Barre in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In conjunction with the Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is proud to bring this free community fitness class to Tampa’s Downtown! Barre in the Park
Hamilton Shows Thursday through Sunday Straz Center for the Performing Arts The Broadway hit comes to Tampa! This musical sings and raps through the life story of founding father Alexander Hamilton. The performance incorporates a variety of music styles and color-conscious casting of characters. Find some tickets or enter the lottery (good luck!) for a chance to win your seats and see the musical everyone is talking about. Hamilton
Hundred Days Thursday through Friday Straz Center for the Performing Arts Hundred Days is an uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty, taking a leap and loving as if you only had 100 days to live. With magnetic chemistry and anthemic folk-punk music, creators and stars Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore a fundamental question: how do we make the most of the time that we have? Hundred Days
Wedding Workshop Begins 6pm Tampa Museum of Art Sarah Fairbairn, owner of One Fine Day, Inc. and Private Events Coordinator at both the Oxford Exchange and Tampa Museum of Art will leave no stone unturned when guiding you through your wedding planning process. Make the most of this workshop with Sarah as she discusses how to navigate each step, each vendor, and each potential hurdle. Wedding Workshop
Open Rehearsal – The Pearl Fishers Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Opera aficionados and neophytes alike always enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek into a rehearsal with Managing Director and Chorus Master Robin Stamper, observing the director and artists working on scenes for the upcoming opera production. A brief, informative overview of the opera begins the evening. This is a very popular event and seating is limited. Open Rehearsal – The Pearl Fishers
mad Theatre presents Heathers The Musical Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid: J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kick Heather’s aerobicized butt… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. mad Theatre presents Heathers The Musical
Welcome To Night Vale Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre Welcome to Night Vale is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff’s Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events. Their brand-new world tour stars Cecil Baldwin, Symphony Sanders, Meg Bashwiner, and surprise guests playing fan favorite characters, plus live music by Disparition, and Mal Blum as The Weather. Welcome To Night Vale
Wiesn in a Box 4pm to 11pm Barrymore along the Riverwalk The Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to partner with the Goethe-Institut USA (German Cultural Center), in cooperation and collaboration with Hofbräuhaus America, presenting “Wiesn in a Box”. This traveling Oktoberfest experience is touring the country throughout 2019 and will bring an authentic biergarten experience to three different downtown Tampa neighborhoods this February. This pop-up German biergarten experience will bring a creative mix of freshly-baked pretzels, Hofbräu brews, authentic biergarten seating, and lots of fun music. Wiesn in a Box
Kilgore Atelier Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Begins 5pm Kilgore Atelier This grand opening event will feature cocktails on the red carpet, a mayoral ribbon cutting, one of a kind garments, and fine art. This evening will set the tone for your new wardrobe and chic Tampa metropolitan lifestyle. Kilgore Atelier Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Live Music at Sparkman Wharf Begins 6pm Sparkman Wharf Grab a drink and a find a nice place to sit as the live music lays down a soundtrack for your weekend. If you have not visited Sparkman Wharf yet, this is a great excuse to make the trip! Live Music at Sparkman Wharf
Arts Legacy REMIX: Asian Cultural Celebration Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Honor the beautiful artistic traditions of Asia at this cultural event. The celebration features the bamboo orchestra Musikong Kawayan, a Chinese Dragon dance, a Korean fan dance, a youth dance group representing Vietnam, and Shreyas Dance (India). There will be several food vendors on site offering delectable cuisine from the many tastes of Asia. Arts Legacy REMIX: Asian Cultural Celebration
Trae Crowder LIVE! with Drew Morgan and Corey Forrester Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Trae Crowder swept the internet in 2016 with his Southern-stereotype-crushing social and political rants as The Liberal Redneck. Now he and his co-authors of best-seller, Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta the Dark, Drew Morgan and Corey Forrester are changing the game for comedy, what it means to be Southern and redefining the good ol’boy. Stingingly topical, howlingly funny and endearingly twangy, Trae and his friends unite for this national stand-up comedy tour. Trae Crowder LIVE! with Drew Morgan and Corey Forrester
49th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Begins 9am Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Every year, Downtown Tampa transforms into one giant outdoor museum when hundreds of artists gather for this event. Since 1970, the festival has flourished, attracting more than 250,000 people every year. From pottery and photography to glass, digital mediums, paintings, mixed media, wood, and water colors, it’s a wonderful shock to the senses. 49th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Camp-A-Palooza Begins 10am Straz Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy a free afternoon of performances, snacks, games and good times! Take a tour, watch a class and enjoy the fun. This will be guests’ first look at the camps and classes offered this summer at the Patel Conservatory. Camp-A-Palooza
Senior Fitness Walk Begins 10am Armature Works Lace up those walking shoes and get ready for a fun program with fellow Tampa seniors. This senior fitness walking program gives participants a chance to get out and get fit! Walkers will meet at the tables in front of the market facing the Riverwalk entrance. Senior Fitness Walk
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
Wiesn in a Box Noon to 11pm Barrymore Hotel along the Riverwalk The Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to partner with the Goethe-Institut USA (German Cultural Center), in cooperation and collaboration with Hofbräuhaus America, presenting “Wiesn in a Box”. This traveling Oktoberfest experience is touring the country throughout 2019 and will bring an authentic biergarten experience to three different downtown Tampa neighborhoods this February. This pop-up German biergarten experience will bring a creative mix of freshly-baked pretzels, Hofbräu brews, authentic biergarten seating, and lots of fun music. Wiesn in a Box
