Upcoming Tampa Bay Events in January & February

ON-GOING EVENTS

Through Sunday, March 28 – Living Color: The Art of the Highwaymen

10am–5pm Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Friday/10am–8pm Thursday/10am –5pm Saturday & Sunday, $5/$10, Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Sixty paintings from five outstanding private collections, featuring the works of the core group of Florida Highwaymen. 813.259.1720 tampamuseum.org

Through Sunday, April 4 – From Chaos to Order

Noon–5pm Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday/noon–8pm Thursday, Friday/10am–5pm Saturday, $10 – $20, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. The first exhibition to focus on the aesthetics of Greek Geometric art, and the first to demonstrate how stylistic principles in visual art during the Geometric period reflect a characteristically Greek idea of “the beautiful” (kallos). 727.894.4638 mfastpete.org

Through Sunday, April 11 – Van Gogh Alive

11am–6pm Wednesday through Sunday, $8 – $25, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Experience Vincent van Gogh’s works in an immersive art installation that opens a new window into the celebrated painter’s artistic genius. From his famous “Starry Night” to his radiant “Sunflowers,” Van Gogh’s vibrant work invites viewers to revel in color, light and sound. Visitors will feel the sensation of walking right into Van Gogh’s paintings – an experience that is both educational and inspiring. Advance tickets are required. 727.823.3767 thedali.org

EVENTS CALENDAR

Saturday, January 9 – Second Saturday ArtWalk

The studios and galleries of the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District will welcome visitors. Each venue will set their own Saturday hours. COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running due to not having enough space for social distancing.

stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk

Tuesday, January 12 – Florida Birds Through the Seasons (Zoom)

2pm, Free, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.

Join host ecologist Brian Magnier for a presentation on what birds to expect in Florida in different seasons, as well as bird migration and navigation.

727.453.6500 weedonislandpreserve.org

Friday, January 15 – Jay Leno

8pm, $40 – $99, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. 

Named America’s Favorite TV Personality in the 2009 Harris Poll, Leno is best known as America’s late-night leader for nearly three decades. 

727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com

Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16 – Side by Side by Sondheim

7pm, Straz Center, Riverwalk Tent, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. 

Celebrates the wit and genius of musical theatre’s most influential artist, Stephen Sondheim. This Tony-award winning musical revue features songs from Company, A Little Night Music, Follies, and many well-known musical hits. 

813.229.7827 strazcenter.org

Saturday, January 16 – Gulfport’s City-Wide Yard Sale

Dawn to dusk, Free admission, throughout the city of Gulfport. Rain date: Sunday, January 17. mygulfport.us/calendar

Saturday, January 16 – Third Saturday IndieFaire

5–9pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard. visitgulfportflorida.com  

Tuesday, January 19 – Tampa Bay Senior Expo

10am–3pm, Free, St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. One of the Bay area’s most well attended, look forward to free health screenings and accessing investment guidance, travel news, retirement choices and attend a variety of educational seminarsFirst 150 attendees  will receive a free $5 gift card to Walgreens. tampabay.com/expos 

Thursday, January 21 – Empire of the Summer Moon via Zoom

11am –12:30pm, Free, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Travel back in time to the heyday of the Comanches, known for their horsemanship and fighting ability as they battled against white settlement of their land. A great discussion led by Helen Huntley. Registration required. 727.892.4200 jamesmuseum.org

Friday, January 22 – The Highwaymen Live

2 & 8pm, $160/Table of Four, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. This 90-minute country music tribute show is full of upbeat, honky-tonk hits like Ring of Fire, Dukes of Hazzard, and On the Road Again, and many more. 727.587.6793 largoarts.com

Friday, January 22 through Sunday, January 24 – John’s Pass Seafood Festival

2–8pm Friday/10am –8pm Saturday/10am –6pm Sunday, Free admission, John’s Pass Village, 12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach. Three days of seafood, music and fun. johnspassseafoodfest.com

Saturday, January 23 – MOSI Strikes Back…A Star Wars Family Night

6–8pm, $30 Member/$40 Nonmember Parent/Child Team, MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. Let the force guide your family for an evening of excitement, adventures and hands-on activities. Ages 7 and up.

