Tampa Theater and Arts Events & Things to Do

Mildred Beltre is a Brooklyn based artist, mother and activist working in print, drawing, and participatory politically engaged practice, to explore facets of social change. This is a free event.

$22; 21 & up

On select nightmare nights, the Theatre will open its lobby for a special PAUSE-O-WEEN happy hour.

Tampa’s most historic – and most haunted – majestic movie palace presents 13 nights of petrifying programming on Oct. 19-31

Something wicked this way comes...something wicked fun! Les Maquillages has one he'll of a variety show for you! Burlesque, bellydance, drag, singing, and more! Join us for a night of debauchery, drinking, and delving into the supernatural!

A fun Sunday activity to learn basic turning skills by getting hands on experience making your own Hidden Springs Beer Cup.

Join Amici Musicali as we take you on a musical journey around the world! Our excursion begins in America with a quick five-movement layover in Mississippi and then on to many countries in Europe, including Germany, Italy, France, England and more.

An really amazing opportunity to learn and advance your carving skills with one of the best carvers in the world! You learn to design, how to use your chisels, how to do intricate, delicate work and how to see ahead in 3d!

Professor Cooke discusses projects from the summer workshop focused on the meaning of things in the act of making.

Where are they Now? is a reunion exhibition curated by Vince Kral which will include various works from artists who graduated from USF and updates on their lives and work over the past decade. This is a free event.

Learn woodturning in a practical hands on class where you will learn about techniques of chucking, spindle, end grain and faceplate turning.

The ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS returns to theaters across North America, presenting 16 exceptional and inspiring animated shorts from around the world.

This class includes a ton of paints, pouring mediums and several supports (canvases, etc.), so you will definitely get your money’s worth. You will finish the session with at least 3 finished pieces.

International artist Kaffe Fassett comes to Tampa! A world renowned artist for the past 50 years, known for his pattern designs, fabric designs, and as a color master. Join us for his evening lecture and book signing on October 26th at 7pm.

This is the reception for the ‘Where are they Now?’ exhibition. This is the reception for the ‘Where are they Now?’ exhibition.

$30; 21 & up

Acclaimed Armenian pianist Raffi Besalyan presents: "Rooted and Uprooted: An Armenian-American's Musical Journey" featuring music by Armenian composers Komitas, Baghdassarian and Babajanian, Rachmaninoff and Gershwin.

$30; 21 & up

Professor Cooke discusses projects from the summer workshop focused on the meaning of things in the act of making.

The USF Jazztet has just returned from a concert tour of Colombia, South America (Aug 27-Sep1). This group, made up of the top music majors in USF’s renowned Jazz Studies Program, will be performing a concert in the Barness Recital Hall on October 30.

Presented by USF College of The Arts at USF Fine Arts Hall Lecture Room, Tampa FL

$20 Adv, $25 Door; 21 & up

Welcome to the Dealer's Domain page for ShadoCon 2018! Here you can pick out a booth to sell your wares at ShadoCon 2018 on Novmeber 2-4, 2018 happening at the Westshore Grand in Tampa, FL.

Learn about turning platters on a lathe, how to add detail and improve the finished quality of your woodturning work.

BOOK LOVERS UNITE! If you love books, then you need to be here! #BookFest18 Published authors from the Tampa Bay area will be featuring their titles. The night will be filled with live music, drinks, food, prize raffles, award ceremony & documentaries.

USF faculty members Eunmi Ko and Robert McCormick present a recital of two-piano and percussion prize-winning pianist E-Na Song.

$22, 21 & up

The world needs a revolution led by women

Night has always been the source of great artistic inspiration and with its mysterious appeal has fascinated the most important musicians, especially in the romantic period, so they have composed immortal works particularly roused by nightly sensations.

The award-winning USF Percussion Ensemble presents the premiere performance of a work by South Korean composer Gui Sook Lee.

Learn sculptural turning with Beth Ireland in a hands on class to learn how to use the lathe as a tool for creating sculpture and carvings.

Trumpeter TERELL STAFFORD, with the USF Jazz Ensemble I.

Joseph Minicozzi, AICP is the principal of Urban3, LLC, a consulting company of downtown Asheville real estate developer Public Interest Projects. Prior to creating Urban3, he served as the Executive Director of the Asheville Downtown Association.

Learn how to make a dovetail in one evening using handtools and power tool. All levels welcome. Advance your woodworking skills.

Dr Gough is the Joseph Pulitzer Jr. Professor of Modern Art at Harvard University.

"Bonnie & Clyde" tells the story of real-life fugitives, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow and is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.

$7, 21 & up

A hilarious musical featuring an eclectic group of tweens who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Six spellers enter, but only one speller leaves!

$30 GA, $55 VIP; 21 & up

'Last Out - A Green Beret Elegy' presented by Semper Capital and coproduced by The Heroes Journey and Florida Studio Theatre. 

$7, 21 & up

A hands on introductory course in creative box making. Learn multiple joints, grain wrapping, hinge setting and creative use of color.

The venerable Fischer Duo, with cellist Norman Fischer and pianist Jeanne Kierman, is the preeminent established cello-piano duo in North America, having performed throughout the United States and on five continents.

$30 GA, $42 VIP; 21 & up

Jazz Ensemble II is planning a very special concert for November 14th. It will feature big band classics, many excellent soloists, and even compositions from other countries, including Argentina.

$30; 21 & up

Chip Lord grew up in 1950’s America, a place that has been a continual source of inspiration in his work as an artist.

The USF School of Art & Art History presents the BFA Thesis Exhibition: With/Out Reception from 7-9pm on November 16, 2018, celebrating the Fall 2018 graduating BFA class.

USF Honors College and School of Music partner to present orchestral and choral works in concert.

Build upon your woodworking knowledge by learning cabinet making in this hands on project based class. Some prior experience and intro courses required.