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  • Sat., May 11, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

    Hooch & Hive

    1001 W Cass St, Tampa Hillsborough County

    🚀 Kick off the summer the right way! 🌟 Join me at Hooch and Hive to make Tampa history as we drop our new single at an unforgettable Afro-R&B party! 🎶 🎥 Catch the premiere of our signing mini-doc 🛍️ Support local vendors 🤝 Meet and greet opportunities 🍹 Enjoy rum punch 🎟️ Enter raffles 🎁 Expect surprise performances, giveaways, and more! This isn’t just any party—we’re bringing a boiler room vibe to deliver electrifying energy straight to you! 🎉 👉 I need all my Day 1, 2, 3 supporters there! Let’s celebrate—Tampa, we made it! 🥳 📅 Date: May 6462699675
  • Thu., May 16, 5-8 p.m.

    Elase Med Spa Westchase

    11663 Countryway Blvd, Westchase North Hillsborough

    Elase is Your New Ally in Aesthetics. Join Us for a Fun Evening to Celebrate Our New Med Spa Grand Opening! Experience: *Live Demos: Witness cutting-edge spa treatments and rejuvenation techniques. *Cocktails, Bites, & Music: Indulge in signature drinks and enjoy live music and appetizers with friends. *Exclusive Offers: Enter to win $5K+ in giveaways and access event-only promotions. *Meet Our Team: Connect with our expert providers. We can't wait to celebrate with you! RSVP for a chance to win a $500 gift card. (801) 890-6405
  • Fri., May 17

    The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

    150 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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    1 tequila. 2 tequila. 3 tequila... Fri., May 17th, 2024 The James Museum of Western Art 150 Central Ave., St. Pete, FL Your favorite tequila battle is back! Margarita Wars is a unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by over 21 of the Tampa Bay area's best mixologists and try your hand at tipsy judging as YOU help award Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita! Plus, live entertainment, Mexican-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and other fun surprises. Ticket perk alert! New this year, all VIP & DD ticket holders will get to view the beautiful James Museum of Western Art's galleries from 6:00pm to… 727-892-4200
  • Fri., May 10, 6 p.m.

    Jannus Live

    200 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg St. Pete

    Noisy Mexican grunge-rock band Margaritas Podridas opens alongside San Francisco’s Chokecherry, and Florida’s own Hijas De La Muerte. (727) 565-0550
  • Fri., May 10, 7 p.m.

    The Hindu Temple of Florida

    5509 Lynn Rd., Tampa North Hillsborough

    Last weekend, Bay area tabla player and bandleader Shankh Lahiri wowed WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave with a set by WAHH World Fusion band, and this weekend he is part of a more traditional performance of Indian music alongside santoor player Suddashil Chatterjet and KV Mahabala on sitar. 813-962-6890
  • Fri., May 10, 8 p.m.

    Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater

    400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, St. Petersburg St. Pete

    UPDATE: The March 6 show has sold-out, so TFO added a second show on Friday, May 10.This gala event won't be the first time the King of Pain has performed with the decades-old ensemble. In 2017, under the baton of Michael Francis, he fronted the same exact show, which marked TFO’s 50th anniversary, raising $1.5 million for its free community programs, which, according to a press release, would go toward reaching “people in hospitals, schools, parks, museums and more, as well as artistic initiatives that bring top talent to Tampa Bay stages.” 7273002000
  • Fri., May 10, 8 p.m.

    Crowbar

    1812 North 17th Street, Tampa Seminole Heights

    Geese arrives in the Bay area to headline a show in support of a standout sophomore outing, 3D Country, a concept album that follows “an uptight cowboy as he wanders through the desert after taking psychedelic drugs, watching the world around him.”
  • Fri., May 10, 7 p.m.

    Freefall Theatre

    6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg St. Pete

    The recent unveiling of Oscar nominations reminded us how silly Hollywood is, and this work from Jocelyn Bioh helps throw a little more shade on tinseltown. Two sisters dream of finding success in the Nigerian film industry in this heartfelt romantic comedy set in the early-’90s when Nollywood was still cutting its teeth. (727) 498-5205
  • Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 3 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through May 11

    Stageworks Theatre

    1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Suite 151, Tampa Tampa

    Downtown Tampa turns into Grover’s Corners when Stageworks performs a multicultural, multilingual (with supertitles) version of Thornton Wilder’s iconic, 1930s Pulitzer-winning three-act play about life in small-town America. 813-374-2416
  • Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

    Free

    A nhour-long news radio show airing Fridays from 11 .m.-noon on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM. Florida Phoenix reporter Mich Perry will be joined weekly by author and journalist Ben Montgomery plus CL’s Ray Roa, with appearances from guests who’ll discuss the news of the week.
  • Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

    Screen Door Microcinema

    1624 E 7th Ave., Tampa Ybor City

    $8

    The 800-square-foot microcinema holds 38 seats, has theater quality sound and screen, Super 8-mm, 35-mm, and 16-mm projectors, and a vast collection of films. A large bulk of the cinema’s equipment was graciously loaned by the University of Tampa’s Department of Film, Animation, and New Media (FMX). Visit the website to see the schedule.
  • Fri., May 10, 5-9 p.m. and Sat., May 11, 5-9 p.m.

