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Clearwater and the surrounding communities are well known for offering many diverse special events, concerts and festivals. Following are a many of these exciting events on our horizon.
Scheduled Events
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jan 29 - Paul Anka
Jan 30 - Carmen
Feb 5 - B.B. King & Buddy Guy
Feb 11- Franki Valli and the Four Seasons
Feb 13 - Gladys Knight
Feb 13 - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Feb 14 - Steve Lawrence
Feb 14 - Live Nation - Live on screen
Feb 15 & 16 - Le Grand Cirque
Feb 18-20 - A Chorus Line
Feb 21- Engelbert Humperdink - Legacy of Love Tour
Feb 25 - Michael Amante - Italian-American Evening
Feb 27 - Lord of the Dance
March 4 - Moody Blues
March 6 - Richard Nader's Doo Wop X
March 14 - The Irish Tenors
March 18 - The Band of Irish Guards with the Pipes and Drums of the Royal Regiment of
March 18 - Richard Marx Scotland
March 19 - Liza Minelli
March 20 - Disney Live! Rockin' Road Trip
March 23 - American Ballet Theatre's ABT II
March 23 - Wilco
March 25 - Anita Baker
March 27 - Bill Cosby
March 27 - The Little Engine That Could
March 30,31, April 1,2 & 3 - Dixie's Tupperware Party
April 9 - Pat Metheny Solo Guitar & Orchestrion
April 13 - The Man Who Planted Trees
April 14 - Pilobolus
April 16 - Johnny Mathis
April 18 - Neil Sedaka
April 23 - "One Night of Queen"
Apr 27-29 - Riverdance
May 15 & 22 - Stone Soup & Dragon Dumplings
June 4-6 - Chicago
www.rutheckerdhall.com
Mahaffey Theater Schedule - Progress Energy Center in downtown St. Petersburg.
Jan 29 - Shen Yun Chinese Music and Dance
Jan 31- The Ultimate ELVIS Tribute Tour
Feb 12 - Jeffrey Osborne
Feb 13 - Rain - Tribute to the Beatles
Feb 16 - Sleeping Beauty
Feb 18 - The Florida Orchestra presents Music from Around the World.
Feb 26 - A Joyous Encounter
March 5 - The Rat Pack is Back
Mar 7 - Connie Francis: The Legend Continues
March 12 - Gordon Lightfoot
April 15 - Chicago
April 23, 24 & 25 - Stomp
www.mahaffeytheater.com
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Feb 4 through 21
Presented by the Island Community Theatre
Catherine Hickman Theater of Gulfport
www.islandcommunitytheatre.com
Gulfport Artwalk
Fri Feb 5 - 6-10pm
Free live music, trolley rides.
Gulfport Trolley to St Pete Beach on the hour
Derby Girls vs Skate Boys
Friday Feb 5 - 9:30pm
The Tampa Bay Derby Darlins take on skateboarding boys in fun evens that include hula-hooping, Twister and leg-wrestling. Live music by Rude Squad. Raffles.
Krown Lounge, Ulmerton Rd, Largo
Free Admission
Get Downtown
Fri Feb 5 - 6pm
Street Party with live music by On Que Players
Central Ave, St Petersburg
Free
Outdoor Zumba Party
Sat Feb 6 - 11:30-1:30pm
Outdoor Zumba dance class and party with food, drink, prizes music and more
Premier Choice Fitness, 7322 Little Rd
New Port Richey
Free Admission
Family Comedy Showcase
Sat Feb 6 - Noon - 2:30pm
Magic, music, juggling and comedy acts.
Improv at Centro Ybor
Sunset Cinema
Sat Feb 6 - 6:30pm
Tampa Theatre shows "Night at the Museum" in the spirit of the opening of the new Tampa Museum of Art. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy the movie under the stars.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 Ashley Dr
Tampa
Free
WWW.TAMPATHEATRE.ORG
Super Greek Fest 2010
Fri, Sat & Sun Feb 5, 6 & 7
Greek Dance Troupes, Full Greek Menu, cooking demos, kids area, vendors and raffle. Greek Music
St Stefanos Orthodox Church
3600 76th St N. St Petersburg
Illuminated Knight Parade
Sat Feb 6 - 7pm
Over 100 illuminated floats, marching bands and krewes, beads, beer and booty.
