It’s a big weekend here in Tampa Bay with continuing Fall & Halloween themed events and much anticipated annual festivals. No excuses, get out there and have a wonderful weekend with Registry Tampa Bay’s help!
Thursday
Final Weekend – Ghost Stories From Yellowstone by William Leavengood
The Off Central, St. Pete
Don’t miss this last opportunity to catch the critically acclaimed (by Broadway World), production of Ghost Stories From Yellowstone by our very own William Leavengood. It’s great Halloween fare described as “the family vacation from hell.” It’s a “Tragicomedy” that explores family relationships, secrets, and the truth. It’s the world premier presentation of this new play, so don’t miss it!
Runs Through Sunday, October 15th
Find tickets, performance schedules, and more information HERE.
Hocus Focus: Halloween Experience
Fairgrounds, St. Pete
Embark on a fun and eerie adventure with games and goodies this Halloween season! More creative than creepy, this limited-time Erie Eyeball scavenger hunt is fun for kids and adults alike! This Halloween game and the wearable glowing goodies will captivate your imagination. If you haven’t checked our Fairgrounds yet, it’s the perfect opportunity.
Runs Through November 6th
Find tickets, schedules and more information HERE.
Friday
Opening – Sentimental Journey – The Art of Lance Rodgers
Woodfield Gallery, St. Pete
If you know anything about the true origins of the now exploding arts scene here in our community, then you know the name Lance Rodgers. Since the 80’s, Rodgers has been a prolific fixture and pioneer of the St. Pete arts landscape. His work has been shown and sold nationally and internationally, and can currently be seen in the permanent collections of the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Arts & Sciences Museum of Ormond Beach, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, and the American Embassy in Madrid. When the story of the Bay area arts renaissance is told, Lance Rodgers will be a pivotal character in the narrative. Come see why at Woodfield Gallery Friday night.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 13th @5pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
The SHINE Mural Festival has become such an important and much anticipated part of our cultural identity, Registry Tampa Bay gives kudos to Director, Jenee Priebe, and everyone involved with SHINE. Welcome to the #RegistrySpotlight.
2 Day Kick-off Event: 9th Annual SHINE Mural Festival
Multiple locations throughout St. Pete
14 new murals plus a series of Bright Spot Mural Projects will be added to the landscape of St. Pete by renowned local, national, and international artists. Now in its ninth year, SHINE has garnered widespread international attention. The kick-off weekend on Friday and Saturday includes the following events: On Friday, the All City event celebrates graffiti and street art with live music, live painting, cocktails, and more.
On Saturday, SHINE takes the spotlight on Second Saturday ArtWalk with events at the Morean Arts Center, ARTicles Gallery, The Good Folk Gallery @ Creative Clay, St. Pete Artworks, Craftsman House Gallery, and Soft Water Gallery. Meet the artists and enjoy interactive mural activities.
There are many more activities throughout the course of the festival, so make your plans now.
Friday October 13th – October 22nd
Find events schedules and more information HERE.
Oktoberfest Tampa
Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa
Named a top 5 Oktoberfest in the country, it’s considered one of, if not the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the Bay area. Enjoy the park along the shore of the Hillsborough River and say hi to new and old friends and neighbors. All the traditional German fare, brews and activities await. Dance, sing, eat, and drink to your heart’s content. Compete in a stein hoisting or beard and mustache competition. Just have a great time!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 13th, 14th & 15th
Find tickets, times, and more information HERE.
Opening – A Nightmare on Franklin Street: Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
Who was the man in seat 308? Where did Robert Lanier tear his final ticket? Why does Fink Finley continue to roam the balcony? And what has led to Tampa Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town? Learn the Theatre’s secrets and stories with a “balcony to backstage” tour that will focus on the historic movie palace’s ghostly guests, preternatural patrons and eternal employees. The 90-minute tour kicks off in the lobby and does include climbing stairs and extended periods of standing. Doors open 15 minutes before tour time. This is only one of the many spooky activities you can find at Tampa Theatre in the month of October.
Friday October 13th – October 31st
Find tickets and more information about all October events HERE.
Alcina – George Frideric Handel – St. Petersburg Opera
The Palladium, St. Pete
It’s a perfect Halloween production for lovers of opera and for future lovers of opera. Seductress, Alcina, lures and transforms men into wild animals with her magic potions. Ruggiero, entranced by Alcina’s magic is lured away from his fiancé, Bradamante. Can Bradamante save her love from the evil temptress, Alcina? Find out. You’ll love it.
Friday, October 13th – October 17th
Find tickets, performance schedules, and more information HERE.
Saturday
Party on the Plaza
Duke Energy Center for the Arts @The Mahaffey Theater
This special benefit concert features local band, #NOFILTER with proceeds going directly to the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts to support youth educational performances which expose students in Tampa Bay to the performing arts.
This outdoor festival features local merchants, food vendors, music and more.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a beautiful view of Tampa Bay with special musical guest, #NOFILTER. #NOFILTER creates a one-of-a-kind concert experience that features four singer-musicians.
Saturday October 14th @7pm-10pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
!VIVA! Ybor Comes Alive
Ybor City Museum State Park Garden, Ybor City
It’s the Ybor City Museum Society’s 40th birthday and they’re going back in time to the Golden Age of Ybor City with this costumes optional celebration. It will be an evening music, games, food and much more. Experience the roaring 20s Ybor style!
Saturday, October 14th @6pm – 10pm
Find more information HERE.
Cocktails on the Courts
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club. St. Pete
The vintage era of St. Petersburg comes alive when you’re at St. Pete Shuffle and this event will surely mean a great time for you, and all your favorite people to hang out with. Admission includes: Live music & dancing, unlimited Florida cuisine and cocktails, Shuffleboard, live art demo, live alligator demo, and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
Saturday, October 14th @7pm -10pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Jonas Brothers: Five Albums, One Night
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Thursday, October 12th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
John Mayer – SOLO
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Friday, October 13th @ 8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have fun and stay safe out there!
Cindy
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