restaurants Events & Things to Do
Near Tampa
Riverfest
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
5/3: 5PM-10PM (Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park) 5/4: 11AM-10PM (Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park & Water Works Park)
The Florida Aquarium's Party for the Planet
at McKay Bay Nature Park
A family-friendly environmental event at McKay Bay Nature Park in Tampa! Help protect this vital ecosystem through cleanup and restoration.
Kentucky Derby Day
at Tampa Bay Downs
Come join us for a full day of racing!
9th FORD CUBAN SANDWICH FESTIVAL: CENTRAL FLORIDA: Kissimmee & Orlando
at Kissimmee, Florida
9th Annual FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival of Central Florida: Kissimmee / Orlando General Admission is FREE or GET VIP Area TICKETS!
Tampa Derby Day Party + Casino Night Fundraiser
at Venetian Event Center
The largest Kentucky Derby themed party in Tampa. Get your bow ties and big hats ready – Hosted at The Venetian Event Center in New Tampa.
A Day at the Races
at Raybon Plaza
Water Street Tampa will celebrate the Kentucky Derby with its “A Day at the Races" event. The event on Saturday, May 4 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m invites guests to dress in their finest fascinators and bowties as they participate in Derby-themed activities.
Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl - Tampa, FL
at Best bars in Tampa
Unleash the spirit of Cinco de Mayo at our Pub Pioneers Pub Crawl on May 4th! Sip, savor, and celebrate in style this Cinco de Mayo!
Tampa Tacos and Tequila Bar Crawl
at Bad Monkey Ybor
Let's taco 'bout a night of tequila-fueled fun as we crawl the best taco and tequila spots on May 4th, 2024!
If I Cry
at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
If I Cry, a surreal dance journey through Frida Kahlo's mind.
1ST SATURDAY' ONCE A MONTH PARTY @DUNNS RIVER ISLAND CAFE
at Dunns River Island Cafe
BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO THE BEST ONCE A MONTH PARTY IN TAMPA FOR OVER 14 YEARS.
Little Amigos - Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Sparkman Wharf
at Sparkman Wharf
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Sparkman Wharf.
Tampa Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
at Bad Monkey Ybor
Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun bar crawl starting at 2:00 PM!
The Act that Ruined America, and How to Fix It, with Dr. Philip Levy
at Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center
Join Dr. Philip Levy at USF for an enlightening talk on 1920s legislation and American governance dysfunction. Free admission, refreshments, and prizes!
Cinco de Mayo Beer Fest: A Celebration of Mexican Inspired Home Brews
at BR? Florida Growler Bar
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a bit differently this year. Sample a variety of Mexican inspired beers from local homebrewers.
Beso del Sol: Tampa Bay's Premium Latin Dance Pool Party! Cinco de Mayo!
at Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Beso del Sol @Hotel Alba! RELPro is proud to present Beso del Sol @Hotel Alba!
401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
at University of Tampa
Dr. Pamela Decker, organist and composer, is professor of organ and theory at the University of Arizona. She earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Stanford University and was awarded a Fulbright grant in 1980 to study organ and composition.
2024 Festivals Preview Tasting - Tampa Bay
at Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille
Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Tampa for an exceptional tasting of our 2024 Festival single malt releases!
Botox and Botanicals!
at OVME Tampa
OVME x Procure present ... Botox and Botanicals!
August: Osage County
at Carrollwood Players Theatre
A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their homestead explodes.
5th Annual Land On Your Feet Jazz Festival
at Water Works Park
Get ready to groove at the 5th Annual Land On Your Feet Jazz Festival - a day filled with smooth tunes and good vibes!
Mother’s Day: Under the Palms
at The Tampa EDITION
Mother’s Day: Under the Palms
Mother's Day Brunch
at Plantation Palms Golf Club
Let's celebrate Mom because she deserves the best! Join us for a special Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12th.
Bachacha: Rooftop Pool Party!
at Hyatt House Tampa Downtown
Is Bachacha a thing? Well it is now. Cha cha is sexy and the music is like a fine wine. We are bringing this fine and sexy dance back!
Sam Hyde Live | Tampa, FL
at Side Splitters Comedy Club
Come see the gang from Million Dollar Extreme and Fishtank for an evening of live stand-up comedy.
