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Elase Med Spa Grand Opening - Westchase

Thu., May 16, 5-8 p.m.

Elase Med Spa Westchase

11663 Countryway Blvd, Westchase North Hillsborough

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Free

Food & Drink

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
Margarita Wars

Fri., May 17

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

150 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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$65

Festivals, Food & Drink

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
Ybor Arts Tour (Spring 2024)

Thu., April 18, 5 p.m.

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Free

Live Music

Last October, about a dozen arts venues participated in the second annual Ybor Arts Tour. This year, the tour doubles in size and adds a spring date.“I feel as if this lineup is really diverse in terms of the scope of art in Ybor,” artist and curator Michelle Sawyer told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “I think it’s going to bring a lot of new eyes to different places and sort of open people’s eyes to the variety of types of art that are here in Ybor.”In addition to Tampa galleries Sawyer has expanded the event to include nontraditional arts venues…
Bobby Rush

Thu., April 18, 7 p.m.

Safety Harbor Art and Music Center

706 2nd St. N, Safety Harbor Clearwater

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$45-$50

Live Music

If the Bobby Rush hits the stage for any purpose, you’re going to walk away humbled. (727) 725-4018
New Jazz Underground w/Rejuvenation

Thu., April 18, 8 p.m.

Hooch and Hive

1001 W Cass St., Tampa Tampa

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$15

Live Music

Saxophonist Abdias Armenteros, bassist Sebastian Rios and drummer TJ Reddick won last year’s DCJazzPrix. (813) 251-1234
Dalí & the Impressionists: Monet, Renoir, Degas & More

Through April 28

The Dalí Museum

1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Included in the price of general admission

Museums, Visual Art

"Dalí & the Impressionists: Monet, Renoir, Degas & More" explores Salvador Dalí’s most important early influencers. To demonstrate the range and depth of Dalí’s engagement with the Impressionist movement, this exhibition presents 18 of Dalí’s early paintings in conjunction with a diverse selection of 22 French Impressionist paintings by 18 artists from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, one of the preeminent collections of French Impressionism in the U.S. Many of the pieces on display will be on view for the first time in the state of Florida, offering a rare opportunity to view these French Impressionist masterpieces. Extended Hours… 7276234777
Movies at Screen Door Microcinema

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

Film

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.
Design Evolution of a Cigar City Neighborhood: A Walking Tour of VM Ybor's Columbus Drive

Thu., April 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

J.C. Newman Cigar Company

2701 N 16th St., Tampa Tampa

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25.00

Visual Art

Experience how this historic neighborhood has healed from the wounds inflicted when the fabric of Ybor City was torn apart by the construction of the interstate. From the restoration of Columbus Drive as a vibrant & charming neighborhood artery with local businesses, factories, and historic homes standing side-by-side to the reconstruction of the art deco Cuscaden Pool, behold the power of design! Tour participants meet at Cigar Worker’s Park (designed by Rowe Architects) - 1530 E Columbus Dr. Parking available across the street at the JC Newman Cigar Factory lot. Limited to 30 $20 Members $25 Non-members 813-229-3411
Botanical Bliss at Teak St. Pete!

Thu., April 18, 6-8 p.m.

Teak

800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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$75++

Food & Drink

Vodka and vivacious cuisine with a view! Enter a state of botanical bliss as we take your tastebuds on a journey of chef-curated creations and Ketel One floral vodka flavors. Tickets Include: -Amuse Bouche & Welcome Drink -3 Culinary Courses -3 Ketel One Tastings -1 Take-Home Bottle of Vodka This event will take place in the gorgeous Teak restaurant on the St. Pete Pier. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows and nautical decor while savoring the delectable delights. 21+ event, non-smoking property. Metered parking available on the St. Pete Pier. 727-317-2846
ART Thursday: What We Keep, A Reading of Original Poetry

Thu., April 18, 6-8 p.m.

USF Contemporary Art Museum

3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa Tampa

Free

Museums

Join us for What We Keep, a night of poetry readings by USF graduate students in the “Graduate Poetry Workshop”. The original poems were written with imagination, mystery, and wildness in response to the MFA artists’ work featured in the exhibition I Keep the Ladders Clean. For questions or more information please email [email protected] or call (813) 974-4133. This event is free and open to all. 813-974-4133
Earth and Sun | Claudia Peña Salinas and Christian Sampson

Thu., April 18, 6-7 p.m.

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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$0-15

Visual Art

Join us for an engaging discussion between exhibiting artists Christian Sampson (American, b. 1974) and Claudia Peña Salinas (Mexican American, b. 1975), who have known each since their student years at Hunter College in New York City and whose works on view at the MFA each address the astronomical calendar. 727-896-2667
Glenyse Thompson Artist Talk

Thu., April 18, 6-7 p.m.

Morean Arts Center

719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free and open to the public

Visual Art

Glenyse Thompson invites you to learn the process behind her work. A Florida-based multidisciplinary artist, her work spans contemporary original art and design inspired by people and conversations. Her artwork combines vibrant use of colors and textures, conveying the exuberant connections we have with each other and our environments. “Passionate Courage,” delves into the complex relationship between violence, pain, and beauty, drawing inspiration from the courageous acts of resistance during the Civil Rights Movement. (@glenyse) This artist talk is free and open to the public. 727-822-7872-2142
Ron White

Thu., April 18, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center

5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa Tampa

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$110-$150

Comedy
Billy Prine w/Scarlett Egan

Thu., April 18, 7 p.m.

The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759, Clearwater Clearwater

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$35,-$45

Live Music

Billy, who was tour manager for his brother in the Pink Cadillac era, is joined by Nashville songwriter Scarlett Egan for this set dubbed “The Songs of John Prine!” 727-791-7400
Bonsai and Brews at 3 Daughters Clearwater Beach

Thu., April 18, 7-9 p.m.

