Weekend Top 10: Think Outside the Chocolate Box for Valentine’s Day! Uniquely Curated Ideas Just for You!
Sure, you could go to dinner, but LOVE is WILD! So, use your imagination a little and let Registry Tampa Bay help you find outrageously romantic, unique, or just plain bizarre ways to share Cupid’s weekend with the one(s) you adore! Thursday The Amazing Acro-Cats Stageworks Theatre, Tampa The Amazing Acro-Cats, featured in the Netflix series Cat People, are coming to Tampa! This troupe of trained house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind, 90 minute purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls, and performing other feats of agility and acrobatics. The show finale is the only all-cat band in the world: Tuna and the Rock Cats! The Rock Cats play guitar, drums, and piano, and they’ve been joined by the Jazz Cats on saxophone, trumpet, and clarinet. The Acro-Cats tour to support Rock Cats Rescue. Now through Sunday, February 15th Find tickets and more information HERE. The Niceties The Studio @620, St. Pete Set in a university office, The Niceties centers on a meeting between a progressive white professor and her Black student that spirals into a fierce, deeply human debate about race, power, history, and who gets to control the narrative. What begins with good intentions exposes uncomfortable truths about privilege, identity, and the limits of civility. Smart, unsettling, and often darkly funny, The Niceties doesn’t offer easy answers—but it invites audiences into the tension, the questions, and the conversation we’re still learning how to have. Thursday, February 12th – Sunday, February 15th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Final Weekend: 51st Annual International Miniature Art Show Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Tarpon Springs The Miniature Art Society of Florida celebrates its fifty-first year with a spectacular exhibition of more than 600 exquisite miniature works from around the globe and more than 100 miniatures from the Society’s permanent collection. Throughout the duration of the exhibition, visitors can talk to and observe artists while they demonstrate their techniques including oil painting, scrimshaw, drawing, sculpture and more. Many artists create their work under magnification, using a variety of mediums and methods and the tiniest of brushes for paintings. Demonstrators may come from as far away as England, Canada, and across the United States and Florida. Now – Sunday, February 15th Find tickets and more information HERE. Friday Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa The Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival is set to ignite the heart of Tampa on February 14th at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. This vibrant event invites enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a flavorful celebration of craft brews, fine bourbons, and mouthwatering barbecue. With a lively atmosphere and a community-focused vibe, attendees can expect a day filled with delicious tastings, live music, and engaging activities that bring people together to savor the best of Southern culture. Festivalgoers will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of local and regional beers and bourbons, while expertly prepared BBQ from top vendors offers a tantalizing culinary experience. Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Friday & Saturday, February 13th & 14th Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE. St. Pete’s Super Greek Festival St. Stefano’s Greek Orthodox Church, St. Pete St. Petersburg’s beloved Greek Festival returns with a fresh new theme for Valentine’s Weekend! Join in for three days of authentic Greek flavors, live music & dancing, and sweet Valentine’s-inspired treats — all while celebrating Greek culture, joy, and community. Rain or shine, we welcome everyone with open arms and invite you to ignite your inner “Kefi” – the unique Greek spirit of joy, passion, and exuberance. “Our festival’s mission is simple but now we added extra love!” GREEK FOOD + DANCE + FUN + LOVE = OPA! Friday, February 13th – Sunday, February 15th Find hours, schedules and more information HERE. Saturday Collard Green Festival The Woodson African American Museum, St. Pete Celebrating Black History Month: Now in its ninth year, the free, family-friendly festival brings together over 18,000 attendees to celebrate Black culture, history, health equity, and community empowerment in a most delicious way. Here’s some of what you can expect: Over 200 Local Vendors showcasing unique products and services. Youth Entrepreneurship Row featuring 10 young entrepreneurs from the Youth Accelerator Program, sponsored by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. FREE Collard Green Giveaway courtesy of WP Rawl Farms. Community Resources offering health screenings, blood pressure checks, and more. Live Music & Entertainment powered by Jarrish Martin Entertainment with bands, surprise recording artists, and more! The Ultimate Collard Green Cook-Off featuring Tampa Bay’s finest chefs – You be the judge! The Family Zone brought to you by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, with tree climbing, a soccer and mock-fishing clinic, story time w/ Dr. B., games, face painting, and family fun. The Inkclusive Pages Book Fair, A festival within a festival! Cooking Demos & Fitness Demonstrations …and so much more! Saturday, February 14th @9am – 4pm Find more information HERE. Localtopia 2026 Williams Park, DTSP Billed as “A Community Celebration of All Things Local,” Localtopia has been attracting huge crowds to downtown St. Pete for a lucky 13 years – lucky for all of us that is. Here is some of what you can expect: *Makers & Merchants: Art & Handcrafted Goods* Villages in Williams Park: Arts Village | Family Village | Health & Wellness Village | All Things Plants Village*Local Thirst Stations Selling Local Beer in Cans & Canned Wine *Draft Beer Central: Local Breweries Pouring Their Own Brews + 2 Draft Beer Trucks (corner of 2nd Ave & 3rd St) *Boutiques | Vendors on Wheels | More Artists & Artisans + Collectives | Gourmet Food | Home Decor | DJs | Literary Corner | Street Fun *NEW FOR 2026: 2nd ST between 2nd and 3rd Avenues – Even more local goodness + “Wall of Local Love” *Live Local
Weekend Top 10: Best Super Bowl Parties, Valentines & Mardi Gras Events – State Fair Comes to Town and Much More!
