Things to Do
Things to Do
Busch Garden’s Real Music Real Masters
Check out Busch Gardens online for exclusive live music and all new entertainment throughout the coming months. This month, check out The Diamonds, Ballroom with a Twist, The 5th Dimension, and Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band! All events are listed on their website with dates, times and further ticketing info. buschgardens.com
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The Pigeon Comes to Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit
Experience A Pigeon Comes To Tampa!: A Mo Willems Exhibit for an exclusive few months. It brings to life the well-loved children’s book by author and illustrator Mo Willems. Come ready for silly adorableness, including a hot dog slinger, a Naked Mole Rat fashion show, Knuffle Bunny’s Laundromat, and the Pigeon’s Bus. glazermuseum.org
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2019 Florida State Fair
Enjoy 12 days of non-stop fun with rides, games, live music, agricultural exhibits and, of course, food, Hillsborough County students get in for free on Friday, Feb. 8 with a ticket provided by the school system. Other area students get in for free on Monday, Feb. 18 with student ID. floridastatefair.com
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Run 4 Love 5K & 10K
Take part in the fourth annual VIRTUAL event for lovers in the area. Virtual races are completed from any location of the contestant’s choosing. Two medals will be shipped directly to you. Grab your two medals, a key-shaped medal and a heart-shaped medal. Give one to your significant other in honor of Valentine’s Day and keep one for yourself. 15 percent of every entry will be donated to Heart to Heart International. Your race can occur at any time in…
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Bay Area Renaissance Festival
Fair maidens and merciful gents are invited out to the Tampa Bay Renaissance Festival taking guests back to the 16th century. Enjoy over 100 artisans for a truly one of a kind shopping experience right near MOSI. Encounter those in character to really transport guests back 400 years and maybe even view a live action jousting. bayarearenfest.com
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Marine Science Fest at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Marine Science Fest: Feb. 16 - 18 This Presidents’ Day weekend, enjoy fun-filled educational activities and learn about local environmental programs from community partners including Eckerd Marine Science Club, Shark Conservation Club, USF Marine Lab, Tampa Bay Watch and Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
Education & Classes
Fleetwood Mac
You won’t want to miss your one chance to see Fleetwood Mac live at Amalie Arena this February! The tour will include the new line-up of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie, plus new members including Mike Campbell and Neil Finn. amaliearena.com
Music & Comedy
Terrific Tots at Sundial
Every Tuesday, join us at 9:45 am at Sundial to participate in this iconic Great Ex program. Terrific Tots at Sundial is for children ages 1-4 along with their caregiver and includes songs, stories, creative expression opportunities through art and movement, and community time with fun and engaging toys. The program will encourage curiosity, communication, creativity and critical thinking! This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Lael Arango at [email protected] Themes this month…
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Patel Conservatory presents Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark
Come experience the beloved book series Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne and watch the timeless stories come to life on stage. Performers range in grade from 2nd to 4th to perform a musical adaptation of this popular series for nearly twenty years. Join Jack and Annie as their magical tree house teleports them back in time to the land of the dinosaurs. strazcenter.org Feb. 21-24, various times
Music & Comedy
The Vienna Boys Choir
Head over to Ruth Eckerd Hall for the return of the Vienna Boys Choir for the first time since they sold out in 2013. Enjoy the choir’s extensive repertoire from medieval to contemporary as well as certain experimental music. The choir consists of 100 boys between the ages of 10 and 14 from all over the world. rutheckerdhall.com
Music & Comedy
Cinderella at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Don’t miss the return of the Russian National Ballet to Ruth Eckerd Hall with their stunning performance of Cinderella. This company is one of the top touring ballet companies in the world with their beginning in Moscow, Russia during the late 1980s. rutheckerdhall.com
Theater & Dance
Bollywood Nights 2019
Bollywood Nights: Cirque Du Bollywood is a Biennial Benefit supporting Children Across Borders. Hosted at the Tampa Museum of Art, this event will be a formal, black-tie or ethnic formal party featuring a live DJ and entertainment, themed cocktails, extravagant Indian cuisine, a live auction, and chance drawings with once in a lifetime giveaways. The proceeds of the benefit will support Children Across Borders with sponsorship opportunities. For more information on the event visit: cvent.com
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Nature Classes for Youth at McGough Nature Park in Largo
This is an interactive class for kids ages 6-13! This month’s focus will be Snakes, and More Snakes! You child will get to meet a python and turtle up close and learn more about reptiles in the wild! Classes are $3. Call 727-518-3047 to register.
Education & Classes
Touch a Truck and Open House
Tarpon Springs Library FREE event featuring police cars, fire trucks and other vehicles at Tarpon Springs Library.
