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Tampa Downtown Market
Noon to 4pm
Lykes Gaslight Square
Local vendors line the park with fresh food and artisan products. Live music!
Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic
Begins 7pm
Amalie Arena
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience! Be charmed by a cast of 50+ characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and plenty of Disney Princesses.
Happy Gilmore
7:30pm to 9pm
Tampa Theatre
Happy Gilmore is a lousy hockey player, but his slapshot translates into a 400+ yard drive in golf. Happy decides to try his hand in professional golf to make some money to save his grandmother's house from the IRS, but he really steps up his game when his rival, Shooter McGavin, purchases the house to run Happy out of pro golf.
Soul Crooners 2
Begins 7:30pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This group celebrates the sounds of the 70s, featuring the guys dancing, singing, swinging, and mixing up heavenly harmonies from the O'Jays, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Donny Hathaway, Jackson Five, and many more.
The Maids
Begins 8pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This play is inspired by the famous 1933 French murder trial of Christine and Lea Papin, two sisters employed as maids, who gruesomely killed their employer and her adult daughter. Two sisters ritualistically act out fantasies of love and revenge while the lady of the house is away. The violence escalates as they await Madame's return.
Broadway Bound
Begins 8pm
Stageworks Theatre
Part three of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents' break-up and eventual divorce.
Downtown Music Scene
List of musical entertainment at downtown bars and restaurants updated weekly.
Check Arts and Culture Spotlight section below for more to do in downtown!
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Movies @ The Library: Bridge of Spies
3pm to 5pm
John F. Germany Public Library
It's cinema time at the Library. See the critically acclaimed Tom Hanks film centered around Cold War negotiations.
Brews & Bites at The Sail
6pm to 10pm
Tampa Convention Center
A rolling celebration of food and fun, featuring a fleet of area food trucks, craft beers, and live entertainment from local musicians at the venue's unique 360-degree waterfront bar.
Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic
Begins 7pm
Amalie Arena
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience! Be charmed by a cast of over 50 characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and plenty of Disney Princesses.
A Birthday Spectacular
Begins 7pm
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Celebrate the Museum's 15th year. Enjoy cocktails, cuisine, cotton candy, birthday cake, live art installations, entertainment, and the Leslie Joy Original photography exhibit, "Terima Kasih," showcased in the Community Gallery.
The Man Who Knew Infinity
7:30pm to 10pm
Tampa Theatre
Srinivasa Ramanujan is a self-taught genius who failed out of college due to his near-obsessive study of mathematics. G. H. Hardy, a British mathematics professor, recognizes the brilliance of Ramanujan's talent and brings him to Cambridge so that his theories can be explored. Under Hardy's guidance, Ramanujan's work evolves in ways that will revolutionize mathematics and transform how scientists explain the world.
Soul Crooners 2
Begins 7:30pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This group celebrates the sounds of the 70s, featuring the guys dancing, singing, swinging and mixing up heavenly harmonies from the O'Jays, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Marv
in Gaye, The Temptations, Donny Hathaway, Jackson Five and many more.
Tango Caliente - The Florida Orchestra
Begins 8pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Be transported by the sultry, sizzling and seductive sounds of the dance of romance, the tango, in a night of fiery tango classics, all with Argentinean dancers, singer, and bandoneón artist.
Broadway Bound
Begins 8pm
Stageworks Theatre
Part three of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents' break-up and eventual divorce.
The Maids
Begins 8pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This play is inspired by the famous 1933 French murder trial of Christine and Lea Papin, two sisters employed as maids, who gruesomely killed their employer and her adult daughter. Two sisters ritualistically act out fantasies of love and revenge while the lady of the house is away. The violence escalates as they await Madame's return.
They Live
10:30pm to Midnight
Tampa Theatre
A quiet man at the fringe of society finds himself with an opportunity. In the blink of an eye, he's given the means to see beyond the deceptive surface of the mundane world. Now, having revealed the horrific monsters that pull all of our puppet strings, he has to try to convince others of the truth and get their help to defeat the true rulers of Earth.
List of musical entertainment at downtown bars and re
staurants updated weekly.
Check Arts and Culture Spotlight section below for more to do in downtown!
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Slide the City Block Party
9am to 7pm
North Blvd. at Palm
Just on the north edge of Downtown Tampa, three city blocks will be transformed into a 1,000 foot slip and slide! Live music, food, and drinks will complete the party!
Train Day
Begins 9am
Glazer Children's Museum
Enjoy a special day filled with activities centered around trains.
Tampa Train Day 
10am to 4pm
Tampa Union
Tampa Train Day is a family-friendly, local event featuring model train displays, history and transportation exhibits from local organizations, live music, food trucks, and more.
Antique Evaluations Saturday
10am to Noon
Henry B. Plant Museum
Bring your favorite antiques in for a verbal evaluation. Local appraisers will be available to answer questions about all your antiques.
Saturday Kids Klub Art and "Doodads"
10:30am to 11:30am
Tampa Bay History Center
Enjoy informal and interactive fun! This week's activities will look at the History Center's Doodad exhibit, which features student artwork created exclusively from recycled and other found objects.
Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic
Shows at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm
Amalie Arena
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience! Be charmed by a cast of over 50 characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and plenty of Disney Princesses.
Art Spot
11am to 2pm
Tampa Museum of Art
A free drop-in art program. Children explore their creativity with a hands on art project.
Sandi Sylver Puppet Show
Begins 11am
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Children and adults alike marvel at the master storytelling of ventriloquist and singer Sandi Sylver, whose shows blend puppets, stories, and songs into an enchanting program that educates and entertains.
Jazz In The Bay
Noon to 8pm
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Experience a variety of smooth jazz music by the river. The ultimate afternoon for jazz enthusiasts.
Soul Crooners 2
Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This group celebrates the sounds of the 70s, featuring the guys dancing, singing, swinging and mixing up heavenly harmonies from the O'Jays, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Donny Hathaway, Jackson Five and many more.
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Shows at 2pm, 4:45pm, and 7:30pm
Tampa Theatre
Srinivasa Ramanujan is a self-taught genius who failed out of college due to his near-obsessive study of mathematics. G. H. Hardy, a British mathematics professor, recognizes the brilliance of Ramanujan's talent and brings him to Cambridge so that his theories can be explored. Under Hardy's guidance, Ramanujan's work evolves in ways that will revolutionize mathematics and transform how scientists explain the world.
Patel Conservatory End of Year Celebration
Begins 7pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Patel Conservatory's brightest and best are highlighted in the celebration. Graduating senior musicians, Theater Certification program graduates, and Next Generation Ballet Trainees moving up to new programs will perform in this school-wide recital.
Part three of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents' break-up and eventual divorce.
The Maids
Begins 8pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This play is inspired by the famous 1933 French murder trial of Christine and Lea Papin, two sisters employed as maids, who gruesomely killed their employer and her adult daughter. Two sisters ritualistically act out fantasies of love and revenge while the lady of the house is away. The violence escalates as they await Madame's return.
Downtown Music Scene
List of musical entertainment at downtown bars and restaurants updated weekly.
Check Arts and Culture Spotlight section below for more to do in downtown!
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Be Dope. Do Yoga.
11am to Noon
Water Works Park
Switch up your typical yoga flow and give yourself variety to connect your mind and body. Try Soul Yoga, Yogance, or Power Yoga in a beautiful park setting.
Bikes Blues Brews 
11am to 4pm
Grand Central at Kennedy
Join the CDCA for an afternoon of fun with a bike cruise filled with costumes and creatively decorated bikes, followed by live entertainment, happy hour, and food.
Channelside Market
11am to 4pm
Channelside Bay Plaza
A display of local vendors showcasing fresh products, produce, breads, cheeses, foods, personal services, retail products, live music and more!
Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic
Shows at 1pm and 5pm
Amalie Arena
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience! Be charmed by a cast of over 50 characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and plenty of Disney Princesses.
Hamlet Broadcast
Begins 2pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This event is part of a groundbreaking project to live broadcast by National Theatre, the best British theater from the London stage, to theaters around the world. Hamlet will be performed across the pond and broadcasted in Downtown Tampa.
Soul Crooners 2
Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This group celebrates the sounds of the 70s, featuring the guys dancing, singing, swinging, and mixing up heavenly harmonies from the O'Jays, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Donny Hathaway, Jackson Five, and many more.
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Shows at 3pm and 5:45pm
Tampa Theatre
Srinivasa Ramanujan is a self-taught genius who failed out of college due to his near-obsessive study of mathematics. G. H. Hardy, a British mathematics professor, recognizes the brilliance of Ramanujan's talent and brings him to Cambridge so that his theories can be explored. Under Hardy's guidance, Ramanujan's work evolves in ways that will revolutionize mathematics and transform how scientists explain the world.
The Congressman
Shows at 3pm and 5:30pm
Tampa Theatre
Maine Congressman, Charlie Winship, is having a bad day. After being caught on video refusing to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance he knocks out another House member, confronts his angry ex-wife, and gets abused by the media. As his life spirals out, Charlie embarks on a journey to a remote island where the inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war in defense of their fishing grounds. Starring Treat Williams.
Begins 3pm
Stageworks Theatre
Part three of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents' break-up and eventual divorce.
The Maids
Begins 4pm
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
This play is inspired by the famous 1933 French murder trial of Christine and Lea Papin, two sisters employed as maids, who gruesomely killed their employer and her adult daughter. Two sisters ritualistically act out fantasies of love and revenge while the lady of the house is away. The violence escalates as they await Madame's return.
Yoga in the Park
6pm to 7pm
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Wind down the weekend with a serene yoga session at the riverside. Don't forget your yoga mat and water bottle! The class is free!
The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays
6pm to 10pm
Stageworks Theatre
This gathering is designed to help fans of spoken word practice their craft and hone their skills.
Staged Reading of More Love by Mark Leib
Begins 7pm
Stageworks Theatre
The play is about a Protestant French pastor who takes a Jewish child into his house in order to hide him from the Nazis. The story is complicated by a Resistance fighter in love with the Pastor's wife, and a French collaborator who may see through the Pastor's subterfuge and endanger the child.
