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Upcoming events in Tampa Bay, Florida
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?Friday May 3- Sunday May 6, 2019
There’s always something to celebrate in the Tampa Bay area. This weekend, we celebrate everything from music and history to food, food and more food! Plus, as always, we have some people and places you should know, too, and they happen to have fun upcoming events planned, too. Without further ado, we offer our top picks for weekend fun.
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A Little Bit Classical, A Little Bit Rock n’ Roll with the Carrollwood Community Chorus
(Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa)
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Saturday, May 4
(8 p.m.)
Spend an evening supporting community arts and enjoying music across a variety of styles of choral music performed by the Carrollwood Community Chorus. Catch this group as it prepares for its future trip to Carnegie Hall where they will perform in June.
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First Friday - May
(Plant Museum, Tampa)
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Friday, May 3
(5-7 p.m.)
See the Henry B. Plant Museum in all its Victorian splendor as part of this free event held the first Friday monthly. Guests will be treated to a docent-led tour of the railroad resort hotel museum and enjoy live music and a treat from the tastings table on the veranda.
Photo courtesy of Henry B. Plant Museum
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Collectors Day
(Tampa Bay History Center, Downtown Tampa)
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Sunday, May 5
(11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Meet with private collectors throughout the Bay area as they gather with their treasures at the Tampa Bay History Center. Chat with museum curators for a special day celebrating artifacts to commemorate everything from WWII and antique cameras to the cigar industry and fossils.
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5th Annual Tampa Riverfest
(Curtis Hixon Park, Downtown Tampa)
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Friday, May 3
(4-10 p.m.)
Saturday, May 4
(10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Come out for this free two-day event along the Tampa waterfront. The event features a full schedule of live concerts, the Taste of the Riverwalk, the Gasparilla Stand-up Paddle Board Invasion, the Wiener Dog Derby, and other fun activities.
Photo courtesy of Riverfest
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Annual Clearwater Beach Taste Fest
(Pier 60 Park, Clearwater Beach)
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Friday, May 3
(6-9 p.m.)
Get ready to experience the many cuisines showcased at this fun annual celebration of local cuisine. Sample everything from casual dishes to fine dining from dozens of the top restaurants along Clearwater Beach.
Photo courtesy of Clearwater Beach Taste Fest
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Pasco Education Foundation & Annual Hats & Horses
(Waller Ranch, Dade City)
The Pasco Education Foundation started in February 1991 to encourage greater involvement in Pasco schools by the private sector. This includes garnering support for creative teaching approaches and rewards for excellence in education. Since the Foundation’s launch, organizations and individuals have contributed time and money in support of the nonprofit’s efforts enabling it to disburse almost $1,000,000 each year for scholarships, awards and teaching grants.
Guests can join The Rotary Clubs of Wesley Chapel and Dade City for a Kentucky Derby party to raise funds for The Pasco Education Foundation. The groups host The 2nd Annual Hats & Horses Saturday, May 4 at Waller Ranch in Dade City. Tickets include southern cuisine, an open bar with mint juleps, live music, contests, silent and live auctions and more.
?Photos courtesy of Hats & Horses and Rotary
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Morean Center for Clay & Friday Night Clay
(St. Petersburg)
The Morean Center for Clay (MCC) in St. Petersburg offers a variety of educational programs about the craft of working with clay including pottery classes, gallery sales and studio space to artists to showcase their work. Located inside the Historic Train Station on 22nd Street South, the MCC is one of the largest working potteries in the southeast and features both local and national instructors leading its workshops for all skill levels.
On most Friday nights, the Center offers guests a chance to gather with friends or engage in a unique date night with Friday Night Clay held this weekend Friday, May 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is open to participants of all ages and features two hours of pottery-making, wheel throwing or hand building, and much fun, accompanied by your favorite bottled beverage. Pre-registration is required.
Photo courtesy of Morean Center for Clay
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BEST DINING DESTINATIONS:
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There are places that specialize in multiple cuisines, but we’ve found in the Bay area one that offers a unique blend of Vietnamese and French influence in every dish. Read more about Alesia Restaurant of St. Petersburg in Best Dining Destinations. Indulge in a tasty soup or a delicious dish of baby bok choy.
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When we shop local, we support our community, and we especially love when those local shops support the community in turn. One way that April’s featured SHOP LOCAL business Duncan McClellan Gallery does that is by being a source for art education in the community. By offering classes about the glass art medium, they not only educate but provide opportunities for social interaction while learning and having fun.
Photo Courtesy of Duncan McClellan Gallery of featured artist Jennifer Caldwell
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Summer Nights
(Tampa)
May 31 – Aug. 11
Get an early start on summer fun as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay extends park hours every night starting May 31. Check out special shows and themed party zones and embark on thrilling rides, including the park’s latest roller coaster addition Tigris, until the wee hours of the night.
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Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens
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Just a reminder…
We mentioned this was on its way a little while back and now we’re happy to report…they’re here! Music fans can spend A Very Intimate Acoustic Evening with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo tonight – Thursday, May 2 - when the rockin’ couple bring their latest tour celebrating 40 years of music to Capitol Theater in Clearwater. Check now for availability of tickets!
Photo courtesy of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
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