Community Calendar

Pangarap: Espero Reimagined transforms The Maitland Art Center gallery into a canvas of speculative storytelling under Filipino artist Isobel Francisco. Inspired by Jules André Smith’s decision to establish an artist colony in Florida, Francisco envisions an alternate reality where this decision leads to 1937 Philippines. The exhibition features fictional artifacts and artworks to encourage viewers to explore the parallels and contrasts between this imagined scenario and the museum’s history. 'Pangarap,' meaning dream or vision in Filipino, invites audiences to reflect on the cultural impact of one artist’s decision in 1937 and beyond.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to run for office, or know a bold, driven young person who should? This is your moment.

This interactive session is built for young people who care deeply about their communities and want to make real change. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a campaign, including:
- How to file to run and find the office that’s right for you
- Navigating barriers and building confidence as a first-time candidate
- Fundraising strategies that work
- Crafting your message and mobilizing community support

Clearwater Marine Aquarium announces the return of Lima the sloth for a series of unforgettable weekend meet & greets August and September, offering guests a unique and educational encounter with one of nature’s most fascinating creatures.
Thanks to a special partnership with Amazing Animals, Inc., guests of all ages will have the exclusive opportunity to meet Lima, a two-toed sloth with a playful and charming personality. In addition to Lima, the experience will feature an armadillo and a grey parrot, providing guests with a broader understanding of wildlife conservation through engaging, hands-on education. In addition, an armadillo and grey parrot will also be part of the experience.
Available Dates:
• Aug. 30–31, Sept. 1
• Sept. 20–21
• Sept. 27–28
Times: 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM
Cost: $59.95 per person
Duration: 20-minute sessions
Age Requirements: All ages welcome. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paid participating adult. Children under 2 are free and must sit on an adult’s lap.
Note: General aquarium admission is required and sold separately.
Step into the world of sloths with this intimate 20-minute educational program, where small groups will learn about sloth biology, behavior, habitat, and conservation efforts. Guests will get up close to Lima under the guidance of knowledgeable animal care experts, capturing a once-in-a-lifetime moment with a complimentary photo to remember the experience.
“This is a truly special opportunity for our guests to connect with wildlife in a personal way,” said Ruth Rosario, vice president of guest experiences at CMA. “Experiences like this foster a love for animals and deepen understanding of the importance of conservation.”
Each session is carefully curated to ensure an intimate, enriching encounter, creating lasting memories while supporting Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s ongoing mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine life and to educate the public on the importance of protecting our planet’s diverse species.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited and demand is high. Book now and be part of this exclusive opportunity to meet Lima the sloth and support vital wildlife conservation efforts.
For more information or to reserve your spot, visit https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/sloth-and-amazing-animals-at-cma/2025-08-30/.

Swing into an evening of style, swagger, and timeless charm with Feeling Good, a high-energy celebration of modern crooners. From the timeless elegance of Sinatra and the smooth sophistication of Michael Bublé to the sparkle of Bette Midler and Lady Gaga, this show delivers silky vocals, irresistible rhythms, and captivating personality. Savor swingin’ favorites like “Come Fly With Me” and “It Had to Be You,” fresh hits like “Home” and “Moondance,” and delightfully cheeky numbers such as “Stuff Like That There” and “Me and Mrs. Jones.” Equal parts class and sass, Feeling Good will leave you – well – feeling good.

Join Villain Arts at the Tampa Convention Center this November 7th through 9th, and discover a world of ink, art, and self-expression. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your 31st, you’ve got plenty of options. Hundreds of tattoo artists will be in attendance, specializing in all different styles of tattoo. There will even be artists you’re already familiar with from their shows Ink Master and on VH1.

Come for the ink, stay for the entertainment: attendees will have their pick of the hours of live performances they can take in at the show, including unusual sideshow acts, dazzling burlesque, a circus performer, a clown, and even a contortionist archer. Plus, the high-flying, gravity defying beauty of stunning human suspension.

Browse amongst the many vendors selling unique wares, including bizarre oddities, beautiful clothing and jewelry, art prints and stickers and more! Enter a tattoo contest with your new or existing ink for the chance to take home a trophy! There’s no reason to delay; come to the Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival today!

Event Hours by Day are as Follows:
Fri Nov 7th 2pm-11pm
Sat Nov 8th 11am-11pm
Sun Nov 9th 11am-8pm

Join Wesley Chapel Theater Group for "War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast" by Joe Landry — a thrilling, live reimagining of the infamous 1938 broadcast that shook America!

Step back in time to 1938, when a radio drama shook the nation! War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast reimagines the legendary Orson Welles broadcast that famously convinced listeners an alien invasion was underway. With live sound effects, vintage microphones, and plenty of drama, this production captures the excitement and the chaos of that fateful night.

Join the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble and Ring Sarasota for a powerful musical tribute honoring the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, both past and present. Enjoy stirring marches, patriotic classics, and heartfelt selections performed by both wind ensemble and handbells!

📅 November 8 | 2–4 p.m.
📍 Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
🎟️ Veterans attend free | $20 General Admission | $10 Students

A comedic murder mystery, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair. An unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit six million dollars. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn...or else his uncle's gun-toting ex!

Tampa Bay’s number one family-friendly Halloween event, Creatures of the Night, returns eerier than ever this fall. Perfect for all ages, the frightful, fun-filled event features howling outdoor experiences, amusing shows, spooky characters, creepy culinary treats and much more on thirteen select nights through October 26!
This year’s event features a new colossal adventure, Mesozoic Mayhem, a bone-chilling scare zone where ancient beasts roam once more and chaos ensues after scientists tamper with nature. Guests encounter life-size dinosaurs, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and just the right amount of fright that proves that eerie fun never goes extinct.

Creatures of the Night takes place on 13 select nights in September and October from 4pm to 10pm.

Event nights are September 26 (members-only night), September 27, Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 17-19, and Oct. 24-26.

General admission tickets after 4PM are $29.95 (Friday & Sunday), $34.95 (Saturday), and can be purchased online at zootampa.org.

Music by Hans Krása, Libretto by Adolf Hoffmeister

(November 8 & 9, 2025)

Resilience, friendship and justice in this 1930s tale.
Written in the 1930s by Jewish Czech composer Hans Krása and originally performed by children at the Theresienstadt concentration camp during WWII, Brundibár is a tale about a sparrow, a cat and a wise dog who help Annette and Little Joe raise money to save their ailing mother, despite the evil plans of the wicked organ grinder Brundibár. A story of resilience, this opera has a history as moving as its story.

Performance Dates & Times:
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.