Scarlet Lotus Cabaret's Graveyard Cabaret
at SpookEasy Lounge
Tampa Bay's Favorite Comedy Cabaret at SpookEasy Lounge, curated by Rogue River and hosted by Alistair Graves
Selling Tomorrow Sales & Marketing Series
at Modern Media Group
https://rosarium.work/selling-tomorrow-2024
Sunset Series: Sundown Sips
at Water Street Tampa
Sunset Series kicks off on May 16 with Sundown Sips, an evening allowing guests to wind down with wine, cocktails, mocktails and unique beverages.
MADONNA GAGA BRITNEY KYLIE DANCE PARTY!
at The Orpheum
Get ready for an ultimate dance extravaganza as we bring together 4 iconic queens of pop...Madonna, Gaga, Britney, & Kylie! 5/16 The Orpheum
Science After Dark - Flying Aces
at MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry
Enjoy a sip of science with included beer and wine selections, appetizers, and liquid nitrogen ice-cream. Each event centers around hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, and demos specific to the theme of the evening!
Moments in Time
at Hyde Park United Methodist Church
Experience the Florida Wind Band's "Moments in Time" concert, featuring masterworks that capture snapshots of life, including student performances and cherished musical memories.
Amon Amarth
at The Yuengling Center
Get ready to see Amon Amarth in Tampa at The Yuengling Center. Secure your tickets now to Amon Amarth before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Tampa Bay Event Industry Awards
at WR EVENT CENTER
Tampa Events Industry is honored to bring to the City of Tampa an event that celebrates a group of minority business owners that often times go overlooked. Whether an experienced professional or pursuing a new career in weddings and events, the Industry.
The White Party
at 5017 E Washington St
Landmark Lodge #93 hosts The White Party Saturday, May 18, 2024. All White attire requested. Food will be provided.
Pepe Mar: Creating the Myth and Magic
at Tampa Museum of Art
On the final day of the exhibition Pepe Mar: Myth and Magic, join us for a special in-gallery talk with artist Pepe Mar and Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Triple Shot Blues/rock comes to Tampa Ybor
at 1920 Ybor
Coming to Tampa at Ybor's premiere music venue - IT'S SUNDAY FUNDAY with 3 blues rock acts/1 stage/1 amazing day of music. With Memphis Lightning, The Alex Lopez Xpress and Street Preacher Sunday May 19th starting 2-6PM
Contemporary Challenges to Im/migrant Rights
at Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center
Join Dr. Elizabeth Aranda at USF for a discussion on immigration rights and the current political climate. Free admission, refreshments, and prizes!
Uptown Music & Arts Festival
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Don't miss the Uptown Music & Arts Festival in Tampa, Florida on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th & 36th, 2024 presented by UEG Productions!
The Headbang - 80's Hard Rock & Metal Tribute
at Wild Rover Brewing Company
The Headbang bring the best of 80's hard rock and metal!
Memorial Day Weekend Silent Party
at American Social
Kick off MDW silent!
UPTOWN Music & Arts Festival
at Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park
Don't miss the Uptown Music & Arts Festival in Tampa, Florida on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th & 26th, 2024 presented by UEG Productions!
UPTOWN MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL - TWO DAY FESTIVAL -TAMPA FL. MAY 25 & 26, 2024
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
DON'T MISS THIS! May 25th & 26th, 2024 ~ 4:00pm -10:00pm One of Tampa Bay's premier cultural events featuring works of art from renown visual artists and world-class performances from chart-topping contemporary jazz and R&B musicians.
Clay Horwitz (Laugh Factory) & Mario Adrion (FOX) @ Gimmick Comedy Club!
at The Gimmick
Two of the funniest & youngest stand up comedy headliners team up for a new tour! Come see the most affordable comedy show in Tampa ($15 & BYOB) to fill your Memorial Day Weekend with laughs and good vibes!
13th Annual Ford International Cuban Sandwich Festival
at Centennial Park
13th Annual Ford International Cuban Sandwich Festival Sunday May 26th, 2024 12pm-6pm is where you can enjoy this FREE Family oriented cultural festival featuring Cultural, Business and Food vendors, LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT, VIP/ CELEBRITY JUDGES and
The Emo cabaret
at Showbar Ybor
The Emo Cabaret is a vaudeville style show featuring a live jazz band playing covers of pop punk and alternative music, a stand up comedian, drag queens, and burlesque dancers.
Memorial Day Community Fest
at New Life Tabernacle UPC
Are you ready for an epic Memorial Day? We’ll see you Monday, May 27, from 12-3pm when we will share laughs, play games, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament and savor some downhome barbecue, Italian ice and so much more.
Day of Discovery - Dinosaurs!
at MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry
MOSI will set up a low-stress, sensory-friendly environment to explore the museum. These events are before MOSI’s standard hours so guests can enjoy MOSI in a quieter and less crowded setting.
Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard & Parmalee
at Amalie Arena
Get ready to see Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard & Parmalee in Tampa at Amalie Arena. Secure your tickets now to Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard & Parmalee before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Spanish Summer Camp: Equatorial Guinea
at Temple Terrace United Methodist Church
Learn and have fun with ReDefiners Spanish Summer STEAM! With interactive lessons and engaging activities, kids develop language skills, cultural awareness, and communication confidence.
VBS 2024 Breaker Rock Beach
at First Baptist Church Tampa
Free VBS Breaker Rock Beach
360 Family Conference
at New Life Tabernacle UPC
Bring the entire family for a weekend of services designed to strengthen the family unit. You will leave empowered with tools to manage your households, solidify relationships and walk closer to God.
Word Play
at Banquet Masters
Calling all word nerds and crossword puzzle masters! Voices of Hope for Aphasia is hosting Word Play, a fun-filled night of word-game competitions, dinner, and opportunities to give. Support programs that emphasize communication and quality of life.
PURE COUTURE...the white party
at Discovery Hall, USF Research Park
Get ready to slay in your best all-white outfit at PURE COUTURE...the all-white gala on June 8, 2024, at 7:00 PM!
Powerstories Theatre's Girlstories Leadership Theatre Summer Camp
at The Cuban Club
Powerstories Theatre's presidentially award-winning Girlstories Leadership Theatre is accepting applications for its summer camp on June 10-21
Abby's Corner Walk-A-Thon
at Lowry Park
Dedicated to Fighting DIPG Abby's Corner honors the enduring legacy of Abby Adewunmi by advancing research combatting this devastating illness.
TAMPA BAY JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
at Raymond James Stadium
Immerse Yourself In An Incredible Cultural Festival Experience.
Tampa's Rising Star Comedy Showcase @ The Gimmick! BYOB!
at The Gimmick
The Gimmick presents the some of the best comics of Tampa and beyond every Saturday! 6pm! BYOB!
Buffalo Soldiers 26th Military Ball
at 3705 Spectrum Blvd
Get ready for a night of elegance and tradition celebrating the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers at our 26th Military Ball!
Juneteenth Cooler Fete
at Apex Performance
Link up your crew, ready up those coolers, sort out your drinks, and let's make this a legendary celebration
The Annual-Summer Groove-All White Party
at Italian Club Ybor City
Epsilon Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Presents The Annual “All White Party" Saturday June 15, 2024.
Endless Night: Tampa Vampire Ball 2024
at The Castle Ybor
Endless Night Tampa Vampire Ball 2024
2nd Sunday Harvest Market @ The Grove
at The Grove at Wesley Chapel
The Harvest Market at the Grove is moving to twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Sundays. Hosting 80+ vendors, artists, artisans, makers, crafters, and so much more. Join us for a fun shopping experience all year long on 2nd & 4th Sundays.
Coleman Love Picnic ( BaeWatch Edition)
at Picnic Island Park
Clave Picnic Alert! It’s nothing like Florida summer weather! Bring your swimsuit and get ready for a time you will never forget!
Enchanted Garden Day Party - Tampa Bay Event
at Cactus Moon Market Garden
Come enjoy a fun-filled enchanted garden-themed day party with music, drinks, and good vibes!
AUSA Suncoast Chapter 249th Army Birthday Ball
at Hilton Tampa Downtown, North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL, USA
Join us in commemorating the 249th Army Birthday Ball alongside the AUSA Suncoast Chapter. Experience an extraordinary in-person celebration
FL Bridal & Event Expo-6-30-23-Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown-Formerly Floridian
at Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Plan Your Wedding & Celebrations at FL Bridal & Event Expo!
Summer Festival of Racing
at Tampa Bay Downs
Come join us for a full day of live racing!
2nd Annual 100 Women in White Affair
at 13312 Cain Rd
Fly Girls Brunch Social Club presents 100 Women in White Affair! Women coming together to network and support Women Entrepreneurs.
Jukebox Saturday Night - 80s Edition
at Carrollwood Players Theatre
When an evil land developer and his strange daughter threaten to foreclose on a beloved diner in the heartland of America, everyone must band together and use the music of the 80s to save the day.
Hillsborough County Esports - Video Game Open Play
at Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center
Free Play on our stations equipped with Playstation 5, Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch consoles. Play games like Fortnite and Smash Bros.