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
Rock the Park – cancelled due to weather 6:30pm to 9pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Listen to some great musical talent in a beautiful, relaxing setting. This month’s show features The Holy Terror, King of Denmark, and Ivy Alex. With food and drinks on the premises and an always exciting vibe, this free concert is guaranteed not to disappoint. Rock the Park
Spamilton: An American Parody Shows Thursday through Sunday Straz Center for the Performing Arts Don’t miss this parody from the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, this show fulfills its manifest destiny by conquering Tampa for a limited time only. Spamilton: An American Parody
Jenna Hager Begins 8pm Tampa Theatre Jenna Hager, best-selling author, newly named co-host of NBC Today’s fourth hour, chair of UNICEF’s Next Generation and Editor-At-Large of Southern Living Magazine, will be joining Tampa Theatre as part of the 2019 Limelight series. Jenna Hager
Tampa Riverfest 2019 Begins 4pm Tampa Riverwalk This free community event celebrating the Tampa waterfront will include a full concert line-up, wiener dog derby, Gasparilla stand-up paddle board Invasion, Tampa Bay Pride Band, TacoFest, beer bars, margarita bar, a blessing of the fleet, Taste of the Riverwalk, Hillsborough County School kid performances, and much more. Tampa Riverfest 2019
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
Evening of Dance Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Patel Conservatory Open Dance program students of ballet, tap, and jazz perform alongside the music department in a collaborative evening of music and dance. Evening of Dance
Arts Legacy REMIX: Global Storytellers Begins 6:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Arts Legacy Remix continues to bring free exciting, inspiring performances from mind-blowing local talent. These shows keep drawing hundreds of people to the Straz Center’s glorious spot on the Riverwalk, so make sure you arrive early to get the best view of the show. Arts Legacy REMIX: Global Storytellers
Wild Nights With Emily (2019) 7:30pm to 9pm Tampa Theatre A well-researched dissection of the long-standing myth that Emily Dickinson was a sexless and melancholic recluse. The film asserts that Dickinson actually had a loving relationship with her sister-in-law. Much of the humor of the film comes from the tension of what we see happening and what the narrator tells her audience. An irreverent, winking comedy about the way society will create its own secrets, the film offers joy and companionship to a figure whose history was more conveniently presented to generations of readers as lonely. Wild Nights With Emily (2019)
The Florida Orchestra – Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 Begins 8pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Mahler’s spellbinding Symphony No. 1 is framed by Reich’s Music for Pieces of Wood and Norman’s ridiculously virtuosic percussion concerto Switch, featuring Colin Currie. Michael Francis conducts. The Florida Orchestra – Mahler’s Symphony No. 1
The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory, Mal and Parks Begins 8:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Joe Budden, hip-hop’s most polarizing critic, joins forces with Rory and Mal, two rap connoisseurs, to face-off and disect their take on pop culture and current events live! The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory, Mal and Parks
Evening of Dance Begins 8:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Patel Conservatory Open Dance program students of ballet, tap, and jazz perform alongside the music department in a collaborative evening of music and dance. Evening of Dance
Cabaret (1972) 10:30pm to 12:30am Tampa Theatre A musical about the complicated moral calculus of hedonism in a world controlled by evil too powerful to confront, set around a seedy nightclub in Berlin during the Weimar Republic. Cabaret (1972)
Tampa Riverfest 2019 Begins 10am Tampa Riverwalk This free community event celebrating the Tampa waterfront will include a full concert line-up, wiener dog derby, Gasparilla stand-up paddle board Invasion, Tampa Bay Pride Band, TacoFest, beer bars, margarita bar, a blessing of the fleet, Taste of the Riverwalk, Hillsborough County School kid performances, and much more. Tampa Riverfest 2019
Beginning Dance 1 Recitals Begins 10am Straz Center for the Performing Arts The recitals begin with a class demonstration to show skills learned throughout the year. It concludes with a recital dance, led by the instructor, which will prepare them for a formal recital at the end of the Beginning Dance 2 class. Beginning Dance 1 Recitals
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
Wild Nights With Emily (2019) Shows at 1:45pm, 4pm, 6:15pm, and 8:30pm Tampa Theatre A well-researched dissection of the long-standing myth that Emily Dickinson was a sexless and melancholic recluse. The film asserts that Dickinson actually had a loving relationship with her sister-in-law. Much of the humor of the film comes from the tension of what we see happening and what the narrator tells her audience. An irreverent, winking comedy about the way society will create its own secrets, the film offers joy and companionship to a figure whose history was more conveniently presented to generations of readers as lonely. Wild Nights With Emily (2019)
U Rock: A Concert For Lupus Awareness Begins 2pm Ulele A free public outdoor concert on Ulele’s Sunset Lawn in conjunction with Tampa Rivervest and the 2019 Gasparilla SUP Invasion, with VIP food and beverage hospitality tickets for sale. All proceeds benefit Lupus Foundation of America. U Rock: A Concert For Lupus Awareness
Opera Tampa Grand Gala 2019 Begins 6pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts This gala, hosted by the Opera Tampa League, features a cocktail reception, a sumptuous dinner on Carol Morsani Hall stage, live and silent auctions, live entertainment and the presentation of the Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts award. Opera Tampa Grand Gala 2019
OE Book Fair Begins 9am Oxford Exchange Oxford Exchange launched the Book Fair in 2015 to provide an open platform for local authors to connect with the community face-to-face. Featured are local authors and their publications, workshops, and more. OE Book Fair
