Tampa Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

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02 December, 2021

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TAMPA, FL — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Tampa. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Tampa: ArtSchooled at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC When: Thursday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Tampa Museum of Art Learn More Midtown Tampa Sunset Market When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 3650 Midtown Dr What: Midtown Tampa's Sunset Markets are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Midtown Commons. Enjoy cocktails while shopping with more than 40 local makers, including producers of local agriculture, take home foods, baked goods, art, and jewelry and more! Fe... Learn More Tampa Bay's Festival Of Lights & Santa's Village When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Hillsborough County Fair What: This all-new holiday light spectacular at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover, will envelop guests in an enchanting winter wonderland from entrance to exit, and with one million lights blanketing the entire site.  The nearly 2-mile drive-thru experie... Learn More Evening Story Time - Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Hillsborough County Public Library CooperativeLearn More Midtown Tampa Sunset Market - South Tampa Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: South Tampa Chamber of CommerceLearn More Math Homework Hotline - Hillsborough County Schools When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Hillsborough County SchoolsLearn More Oakdale Christmas Display When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 2719 Oakdale St S What: Christmas Light Display Would you please include the 2021 Oakdale Christmas Light Display in your holiday announcements of things to do or events calendar? This event is among the largest and long... Learn More Taxes In Retirement Seminar When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Capital Grille What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (... Learn More TMA TMI Crit Group - Tampa Museum of Art When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Tampa Museum of ArtLearn More Fall Trivia Night - The University of Tampa College of Arts and Letters When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: The University of Tampa College of Arts and LettersLearn More Music At M.Bird Rooftop When: Thursday, December 2nd at 9:00 p.m. Where: Armature Works What: Visit M.Bird Rooftop at Armature Works at 1910 Ola Ave., Tampa, for multiple live music sets throughout the week. Enjoy live house music by DJ LeSage and DJ Camo on the M.Bird Rooftop every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.  Enjoy live music on the M.Bird Rooftop every Friday fr... Learn More Featured Event: SUN 'n FUN Holiday Fly-In Festival and Car Show When: Friday, December 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4175 Medulla Rd What: Are you making your holiday PLANES, already? Mark your calendars for the Holiday Fly-IN Festival and Car Show! Join us for family fun on the Lakeland Linder International Airport for the second annual SUN 'n FUN Holiday Fly-In Festival and Car Show on December 3rd and 4th, 202... Learn More Featured Event: SUN 'n FUN Holiday Fly-In Festival and Car Show (Vanessa Hernandez) TMA Home Studio - Tampa Museum of Art When: Friday, December 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Tampa Museum of ArtLearn More TEDxWestshoreWomen When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Bryan Glazer Family JCC What: Join us for a live TEDx taping! 8 speakers will present from the TEDx stage on December 3. Ticket includes the event, networking, brunch, and swag! https://www.tedxwestshore.com/ Learn More OLLI-USF Free Friday Lecture: There's No Business Like Show Business When: Friday, December 3rd at 12:15 p.m. Where: Virtual event on Zoom What: OLLI-USF Free Friday Lecture for 12/3/21: There's No Business Like Show Business  Years ago, Bob Strozier passed a Manhattan theater as people were gathering for the 8:00 p.m. show. A woman holding tickets, who was obviously meeting someone, came over and said, 'Excuse me, are... Learn More Oakdale Christmas Display When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 2719 Oakdale St S What: Christmas Light Display Would you please include the 2021 Oakdale Christmas Light Display in your holiday announcements of things to do or events calendar? This event is among the largest and long... Learn More An Evening with Joy Harjo: NEA Big Read When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Learn More Under The Mistletoe a benefit show for The Aviary Academy When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Coastal Creative What: Guests will be awestruck at this sensational holiday spectacular. St. Petersburg, Fla. - The Aviary Academy announces "Under the Mistletoe" a benefit show. Kick off the holidays with "Under the Mistletoe" by the Aviary Academy at Coastal Creative on December 3rd. A one day onl... Learn More Winter Concert - The University of Tampa College of Arts and Letters When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: The University of Tampa College of Arts and LettersLearn More Under The Mistletoe a benefit show for The Aviary Academy When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:30 p.m. Where: Coastal Creative What: Guests will be awestruck at this sensational holiday spectacular. St. Petersburg, Fla. - The Aviary Academy announces "Under the Mistletoe" a benefit show. Kick off the holidays with "Under the