Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park 4pm 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
Women in America Today Begins 6pm Stageworks Theatre Come to this gathering if you’re concerned about your rights as a woman, want to network, and learn how to take action! Get an update on the latest laws and policies, get a better understanding of the impact of gender bias, learn ways to take action and make change, and connect with other women for strength and unity. Women in America Today
The Florida Orchestra – Cheers! Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This event is a spirited mix of live symphonic music, free drinks and snacks, and a meet-and-greet with Florida Orchestra musicians. Bars are open throughout the hour-long concert, with complimentary Cigar City beer and Tito’s Handmade Vodka drinks. The Florida Orchestra – Cheers!
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 C-Renã, Same Day Delivery Orchestra, and Vinnie Cosentino. With food and drinks on the premises and an always exciting vibe, this free concert is guaranteed not to disappoint. Rock the Park
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning host the visiting Colorado Avalanche. This is the only game between these two teams in Downtown Tampa during regular season. Cheer on your team and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche
UT Wind Ensemble and Jazz Combo Begins 7:30pm University of Tampa – David Falk Theatre Grab a seat and surround yourself with the sounds of the UT Wind Ensemble and Jazz Combo. Brandon McDannald will conduct. This event is free and open to the public. UT Wind Ensemble and Jazz Combo
Big Data Bootcamp 7:30am to 8pm Tampa Convention Center This 3 day bootcamp is a fast paced, vendor agnostic, technical overview of the Big Data landscape. The courses are targeted towards both technical and non-technical people who want to understand the emerging world of Big Data, with a specific focus on Hadoop, NoSQL & Machine Learning. Big Data Bootcamp
Victorian Christmas Stroll 10am to 8pm Henry B. Plant Museum Experience the extravagance and grandeur of a Victorian Christmas at the former 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel. Decorations include vintage fashions, antique toys, locally sourced cigar boxes, and fanciful ornaments. Complimentary cider and cookies will be served on the veranda while holiday music floats through the air. Victorian Christmas Stroll
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
Movies @ The Library Begins 3pm John F. Germany Public Library Grab a seat for a showing of Riders of the Purple Sage. Ride into action with this timeless tale of a proud homesteader who joins forces with a mysterious gunman to protect her land from an entire town that’s turned against her. Movies @ The Library
River of Lights Holiday Boat Tour 5:45pm to 6:30pm Pirate Water Taxi Cruise through Downtown Tampa on the water and enjoy the beautiful sights of the holiday season. Pass beneath the lighted bridges to enter Hillsborough River for a one-of-a-kind tour. Enjoy a whimsical narration on the first half of the cruise and then join in with Christmas Carolers while sipping on hot chocolate and nibbling on a delicious holiday cookie. There is no better way to experience the holidays in Tampa! River of Lights Holiday Boat Tour
Holiday Music Concert Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Patel Conservatory’s music department will ring in the holiday cheer as they perform some of the holiday season’s greatest hits. Ensembles performing will include the Conservatory’s seven vocal arts choral ensembles, Suzuki and string chamber ensembles, and the jazz ensemble. A sing-along with the audience at the concert’s culmination followed by post concert holiday treats will complete the evening. Holiday Music Concert
Harlem Globetrotters Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Globetrotters’ show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. Every game will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy, and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans. Harlem Globetrotters
Avenue Q – The Return Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre A laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate and a handful of other colorful types who help him finally discover his purpose in life. Avenue Q – The Return
Breakfast With Santa Begins 9:30am The Florida Aquarium Meet Santa and his animal friends during a fun morning outing at the aquarium. The event begins with a wonderful buffet breakfast. Since Santa’s elves are pretty busy, Aquarium staff will be on hand, accompanied by some special animal guests for everyone to meet. Guests have the opportunity to purchase photos with Santa. Breakfast With Santa
Saturday With Santa 10:30am to 1:30pm The Florida Aquarium Bring your family and friends to celebrate the holidays. Santa will be at the Aquarium for photos and general merriment. His elves will join him and dive in the Aquarium’s Coral Reef habitat during its regularly scheduled dive presentations. Saturday With Santa
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
3rd Annual ENCORE! Holiday Jazz Festival Begins at Noon Ray Charles Boulevard Fill your afternoon with plenty great music, tasty food, and fun for the whole family! This musical event is free and open to the public. 3rd Annual ENCORE! Holiday Jazz Festival
UT Women’s Basketball vs. Barry Begins 2pm The University of Tampa – Martinez Athletic Center The University of Tampa Spartans take the court to challenge the visiting Barry Buccaneers. Head to the hard court to cheer on the team! UT Women’s Basketball vs. Barry
UT Men’s Basketball vs. Barry Begins 4pm The University of Tampa – Martinez Athletic Center After the Women’s team finishes a battle with Barry, The University of Tampa Men’s team will take the court to challenge the Buccaneers. Head to the hard court to cheer on the team! UT Men’s Basketball vs. Barry
Francesca Ani – Live & Local 5:45pm to 7:45pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Inspired by a spectrum of artists in pop, R&B, and Christian Rock music, Francesca writes and performs original songs and has already shared the stage with professionals and even appeared on network television. Francesca Ani – Live & Local
