Looking for some way to celebrate your mom, with your mom, but don't want to deal with the traditional flowers-dinner-kiss on the cheek? Here are a trio of events taking place this weekend that are sure to be a treat for your dear old muddah.
Pinkie-lifting, tea-sipping local ladies can enjoy the MOSI Butterfly Garden Mother's Day Tea, which includes a special gift from MOSI, museum admission, an IMAX movie, and a proper high tea surrounded by beautiful, free-flying butterflies. May 9-10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sat.-Sun., Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa, $24.95 general/$19.95 children 12 and younger (reservations required), 813-987-6000, mosi.org;
If you’re searching for something with an international flair, look no further than the Indian Groove Mother’s Day event at the India Cultural Center. This dinner and dance features traditional cuisine from Cilantro and Ruchi. The Melody Makers of Tampa Bay spin out tunes from different eras of Indian music, including ghazals, geets and classical. Proceeds support WMNF’s Indian Groove radio show. Sat., May 9, 6 p.m., India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa, $25 general/$20 seniors, 813-238-8001.
Enjoy a complimentary wine bar while choosing a unique gift for the special lady in your life! With pottery, glass and artwork by 70 local artists, there's something for everyone at Tampa Artist Emporium's Mother's Day Art Mixer. Sat., May 9, 5-9 p.m., Tampa Artist Emporium, Tampa, 813-254-3443.
This article appears in May 6-12, 2009.