Pick up the Pieces: Mosaic Art by Maria Ortiz-Haynes All Weekend John F. Germany Public Library Local Ybor City mosaic artist Maria Ortiz-Haynes brings a vibrancy and complexity to her unique mosaic artwork. She uses hand-cut pieces of glass of different sizes and bright, bold colors that blend to create an overall fluid, painted effect. Ortiz-Haynes was inspired after a trip to Cuba in 2013 and became a self taught mosaicist. Pick up the Pieces: Mosaic Art by Maria Ortiz-Haynes
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This Off-Broadway hit is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times No. 1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they recognize themselves on stage. Sexy and fast-paced, this hysterical show is definitely for adults but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
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
Woman At War (2019) Begins 7:30pm Tampa Theatre Halla (Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir) is a 50-year-old woman with a quiet, routine life. But unbeknownst to anyone, she spends her days off as a passionate environmental activist known by the alias “The Woman of the Mountain.” As Halla’s actions grow bolder, from petty vandalism to outright industrial sabotage, her one-woman war succeeds in pausing negotiations between the Icelandic government and a cold and irresponsible aluminum corporation. But right as she begins planning her biggest and boldest operation yet, she receives an unexpected letter that changes everything. Woman At War (2019)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield 8pm to 9:30pm Jobsite Theater The unholy drought is over. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) returns (now [revised]) after a (much too long) 14-year absence. The original Bad Boys of Abridgment squished all 37 plays plus a few sonnets to boot into a time-lapse performance. This season, Jobsite dusts off the Chuck Taylors, dons the doublets and delivers a fair number of pratfalls, terrible puns, mis-readings and madcap capers for this chaotic, comprehensive dash through The Bard’s greatest hits. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield
2019 Waves of Change Luncheon Begins 11:30am Tampa Marriot Waterside & Marina Personal finance guru, best-selling author, and award-winning TV host Suze Orman will receive the 2019 Helen Gordon Davis Women’s Leadership Award at this luncheon celebrating local leaders. Paddy Moses and Amanda Stevens will also receive awards. Kelly McBride, Vice President of the Poynter Institute and one of the leading voices on media ethics, will reprise her role in leading an onstage community conversation with Orman. Laura Moody, Fox 13’s News Morning Anchor of Good Day Tampa Bay will emcee the luncheon. 2019 Waves of Change Luncheon
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
Seeking Stillness Begins 6pm The Portico This retreat is for anyone wanting to experience silence in a busy world: from life-long practitioners to those just beginning to explore meditation. The event features a talk and instruction from Carl McColman, contemplative writer, speaker, retreat leader and host of podcast Encountering Silence. Seeking Stillness
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Begins 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This Off-Broadway hit is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times No. 1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they recognize themselves on stage. Sexy and fast-paced, this hysterical show is definitely for adults but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
Transit (2019) 7:30pm to 9:15pm Tampa Theatre In Paris, Georg (Franz Rogowski) is asked to take two pieces of correspondence to a writer named Weidel. When Georg gets to the hotel, he finds a bathroom covered in the blood of the man he was supposed to meet, who has committed suicide. In a panic he flees to Marseille, hoping to use that port city to transit further to Mexico, claiming the name of the dead Weidel and relying on a visa from the Mexican embassy. But a chance meeting with Weidel’s wife, and the death of his traveling companion, set him on a new path entirely. Transit (2019)
Tap Dogs Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Part theater, part dance, part rock concert and part construction site, this show is crammed with high-energy dance, theatrical performance, and music performed by the cast and live musicians in this unstoppable spectacular. Whether in water, upside-down, or jumping through scaffolding, the Tap Dogs have been performing to the beat of their own drum for more than 20 years. Tap Dogs
The Florida Orchestra – Brahms’ Piano Concerto Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Michael Francis leads one of the world’s most sought-after pianists, Benjamin Grosvenor, on Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1, along with a deeply moving performance of Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night, played mostly in the dark. The Florida Orchestra – Brahms’ Piano Concerto
The Mousetrap Begins 8pm Stageworks Theatre The best-selling murder-mystery writer of all time, Agatha Christie’s play has been mesmerizing audiences for 66 years in London. It is the longest running show of any kind, anywhere. A clever, suspenseful 1950’s whodunit, in which everyone becomes a suspect and hidden identities and motives are revealed. Monkswell Manor welcomes five strangers in the midst of a snowstorm and on the heels of a murder in town. The second victim is found in the Manor and everyone becomes a suspect. The riveting plot will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the performance. The Mousetrap
The Little Mermaid (1989) Begins 8pm Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park This free, outdoor screening will feature Disney’s classic story of a teenage mermaid princess and her quest to find her true place in the world; and whether her human love, Eric, fits into that world at all. 30 years after the release, the characters and music from the film still fill our hearts with wonder and joy. Picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs are encouraged! The Little Mermaid (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
Fortune Taylor History Walking Tour 10:30am to Noon John F. Germany Public Library Fortunate Taylor was an African-American woman who owned over 30 acres of land in Tampa. Gloria Jean Royster is a researcher, author, and has dedicated much of her time to uncovering the details of Fortune Taylor’s life, and how it impacted and still impacts so many individuals. Participants will go on a journey through town, exploring the significance of Fortune Taylor’s past with present-day Tampa. Fortune Taylor History Walking Tour
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
Tap Dogs Shows at 2pm and 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Part theater, part dance, part rock concert and part construction site, this show is crammed with high-energy dance, theatrical performance, and music performed by the cast and live musicians in this unstoppable spectacular. Whether in water, upside-down, or jumping through scaffolding, the Tap Dogs have been performing to the beat of their own drum for more than 20 years. Tap Dogs
Transit (2019) Shows at 2:30pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre In Paris, Georg (Franz Rogowski) is asked to take two pieces of correspondence to a writer named Weidel. When Georg gets to the hotel, he finds a bathroom covered in the blood of the man he was supposed to meet, who has committed suicide. In a panic he flees to Marseille, hoping to use that port city to transit further to Mexico, claiming the name of the dead Weidel and relying on a visa from the Mexican embassy. But a chance meeting with Weidel’s wife, and the death of his traveling companion, set him on a new path entirely. Transit (2019)
The Mousetrap Shows at 3pm and 8pm Stageworks Theatre The best-selling murder-mystery writer of all time, Agatha Christie’s play has been mesmerizing audiences for 66 years in London. It is the longest running show of any kind, anywhere. A clever, suspenseful 1950’s whodunit, in which everyone becomes a suspect and hidden identities and motives are revealed. Monkswell Manor welcomes five strangers in the midst of a snowstorm and on the heels of a murder in town. The second victim is found in the Manor and everyone becomes a suspect. The riveting plot will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the performance. The Mousetrap
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Shows at 4pm and 7:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This Off-Broadway hit is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times No. 1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they recognize themselves on stage. Sexy and fast-paced, this hysterical show is definitely for adults but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
Live & Local – Carlos Peña Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Settle in by the river for some live music performed by a local up and comer. Carlos Peña will perform on the Riverwalk next to the fountains. Live & Local – Carlos Peña
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the visiting Washington Capitals in a downtown showdown. Get your tickets, support the Bolts, and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals
On The Edge Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Featuring the award-winning dancers of the Patel Conservatory Popular Dance Program alongside artists from Next Generation Ballet (NGB), this show offers something from the contemporary dance world for everyone, showcasing a variety of works fusing high-energy precision with the fluidity of contemporary dance, the percussion of tap and more. On The Edge
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
Antiquities Circle Lecture – Sicily: Art and Invention between Greece and Rome Begins 1:30pm Tampa Museum of Art Strategically set in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sicily was the ultimate crossroads of civilizations. Frontier of free thinking and speech, vital and experimental artistic scene for the Greeks, granary of the Empire and invaluable arena for Roman visual propaganda, Sicily and its archaeological heritage are the perfect synthesis of the Classical cultures. In this lecture, Sicilian masterpieces of Greek and Roman art, which for centuries charmed travelers, historians, poets and philosophers, will be presented to narrate twelve centuries of cultural achievements of Greeks and Romans in the island. Antiquities Circle Lecture – Sicily: Art and Invention between Greece and Rome
Tap Dogs Begins 2pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Part theater, part dance, part rock concert and part construction site, this show is crammed with high-energy dance, theatrical performance, and music performed by the cast and live musicians in this unstoppable spectacular. Whether in water, upside-down, or jumping through scaffolding, the Tap Dogs have been performing to the beat of their own drum for more than 20 years. Tap Dogs
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Begins 2pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This Off-Broadway hit is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times No. 1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they recognize themselves on stage. Sexy and fast-paced, this hysterical show is definitely for adults but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
Tea for Tots – Skippyjon Jones Begins 2pm Oxford Exchange Enjoy some afternoon tea and a read along! The featured book is Skippyjon Jones by Judith Byron Schachner. Tea and light fare included with price of entry, and books can be purchased separately. Tea for Tots – Skippyjon Jones
Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater 2pm to 2:30pm 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
The Mousetrap Begins 3pm Stageworks Theatre The best-selling murder-mystery writer of all time, Agatha Christie’s play has been mesmerizing audiences for 66 years in London. It is the longest running show of any kind, anywhere. A clever, suspenseful 1950’s whodunit, in which everyone becomes a suspect and hidden identities and motives are revealed. Monkswell Manor welcomes five strangers in the midst of a snowstorm and on the heels of a murder in town. The second victim is found in the Manor and everyone becomes a suspect. The riveting plot will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the performance. The Mousetrap
A League of Their Own (1992) 3pm to 5:15pm Tampa Theatre Based on the true story of a mid-WW2 all-women’s baseball league (and directed with a deft and sensitive hand by the late, great Penny Marshall), this film’s charm and star power is undeniable. Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Rose O’Donnell and Tom Hanks will make you laugh and cry, no matter what year it is or whether you’ve ever swung a bat in your life. A League of Their Own (1992)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield 4pm to 5:30pm Jobsite Theater The unholy drought is over. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) returns (now [revised]) after a (much too long) 14-year absence. The original Bad Boys of Abridgment squished all 37 plays plus a few sonnets to boot into a time-lapse performance. This season, Jobsite dusts off the Chuck Taylors, dons the doublets and delivers a fair number of pratfalls, terrible puns, mis-readings and madcap capers for this chaotic, comprehensive dash through The Bard’s greatest hits. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield
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
Transit (2019) 6:15pm to 8pm Tampa Theatre In Paris, Georg (Franz Rogowski) is asked to take two pieces of correspondence to a writer named Weidel. When Georg gets to the hotel, he finds a bathroom covered in the blood of the man he was supposed to meet, who has committed suicide. In a panic he flees to Marseille, hoping to use that port city to transit further to Mexico, claiming the name of the dead Weidel and relying on a visa from the Mexican embassy. But a chance meeting with Weidel’s wife, and the death of his traveling companion, set him on a new path entirely. Transit (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 Washington Capitals – March 30 NCAA Women’s Final Four – April 5 and 7 KISS – April 11 2CELLOS – April 13 98ROCKFEST – April 14 Mercy Me – May 5 Millennium Tour – May 11 Ariana Grande – May 28 Luis Miguel – June 25 Hugh Jackman – July 5 Jeff Lynne’s ELO – July 7 Shawn Mendes – July 27 Queen + Adam Lambert – August 18 Hope 2019 – September 7 The Who – September 22 The Chainsmokers – October 25 Elton John – November 4
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 Olivia Parker: Vanishing in Plain Sight – April 19 to August 31
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 Story Time with Elephant & Piggie – March 23 to March 31 Sunshine Sunday – March 31 Positive Parenting Program – April 1 Children’s Board Free Tuesday – April 2
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Exhibit Opening: Henry Plant: He’s More Important Than You Thought – March 22
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 DIY Crafting: Bookbinding – March 27 Fortune Taylor History Walking Tour – March 30 Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall – April 2 Recording Studio Open House – April 4 Learning Circle – Fundamentals of Public Speaking – April 4 to 18 Staying Safe Using Social Media – April 6 Finding Female Ancestors – April 8 Sewing at the Library – April 10 Movies @ the Library: Venom – April 12 Riverwalking Book Discussion – April 13 Messy Mondays – April 15 Book Discussion: The Maximum Security Book Club – April 17 Movies @ the Library: Operation Finale – April 19 All Day – Holiday Closing – April 21 Wake Up, Brother Bear – April 24 STEAM Club – April 25
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 Aspirin & Elephants – Benefit Staged Reading by the Impromptu Players – April 12 and 13 Daniel Giron – April 20 Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria – May 30 to June 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] – Through April 7 Latin Nights – March 21 Cicada Rhythm – March 25 Kyle Cease – Evolving Out Loud – March 27 Whiffenpoofs – March 27 Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus – March 28 to 31 The Florida Orchestra – Brahms’ Piano Concerto – March 29 Tap Dogs – March 29 to 31 Live & Local – Carlos Peñas – March 30 On the Edge – March 30 Simply Three – April 24 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Brewseum – March 28 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – March 30
Tampa Museum of Art
Teen Open Studio – Tuesdays Art on the House – Fridays
Tampa Theatre
Woman at War – March 25 to 28 A League of Their Own – March 31 Nemtsov: An Evening with Vladimir Kara-Murza – April 3 Michio Kaku – April 4 WOW in the World – April 6 In the Mood – April 6 and 7 My Neighbor Totoro – April 7 Preview Screening: Les Misérables – April 8 An Evening with Rick Bragg – April 9 Debate Night: Tampa Mayor – April 11 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – April 13 The LEGO Movie – April 14 Dolphin Tale – April 21 Jenna Hager – April 23 Sing-Along Frozen – April 27 and 28 Jenna Hager – May 2 Carl Hiaasen – May 14 Joe Jackson: Four Decades Tour – May 25 Laura Ingraham & Raymond Arroyo – June 1 Platon – June 6 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28
– Free Weekly Community Fitness Classes at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park –
