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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
Tampa Riverfest 2024

Fri., May 3 and Sat., May 4

Multiple Locations

Free

Festivals, Live Music, Family and Kid Events, Market, Food & Drink

Mike Mullis (Vagabond) A lotta things to do Ask any hip-hop head in Milwaukee, and they’ll tell you that Todd Thomas knows a lot about community. Better known as Speech, the 55-year-old founder of Arrested Development put his stamp on the 414 not just through his band’s positive, soulful, Afrocentric brand of rap, but how he moved through his community. “It was not just, ‘OK, I rapped with him’ or ‘He produced a song for me,’” DJ Bizzon told Radio Milwaukee… “they knew him, they worked with him, they met with him, they just knew where he lived. He was… (813) 274-8615
Live & Local on the Tampa Riverwalk

First Friday of every month

Riverwalk stage at David A. Straz Center

1010 N Macinnes Pl., Tampa Tampa

Free

Live Music

Weather permitting, one of downtown Tampa's best curated free live, local music series, happening outside the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
'The Skinny' on WMNF 88.5-FM

Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Free

Civics

A nhour-long news radio show airing Fridays from 11 .m.-noon on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM. Florida Phoenix reporter Mich Perry will be joined weekly by author and journalist Ben Montgomery plus CL’s Ray Roa, with appearances from guests who’ll discuss the news of the week.
Commencement Weekend!

Fri., May 3, 5-11:59 p.m. & 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 12-3 a.m.

Grove .Soho

406 South Howard Avenue, Tampa Hillsborough County

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Free

Food & Drink

Commencement Weekend! 813-895-5379
MacGrad Fest Weekend!

Fri., May 3, 6-11:59 p.m. & 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 12-3 a.m.

MacDinton's Irish Pub

405 South Howard Avenue, Tampa Tampa

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Free

Live Music, Food & Drink, Performance

MacGrad Fest Weekend! (813) 251-8999
Evening with the Chefs: Food & Fashion

Fri., May 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sheraton Sand Key Resort

1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach Clearwater Beach

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$160

Food & Drink, Learn

Eat, Drink and Support the Future of Hospitality! The Ryan Wells Foundation is making dreams come true, turning Pinellas County culinary students into local celebrity chefs at the 19th Annual Evening with the Chefs, considered one of the top culinary tasting events in Tampa Bay. Evening with the Chefs will also feature wine, spirits, craft beers, music and a live and silent auction. Since 2005, The Ryan Wells Foundation has awarded $1,267,000 in scholarships, all in support of fulfilling the dreams of deserving students and honoring the life of Ryan Wells. 877-665-4630
A Still Small Voice: International Cinema Series at Eckerd College

Fri., May 3, 7-9 p.m.

Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College

4200 54th Avenue S, St Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Film

Directed, shot, edited and co-produced by Luke Lorentzen (English, 93 minutes, 2023). This vérité-style documentary presents an immersive view of the everyday world of hospital chaplains at Manhattan’s Mount Sinai hospital during the later days of COVID. As the film follows Mati, a chaplain-in-training and her mentor, the audience is asked to consider who comforts those who comfort others and the power of grief to exhaust but also to uplift. A Still Small Voice won the U.S. Documentary Directing Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. 7278671166
The HeadTones w/Mad Moon

Fri., May 3, 8 p.m.

Dunedin Brewery

937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin Pinellas County

Free

Live Music

The Headtones have been described as a sextet that fuses electronica sounds with horns and funk. The St. Pete-based reggae outfit latest single "Best of You Too" extends into hip-hop territory, and while we're still holding out hope for the band to finally appear at next year's Reggae Rise Up (they've opened for The Wailers at Jannus before, so it's way past time), it's not uncalled for to want to hear the new experiment live.—Josh Bradley (727) 736-0606
Noan Partly

Fri., May 3, 9 p.m.

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe

5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

Free

Live Music

A recent profile from WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM explains why songwriter Noan Partly doesn’t like to put her music in a box. “People want to name things to feel like they understand it, and that kind of just causes more division,” she told the Bay area community radio station. Partly, who studied jazz in college, also shared plans to release a debut album before the fall, and you might get a taste of it when she plays this free show in Seminole Heights. (813) 234-1000
Cinco De Mayo Festival!

Fri., May 3, 12-11:59 p.m. & 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 12 a.m.-11 p.m.

Mad Beach Cantina

13205 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach Tampa

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Free

Live Music, Food & Drink, Festivals

Cinco De Mayo Festival! (727) 284-3990
HCC Dance Placement Audition

Fri., May 3, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Fri., July 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

HCC Dance Studio

1505 E Palm Avenue 2nd Floor, Tampa Tampa

FREE

Learn

Want to dance with us next semester? Various options available: Credit or audit, Degree or non-degree, Beginner to Professional, Home school & dual enrollment, Professional development 813-253-7623
First Friday Karaoke

First Friday of every month, 7-11 p.m.

