National Grant To Help USF Art Museum Exhibit 'Poor People's Art'

The award will enable the museum to curate an exhibit spanning more than 50 years of art produced through the pain of poverty.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Headlines Tampa Bay Margarita Fest Saturday

Tampa Bay residents will raise a salt-rimmed glass to summer Saturday when it hosts the Tampa Bay Margarita & Music Festival​ returns.

Artistic Reflections Of Health Care Providers On Display At Straz

Artistic expression by health care providers will be showcased in an exhibit at the Straz Center June 4.

Sunset Music Festival To Attract More Than 50,000 Music Fans

Illenium, Alesso, Tchami, Oliver Heldens and ZedsDead, international superstars on the EDM scene, are headlining the 10th-anniversary fest.

Military Veteran Takes the Stage to Give Back to Support Lung Health

Jamal Wilburg lip-syncs and dances to support the American Lung Association.

Deadline Extended To Friday To Enter International Photo Competition

The Florida Museum of Photography is accepting entries for its 2022 International Photography Competition through Friday.

Veteran-Civilian Arts Ensemble Hosts Showcase May 14

Veterans and civilians join together for a powerful Straz performance.

Tampa Riverfest Returns To Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park May 6-7

The event will feature concerts, a taco fest, a taste of Tampa, balloon glows, a wiener dog and paddle race, and a lantern parade.

Historic Sculpture Honoring Mothers Now On Display At Children's Board

The sculpture by renowned Cuban artist T. Ramos Blanco has found a permanent home at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.

Bottoms Up: 39 FL Distilleries Featured On Craft Spirits Trail

Connoisseurs of rum, vodka, whiskey and other spirits are invited to visit 39 Florida distilleries as part of the Craft Spirits Trail.

Next Generation Ballet’s 'The Sleeping Beauty' At The Straz

The Sleeping Beauty will be performed May 14-15, Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

'Sugar Ridge Rag' To Be Presented By LAB Theater Starting April 28

"The Sugar Ridge Rag," a drama that looks at the bonds that unite a family through difficult times.

Peninsularium Arts Installation Receives Community Redevelopment Grant

Crab Devil intends to use the funds primarily to construct awnings for the main building of The Peninsularium at 3800 N Nebraska Ave.

'Sugar Ridge Rag' With LAB Theater Project To Open April 28

This timely play explores how war can ravage a tight-knit family and how love can truly overcome that darkness.

'Conspiracy Of Silence' Brings Dark History To Light At Powerstories

"Conspiracy of Silence: The Magdalene Laundries" tells the true story of women imprisoned in the Magdalene Laundries.

Tampa Bay Design Week: Explore Architecture and Design

April 2 to 10, eight events including several in-person tours, a Sip and Sketch and a kick-off Fibonacci Fete will take place.

Big Ray’s Fish Camp Undergoes Artistic Transformation

A mural with the appropriate theme, "Sail Away - Night or Day," is transforming Big Ray’s Fish Camp​ at 6116 Interbay Blvd.

Tampa Goes All Out To Show Its Pride During 2022 Festival, Parade

The Tampa Pride Street Festival, Diversity Parade and Pride at Night Concert will take place Saturday.

County To Seek Input On Future Of Veterans Park

The University of South Florida’s Florida Center for Community Design and Research will create a master plan for the park.

2nd County Esports Gaming Room To Open Friday In Progress Village

The grand opening for the esports lounge at Emanuel P. Johnson Park & Recreation Center will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25.

Photo Museum To Host Tampa Pride Watch Party, Panel Discussion

The event starts with a screening, "Eye Candy: The Crazy World of David LaChapelle," followed by a discussion on Inclusion Through Culture.

Mural At Tampa Hospital A Lasting Legacy Of Valspar Championship

This year's Valspar’s Be Bright mural was painted by Tampa mural artist JP Parra.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Runs Through May 22

The Food & Wine Festival will run weekends through May 22.

Season 4 Of 'Temptation Island' To Feature 2 Tampa Bay Singles

A junior at the University of South Florida is among the cast members of “Temptation Island" Season 4 premiering Wednesday at 10 p.m.

Movie Buffs To Spend Weekend With Gasparilla Film Festival

The 15th annual Gasparilla International Film Festival​ continues through Sunday with screenings of newly released feature films and shorts.

Iron Gwazi Prepares To Invade; Anticipated Coaster Opens Friday

Iron Gwazi, North America's tallest roller coaster and the world's fastest and steepest hybrid coaster, will officially open on March 11.

Tampa Artist Nneka Jones Wins Best Of Show At Gasparilla Art Fest

Nneka Jones' works are currently on display in the exhibit "Verde: Poetics of Shade," at the Tampa Museum of Art.

$1.5M In Matching Grant Funds Given To Museum Of Art From County

The museum is among eight venues eligible for support through Hillsborough County's Cultural Facilities Matching Grant Program.

2 New Rides Coming To Adventure Island This Month; Park Now Open

Adventure Island, which has been open on a seasonal basis for 42 years, announced that it will now open year round.

52nd Gasparilla Arts Fest To Feature More Than 250 Artists

Artists will vie for a $15,000 Best of Show Award along with $72,000 in other prize money.

Original Comedy Blind Date Cafe Debuts Virtually, Global Actors

The original play features performers of all ages from Tampa Bay and as far away as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines.

Powerstories Returns With Voices Of Truth Theatre Festival

The festival features eight diverse shows: seven available to view on-demand and a musical, live and livestreamed from the theater.

2022 Gasparilla Music Festival Features Top Bands Feb. 26-27

The music is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park as the Gasparilla Music Festival returns this weekend with more than 40 musicians.

Baby Bornean Orangutan Born At ZooTampa + What's New At The Zoo

ZooTampa announced the birth of a Bornean orangutan, a critically endangered species due to the deforestation of the rain forests.

'Language Of Light' By Suzanne Williamson On Display At FMoPA

Visitors can meet the artist and hear her talk about her artist during a reception March 25.

Dark Comedy With Social Message Presented By LAB Theater Project

LAB Theater Project will present its production of David Zarko’s "SOUP," a dark comedy running Feb. 24 through March 13.

Tampa Bay AirFest To Feature Blue Angels March 26-27 At MacDill

Following a four-year break, bombers, stealth jets and stunt planes — including the Blue Angels — will fly over Tampa Bay March 26-27.

6 African Penguins Ready To Plop Down Permanently At Aquarium

Following the inexplicable death of seven penguins at The Florida Aquarium in July, staff is eager to get acquainted with the new arrivals.

Nat Geo Wild TV Series Debuts 3rd Season At ZooTampa Sunday

The popular Nat Geo Wild television series, "Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa," returns to ZooTampa for a third season.

Bad Reputation Of Sharks Dispelled By Tampa Artist's Works

"Sharkapalooza," will take place Saturday, Feb. 5, from noon to 5 p.m. at 81Bay Brewing Company, 4465 W. Gandy Blvd., Suite 600, Tampa.