of balance.” See your own world in a new way, exactly how you’ve seen it a million times before. Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
The Incredible Duck Race Begins 10am Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park The Kiwanis Club of Tampa will race 10,000 rubber ducks down the Hillsborough River for charity. Attendance is free and there will be activities for the kids, food trucks, and a duck mascot leading up to the race. The 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
Goody Goody®: Past Present and Future (2018) 2pm to 3pm Tampa Theatre This sweet documentary debut by the award-winning team of Lynn Dingfelder and Larry Wiezycki (JFK in Tampa) chronicles the reimagining and rebirth of Goody Goody® in 2016 after its closing in 2005. Hear stories from longtime customers, discover what’s in the restaurant’s “secret sauce,” and savor all the interesting ingredients that make up this iconic Tampa eatery. Following the screening, stick around for a discussion and audience Q&A with Goody Goody® owner Richard Gonzmart, the filmmakers, and Tampa Theatre CEO John Bell, moderated by Colette Bancroft of the Tampa Bay Times. Goody Goody®: Past Present and Future (2018)
Ugly Lies the Bone Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre This award-winning play chronicles the homecoming of a newly-discharged female American soldier to Titusville, Florida. When she returns, Jess is still coming to terms with her own physical and emotional scars as she grapples with the question of ‘What now?’ As she undergoes a new innovative recovery process involving virtual reality, she builds a new world where she can begin to heal herself. Ugly Lies the Bone
The King Shows at 4:45pm and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre The film tells the story of a poor little boy who became a king: Elvis’ penniless childhood and rough upbringing, his contentious early performance of African-American music, the peaks of his stardom and the valleys of his addictions and dissolution. But it ties that story of the meteoric rise and rapid downfall of the King and his country as well. The King
Journey & Def Leppard Begins 7pm Amalie Arena Promising to be an incredible performance, two of the world’s greatest rock bands are teaming up for a massive co-headlining show. The concert will feature complete sets and all-new production from both bands, and an arsenal of their greatest hits. Classic rock fans will not want to miss this dynamic duo! Journey & Def Leppard
TPA’s Silent Disco Begins 8pm Tampa Museum of Art Get ready to dance the night away at the Museum! Silent Discos, which have become popular at major music festivals such as Bonnaroo and Coachella, require dancers to wear wireless headphones that pick up the music instead of a speaker system. Cash bar and food will be available for purchase. TPA’s Silent Disco
Social Media Photography Blogging Bootcamp Begins 1pm Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Showcase your photography through online blogging. Connect with your audience and build a strong online community. An overview of the social media landscape and an understanding of social media platforms available. An overview of the tools needed to produce engagement and conversions. Social Media Photography Blogging Bootcamp
How to Read Like a Writer: A Workshop with Roy Peter Clark Begins 2pm Oxford Exchange Roy Peter Clark has been called “America’s writing coach.” Over the last decade, he has authored five books on reading, writing and language. In this workshop, Roy will lead participants on a journey of discovery into the heart and soul of practical English. How to Read Like a Writer: A Workshop with Roy Peter Clark
Ugly Lies the Bone Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre This award-winning play chronicles the homecoming of a newly-discharged female American soldier to Titusville, Florida. When she returns, Jess is still coming to terms with her own physical and emotional scars as she grapples with the question of ‘What now?’ As she undergoes a new innovative recovery process involving virtual reality, she builds a new world where she can begin to heal herself. Ugly Lies the Bone
Blazing Saddles (1974) 3pm to 4:30pm Tampa Theatre When the sheriff of Rock Ridge is run out of town, convict Bart is appointed the first black sheriff of the all-white township. But the evil Hedley Lamarr never meant for him to succeed at all. Enlisting the help of the town drunk, Bart embarks on a plan to save the town of Rock Ridge. But it’s the wild and frenetic humor, veering from the gross to the surreal, is really what keeps Blazing Saddles near the top of every list of best movie comedies of all time. Starring Cleavon Little, Harvey Korman, and Gene Wilder. Blazing Saddles (1974)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Begins 4pm Jobsite Theater The gold glitter standard of queerglam rocker musicals, Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows German immigrant-turned-transgender-Kansas-trailer-park-wannabe-rock-goddess Hedwig Robinson during one life-changing night of her musical act. Full of TMI, towering go-go boots and cult hits, this campy romp reveals the blistering realities of self-acceptance that defy gender identity. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Yoga in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In operation since 2010, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is proud to continue it’s Sunday Yoga in the Park tradition with our newest addition, seasoned yoga instructors from Lucky Cat Yoga. Yoga in the Park
The King 6:15pm to 8pm Tampa Theatre The film tells the story of a poor little boy who became a king: Elvis’ penniless childhood and rough upbringing, his contentious early performance of African-American music, the peaks of his stardom and the valleys of his addictions and dissolution. But it ties that story of the meteoric rise and rapid downfall of the King and his country as well. The King
Many of Downtown’s pubs, restaurants, and bars feature live music. Check out this week’s line up! Be sure to check with each location to confirm.