    Woodfield Fine Art Gallery

    2323 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Skyway Area - Pinellas

    Free

    Step into a realm of divine beauty at the opening of Heather Rippert's solo exhibit, The Golden Thread. Join us on May 10th & 11th, Friday & Saturday from 5-9pm to experience Heather's spirit-driven creations. Feel the energy of this rising star's varied Artworks resonate with your soul and touch your heart. These two exclusive events offer the unique opportunity to meet the Artist in person and enjoy an unforgettable evening. Gallery Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 11AM-5PM Show runs through June 22nd. 610-733-3429
  • Fri., May 10, 7-10 p.m.

    Microgroove

    4906 N Florida Ave., Tampa Seminole Heights

    FREE!

    FREE / All-Ages show this Friday May 10th at Microgroove. The band is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary and will be playing songs from all 3 studio albums before we head off to Japan on the 19th. We will go on around 7:30pm. We'd love to see you! It was 30 years ago today the band played its very 1st show at Ybor City/Tampa's Blue Chair opening for Unwound. Matt, Brad and original singer Kobi played with a drum machine and Keith Joined on drums for the next show and the rest is history! 8136677089
  • Fri., May 10, 7 p.m.

    Hooch & Hive

    1001 W Cass St, Tampa Hillsborough County

    Florida Maverick Artist Management launched last fall, and since then the group—which includes Crowbar co-owner Tom DeGeorge, Healthy Phoenix promoter Luis Giler, and music lawyer Randy Ojeda—has regularly booked shows not just at DeGeorge’s venue, but others in the Bay area. This one features former Hank III banjo player Daniel Mason, an Alabamanian joined by Sarasota songwriter Tyler James Nall on the bill.—Ray Roa 4022492487
  • Fri., May 10, 7 p.m.

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    $54.75-$159.75

    (813) 740-2446
  • Fri., May 10, 7-11 p.m.

    Shuffle

    2612 N Tampa St., Tampa Tampa Heights

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    Suggested donation $10

    ★ Save the date! More information coming soon. ★ This fundraiser was already being planned but with the recent Florida State Court decisions, fundraising for abortion funds is more important than ever! Stay tuned for details about DJs & raffles. You can donate here: https://fund.nnaf.org/team/568642 Tampa Bay Abortion Fund information: https://tbafund.com/ About the Supreme Court Ruling: https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-04-01/abortion-rights-advocates-blast-court-ruling-that-allows-floridas-six-week-ban-to-go-into-effect (813) 450-3797
  • Fri., May 10, 8 p.m.

    The Brass Mug

    1450 Skipper Road, Tampa Tampa

    (813) 972-8152
  • Fri., May 10, 10 p.m.

    The Ritz Ybor

    1503 E 7th Ave, Tampa Tampa

    (813) 248-4050
  • Fri., May 10, 6-8 p.m., Sat., May 11, 12-2 & 4-6 p.m., Sat., May 18, 12-2 & 4-6 p.m. and Sat., May 25, 12-2 & 4-6 p.m.

    Morean Workshop Space

    2025 3rd avenue south, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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    A great gift for your amazing Mom or go together with family and friends for a lovely experience. Using frit, confetti glass, stringers and glass paints, create a 6"x6" fused glass floral bouquet, complete with a wooden stand. Your art will be contour fused (to retain texture). You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages to enjoy while you create. Book all 10 spots for a private event with Mom! Available Dates and Times: Friday, May 10: 6-8pm Saturday, May 11: 12-2pm OR 4-6pm Saturday, May 18: 12-2pm OR 4-6pm Saturday, May 25: 12-2pm OR 4-6pm $70/person 7273341888
  • Through May 11, 7-9:30 p.m.

    East Bay High School

    7710 Big Bend Rd., Gibsonton Hillsborough County

    $7

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    Join us for the final production of the East Bay Theatre 2023-2024 theatre season as we present Chicago The Musical. This is the teen edition and suitable for audience members 12 years of age and older. There will be singing, dancing, and a spectacular set with a cast of over 40 performers. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm. This is a general admission event. Tickets can be purchased at the door via cash, Cash App, and Venmo. Please call 813 671 5134 for more information or email at [email protected]. (813) 671-5134
  • Fri., May 10, 7-9 p.m. and Sat., May 11, 7-9:30 p.m.

    East Bay High School

    7710 Big Bend Rd., Gibsonton Hillsborough County

    $7

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    Join us for this award winning musical. Chicago Teen Edition is suitable for ages 13 and up. Enjoy this classic piece of musical theatre with our cast of over 40 performers. 813-671-5134
  • Fri., May 10, 8-10 p.m., Sat., May 11, 8-10 p.m. and Sun., May 12, 2-4 p.m.