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Fiesta Day in Ybor City
Head over to Ybor City for a family friendly, free street style celebration commemorating the Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Jewish, and German immigrants that settled in Ybor City in the 1880s. Fiesta day is welcome to families and others of all ages for its 72nd year. Enjoy delicious ethnic food and wonderful entertainment. eventbrite.com
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Sensory Friendly Dino Tea
Glazer Children’s Museum’s newest signature event will give you a roaring good time. Dino Tea will be hosting their special sensory friendly event with lowered lights and sound. Meet a Dinosaur and kid performer from Straz Center for the Performing Arts while you enjoy your tea and snacks, story time, and dino themed activities. glazermuseum.org
Special Needs
Art Spot at Tampa Museum of Art
This is such a fun way to spend a Saturday! Your child can put their creativity to work during this drop-in art class where they will create pieces of art inspired by current exhibits! tampamuseum.org
Art
Kid Friendly Saturdays at The Dali Museum in St Petersburg
Kids ages 4-11 can start with their day with the Little Surrealists Tour at 11am, a one hour museum tour geared just for kids! They can then create their own masterpieces during DillyDally with Dali from 12pm-2:30pm! thedali.org
Art
Black Heritage Expo
Celebrate Black History Month at the Black Heritage Expo at University Mall for music, dance, dramatic reenactments and live poetry readings. Take part in educational experiences and opportunities to meet local artists, authors, and vendors. The event is free with activities for the children and the chance to win great prizes. eventbrite.com
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Finding Neverland
Take the second star to the right and straight on to Ruth Eckerd Hall for Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, “Finding Neverland.” The story follows the “Peter Pan” playwright, J.M. Barrie, who meets four young boys and their widowed mother. Follow along as his inspiration for the timeless classic is revealed through the spellbinding story. rutheckerdhall.com
Theater & Dance
Dino Tea! at Glazer Children’s Museum
Glazer Children’s Museum’s newest signature event will give you a roaring good time. Dino Tea will allow you to meet a Dinosaur and kid performer from Straz Center for the Performing Arts while you enjoy your tea and snacks, story time, and dino themed activities. glazermuseum.org
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2019 Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
Don’t miss out on one of Florida’s most anticipated signature events featuring the top blues artists alongside some delicious seafood. This year’s venue will be at Coachman Park. This year, be sure to catch Vintage Trouble, Fantastic Negrito, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Devon Allman Project, RJ Howson, and so much more. You won’t want to miss out on the big blues artists as well as other inspired artists. sea-blues.com
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Toby Mac’s Hits Deep Tour 2019
Head over to the Amalie Arena to rock out with hit Christian musical artist, Toby Mac on his “Hits Deep” Tour. Enjoy all of his hit songs as well as a few more. Bring the kids and friends; it’s sure to be an awesome night. amaliearena.com
Music & Comedy
TFO: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Check out Michael Francis’ rare performance of the full work of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” one night only. Hear the classic “Wedding March” as well as all of the other wonders of the classic play. Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 27” will also be performed with Anne-Marie McDermott. rutheckerdhall.com
Music & Comedy
Terrific Tots at Sundial
Every Tuesday, join us at 9:45 am at Sundial to participate in this iconic Great Ex program. Terrific Tots at Sundial is for children ages 1-4 along with their caregiver and includes songs, stories, creative expression opportunities through art and movement, and community time with fun and engaging toys. The program will encourage curiosity, communication, creativity and critical thinking! This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Lael Arango at [email protected] Themes this month…
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Christopher Cross
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Christopher Cross will be returning to Clearwater after his sold-out debut in 2017. Cross is well known for his incredible range and lively performances. Now, 30 years later he is releasing a new album, Take Me as I Am. For more info visit: rutheckerdhall.com
Music & Comedy
Sarah McLachlan
Don’t miss out on Sarah McLachlan’s one performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall for the first time since 2015. Enjoy McLachlan’s incredible voice and incredible abilities that helped her renowned career for the past two-and-a-half decades. rutheckerdhall.com
Music & Comedy
Florida Strawberry Festival
Take part in this year’s Strawberry Festival and celebrate the strawberry harvest of Hillsborough County. Enjoy headlined entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, commerce related exhibits, and of course delicious fair-style food including the famous strawberry shortcake. flstrawberryfestival.com Times vary by day.
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The Beach Boys
Make your way to Ruth Eckerd Hall to experience the unforgettable sound of The Beach Boys bringing back their “Good Vibrations” after three years of sold out performances. Original members including Mike Love and Bruce Johnston and the rest of the boys will all be there. rutheckerdhall.com
Music & Comedy
Sea Turtle Awareness Day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Sea Turtle Awareness Day: April 6 Join CMA’s Sea Turtle Team for a special day focused on sea turtle nesting and conservation at Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach! Learn what you can do to help protect these endangered marine animals and participate in coastal cleanup activities on the beach and in the water. The event includes a beach clean-up from 8 – 10 a.m. and fun educational opportunities from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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