Tampa Bay’s Playground!

FRIDAY…JANUARY 4TH

  •  7 p.m.

Karen Russell and Erica Dawson Book Reading

The author of Swamplandia!, named by many as one of 2011’s best books, and the upcoming Vampires in the Lemon Grove holds this reading …

Price: Free.

Reeves Theater, Vaughn Center, University of Tampa
401 W Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, 33606

  • 7:30 p.m.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

The “Greatest Show on Earth” roars into town bringing dare-devilry, stunts, the world-famous clown alley and lots of animals. This year’s show, Built to …

Price: $16-$85.

Tampa Bay Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive

Tampa, 33602

  • 5:30 p.m.

Get Downtown First Friday Music Series

Get downtown for fun with music, food and a lively crowd all in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. Join the festivities between Second and … This month features music by The Tempests.

Price: Free; refreshments extra.

Get Downtown Location
Second Street N and Central Avenue

St. Petersburg, 33701

  • 6 p.m.

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Thunderstruck

Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach and watch free movies. Concessions for sale. No alcohol. Shows start around dusk.

Price: Free.

Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive

Clearwater Beach, 33767

 

 

SATURDAY…JANUARY 5TH 

  • 9 a.m.

Downtown Saturday Morning Market

More than 100 local vendors including farmers, growers with fresh produce and gourmet foods. Also, crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment, flowers and plants.

 Progress Energy Park/Al Lang Field 

180 Second Ave. SE

St. Petersburg, 33701

  • 11 a.m.

Florida’s Largest Home Show

Guests can shop, compare and save on affordable ways to organize, repair, remodel, refurbish and landscape their homes. They can see and try products, talk …

Price: $8, $7 seniors, 12 and younger free.

Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin St.

Tampa, 33602

  •  1 p.m.

Shakespeare Festival: Film Screening: ‘Scotland, PA’

Local arts organizations have teamed up for this series of events honoring the words and ideas of William Shakespeare, including the Florida Orchestra, American Stage … The Dali Museum and Sunscreen Film Festival present a modernized retelling of Macbeth set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania. Free. Call (727) 823-3767.

Price: Price varies by event.

Dali Museum
One Dali Blvd. (Bayshore Drive SE and Fifth Avenue SE)

St. Petersburg, 33701

  •  7:30 p.m.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

The “Greatest Show on Earth” roars into town bringing dare-devilry, stunts, the world-famous clown alley and lots of animals. This year’s show, Built to …

Price: $16-$85.

Tampa Bay Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive

Tampa, 33602

 

 

SUNDAY…JANUARY 6TH

  • 8 a.m.

Epiphany Celebration

In celebration of the baptism of Christ, follow a procession of children in traditional costumes, choir members and Greek folk dance to witness the tossing …

Price: Free.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
36 N Pinellas Ave.

Tarpon Springs, 34689

  •   3 p.m.

Cinderella

The international masters of dance present the story of Cinderella, one of the most popular compositions of Sergei Prokofiev that’s known for its jubilant …

Price: $27.50-$57.50.

Mahaffey Theater
400 First St. S

St. Petersburg, 33701

  •  8 a.m.

Carrollwood to Lake Park Bike Ride

Cycle around Carrollwood on a 24-mile bike ride that begins and ends at Sub World. Helmets are mandatory.

Price: Free.

Sub World Restaurant
10051 N Dale Mabry Highway

Tampa, 33618

  • 9 a.m.

Jesuit High School Alumni Fun Run and Mass

The morning begins with Mass celebrated by Fr. Richard Hermes S.J., President of Jesuit High School. After Mass, the scenic campus-wide race will begin …

Price: Free.

Jesuit High School
4701 North Himes Ave

Tampa, 33614 

 

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