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

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

Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour
Begins 7pm
Tampa Theatre
Actor/comedian/writer Tom Segura has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in demand and highly regarded talents. He is best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Additionally, his hit podcast Your Mom’s House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE. Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild
Begins 7:30pm
Amalie Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the visiting Minnesota Wild in a downtown showdown. Get your tickets, support the Bolts, and Be the Thunder! Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild

Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride & Rally 2019
Begins 7am
Lykes Gaslight Park
Break out the bikes and get ready to pedal around town! Choose from 8 different neighborhood meet-up locations for a guided ride with experienced cyclists. All will finish at Lykes Gaslight Square for food, music, information, and fun. Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride & Rally 2019

BBCB Luncheon
Begins 1pm
Tampa Convention Center
In 2006, Hillsborough Community College met the goal of reflecting the county’s population distribution in its student enrollment. However, the institution still faced the challenge of a lack of student success in retention and graduation for all students and in particular African American and Latino males. The goals of this summit are to provide information about successful strategies, explore mentoring programs that enable the success of young men, and to provide the latest research of the methods higher education institutions can employ to increase access, persistence, and retention and graduation rates. BBCB 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

Live & Local – Eden Shireen
6pm to 9pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Eden Shireen has written her own narrative in the music industry by expressing her own melodic storytelling with an eclectic blend of pop, indie and folk. The 21-year singer songwriter from Land O’ Lakes, Florida is capturing audience hearts with her freshly scripted lyrical tales of heartbreak and young love. Live & Local – Eden Shireen

Blake Shelton: Friends and Heroes Tour
Begins 7pm
Amalie Arena
From his team members on The Voice to veteran country artists, Blake Shelton has a history of demonstrating his support for the people he believes in. When he realized that fans across the country needed to hear music from his friends and heroes, he decided to bring them all out on the road. Very special guest Lauren Alaina joins Shelton for the show, along with special appearances by country icons the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, and Trace Adkins. Blake Shelton: Friends and Heroes Tour

Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour
Shows at 7pm and 10pm
Tampa Theatre
Actor/comedian/writer Tom Segura has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in demand and highly regarded talents. He is best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Additionally, his hit podcast Your Mom’s House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE. Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour

Second Saturday Sweat Sesh
Begins 8:30am
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
A fun workout at the park featuring a mix of cardio and strength training. All fitness levels are welcome! Bring some water and a yoga mat or large towel. Sunscreen is recommended. Free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. Second Saturday Sweat Sesh

Gasparilla Music Festival
Begins 11am
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
This festival celebrates the best of Tampa Bay’s diverse music scene, highlighting local emerging acts and nationally recognized headliners. The 6th annual festival will host over 40 fun and eclectic acts with two full days of music across four stages. The lineup also features many of Tampa’s best eateries including The Refinery, Malio’s Steakhouse, Ella’s Folk Art Cafe and more. The festival is kid-friendly with children’s activities offered early each day. Gasparilla Music Festival

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

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

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
Begins 7pm
Amalie Arena
The Lightning close out a four-game homestand with a matchup against the visiting Detroit Red Wings. Find some tickets and go see the Bolts as they inch closer to postseason play. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings

Sing-Along Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
7:30pm to 9:45pm
Tampa Theatre
Based on the true story of world-famous rock band Queen’s journey from their humble beginnings to their now-legendary 1985 performance at the Live Aid concert in Wembley Stadium, Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. The film will be presented in a form you may not have experienced yet: as a sing-along! All of the seminal songs of Queen will be shown with lyrics, and you’re encouraged to belt them out right along with the movie. Sing-Along Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

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

Gasparilla Music Festival
Begins 11am
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
This festival celebrates the best of Tampa Bay’s diverse music scene, highlighting local emerging acts and nationally recognized headliners. The 6th annual festival will host over 40 fun and eclectic acts with two full days of music across four stages. The lineup also features many of Tampa’s best eateries including The Refinery, Malio’s Steakhouse, Ella’s Folk Art Cafe and more. The festival is kid-friendly with children’s activities offered early each day. Gasparilla Music Festival

Tour of Sacred Heart Church
Begins 1:15pm
Sacred Heart Church
The March tour of the historic church will highlight the stained glass window of St. Patrick as well as the history and architecture of the church. The free tour is seated and followed by a walk about. No reservations required. Tour of Sacred Heart Church

Upstairs/ Downstairs Live Theater
Begins 2pm
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

CatVideoFest 2019
Begins 3pm
Tampa Theatre
A curated compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet meme powerhouses. You’ll see favorites you love and be introduced to new favorites that you’ve never seen before. And for the first time ever, you’ll be seeing them in a movie theatre. Best of all, Tampa Theatre will be donating 10% of ticket proceeds to kitties in need at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. It’s the feel-good feline event of the year! CatVideoFest 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 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
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
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
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
Wine & Crime – March 11
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] – March 13 to April 7
Patel Conservatory Music presents Vivaldi’s Gloria – March 14
Georges Bizel’s The Pearl Fishers – March 15
And That’s Why We Drink – March 16
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
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
Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – March 30

Tampa Museum of Art

Tampa Theatre
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