Don’t let cooler temps keep you from all the amazing events going on in Tampa Bay this weekend! New theater, art, music, parades, boat shows, and much more await you if you brave the big chill. Registry Tampa Bay has you covered with all the best “stuff” to do!
New Theater Thursday
Limited Engagement – The Cher Show
Straz Center, Morsani Hall, Tampa
You know the old saying – after the nuclear holocaust, there will only be cockroaches, and Cher. Well, she still astounds in look and in sound through six decades as she continues to entertain at almost 80. This Tony Award winning musical at the Straz Center is a limited engagement, this weekend only. It’s a musical documentary of Cher’s amazing life and career that you simply don’t want to miss. The costume changes alone will be worth the price of admission!
Now through Sunday, January 19th
Find tickets, performance times and more information HERE.
Macbeth
Jobsite Theatre @ The Straz Center
Producing artistic director David Jenkins is well known for pushing the boundaries of classical works and presenting them in new and fascinating ways. For this Macbeth, he worked closely with the design team as they looked for a way to possibly set this “off-world,” drawing from Sci-Fi — perhaps Frank Herbert’s Dune is the closest point of reference someone might most easily think of. “I think, visually, a style like this might break down some barriers or preconceived notions folks have about Shakespeare. People might often feel intimidated by this stuff, but then I watch them binge hours and hours of content in the worlds of Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones or Dune with no problem. If we can adopt an aesthetic that makes this stuff feel more accessible to folks from jump, why wouldn’t we do that?” Come see innovation on stage starting this weekend.
Thursday, January 16th – Sunday, February 9th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Thursday and Beyond
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show (4 days)
Mahaffey Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park, DTSP
The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast. The annual show takes place at Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The show will feature an impressive lineup of powerboats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot tent housing an extensive selection of marine gear, accessories, and equipment.
Thursday, January 16th – Sunday, January 19th
Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
As the Sacred Arts Tour continues, the Monks come into the gallery to create a stunning mandala, one grain of sand at a time. That most certainly deserves to shine in the #RegistrySpotlight! It’s absolutely fascinating to watch.
Tibetan Monks Sacred Arts Tour 2025 (3 days left)
Florida CraftArt, DTSP
The creation of the sand mandala at Florida CraftArt has long been a cherished tradition for St. Petersburg and the surrounding community. Over the course of several days, the eight monks will meticulously place millions of grains of vibrant sand into an intricate mandala—a stunning geometric representation of the universe and the enlightened mind. This ephemeral masterpiece symbolizes the impermanence of life and the beauty of creation.
This year, the monks selected the healing mandala to reflect the challenges our community has faced in recent months. Trust me, you’ll find yourself mesmerized by the meticulous work done on the mandala by these religious icons. Check it out.
Now through Saturday, January 18th
Find times, and more information HERE.
Friday
Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival (2 days)
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Tampa
Where can you see exciting rodeo antics and a full country music festival all in one place? The answer, of course, is our very own Hillsborough County fairgrounds. Famed artists like Chris Janson and Clay Walker grace the stage between rodeo phases to make your experience complete. But there’s more! Enjoy delicious food, a cold beer and test your skills on the mechanical bull before the Bull Bash begins. It’s big fun for the whole family, so don’t miss a minute! (No beer for the kids, though.)
Friday & Saturday, January 17th & 18th
Find tickets, event schedules, and more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: MLK Dream Big Weekend Celebration & Parade
Multiple Venues, St. Pete
In its 38th year, MLK Dream Big Parade is one of the Nation’s longest-running Martin Luther King Day Parades. This year features a full weekend of activities and fun for all. On Friday, it’s the MLK Dream Big Banquet. On Sunday, it’s the MLK Dream Big Band Showcase at Gibbs High School. Then on the Monday holiday celebrating Dr. King’s life and legacy, is the main event – the MLK Dream Big Parade. This vibrant and inspiring parade travels through the heart of downtown St. Pete on 1st Avenue South, concluding at Tropicana
Friday, January 17th – Monday, January 20th
Find event schedule and locales, and more information HERE.
For a Good Cause – Dishes & Wishes: A Taste of Tampa Bay
The Gathering @Armature Works, Tampa
What better way to eat delicious food with friends and family, than when it benefits the Make-A-Wish of Southern Florida organization? Enjoy open bars, live music from The SugarSax and DJ Anthony Carollo, auctions and fabulous food from the bay area’s finest restaurants. Your taste buds will thank you and so will all the kids battling illness as they get their dream wishes granted. Get your tickets today.
Friday, January 17th @7pm – 11pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Opening Reception: Skinner & Skinner, Presence Felt, Lisa Bagley: Hopes & Fears, Luster
Morean Arts Center, St. Pete
Four exhibitions in one come to The Morean Arts Center this Friday with an opening reception. Skinner + Skinner features father and son artists Arthur and Joe Skinner in their first-ever joint exhibition. LUSTER is a juried exhibition for students attending a visual arts program in a Florida college or university, with ceramics as the focus. Presence Felt celebrates the profound impact of ceramics educators across Florida, showcasing a diverse range of styles and techniques. Lisa Bagley: Hopes + Fears: My Diary of Cancer is the retired art educator’s cathartic illustration of her experiences and mental struggles with life and mortality.
Opening Reception: Friday, January 17th @5pm – 8pm (Exhibition through February 15th)
Find more information HERE.
Saturday
2025 Children’s Gasparilla Parade
Bayshore Blvd., Tampa
The Children’s Gasparilla Parade is the perfect event for the whole family to enjoy. Since 1947, this favorite annual tradition has entertained guests with a stunning display of expertly designed parade floats, krewes, marching bands, dance units, and community groups.
Festivities line the 1.5-mile parade route, beginning at Bay to Bay Blvd & Bayshore Blvd and stretching to Edison Ave. The best part? The event is alcohol-free, making it a family-friendly atmosphere everyone can enjoy.
Saturday, January 18th @2pm
Find more information HERE.
Sunday
*Bonus Event – Luxury Travel Expo
Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
Indulge in an evening filled with exclusive promotions and immersive travel presentations, featuring different travel experiences designed to cater to every type of explorer. Immerse yourself in a curated selection of the world’s most prestigious travel experiences, including opulent cruise lines, captivating land tours, and private jet vacations. Indulge your fantasies or even choose your next great adventure. It’ll be a great way to spend a Sunday Funday afternoon. General admission is free!
Sunday, January 19th @12:30pm – 3:30pm
Find RSVP and more details HERE.
**Local Concert Corner**
Deadhead Night! Uncle John’s Band at
The Venue Bayboro Brewing, St. Pete
Thursday, January 16th @8pm – 11pm
Find more information HERE.
Amazon Soul w/ Daniela Soledade
Bayboro Brewing, St. Pete
Friday, January 17th @8pm
Find more information HERE.
Free Music Fest – Winter Warmer 2025
Cage Brewing, St. Pete
Friday – Sunday, January 17th – 19th
Find performance schedules and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend, everyone!
Cindy
Don’t forget to send your events to: cstovall5@gmail.com