7th Ave and Nebraska Ave, Ybor City
Fire and Ice Ball
Sat Feb 6 - 6:30 to 9pm
This Daddy and daughter event will feature lots of dancing, games, dessert bar and lite snacks.
Southwest Recreation Complex
13120 Vonn Rd, Largo
For more info call: (727)518-3129
Anything Goes
Jan 29-Feb 7
Sexy musical romp across the Atlantic with missionaries, millionares, mobsters and molls filled with mistaken identities and madcap antics.
St Petersburg Little Theatre
www.sply.org
Cruise & Tour Show
*Fri Feb 5 - 3pm -6pm
Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, Pinellas Park
*Sat Feb 6 - 11am-2pm
Renaissance Hotel International Plaza, Tampa
*Sun Feb 11 - 1pm-3:30pm
Seven Springs Golf & Country Club
Meet Cruise and Tour Partners, Door Prizes, day of show specials.
Presented by AAA where your Journey Begins
Members and Non-members welcome.
Monster Jam
Sat Feb 6
Eleven feet tall Monster Trucks will pulverize cars and a motor home. Side-by-side and freestyle racing. Come see legendary monster trucks like Grave Digger, Madusa, Gunslinger, Predator, Batman, Avenger, Batman and many more.
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
monsterjam.com
Singles Mingle
Fri Feb 12 - 7-11pm
Suncoast Singles Club invites 50 plus singles to meet other quality 50 plus singles to dance, mingle and socialize. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. $7 admission.
Countryside Country Club, 3001 Countryside Blvd
Suncoastsinglesclub.com
Rain
Sat Feb 13
This tribute to the beatles is the next best thing to seeing The Beatles. Features songs from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road.
Mahaffey Theater
www.mahaffeytheater.com
The 2010 Jazz Music Series
Sat Feb 13 - 7:30pm - Spyro Gyra
Presented under the tent by Keel & Curley Winery. 5210 W Thonotosassa, Plant City
www.keelandcurleywinery.com
The Show Palace presents A Taste of Broadway 2009-2010 season. Great food
Jan 8 - Feb 21 - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Feb 26-April 18 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
April 23-June 13- Sweet Charity
The Show Palace Dinner Theatre
www.showpalace.net
Busch Gardens - Bands You'll Remember
Jan 27-30 - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Feb 3-6 - Paul Revere & The Raiders
Feb 10-13- Herman's Hermits
Feb 17-20- John Davidson
Feb 24-27- Chubby Checker & The Wild Cats
Mar 3-6- The Osmond Brothers
Mar 10-13- Davy Jones
Mar 17-20- The 5th Demension
Busch Gardens Tampa
BuschGardensTampaBay.com
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Wed- Sun Year round
Includes: Scrumptious Five Course Dinner, Comical Show & Nostalgic Train Ride & one night
at the Courtyard.
Seminole Gulf Railway, Ft Myers
www.semgulf.com
Friday Night Fun
Every Friday 5-8pm
Seafood or Chicken dinners will be available at a cost of $6.50. Bill Johnson and his Karaoke machine will enteertain from 7-11pm .
American Legion Post 119,
130 First Ave SW, Largo
(727)584-2038
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
March 2-7 - Little House on the Prairie
March 23-28 - Cirque Dreams Illumination
May 20-June 6 - Mary Poppins
TBPAC.ORG
Pinellas County Market in the Park
Through April 17
Fresh Produce, natural products, gardening items. Free admission. Food and beverages available for purchase.
11909 125st St., Largo
greenmarketmanager@verizon.net
St Pete Times Forum
Sat March 13 - Michael Buble' Crazy Love Tour
Sun June 6 - Carol King/James Taylor
Eight O'Clock Theatre
March 12-28, 2010 - Gypsy
May 7-16, 2010 - Moon Over Buffalo
July 9-18, 2010 - Nunsense
Largo Cultural Center
eightoclocktheatre.com
Hit the Pinellas Trail with Walking Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8:30am
Exercise your legs (and your mouth) with the walking club at Hale Activity Center.
