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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
Melody Artisans of the Crooked Thumb

Every other Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Crooked Thumb Brewery

555 10th Ave. S, Safety Harbor Pinellas County

Free

Live Music

A now seven-years running open mic style songwriters night where Josh Reilly invites artists from across the country to not only write a new song based on a prompt, but perform it in the brewery courtyard. (727) 724-5953
Arte y Café con la Curadora: Invitado especial, artista Antonio Martorell

Tue., April 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Rollins Museum of Art

1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park Orlando

Free

Visual Art

Join Curator Gisela Carbonell and special guest, artist Antonio Mortorell, for a presentation in Spanish. Coffee and pastries provided by our program sponsor, Café Don Juan. 407-646-2526
50+ Stress-Free Singles Social

Tue., April 30, 7-10 p.m.

Charann's Tavern

6748 Memorial Highway, Tampa Tampa

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Free: USD 0.00

Festivals

Escape the ordinary with our Singles Social at Charann's Tavern this Tuesday. More than just a sports bar, Charann's is a gathering place where laughter flows as freely as the drinks, and new connections are made in the most relaxed setting. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS NIGHT: WARM AND WELCOMING Charann's Tavern strikes the perfect balance between a cozy tavern feel and the excitement of a social hub. COME FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE COMPANY: Enjoy our event night drink specials and don't miss the cheesesteak everyone talks about. Arriving early lets you explore the full menu! 813-524-6409
50+ Free Singles Social

Tue., April 30, 7-10 p.m.

Charann's Tavern

6748 Memorial Highway, Tampa Tampa

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Free: USD 0.00

Festivals

Escape the ordinary with our Singles Social at Charann's Tavern this Tuesday. More than just a sports bar, Charann's is a gathering place where laughter flows as freely as the drinks, and new connections are made in the most relaxed setting. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS NIGHT: WARM AND WELCOMING Charann's Tavern strikes the perfect balance between a cozy tavern feel and the excitement of a social hub. COME FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE COMPANY: Enjoy our event night drink specials and don't miss the cheesesteak everyone talks about. Arriving early lets you explore the full menu! 813-524-6409
Fresh Squeezed: Emerging Artists in Florida Exhibition Opening

Through June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Morean Arts Center

719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Visual Art

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
I Keep the Ladders Clean: 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Mondays-Saturdays. Continues through May 4

USF Contemporary Art Museum

3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa Tampa

Free

Museums

CAM Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm This eagerly anticipated annual exhibition features Master's Thesis work by the 3rd year Master of Fine Arts candidates in the USF School of Art and Art History. The 2024 exhibition, titled I Keep the Ladders Clean, features artists Ainaz Alipour, Tisha Benson, Caroline Colby, Mason Dowling, Andrew King, Manantial, Harsh K Sharma, Tanner Simon, and Amber Toplisek. 813-974-4133
“Through her Eyes: Women Photographers in Tampa Bay”

Through June 24

The University of Tampa - Ferman Center for the Arts - Charlene A. Gordon Theater

214 N Blvd, Tampa Downtown Tampa

Free

Visual Art

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
Tuesday Trivia Night

Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Florida Avenue Brewing Co. (Seminole Heights)

4315 N Florida Ave., Tampa Seminole Heights

Food & Drink

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AT WEEKLY TRIVIA NIGHT. Get ready to put your brain to the test! Timeless Entertainment hosts weekly trivia night at Florida Avenue Brewing Co. in Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL! Every week, we’ll have a different set of challenging trivia questions covering a variety of topics, from pop culture and history to science and current events. So dust off your knowledge base and get ready for an exciting night out! First, Second & 3rd Place winners will receive prizes! 1 (813) 358-2927
The Remix: Shuffle's Open Mic Night

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Shuffle

2612 N Tampa St., Tampa Tampa Heights

Free

Live Music

Every Tuesday night Shuffle and Brokenmold Entertainment host Tampa Bay's best open mic night. Always free to perform and to observe. Everyone is welcome. Brokenmold Entertainment PresentsTHE REMIX: A Shuffle Open MicHosted By: Tone I.E.Music By: DeeJay Kellan (see him to sign up)All music genres welcome8PM - No Cover to attend or perform * NEW FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS COMING SOON *food/drink specials --> PBR $4, GIN or VODKA REMIX $6, canned wine 2 for $8, single tacos $3, chips & salsa $2 - - pull up this Tuesday IN-DOOR & OUTDOOR SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS A special featured artist every week! (813) 450-3797
Black Horse Theatre Presents SOMETHING BLUE in the Tully Levin Gallery

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA)

515 22nd Street South, St Petersburg St. Pete

Free and open to the public

Performance, Visual Art

*The show runs from June 9th through June 30th and is free and open to the public. Tickets for the opening on June 9th are $25. Limited seating. 727.900.5773
Free Dress Give Away - Limited Spots Available

Ongoing, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Valhalla Resale, Inc.

