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
Mary Queen of Scots (2018) 7:30pm to 9:30pm Tampa Theatre The lush but ultimately tragic tale of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I, both of whom had plausible if problematic claims on the English throne, has been put on screens big and small a number of times, most famously in 1936 with Katharine Hepburn. This production stars Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes Begins 7:30pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the visiting Hurricanes in a downtown showdown. Get your tickets, support the Bolts, and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Othello by William Shakespeare Begins 8pm Jobsite Theater Backstabbing politicians, two-faced frenemies, gaslighting, treachery, true love and the never-ending cultural complications of a “black ram tupping a white ewe,” Shakespeare’s Othello might as well be talking about this year’s headlines. And in this production, it does. Othello features Jobsite’s signature modern spin on a favorite Shakespeare play. Othello by William Shakespeare
Innovocative Theatre presents Columbinus Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre Columbinus is an intersection of fact and fiction (comparable in many ways to The Laramie Project) that illuminates the realities of adolescent culture by exploring the events surrounding the shootings at Columbine High School nearly twenty years ago. The play weaves together excerpts from discussions with parents, survivors, journals, and community leaders in Littleton as well as police evidence to present this riveting docu-drama. Innovocative Theatre presents Columbinus
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
Do the Local Motion Gasparilla Lure Tour Noon to 1pm Poe Plaza Esplanade Lace up your walking shoes and kick off 2019 with the Gasparilla Lore Tour. There will be pirates and beads a plenty, so get ready for a fun afternoon! Do the Local Motion Gasparilla Lure Tour
Arts Legacy REMIX: MLK Praise Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s inspiring words among many cultures, peoples, backgrounds and art forms. In partnership with the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, the Straz Center presents this vibrant, performance-centered event of music, dance and theater free to the public and welcoming of everyone. Hear traditional gospel choirs, Scottish bagpipes, and more as Indian dancers and local contemporary dancers collaborate for a joyous, moving, and liberating celebration of Dr. King’s poetic, prophetic vision for equity, harmony, mutual love and respect and solutions for a better world in the conflicts of today. Arts Legacy REMIX: MLK Praise
The Florida Orchestra – Unforgettable: 100 Years of Nat & Natalie Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Celebrate a century of the legendary Nat King Cole and his unforgettable daughter Natalie with hits like Route 66, When I Fall in Love, Inseparable, and, of course, Unforgettable. Dee Daniels and Denzal Sinclaire on vocals. Jeff Tyzik conducts. The Florida Orchestra – Unforgettable: 100 Years of Nat & Natalie
The Wizard (1989) 10:30pm to 12:15am Stageworks Theatre A road-trip movie about a young and adorable Fred Savage helping his brother achieve his one dream and simultaneously falling in love with latter-day indie-rock darling Jenny Lewis, The Wizard is a uniquely angled artifact of nostalgia. The Wizard (1989)
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
Innovocative Theatre presents Columbinus Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre Columbinus is an intersection of fact and fiction (comparable in many ways to The Laramie Project) that illuminates the realities of adolescent culture by exploring the events surrounding the shootings at Columbine High School nearly twenty years ago. The play weaves together excerpts from discussions with parents, survivors, journals, and community leaders in Littleton as well as police evidence to present this riveting docu-drama. Innovocative Theatre presents Columbinus
Patel Conservatory presents Winter Cabaret Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Artx Performed by Patel Conservatory students grade 7-adult, this event features heart-warming renditions of solo, duet and small group musical theater favorites along with block-buster opening and closing numbers. Kick off your 2019 with a tuneful evening! Patel Conservatory presents Winter Cabaret
Rotary Club of Tampa Gasparilla Bash Begins 7pm Rialto Theatre This inclusive pirate costume party will feature live music from local favorite The Black Honkeys, as well as generous hors d’oeuvres provided by food partners. A cash bar is provided by St. Petersburg Distillery featuring the event’s signature cocktail, a Smokin’ Seadog, reminiscent of an old fashioned served in a smoke-filled glass made with Old St. Pete sweet corn whiskey. Rotary Club of Tampa Gasparilla Bash
