Jun 26 BJORN AGAIN:
THE ABBA EXPERIENCE
Created and founded in 1988 in Melbourne,
Australia, Director and Musician Rod Stephen's
show is a satirical parody of ABBA and has
achieved worldwide cult status.
Straz Center
for the Performing Arts. 813-229-7827 www.strazcenter.org
Jun 30 - Jul 5 GaYBOR DAYS
It's time for the third annual GaYbor Days in Ybor City. Join the GaYbor Coalition as they bring Ybor to life with a week full of events including Karaoke Night, Movie Night, Pool Parties, Bar Crawls, Concerts, Brunch & much more! 813-247-6233 www.gaybor.com
Jul 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
IN THE CHANNEL DISTRICT
Head to Channelside Bay Plaza to celebrate the birthday of our great country! There will also be live music, fun vendors, & kid's activities. Thrill to a spectacular fireworks display over the Channel at 9pm, brought to you by the Tampa Attractions Association. 813-223-7999 www.funintampabay.com
Jul 4 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
AT THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM
See dazzling displays in the sea & sky this 4th of July at The Florida Aquarium! With admission to the Aquarium you will also get a great view of the fireworks over Channelside at 9pm. Or do something unusual and take the New Ecotour boat for the best seats anywhere to view the fireworks. This 72-foot powered catamaran departs at 7pm for an intimate sunset cruise, then returns to the Channel in time to view the fireworks boat side! 813-273-4015 www.flaquarium.com
Jul 1 - Aug 31 STORYTIME LIVE
Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE!, their latest musical adventure featuring four of the top-rated preschool shows: "Dora the Explorer,"
"The Backyardigans," "Ni Hao, Kai-Ian," and "Wonder Pets!"
Straz Center for the Performing Arts. 813-229-7827 www.strazcenter.org
Jul 10-14 SAIL TAMPA BAY
Celebrate Tampa Bay's rich maritime history featuring magnificent International Tall Ships of the World. The celebration begins with a spectacular "Parade of Sail" as the ships enter the Port of Tampa. The 5-day festival will feature nightly fireworks, live music and dockside tours of the ships located in the Channel District. www.sailtampabay2010.com
Aug 13-15 CATS
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts. 813-229-7827 www.strazcenter.org
Sep 3-6 FLORIDA'S LARGEST HOME SHOW
Over 220,000 square feet of home accessories, decorating ideas, furnishings, appliances, remodeling, landscaping, and more. Over 1,200 exhibitors, seminars, special features, and guest appearances will provide fun for the whole family. Tampa Convention Center. 813-274-8511 www.bighomeshow.com
Sep 10-12 TAMPA BAY BOAT SHOW
Tampa's premier boat show returns for its 45th year. Boats, marine accessories, fishing gear and marine electronics will be inside, outside and on the water. Tampa Convention Center. 813-274-8511 www.tampaboatshow.com
Sep 25 GLAZER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM GRAND OPENING
Come celebrate the Grand opening of the new 53,000 square-foot, highly-interactive museum where children from birth to 10 years old can play, discover and connect to the world around them. Includes 12 themed galleries and 170 "hands-on, minds on" exhibits. 813-443-3841 www.glazermuseum.org