6112 Central Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

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Free

Civics

Valhalla Resale was gifted about 200 dresses to distribute to the community from a generous donor. How it will work: The dress give away is intended for students 9-12 attending prom. We're limiting the number of students looking for dresses to 2 students every half an hour. You'll book your preferred appointment and you'll have 30 minutes to browse through the dresses, try on, and select 1 dress from our gifted dresses. As Valhalla Resale is a clothing store, please refrain from spending the allotted 30 minutes looking at the store's inventory until you've selected your free dress. 8132313344
Food trucks at Common Dialect Beer Works

Tuesdays-Sundays

Common Dialect

5023 North Florida Ave., Tampa Tampa

Free

Food & Drink

With very few exceptions, Seminole Heights brewery Common Dialect Beer Works hosts food trucks Tuesday-Sunday. Visit the website for hours and truck information.
Downtown Tampa Food Tour

Tuesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

Malio's Prime Steakhouse

400 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa Downtown Tampa

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98.00

Food & Drink

Explore downtown Tampa on a guided walking food tour. Tour visits Malio's Prime Steakhouse, Spain Restaurant, and The Dan for amazing food and adult beverages at every stop. Dessert and coffee stop bonus. 18133104401
Trivia Tuesday

Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Wild Rover Brewing Company

13921 Lynmar Blvd., Tampa Tampa

$0

Family and Kid Events

Join us every Tuesday at Wild Rover Brewing Company for Trivia Tuesday at 7:30PM. Our trivia is best suited for teams of 6, but teams of 2-10 people all participate in the fun. 7 rounds with General Knowledge, Current Events, Audio, Picture, & other categories. Win prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd! (813) 475-5995
Anything Goes open mic tuesdays

Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

The Fringe Theatre

1624 E 7th Ave Ste 307, Tampa Ybor City

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Pay What You Can

Performance, Comedy, Theater

The Fringe's weekly open mic, open to all performance disciplines, with a fully operational theatre! Come and perform, or come and just watch! Bring tracks, videos, request lighting, and more. Let's cross pollinate our communities and create new things! Get fringey. Pay What You Can, 5 min limit. Perform and receive a free (non-alcoholic) drink. BYOB. 3473589682
Shawn Brown

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Pete’s Place

4145 Henderson Blvd., Tampa Tampa

Free

Live Music

One of the longest running names in the jazz scene, Brown is a bonafide Hammond god and always ready to lead open jams like this one that happens on Tuesday nights. All players are welcome to bring their own instruments or use some of the house gear. 813-282-9039
Radio St. Pete 96.7 FM Live Broadcast: Deb Ruby & June Bunch, Tour Send-Off!

Wed., May 1, 7-8 p.m.

Thrive DTSP

136 4th St North, Ste 201, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Live Music

Local musicians Deb Ruby and June Bunch broadcast live on Radio St. Pete, 97.6 FM, before heading off on tour! Tangle your eardrums in ethereal folk melodies! With influences like Stevie Nicks and Mazzy Star, expect spellbinding serenades accompanied by ukulele and acoustic guitar. Join the crowd at Thrive DTSP on Wednesday, May 1st, from 7-8PM, and listen to the singer-songwriters serenade the city before heading north for the mountains. (727) 933-9280
Memory Mornings

Every other Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m. Continues through May 29

Chihuly Collection

720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Visual Art

Memory Mornings is a FREE program for those living with dementia and their care partners. Memory Morning participants will receive a 45-minute private tour of the Chihuly Collection before opening hours, followed by a 45-minute guided art activity inspired by one of the glass pieces in the Chihuly Collection. Memory tours meet every other Wednesday at the Chihuly Collection, located at 720 Central Ave in St. Petersburg from 9am – 10:30am. We look forward to sharing a meaningful connection with you at the Morean through art! Max group size is 8 students with 8 care partners,16 total per program. If 7278227872
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

