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FRIDAY THRU JULY 4 THE SHAPE WE'RE IN: EARLY MAPS OF FLORIDA A new exhibition of rare, early maps including one of the rarest Florida maps in the world. Printed in 1511, the Peter Martyr map, as it's THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION SERIES: FIRST FRIDAYS commonly known, is the first to show the Florida peninsula, two years The Henry B Plant Museum opens its doors with free admission on the before Ponce de Leon landed on Florida's east coast. Tampa is now First Friday of each month (Jan-Nov), visitors are encouraged to explore home to the incredibly rare Martyr maps, which is one of 20 left in the nation’s only Victorian railroad resort museum, enjoy music on the existence today, worldwide! Tampa Bay History Center. 813-228-0097 veranda, and share a treat with friends at the tasting table. TampaBayHistoryCenter.org Henry B Plant Museum. 5-7pm. 813-254-1891 PlantMuseum.com THRU JULY 4 VOTES FOR WOMEN: A PORTRAIT OF SATURDAY PERSISTENCE Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence celebrates the 100th YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment and explores the complexity of Resuming on Sep 12, 2020. Every Saturday, the women's suffrage movement and the relevance of this history to rain or shine. Delight in locally produced Americans' lives today. Tampa Bay History Center. 813-228-0097 gourmet food and one-of-a-kind items unique to TampaBayHistoryCenter.org the Tampa Bay area. Centennial Park, Ybor City. Oct-Apr 9am-3pm, May-Sep 9am-1pm. 813- NOV 20 - JAN 3 WINTER VILLAGE 241-2442 YborMarket.com Celebrate the holiday season along the Tampa Riverwalk as Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds and activities of THE ART SPOT ONLINE the holidays for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy ice-skating under Let your children virtually explore their creativity with gallery-related the palm trees along the Hillsborough River. Including holiday retail monthly themes and self-guided art projects. Every Saturday. 11am- stores, waterfront dining and free entertainment. Curtis Hixon Waterfront 2pm. Tampa Museum of Art. 813-274-8130 TampaMuseum.org (Event Park. WinterVillageTampa.com Info) NOV 21 - DEC 31 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SUNDAY STROLL Experience the extravagance and grandeur of a Victorian Christmas at the former 1891 Tampa Bay SUNSHINE SUNDAY Hotel during the annual Victorian Christmas Stroll. Every 4th Sunday come explore the Museum Travel back in time and experience replicas of the with lights and sounds turned down, and sensory Plant System train, vintage fashions, antique toys, adapted tools, special programs and community orchids, fruit, shells, and fanciful ornaments. Henry resources for children with special needs and B Plant Museum. 813-254-1891 their caregivers. 10am-1pm. Glazer Children's PlantMuseum.com Museum. 813-443-3861 GlazerMuseum.org NOV 26 - JAN 2 5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HARBOUR THE ESSENTIALS MARKET The fifth Annual Holiday Harbour will take place in downtown Tampa Missing your locally-sourced favorites? On the first Sunday of the month, along the Riverwalk. The 35' tall LED lighted Christmas tree will float out by appointment only, The Essentials Market features a selection of in the harbor and can be viewed in the harbor in front of the Tampa vendors with plenty of space to shop and stroll. Hyde Park Village Circle. Convention Center, The Sail, Jackson's, American Social, and The 10am-3pm. 813-254-6210 HydeParkVillage.com Westin Tampa Waterside. TheTampaRiverwalk.com
MONDAY NOV 26 - JAN 2 THE RIVERWALK HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR The Riverwalk will be festively decorated for the holiday season. There is VKNG PRIMAL MVMT no better way for you to take in all of the holiday wonder than millions of Every Monday join for this free fitness class in the park! VKNG PRIMAL twinkling lights, floating trees, and mistletoe along the 2.6 mile path. MVMT is an anatomical movement study style workout. Explore natural TheTampaRiverwalk.com movement patterns of humans and other animals to create a totally unique and effective workout that helps to increase blood flow, correct DEC 1 - JAN 3 GINGERBREAD VILLAGE posture, correct workout form, and prevent injury. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Build a gingerbread-inspired wonderland! Design your own sweet Park. 6-7pm. Downtown Tampa Fitness creations from recycled materials and everyday objects like cardboard, pipe cleaners, and bottle caps, then add your house to our growing TUESDAY village! Glazer Children's Museum. 813-443-3861 GlazerMuseum.org DEC 19 HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE ZUMBA IN THE PARK Watch along the Riverwalk as festively decorated boats compete in a Each Tuesday evening shrink everything but your smile and let the music spectacle of lights. 6:30-9:30pm. TheTampaRiverwalk.com free your body. The ultimate Latin-inspired dance and cardio workout. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. 6pm. Downtown Tampa Fitness JAN 9-17 TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2021 WEDNESDAY A ten-day celebration that host a variety of family- friendly activities, with live entertainment, cultural BAMBOOZLE FIT CLUB events, health tutorials, renowned speakers, food & Every Wednesday Urban Sweat Shop and Bamboozle Cafe lead a cross- craft vendors, a music fest and more. fit/boot camp style class for all experience levels. Curtis Hixon Waterfront TampaBlackHeritage.org Park. 6pm. Downtown Tampa Fitness JAN 22-24 GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S THE PIRATES HEIGHTS NIGHT MARKET OF PENZANCE On the second Wednesday of the month, join a rotating cast of artisanal Take a turncoat apprentice, a tender-hearted band of pirates, one very artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts marriage-focused nursemaid and mix in a catch-22 involving Leap Year, and so much more. Armature Works. 