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Carnaval de Barranquilla Tampa Florida

Sat., April 6, 5 p.m.-3 a.m.

Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne

1730 E 7th Ave., Tampa Ybor City

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Festivals

FREE EVENT Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition. Explore the rich heritage of Barranquilla in the heart of Florida. Barranquilla Party Fiesta 🎉 **¡Celebra el 211 aniversario de Barranquilla en Tampa!** 🇨🇴 ¡Únete a nosotros para una vibrante y animada celebración mientras la ciudad hermana de Tampa Barranquilla conmemora sus 211 años de riqueza cultural y patrimonio! Estás invitado a un día lleno de música en vivo, comida y diversión interminable mostrando el espíritu de Colombia justo aquí en la Bahía de Tampa. 🌟 **Invitados Especiales: Reinas y Reyes del Carnaval de Barranquilla** 347-852-6404
Melody Artisans of the Crooked Thumb

Every other Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Crooked Thumb Brewery

555 10th Ave. S, Safety Harbor Pinellas County

Free

Live Music

A now seven-years running open mic style songwriters night where Josh Reilly invites artists from across the country to not only write a new song based on a prompt, but perform it in the brewery courtyard. (727) 724-5953
40-59 Stress-Free Singles Social

Tue., April 2, 7-10 p.m.

Charann's Tavern

6748 Memorial Highway, Tampa Tampa

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Free: USD 0.00

Family and Kid Events

Escape the ordinary with our Singles Social at Charann's Tavern this Tuesday. More than just a sports bar, Charann's is a gathering place where laughter flows as freely as the drinks, and new connections are made in the most relaxed setting. URLs: YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/2285411-2?pid=7176 Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/2285411-3?pid=7176 Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/2285411-4?pid=7176 Category: Lifestyle | Dating 813-524-6409
Shuffle League SIgn Up

Through April 20, 6 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

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Free

Sports & Recreation

Spring League Registration is LIVE! Teams of 2 to 10 people play games either Wednesday or Thursday nights at 7, 8, and 9p. Two players per game. https://app.recrec.io/dashboard
I Keep the Ladders Clean: 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Mondays-Saturdays. Continues through May 4

USF Contemporary Art Museum

3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa Tampa

Free

Museums

CAM Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm This eagerly anticipated annual exhibition features Master's Thesis work by the 3rd year Master of Fine Arts candidates in the USF School of Art and Art History. The 2024 exhibition, titled I Keep the Ladders Clean, features artists Ainaz Alipour, Tisha Benson, Caroline Colby, Mason Dowling, Andrew King, Manantial, Harsh K Sharma, Tanner Simon, and Amber Toplisek. 813-974-4133
“Through her Eyes: Women Photographers in Tampa Bay”

Through June 24

The University of Tampa - Ferman Center for the Arts - Charlene A. Gordon Theater

214 N Blvd, Tampa Downtown Tampa

Free

Visual Art

Tampa’s had a lot of great female photographers through the years. View a collection of their work in “Through her Eyes: Women Photographers in Tampa Bay” at The University of Tampa’s Ferman Center for the Arts. Featuring photography by Jaime Aelavanthara, Tana Brackins, Jenny Carey, Natalie Diienno, Lisa Fitch, Amy Fitzgerald, Sally Fuller, Simone Leal, Kenna Main, Amy Pezzicara, Agueda Sanfiz, Beverly Stapleton and Emily Will. 813-253-6212
Tuesday Trivia Night

Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Florida Avenue Brewing Co. (Seminole Heights)

4315 N Florida Ave., Tampa Seminole Heights

Food & Drink

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AT WEEKLY TRIVIA NIGHT. Get ready to put your brain to the test! Timeless Entertainment hosts weekly trivia night at Florida Avenue Brewing Co. in Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL! Every week, we’ll have a different set of challenging trivia questions covering a variety of topics, from pop culture and history to science and current events. So dust off your knowledge base and get ready for an exciting night out! First, Second & 3rd Place winners will receive prizes! 1 (813) 358-2927
The Remix: Shuffle's Open Mic Night

