Jan 3-8 Million Dollar Quartet
The smash hit Broadway musical, about the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Straz Center for the Performing Arts. 813-229-7827
www.strazcenter.org
Jan 4-8 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey "Dragons"
Honoring The Year of the Dragon, circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth assemble to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and athleticism. Tampa Bay Times Forum.
813-301-2500 www.sptimesforum.com
Jan 12-21 12th Annual Tampa Bay
Black Heritage Street Fest
This 10 day celebration includes a street festival with arts & crafts, food vendors, free health screenings, & live entertainment! Also, the 5K Walk for Cancer on Jan 14, 7:30-9:30am. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
1-888-224-1733 Ext 3143 www.tampablackheritage.org
Jan 21 Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza
From 11am to 7:30pm, pint-sized pirates take over the City of Tampa
with family fun activities, floats, flying planes and fireworks!
Jan 28 - May 6 Romare Bearden: Southern Recollections
An exhibition of 70 works spanning the career of this internationally renowned artist. Bearden (1911-1988) is widely regarded as one of the most important African-American artists during the 20th century. Tampa Museum of Art.
813-274-8130
www.tampamuseum.org
Jan 28 Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Pirates invade and capture the City of Tampa in one of the largest and most unique celebrations in the country! At 11:30am the
Jose Gasparilla leads a flotilla northward up Seddon Channel to dock at the Tampa convention center at 1pm. The invasion results in the Mayor surrendering the key to the city to the Captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
Jan 31 - Feb 12 Les Miserables
A brand new 25th anniversary production of the legendary musical, LES MISERABLES, introduces glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery. This new production is breaking box office records wherever it goes. Starz Center for the Performing Arts. 813-229-7827
www.strazcenter.org
Feb 4 - Jun 24 SPIES, TRAITORS, SABOTEURS: FEAR AND FREEDOM IN AMERICA
On loan from the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., this gripping and timely exhibit explores the history of domestic terrorism, civil unrest and espionage from the founding of the Republic to the 2001 World Trade Center attack. Tampa Bay History Center.
813-228-0097
www.tampabayhistorycenter.org
Feb 16-19 Tampa Bay Food & Wine Experience
A savory, palate-pleasing, weekend event showcases the talents of renowned wine and spirits producers, local and national chefs, and culinary personalities to the delight of all foodies.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. 1-4pm. www.unleashyourpalate.com
Feb 18 sant' yago illuminated knight parade
Come celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Illuminated Knight Parade-featuring illuminated floats and exciting new additions! The Parade begins at 7pm along 7th Avenue, and usually extends into the early morning hours. www.knightparade.com
Feb 25 65th Annual Fiesta Day & 9th Annual Flan Fest
Ybor City's official day of celebration of its ethnic heritage & culture. Also check out the Flan Fest at Centennial Park's Saturday Morning Market. Historic Ybor City. 10am-6pm.
813-241-8838 www.ybor.org
Mar 1 Buildings Alive!
An architectural Hop through Ybor City with special entry to some of the city's most notable historic buildings. Enjoy the tapas party with special tours and surprises at each stop. Walk or ride to each destination in rubber wheel trolleys. Ybor City museum State Park. 813-241-6554 www.ybormuseum.org
Mar 3-4 Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts will take place at the Curtix Hixon Waterfront Park Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday the 4th. It ranks among the leading juried arts festivals nationwide, with nearly 300 accomplished artists selected from more than 1,000 applicants to exhibit their original works. Featured art includes ceramic, digital, drawing, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and more! On Saturday the event lasts from 9am-6pm, and on Sunday, from 10am-5pm. 813-876-1747 www.gasparilla-arts.com
Mar 3-4 Gasparilla Distance Classic
he annual Distance Classic run weekend, taking place since 1978, will host this year's 15K and 5K races on Saturday, the half marathon on Sunday, and a 15K Wheelchair, a 5K Walk & Stroller Roll, Team Challenges, and other events in between! All races begin and end in downtown Tampa, near the Tampa Convention Center.
813-254-7866 www.tampabayrun.com
Mar 17 4th Annual Dyeing the Channel Green
Garrison Channel goes GREEN for this Tampa Attractions Association
St Patricks Day Celebration in Channelside. Live music and plenty of festive food & beverages. 6-9pm. 813-404-3471 www.funintampabay.com
