Wow! Another big weekend of fun events to choose from right here in Tampa Bay – Concerts, boat racing, free museum day and more! Make your plans, grab friends and family, and get out there!
Friday
Cocktails at the Collection: Exclusive Preview of Made Here 2
The Chihuly Collection, St. Pete
Get a special sneak preview of the Made Here 2 exhibition. The featured artists from the Made Here 2 special exhibition will make presentations on their art during scheduled gallery talks and mingle among their work throughout the evening. Enjoy light snacks, complimentary cocktails and an after-hours look at the Chihuly Collection. It’s always beautiful but takes on a magical quality in the evening.
Friday, September 22nd @6pm – 8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
26th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series
Seminole City Park, Seminole
Hosted by the city of Seminole, this very popular music in the park Friday night concert series returns from summer hiatus this Friday with Voices of Jazz. Food will be available from multiple vendors and admission is free to the public. Bring your chair and a blanket and enjoy the concert!
Friday, September 22nd @7pm
Find more information HERE.
The Florida Orchestra: Jurassic Park in Concert
Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater
The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with The Florida Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Welcome… to Jurassic Park!
Friday, September 22nd @7:30pm & Saturday, September 23rd @2pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Clearwater Offshore Nationals
Pier 60, Clearwater Beach
Experience all the excitement of this three-day event with special VIP parties, live concerts, race trials, and all the cool events
leading up to race day on Sunday. Spectators come from all over the world to witness all the speed and power of the world’s biggest and fastest boats and it happens right here in Tampa Bay. Adrenaline junkies – this is it!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 22nd, 23rd, & 24th
Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE.
A Brief History of Beer
Tampa Fringe, Tampa
Drink-a-long through time in the Quantum Pint Machine! A sci-fi sketch comedy based on the life and times of the humble beer. Stagebuddy NYC says it’s “the ultimate tribute to Homer Simpson’s favorite drink”, and In Daily Adelaide says it’s “an opportunity to learn, to be amazed, and to imbibe!”
Friday, September 22nd -October 1st
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Saturday
**Registry Spotlight Event**
Let’s face it, getting to go to any of our world class museums for free is a big deal. Free Museum Day stands in the #RegistrySpotlight
Arts Alive! Free Museum Day
Museums throughout St. Pete
This is a wonderful opportunity to take the whole family to the museum! Luckily, St. Pete has some world class ones, and they’ve waived admission for Pinellas County residents for the day. As you can imagine, this is a very popular event, so it is advisable to contact the museum ahead of time to reserve your spot. Several have specific procedures. Here are the participating museums:
Dali Museum (does not include Dali Alive 360)
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
The Museum of Fine Arts
Imagine Museum (residents from any county)
Saturday, September 23rd @10am – 4pm Check each venue for hours.
Cracker Country Museum Day
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Here is a free museum day offering for the whole family in Tampa. The Cracker Country Museum offers a unique look at rural Florida history. Tour the historic buildings (general store, train depot, school house, etc.). Make a beeswax candle and other hands-on activities while listening to the live bluegrass band. It’s a lovely step back in time that you’re sure to enjoy.
Saturday, September 23rd @10am – 4pm
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
West St. Pete CommUNITY Picnic
Azalea Park, St. Pete
The goal of this free event is simply to bring people together. It is open to the public, and your leashed fur babies are welcome. Some of the ‘Burg’s best food trucks will be there along with yard games, a balloon artist, a bike rodeo, and DJ. St. Pete Police and Fire Rescue will be on hand with a motorcycle unit, SWAT truck, and firetruck for hands on demos. There will also be K-9 unit and birds of prey demonstrations. Bring your donation of non-perishable food items or pet food and meet all your neighbors! It billed to be the largest event of its kind.
Saturday, September 23rd @5pm – 8pm
Find more information HERE.
Sunday
Performing Arts College & Career Fair
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
If you are interested in a career in the performing arts, this fair will start you on the journey. There will be workshops in addition to the multiple vendor showcase featuring dance, music, and theater program representatives. You’ll have an opportunity to meet with these reps after morning workshops.
Sunday, September 24th @9am – 3pm
Register and find more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
SZA – SOS Tour
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Friday, September 22nd @7:30pm
Find Tickets and more information HERE.
Ringo Starr & All Starr Band
The Sound, Clearwater
Tuesday, September 26th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have fun and stay safe out there!
Cindy
Send your events to: cstovall5@gmail.com