330 Douglas Ave, Dunedin
(727)298-3299
Dilly Dally with Dali Family Fun Saturdays
11am -4:30pm Saturdays
Interactive "poster" talks and hands-on activities for the family.
Dali Museum
1000 Third St S, St Petersburg
salvadoredalimuseum.org
Comedy
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
Every Thursday - Open Min Nite
36657 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor
SNAPPERSGRILLE.COM
The Palladium at St Petersburg College
Musical shows, recitals, lectures, films and more.
Jan 29 - Henri's Notions
Jan 30 - Boogie Woogie/Blues Piano Stomp
Feb 5 - Earl Klugh in Concert
Feb 11 - Kenny Drew Jr Trio
Feb 12 - Two Irish Troubadours
Feb 13 - Whitney James
Feb 19 - Noel Paul Stookey
Feb 26 - Jim Stafford in Concert
Mar 18 - Sophie Milman
Mar 26 - Jeffrey Siegel
253 Fifth Ave N, St Petersburg
www.mypalladium.org
2010 PHCC Foundation Performing Arts
Jan 30 - 2pm - New Dawn Singers
Feb 5 - 8pm - Barrage
Feb 14 - 2pm - Paul Edison Love Songs
Feb 20 -8pm- Surf's Up
Mar 20- 2pm- The Diamonds
Pasco-Hernando Community College Performing Arts Center, Ridge Rd, New Port Richey
phcc.edu/tix
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Dr
Jan 27 - 2pm & 7pm - Patsy Cline Tribute
Jan 29- times vary - Bill Schustik - The American Troubadour
Jan 29- 8pm - The Nylons
Jan 30 - 4:30 & 8pm - Southern Fried Chicks
Jan 31 - 7pm - The Association
Feb 5 - 8pm - Al Di Meola
Feb 6 - 2pm & 8pm - Duke Ellington Orchestra
Feb 14 - 2pm - 10 O'Clock Swing Band
Feb 18 & 19 - 10:15am & 12:15pm - Bullyproof
the Musical
Feb 21 - 2pm - John Denver Tribute - Rocky Mountain Memories
largoarts.com
My Sister Eileen
Jan 29-31 & Feb 5-7
Classic comedy by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov.
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
www.tarponarts.org
Touch a Truck and Florida Clown Day
Sat Jan 30 - 11am-4pm
Get close up and climb in all types of trucks, military vehicles, buses, semis, a Bayflite helicopter and even sit on a motorcycle. Also face painting, train rides and inflatables.
Free admission; $3 for umlimited bounce zone wristbands.
Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr
largoevents.com
Kumquat Festival
Sat Jan 30 -9am-5pm
Arts & Crafts Show,
Farmer's Market,
Music, Car and truck show, Antique Fire Trucks,
Live Entertainment, Kiddie Corral and more.
Dade City
www.dadecitychamber.org
The Godfather's Meshuggener Wedding
*A Jewish/Italian Interactive Commedy Wedding
Great Comedy Theatre
at Feb 27 - Spartan Manor - New Port Richey
Fri Jan 15 & Fri Feb 12 - Marriott Suites on Sand Key, Clearwater
Standing Ovation Dinner Theater
*Zeus' Big Surprise
Fri Jan 29 & Sun Feb 21 - Spartan Manor, New Port Richey
Sun Jan 31 & Fri Feb 19 - Marriott Suites on Sand Key, Clearwater
*Let's Kill The Boss (murder Mystery)
Sun Jan 24
www.standingovationdinnertheatre.com
Florida State Fair
Feb 4-15
The Florida State Fair boasts the best agriculture and equestrian industry including an abundance of shows, music, rides, food, shopping and more.
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Illuminated Knight Parade
Sat Feb 6
12pm-6pm - Family Fiesta
7pm - Illuminated Parade
Music by Otis Day & the Old School Band at after party.