Yoga on the Lawn Begins 9:30am Armature Works This event is free, open to the public, and all skill levels are welcome. Yoga will be instructed by Christal Beattie of Kodawari Studios. Guests should bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle. Swami Juice will be providing complimentary ginger shots. Yoga on the Lawn
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
Mommy and Me High Tea Begins 10:30am Armature Works An afternoon event benefiting Redefining Refuge. The event features hot and cold teas served in vintage crockery, tea sandwiches and delectable desserts, a fashion show featuring clothing for women and children, princess experiences, photo opportunities, live entertainment, fun craft experiences for you and your children and a silent auction benefiting Redefining Refuge. Come dressed in your finest tea chic attire, hats, fascinators, gloves and pretty dresses are encouraged! Mommy and Me High Tea
Wild Nights With Emily (2019) Shows at 1:45pm, 4pm, and 6:15pm Tampa Theatre A well-researched dissection of the long-standing myth that Emily Dickinson was a sexless and melancholic recluse. The film asserts that Dickinson actually had a loving relationship with her sister-in-law. Much of the humor of the film comes from the tension of what we see happening and what the narrator tells her audience. An irreverent, winking comedy about the way society will create its own secrets, the film offers joy and companionship to a figure whose history was more conveniently presented to generations of readers as lonely. Wild Nights With Emily (2019)
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
Tampa Bay Symphony presents Sibelius’s Mighty Second 2pm to 2:30pm Straz Center for the Performing Arts Mark Sforzini will conduct this wonderful performance, which will feature Sibelius – Symphony No. 2, Composition Competition Winner, and Jack Heller Young Artist Competition Winner. Tampa Bay Symphony presents Sibelius’s Mighty Second
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
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 Mercy Me – May 5 The Millennium Tour – May 11 Ariana Grande – May 28 Luis Miguel – June 25 Adam Sandler – June 29 Hugh Jackman – July 5 Jeff Lynne’s ELO – July 7 Anuel AA – July 21 Shawn Mendes – July 27 Lionel Richie – July 28 Queen + Adam Lambert – August 18 Hope 2019 – September 7 Disturbed – September 21 The Who – September 22 Phil Collins – September 26 The Chainsmokers – October 25 Elton John – November 4 Bad Bunny – December 8
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Contemporary Performance – Through August 31 Olivia Parker: Vanishing in Plain Sight – Through August 31 Viktor Freso – May 12 to June 15
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 and Piggie – May 3 to 12 May the Fourth Be With You Celebration – May 4 Member Morning – May 5 Children’s Board Free Tuesday – May 7 Cooking Class with SaltBlock – May 8 Mommas Play Free Today! Happy Mother’s Day! – May 12 Grown Up Night – May 17 Development Checkups – May 21 Sunshine Sunday – May 26 Member Preview: Summer of Making – May 30
Check the Museum’s website for a full list of weekday programming.
Henry B. Plant Museum First Fridays – First Friday of the Month Music in the Museum – May 16 Sunday Tour – May 19 Blue Star Museums – May 26 to September 1 Archives Awareness Week – July 16 Teacher Appreciation Day – August 3
Jobsite Theater Hedda – May 10 to June 2 Constellations – July 12 to August 4
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 – May 7 Recording Studio Open House – May 8 Sewing at the Library: Pocket Pillow – May 9 Movies @ the Library: Mission Impossible: Fallout – May 11 Messy Mondays – May 13 Smithsonian Volunteering Online – May 14 Book Discussion: The Funeral Party by Ludmila Ulitskaya – May 15 Movies @ the Library: Chappaquiddick – May 17 Starting a Nonprofit – May 21 DIY Comic Book Magnets – May 22 All Day – Memorial Day Holiday – May 27
Stageworks Theatre The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays – First Sunday of every month Christ Fellowship – Wednesdays Four Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria – May 30 to June 16
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Spamilton: An American Parody – Through May 12 Arts Legacy REMIX: Global Storytellers – May 3 Evening of Dance – May 3 The Florida Orchestra – Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – May 3 The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory, Mal and Parks – May 3 Opera Tampa Grand Gala 2019 – May 4 Beginning Dance 1 Recitals – May 4 Tampa Bay Symphony presents Sibelius’s Might Second – May 5 Anastasia – May 7 to May 12 Hedda Adapted by Lucy Kirkwood from the play by Henrik Ibsen – May 8 to June 2 Live & Local – Carlos Peña – May 10 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – July 9 to 14
Tampa Bay History Center Maps and More: Longitude – May 8 Walk Tampa: The Ybor City Story – May 11 Mother’s Day at the History Center – May 12 OLLI/TBHB Course: The Seminole Wars – May 15 Tap Talks: Passion of the Heights Wheat Ale – May 16 History Center Book Group: The Pope of Palm Beach – May 16 Downtown Tampa Walking Tour – May 18 OLLI/THBC Course: Nostalgic Tales of Florida History – May 22 Walk Tampa: Central Avenue Black History Tour – May 25 Living History Saturday – May 25 History Adventure Camp: Swashbuckling Summer – June 10 to 14 History Adventure Camp: American Girl© – June 24 to 28
Tampa Museum of Art 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 Teen Open Studio – Tuesdays Art on the House – Fridays Art Spot – Saturdays Oswaldo Vigas: Transformations – Through May 27 Ancient and Modern Glass from the Collection – Through August 19 Abstract Expressionism: A Social Revolution – Through August 11 Tableau and Transformation: Photography from the Permanent Collection – June 20 to October 6
Tampa Theatre Jenna Hager – May 2 Wild Nights with Emily – May 3 Cabaret – May 3 Planes – May 11 Carl Hiaasen – May 14 Joe Jackson: Four Decades Tour – May 25 Laura Ingraham & Raymond Arroyo – June 1 Platon – June 6 Because of Sam “First Look” Screening – July 29 Jim Jefferies – September 13 SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque – September 28 Nate Bargatze – October 17
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