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A roller coaster ride of laugh-out-loud humor and childish rivalry as three adult grandchildren spar over an heirloom.

The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) is pleased to host the 24th annual Clean Air Fair in celebration of May as Clean Air Month.

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Join the Tampa Women's Club for a delightful afternoon of creativity and relaxation at the Bloom & Bliss Floral Arranging event!

Friends of the Riverwalk is organizing the 9th annual Tampa Riverfest, presented by Publix Supermarkets!

This funny and touching story captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and lovers, both old and new

Join us for a joyful hour of movement and human connection with instructor Jess Pope.

Prepare for liftoff! On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, The Bishop is your launchpad to an incredible International Astronomy Day dedicated to Space Exploration!

Children’s Board Free Family Day: Colorpalooza will be a kaleidoscope of fun and color at the Tampa Museum of Art.

The Florida Wiener Dog Derby, Inc, is a Florida event based all-volunteer 501C3 fundraiser for local dachshund and animal rescue. Our fundraising event, held in conjunction with Tampa Riverfest, is scheduled to be held on Saturday May 3, 2025.

Get ready for a sizzling celebration of Latin culture at the ¡Sabor Latino! - Latin Music Festival, making its vibrant debut in Zephyrhills on May 3rd, 2025! Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats, savory flavors, and electrifying energy.

Sarasota’s own Petticoat Painters present a new exhibit.

The 13 Ugly Men present the 2025 Derby on the Pier.

A Night at the Derby

Ceramics Continued Study is a space for students to enhance their learning experience with instructor assistance and guiding knowledge.

Learn the basics of collage assembly and then explore how these basics apply to your art style.

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of fast paced fun at Undi 500 Bingo! Taking place on Sunday, May 4th from 2 PM to 4 PM. This Bingo event promises 10 exciting games with an option to purchase exclusive bonus cards for only $5.

A group on a mission to bring the versatility, homogeneity, and excitement of the saxophone to audiences everywhere.

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Ceramic jewelry making class for three Mondays 5/5-5/19. Each class goes from 1pm to 4pm. The price for all three classes is $134 per person. Art+ Members with the museum enjoy a 20% discount.

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists.

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of creating ceramic artwork.

Wednesday Night with Eddie Tobin

Join us this Spring for a Bistro Pop-Up Night! Enjoy an after-hours gallery tour and a 4-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Peyton Leffingwell.

Music by Franck, Debussy, Albéniz, and Gnattali.

Try this hour-long make-and-take class for two different age ranges. Each class is inspired by a different exhibit or artwork on display at the museum.

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP! Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro.

Work with clay on the potters' wheel.

Kick off your MOSI adventure with Science After Dark, the ultimate adults-only event! Enjoy an exciting night out while exploring the wonders of science in a fun and engaging environment.

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Soca. Reggae. Culture. VYBZ! The New Home For The Culture On Fridays @ “The Sanctuary" EVERY FRIDAY

Make a date with your little one and create together. This course will explore art-making for ages 4 to 11. It's a chance for children and their caregivers to make collaborative work together inspired by works on view at the Tampa Museum of Art.

Get your tickets now on Pre-sale for WMNF’s Musical Extravaganza, Tropical Heatwave! This multi staged event is coming to the Cuban Club in historic Ybor City on Saturday, May 10th, 2025.

Black Fae Day, celebrated annually on the second Saturday in May, is a movement dedicated to uplifting and showcasing Black fantasy, mythology, and fairycore aesthetics.

Pied Piper Productions presents Hugel

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Sarasota Art Museum! Enjoy live music; admission to the Museum; a brunch buffet catered by Constellation Culinary Group; coffee, tea, and juice station; and one complimentary mimosa for every mom!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Pier with a “Taste of Spring”! Enjoy one-day samples of our rich Rum Cakes (Chocolate, Vanilla, Piña Colada) and refreshing Island Juices like Pineapple Ginger and Sorrel. Delicious flavors and waterfront vibes await!

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In these three-hour instructor-guided single-session classes, students will learn the fundamentals and expand their 2D knowledge while creating images from life.

Hear selections from acclaimed Broadway composers, librettists, and lyricists, performed by the Gulf Coast’s finest talents.

Flower Child is opening its first-ever location in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota. You do not want to miss this amazing restaurant.

Join the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation (LWRCF) for a glamorous, James Bond-inspired event.

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Woofie’s of South Tampa is partnering with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to celebrate its grand opening by hosting a “Yappy Hour” at the Humane Society’s new facilities on Thursday, May 15th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and Bess Wohl present some of the music and words that have fueled both of their remarkable careers.

Eddie Tobin (former Music Director of Engelbart Humperdinck

A pastoral comedy with major themes of love, gender, sexuality, and injustice.

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Experience MOSI’s Sensory Saturday, created in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida. We designed this event to welcome individuals with sensory differences and their families.

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Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.

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Explore the art of digital collage in this engaging workshop, where students will dive into the world of Photoshop.

Your $100 ticket includes and a delightful selection of appetizers from our specially curated Katie White x Oystercatchers menu. Additionally, your ticket grants you access to a 1 hour 15-minute "Painting with a Flow" watercolor experience.

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Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.

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Dancers and friends from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Pasco, and Citrus counties coming together to support a good cause! Please join Relévations Dance Company for a joyful afternoon of ballet, contemporary, and musical moments that touch the soul.

Put the art world in focus with Art on Film at SAM.

Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Youth Soccer Sarasota Spring Kickoff is an event for ages 3-14 years old

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean splendor at the Tampa Museum of Art’s 19th annual Pride & Passion on Saturday, May 31, 2025!

Summer Camp for neurodiverse students with autism and other disabilities from Pre-K through 2nd Grade.

Explore the world of Encaustic art, an ancient form of painting with hot pigmented beeswax.

One Evening with Luis Morais

Join us for an inspiring 8-week journey into textile artistry, where we will stitch, layer, and compose fabric-based works inspired by the exhibitions at the Museum.

Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques.