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Floridania Fest

Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Historic Gulfport Casino

5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport Gulfport

$5

Festivals, Market

This year Floridania Fest hosts 27 vendors selling and swapping funky Florida memorabilia like postcards, snow globes, ashtrays and other items. Whether you’re attending just to look around or get ahead on gift-buying for your grandma with the beach-themed bathroom, there are plenty of treasures to check out. Kids 14 and under get in free.—Suz Townsend/b> (727) 893-1070
'Taste' 2024

Sat., April 27, 6 p.m.

Multiple Locations

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$95 & up

Food & Drink, Festivals, Live Music

There are over 40 participating restaurants including Tampa favorites like Besito Mexican and The Dan, as well as craft brew staples like 3 Daughters, Tampa Bay Brewing Company and others. Not a beer fan? No worries, craft cocktails and NA beverages will also be pouring.
Our Town

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

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$45

Theater

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
The Kids Are Alright: Girls Rock St. Pete Youth Open Mic

Sun., Oct. 29, 4 p.m.

The Chattaway

358 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Live Music, Family and Kid Events

Once a year, the public gets to see the fruits of Girls Rock Camp’s labor when the camp stages its showcase at Jannus Live, but the confidence game doesn’t sleep. For this bi-monthly open mic series, the nonprofit welcomes youth 18 and under to a storied St. Pete restaurant to sing, dance, do comedy, improvise, and just perform. It’s a chance for kids to amplify their voices, and an opportunity for the community to support one of its tried and true local institutions. There’s a sign-up sheet available via GRC’s Facebook page, and know that the Chattaway is cash only… 727.823.1594
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
Nollywood Dreams

Fridays, Saturdays, 7 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m., Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Thursdays, 7 p.m. and Fri., May 10, 7 p.m. Continues through May 9

Freefall Theatre

6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg St. Pete

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$25-$45

Theater

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
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.
Ol' Dirty Sundays

Sundays, 9 p.m.

Crowbar - Tampa

1812 17th Street North, Tampa Tampa

$5

DJ & Dance, Live Music

Ybor City's longest-running and foremost hip-hop, soul, funk and reggae weekly featuring residents DJ Casper and DJ Fader holding it down in the Crowbar courtyard where Clam Master Jay mans the grill while local artists, clothiers and B-boys add to the ambience. Yes, Mos Def and Talib Kweli did a pop up Blackstar performance year back in the day, so don't be surprised when a special guest pops up out of nowhere. (813) 241-8600
The Thorn at Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater

Thu., April 25, 7-9:30 p.m. and Fri., April 26, 7-9:30 p.m.

Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater

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

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$52.00

Live Music, Theater, Performance

The Thorn tells the epic story of God’s love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. 7193310972
Breakaway Tampa 2024

Fri., April 26, 5 p.m.

Raymond James Stadium

4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa Tampa

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Live Music

(813) 350-6500
Palm Harbor Library: 46th Anniversary Open House

Fri., April 26, 5-7 p.m.

Palm Harbor Library

2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor North Pinellas

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FREE

Family and Kid Events

The library will be closing at 2 PM to get ready for another SPECTACULAR Open House event for all of our current and future patrons. Learn about what the library has to offer while having a fun night. Enjoy music, activities, our classic wine toss and more. This year our Open House theme is, “The Pearl of Palm Harbor”. Expect mermaids, pirates, and an under the sea themed experience! There will be grab bags for the first 300 people as well. Check our socials for updates. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Harbor Library. 7277843332
SunSips by the Bay 21+ April 26 at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Fri., April 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

249 Windward Passage, Clearwater Clearwater Beach

Get Tickets
40-75

Food & Drink

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present SunSips by the Bay: An After-Hours Experience at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on April 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. where the 21 and over crowd can unwind by the bay. Sip refreshing cocktails, groove to live music, and explore the wonders of the aquarium under the stars. Join us for a night of happy hour vibes and aquatic enchantment at SunSips by the Bay. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a mouthwatering buffet, captivating marine life, lively entertainment and panoramic views of Clearwater Bay. Adding to the excitement will be magician, Cory Van Valin. 7274411790
Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner

Fri., April 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Church of the Good Shepherd - Kirk Hall

639 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin Dunedin

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$95.00

Food & Drink

Join us for a delectable evening of great wine and delicious food! Enjoy carefully selected wines paired with mouthwatering dishes. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable evening of culinary delight and good company 7276570656
Euclid Place Presents: New Aesthetics, Radaghast, Articles, Moth Bite

Fri., April 26, 7-10 p.m.

Noisemakers

2616 Emerson Avenue South, St. Petersburg St. Pete

$10

Live Music

A night of up-and-coming bands spread headed by St. Pete shoegaze heroes Radaghast and new emo/punks New Aesthetics. Joining the bill is Fest-worthy pop punk band Articles from Gainesville, FL, and guitar wizards Moth Bite from Bradenton, FL. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the music starting promptly at 8:00 PM. Admission is just $10, and this event is open to all ages. Don't miss out on this epic lineup! 727-412-5500
Defrauded

Fri., April 26, 7-11 p.m.

Oscura

816 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton Manatee County

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$5 ADV / $10 DOS

Live Music

Tampa Hardcore Punks Defrauded return to Bradenton and Oscura alongside Palmetto's Highest Crown, The Anti-Don'ts, and Human Error! 941-201-4950
Fallen Leaves: Eckerd College International Cinema Series

Fri., April 26, 7-8:30 p.m.

Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College

4200 54th Avenue S, St Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Film

Written and directed by Aki Kaurismäki (Finnish with English subtitles, 81 minutes, 2023). The latest film from Finnish auteur Aki Kaurismäki (La Havre, The Other Side of Hope) employs his signature gentle deadpan humor to explore the lives and budding connection between two working-class Finns alienated by contemporary society. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Fallen Leaves was voted Best Film of the Year by the International Film Critics Federation. Part of the Eckerd College International Cinema Series. 7278671166
Andrés Cepeda

Fri., April 26, 7:30 p.m.

David A. Straz Center - Carol Morsani Hall

1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Tampa Tampa

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$40.50+

Live Music, Performance

Andrés Cepeda seemed to know his calling early on. He began studying piano at age 5 and wrote his first composition at 12. First as a member of Latin-rock group Poligamia and then as a solo artist, Cepeda has racked up hit after hit as well as several Latin Grammy® nominations. He’s also been a coach on Colombian television’s La Voz (The Voice) for nearly a decade. (813) 229-7827
HEART

Fri., April 26, 8 p.m.

Amalie Arena

401 Channelside Dr, Tampa Tampa

Get Tickets
$31.25-$166

Live Music

(813) 301-6500
Movie Night - Rocketman

Fri., April 26, 8-10 p.m. and Sat., April 27, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

Richey Suncoast Theatre

6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey Pasco

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$12.00

Film

Richey Suncoast Theatre presents "Rocketman". This 2019 biographical jukebox musical film is based on the life and career of British musician Elton John and the story of John's early days in England through his musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. The story is told through his music and is titled after John's 1972 song "Rocket Man". Sponsored by Farrell Plumbing and Farrell Cares. General Admission Tickets $12. Showtimes Fri 4/26 8pm, Sat 4/27 2pm and 7pm. Concessions including beer and wine will be available. 727-842-6777
Urbane Cowboys

Fri., April 26, 9-11:30 p.m.

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe

5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

Free

Live Music

Friday night with The Urbane Cowboys while enjoying dining and drinking at Ella's (813) 234-1000
Loe Shimmy

Fri., April 26, 10 p.m.

Club Skye

1509 E 8th Ave., Tampa Ybor City

Get Tickets
$35

Live Music

(813) 247-6606
Paint Your Heart Out Tampa

Sat., April 27, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Paint Your Heart Out

1202 W. Linebaugh Ave, Suite C, Tampa Hillsborough County

Free

Family and Kid Events

Our upcoming Paint Day is on April 27th, 2024. Each year, nearly 2,500 volunteers participate in the event by painting the exterior of 100 eligible homes. Please reach out to Christina Loos at [email protected] for volunteer/sponsorship opportunities. We are also seeking qualified homes to paint for 2024. To be eligible, we are looking for seniors on a fixed income or disabled persons who live in and own their home in Tampa. Residents who know of someone in their neighborhood that may qualify for this community service program can leave a message at PYHOT at (813) 258-4512. (813) 258-4512
GiGi's Fitness Acceptance Challenge

Sat., April 27, 8-11 a.m.

Gadsden Park

6901 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa Tampa

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30

Sports & Recreation

Join us on April 27, 2024, at Gadsden Park starting at 8:00 am, as we run, dash and walk our way to increased awareness and acceptance of all individuals with Down syndrome. Registration price includes a t-shirt. T-shirts are only guaranteed for registrations received by April 1st 8135448000
Moving Day Tampa Bay

Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Al Lopez Park

4810 N Himes Ave., Tampa Tampa

Free

Sports & Recreation

The Parkinson's Foundation will host the 10th anniversary of Moving Day Tampa Bay, a walk for Parkinson's, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Al Lopez Park. This event serves to raise funds, increase awareness, and celebrate the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. We invite you to join us for this impactful event. For more information or to register, visit MovingDayTampaBay.org or reach out to Kelly Sivyer at [email protected] or 813-530-2768. 813-530-2768
Free Tree Giveaway - National Arbor Day

Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Eagle Lake Park

1800 Keene Rd, Largo Largo

FREE

Festivals

Pinellas County will be hosting a free tree giveaway for Pinellas County residents at Eagle Lake Park in Largo to celebrate National Arbor Day. A variety of shade, fruit, and accent trees are available on a first come first serve basis from 9am-12pm. 7274648900
Caffeine and Chrome - Classic Cars and Coffee at Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa

Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa

361 30th Street Northeast, Ruskin Tampa Heights

Learn

Car enthusiasts, don't miss out on a great morning! Join Gateway Classic Cars as we hosts our Caffeine and Chrome event at all of our showrooms. It is the last Saturday of the month, open to the public and has NO admission fee. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee* (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event! See you there! Category: Community | Local / Community 6182713000
10th Anniversary of Annual Walk for Parkinson’s Disease

Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Al Lopez Park

4810 N Himes Ave., Tampa Tampa

Free

Outdoors

Moving Day is an inspiring fundraising event that offers a unique opportunity to connect with others on similar journeys, discover invaluable resources and foster meaningful connections. Since 2011, Moving Day events around the country have gathered over 186,000 participants and raised $45 million. For more information on how to participate in a Moving Day event near you, visit MovingDayWalk.org or call the Parkinson’s Foundation free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) for assistance in English or Spanish. 813-530-2768
A Letter Writing Social

Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Paper Seahorse

211 S Howard Ave, Tampa South Hillsborough

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FREE registration required

Literary

What is all the buzz about letter writing? Why is it so popular now? Join us for a letter writing social to learn about the magic and power of writing by hand. Learn about this worldwide movement that helps people slow down and connect in a meaningful way. Find local groups in your area and maybe start one in your own town. Includes your very own letter writing kit with resources and inspiration. It’s good to know that even though the landscape continues to shift towards screens and computers, nothing can replace that “In Real Life” joy of sending a 8132518096
Alice in Wonderland Breakfast!

Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Caddy's Indian Shores

20025 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Shores Bradenton

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Free

Food & Drink

You’re entirely bonkers if you don’t join our Alice in Wonderland breakfast 🍵🫖 Alice will be joining us at Caddy’s Indian Shores!! 🐰 🍄 On Saturday, April 27, 10AM-12PM 🗝️ We will open at 9AM 👑 Meet & greet Alice! 🥞 Breakfast menu available! 🦄 $10 Unicorn pancakes special 🍹 $5 Bloody Mary | Margaritas | Mimosas 2 ways to make your reservation! 🎟️ Get your ticket on Eventbrite - https://bit.ly/3xaM4fP 📞 Call (727) 595-3172 At Caddy’s Indian Shores 20025 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL (727) 595-3172
Princess Breakfast with Rapunzel!

Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Caddy's Madeira Beach

14080 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach Tampa

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Free

Food & Drink

Be our guest, be our guest 🕯️🎶 Princess Belle will be joining us for breakfast at our Madeira Beach location!! 🫖 (727) 308-7888