This weekend is packed with great events including Super Bowl parties, the FL State Fair, Shen Yun, Mardi Gras celebration, BungalowFest, and so much more! Don’t miss a beat – let Registry Tampa Bay help you find the most fun a weekend can hold! Thursday 2026 Florida State Fair Florida State Fairground, Tampa Get ready for America’s sunniest celebration and the best of Florida for twelve days of unforgettable food, rides, attractions, animals and fun. It’s time, once again, for the Forida State Fair! This has become a mainstay event in Tampa Bay and so many look forward to it each and every year. This year the Fair is specially themed for a special red, white and blue surprises for America’s 250th Birthday in our own Florida way. There are themed days and special surprise events thought-out the run of the fair, so don’t miss the fun! Now through February 16th Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE. Friday Shen Yun Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater, DTSP Every year, Shen Yun unveils an entirely new lineup of dances, musical scores, and songs. At the core of Shen Yun’s performances is a series of short dance numbers, each about five-minutes long. These range in style from classical Chinese dance and story-based dance to China’s diverse ethnic and folk-dance forms. In a collection of short pieces, the audience travels from legends of the culture’s creation eons ago to stories of compassion and courage in China today; from snowy mountaintops to vast, boundless grasslands; and from celestial palaces in the highest heavens down to the dusty plateaus of the Middle Kingdom. Friday, February 6th – Sunday, February 8th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Opening: The Trail to Oregon! Lab Theatre Project, Tampa Here’s a unique theater experience for you! The Trail to Oregon! is an original musical produced by Starkid Productions and was performed in Chicago in the summer of 2014. It is also the most historically accurate musical portraying the Oregon Trail – the game – to date; featuring 12 “educational” songs, a set precisely replicating the trail’s landscape, and appearances from famous historical figures, such as: Henry McDoon, Cletus Jones, and Cornwallis. The show will change every night – not only does the audience get to name the family, but they will also decide the ultimate fate of one of our travelers! Opens Friday, February 6th – Sunday, February 15th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Saturday For a Good Cause: Birdies in Paradise Charity Golf Tournament Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club, Seminole Get ready to “Tee off for Good” with a day of high swings, exclusive prizes, and unforgettable memories at the Junior League of St. Petersburg’s Charity Golf Tournament. As one of hundreds of Junior League chapters across the world, the St. Pete chapter is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI). Established in 1931, The Junior League of St. Petersburg plays an integral part in the development, improvement, and support of the communities of St. Petersburg. Saturday, February 7th @7am Find tickets and more information HERE. 27th Annual BungalowFest Home Tour 2026 – Kenwood Kenwood Neighborhood, St. Pete This highly anticipated event offers an inspiring exploration of the architectural charm and character that defines Historic Kenwood. This year’s tour will feature homes ranging from 97 to 106 years old and a high concentration of Craftsman Bungalows. We are also thrilled to celebrate the Centennial birthday of St. Pete High School, the nation’s first million-dollar high school. BungalowFest is more than just a home tour, it’s a celebration of design, community, and creativity. Proceeds directly benefit neighborhood initiatives including community care programs, support for local artists, beautification and maintenance projects, and vibrant gatherings that bring neighbors together year-round. Saturday, February 7th @10am Find tickets and more information HERE. Mardi Gras in the Grand Central District 36th St. & Central Ave., St. Pete Walk the 2600, 2500 block of Central Ave, and 1st Ave S. Discover hidden gems, special offers, and unique experiences at participating local businesses. From shops and boutiques to restaurants and bars, there’s something for everyone! Enjoy the festivities and embrace the spirit of Mardi Gras right here in the Grand Central District. What to Expect: Live music and entertainment Local vendors and unique finds Crawfish Boil! Saturday, February 7th @12pm – 5pm Find more information HERE. Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest Williams Park, DTSP St Petersburg Beer Wine and Spirits Fest is your all access pass to try beer, wine and spirits from around the world. Enjoy a Day at Williams Park with your favorite local brew or exotic wine. Guests will enjoy beer, wine and spirit samples for the session paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games. General admission and VIP experiences available. Saturday, February 7th !1pm – 4:30pm Find tickets and more information HERE. 15th Annual Cars & Couture – Scarlet Night The Motor Enclave Event Center, Tampa You know if it’s about cars, Registry Tampa Bay is all over it! It’s elegant, it’s visually stunning, it’s a glamorous mash-up – It’s Tampa Bay’s Most Fashionable black-tie gala. Enjoy a spectacular night featuring exotic cars, high-fashion runway moments, live music, art exhibits, dazzling performers, dinner, and surprises throughout the evening. (Red Attire Required) Saturday, February 7th @6pm – 10pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Sunday Heartizaar 2026 St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, St. Pete Calling all art lovers and lovers of handmade oddities! HEARTIZAAR returns to the historic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club on Sunday February 8, 2026.Shop TWO HUGE ROOMS filled with dozens of local makers and find that special something you’ll love or that will make the perfect gift for your spooky valentine.Food trucks and shuffleboard play included! Free admission, all are welcome! Sunday, February 8th @3pm – 8pm Find more information HERE. **Superbowl Sunday Watch Parties**
Weekend Top 10: The Pirates Are Coming! So is a Huge Art Show, a Unicorn, and a Rocket Man! All Explained HERE!
No weekend is ever dull in our community! Let Registry Tampa Bay help you zero in on finding the best weekend entertainment for YOU! Guaranteed, you’ll find something you love right here in your Weekend Top 10! Theater Thursday The Pink Unicorn – Presented by Story Keepers The Studio @620 & The Werk Gallery This affirming, lovely play has been touring around neighborhoods, presented in living rooms and back yards to great attention and acclaim. This weekend The Pink Unicorn comes to two beloved venues so that more people may enjoy its powerful message. The Pink Unicorn follows Trisha Lee, a Christian widow doing her best to hold her small Texas world together when her child comes out as genderqueer and starts a Gay-Straight Alliance at school. The town erupts. Her church revolts. Her family fractures. And Trisha? She has to decide what love really means when it costs you something. Told with biting humor, southern warmth, and startling vulnerability, this story is a hand-extended in the dark — asking us to walk beside someone we may not fully understand yet. Thursday & Friday, January 29th & 30 – Studio @620 Saturday & Sunday, January 31st & February 1st Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. God of Carnage Presented by Tampa Repertory Theatre HCC Performing Arts Center – Studio Theatre, Tampa This dark comedy is a Best Play Tony winner and, though the premise is simple enough, the conflict that erupts between the main characters represents an analysis of much larger societal issues and questions. If you’re looking for compelling theater with thought provoking and finely crafted dialogue, this show id definitely for you! “Two sets of parents come together to discuss the misbehavior of their children and are reminded that people don’t necessarily become more civilized just because they grow up. We’re excited to share this comedy of manners – without the manners.” Emilia Sargent Producing Artistic Director, TampaRep Preview Thursday, January 29th Opening Friday, January 30th – February 15th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Final Weekend! – Touching the Void Stageworks Theater, Tampa Touching the Void recounts Joe Simpson’s struggle for survival after an accident leaves him stranded with a shattered leg on Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes. His climbing partner, Simon Yates, attempts a near impossible rescue, but when Joe disappears over an ice cliff, Simon, battered by freezing winds and tethered to his injured partner, makes the heart-wrenching decision to cut the rope. Now – Sunday, February 1st Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Friday Pinellas Medieval Faire DK Farms, Largo Come one, come all for a non-stop, four-day family adventure! Your fairytale comes to life in our 4th annual Medieval Fair. Filled with thrilling entertainment, food & drink, unique shops, and a fantasy adventure like no other in our area. Enjoy a stroll through the farm to see the many animals that live here. Adventure awaits with Pony Rides, Miniature Golf, Animal Feeding, Wine Tastings and more! Enjoy our incredible Artisan Market and Live Music. Be Entertained with Archery, Rides, and Tomato Throwing. arrive during your ticket time you decide. Friday, January 30th – Sunday, February 1st Find tickets and more information HERE. Saturday **Registry Spotlight Event** Gasparilla Pirate Fest Downtown Tampa Waterfront & Other Sites, Tampa Gasparilla is Tampa’s signature event, celebrated annually since 1904 and hosted by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. The Jose Gasparilla II, carrying hundreds of fierce pirates, sails to Tampa in search of the Key to the City. The ship and its accompanying flotilla travel north across the Bay and into Seddon Channel before they come ashore at the Tampa Convention Center. Once reaching their destination, our favorite scallywags will raise the flags, mark their territory, and take the Gasparilla celebration on land. The ensuing parade is followed by the Pirate Fest celebration(s) put on by The Seminole Hardrock. It’s an amazing day that only Tampa Bay can claim! Here is a guide by Fox 13 that gives more details about navigating the events. Saturday, January 21st @10am – 8pm Find tickets more information HERE. 53rd Annual Art Festival Beth-El 400 Pasadena Ave S, St. Pete For over half a century, this has been consistently one of the most anticipated arts events in Tampa Bay. Art Festival Beth-El is an invitational, judged, indoor and outdoor exhibit and sale of original artwork including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, sculpture, metal, wood, ceramics, and jewelry. Art Festival Beth-El continues to grow in popularity and attracts over 10,000 people from Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. Art Festival Beth-El showcases 170+ national and international award-winning artists. This highly acclaimed fine art exhibit and sale is well known as one of the premier shows in the Southeastern United States. Saturday, January 31st – Monday, February 2nd Find schedules, and more information HERE. United Mural Fest @5663 Studios @5663, Pinellas Park Free and open to all Join artists and neighbors for MuralFest@5663, a free community art event in Pinellas Park that kicks off the UNITED Mural Project — a large-scale public artwork celebrating diversity, creativity, and togetherness. Hosted by Studios@5663, this one-day public art festival will feature mural painting, live music, local makers, and family-friendly activities. Led by The Artist Jones, Miss Crit, Alyssa Marie, Freeman, James Hartzell, and John Gascot, the UNITED mural will transform the west wall into a lasting symbol of what can be achieved when many voices paint one story. Organized by John Gascot and Urban Dog Studio in partnership with Diversity Arts 501(c)(3), MuralFest@5663 invites the community to come together for a day of creativity, connection, and celebration. Saturday, January 31st @11am Find more information HERE. Open House! Suntan Art Center, St. Pete Check out Suntan Art Center in their new location on 19th Street S. This fundraising event is free and open to the public and will have live music, snacks, drinks, and of course,
Weekend Top 10: Bulls, Adultery, Jazz, Merry-Go-Rounds & Teeth??? Make it Make Sense Right Here on Registry Tampa Bay!
Run the full gambit of unique and fun events this weekend – compelling new theater, bull riding, great jazz, marathon running, and so much more. Find the coolest curated events right here, then get out there and have a great time! New Theater Thursday Opening: The Scarlett Letter American Stage, DTSP In this reimagined exploration of “original sin,” Hester Prynne navigates a society that frowns upon women who dare to think, love, or rebel. Can she carve her own path and raise her daughter as a “fallen woman” in the Massachusetts Bay colony? Shame and secrets intertwine as Hester, her guilt-ridden lover, and vengeful husband confront the big question: What sins are truly “unforgivable”? In this reimagining of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s seminal work, discover how violence, superstition, and hard truths shape the America we know today. Look for former WT10 columnist, David Warner, making his American Stage Debut! Break legs all! Now – Sunday, February 15th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. **Registry Spotlight Event** Celebrating new work and exceptional talent is definitely worth shining a spotlight on! Get out to see as many of these works as you can! 8th Annual Dunedin International Film Festival Multiple Locations, Dunedin The 8th Annual DIFF starts this weekend, and it’s set to be the most exciting celebration of film yet! Come to the heart of Downtown Dunedin, for four unforgettable days of independent cinema, local talent, and international creativity. From gripping thrillers to soul-stirring dramas, DIFF is bringing the very best in storytelling to the screen. Whether you’re a die-hard cinephile or new to the world of film, there’s something for everyone at this must-attend festival. Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in four days of film, fun, and unforgettable moments. DIFF 2026 is going to be bigger and better than ever before! Opens Thursday, January 22nd – Sunday, January 25th Find tickets, schedules, locales, and more information HERE. Drilled! by Bill Leavengood The Studio @620, St. Pete Bill Leavengood writes hilarious plays about familiar local lure and so much more, and I’m here for it! From the Writer/Director of Webb’s City, comes this rollicking song and dance political satire that joyfully skewers right and left-wing fanatics, the health care system, the Executive Office, the 1% and, of course, dentists! With Music & Musical Direction by Constantine Grame and Book, Lyrics and Direction by Bill Leavengood, DRILLED! The Final Term? tells the tale of Larry the Laborer, a blue-collar celebrity and conservative icon who helped his party win the White House. Now – Sunday, January 25th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Clearwater Carnival Countryside Mall, Clearwater No matter how old you get, there’s just something that appeals to your inner child when you walk the midway, play the games, ride the rides, and eat amazingly delicious fried things. Come out to Countryside Mall, bring the fam, and just have an old-fashioned good time. There’s lots of great live entertainment too, so put it on the calendar and remember the times of your life. Opens Thursday, January 22nd – February 1st Find tickets, wristbands, schedules, and more information HERE. Friday PBR: Buckin’ in the Bay Benchmark International Arena, Tampa PBR events have grown to include over 800 cowboys from around the world who compete in international bull riding events. This weekend, they come to Benchmark to show off their skills and thrill audiences. PBR has rapidly transformed one of the fastest-growing sports in America into a worldwide phenomenon. Capitalizing on the popularity of bull riding around the world, and the growing appeal of cowboy values, the PBR has attracted many international athletes who travel to the United States to compete exclusively in the world’s elite bull riding tour. Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE. Opening: Truth Will Out TheatreFor, Clearwater “Come see Shakespeare unleashed!” Nobody produces fascinating new takes on Shakespeare like Dee O’Brien. If you know, you know. So, how about Improv on Stratford on Avon? Sounds hilarious. Featuring the few, the proud, and the certifiably insane, this production explores truth, appearance, and reality in staged scenes from of the Bard’s most beloved plays – The Tamong of the Shrew, Macbeth, King Lear, and A Midsommer Night’s Dream. And it’s all UNREHEARSED and performed without fear. These are some of my favorite productions at TheatreFor, so check it out. Opens Friday, January 23rd – Sunday, February 8th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Saturday 5th Annual Pinellas TacoFest England Brothers Park, Pinellas Park Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with an assortment of tacos, delicious indulgences, tasty competitions, and lively music. The fun begins Saturday, January 24th 10am-7pm and continues Sunday, January 25th 10am-5pm. Find the best local food trucks for the ultimate taco experience featuring rich, enchanting combinations of flavor, color and texture that leave your taste buds craving more. Participating chefs will be competing for the Best Taco in Tampa Bay in chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and other categories. The competition will be fierce as contenders vie for these tacoriffic awards! Saturday & Sunday, January 24th & 25th Find schedules and more information HERE. Clearwater Marathon & Running Festival Clearwater Beach Course (Start in Sand Key Park), Clearwater It’s a weekend “runcation!” The All Day Running Co. Clearwater Marathon & Running Festival is home to America’s #1 beach and is just 22 miles from Tampa on Florida’s stunning west coast. All of our courses in the Clearwater Running Festival take you past some of the most beautiful scenery with spectacular views of the Gulf, Inner Coastal and city. Finisher medals, post-race refreshments, overall and age group awards are just some of the take aways from this popular event. The two-day festival welcomes runners and walkers of all levels, kicking off Saturday with a 5K before expanding on Sunday to a half marathon, half marathon relay,
Weekend Top 10: Film Fests and Tacos, and Kites, Oh My! It’s a Weekend Packed with Diverse Events for All. Check it Out Right HERE!!