813.987.6000 mosi.org

Saturday, January 23 – Starry Night at The Dalí Fundraiser

7–10pm, $65 Members/$75 Nonmembers, The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Van Gogh Alive special exhibition, as well as stargazing with an astronomer (telescopes provided), tarot card readings, music and a complimentary Van Gogh Vodka craft cocktail. Food truck fare will be available onsite for purchase. 727.823.3767 thedali.org

Tuesday, January 26 – Happiness by Design – Creating a Life you Love via Zoom

10:15–11:45am, $10 Members/$25 Nonmembers. This course is designed to help participants. discover their unique path to happiness, as well as identifying ways to get there. Information is presented in a fun, thought-provoking fashion,

along with coaching tips and ideas for bringing real change into our lives.

eckerd.edu/olli

Sunday, January 31 – Neil Berg 50 Years of Rock IV

7pm, $39 – $69, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the 50-year history of the music that changed the world forever. 

727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com

Sunday, January 31 – Rat Pack Together Again

2–4pm, $32.49, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. This show will take you on a musical journey  featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.  

727.893.1070 mygulfport.us  

Friday, February 5 – Gulfport First Friday Walk

5–8pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. A juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media. The streets are lined with artisans, entertainment and gourmet goodies. Free live music. visitgulfportflorida.com

Friday, February 5 – Superbowl of Rock

7–11pm, $19 – $75, Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Everclear, Fastball, Max Collins of Eve 6 with special guest Folk University featuring Mike Twitty. ticketweb.com/

Saturday, February 6 – Sinatra – The Musical

2pm, Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. Tony Sands takes you from the silver screen of Hollywood, to Frank’s Main Event comeback. 

Sinatra’s best loved songs are performed in this sensational storytelling musical. 727.893.1070 mygulfport.us

Saturday, February 6 – SO Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day

9am–3pm, Free, Trolley Market Square, Tangerine Ave. and 49th St. S, Gulfport.

Bounce houses for the kids, music throughout the day, a Car Show for all ages. Food and drink available for purchase. Rain date: Sunday, February 7. so49.org/so-classic-car-show

Friday, February 12 – Chili Cook-Off

6–8pm, $10, Treasure Island Community Center, 154 10th Ave., Treasure Island.

Ticket allows you to sample and vote on all entries. Beer and wine available for purchase. Free to enter your chili recipe. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the Treasure Island Fire Department (M-F, 8am-4pm). Admission is limited to 100, with social distancing. 727.547.4590 mytreasureisland.org

Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14 – Valentine’s Engagement

Straz Riverwalk, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Passion soars and sours in song as all levels of love and heartbreak are expressed during this celebration of the romantic holiday. The performance features Gian Carlo Menotti’s hilarious – and rarely performed – The Telephone along with love songs from opera, Broadway and beyond. 813.229.7827 strazcenter.org

Saturday, February 13 – The New Shanghai Circus

2 & 8pm, $140/Table of Four, Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. See this amazing group combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. 727.587.6793 largoarts.com

Saturday, February 13 – Second Saturday ArtWalk

The studios and galleries of the Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District will welcome visitors. Each venue will set their own Saturday hours. COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running due to not having enough space for social distancing.

stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk

Saturday, February 13 – The Simon & Garfunkel Story

8pm, $39 –$100, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. A critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York, who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Uses state of the art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band. 727.791.7400 rutheckerdhall.com/capitol-theatre

Saturday, February 13 through Sunday, February 21 – Love, Loss and What I Wore

7:30pm Friday & Saturday/2pm Sunday, $10 – $23, St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S, St. Petersburg. A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. 727.866.1973 spcitytheatre.org

Friday, February 19 – The Greatest Love of All

8pm, $32.50 – $59.50, The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” 

727.300.2000 themahaffey.com

Saturday, February 20 – Third Saturday IndieFaire

5–9pm, Free, Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard. visitgulfportflorida.com  

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