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Shuffle

2612 N Tampa St., Tampa Tampa Heights

Free

Live Music

Every Tuesday night Shuffle and Brokenmold Entertainment host Tampa Bay's best open mic night. Always free to perform and to observe. Everyone is welcome. Brokenmold Entertainment PresentsTHE REMIX: A Shuffle Open MicHosted By: Tone I.E.Music By: DeeJay Kellan (see him to sign up)All music genres welcome8PM - No Cover to attend or perform * NEW FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS COMING SOON *food/drink specials --> PBR $4, GIN or VODKA REMIX $6, canned wine 2 for $8, single tacos $3, chips & salsa $2 - - pull up this Tuesday IN-DOOR & OUTDOOR SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS A special featured artist every week! (813) 450-3797
Black Horse Theatre Presents SOMETHING BLUE in the Tully Levin Gallery

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA)

515 22nd Street South, St Petersburg St. Pete

Free and open to the public

Performance, Visual Art

*The show runs from June 9th through June 30th and is free and open to the public. Tickets for the opening on June 9th are $25. Limited seating. 727.900.5773
Free Dress Give Away - Limited Spots Available

Ongoing, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Valhalla Resale, Inc.

6112 Central Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

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Free

Civics

Valhalla Resale was gifted about 200 dresses to distribute to the community from a generous donor. How it will work: The dress give away is intended for students 9-12 attending prom. We're limiting the number of students looking for dresses to 2 students every half an hour. You'll book your preferred appointment and you'll have 30 minutes to browse through the dresses, try on, and select 1 dress from our gifted dresses. As Valhalla Resale is a clothing store, please refrain from spending the allotted 30 minutes looking at the store's inventory until you've selected your free dress. 8132313344
Food trucks at Common Dialect Beer Works

Tuesdays-Sundays

Common Dialect

5023 North Florida Ave., Tampa Tampa

Free

Food & Drink

With very few exceptions, Seminole Heights brewery Common Dialect Beer Works hosts food trucks Tuesday-Sunday. Visit the website for hours and truck information.
Downtown Tampa Food Tour

Tuesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

Malio's Prime Steakhouse

400 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa Downtown Tampa

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98.00

Food & Drink

Explore downtown Tampa on a guided walking food tour. Tour visits Malio's Prime Steakhouse, Spain Restaurant, and The Dan for amazing food and adult beverages at every stop. Dessert and coffee stop bonus. 18133104401
Anything Goes open mic tuesdays

Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

The Fringe Theatre

1624 E 7th Ave Ste 307, Tampa Ybor City

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Pay What You Can

Performance, Comedy, Theater

The Fringe's weekly open mic, open to all performance disciplines, with a fully operational theatre! Come and perform, or come and just watch! Bring tracks, videos, request lighting, and more. Let's cross pollinate our communities and create new things! Get fringey. Pay What You Can, 5 min limit. Perform and receive a free (non-alcoholic) drink. BYOB. 3473589682
Trivia Tuesday

Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Wild Rover Brewing Company

13921 Lynmar Blvd., Tampa Tampa

$0

Family and Kid Events

Join us every Tuesday at Wild Rover Brewing Company for Trivia Tuesday at 7:30PM. Our trivia is best suited for teams of 6, but teams of 2-10 people all participate in the fun. 7 rounds with General Knowledge, Current Events, Audio, Picture, & other categories. Win prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd! (813) 475-5995
Shawn Brown

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Pete’s Place

4145 Henderson Blvd., Tampa Tampa

Free

Live Music

One of the longest running names in the jazz scene, Brown is a bonafide Hammond god and always ready to lead open jams like this one that happens on Tuesday nights. All players are welcome to bring their own instruments or use some of the house gear. 813-282-9039
Pinellas Park Civic Orchestra Concert Cycle No. 3

Wed., April 3, 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Sun., April 7, 3-4 p.m.

Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center

4951 78th Ave N, Pinellas Park Pinellas Park

Free-donations accepted

Live Music

Please join the Pinellas Park Civic Orchestra as we perform an eclectic mix of compositions by Beethoven, Mahler, Grieg, and Bohme. A fabulous way to spend an hour of your time, so bring your family and friends. Admission is free--donations are gratefully accepted. 813-397-8165
SHINE Medicare Counseling

Wednesdays, 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 30

Safety Harbor Public Library

101 Second St. N, Safety Harbor Pinellas County

free

Learn

SHINE volunteer counselors through the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas, Inc. provide free, unbiased one-on-one insurance counseling and information on Medicare options and prescription drug assistance for elders, their families, and caregivers. To make an appointment to speak confidentially with a local SHINE Medicare counselor in-person, by phone or via Zoom Meeting, call 727-724-1525 x4107 or visit https://form.jotform.com/shlibrary/SHINE-appointment 7277241525
Memory Mornings

Every other Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m. Continues through May 29

Chihuly Collection

720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Visual Art

Memory Mornings is a FREE program for those living with dementia and their care partners. Memory Morning participants will receive a 45-minute private tour of the Chihuly Collection before opening hours, followed by a 45-minute guided art activity inspired by one of the glass pieces in the Chihuly Collection. Memory tours meet every other Wednesday at the Chihuly Collection, located at 720 Central Ave in St. Petersburg from 9am – 10:30am. We look forward to sharing a meaningful connection with you at the Morean through art! Max group size is 8 students with 8 care partners,16 total per program. If 7278227872
Nature Pix Exhibition

Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 21

Gallery at Creative Pinellas

12211 Walsingham Rd, Largo Largo

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Free

Visual Art

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer, Mikhail Mansion. Mansion's avant-garde approach employs a harmonious blend of code and custom-designed electronics to amplify nature's voice. As you navigate the gallery space, you'll encounter a captivating juxtaposition of the natural world and a grid-like motif, symbolizing the intersection of code, computation, and nature's intrinsic beauty. Be a part of a matrix of sensations, where minimalist algorithmic drawings and intricate digital sculptures come to life. Mansion's creations transform live sensor data from nearby nature into bespoke sculptural forms. 7275823600
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through May 18

Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center

1101 E River Cove St, Tampa Hillsborough County

Free

Museums

The Smithsonian’s "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is an immersive and thought-provoking exploration of the evolution of democracy in the United States, relevant to people of all ages. The Museum was selected by Florida Humanities to host the exhibition as part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street project. Through photographs, objects, film, audio and interactives, the exhibition explores the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people," from revolution and suffrage, to civil rights and casting ballots. (813) 935-9402
Under A Pink Sky: Life on Planet X - Otherworldly Sculptures by Craig Wood

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 30

Morean Center for Clay

420 22nd Street South, St.Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Visual Art

"Under a Pink Sky" is a whimsical exploration of what life might be like on alien worlds, conveyed through a series of imaginative ceramic sculptures. As human beings, I believe in the power of creativity to bring joy and wonder into our lives, and I hope this exhibition sparks the imagination of its viewers, inspiring them to embark on their own creative journeys. 727-821-7162 x2311
Ukulele Beginner Workshops

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through May 8

Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center

329 S Bayshore Blvd, Safety Harbor Clearwater

free

Learn

TBUS Ukulele Beginner Workshop part 1--6:30 pm on Wednesdays 3/6, 4/3, 5/1. Workshop part 2--6:30 pm on Wednesdays 2/14, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8. Learn all about the different ukulele sizes, how to hold, tune, strum, and play a few chords. Attendees will learn new songs, strumming techniques, and info for continued education & events. TBUS requests sign-in online: www.meetup.com/tampabayukes 727-724-1525
Free Yoga at Midtown Tampa