Winter Jam 2019 Begins 7pm Amalie Arena Winter Jam’s 2019 blockbuster lineup continues with GRAMMY®-winning artists, an American Idol finalist, and more. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party is slated to feature hip-hop, rock and more. The show will also include an inspiring Gospel presentation. Winter Jam 2019
Innovocative Theatre presents Columbinus Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre Columbinus is an intersection of fact and fiction (comparable in many ways to The Laramie Project) that illuminates the realities of adolescent culture by exploring the events surrounding the shootings at Columbine High School nearly twenty years ago. The play weaves together excerpts from discussions with parents, survivors, journals, and community leaders in Littleton as well as police evidence to present this riveting docu-drama. Innovocative Theatre presents Columbinus
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
Othello by William Shakespeare Begins 4pm Jobsite Theater Backstabbing politicians, two-faced frenemies, gaslighting, treachery, true love and the never-ending cultural complications of a “black ram tupping a white ewe,” Shakespeare’s Othello might as well be talking about this year’s headlines. And in this production, it does. Othello features Jobsite’s signature modern spin on a favorite Shakespeare play. Othello by William Shakespeare
Yoga in the Park Begins 5pm 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
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 Carolina Hurricanes – January 10 Winter Jam 2019 – January 12 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs – January 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks – January 19 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights – February 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues – February 7 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins – February 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames – February 12 Michael Buble – February 13 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars – February 14 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – February 16 Fleetwood Mac – February 18 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres – February 21 TobyMac Hits Deep 2019 – February 24 Tampa Bay Lightning vs LA Kings – February 25 P!nk – March 3 Bob Seger – March 15 Shawn Mendes – July 27
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts North and South: Berenice Abbott’s U.S. Route 1 – Through January 11, 2019 Day by Day: 1968 – Through December Modus Operandi: Contemporary Photography from the collection of BNY Mellon – January 15 to April 15
Glazer Children’s Museu Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly Pirate Party – Through January 13 Scouts Workshop – Juniors – January 12 Developmental Checkups – January 15 Members Preview of The Pigeon Comes to Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit – January 18 The Pigeon Comes to Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit – January 19 to May 12 Sunshine Sunday – January 27 Positive Parenting Program – January 28 Scouts Workshop: Daisies and Brownies – February 2
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Upstairs/Downstairs – Through January 27 Music in the Museum – January 17 Gasparilla: A Tampa Tradition – January 18 to February 24
Jobsite Theater 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 Exploration Club – Tuesdays Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Movies @ the Library: UFO – January 11 3D Printing Open House – January 14 Messy Mondays – January 14 Learning Circles: Dream Interpretation 101 – January 15 Book Discussion: The Sherlockian by Graham Moore – January 16 Movies @ the Library: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – January 18 All Day – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – January 21
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Columbinus – Through January 20 Ready Steady Yeti Go – February 7 to 24 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 Latin Nights – January 10 Arts Legacy REMIX: MLK Praise – January 11 The Florida Orchestra – Unforgettable: 100 Years of Nat & Natalie – January 11 Patel Conservatory presents Winter Cabaret – January 12 Hundred Days – January 15 to March 24 Into the Arctic Kingdom with Florian Schulz, photographer – January 15 Les Miserables – January 15 to 20 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – January 12 Sangria & Stories: The Life of a Pirate – January 16 Florida Conversations – January 23 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History – January 26 Nell Ward Lecture in Cartography: Florida on the Map: Selections from “A History of America in 100 Maps” – January 29
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Theatre The Wizard – January 11 Raffi – January 19 The Simon & Garfunkel Story – February 8 In the Mood – Saturday, February 9 Aaron Lewis: The State I’m In Tour – February 10 Bert Kreischer: Body Shots Tour – February 14 Jo Koy: Break the Mold Tour – February 16 Winefest 2019: Vino Royale – February 22 and 23 Hollywood Awards Night – February 24 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 –