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Lightning conclude a Western Conference swing, hosting the Winnipeg Jets for the only game between these teams in Downtown Tampa this season. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets
A Drag Queen Christmas- The Naughty Tour Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This show will feature contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH-1, performing live on stage and rocking the catwalk. It’s an evening of holiday songs and outstanding drag performances with your favorite queens. A Drag Queen Christmas- The Naughty Tour
“Kiss and Tell” by Wolfgang Flad 10am to 3pm Tampa Museum of Art This exhibit consists of some 30 individual wooden elements hanging from a grid. Each element has been coated with different types of paint and varnish, as well as with papier-mâché made from various art-focused papers. In this way Flad tries to bring the material back into organic shapes and structures reminiscent of the trees and other plants from which such materials first originate. “Kiss and Tell” by Wolfgang Flad
Tea With Santa & Mrs. Claus Begins 11am Oxford Exchange Join the Clauses for a midday gathering and a cup of tea. Have fun decorating Christmas cookies and enjoying light fare along with your tea. Santa will be available for pictures, so bring a camera to take your own holiday snapshot. This event is a great way to celebrate the season and spend some time with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Tea With Santa & Mrs. Claus
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park Noon to 9pm 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
FSU vs. Tulane Men’s Basketball Begins at Noon Amalie Arena The Florida State University Seminoles and Tulane Green Wave men’s basketball teams will square off as part of the Heritage Insurance Classic, presented by Heritage Insurance. Take your seat for some college basketball action! FSU vs. Tulane Men’s Basketball
Winter Village Express 3pm to 8pm Whiting Station and Centro Ybor Operated by the TECO Line Streetcar System, the Winter Village Express offers a holiday experience aboard a holiday-themed Streetcar. Hop on at Centro Ybor or Whiting Station and enjoy treats, music and fun as you travel. A quick walk along the Tampa Riverwalk brings you to Winter Village. Winter Village Express
Avenue Q – The Return Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre A laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate and a handful of other colorful types who help him finally discover his purpose in life. Avenue Q – The Return
Black Box Fall Film Festival Begins 4pm University of Tampa – Vaughn Center A screening of students’ best short films, including the best experimental, narrative, documentary, and animated films. This event is free and open to the public. Black Box Fall Film Festival
Yoga in the Park Begins 5pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In operation since 2010 and brought to you by Tampa Downtown Partnership, Yoga in the Park is a free riverside yoga session led by an instructor from Yoga Downtown Tampa. Yoga in the Park
Winter Village Express
December 10 and 17 Centro Ybor and Whiting Stations New this year, the Winter Village Express offers a holiday experience aboard a holiday-themed Streetcar. Hop on at Centro Ybor and enjoy treats, music and fun as you travel to Whiting Station. A quick walk along the Riverwalk brings you to Winter Village. Winter Village Express
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche – December 7 Harlem Globetrotters – December 8 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 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – February 26 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres – February 28
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts By the Yard, Cirkut Camera Photography – Through December 31 Under the Cuban Sun – Through December 31 Q and A’s Photography Workshop – December 9
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Stream of Consciousness A Mindfulness Program – December 9 Gingerbread Village Cardboard Challenge – December 10 to 23 Sorting Ceremony Dinner: A Magical Holiday Feast – December 16 Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – December 24 and 25 Winter Maker Workshops – December 27 to 29 Downtown Countdown – December 31 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
Jobsite Theater The Tempest – January 19 to 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 Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Movies @ the Library – Riders of the Purple Sage – December 8 Wood Carving with Tech: Ornaments – December 11 Come Write In: Flash Fiction – December 16 Collage Art for Adults – December 17 Holiday Early Closings – December 18 to 28 Movies @ the Library: Ghost in the Shell – December 22 Closed for Holidays – December 23 to 26
Patel Conservatory Holiday Music Concert – December 8 Private Lesson Recitals – December 16 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 Avenue Q – The Return – Through December 23 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 The Book of Mormon – Through December 10 The Florida Orchestra – Cheers – December 7 Holiday Music Concert – December 8 A Drag Queen Christmas – The Naughty Tour – December 9 Love Never Dies – December 12 to 17 Ben Haggard – December 15 The Florida Orchestra – Holiday Pops – December 15 Private Lesson Recitals – December 16 The Grahams – December 18 Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker – December 21 to 23 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – In Concert – December 28 to 30 School of Rock – January 2 to 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
Tampa Bay History Center My Doll and Me: Josephina – December 2 Florida Conversations: Towers in the Sand – December 6
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 Kiss and Tell by Wolfgang Flad – Through December 10
Tampa Theatre Elf – December 15 (Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park) It’s A Wonderful Life – December 16 (Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park) NYE Wrap Party 2017 – December 31 (Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park) Darlene Love – January 18 In the Mood – February 3 Iliza Shlesinger Live – February 17 Wayne’s World – March 1 Winefest 2017: Wine’s World – March 2 Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live – April 5
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