From tacos and tequila to iconic comedy shows and film festivals- from kite flying, to great new theater – there are just so many interesting and unique activities this weekend to suit every taste. Registry Tampa Bay helps you find your bliss this and every weekend! Thursday The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park, St. Pete The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast. The annual show takes place at Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. The show will feature an impressive lineup of powerboats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot tent housing an extensive selection of marine gear, accessories, and equipment. Both new and brokerage boats will be on display and whether you’re looking for a center console fishing boat, a yacht, a sailboat, or a kayak, you’ll find it here along with a comprehensive selection of marine gear and accessories. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary show attractions like seminars, kids fishing clinics, and on-water boat training courses with the Annapolis School of Seamanship (ASOS) and Progressive. Thursday – Sunday, January 15th – 18th Find more information HERE. **Registry Spotlight Event** This is a much-anticipated film festival that celebrates both St. Pete and filmmaking in general. Opportunities are afforded to many up-and-coming filmmakers, and so, appropriately, the spotlight shines on th Sunshine City Film Festival this weekend! Sunshine City Film Festival Various Locations, St. Pete Known for being one of the most engaging film festivals in the Tampa Bay Area, each year we strive to show our growth and create even bigger opportunities for filmmakers and film lovers from all over the Tampa Bay Area and beyond. We are truly grateful for this recognition and honored to serve our community in this capacity. We sincerely take pride in knowing that the work and the effort we put to Shining a light on this art form in our community and the amazingly talented people doing it, is making an impact and helping to change lives. Now – Monday, January 19th Find tickets, locations, screening schedules, and more information HERE. Opening: The Comedy of Errors Presented by Jobsite Theater Straz Center, Jaeb Theatre, Tampa You’re in for a groovy time, baby! Shakespeare’s quintessential comedy is set against the backdrop of 1960s! The Comedy of Errors is sure to leave both the Bardophile and Shakespeare novice in stitches. Like, hey, daddy-o — wherefore art thou Dromio? A stranger arrives in town only to find that everyone knows his name but thinks he’s someone else. In this fairy tale of a farce believed to be one of the Shakespeare’s earliest (and shortest), everyday miracles, mistaken identity and double, double (oh what trouble!) vision makes for a brisk evening of laughs! Opens Thursday, January 15th – February 8th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Final Weekend – Gruesome Playground Injuries The Off Central, St. Pete Spanning three decades, Gruesome Playground Injuries charts the magnetic connection between two childhood friends drawn together through pain, accidents, and unseen wounds of the heart. From hospital beds to schoolyards, their lives collide in moments both comic and devastating, revealing an unconventional love story that is as raw as it is unexpectedly hilarious. With biting humor and piercing honesty, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s acclaimed play explores how we search for intimacy within the fractures that shape us. Now through Sunday, January 18th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Friday 29th Annual Treasure Island Kite Festival 10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island (Behind the Thunderbird Hotel) Watch the skies over the beach at Treasure Island fill with acres of color and motion. Relive childhood, hang with neighbors and friends, and just be happy! Kites can do that you know. I’m smiling just thinking about it. It’s also technical and scientific, making this event the full package! The Treasure Island Kite Festival is an annual celebration of creativity and fun. Join for a weekend filled with stunning kite displays, competitions, workshops and more. Friday – Sunday, January 16th – 18th Find event schedules and more information HERE. A Journey Through My Imagination Morean Art Center, DTSP A Journey Through My Imagination is a juried exhibition of artwork by members of NAWAFL. Featuring painting, photography, ceramics, glass, and more, this show demonstrates the depth and breadth of work being made by participants in one of the oldest art organizations in the US. The purpose of the National Association of Women Artists [NAWA] is to foster public awareness and interest in the visual arts created by women in the United States. It encourages contemporary and emerging artists while continuing to honor the long and important contribution of women to the history of American culture and art. Opens Friday, January 16th – March 26th Find more information HERE. The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition on Tour Clearwater Historical Society Museum & Cultural Center, Clearwater The Clearwater Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Clearwater Historical Society Museum & Cultural Center from January 16 – 26, 2026. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. *Do yourselves a favor and watch Ken Burns’ The American Revolution on PBS before you go! Opens Friday, January 16th – January 26th Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE. Opening: Touching the Void Stageworks, Tampa Touching the Void recounts Joe Simpson’s struggle for survival after an accident leaves him stranded with a shattered leg on Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes. His climbing partner,
Weekend Top 10: Back to Reality with More Cool Happenings! No Time for Post-Holiday Doldrums!
It’s always hard getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, so let Registry Tampa Bay find the perfect weekend fun to keep the holiday spirit going and start the New Year right! Theater Thursday Straight From the Fringes TheatreFor, Clearwater This show features 2 staged one act plays written by Gabrielle Lenore (My Life as an Inspirational Porn Star), and Emily Weitzman (The Furniture Boys). Both of these plays have recently been featured in fringe festivals in Tampa, Orlando, and as far as Edinburgh, Scotland! Come on out, support independent theater while you support new works written for the stage. Enjoy! Four shows only! Thursday, January 8th – Sunday, January 11th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Friday St Petersburg Winter Gem Show The Historic Coliseum, St. Pete The new year brings certain things you can count on – white sales, monster trucks, and the great gem show at the historic Coliseum. This annual Winter Gem Show covers 15,000 sq ft of Jewelry, Crystals, Beads, Minerals, Fossils and so much more sold by over 40 knowledgeable vendors! Enjoy the wander and get information from vendors from all over the country – all in one place for your viewing and shopping pleasure Discover treasures and treat yourself to a late holiday gift at the historic St Petersburg Coliseum. Friday – Sunday, January 9th – 11th Find more information HERE. Salud and Happy Days: Comedy Inspired by Stories about Tampa The Commodore, Tampa Improv is just fun and after the rush of the holidays, we could all use an evening of belly laughs. Even better, this themed improv is based on Tampa Stories, which I love! It’s a cool concept encompassed in a hilarious history lesson. In this monthly signature show, Tampa Bay’s finest improv comedians improvise scenes based on stories, monologues, and anecdotes from notable Tampeños. It’s a comedy extravaganza unlike any other, showcasing the unique character — and comedy! — of the city in which we live. The January guest storyteller is the fabulous Ray Roa, EIC of Creative Loafing Friday, January 9th @7:30pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Saturday MAACM Morning Pour and Tour: The History of Newcomb Pottery The Museum of American Arts & Crafts, DTSP Newcomb Pottery has a long and storied history in the US and remains highly sought after by collectors to this day. Count on MAACM to provide programming and education on fascinating topics like this. Enjoy this docent-led tour about the history of Louisiana’s Newcomb College and view the stunning pottery it established from notable artists like Mary Given Sheerer. Meet in the Arts Café at 10:00 am for refreshments prior to the tour. If you love history, and love design, this tour is for you. Saturday, January 10th @10am Find tickets, and more information HERE. Tarpon Springs Craft Festival Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs Kick off the new year with creativity, color, and coastal charm at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock Craft Festival! Stroll the historic Sponge Docks and explore a vibrant open-air marketplace filled with handcrafted art, jewelry, home décor, fine crafts, and unique gifts made by talented artisans from across the region. Enjoy the beautiful winter weather as you shop local, dine at Tarpon’s famous waterfront restaurants, and experience one of Florida’s most beloved cultural destinations. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind treasures and support small businesses as we head into 2026! Saturday & Sunday, January 10th & 11th Find schedules more information HERE. Opening: The Wankel Rotary Engine Exhibition The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, Pinellas Park You know that Registry Tampa Bay has its history steeped in all things automobile! Here’s an interesting opening this weekend for you to check out. Tampa Bay Automobile Museum will debut its newest exhibit, The Wankel Rotary Engine: Innovation That Never Went Mainstream. The exhibit will showcase a remarkable lineup of rotary-powered vehicles, including the NSU Spider, NSU Ro80, Mazda Cosmo Series II, Citroën GS Birotor, and two motorcycles, the Norton Commander and the Hercules W2000. These rare machines highlight both the promise and the challenges of one of automotive history’s most daring inventions. Opens Saturday, January 10th through April 10th Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE. Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance presents Resolution: A Collection of Works by Artists from Tampa Bay and Beyond GCAA Artworks, St. Pete Entering the New Year with cautious expectation and resolve, these nineteen artists from Tampa Bay and beyond share their own visual story. Working in a variety of media, each has interpreted the resolution theme in different ways. The show depicts a flexible concept of “resolve, decision or determination”. A reception during January’s Art Walk features delicious refreshments and live acoustic music by singer-songwriter Robin Rothschild who has performed with Chick Corea and Frankie Avalon, and she once opened for John Prine. The exhibition is on view January 8 through February 21, 2026. Opening Reception Saturday, January 19th @ 5pm – 9pm Find more information HERE. ** Registry Spotlight Event** It’s the first Second Saturday of the year and the OG arts destination that is Florida CraftArt has a major opening going on featuring a host of talented emerging artists. Meet them, say hi to Jorge, and just enjoy the fresh new art. New Voices in Craft: Emerging Artists 2026 Florida CraftArt, St. Pete Discover eight Florida artists at pivotal moments in their creative journeys. Working across ceramics, printmaking, metals, fiber, and glass, these emerging makers bring fresh perspective to time-honored craft traditions. Each work reflects the discipline of the hand and the courage of discovery; new voices shaping the future of fine craft. There will be light refreshments provided and live beats by DJ Cub. This event is open to the public at no charge. Opening Reception Saturday, January 19th @5pm – 9pm Find more information HERE. Sunday
Weekend Top 10: A Very Happy New Year to All! Start 2026 With a Bang and Enjoy These Great Events
There’s a circus out there….literally. Or perhaps Swan Lake is more your speed. How about a world-famous comedian? Or a trip to Wonderland? All this and more is happening this weekend, and we have it all right here for you! Happy New Year! Thursday Happy New Year, Everyone!! From your Friends at Registry Tampa Bay Friday Florida Largest Home Show: New Year, New Inspirations Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa The New Year means starting fresh, and home repair and improvement is at the top of the list. Florida’s largest Home Show has many vendors, products, and experts to help you start 2026 with an updated and beautiful living space. There will be classes and demos including Home Depot sponsored classes for kids! Get a jump on upgrading your personal space into the space you want to get home to every day! Friday – Sunday, January 2nd – 4th Find more information HERE. Ringling Bros & Barnum & Baily Circus Benchmark International Arena, Tampa The Greatest Show On Earth® is back with a high-energy, music-driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters, and a nonstop party vibe. This new production moves at the speed of today’s world: fast-paced, dynamic, and full of energy – bringing audiences closer than ever to the talent and heart that make The Greatest Show On Earth® unforgettable. It’s an adrenaline-packed celebration of human talent, where world-class athletes and performers from around the globe showcase extraordinary, jaw-dropping skills that make Children Of All Ages feel like they’re part of The Greatest Party On Earth! Friday – Sunday, January 2nd – 4th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Saturday 29th Annual Downtown Dunedin Art Festival Main Street, Dunedin Dunedin is one of the oldest and most charming towns on the west coast of Florida, just a short drive from Tampa/St. Pete, and home to the Downtown Dunedin Art Festival for the past 29 years. The Downtown Dunedin Art Festival runs down Main Street and showcases award-winning fine artists. Meet the artists and explore an array of mediums including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more! Saturday & Sunday, January 3rd & 4th @10am – 5pm Find more information HERE. The Wonderland Experience @5663 Studios @5663, Pinellas Park Step into The Wonderland Experience! Immerse yourself in a dazzling fusion of art, imagination, and holiday magic. Part immersive installation, part pop-up boutique. Wander through a whimsical world of holiday displays and perfect photo ops that will spark your holiday spirit! Open Studios:Wild 4 Art: Wildlife & NatureTerry Scopelliti: PhotographyEmily Stehle: Upcycled Textile ArtLaser Studio @ 5663: Laser Cutting & EngravingUrban Dog Studio: Photography/Pet PhotographyGascot: Latin Pop & Abstracts Saturday, January 3rd @5pm -9pm Find more information HERE. Swan Lake Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater, DTSP Step into the world of Swan Lake – a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life through the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. This production features all-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 custom-designed scenery elements, transforming the stage into a dreamlike landscape. With world-renown ballet artists from Italy, Spain, Georgia, Ireland, Turkey, Brazil, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Tajikistan, Moldova, and Kazakhstan, this performance embodies the spirit of international artistry and excellence. Saturday, January 3rd @7pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Sunday Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Raymond James Stadium Well fans, it all comes down to this Sunday – week 18 of the NFL season. Remarkably, even though our Bucs have lost 7 of the last eight games, they still have a shot at the playoffs. The Carolina Panthers come to town for a showdown for a Wild Card spot. Of course, Atlanta is still in the mix too, so head to Raymond James to support our Pewter Pirates and see how the drama plays out for the hapless NFC South. Who will win the division?? Who will make the playoffs, and who will go home? All I know is that we’ll have to play a whole lot better to be the victor this Sunday. Sunday, January 4th @1pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Tuesday, January 6th **Registry Spotlight Event** 120 years marks great tradition and a true sense of time, place, and community. Epiphany signifies, pride, faith, and the honored place Greek culture has in Tarpon Springs and throughout Tampa Bay. Epiphany Shines in the #RegistrySpotlight! 120th Annual Epiphany Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs For over a century, the Greek community of Tarpon Springs has celebrated Epiphany – the commemoration of Christ’s Baptism with the ceremonial cross dive. The day begins with Orthros and Liturgy services at St. Nicholas Cathedral. Following Liturgy, a procession of clergy and faithful winds its way to Spring Bayou. Once there, the Archbishop of America blesses the waters, as throngs of believers descend upon the water’s edge. The Gospel of the day is then read and a white dove is released to signify the descent of the Holy Spirit. Each year, a member of the community, typically a young woman, is chosen to carry the dove in the procession. After the dove is released, the archbishop casts a cross into the bayou and young men dive into the waters. The one diver who retrieves the cross is considered blessed for the entire year. 8 am – Orthros and Devine Liturgy 9 am – Immediately Following Devine Liturgy, Procession to Spring Bayou 1 pm -2 pm Blessing of Tarpon Springs – Dove Release – Dive for the Cross 2pm – 6 pm Epiphany Glendi-Festival Tuesday, January 6th @8am – 6pm Find more information HERE. **Museum Happenings** In Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi Museum of Fine Arts, DTSP Like many great stars, Caravaggio is known by just one name. His work—sensual, shocking, audacious, and dramatically lit—is instantly recognizable. This extraordinary exhibition, featuring Old Master paintings from the prestigious and rarely seen collection of the Fondazione Roberto Longhi in
Weekend Top 10: A Merry Christmas to All from Your Friends at Registry Tampa Bay!! Time to Party This Weekend!
