Flicks and Food Trucks 6pm to 10pm Grand Central at Kennedy Gourmet food truck fun paired with independent short flicks and live music! This urban, hip event features microbrews and tasty cocktails from the Pour House and City Dog Cantina. Gourmet food trucks line up to offer everything from burgers to vegetarian bites. There will be something for everyone! Flicks and Food Trucks
Art Meets Jazz Night 6pm to 9pm The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk This event features live jazz saxophone music from Johnny Magnussun, as well as a full buffet and a full bar. Art Meets Jazz Night
Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Stumpy and Latham are working-class painters employed by upscale clients. Blood-red and blackmail emerge as dominant hues on the palette in this dark comedy. Who will cash in their paint chips first and take the fall? Who will be left standing when the last lies are told? Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue
Latin Nights Begins 9pm Maestro’s at the Straz Center 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
National Bike to Work Day Starts at 7:30am Rustic Steel Creations Join us as we celebrate National Bike to Work Day with a route starting at Rustic Steel Creations and ending at MacDill Park in Downtown Tampa. National Bike to Work Day
Do the Local Motion – Season Finale Noon to 1pm Pirate Water Taxi Dock at Sail Pavilion The last tour of the season will take place on the Pirate Water Taxi. Snacks and beverages will be included with each $15 registration. Do the Local Motion
The Lovers (2017) Shows at 5pm and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre As their marriage approaches the point of collapse, two cheating spouses, played by Debra Winger and Tracy Letts, develop a spark between them that effectively reignites their passion. The Lovers (2017)
Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto – The Florida Orchestra Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts In the spectacular TFO season finale, pianist Dejan Lazic performs Beethoven’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” with Michael Francis on the podium. Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Symphony No. 5 is on the bill as well. Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto – The Florida Orchestra
Avenue Q – SOLD OUT 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 a collection of colorful characters who help him finally discover his purpose in life! Avenue Q
Hackers 10:30pm to 12:15am Tampa Theatre A young computer hacker is framed for the theft of millions of dollars from a major corporation. The hacker has been banned from using a computer for seven years after crashing thousands of Wall Street computers at the age of 11. Now anxious to get back in the game, he finds himself in hot water. Hackers
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk Begins 8am Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park A great opportunity for people within the community to get involved in a great cause. Participants can form walk teams at their workplace, through their clubs and organizations, or with friends and family. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk
Tampa’s Historic Newspaper: A Celebration of The Tampa Tribune Begins 10:30am John F. Germany Public Library Join the Florida History and Genealogy Library and special guests to reflect on the history and legacy of The Tampa Tribune (1895-2016). The newspaper played an integral role in documenting the local community. Tampa’s Historic Newspaper: A Celebration of The Tampa Tribune
Art Spot 11am to 2pm Tampa Museum of Art Join us and let your imagination run free as our art facilitators introduce exhibition-specific methods of art making filled with fun and creativity for you and yours. Art Spot
Family Fair 11am to 5pm Water Works Park Kids can enjoy face painters, balloon artists, henna art, playgrounds, roaming princesses, super heroes and other characters, as well as outdoor games. Family Fair
The Lovers (2017) Shows at 2:30pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm Tampa Theatre As their marriage approaches the point of collapse, two cheating spouses, played by Debra Winger and Tracy Letts, develop a spark between them that effectively reignites their passion. The Lovers (2017)
Avenue Q – SOLD OUT Shows at 3pm and 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 a collection of colorful characters who help him finally discover his purpose in life! Avenue Q
6th Annual Burger Showdown Begins 4pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Top area restaurants will gather to grill, flip, and create their burgers in this annual bragging rights competition & fundraiser for naming the “Best Burger in Tampa Bay.” 6th Annual Burger Showdown
Patel Conservatory End-of-Year Celebration Begins 7pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Current students, families and prospective students are encouraged to attend this event and celebrate the program graduates. Event tickets include admission to the annual End-of-Year post-recital dinner and dance. Patel Conservatory End-of-Year Celebration
Tampa Bay Storm vs. Washington Valor Begins 7pm Amalie Arena The Tampa Bay Storm host the expansion Washington Valor for the first time this season. Head to Downtown Tampa’s sports mecca for an indoor football showdown on turf. Don your blue and gold and cheer on the Storm! Tampa Bay Storm vs. Washington Valor
The 2017 Bikes, Brews, and Blues 12pm to 5pm Grand Central at Kennedy The event kicks off with a bike cruise filled with costumes and creatively decorated bikes, followed by live entertainment, happy hour, and food. The 2017 Bikes, Brews, and Blues
Avenue Q – SOLD OUT Shows at 3pm and 7pm 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 a collection of colorful characters who help him finally discover his purpose in life! Avenue Q
