Largo Library
120 Central Park Dr
(727)587-6715
Event Description
Free classes this month include: England & Wales Genealogy, RootsMagic—how to use this popular genealogy program, Swedish Genealogy Interest Group, Familysearch.org—how to search the vast databases available on this huge, ever-changing site made available from the LDS (Mormon) genealogy collection and many more. No registration required--the complete listing with details of classes and scheduled times at http://www.flpgs.org/classes.aspx. Email Bob Bryan at BBryan84@gmail.com or call at (727)595-4521 for more information.
FREE
Train Weekend
Feb 1 and 2, 2014 from 10am until 4pm
Largo Central Park
101 Central Park Dr
(727) 587-6740 ext. 5014
Event Description
Ride the miniature trains of Largo Central Railroad on the first full weekend of every month in Largo Central Park. For a schedule of dates as well as pictures from this event, please visit LargoEvents.com.
FREE, donations accepted
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Les Mills Body Pump LAUNCH
Feb 1, 2014 at 8:30 until 9:30am
Highland Recreation Complex
400 Highland Ave NE
(727)518-3016
Event Description
Join us for new music and new Body Pump moves! Extended class for an increased calorie burn. Raffle prizes given away.
FREE
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Linda Eder
Feb 1, 2014 from 8 until 10pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
(727)587-6793
Event Description
One of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. As the tragic character "Lucy" in the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde, Eder was rewarded with a Drama Desk nomination. Her appearances on the 1987 season of Star Search, where she won for an unprecedented 12 weeks and attracted the attention of audiences and record companies alike. Eder has recorded 14 solo albums and has performed for sold-out crowds across the country and around the world. You may have seen her televised concerts on Bravo and PBS and her prime time Animal Planet special Trail Mix. For more information and to purchase tickets visit LargoArts.com or call the Box Office at (727)587-6793.
$39.50, $49.50, $59.50 Add $5 at the door
Barbershop Annual Matinee Dinner and Music Showcase
Feb 2, 2014 at 2 until 4pm
Largo Community Center
400 Alt Keene Rd
(727)518-3131
Event Description
Enjoy an afternoon filled with a wonderful show and incredible dinner. See some of the area’s best performers light up the stage for this once a month production. Tickets go on sale January 6.
$14
Bay Area Singles and Couples Dance
Feb 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2014 from 6 until 10pm
Largo Community Center
400 Alt Keene Rd
(727)518-3131
Event Description
Since 1997, the Bay Area Single Dance has been the best place for area singles and friends to meet. Every Sunday approximately 150 singles of all ages join us. We offer an extensive music library to fit every taste. Couples welcome. Dress to impress! For more information visit LargoCommunityCenter.com or call (727)518-3131.
$8
Registrations Open for Fishing Class and Deep Sea Excursion
Feb 5-26, 2014 from 6:30-8pm
Highland Recreation Complex
400 Highland Ave
(727)518-3016
Event Description
Learn fish identification, angler etiquette, knot-tying, casting, rules, regulations, types of equipment, lures and bait. After this four week class, you will jump aboard the Double Eagle for a deep sea fishing trip. Bait, poles and tackle are included. Deadline to register is January 29. Legal guardian must register and accompany minors during class and excursion. All participants must have a valid Largo membership card. Call (727)587-6740 x 5008 for more details. Excursion Sunday, March 2 from 8am–12pm.
$56 for residents with membership card / $70 for non residents with a membership card.
Fee includes, 4 classes, 1/2 day of deep sea fishing out on Gulf, poles & bait
Ballroom Dance Thursday Night
Feb 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2014 from 6:45 until 9pm
Largo Community Center
400 Alt Keene Rd
(727)518-3131
Event Description
Come enjoy an evening of dancing and socializing every Thursday evening. Carol Baker will lead you in a lesson from 7-8pm with open dancing from 8-9pm. Don't miss out on our 5,600 square foot sprung hardwood floor. For more information visit LargoCommunityCenter.com or call (727)518-3131.
$8
Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo
Feb 7, 2014 at 8pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
(727)587-6793
Event Description
Frank Vignola's stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians. Guitar legend Les Paul named Vignola to his "Five Most Admired Guitarist" for the Wall Street Journal. Vinny Raniolo at the age of 28 has already proven himself to be among the elite having performed and recorded with Bucky Pizzarelli, Tommy Emmanuel and David Grisman just to name a few. Their jaw-dropping technique and incredible showmanship explains why the New York Times deemed them "stars of the guitar." For more information and to purchase tickets visit LargoArts.com or call the Box Office at (727)587-6793.
$24.50, $29.50, $34.50, group(10+) discount available. Add $5 at the door.
Swing Dance Fridays
Feb 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014 from 7 until 11pm
Largo Community Center
400 Alt Keene Rd
(727)518-3131
Event Description
Come enjoy an evening of dancing and socializing every Friday night. Free lessons from 7 to 8pm and a DJ dance from 8 to 11pm. Our resident DJ is Savoy Swing. Don't miss out on our 5,600 square foot sprung hardwood floor. For more information visit LargoCommunityCenter.com or call (727)518-3131.