Plan the perfect post-Christmas weekend right here! Registry Tampa Bay wishes all of our readers a wonderful holiday and a fun-filled weekend of festivities! Thursday – Christmas Day Have A Very Merry Christmas, Everyone! **Registry Spotlight Event** It’s a special arts community that attracts other artists from around the world. That’s what Tampa Bay is all about, and we’re so lucky to host Lucy Sparrow’s world-famous work until March 2026. You can even bring a piece home! The uniqueness of this exhibit and the great folks at FloridaRAMA shine in this week’s #RegisrtySpotlight. Lucy Sparrow‘s Quick Shop: An Immersive Experience FloridaRAMA, St. Pete FloridaRAMA is a holiday wonderland all year round, but right now a very special “Quick Shop” is making headlines. Lucy Sparrow is a British felt artist who has gained fame for her incredible felt creations that look like everyday grocery store items. She has become world-famous with exhibits in cities around the world, including London, New York City, Paris and Los Angeles. Lucy Sparrow’s Quick Shop is a limited-time, pop-up exhibit inside the quirky FloridaRAMA in St. Pete. The experience resembles a classic Florida convenience store, except that all the 13,000 items on the shelves — from the stacks of citrus fruits to the everyday beauty supplies to the must-have beach essentials — are all made of handcrafted felt. Soft, cuddly, huggable felt. Take a basket, browse the aisles and appreciate these intricately decorated creations. Check out all the store sections for all kinds of unexpected items. Then, when your basket is full, head to the checkout (yes, that’s felt as well) and purchase your items to take home as the ultimate in memorable souvenirs (they’re made by a world-famous artist, after all). Now through March 1st, 2026 Find tickets and more information HERE. Friday Snowflake Vision: A Holiday Light Experience Imagine Museum, St. Pete Imagine seeing bright beautiful holiday light displays set against stunning glass art! The effect is magical and a post-Christmas stroll through Imagine Museum is definitely a good idea! See holiday lights transform into shimmering snowflakes with special 3D glasses available only this December. Highlights: Snowflake Vision 3D Glasses Transform every light—gallery pieces, décor, and displays—into magical snowflakes Full museum access for the duration of your visit Family-friendly holiday experience Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th (and through the end of December) Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE. Stomp The Straz Center, Ferguson Hall, Tampa I love this show – saw it the first year it was out and it remains a fave to this day for its inventiveness and joy! It’s simply remarkable, and perfect for continuing the holiday cheer. Longtime crowd-pleaser STOMP brings that beat back to the Starz stage. The troupe uses matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, lighters and just about anything that can be shaken, rattled or rolled. Celebrating over 30 years in North America, STOMP remains an inventive and invigorating stage show that combines dance, music, theatrical performance and, of course, the big beats. Friday – Sunday, December 26th – 28th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Saturday Farm to Table Dinner: Winter in Asia 15th St Farm, St. Pete A Foodie holiday!! Yum Savor an exploration of winter flavors found across Asia. Each course offers warmth, balance, and a subtle sense of discovery. This dinner moves through a range of seasonal influences from several Asian regions while staying thoughtful and cohesive. Expect bright moments alongside deeper notes, all tied together with a focus on fresh produce and complementary contrasts. It is a winter journey built around comfort and curiosity. Saturday, December 27th @6pm – 9pm Find tickets and more information HERE. The Outsiders Straz Center, Morsani Hall, Tampa The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. Catch all the drama of the iconic smash hit 1983 film and add an award-winning musical score and you have yourself a smash-hit live stage production! n Tulsa, Okla., 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging … and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.” Saturday, December 27th – January 4th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. WWE LIVE Holiday Tour Benchmark International Arena, Tampa You can’t say there isn’t something for everyone this weekend! WWE brings their holiday show to town, and you can expect all the thrills and chills of very large, strangely dressed people pounding each other into the mat. It really is a lot of fun, so bring the fam out and cheer on your favorite kings and queens of the ring. Sunday, December 28th @7:30pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Sunday Sounds of the Ocean: The Immersive Experience MOSI, Tampa Prepare to dive into the wonders of the deep with Sounds of the Ocean, an award-winning immersive experience now playing at MOSI’s Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre. From the moment it begins, this adventure unfolds through music, art, and mindfulness. It guides you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves. Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, along with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean takes audiences on a meditative underwater journey. As whale and dolphin melodies meet original music and mesmerizing visuals, the result is a symphony of harmony. In turn, it helps you reconnect with nature and find inner calm. Sunday & Monday, December 28th & 29th Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE. Holiday Classics: Love Actually The Historic Tampa Theatre Post Christmas Sunday is the perfect day for a much-loved holiday feature. Love Actually is three and a half movies at once: it’s a Christmas movie,
Weekend Top 10: The Last Weekend Before Christmas is a VERY Big One! Find Best of the Best Events for All Ages Right HERE!
One week and counting!! Find all the holiday spirit you need this weekend with shows, music, real snow, great food, unique gift giving, and all the chill vibes you can handle. Find it all right here and may all your days be very merry! Friday A Taste of the North Straub Park, DTSP A Taste of the North is a two-day Christmas-themed food and music festival at Spa Beach Park on the St Pete Pier! Enjoy northern comfort foods like lobster rolls, cheesesteaks, wings, and pizza, plus festive cocktails, live holiday music, dazzling lights, and a massive community toy drive. Celebrate the season with incredible eats, drinks, and holiday cheer right on the St. Pete waterfront Friday & Saturday, December 19th & 20th Find times and more information HERE. Blizzard Bazaar: St. Pete’s Premier Holiday Experience Presented by Ritual Grounds 1960 5th Ave S, St. Pete Step into the winter wonderland of Yeti Peak Resort—an abandoned 1980s ski lodge frozen in time, where snow flurries swirl and festive mischief await. St. Pete’s chillest winter experience! 50+ vendors, Florida snow, photo ops, Santa, Christmas lights, Gift Wrapping, Food Trucks + more. Here’s what you can expect: Christmas Tree Farm presented by local sponsors Professional Holiday Photo with Santa and/or The Yeti (Digital + Print Available) Florida Snow flurry moments throughout the night Meet & Greet with Santa Gift wrapping service A festive full bar, themed cocktails, and warm seasonal drinks (With Espresso Martinis featuring LOOK ALIVE COFFEE) Holiday music, lights, and activations under the winter sky $5 admission. VIP experience available. Kids are FREE! Friday, December 19th @5pm – 9pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Holiday Sparkle Presented by St. Pete Opera The Palladium, DTSP Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive evening of music and merriment! Join St. Pete Opera conductor, Mark Sforzini for a wonderful annual holiday tradition. Holiday Sparkle brings together dazzling vocalists and a 40-piece orchestra for a heartwarming celebration of the season. From classic to contemporary holiday favorites featuring performances from the Tampa City Ballet, you’ll be swept away by the spirit of the season. An unforgettable evening for the entire family that captures the sparkle and warmth of this festive time of year. Friday, December 19th – Sunday, December 21st Find tickets, performance times, and mor information HERE. Nutcracker: Presented by Next Generation Ballet Straz Center Morsani Hall, Tampa Enter Clara and Drosselmeyer’s fantastical world of dancing sweets, sword-fighting rodents and some of ballet’s most famous music. Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker features award-winning young dancers from NGB alongside guest star dancers from New York City Ballet, Isabella LaFreniere and Jovani Furlan. This glittering Tampa holiday tradition should not be missed. Friday – Tuesday, December 19th – 23rd Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Saturday Breakfast with Santa! Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater Here’s a fun and festive way to celebrate the Holidays with the whole family! Enjoy a memorable morning filled with holiday spirit, delicious food, festive crafts, and a chance to meet Santa himself! Whether you’re crafting ornaments, sipping hot cocoa, or taking photos with Santa, there’s holiday cheer for everyone. Join us to make lasting memories in this enchanting holiday setting! Here’s what you can expect: Gourmet Breakfast Buffet Santa Meet & Greet and Photos Holiday Crafts Workshop Interactive Story Time with Santa & Friends Holiday Cookie Decorating Station Saturday, December 20th @9am – 12pm Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE. **Registry Spotlight Event** I love the whole idea of this! I picture families sitting around in their pjs with rapt attention to a colorful storyteller – cocoa, a classic holiday story – what could be better?? Our friends at Tombolo know how to holiday! 2nd Annual It’s a Grinch Pajama Storytime Tombolo Books Courtyard, St. Pete Here’s another fun holiday activity for the whole fam! Join the amazing folks at Tombolo in the courtyard for the second annual Grinch Pajama Storytime. Wear your most festive holiday jammies and come listen to Ms. Wendy read the classic story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! And ‘WHO’ knows, the Grinch himself may just stop by…. Our friends at Black Crow Coffee will provide hot chocolate and cookies! RSVP HERE! Entry is $5 per family of 5. If you are planning to bring more than 5 people, please purchase a second ticket. Saturday, December 20th @9:30am Find tickets and more information HERE. 1st Annual Holiday RiverFest Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa Holiday magic awaits you and the whole family in Tampa this Saturday! Enjoy a full day of live music, festive treats, and family fun by the river! Featuring world-renowned artists Ernest, Uncle Kracker, Shaylen + more! Enjoy the lighted boat parade, wiener dog races, kids’ playground & splash pad, 21+ Ugly Sweater Contest, VIP deck experiences, Lane of Giving for local charities, and delicious food & drinks all day long. Saturday, December 20th Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE. Artist Holiday Meet & Greet The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, Pinewood Cultural Park, Largo Here’s a perfect way to support the incredible work of Creative Pinellas (THE Pinellas County Arts Org), AND your favorite artists too. Check off your holiday shopping list with some artful gifts and festive fun! Stop by The Gallery at Creative Pinellas from 5-8 p.m., Dec. 20 for a night of drinks, snacks, music and mingling with artists in the store’s “Gifted!” holiday shop, curated by Maggie Duffy. Mingle with Tes One, Chad Mize, Lucky LeRoy, The Rug Lord, The Chandelier Queer, and many more artists. The gallery’s current exhibition, Arts Annual, will also be open during the event — featuring more than 100 artworks from over 70 local artists. Receive a free gift (while supplies last) with a store purchase! Saturday, December 20th @5pm -8pm Find more information HERE. **Concert Corner** Holiday Jam! The Studio @620, St. Pete Friday, December 19th @7pm Find tickets and more information HERE. 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Weekend Top 10: Lighted Boat Parades, Special Holiday Themed Markets, Theater, Events, Concerts and MORE!
