It’s a big bonus Top 10 this week as there are simply too many great events to narrow down to just 10. Check out Super Bowl parties, art festivals, and iconic musical artists. The Science Festival is here, and there is great theater to enjoy. And don’t forget the opening of the Florida State Fair! So much to do, so little time – make the most of this incredible weekend from your friends at Registry Tampa Bay. Please subscribe today so you don’t miss a thing!
Thursday
Opening Day: Florida State Fair
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Really. What is more fun than a fair? I mean a huge, all-encompassing State fair. For decades the Florida State Fair has been delighting everyone in the Tampa Bay area and beyond who loves fun. The rides, the weird food, the animals (including camel rides!), the entertainment, the competitions – and that just scratches the surface. It’s a full day(s) of family fun at a very reasonable ticket price and parking is free. So, load up the car and relive your childhood. It’s simply a blast!
Opens Thursday, February 6th through February 17th
Find tickets, hours, events, and more information HERE.
Opening: Love or Best Offer
early Bird Dinner Theatre, Clearwater
Here’s a great Valentine idea for you. An evening (or afternoon) eating great food and enjoying a live “love themed” stage show would be just the ‘ticket.’ Early Bird offers both and it’s a really fun way to go to the theater at a very reasonable price.
Cheryl is a widow of two years, and Stan is newly divorced. After failed blind dates, their best friends, Lori and Dave, convince them to try online dating with the new dating website, “Friends, Love or Whatever.” With the worst dating advice in the world from their friends, Cheryl and Stan set out to find happiness and true love—online. All the trials and tribulations of online dating come to the forefront, including overcoming heartbreak and rejection, all in an effort to find love…or best offer.
Now through Sunday, February 23rd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
The People Downstairs by Natalie Symons
Stageworks Theatre, Tampa
Local treasure, playwright, and novelist, Natalie Symons has written a heartwarming and funny tale here that must see theater presented by Stageworks. In Buffalo NY, Miles, an aging funeral home custodian lives with his middle-aged daughter Mabel, who spends her days writing letters to prison inmates. When a court-appointed guardian threatens to take away their home, Miles sets out to set Mabel up with Todd, an inept mortician. It is a father’s fierce determination not to accept his daughter’s fate that ignites an endearing human comedy about love, loss, loneliness, and the healing power of laughter.
Opens Friday, February 7th and runs through Sunday, February 23rd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
**Arts Festivals and Exhibit Openings**
St. Petersburg Fine Arts Festival
South Straub Park, DTSP
This event is rated number #9 in USA Today’s Top 100 Art Shows. This Fine Arts Festival features original artwork
by over 100 artisans from Florida and across the United States.
Saturday & Sunday, February 8th & 9th
Find more information HERE.
Opening Day: Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art
Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa
Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art traces Susie and Mitchell Rice’s decade-long
path of discovering the art and artists of Cuba.
Opens Thursday, February 6th through July 6th, 2025
Find more information HERE.
10th Annual Gulfport Fine Arts Festival
Clymer Park, Gulfport
Over 50 artists will show their works in Clymer Park’s cozy 1.5-acre setting, itself
decorated throughout by art crafted by renowned Florida artists.
Saturday & Sunday, February8th & 9th @10am – 5pm
Find more information HERE.
3rd Annual Lealman Honey & Arts Festival
Seminole Bee Farm, Lealman
Experience the Lealman Honey & Arts Festival, a vibrant community event that combines the beauty of nature,
the talent of local artisans, and the delicious world of honey.
Saturday, February 8th @12pm – 6pm
Find More information HERE.
Meet International Artist Maya Eventov
Syd Entel Gallery, Safety Harbor
Come experience Maya’s latest collection of stunning palette knife paintings of birch trees, faces, florals, landscapes and more! Talk with Maya about her work and process and have her personalize your purchase!
Saturday, February 8th @5pm – 8pm
Find more information HERE.
Heartizaar
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, St. Pete
The folks who bring you Hauntizaar and Holizaar now invite you to a new spring market event, HEARTIZAAR!
You might feel a spark of desire when you see this carefully curated mix of original art and handmade gifts!
Sunday, February 9th @10am – 4pm
Find more information HERE.
Saturday
**Registry Spotlight Event**
This very special science experience for kids from 5 to 95 has become a true St. Pete mainstay annual event. There’s so
much to see and learn on the beautiful downtown waterfront at USF, that we chose it to shine in the #RegistrySpotlight.
2025 St. Petersburg Science Festival
USF Campus, St. Petersburg
The St. Petersburg Science Festival is an annual regional celebration where families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
The Festival is located at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus and Poytner Park – along the waterfront. It is held in conjunction with MarineQuest, the open house of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. The two events happen side-by-side and attendees are able to walk from one to the other.
Saturday, February 8th (Public Session) @10am – 4pm
Find more information HERE.
2025 Illuminated Knight Parade – The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago
Ybor City
The Gasparilla fun continues with this popular night event. This free illuminated parade begins rolling down historic Ybor City’s 7th Avenue at 7 p.m. Expect to see celebrities, local dignitaries, dozens of marching bands, performers and thousands of costumed participants who will toss scores of beads to the revelers and families lining the street. this is The Krewe of Sant’ Yago’s annual celebration of Tampa civic pride!
Saturday, February 8th @7pm
Find more information HERE.
**Second Saturday Spotlight**
Check out this spotlight event happening during February’s Second Saturday ArtWalk, brought to you by FloridaRAMA and the St. Pete Arts Alliance.
St. Pete is Super Cool
FloridaRAMA, St. Pete
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of St. Pete’s ArtWalk featuring gallery showcases, food trucks, beer, wine & beverages, and a bustling local market with artisan crafters, vintage clothing & handmade goods.
Saturday, February 8th @5pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Super Bowl Sunday
Verizon Superbowl Fan Fest
Sparkman Wharf, Tampa
It’s the ultimate Super Bowl experience. Mingle with your host Derrick Brooks and other NFL Legends. Try your hand at football challenges, tailgate games, and more. Upgrade your gameday experience with local eats, and get amped up for the game with musical performances. RSVPs are closed. Tickets will be sold on first come first served basis.
Sunday, February 9th @4pm
Find more information HERE.
Big Game Viewing Event
Hyatt Regency, Clearwater Beach
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is hosting a Super Bowl LlX and Puppy Bowl celebration at offSHOR beachfront bar. Enjoy the views, hang out with friends and savor the game day-themed food specials like grouper bowl sliders and many other fun themed dishes. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the NFL’s biggest day!
Sunday, February 9th @2pm (Puppy Bowl) & 5pm (Main Event)
Find more information HERE. Call (727) 373-4780 (OffSHOR Bar)
Big Game Watch Party
Top Shelf Sports Bar, Tampa (And All Top Shelf Locations)
$60 Ticket Includes:
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet – Fuel up with game-day favorites!
$4 Draft Beers – Because football and beer just go together.
$5 Premium Wells – Keep the good times rolling!
View the game on massive screens, and enjoy food, drink, and friends. Event at the Wesley Chapel location as well.
Sunday, February 9th @6pm – 11pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Dome Night: Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon Immersive Show
The Dalí Dome, DTSP
Premiers Thursday, February 6th @7:30pm
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Mary J. Blige: The For My Fans Tour – Featuring Ne-Yo & Mario
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Saturday, February8th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Alice Cooper
BayCare Sound, Clearwater
Saturday, February8th @7:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Johhny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Saturday, February 8th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Limited Run: A Beautiful Noise
The Straz Center – Morsani Hall, Tampa
Tuesday, February 11th through Sunday, February 16th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Have a Great Top 10 Weekend!
Cindy
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