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

Museums

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
Free Yoga at Midtown Tampa

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 18

Midtown Tampa, Midtown Commons

3659 Midtown Drive, Tampa Tampa

FREE

Outdoors

Namaste by the Bay comes to Midtown Tampa! Grab your mat and join Alex for an all-levels power flow class on the turf in the beautiful outdoor Midtown Commons. We will focus on building strength and mobility through mindful movement while connecting with our breath (and community!) Visit our website for registration + Check for updates/cancellations 407-233-9615
Ukulele Beginner Workshops

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through May 8

Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center

329 S Bayshore Blvd, Safety Harbor Clearwater

free

Learn

TBUS Ukulele Beginner Workshop part 1--6:30 pm on Wednesdays 3/6, 4/3, 5/1. Workshop part 2--6:30 pm on Wednesdays 2/14, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8. Learn all about the different ukulele sizes, how to hold, tune, strum, and play a few chords. Attendees will learn new songs, strumming techniques, and info for continued education & events. TBUS requests sign-in online: www.meetup.com/tampabayukes 727-724-1525
Free Trivia Night in Tampa

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 30

Top Shelf Sports Lounge

3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel Tampa

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Free

Food & Drink

Put your thinking caps on and join us for Trivia Night every Wednesday! (813) 760-2825
Wing Wednesday

Wednesdays, 3-10 p.m.

Big Easy Bar

1704 E 7th Ave., Ybor City Tampa

Free

Food & Drink

Big Easy Ybor City's Wing Wednesday —visit us for $1 wings every Wednesday. This dine-in special is accompanied by our daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm.
Rock the Park Tampa

First Thursday of every month, 6:30-9:45 p.m.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa Tampa

Free

Live Music

Downtown Tampa's 13-year-old free, family and pet-friendly showcase of the Bay area's best homegrown musicians, taking place the first Thursday of every month at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (with the occasional detour to Water Works Park when a special event takes over The Curt). (813) 274-8615
Clean Air Fair 2024

Thu., May 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

William F. Poe Plaza

200 N. Franklin Street, Tampa Downtown Tampa

Free

Learn

The EPC is pleased to host the award-winning Clean Air Fair 2024 in celebration of May as Clean Air Month. Recognizing that it takes a community effort, dedication, and your good work to accomplish that, the theme this year is "Show YOU Care – Luv That Air!" The free lunchtime event will include a variety of environmental exhibitors from around the County, along with health information, complimentary refreshments and food samples, nature exhibits, prize drawings, live music, and an Arbor Day giveaway of free tree saplings to interested attendees. There is no fee to attend or exhibit. 8136272600
The Journey That Transcends the Surface

Thu., May 2, 7-9 p.m.

OXH Gallery

1624 E 7th Ave, Tampa Ybor City

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Literary

OXH Gallery has invited HCCFL gallery students to join Angelika Kollin in discussing her body of work and her peripatetic life journey. This panel discussion will touch upon Kollin’s creative process, the international recognition of her work, the “tools” in her art repertoire and the way she goes about deciding on which subjects to photograph. The panel will be organized by OXH Gallery and moderated by founder/director Odeta Xheka. 917-627-1531
Truly, Madly, Deeply: An Evening with Alexandria Bellefleur

Thu., May 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Tombolo Books

2153 1st Ave S., St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Free, Please RSVP!

Literary

Sparks fly when a lovelorn romance novelist and a divorce lawyer who has sworn off relationships agree to cohost a podcast series offering dating advice to viewers! Truly, Madly, Deeply is the next steamy queer rom-com from Lambda Literary Award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur, and she is stopping by Tombolo Books to tell us all about it! Bellefleur will be chatting with fellow romance author Alicia Thompson! 7277559456
Stroller Sculpt at Midtown Tampa

Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Dec. 19

Midtown Tampa, Midtown Commons

3659 Midtown Drive, Tampa Tampa

FREE

Outdoors

Calling all moms! Certified pre/postnatal fitness instructor Sam Freed, is hosting an energizing 45-minute full-body, low-impact workout that focuses on strength, mobility, and breathwork. This class is safe for all levels and will recur every Thursday. Strollers and babies are welcome! Visit our website to register + Check for updates and cancellations 407-233-9615
Art on the House

Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 19

Tampa Museum of Art

120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa Tampa

Donation Based

Museums

Every Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, the Tampa Museum of Art offers Art on the House where admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tampa with exhibitions that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art. Beginning at 4 pm every Thursday, walk up to the Welcome Desk and tell the Visitor Experience and Engagement Representatives the admission price you chose to pay for your visit to the museum. Any donation amount is welcome 8132748130