The Festive Season is in full swing, so whether it’s holiday concerts, markets, live theater, or boat parades, you’re sure to find something amazing to do this weekend – right HERE! New Theater Thursday This Weekend ONLY – Les Misérables The Straz Center, Morsani hall, Tampa It may not exactly be Holiday themed, but it’s a monster hit of a classic tale with an indelible score, so I guess we can make an exception… Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return to Tampa. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and many more. Now – Sunday, December 14th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Who’s Holiday The Off Central, St. Pete Come gather in close for a story brand-new, About Cindy Lou Who and the things she’s been through! She’s all grown up now (yes, life’s been a ride) With a trailer, some troubles, and gin by her side. She once saved the Grinch with her heart pure and bright, But this twisted tale takes place late one wild night. She’ll spill all the secrets, the triumphs, the scars, (And maybe some tales that are not fit for Who-bars!) It’s cheeky, it’s merry, it’s wickedly bold, A holiday story delightfully told. With laughter, surprises, and sass on display, Opens Thursday, December 11th – Sunday, December 21st Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Friday Harmony & Light Annual Holiday Party Imagine Museum, St. Pete Experience an evening of nostalgia, music, reflection, and shared light with community and artistry. Event Highlights: Live Harp Performance by Rebecca Cosas in the Grand Hall — her music drifts through the air like a cherished melody from another time. Museum Admission Included — wander softly lit galleries, each one aglow with the spirit of the season. Add your touch to the Spark of Light Imagination Wall, a keepsake of shared wonder and reflection. Enjoy delicate light bites and desserts and sip the evening’s signature Gilded Cranberry Fizz — a toast to joy and togetherness. Friday, December 12th @5pm – 8:30pm Find tickets and more information HERE. City of South Pasadena Lighted Boat Parade & Viewing Party Barbara Gilbert Habitat, South Pasadena The City of South Pasadena is partnering with Marine Max for our annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. Sign up to be in the parade for your chance to win cash prizes: Prizes will be awarded in two categories- boats 25′ & under and boats over 25′.First place in each category – $1,200Second place in each category – $750Third place in each category – $500 Sign up as a boater here: https://www.marinemax.com/…/south-pasadenas-holiday… Whether you join the parade as a boater or not, you are invited to come and enjoy the celebration! Experience dazzling holiday lights, warm community spirit, and the best waterfront views in town at Barbara Gilberg Habitat. Friday, December 12th @6pm Find more information HERE. A Christmas Carol & A 100th Anniversary Celebration St. Petersburg City Theatre, St. Pete A beloved holiday tradition returns to St. Pete City Theatre, but with a twist. Local fave Stephanie Lehman, board president, Lincoln Center Exec, and talent extraordinaire, has written a special adaptation of this timeless classic that takes us back to the WWII era and recreates a 1940 live radio broadcast of A Christmas Carol that aired direct from the St. Petersburg Pier – then known as the Million Dollar Pier. It’s an innovative look at a world-wide classic through the prism of local history – a brilliant concept. Don’t miss it, and SUPPORT community theater! (Especially on their 100th Anniversary!) Then, stay for the party that celebrates a full century of quality live theater that has taken place right here in our own backyard. Opens Friday, December 12th – Sunday, December 21st 100th Anniversary Celebration starts after the Opening Night 12/12 show Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. A Christmas Carol in Concert freeFall Theatre, St. Pete What in the Dickens is going on at freeFall? Our beloved concert version of A Christmas Carol is back by popular demand and we’re delighted to share it with you. This show is well-regarded for its faithfulness to Dickens’ story and for its ability to effortlessly capture the true spirit of Christmas. Featuring beautifully arranged songs from Keith Ferguson and Bruce Greer’s musical adaptation, performed by a cast of live performers along with multimedia and narration from the original novella, this is the perfect evening out during the holiday season. Relive the magic or share this beloved holiday tradition with the next generation. Opens Friday, December 12th – Christmas Eve Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. The Nutcracker Presented by Tampa City Ballet New Tampa Performing Arts Center Trouble getting in the spirit? Enjoy a beautiful holiday classic! Each year, The Nutcracker performances rings in the holiday season as a long-held tradition celebrated around the world. In the Tampa Bay Area, TCB brings together audiences of all ages and backgrounds to participate in this family event. This performance will help illustrate just how Tampa City Ballet strives to make a difference through dance, music, performance and high-quality arts education. Friday, December 12th – 14th @7:30pm – 9pm Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Saturday Clearwater Yacht Club’s 51st Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Coachman Park and other Locations, Clearwater Holiday lighted power boats and sail boats abound for the annual lighted boat parade in Clearwater, so don’t miss this holiday mainstay as only Florida can
Weekend Top 10: Holiday Theater Season Begins! Catch All the Best Shows or Find Many Other Spectacular Events in Tampa Bay
Up curtain!! There will be so many wonderful holiday shows opening this weekend, so be ready to enjoy the delights of live theater! Of course there are many other offerings to enjoy – Vintage cars, Beach Volleyball and Flamingos in December, and Elmo, Stevie Nicks, and Peter Noone all come to town. Don’t miss a minute! New Theater Thursday The Magi American Stage Theatre, DTSP In the O’Henry tradition, American Stage brings this holiday tale to the live stage for the season of giving. Even more noteworthy is that Eli Pafumi, son of producing artistic director, Helen Murray, wrote the score for the production. He is a music instructor at Green Brooms Music Academy and lends his talent to this very special family collaboration. The Story: Nix and Jude have been on the road as The Magi for eight years — and have shared nearly all of that time together, falling in love after seven years and eleven months. Now, as the holiday lights begin to glow, both the band and the couple find themselves at a breaking point. The Magi peels back the curtain on the sacrifices we make for those we deeply cherish. Equal parts festive concert, tender love story, and deliciously awkward moments — get ready for an evening as real as it is heartwarming. VIP experience available – be a part of the action! Preview – Thursday, December 4th @8pm Opening night – Friday, December 5th @8pm Runs through Sunday, December 21st Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. A Christmas Carol – Live Radio Play Straz Center, Shimberg Theatre, Tampa Celebrate the season with a timeless classic, reimagined! Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life as a live 1940s radio play, complete with holiday music, clever sound effects, and a cast of Tampa Bay favorites featuring Michael Gregory. Gather ‘round as the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge unfolds in a nostalgic evening of ghosts, redemption, and festive storytelling. It’s a heartwarming reminder that even the coldest heart can be warmed by the spirit of Christmas. Opens Friday, December 5th Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Friday **Registry Spotlight Event** It’s genius to infuse the holidays, not only with smash hit comedy, but with a timely message that you’ll actually learn from while you laugh! Stageworks shines this week in the #RegistrySoptlight Latin History (For Morons) Stageworks Theatre, Tampa Latin History for Morons is a critically acclaimed play written and originally performed by John Leguizamo. The story follows John, a father who discovers a glaring absence of Latin American contributions in his son’s history textbooks. Determined to fill the gap, he embarks on a hilarious and poignant journey through 3,000 years of Latin history, from the Mayan civilization to modern-day heroes.It’s a fast-paced, irreverent, and laugh-out-loud show that blends personal storytelling with historical revelations. The play challenges the erasure of Latin / Hispanic history and celebrates its profound impact on the world. Audiences often leave feeling inspired to learn more and advocate for inclusive education. Opens Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 21st Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. Opens Friday, December 5th – Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE. The Nutcracker Presented by: The St. Petersburg Ballet The Historic Palladium, Hough