Centennial Park, Tampa
www.cc-events.org
Black Eyed Peas
Wed Feb 10
The E-N-D World Tour
St Pete Times Forum
Clearwater Sea- Blues Festival
Fri-Sun Feb 19-21
Come for the best in seafood and Blues with performers Benoit, Robert Cray Band, John Mayall and more. Free Admission
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St
ClearwaterSeaBlues.com
Florida Railroad Museum HOBO
Feb 20 - Train depart at 5pm
March 20 - Traisn departs at 6pm
Campfire Cookout special is a special family night out with an old fashioned cookout roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire. Fun for the whole family. Advanced ticket purchase required.
12210 83rd St E, Parrish
www.frrm.org
Journey Fest
Fri, Sat & Sun Feb 26, 27 & 28
Charlie Daniels Band plus 30 bands on multiple stages. Karaoke contest, kid's zone, food, vendors, beer tent and more.
Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville
Journeyfest.org
Spring Fever
Every 3rd Thursday 5:30-8pm
Come join with friends and slip into the weekend with live music and fun.
Poe Plaza
www.tampasdowntown.com
Dunedin's Green Market
Fridays thru April 8am-1pm
Market features organic food, produce, cheese, honey, plants and herbs, seafood and more.
Pioneer Park on the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue
3rd Friday Series
Live entertainment throughout town with vendors and shops open late. Fun for everyone.
Main Street, Downtown Safety Harbor
First Friday - Get Downtown St Petersburg
Every first Friday thru May 1
This free event includes Jazz and fun
Downtown St Petersburg
Ford Ampitheatre
Hooters Country 2009 Megaticket
LIVENATION.com
Wicked
February 3-28
The untold musical story of the witches of OZ
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
TBPAC.ORG
Tampa Bay Bridal Show
Sun Feb 21 Noon-4pm
Everything you need for your special day from the shower to the honeymoon. Fashion experts & Bridal experts on hand to give you tips and advice. Giveaways, door prizes and more.
The Coliseum, Downtown St Petersburg
tampabaybridalexpos.com
Florida Strawberry Festival
March 4-14
Come celebrate with entertainment, music and many strawberry delights. Top entertainers such as Lynyrd Skynard, Bill Engvall, REO Speedwagon, The Oak Ridge Boys will be among the line-up of performers for this event.
Plant City
www.flstrawberryfestival.com
National Quilting Day
March 20
Hands on activities. Demonstrations and displays.
Heritage Village
www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage
Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg
March 24-28
Izod Indy Car Series 2010 presents some of the finest Indy car drivers such as Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves, Dan Wheldon and more to race in the streets of St Petersburg.
gpstpete.com
22nd Annual Antique Car Show
April 3
More than 100 restores vehicles.
Entertainment, food court. Free admission, free parking and shuttle to event
Heritage Village
www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage
Chicago
Thurs April 15 - 8pm
Live in Concert
Mahaffey Theater, St Petersburg
www.MahaffeyTheater.com
Mary Poppins
May 20-June 6, 2010
Broadway's Magical Musical
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
TBPAC.ORG .
Carole King & James Taylor
Sunday June 6
Troubadour Tour
Intimate and in the round.
St Pete Times Forum
WWW.CaroleKing.COM
WWW.JAMESTAYLOR.COM
On-going Events
GulfPort Art Walk
Every 1st Friday and 3rd Saturday of the month - 6 to 10pm
Live Street Music, Free trolley Rides
All shops and galleries open late
Beach Blvd South in downtown Gulfport
(727)417-5494
Second Saturday Gallery Walk
St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association
Participating Galleries offer extended hours on the 2nd Saturday evening each month with occasional special themes or on-site artists.
Canoe and Kayak to find treasures
Find Floridas treasures - Ocean,lakes, rivers and clear springs
Pick your adventure
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Chrystal River
www.fws.gov/chassahowitzka
For everyday adventures : outdoors.tampabay.com
Market in the Park
Every Saturday 8am to 1pm
Fresh produce, gourmet foods, plants, cooking demonstrations and more
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
(727)582-2100
Busch Gardens & Seaworld Fun Card
Florida residents get your Fun Card for these two amazing attractions. Visit all year round for one admission price for each attraction.