$7 recreation card, $8 without recreation card
Family Scavenger Hunt
Feb 8, 2014 at 11am until 1pm
Highland Recreation Complex
400 Highland Ave NE
(727)518-3016
Event Description
Join our first annual Largo scavenger hunt. Travel around Largo collecting items and taking photos. For each item collected, your team receives a point. The more stops you make, the more points you get. Teams with the most correct answers win. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded. Email cheubel@largo.com to receive your family registration form.
$15 per team in advance/$25 per team at the door
Satchmo
The Re-Birth of Louis Armstrong featuring Dean Simms
Feb 8, 2014 from 8 until 10pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
(727)587-6793
Event Description
Virtuoso trumpeter Dean Simms, as Satchmo, is the leader of this awesome tribute to the master itself, Louis Armstrong. His singing style as well as his playing, showmanship and on-stage is truly amazing! Hear Dean and his band perform renditions of Basin Street Blues, St Louis Blues, Wonderful World and show stopping performance of the Saints Go Marching In and Hello Dolly. For more information and to purchase tickets visit LargoArts.com or call the Box Office at (727)587-6793.
$24.50, $29.50, $34.50, group(10+) discount available. Add $5 at the door
Play! Dirty Adventure Run
Feb 8, 2014 at 9am
Largo Nature Preserve
150 Highland Ave SE
(727)518-3016
Event Description
Join us to test your stamina and skill in Largo's second annual Play! Dirty Adventure Run. This event is a 3 mile race that takes you through Largo Central Park Nature Preserve on off-road terrain and through over 20 obstacles. This race includes a fun run category and a competitive category. Prizes will be awarded to the top five male and female finishers of the competitive category. New this year is a 3K kids run for children ages 11-17 at 11am. All runners receive a race tshirt and goodie bag. Enjoy music, food and fun for all ages. Proceeds will support Largo Summer Camp Scholarships. Visit active.com to register online, download the registration form or visit Highland Recreation Complex. For more information, call (727)518-3016.
Preregistration $30 until February 4 and $50 after.
Preregistration for kids 3K is $15 until February 4 and $30 after
Alter Eagles - The Definitive Eagles Tribute Band
Feb 10, 2014 from 2 and 7pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
(727)587-6793
Event Description
Alter Eagles, the most authentic tribute show to "The Eagles" have won over countless numbers of fans nationwide with their tight vocal harmonies and exquisite re-creation of those classic songs of the 70s. From Take It Easy to Hotel California you will feel their passion as they invite you to take that journey with them. Alter Eagles...a tribute for you and old alike. For more information and to purchase tickets visit LargoArts.com or call the Box Office at (727)587-6793.
$22.50, $19.50 Group (10 or more), $70 4-show season, $87.50 5-show season
My Little Valentine
Feb 12, 2014 from 11am until 12pm
Southwest Recreation Complex
13120 Vonn Rd
(727)518-3125
Event Description
Ages 5 and under and invited to wear your red as we celebrate Valentine's Day. Themed crafts, snacks and games are all included. Parent, grandparent or caregiver participation is required. Register early by calling (727)518-3125 and receive a discount!
Early Registration $5/ Day of Registration $8
Movies in Largo Central Park
Feb 14, 2014 at dusk
Largo Central Park
101 Central Park Drive
727)587-6751
Events Description
Gather up the family, grab your blankets and chairs and join us for a movie on the big screen. Themed activities an hour before each movie. On-site parking and concessions available. No alcohol permitted. Go to largoevents.com for up-to-date movie titles. Free and open to all ages.
FREE
The Sicilian Tenors
Feb 15, 2014 from 8 until 10pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
(727)587-6793
Event Description
Best described by comedian Joan Rivers as "The Three Tenors meet The Rat Pack." Aaron Caruso, Elio Scaccio and Sam Vitale will take the audience on a romantic journey from Hollywood to Broadway to Italy with marvelous songs and arias combined with lighthearted fun for all ages. The audience is always moved from tears to laughter with their warm nostalgia and soaring voices that hit all the right notes. For more information and to purchase tickets visit LargoArts.com or call the Box Office at (727)587-6793.
$24.50, $29.50, $34.50, group(10+) discount available. Add $5 at the door.
Monopoly Game Tournament
Feb 22, 2014 at 8am until 4pm
Highland Recreation Complex
400 Highland Ave NE
(727)518-3016
Event Description
Come join the 2nd annual MONOPOLY game tournament to help raise money for the City of Largo’s Summer Camp scholarship fund. Standard MONOPOLY rules will be used. Prizes given for 1st–3rd place. Come alone or bring a friend.
$20
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Feb 28-Mar 16, 2014
Thursday through Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
(727)587-6793
Event Description
Hold your breath because here comes Thoroughly Modern Millie in a fast-paced, energetic musical comedy set in the roaring twenties when bobbing your hair and rolling your stockings was considered daring. Millie even colors her lips! Taking place in New York City in 1922, Millie Dillmount has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragonlady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. For more information and to purchase tickets visit LargoArts.com or call the Box Office at (727)587-6793.
$25.50, $12.50 Students (22 & under), $23 Group (10 or more)