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 18

Midtown Tampa, Midtown Commons

3659 Midtown Drive, Tampa Tampa

FREE

Outdoors

Namaste by the Bay comes to Midtown Tampa! Grab your mat and join Alex for an all-levels power flow class on the turf in the beautiful outdoor Midtown Commons. We will focus on building strength and mobility through mindful movement while connecting with our breath (and community!) Visit our website for registration + Check for updates/cancellations 407-233-9615
Free Trivia Night in Tampa

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 30

Top Shelf Sports Lounge

3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel Tampa

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Free

Food & Drink

Put your thinking caps on and join us for Trivia Night every Wednesday! (813) 760-2825
Wing Wednesday

Wednesdays, 3-10 p.m.

Big Easy Bar

1704 E 7th Ave., Ybor City Tampa

Free

Food & Drink

Big Easy Ybor City's Wing Wednesday —visit us for $1 wings every Wednesday. This dine-in special is accompanied by our daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm.
Rock the Park Tampa

First Thursday of every month, 6:30-9:45 p.m.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa Tampa

Free

Live Music

Downtown Tampa's 13-year-old free, family and pet-friendly showcase of the Bay area's best homegrown musicians, taking place the first Thursday of every month at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (with the occasional detour to Water Works Park when a special event takes over The Curt). (813) 274-8615
April 2024 meeting of The Democratic Women’s Club of Southeast Hillsborough County

Thu., April 4, 6-8 p.m.

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

1906 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico Tampa

Civics

Monthly meeting of The Democratic Women’s Club of Southeast Hillsborough County will be April 4. Craig Latimer wil be the guest speaker. Mr. Latimer will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the all important election coming up this year. All like minded individuals are welcome to attend. 813-967-1467
Reception & Awards Ceremony | CSAI 24th Annual Hillsborough County High School Fine Arts Competition

Thu., April 4, 6-8 p.m.

Gallery 221@ HCC Dale Mabry

4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa Tampa

Visual Art

Join the HCC Art Galleries for a reception and award ceremony for CSAI 24th Annual Hillsborough County High School Fine Arts Competition Thursday, April 4, 6-8 p.m at Gallery3@HCC Dale Mabry. Now in its 24th year, the Calyx Schenecker Art Infinitum displays winners of the Annual Hillsborough County High School Fine Arts Competition. The juried competition gives students an opportunity to be recognized for their achievements in the visual arts, with scholarships awarded to students in the categories of 2D art, 3D art, and photography. The exhibition, awards ceremony, and reception will take place in Gallery3@HCC Dale Mabry Campus. 8132537386
The Mango Tree: An Evening with Annabelle Tometich @Tombolo Books

Thu., April 4, 7-8 p.m.

Tombolo Books

2153 1st Ave S., St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Free, Please RSVP!

Literary

When journalist Annabelle Tometich picks up the phone one June morning, she isn’t expecting a collect call from an inmate at the Lee County Jail. And when she accepts, she certainly isn’t prepared to hear her mother’s voice on the other end of the line. So begins The Mango Tree, a poignant & deceptively entertaining memoir of growing up as a mixed-race Filipina “nobody” in suburban Florida! Tombolo Books is thilled to welcome Tometich to the bookstore to share her beautiful memoir with us! Tometich will be in conversation with fellow FL author Sheree L. Greer! 7277559456
Tampa Pro 2024: Skate Comedy with Taylor Clark & Friends!

Thu., April 4, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Bricks

1327 E 7th Ave., Ybor City Tampa

Free

Comedy

Join us for an evening of laughter and good vibes at our upcoming skate comedy show, featuring an incredible lineup of comedians: Taylor Clark, Pancho Moler, Twon Wood, Orion Levine, Richard Bowen, along with some surprise guests! This unique event promises a blend of humor that draws inspiration from the world of skateboarding, offering stories and jokes that resonate with fans and newcomers alike. Whether you're passionate about skateboarding or simply in search of a fun night out filled with laughter, this show is for you. (813) 247-1785