FMoPA Offers Discounted Admission Price to Dancers for “TutuTango: A Photographic Ballet in Four Acts” Arts + CultureFeatured EventsSpecial Event 06 August - 15 September In celebration of its newest exhibition, “TutuTango: A Photographic Ballet in Four Acts”, and in support of the world of dance, FMoPA is offering a discounted admission price of $6 to those enrolled in local dance schools with proof of enrollment throughout the duration of the exhibition. This initiative recognizes the significance and power of when art forms collide. This unique photographic collection navigates the complexity of human encounters through the medium of dance photography, showcasing an imagined partnership that surpasses the boundaries of time and space. The exhibition runs Aug. 6-Sept. 15, 2024, in FMoPA’s Gallery 2. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Channel District – Channel District Date Nights Featured EventsPartnership Events 14 August LOCATION: Washington Street Park – Join us in Channel District’s Washington Street Park on Wednesday, August 14 from 7:00pm– 9:00pm with a friend or significant other to learn how to craft your own floral arrangements
Central Park Eats Featured EventsPartnership Events 20 August LOCATION: Outside of Tampa’s Black History Museum in ENCORE! Central Park Eats is a Food Truck Rally that will happen monthly to service the Central Park Neighborhood of Tampa’s Downtown by providing an opportunity for the
Downtown Debriefing Breakfast Series: The Educational Corridor in Downtown’s West Riverfront Neighborhood Featured EventsPartnership Events 28 August Join us for the August Downtown Debriefing Breakfast at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk on Wednesday, August 28 from 8am-10am. We’re excited to hear from Dr. Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, President of The University of Tampa. Dr. Dahlberg Hotel Tampa Riverwalk.
Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta Featured EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 04 September Featuring tasty treats from a variety of local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta occurs the first Wednesday of every month in The Square at Lykes Gaslight Park from 11am to 2pm. Participating Food Trucks: Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Rock The Park ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 05 September LOCATION CHANGE: Due to inclement weather, Rock the Park will move to The Hub for this month’s concert (719 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602). Rock the Park Tampa is typically held at Tampa’s Curtis
Downtown Core – Downtown’s Backyard Market Featured EventsPartnership Events 12 September LOCATION: Poe Plaza This month’s vendors:-Pooch Natural Living -Flour -Peach Pit Farms -BeeReady4Anything -Urban Tea Gardens -Lemonicious -Hestia Sourdough -Mi Cafecitio -Evelyn & Co -Olive The World -Roots & Rituals -Sun Moon Creations -Don Poe Plaza
Tampa Downtown Partnership’s 38th Annual Meeting & Luncheon Featured EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 19 September Join us on Thursday, September 19 from 11:30am – 2:00pm at the JW Marriott Tampa for our 38th Annual Meeting & Luncheon! Once a year, the Tampa Downtown Partnership has the opportunity to celebrate our JW Marriott Water Street
Channel District – Paw-Fee Break Featured EventsFree EventsPartnership EventsSpecial Event 24 September LOCATION: Washington Street Park – Paw-Fee Break is a monthly program designed to cater to those that live and work within the Channel District Neighborhood of Tampa’s Downtown with an opportunity to take a break
Downtown Core – Downtown’s Backyard Market Featured EventsPartnership Events 10 October LOCATION: Poe Plaza This month’s vendors:-Pooch Natural Living -Flour -Peach Pit Farms -BeeReady4Anything -Urban Tea Gardens -Lemonicious -Hestia Sourdough -Mi Cafecitio -Evelyn & Co -Olive The World -Roots & Rituals -Sun Moon Creations -Don Poe Plaza
Embers of Desire: A Vintage Hollywood Murder Mystery Arts + CultureFeatured EventsFree EventsSpecial EventStage Production 12 October Lights, Camera, Murder! Experience “Embers of Desire: A Vintage Hollywood Murder Mystery” This Fall at Water Works Park in Downtown Tampa. Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of 1900s Hollywood with “Embers of Desire,” a one-of-a-kind murder mystery experience presented by Aerial Dragons Studios. This dazzling event combines live fire and acrobatic performances to create an unforgettable evening of intrigue and excitement. Event Details: Date: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 Time: 7 p.m. (artisan market starts at 5 p.m.) Location: Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 Immerse yourself in the drama as you unravel secrets, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth behind the shocking murder of a movie producer. Dress in your finest vintage attire for an evening of glamorous Hollywood charm. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP seating options. VIP Tables for six are available for $175 and can be purchased online via EventBee. This exclusive seating offers a more personal and engaging experience. In addition to the thrilling murder mystery, enjoy an artisan market featuring Tampa Bay’s favorite vendors, live music, and delicious local food trucks. Aerial Dragons, renowned for their spectacular performances, brings their expertise to this unique production. Their annual studio productions feature student performers who train at their facility in the heart of Ybor City. Join us for a night where you might crack the case! Water Works Park
Figure Drawing: Drawing from an Image Arts + CultureFeatured EventsSpecial Event 07 November https://shop.tampamuseum.org/collections/fall-2024-studio-classes/products/figure-drawing-drawing-from-an-image-with-rolando Tampa Museum of Art