Lowry Park Zoo
Challenge the new Gator Falls.
See over 2,200 zoo animals.
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa
LowryParkZoo.com
Sunsets at Pier 60
Sunsets always available at Pier 60 along with arts, crafts and a variety of music nightly beginning two hours before sunset and ending two hours after sunset.
Market in the Park
Every Saturday - 8am to 1pm
Fresh produce, herbs and more
Pinellas County Extention, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
727-582-2100
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Vegas Style Slots are here
I-4 at North Orient Road, Tampa
seminolehardrock.com
Ringling Museum of Art
World-Renowned Collection of Special Exhibitions and Fine Art.
Features Ca d'Zan, Circus Museum, Museum of Art and The Historic Asolo Theater.
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
WWW.RINGLING.ORG
Murder Mystery Train
Wed., Thurs. & Sunday - "Caloosa Get Your Gun"
Fri. & Sat. - "A Hard Day's Death"
Murder mystery dinner train
Seminole Gulf Railway
www.semgulf.com
Paddle Your Kids
Enjoy a family getaway on scenic waterways.
See rare manatees and historic towns.
Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness
VisitCitrus.com
Free Ski Skow
Every Saturday - 6pm
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show performs on Tower Lake on Douglas Rd, Oldsmar.
Concessions available.
www.tampawaterski.com
Ride the Rails
First full weekend each month - 10am-4pm
Experience large scale model railroading with a live ride on the Largo Central Railroad. Runs through Largo Central Park. Donations Welcome.
101 Central Park Dr, Largo
(727)585-9835
Guided Hikes
Saturdays - 9am-11am
Free guided hikes through Brooker Creek Preserve's Education Center Trail.
Advanced registrations required.
3940 Keystone Rd, Oldsmar
(727)453-6800
Get Downtown Blockparty
First Friday of each month - 6-10pm
Blockparty with music by Suzette Jennings and Moodswingz.
Central Ave from Second to Third Ave
St Petersburg
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday of each month - 6-10pm
Arts and crafts and live entertainment by Rebakah Pulley and Free Range.
Free event
Gulf Porch on Beach Blvd
Music Fest on the Water
Sundays - 1-4pm
Free live music every Sunday
St Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave N, Downtown
www.stpetepier.com
Third Friday Music Series
3rd Friday of each month 6-10pm
Free live music , food vendors, stroll the shops.
John Wilson Park Gazebo, Safety Harbor
www.cityofsafetyharbor.com
Trolley Tour of Downtown St Petersburg
10am-5pm daily
30 minute tours. Stops at museums, Baywalk & the Pier. Loper trolley tour every 15 minutes from each stop. Exact change required.
Cost per trip: Adults - 25cents
65 & older 10 cents
5 & under - free
Farmer's Market
Every Wednesday 9am-2pm
Gourmet foods, assorted cheeses, fresh bakery products, fresh produce, seafood, house plants, food & beverages, honey and entertainment.
City Hall, 112 S. Osceola Ave
Downtown Clearwater
www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com
Weeden Island Preserve
This waterfront county park is known as a center for nature lovers. It's filled with canoe trails and scenic hiking trails through the pines, ,mangroves and the palms. It is occasionally hosts the artworks of local artists.
The preserve is open from 7 am to sunset.
weedonislandpreserve.org
Mystery Readers Group
Third Tuesday of each month at noon.
This group meets at the East Library to discuss mystery books.
Real Lives Film Series
Wednesdays at 2pm
This biographical film series lets you get to know about famous peoples lives.
Countryside Library
Family Storytime
Thursdays at 10am
Storytime for preschoolers and todlers
Countryside Library
Fitness Boot Camp
Mon., Wed. and Fri - 7:30am-9am
Four week sessions. Fees apply
Countryside Recreation Center
Back to Basics Tennis Clinic
Monday-Friday -9am-10:30am
Monday & Thursday - 6:30pm-8pm
Saturdays - 10am-11:30am
This adult clinic helps develop techniques, strategies and ideas. Fees apply
McMullen Tennis Complex