    Richey Suncoast Theatre

    6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey Pasco

    “Oliver! The Musical” brings Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life. Set in Victorian-era London, it follows young orphan Oliver Twist as he navigates the city’s underworld of theft and violence, seeking a home, family, and love. The charismatic Fagin leads a gang of child pickpockets, while Oliver’s fate intertwines with the kind gentleman who rescues him. With spirited songs like “Food, Glorious Food” and “Consider Yourself,” Oliver! captures the human yearning for love, hope, and the indomitable human spirit. Showtimes: May 3&4, 8pm. May 5, 2pm. May 10&11, 8pm. May 12, 2pm. 727-842-6777
  • Fri., May 10, 8 p.m., Sat., May 11, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., May 12, 2 p.m., Thu., May 16, 8 p.m., Fri., May 17, 8 p.m., Sat., May 18, 8 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 2 p.m.

    Francis Wilson Playhouse

    302 Seminole Street, Clearwater Clearwater

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    $30 for adults, $19 for students

    A Little Night Music is full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration, regret and desire. Sondheim creates a stunning tour de force when he takes Ingmar Bergman's comedy of manners, Smiles of a Summer Night, and turns it into a musical of masterful execution and elegance. This is a musical work that has forever entranced the world of theatre. Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. 727-446-1360
  • First and Second Friday, Saturday of every month

    St. Petersburg Museum of History

    335 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg St. Pete

    A 1.3-mile night walk tour of different haunted locations in St. Petersburg (including the Vinoy, pictured). Kids under 10 are free, and kid-free tours often feature a stop or two at a local pub. (727) 894-1052
  • Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 21

    Gallery at Creative Pinellas

    12211 Walsingham Rd, Largo Largo

    Free

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    Discover the next wave of artists! See a diverse and innovative exhibition of work showcasing the dynamic creations of our 2024 Emerging Artist grant recipients. This eighth annual exhibition features original work by ten exceptional artists: Kaitlin Crockett, Vanessa Cunto, Thomas Sayers Ellis, Fran Failla, Tyler Gillespie, Antonia Lewandowski, David McCauley, Harriet Monzon-Aguirre, Gaby Rosa and Luci Westphal. Don’t miss your chance to support and acquire stunning pieces from these up-and-coming artists! The Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10am –5pm. 7275823600
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    Tampa Bay History Center

    801 Water Street, Tampa Downtown Tampa

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    $12.95-$16.95

    If you think Tampa’s changed a lot in the last few years, you should see what it did in the 1920s. A new temporary exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center explores that decade using more than 100 objects—including underwear worn by the mother of late Tampa Tribune journalist Leland Hawes—plus interactive elements. Music, dance, recreation, housing, prohibition, the Pentecostal religious movements and even Jim Crow are all covered, and as a bonus, the Touchton Map Library has a separate exhibit (“Sharps & Marks in Paradise: Selling Florida in the 1920s”), which explores the Florida land boom that started in… (813) 228-0097
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    Tampa Bay History Center

    801 Water Street, Tampa Downtown Tampa

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    $12.95-$16.95

    If you think Tampa’s changed a lot in the last few years, you should see what it did in the 1920s. Running from now until July 14. Tampa Bay Hiatory Center hosts a Touchton Map Library exhibit (“Sharps & Marks in Paradise: Selling Florida in the 1920s”), which explores the Florida land boom that started in south Florida and made its way up through the Tampa Bay area. (813) 228-0097
  • Through June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Morean Arts Center

    719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg St. Pete

    Free

    Exhibition: April 13 - June 27 Opening Reception: April 13, 5-8PM Each year since 2017, the Morean invites emerging artists to submit entries for exhibition in Fresh Squeezed: Emerging Artists in Florida. The purpose of Fresh Squeezed is to nurture and advance the careers of emerging visual artists while also giving our community the opportunity to discover exciting new art being made in our region. The Morean Galleries are divided into six spaces for the purposes of this show, giving each selected artist a solo exhibition. Meet the six artists that were selected from nearly 200 applicants! 727-822-7872
  • Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through May 18

    Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center

    1101 E River Cove St, Tampa Hillsborough County

    Free

    The Smithsonian’s "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is an immersive and thought-provoking exploration of the evolution of democracy in the United States, relevant to people of all ages. The Museum was selected by Florida Humanities to host the exhibition as part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street project. Through photographs, objects, film, audio and interactives, the exhibition explores the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people," from revolution and suffrage, to civil rights and casting ballots. (813) 935-9402
  • Through June 24

    Free

    Tampa’s had a lot of great female photographers through the years. View a collection of their work in “Through her Eyes: Women Photographers in Tampa Bay” at The University of Tampa’s Ferman Center for the Arts. Featuring photography by Jaime Aelavanthara, Tana Brackins, Jenny Carey, Natalie Diienno, Lisa Fitch, Amy Fitzgerald, Sally Fuller, Simone Leal, Kenna Main, Amy Pezzicara, Agueda Sanfiz, Beverly Stapleton and Emily Will. 813-253-6212

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