Hall, St. Pete Don’t we love a beautiful holiday classic live on stage? That’s just what you’ll find at the historic Palladium this weekend. The story of the “Nutcracker” begins on a magical Christmas Eve in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1872. It is told through the eyes of an eccentric toymaker, Herr Drosselmeyer, and his beloved Goddaughter, Clara. Clara must find the courage to believe in the power of love for the enchanted Nutcracker Prince in order to save him from the evil Mouse King. The Ballet features dancing children, mischievous boys, a Siamese Warrior, toy soldiers, giant mice, sword fights, Snowflakes, Spanish dancers, Buffoons, Waltzing Flowers, and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th Find tickets, performance rimes and more information HERE. Saturday Gasparilla Cars in the Park: Presented by Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance Inc. Carrollwood Village Park, Carrollwood (Tampa) Come to Carrollwood village to see some of the most rare and beautiful collectable and vintage cars you might ever see in your life!. You’ll be awe struck by the amazing condition these cars are in as well as their rare sleekness and beauty. There will also be vendors, food, live entertainment and panel discussions. During the Event, our own Tom DuPont will moderate a discussion to discuss his long love affair with the classic automobile and “shine a spotlight on Tampa Bay’s thriving collector car community.” Read the intro on the event page. If you love the automobile, this ia a not to be missed event. Saturday, December 5th @10am – 3pm Find schedules, and more information HERE. Jobsite Rocks! New World Tampa Music Hall, Tampa Here’s a chance to celebrate all the amazing theater brought to us all year long at this Tampa Bay mainstay live performance venue. From our friends at Jobsite: Our Jobsite Rocks! tradition is now over two decades old, and we’re excited for the party of all parties this December! Join us early in the evening for a VIP reception inclusive of food and drink before an epic musical show featuring members of our ensemble and special guests! Help us celebrate another great year, hoist a glass with your favorite Jobsiteers, all while supporting us while we try to make our end-of-year fundraising goal to avoid further cuts in 2026. This is a come-as-you-wish event. There is no dress code. Saturday, December 6th @6:30pm – 9:30pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Sunday Special Announcement: Registry Tampa Bay Sponsors an Event benefitting The Children’s Dream Fund Santa’s Workshop Upham Beach Volleyball Courts, Tampa This Sunday, workout with Santa on Sunday December 7th at 9 AM at the
Weekend Top 10: Happy Thanksgiving Holiday! The Season Officially Opens w/ Spectacles on Both Sides of the Bay. Plan Your Celebration HERE!
Let the festivities officially begin! Some of the biggest, most loved events of the year happen this weekend. There are wildly entertaining happenings going on each day, so. find the best of the best right here, and have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from your friends at RegistryTampaBay.com Thursday Deck the Halls & Walls – 39th Annual Holiday Invitational Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin If you have never visited the Dunedin Fine Art Center, you are in for a treat – especially now that their famous Hoiday This festive buy-and-take exhibition invites you to discover and bring home original works by local artists—perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself. Wander through galleries filled with art ready to wrap, and don’t miss our dazzling display of over 1,000 artist-made ornaments—each one a tiny treasure crafted with care and available to purchase. Now through Wednesday, December 24th Find tickets, hours, and more information HERE. Tampa Bay Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover Here’s a great way to spend your Thanksgiving evening! Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village is your Hometown Holiday Festival with dazzling animated lights, big festive displays, themed holiday rides and activities, and yummy treats in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Join in for an expanded holiday light spectacular that will envelop you and your family in an enchanting environment blanketed in more than a million lights from entrance to exit. Young and young at heart will enjoy the nearly 2 MILE drive-thru immersive experience of continuous light features followed by a festive walking visit to Santa’s Village, full of attractions, holiday goodies and visits with SANTA! Opening Night Celebration, Thursday, November 27th @6pm (runs through December 28th) Find tickets, show schedules, and more information HERE. Friday Christmas in the Wild – Member Preview Party Zoo Tampa, Tampa It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new festive adventures. This year is BIGGER, better, and brighter than ever, with festive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Friday will be a special member sneak peek, so become a member today! What a great gift for the kids! (and you) Friday, November 28th @4pm – 10pm Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE. Holiday Shop & Shuffle St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, DTSP Get your holiday shopping done RIGHT while supporting local artists, makers, and small businesses! From handcrafted treasures to one-of-a-kind finds, our carefully curated vendors are bringing their A-game with unique goodies. What to Expect:Amazing local vendors with gifts for everyone on your list (including yourself!)Holiday vibes in the most charming clubhouse settingThe perfect excuse to start your weekend earlyZero Black Friday crowds, 100% community love Friday, November 28th @7pm – 10pm Find more information HERE. Saturday **Registry Spotlight Event** This has become such a holiday mainstay each year and it’s all about supporting local business and keeping the dollars spent here in our own community. Wouldn’t you rather buy your gid=ft from local makers and businesses? I thought so. For LocaShops1’s dedication to local business, Shopapalooza shines in the #RegistrySpotlight. 15th Annual Shopapalooza! Presented by LocalShops1 Vinoy Park, DTSP Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend was never so much fun. Put a big dent in your holiday shopping right here.Join LocalShops1 for the BIGGEST holiday shopping festival in the Southeast – and possibly the nation! Set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, this 2-day extravaganza brings together 350+ local makers and businesses, food vendors, live entertainment, and interactive experiences – all in one joyful celebration of everything local. What you’ll find: Vendors, live entertainment, special sections, food & drink, kid’s zones, and more! Saturday & Sunday, November 29th & 30th Find events, schedules, and more information HERE. 97th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting Throughout DTSP (Starting @Albert Whitted Airport) For almost a century, the Santa Parade and tree lighting has been the official opening of the holiday season in St. Pete. It’s a lovely tradition that everyone looks forward to each year as a way to welcome the season, get a first look at all the holiday lights and displays, and share some good cheer with friends and neighbors. The fun begins with the illuminated Santa Parade that starts at Albert Whitted Park, followed by the Tree Lighting at North Straub park right after the parade. Saturday, November 29th @6:30 RSVP, and find more information HERE. Sunday The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. The Arizona Cardinals Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Well, our Bucs are entering this game on a three-game slide, so they need to turn the proverbial ship around and return to the winning ways of the early season. What a great way to spend a holiday weekend Sunday! Hometown support is exactly what our boys need, and there’s really nothing like seeing an NFL game in person, so make plans to get your tickets, and cheer on our team. Oh, wear your coolest gear and bring a sign… We need a collective will of victory. Go Bucs! Sunday, November 30th @1pm Find tickets and more information HERE. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) The Historic Tampa Theatre, Tampa A wonderful way to start your holiday season is with a screening of an iconic film, in an equally iconic historic theater on the big screen. Miracle on 34th Street, one of the best know Christmas classics, was first released to theatres in 1947. John Payne and Maureen O’Hara (as the irrepressible events manager Doris), young Natalie Wood as Susan and Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle. The film won several Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Gwenn). Its uplifting spirit and its message that magic can still happen in the mundane is a perennial favorite, and it earns its place in our hearts anew every holiday season (I LOVE this film). Sunday, November 30th @3pm Find tickets and more information HERE.