5:30-9:30pm. 813-250-3725 and you've got the makings for this rollicking tale of ignoble nobles and ArmatureWorks.com/Heights-Night-Market the ladies who love them. Straz Center. 813-229-7827 StrazCenter.org FEB 14 - JUN 27 HER WORLD IN FOCUS: WOMEN THURSDAY PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION Her World in Focus; Women Photographers from the Permanent MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM Collection highlights important women photographers in the Museum's On the third Thursday of each month, Sep - May, visit the Museum to collection and includes an intimate selection of work borrowed from local hear a live classical music performance. Enjoy the sounds of the harp, private collections encompassing personal identity, reflections on place, guitar, or violin as you explore the Museum. Henry B Plant Museum. and post-war photography. Tampa Museum of Art. 813-274-8130 813-254-1891 PlantMuseum.com TampaMuseum.org
3RD THURSDAY FEB 27 BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL Since 2012, this hip nighttime event is where Grab your cowboy boots for a festival around a day you can expect to find 10+ mobile food vendors full of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', who are prepared to take extra precautions to cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Tampa's make and serve your food. The Grand Central Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Noon-6pm. at Kennedy. 6-10pm. 813-221-3686 BeerandBourbon.com TampaBayMarkets.com MAR 6-7 ANNUAL RAYMOND JAMES BARRE IN THE PARK GASPARILLA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Every Thursday join for this free fitness class in Showcasing more than 200 of the world's most talented artists at this the park! Barre in the Park mixes elements of Pilates, dance, yoga and premier juried outdoor fine art and fine craft festival. Featured art includes functional training, and the moves are choreographed to motivating ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, and more! music. 6pm. Downtown Tampa Fitness Includes the TBBCA Chalk Walk, live entertainment & children's activities. Julian B Lane Riverfront Park Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 813-876- ROCK THE PARK 1747 GasparillaArts.com A free monthly music series on the 1st Thursday of each month showcasing APR 10 CHILDREN'S GASPARILLA musical talents of all genres. This EXTRAVAGANZA Livestream event takes place on Pint-sized pirates take over the City of Tampa with Facebook.com/RockThePark. Music starts at 7pm. family fun, floats, flying planes, and fireworks! Don't miss the "Piratechnic" Extravaganza, where the imaginary sea battle between the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and the City of Tampa is re-created. 11am-7pm. 813-251-8844 GasparillaPirateFest.com
APR 17 GASPARILLA PIRATE STREET FESTIVAL The festivities begin even before the pirates invade and the merriment continues into the evening after the parade with stages featuring live entertainment and lots of delicious food. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, MacDill Park, The Sail. 9am-9pm. 813-251-8844 GasparillaPirateFest.com
APR 17 GASPARILLA INVASION Pirates invade and capture the City of Tampa in one of the largest and most unique celebrations in the country! The Jose Gasparilla leads a flotilla northward up Seddon Channel to dock at the Tampa Convention Center. The invasion results in a Tampa takeover as the Mayor surrenders the Key to the City to the Captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. Tampa Convention Center. 11:30am-1pm. 813-251-8844 GasparillaPirateFest.com
MARCH, DATES TBD GASPARILLA MUSIC FESTIVAL Gasparilla Music Festival returns with over 40 bands across 5 stages along Tampa's Riverwalk. This showcase of Tampa Bay's finest musicians, artists and food is not to be missed! Tampa Riverwalk. 813- 708-8423 GasparillaMusic.com
JUN 19 32ND ANNUAL DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY PARADE (Moved to Juneteenth) Thousands line the streets of a two-mile route winding through East Tampa from Cuscaden Park to Middleton High School. Enjoy floats, marching bands, equestrian groups and decorated vehicles to celebrate the national holiday commemorating the birth of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon-4pm. MLKJrParade.com Home Downtown Tampa Interactive Maps Downtown Tampa Directory Downtown Events Contact Us Downtown & Channel District MAP Museums & Galleries About Us Hyde Park & South Howard MAP Attractions & Points of Interest Special Features Let's Link! Ybor City MAP Specialty Shops & Shopping Discover Downtown Tampa! Help Restaurants & Night Life Where-Is-This Contest Site Map Downtown Tampa Printable Maps City Living Did You Know? Free Directory Listing Downtown & Channel District MAP Services Hyde Park & South Howard MAP Hotels, Historic Inns Getting Around Downtown Tampa Ybor City MAP Business Groups / Interests Downtowner Parking TECO Line Streetcars Special Offers TECO Line Streetcar Stops Downtown Tampa Parking
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