The Lovers (2017) Shows at 3:15pm and 6:15pm Tampa Theatre As their marriage approaches the point of collapse, two cheating spouses, played by Debra Winger and Tracy Letts, develop a spark between them that effectively reignites their passion. The Lovers (2017)
Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue Begins 4pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Stumpy and Latham are working-class painters employed by upscale clients. Blood-red and blackmail emerge as dominant hues on the palette in this dark comedy. Who will cash in their paint chips first and take the fall? Who will be left standing when the last lies are told? Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue
A Night of Joy & Praise with the Mann Family Tour Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Join Stellar award winner, Tamela Mann, and David Mann, aka “Mr. Brown”, for a Night of Joy and Praise, featuring plenty of comedy and soul shaking music. A Night of Joy & Praise with the Mann Family Tour
Kaakimaas Box presents The Legends of Bollywood Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Enjoy an evening full of Indian culture. Extremely talented artists will perform Bollywood songs with an emphatic orchestra. There will also be Indian food available, as well as saris and jewelry for sale. Kaakimaas Box presents The Legends of Bollywood
Yoga in the Park Begins 6pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park In operation since 2010, Yoga in the Park is a free riverside yoga session led by an instructor from Yoga Downtown Tampa. Yoga in the Park
Fourth Friday May 26 Downtown Tampa and Ybor City Join us for an exquisite evening to celebrate Tampa’s rich arts and culture scene. An evening of special offerings and programs by cultural venues, restaurants & more! Fourth Friday
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Storm vs. Washington Valor – May 20 Alabama – May 28 Tampa Bay Storm vs Baltimore Brigade – June 3 Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor – June 10 Iron Maiden – June 11 Chance the Rapper – June 14 Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull – June 22 Tampa Bay Times Bridal Show – June 25 Tampa Bay Storm vs Washington Valor – July 1 Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper – July 8 Roger Waters – July 11 New Kids On The Block – The Total Package Tour – July 15 Tampa Bay Storm vs Cleveland Gladiators – July 22 Shawn Mendes Illuminate Tour – July 25 August 11 – Lionel Richie: All the Hits – August 11 John Mayer – August 13 Monster Jam – August 19 Ed Sheeran – August 29 The Spin Stops Here Tour 2017 – September 23 Scorpions: Crazy World Tour – October 15 Bruno Mars – October 19 Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 – October 20 André Rieu – November 1 Lady Gaga – December 1
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts The Boomer List, Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders – Through June 16 Photoshop for Beginners – Through May 24 Academy of the Holy Names: Defining Womanhood – Through June 16 Photography 101 – June 7 to 28 International Photography Competition 2017 – June 23 to August 18 Photography 101 Express – July 22 Focus on Your Talent – July 31 to August 28 Photography 101 – August 2 to 23
The John F. Germany Public Library Walk-In Tech Help – Wednesdays Toddler Time – Wednesdays Crafternoon – Thursdays Baby Sign – Thursdays Tampa’s Historic Newspaper: A Celebration of The Tampa Tribune – May 20
Glazer Children’s Museum Make it Monday – Weekly Toddler Tuesday – Weekly Worldly Wednesday – Weekly Tinker and Tech Thursday – Weekly Fun Fridays – Weekly MathAlive! – May 27 to July 9 Sunshine Sunday – May 28 Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Free Tuesday – June 6 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 The Great Gatsby Party – November 11
Patel Conservatory End-of-Year Celebration – May 20 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase – June 4
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Avenue Q – May 4 to 21 The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – June 2 to 18
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester Blue – May 17 to June 11 Latin Nights – May 18 Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto – The Florida Orchestra – May 19 A Night of Joy & Praise with the Mann Family Tour – May 21 Finding Neverland – May 30 to June 4 The Naked Magicians – June 2 and 3 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase – June 4 In the Spotlight: The City of Tampa and Cando Inc. Dance & Gym Recital – June 9 to 11
Tampa Bay History Center Finding Fairyland: Rediscovering Tampa’s Lost Themepark – Through May 21 TBHC/OLLI: Exploring Tampa Bay’s History – June 10 Sangria and Stories – June 10 History Center Member Reception: Finding Fairyland – June 11 Life of the Party – June 18 TBHC/OLLI Course: Florida’s Fantastic Artifacts and the Science of Archaeology – June 31
Tampa Museum of Art Sky – Through September 24 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 Modern Mixed Media Techniques – Through May 17 Teen Night – May 20 Alex Katz: Black and White – Through May 29 Kiss and Tell by Wolfgang Flad – Through December 10
Tampa Theatre Hackers – May 19 The Lovers – May 19 to 25 JFK in Tampa – May 24 Kindergarten Cop – June 2 Sing-Along Beauty and the Beast – June 3 Singin’ in the Rain – June 11 Raising Arizona – June 18 Beerfest 2017: Barley’s Angels – June 24 The Graduate – June 25 All Quiet on the Western Front – July 2 Welcome to Night Vale – July 8 The Sting – July 9 Saboteur – July 16 Young Frankenstein – July 23 It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World – July 30 Reservoir Dogs – August 6 The Wizard of Oz – August 12 Sing-Along Grease – August 20 Casablanca – August 26 Metropolis – September 3 WineFest 2017: Wine’s World – September 8
University of Tampa Lectores Reading Series: Jennifer Egan – June 15 Lectores Reading Series: Sarah Gerard – June 16 Lectores Reading Series: Thomas Pico – June 17 Lectores Reading Series: Jensen Beach – June 19 Lectores Reading Series: Rahul Mehta – June 21
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