Wild Rover Brewing Company

13921 Lynmar Blvd., Tampa Tampa

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$0

Karaoke

Join us for a fun-filled evening of singing and laughter at our First Friday Karaoke event at Wild Rover Brewing Company. Grab some liquid courage and get ready to enjoy a night of entertainment with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned karaoke enthusiast or just looking to have a great time, this event is perfect for everyone. Dust off your vocal cords, pick your favorite songs, and get ready to hit the stage! Unleash your inner diva or rockstar, and let's create unforgettable memories together! (813) 475-5995
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
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
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
Dueling Pianos

Third Friday of every month, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. and First Friday of every month, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Continues through Dec. 6

Guilty Sea

301 Gulf Boulevard FL, Indian Rocks Beach Pinellas County

Free

Live Music

Get ready to rock the keys! Our dueling piano show is about to hit all the right notes at Guilty Sea. Join us for a night of music, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment every first and third Friday of every month! Featuring talented key masters: Jimmy James & Jason James Music EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY EVERY DAY! $2.50 Well Cocktails | $3.50 Domestic Drafts | $4.50 House Wines | $5 Guilty Punch | $5 Captain Morgan | $5 Lunazul Margaritas 24 oz | $3 Miller Lite Bottles 727-361-2220
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.
Live Music at The Dan

Fridays, Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.

The Dan

905 N Florida Ave, Tampa Tampa

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Free

Live Music

Enjoy live music at The Dan with jazz singer, Nadya, from 6-9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays in June. (813) 318-9719
You Be the DJ

Fridays, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Big Easy Bar

1704 E 7th Ave., Ybor City Tampa

Free

DJ & Dance

Plays free songs on our TouchTunes jukebox from 10pm-1pm ever Friday while you enjoy great drinks + great people! 813-847-3328
2nd Tampa Bay Chalk Festival

Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Deuces Live , St. Pete

833 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Free, but registration is necessary

Family and Kid Events

Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project (PDAP) is hosting the 2nd Tampa Bay Chalk Festival on the Deuces on Saturday, May 4, from 9 am to 4 pm. Youth and adult artists are invited to register to take part in this free, family-friendly event! The sidewalks of 22nd Street between 7th Avenue South and 9th Avenue South on the historic Deuces will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of colorful squares as the festival brings awareness to our local and global ecological concerns through the theme “PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT: Sustaining our Future.” 727-200-2140
Pinellas Chapter Florida Native Plant Society Landscape Tour

Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Multiple Locations

South Pinellas County, St Petersburg Pinellas County

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Learn

Tour 6 landscapes utilizing Florida Native Plants. Talk to the homeowners and landscape designers to learn what wildlife they support, and what challenges homeowners have overcome in converting their traditional landscapes to native habitat. South County Tour, May 4th. North County Tour, May 11th. Approx. six gardens available to view each day. Visit in any order, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The list of tour locations, with supporting information on each, will be emailed to you upon registration. 000-000-0000
Princess Breakfast with Elena of Avalor!

Sat., May 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Caddy's Indian Shores

20025 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Shores Bradenton

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Free

Food & Drink

To everyone who has an eye for adventure! ⛰️✨ Elena of Avalor will be joining us at Caddy’s Indian Shores!! 🐯 🏰 THIS Saturday, May 4, 10AM-12PM 💎 We will open at 9AM 👑 Meet & greet Elena! 🥞 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/3xVa6Md 📞 Call (727) 595-3172 At Caddy’s Indian Shores 20025 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL (727) 595-3172
Princess Breakfast with Moana!

Sat., May 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Caddy's Madeira Beach

14080 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach Tampa

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Free

Food & Drink

The ocean is calling, and we must go 🌊🐚 Princess Moana will be joining us for breakfast at our Madeira Beach location!! 🐷 🏝️ THIS Saturday, May 4, 10AM-12PM 🐔 We will open at 9AM 🌿 Meet & greet Moana! 🥞 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/4daIAui 📞 Call (727) 308-7888 At Caddy’s Madeira Beach 14080 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL (727) 308-7888
Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

Sat., May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tampa Museum of Art

120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa Tampa

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Free

Museums

We’ve partnered with Bank of America to bring you Museums on Us. For the first weekend of every month, active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders with photo ID receive one free general admission to the Tampa Museum of Art. This offer applies to the cardholder only and excludes ticketed and special exhibitions and fundraising events. If you have any questions about visiting the Tampa Museum of Art, please call 813.274.8130. For more information about Bank of America’s Museums on Us program, visit https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture.html 8134218130
Cinco De Mayo!

Sat., May 4, 11-3 a.m.

MacDinton's Irish Pub

405 South Howard Avenue, Tampa Tampa

Free

Sports & Recreation

Gettin' down and Derby 🐎 Kentucky Derby Watch Party on Saturday, May 4! 🏇 Specials Open-6PM: 🍾 Bottomless Mimosas 🍹 Up to Half Off Liquor and Shots 👒 Dress in your Derby BEST for a FREE shot! *Daily specials may not be available during holidays or special events* At Macs Soho 405 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL (813) 251-8999
Florida Wiener Dog Derby 14 with Riverfest

Sat., May 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa Tampa

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20.00

Sports & Recreation, Family and Kid Events, Outdoors

We are celebrating 14 years of family fun and raising money for two local guest rescues: Skyway Dachshund Rescue & DARE Rescue. There are 8 total racing divisions, 7 of which are restricted to dachshunds. 1 racing division, Wiener Wannabe, is open to all small & medium dog breeds. There are 5 additional fun contests open to all breeds: Best Kisser, Best Tail, Best Nose, speed Trap and the Bad 2DA Bone obedience contest. We also have a FREE K-9 costume contest with 4 categories. The Event is Free to attend and open to the public (813) 274-8615