Great new live staged performances for EVERYONE fill this weekend’s line-up, plus some Scottish hijinks, a blooming museum, and Madonna! Tampa Bay truly has it all, so make your plans, and have a wonderful weekend!

 

Thursday and Beyond

 

Art in Bloom
Museum of Fine Arts, DTSP

A grand Spring tradition, Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of works in the MFA Collection. Designs are created by professional florists, talented hobbyists, and members of The Stuart Society. Join in this lovely celebration of Spring! Floral interpretations will be displayed in the museum’s galleries and gardens Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 7, and are included with the cost of museum admission. Don’t miss tonight’s big event Flowers after Hours, and  Conversations with the Designers on Sunday, April 7, from 2-4 pm. Friday’s luncheon at the SP Yacht Club is sold out.

Thursday, April 4th – Sunday, April 7th @10am – 5pm
Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE.

 

 

Mrs. Doubtfire
The Straz Center – Morsani Hall, Tampa

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is here in Tampa Bay! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony®-nominated Broadway performance on tour alongside co-star (and real wife!) Maggie Lakis in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny”

Runs through May 4th
Find tickets, performance schedules, and more information HERE.

 

 

Disney’s Beauty & the Beast – American Stage in the Park
Demens Landing, DTSP

Talking teapots and clocks, an emotionally-stunted beast, a determined princess – you know the story. American Stage’s Park show is the Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast. Per tradition, the beast is really a young prince spellbound to appear as a monster due to his shallow ways, and if he and Belle can fall in love, like really in love, he’ll be free. But as most Disney fairy tales go, there’s a time crunch. Sing along with us in the park.

Runs through May 5th
Find tickets, performance schedules, and more information HERE.

 

 

Opening – 1959 Pink Thunderbird by James McLure – The Off Central Players
The Off Central, St. Pete

1959 Pink Cadillac is actually two shows in one. The one acts, Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon are combined with character and plot cross-overs incorporated into the two different story lines. Set in the Viet Nam era, the stories center around a veteran’s return home to Texas and all the relationships that make up his life. It is a comedy, with sweet looks into marriage, brotherly love, and the different world of days gone by.

Thursday, April 4th – April 14th
Find tickets, performance schedules, and more information HERE.

 

 

Dirty John’s in Outer Space
The Studio @620, DTSP

 

The Dirty John’s space age crew is scheduled to land at The Studio on April 4, 5 and 6, 2024 at 8PM with an out of this world, outrageous adult comedy show. Presented in amazing 3D with actual 3D glasses — wait, does that make it 6D?  Well just come have some fun and enjoy an experience like nothing you’ve seen before, we can figure out what dimension we’re in later!
Dirty John’s space cadet crew includes: John Huls, Ryan Hill, Charissa Anderson, Edward Leonard, Alex Joustra, Keshia Smith, and Jay Hoff.
Adults only.

Thursday, April 4th – April 6th @8pm
Find tickets, performance schedules, and more information HERE.

 

 

Friday

 

**Registry Spotlight Event**

Beacon is simply an inspiring display of bodies in artful motion. Once you’ve seen it, you won’t soon forget it. That’s why Beacon shines in the #RegistrySpotlight this week.

Beacon24
The Palladium, DTSP

Beacon, the critically acclaimed platform for producing dance and multidisciplinary collaborations – returns to the Palladium for its 9th season, bringing another evening of movement and expression! If you’ve never seen it, you really need to check it out. Even if you are not a regular patron of dance, I promise you, you’ll be moved and mesmerized by the talent, movement, and beauty on stage.

Friday, April 5th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

 

 

Saturday

 

56th Annual Dunedin Highland Games and Festival
Highlander Park, Dunedin

The 2024 Dunedin Highland Games promises to be bigger and better with Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, and Athletes from around the world engaging in myriad Scottish themed competitions. Come on out and enjoy a day filled with music, dance, food and drink imported from Bonnie Scotland directly to Dunedin. The Celtic Music and Craft Beer Festival runs alongside the Highland games, so get ready for a day chock full of activities for the whole family.

Saturday, April 6th @8am – 6pm
Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE.

 

 

Sunday

 

24th Annual Seminole Heights Home Tour
Begins at American Legion Post 111, Tampa

This is Tampa’s oldest and longest-running home tour. Homes, businesses, and gardens will be in their Sunday best for your enjoyment. The tour will begin at the American Legion Post 111 at 6918 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. Stroll or bike and be a part of this exciting neighborhood tradition. It’s a lovely way to stroll through your Sunday.

Sunday, April 7th @11:30 -4pm (3 sessions)
Find tickets, map, and more information HERE.

 

Monday

 

Solar Eclipse Event
MOSI, Tampa

 

Want to get in on the once in a generation solar eclipse action? Secure your place and come to MOSI for a safe viewing of the solar eclipse using our solar scopes and engaging in interactive activities! Each ticket reservation includes a pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses. The best time to view the eclipse will be at 3:00pm, with hands-on activities starting at 2:00pm at the Primary Colors Amphitheater. Open to all ages.

Monday, April 8th @10am – 5pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

 

 

**Concert Corner**

 

St. Petersburg Jazz Fest
Multiple Venues, St. Pete

Now Through Saturday, April 6th
Find tickets, schedules, venues, and more information HERE.

 

 

Madonna – Four Decades Celebration Tour
Amalie Arena, Tampa

Thursday, April 4th @8:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

 

 

The Guess Who
Mahaffey Theater, St. Pete

Friday, April 5th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

 

 

The Wonder of Williams – Indoor & Outdoor Pops (Free Concert)
Water Works park and Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, Tampa

Saturday & Sunday, April 6th & 7th (4/6 @ Water Works Park, 4/7 @ Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church)
Find concert times, and more information HERE.

 

 

 

Have fun and stay safe out there!
Cindy

Don’t forget to send your events to: cstovall5@gmail.com