If you want unique ideas to show Mom some love, look no further than Registry Tampa Bay! Shuffleboard, skating, outdoor concerts, great live theater, museums, even axe throwing and a safari brunch! Think outside the box with us and have a great weekend.
Theater Thursday
Opening: The Butterfly’s Evil Spell Presented by Jobsite
Straz Center, Shimberg Playhouse, Tampa
Devised in Jobsite’s captivating style as expressed in Shockheaded Peter, Gorey Stories, and Jobsite’s Alice, this imaginative English-language adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s first play (El Maleficio de la Mariposa) fuses live music, visual art, puppetry, theater magic, and aerial arts into a thrilling theatrical experience. García Lorca’s mystically poetic world of beetles, fireflies, and other magical creatures is disrupted when a hypnotic, wounded butterfly enters their dewdrop paradise. A young beetle is cast under a love spell, but a hungry scorpion is sure to shake things up in this timeless tale of beauty and desire.
Now through Sunday, June 1st
Find tickets, performance schedules, and more information HERE.
Kinky Boots
Eight O’Clock Theatre @Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
Kinky Boots is the big-hearted musical extravaganza that won six Tonys including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical. Based on a true story, Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized… and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world. Joyous and uplifting, Kinky Boots will have you dancing in the aisles and discovering why, sometimes, the best way to fit in… is to stand out!
Now through Sunday, May 11th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Amaze – Direct from London’s West End
Straz Center, Jaeb Theater, Tampa
Amaze is a revolutionary experience in the world of illusion. With Jamie Allan’s signature blend of state-of-the-art technology and timeless conjuring techniques, Amaze does more than just showcase magic, it places it directly into the hands of the audience – inviting attendees to not only witness but also partake in the wonder. Known the world over as an innovator of magic and groundbreaking hi-tech magician, Allan has sold millions of dollars in tickets worldwide and smashed box office records. What a great Mother’s Day outing!
Now through Sunday, May 11th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Songs For a New World Presented by Think Tank Theatre
JCC on the Cohn Campus, Tampa
These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. With a small, powerhouse multi-ethnic cast and a driving, exquisitely crafted score that runs the gamut of today’s popular music, Songs for a New World is a great way to bring the young and the young at heart together in a shared musical experience.
Opens Thursday, May 8th and runs through Sunday, May 18th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
St. Pete Tacos & Tequila festival
Vinoy Park, DTSP Waterfront
The 4th Annual St. Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival returns to Vinoy Park on May 9-10, 2025, bringing a waterfront celebration of food, drinks, and entertainment. Attendees can enjoy 100+ taco options from 25+ vendors, craft margaritas, palomas, and cocktails, lucha libre wrestling, live music, mariachi bands, mural artists, and more. The festival also features a taco-eating contest and the People’s Choice Taco Competition, making it a must-attend event for taco and tequila lovers!
Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th
Find tickets, times, events schedule, and more information HERE.
Remembering The Skyway Tragedy w/ Author Bill DeYoung
St. Pete City Theater, St. Pete
Acclaimed writer Bill DeYoung will present insights from his book, Skyway, which recounts the events of that devastating day. We’re also honored to welcome Jerry Knight, a first responder who was on the scene in 1980, as he shares his firsthand experience and answers your questions.
This event is a powerful opportunity to reflect on a pivotal moment in our community’s history and hear from those who lived it. All are welcome.
Friday, May 9th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Saturday
**Registry Spotlight Event**
Tropical Heatwave is one of our area’s most fun and unique concert events, and so it shines this week in the #RegistrySpotlight. Bring Mom!
Tropical Heatwave Presented by WMNF
The Cuban Club, Ybor City
This multi-act, multi-stage, multi-genre evening of music takes place at one of the coolest venues in the Bay area. Pop from stage to stage at the Cuban Club and see top tier music acts that will keep you dancing all evening long. This is truly one of the premier music events of the year and supports our very own local radio station WMNF. Come on out, bring MOM for a special Mother’s Day treat and rock the night away!
Saturday, May 10th @5pm – 1am
Find tickets, band schedules, and more information HERE.
*Don’t forget about Second Saturday ArtWalk. That’s a great evening out for Mom. 5pm – 9pm
Sunday – Happy Mother’s Day!
Dalí’s Birthday Celebration
The Dalí Museum, DTSP
Celebrate Dalí as you celebrate Mom with a very special day at the world-renowned museum. Here are some of the things you can expect:
- All-day gallery admission rate of $19.04, in honor of Dalí’s birth year (a 40% discount)
- Free gallery admission and Dalí Alive 360° admission for children ages 12 and under
- Complimentary commemorative treat (one per guest, as available)
- Family-friendly activities, including surreal games in the Avant-garden, Dalí-inspired photo booth and community art activity
- Free tote bag with any Museum store purchase of $50 or more
Sunday, May 11th @10am – 6pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Mother’s Day Brunch & Safari at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens, Tampa
Celebrate mom this year at Busch Garden’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffett. Included in in your reservation is a scenic journey across the Serengeti Plain on a guided, open-air vehicle tour offering an up-close look at African wildlife. After your trek across the Serengeti Plain, enjoy a variety of sweet and savory brunch items including Red Velvet Chicken & Waffles, Mini Surf & Turf Bites and so much more! Make your reservations now, space is limited!
Sunday, May 11th @10:30am – 3pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Mother’s Day Axe Throwing for Mom
Hatchet Hangout, St. Pete
Looking for something fun to do with your Mom this Sunday for Mother’s Day? Let her release all the stress that you and your siblings (or you can blame Dad) have given her over the years and take her axe throwing! Take MOM out for FREE to Hatchet Hangout – Axe throwing Venue and lounge and let her pursue a new hobby. It will definitely bring a smile to her face.
Sunday, May 11th @11am – 11pm
Find more information HERE.
Mother’s Day at Shuffle
Shuffle in the Heights, Tampa
Here is another great ‘outside the box’ idea. Join Shuffle on Mother’s Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal, some fun rounds of shuffleboard, mimosas (one free for Mom), and music. Admission for Mom is free. Also free is a lively afternoon concert with singer, songwriter Deb Ruby. A good time is sure to be had by all!
Sunday, May 11th @12pm – 6pm
Find reservations (recommended), and more information HERE.
Mom’s Old School Skate
United Skates of America, Tampa
Here’s a fun idea for the whole family. Celebrate Mom at the rink with the music of all her favorite female artists form the 80s on. Mom’s admission and skates are FREE with a paid child admission and there’s even a great deal on a large pizza meal. Get your “steps” in while having a great time on wheels with all your friends and fam. What a great way to celebrate Mom.
Sunday, May 11th @4pm – 8pm
Find more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Elderbrook – Another Touch North American Tour
Baycare Sound, Clearwater
Friday, May 9th @7:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Billy Idol w/ Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: It’s a Nice Day to… Tour Again
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Saturday, May 10th @7:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Mat Kearney – Headlights Home Tour
Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Saturday, May 10th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Broadway Baby Wannabe
Catherine Hickman Theater, Gulfport
Saturday, May 10th @7:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 Weekend!
Cindy