Summer of Rum Festival Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Drink a slew of rum drinks from a variety of brands. Whether its a frozen daiquiri, pina colada, rum runner, Cuba Libre, dark &sStormy, or a rum-a-rita, this festival will be serving all of your favorite summer time drinks! Summer of Rum Festival
Amalie Arena Bolts Brew Fest – August 17 Journey & Def Leppard – August 18 Monster Jam – August 25 Paul Simon – September 7 Scorpions – September 14 15th Anniversary Freestyle Explosion Concert – September 15 Nick Cannon presents: Wild ‘N Out Live – September 16 Game of Thrones – September 21 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers – October 6 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks – October 11 Romeo Santos – October 12 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Joyce Meyer Ministries 2018 Women’s Conference – October 25 to 27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils – October 30 Twenty One Pilots – November 3 Elton John – November 28 Fleetwood Mac – February 18, 2019 P!nk – March 3, 2019 Shawn Mendes – July 27, 2019
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts The Business of Art – Through September 1 Photography 101: August – Through August 29 Bruce Dale: Artist Talk – August 24 Applying the Language of Photography to Bookmaking – August 26 Photography 101 Express: September 2018 – September 8 Photoshop for Beginners – September 10 to October 1 Disaster to Done: Organizing your Family Photos – October 23 Aesthetics and Perception of Advanced Digital Collage – October 27 and 28 Beyond the Lens – Through September 30 Tampa Photo Laureates – Through to September 30 Visual Story Telling through Fine Art Photography – July 29
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Back to Cool – Through August 31 Wee Ones Art Studio – Through August 24 Positive Parenting Program – Through August 27 Development Checkups – August 20 Grown Up Night – August 24 Back to Football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – August 25 and 26 Museum Closed – August 27 to 29 Sportstember – September 1 to 30 $8 Admission – September 1 to 30 Good Food Good Mood – September 1 to 3 Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Free Tuesday – September 4 Museum Closed – September 7 Late Opening – September 8 Grandparents’ Day – September 9 Development Checkups – September 10 Mind Map: A Mindfulness Program – September 12 Birthday Bash! Free Admission – September 22 and 23
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Blue Star Museums – Through September 2 Imperial Designs – Through December 31
Jobsite Theater Hedwig and the Angry Inch – August 17 to September 9 Edgar & Emily – October 12 to November 9 Othello – January 11 to February 3 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] – March 15 to April 17
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: Dunkirk – August 17 Sewing: Market Bag – August 18 and 25 ABCs and 123s of Yoga – August 22 DIY Crafting: Origami Organizer – August 26
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Ugly Lies the Bone – Through August 19 Staged Reading Fundraiser: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park – August 24 and 25 Jan Roberts in On the Road: A One Helluva Woman Show – September 9 Judgment at Nuremberg – September 27 to October 14 The Revolutionists – November 2 to 18 The Winter Wonderettes – December 6 to 23
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Latin Nights – August 16 2018 Tampa Bay Theatre Festival – Neighbors – August 31 Daniel Girón Live in Concert – September 7 Crossdresser for Christ – The Musicla starring Ginger Minj – September 8 12th Annual Crack Up Cancer Comedy Benefit – September 15 Chicago – September 18 to 23 Rocky Bleier in THE PLAY – September 21 to 23 The Florida Orchesta – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – September 28 Lucia Micarelli – September 29 Valley’s End Album Release Party “Coming Home” with Andrew Osenga – September 29 Hari Kondabolu – October 5 The Florida Orchestra – Bernstein’s Broadway – October 5 Silly Sam the Music Man – October 6 Brian Kilmeade – America: Great from the Start – October 19
Tampa Bay History Center Blue Star Museum Program – Through September 3 Florida Conversations: Voices from Mariel – September 12 Sangria and Stories: Navigating in the Age Before GPS – September 20 TBHC/OLLI Course: A History of Conservation: A Bird’s Eye View – September 26 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – September 29 My Doll and Me: Felicity – September 29 Florida Conversations: Birding and Nature Festival Keynote Speaker Jack Davis – October 11 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – October 13
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 Teen Open Studio – Tuesdays Art on the House – Fridays Art Spot – Saturdays Vapor and Vibration: The Art of Larry Bell And Jesús Rafael Soto – Through September 30 From Muse and Myth to Figure and Gesture – Through August 19 CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture – September 22 Pavilion XXXIII – November 3
Tampa Theatre Eighth Grade – Through August 16 Koyaanisqati – August 17 Goody Goody: Past Present and Future – August 18 Blazing Saddles – August 19 Sing-Along The Greatest Showman – August 23 The Wizard of Oz – August 26 Casablanca – September 2 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28 Iron & Wine – November 15 Raffi – Januaury 19 Winefest 2019 – February 22 and 23 Hollywood Awards Night – February 24 Welcome to Night Vale – February 28