WIT Improv Third Thundays
Begins 7pm
The Franklin
The bay area's most outrageous improvised comedy troupe will bring its irreverent brand of short-form improv to the urban-chic historic space. The Franklin will offer a full bar and limited dinner menu.
Downtown Music Scene
List of musical entertainment at downtown bars and restaurants updated weekly.
Check Arts and Culture Spotlight section below for more to do in downtown!
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Beyond This Weekend - Upcoming Events
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May is National Bike Month!
Check out all the events and programs happening around the bay during the Month of May.
Burger Showdown
Saturday, May 21
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Top area restaurants will gather to grill, flip, and create their burgers in this annual bragging rights competition and fundraiser for naming the "Best Burger in Tampa Bay."
Fourth Friday Tampa
Friday, May 27
Downtown Tampa
An evening of special offerings from Downtown Tampa's arts, culture, entertainment, and dining venues.
River Jam XII
Friday, May 27
Aloft Hotel
Join fellow commercial real estate musicians for an evening of music, friendship, and fun.
Tampa Bay Margarita Festival
Saturday, May 28
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Check the Arts and Culture Section (below) for upcoming events and exhibits at cultural venues.
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Arts and Culture Spotlight
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Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic - Through 15
Tampa Bay Storm vs. Cleveland Gladiators - May 23
R. Kelly - May 27
Tampa Bay Storm vs. Arizona Rattlers - May 29
Ellie Goulding's Delirium World Tour - June 2
Tampa Bay Storm vs. Jacksonville Sharks - June 11
Tampa Bay Storm vs. Los Angeles KISS - June 18
WWE RAW - June 27
Nicky Jam - July 1
Tampa Bay Storm vs. Philadelphia Storm - July 16
Tampa Bay Storm vs. Portland Thunder - July 23
Pitbull: The Bad Man Tour - July 30
Drake Summer Sixteen Tour - August 27
Twenty One Pilots - February 28, 2017
Day of Discovery - May 14
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Gohar Dashti: Iran Untitled and Stateless - Through June 1
Danny Lyons - Through June 1
FMoPA International Photography Competition - May 1 to July 1
A Birthday Spectacular - May 13
Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults - May 20
National Readathon Day 2016 - May 21
Movies @ The Library: The Great Gatsby - May 27
Check the library's website calendar for a full schedule of programs and classes.
Glazer Children's Museum
Make it Monday
- Weekly
Toddler Tuesday -
Weekly
Whisk in Wednesday
- Weekly
Toddler Thursday
- Weekly
Fun Fridays - Weekly
Train Week - Through May 14
Train Day - May 14
Plane Week - May 16 to 21
Check the Museum's website for a full list of weekday programming.
End of Year Celebration - May 14
The Speak! Tank: Spoken Word Sundays - First Sunday of every month
Broadway Bound - Through May 15
Staged Reading of More Love by Mark Leib - May 17
The Got Jokes? Improv Experience - May 27
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche - June 9 to June 26
The Maids - Through May 22
Soul Crooners 2 - Through May 15
Sandi Sylver Pupper Show - May 14
Hamlet Broadcast by National Theatre Live - May 15
If/Then - May 17 to 22
Hypnotized Live! starring Michael C. Anthony: SEE the Show or BE the Show - May 20 to 21
Live & Local - Dean Johanesen - May 21
Jersey Boys -
June 1 to 5
Replacing Fort Brooke - Through August 28
Saturday Kids Klub - May 14
Book Group: They Dared to Dream by Doris Weatherford - May 19
St. Augustine at 450: A Look at the Oldest European City in the U.S. - Opens May 23
Monday Meditation at the Museum - Mondays
Art on the House - Fridays
Art Spot - Saturdays
Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape - Through May 15
Public and Private - The Figure Examined: Masterworks from the Kasser Mochary Art Foundation. - Through May 30
CITY - September 14
Pavilion XXXI - November 5
Tampa Theatre
Happy Gilmore - Thursday, May 12
The Man Who Knew Infinity - May 13 to May 18
They Live - May 13
Marlon Wayans - The Scandal-Less Tour - May 21
Bloodsport - May 27
The Damned: Don't You Wish That You Were Dead - May 28
Fargo - June 5
The African Queen - June 12
2016 BeerFest: Hoppy Gilmore - June 18
Raiders of the Lost Ark - June 19
Forbidden Planet - June 26
Pretty In Pink - July 3
Welcome to Night Vale - July 7
Notorious - July 10
The French Connection - July 17
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - July 24
Swing Time - July 31
All The President's Men - August 7
M - August 14
A Raisin in the Sun - August 21
The Maltese Falcon - August 28
The Wizard of Oz - September 4
Gone With The Wind - September 11
2016 WineFest: Caskablanca - September 16
Casablanca - September 18
Trailer Park Boys - October 27
Lectores Series - June 16
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"Outside is In" at Tampa's Downtown
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Tampa Downtown Partnership hosts 'Realm' Programs, bringing activities and events to public spaces in Downtown Tampa, with other event organizers jumping in, resulting in the following:
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About DOWNTOWN After Hours
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