3 Daughters Brewing- Clearwater Beach

381 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach Clearwater

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Bonsai and Brews Event Ticket: USD 75.00

Learn

No experience or tools are required - just come ready for some hands-on fun that will leave everyone feeling creative as they form their own little tree from scratch. URLs: Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/2282173-3?pid=7176 Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/2282173-4?pid=7176 Category: Community | Local / Community Artist / Speaker: Thunderstruck Bonsai 727-266-6791
Suits TV Show Trivia Night

Thu., April 18, 7-9 p.m.

Top Shelf Sports Lounge

3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel Tampa

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Free

Sports & Recreation

FREE TO PLAY! Join us for a Suits Themed Trivia Night on April 18 at 7pm at our Wesley Chapel Location Make sure to reserve your spot! (813) 760-2825
Melodies & Mixtures - Matthew Frost & Co.

Thu., April 18, 7-11 p.m.

Oscura

816 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton Manatee County

Fre

Live Music

As part of Oscura's "Melodies & Mixtures" series, singer / songwriter Matthew Frost & Co. come to Bradenton for a night of good music, tasty cocktails, and light bites. Free, No Cover 941-201-4950
The Brook & The Bluff

Thu., April 18, 7 p.m.

Jannus Live

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

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$22.50

Live Music

Hotel Fiction opens. (727) 565-0550
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More

Thu., April 18, 9-10 p.m.

Coastal Creative

2201 1st Ave South, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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402-249-2445

Live Music, Performance, Civics

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and more at Coastal Creative (CC) under the gentle glow of candlelight. 402-249-2445
Docent Deep Dive

Thu., April 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thu., April 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Dalí Museum

1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Free

Museums

The Dalí will host weekly Docent Deep Dives, where an experienced Dalí Museum docent will dive deep into aspects of the Museum’s permanent collection. These lectures will offer an opportunity for docents to delve into a Dalínian topic of their choice. 7278233767
Florida Americana Music Festival

April 18-21

Florida Sand Music Ranch

85 Myers Rd., Brooksville Hernando County

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$25 & up

Live Music

This getdown is certainly an all-star cast of Florida Americana makers.
HCC Spring Dance Concert

Thu., April 18, 7:30-9 p.m., Fri., April 19, 7:30-9 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 7-9 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre @ HCC Ybor City

1411 E 11th Ave., Ybor City Tampa

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23.00

Performance

Join us for an evening of dance featuring the HCC Dance Ensemble performing works by faculty and guest choreographers. Choreographers include Christina Acosta, Helen French, Julie Harlan, Richard Allan Ploch, Sarah Walston Phillips, Jessica Williamson. Dancers include Tara Barekat, Honey Castaneda, Breanna Covais, Julia Green, Skylar McMahon, Dioscar Montesino, Chloe Melillo-Richardson, Justice Robinson, Dayleen Sanquintin, Yarienid Strubbe-Oquendo, Trinity Worrell, Zariah Wright. 813-253-7623
The Book of Mormon

Thu., April 18, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 6:30 p.m.

David A. Straz Center - Carol Morsani Hall

1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Tampa Tampa

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Theater
Shuffle League SIgn Up

Through April 20, 6 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

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Free

Sports & Recreation

Spring League Registration is LIVE! Teams of 2 to 10 people play games either Wednesday or Thursday nights at 7, 8, and 9p. Two players per game. https://app.recrec.io/dashboard
Tampa Bay CityPASS

Mondays-Sundays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through April 20

Third Party Passes Tampa

401 Channelside Drive, Tampa Hillsborough County

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$139.00

Museums, Family and Kid Events

Dive right into the fun with pre-paid access to Tampa's finest attractions 402-249-2445
The Florida Aquarium: Skip The Line

Mondays-Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 20

The Florida Aquarium

701 Channelside Drive, Tampa Channelside District

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$30.50

Family and Kid Events

Regarded as one of the top 10 aquariums in the U.S. This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Feb 23, 2024 to Apr 20, 2024 and happens every: Mondays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Tuesdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Wednesdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Thursdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Fridays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Saturdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Sundays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST 402-249-2445
ZooTampa: Fast Track Admission

Mondays-Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 20

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa Tampa

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$47.95

Learn

Get acquainted with extraordinary big cats like clouded leopards, tigers, and the mysterious Florida panther This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Feb 23, 2024 to Apr 20, 2024 and happens every: Mondays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Tuesdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Wednesdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Thursdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Fridays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Saturdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST Sundays: 9:30am - 5:00pm Timezone: EST 402-249-2445
Glazer Children's Museum: General Admission

Tuesdays-Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 20

Glazer Children’s Museum

110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa Tampa

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$18.00

Museums

Observe young children as they learn, explore, and connect with their surroundings through creative play at Tampa's non-profit children's museum 402-249-2445
Henry B. Plant Museum

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 20

Henry B. Plant Museum

401 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa Tampa

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$12.00

Museums

Discover an exceptionally distinctive historical site in the US with an independent audio tour 402-249-2445
Nature Pix Exhibition

Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 21

Gallery at Creative Pinellas

12211 Walsingham Rd, Largo Largo

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Free

Visual Art

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer, Mikhail Mansion. Mansion's avant-garde approach employs a harmonious blend of code and custom-designed electronics to amplify nature's voice. As you navigate the gallery space, you'll encounter a captivating juxtaposition of the natural world and a grid-like motif, symbolizing the intersection of code, computation, and nature's intrinsic beauty. Be a part of a matrix of sensations, where minimalist algorithmic drawings and intricate digital sculptures come to life. Mansion's creations transform live sensor data from nearby nature into bespoke sculptural forms. 7275823600

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