The Gutfeld Monologues Live with special guest Tom Shillue Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Lauded for his stick-in-the-eye style of political confrontation, libertarian political satirist Greg Gutfeld is best known for his work hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show and as a co-host for The Five. He appears in this unforgettable evening of hilarious, insightful and engaging conversation on topics from his New York Times bestseller, The Gutfeld Monologues. The Gutfeld Monologues Live with special guest Tom Shillue
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Ottawa Senators Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the visiting Ottawa Senators in a downtown showdown. Get your tickets, support the Bolts, and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Ottawa Senators
Wellness at the Wharf Begins 10am Sparkman Wharf Get your heart rate up and burn more fat in less time with HIIT, Harbour Island Athletic Club’s high-intensity interval training. Please bring your own mat, towel, and water. Classes are free of charge and located on the lawn. Wellness at the Wharf
Wiesn in a Box Noon to 9pm Barrymore Hotel along the Riverwalk The Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to partner with the Goethe-Institut USA (German Cultural Center), in cooperation and collaboration with Hofbräuhaus America, presenting “Wiesn in a Box”. This traveling Oktoberfest experience is touring the country throughout 2019 and will bring an authentic biergarten experience to three different downtown Tampa neighborhoods this February. This pop-up German biergarten experience will bring a creative mix of freshly-baked pretzels, Hofbräu brews, authentic biergarten seating, and lots of fun music. Wiesn in a Box
mad Theatre presents Heathers The Musical Begins 2pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts The darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid: J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kick Heather’s aerobicized butt… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. mad Theatre presents Heathers The Musical
Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater Shows at 3:30pm and 6:30pm Henry B. Plant Museum Step back in time and enjoy the single-character performances that bring turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life. Each character is based on actual hotel staff and guests. From the reminiscences of Henry Plant himself to the letters of a Spanish-American War soldier, you will learn more about the time period through each character’s particular vantage point. Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater
Bolts Family Game Night Begins 5pm Tampa Theatre The Lightning Foundation and the Tampa Bay Lightning are thrilled to host the 1st Bolts Family Game Night. Come watch your Lightning favorites compete in game-show games, such as Fan Feud, and then step outside for a post-game-show Block Party featuring games and activities alongside the players, including photo & autograph opportunities, cornhole, bubble hockey, and more! Bolts Family Game Night
P!nk – Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2019 Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena After incredible success and demand, esteemed performer and international pop icon P!NK comes to town for a concert that fans will not want to miss. Hear all the star’s hits performed live in Downtown Tampa. Get your tickets today for a fantastic show. P!nk – Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2019
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.
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators – March 2 P!nk – March 3 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets – March 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild – March 7 Blake Shelton – March 8 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings – March 9 Bob Seger – March 15 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals – March 16 Travis Scott – March 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Arizona Coyotes – March 18 Disney On Ice – March 21 to 24 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins – March 25 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals – March 30 NCAA Women’s Final Four – April 5 and 7 KISS – April 11 2CELLOS – April 13 98ROCKFEST – April 14 Marcy Me – May 5 Ariana Grande – May 28 Shawn Mendes – July 27
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Modus Operandi: Contemporary Photography from the collection of BNY Mellon – Through April 15 Lost and Found in America – Through April 22 Smart Phone Photography – February 21 Cyanotype Workshop – February 23 Artist Nudes Approach Techniques – February 25
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly The Pigeon Comes to Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit – Through May 12 Gasparilla Music Festival Kids Fest – March 10 Pi Day – March 14 Make a Masterpiece Art Studio – March 17 to 25 Spring Break Camp – March 18 to 22
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month
Jobsite Theater The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] – March 15 to April 17
The John F. Germany Public Library Exploration Club – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – March 5 Pig Out on Reading – March 6 Exploration Club – March 6 Sewing at the Library: Pencil Roll – March 7 Movies @ the Library: Ocean’s 8 – March 8 The Amazing World of Google Cardboard – March 18 Messy Mondays – March 18 Become an Architect – March 19 Book Discussion: A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway – March 20 Learning Circle – Fundamentals of Public Speaking – March 21
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie – March 21 to April 7 Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria – May 30 to June 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Hundred Days – Through March 24 Hamilton – Through March 10 Open Rehearsal – The Pearl Fishers – Through March 7 Arts Legacy REMIX: Asian Cultural Celebration – March 1 Trae Crowder LIVE! with Drew Morgan and Corey Forrester – March 1 Camp-A-Palooza – March 1 The Gutfield Monologues Live with special guest Tom Shillue – March 1 Discover Opera – The Pearl Fishers – March 3 Wine & Crime – March 11 mad Theatre presents Heathers The Musical – Through March 3 Simply Three – April 24 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Walk Tampa: Historic Downtown Tampa – March 2 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – February 23 and March 30 Florida Conversations: Winston Churchill in Cuba and Florida – March 13 Tap Talks: Fort Brooke Blonde Ale – March 14 Kid-tography – March 18 to 22 History Center Book Group: Barracoon – March 21 Teacher Appreciation Morning – March 22 Brewseum – March 28
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Theatre Welcome to Night Vale – February 28 Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour – March 8 Lou Holtz – March 12 Jeff Tweedy – March 14 Michio Kaku – April 4 Jenna Hager – April 23 Carl Hiaasen – May 14 Platon – June 6 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28
– Free Weekly Community Fitness Classes at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park –