Mistletoe" by the Aviary Academy at Coastal Creative on December 3rd. A one day onl... Learn More Featured Event: Oakdale Christmas Display When: Saturday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 2719 Oakdale St S What: Christmas Light Display Would you please include the 2021 Oakdale Christmas Light Display in your holiday announcements of things to do or events calendar? This event is among the largest and long... Learn More Featured Event: Oakdale Christmas Display (Ted Kresge) Featured Event: Meet Artist, Conservationist Guy Harvey When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay What: Meet artist and conservationist Guy Harvey and learn about his dedication to conservation and his passion for marine wildlife. Bring your favorite gear for him to sign or purchase Guy Harvey paintings, merchandise and more at the Xcursions gift shop. Autographs and photos wil... Learn More Featured Event: Meet Artist, Conservationist Guy Harvey (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Jimmy Buffett In Concert At Amalie When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Amalie Arena What: Jimmy Buffett will perform in concert Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at the Amalie Arena. Tickets are available by clicking here.  Learn More Jimmy Buffett In Concert At Amalie (D'Ann Lawrence White) NewGrounds Dance Film Collection – a Moving Current Dance Collective project When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 a.m. What: Start your holiday season with a DANCE! Moving Current Dance Collective presents NewGrounds Dance Film Collection. The dance films are selected from worldwide submissions and presented in a virtual screening. Your $15 admission ticket will provide a Vimeo link access to the st... Learn More Holiday Party - Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa, 361 30th Street Northeast, Ruskin, Florida, 33570, United States What: Join Gateway Classic Cars for our 2021 Holiday Party. Help support our toy drive partners and bring an unwrapped toy along to share. Lunch and Entertainment Provided! Time: 10:00 to 15:00 Category: Community | Local / Community Learn More Pet Pics with Santa! When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Two Shepherds Taproom What: Come one come all and get your cutest pup holiday pics with Santa on Saturday, December 4th, from 10am-5pm! We will have drink specials, Diggy Dogs Gourmet Hot Dogs, and more! Remember to have your time slot picked in advance here:  https://calendly.com/twoshepherds/pictures-w... Learn More Tampa Bay Wellness Festival When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1710 N Highland Ave What: Creative Ways to Health, LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida and other community partners invite families to the Tampa Bay Wellness Festival on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free to the public and will feature on stage classes with different fitness and heal... Learn More Yappy Hour at 81Bay Brewing to Benefit Humane Society When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 81Bay Brewing Company What: Grab your four-footed roommate and come by 81Bay Brewing on Saturday, December 4th, from 12pm-4pm for our Yappy Hour with The Humane Society of Tampa Bay! We'll have adoptable dogs from The Humane Society and raffle giveaways throughout the day! Bring in a pet donation and get... Learn More Winter Solstice Concert When: Saturday, December 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: HCC Performing Arts Ybor City What: Throughout history, societies across the world have held festivals and ceremonies marking the winter solstice, the day of the sun's "rebirth". Winter solstice celebrations often honored the symbolism of nature, fire, and light, along with life, death, the risin... Learn More Christmas with Kaskade When: Saturday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. Where: WTR Grill What: Christmas with Kaskade Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! This year we're bringing you a not-so silent night filled with good vibes and the legend himself, KASKADE Grab your Day Passes early before prices go up and reserve tables and cabanas today!DAY PASSES - https://bit.ly/... Learn More The Senior Musical Theatre Showcase and Theatre Capstone Project When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The University of Tampa College of Arts and LettersLearn More Activities to Go: December Edition - Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative When: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Hillsborough County Public Library CooperativeLearn More Melbourne, get a Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4255 W New Haven Ave What: Hey Melbourne!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Ch... Learn More St Petersburg, get a Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1725 34th St N What: Hey St Petersburg!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisseri... Learn More Tampa, get a Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 15835 N Dale Mabry Hwy What: Hey Tampa!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chicke... Learn More Fresh Market At Hyde Park When: Sunday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hyde Park Village What: The Fresh Market at Hyde Park monthly open-air farmers market is held the first Sunday each month at Hyde Park Village in South Tampa.  Enjoy live music browse more than100 local vendors. The event is held at Hyde Park Village from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The "Farm to Fresh Market" ... Learn More Hyde Park Village Fresh Market When: Sunday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hyde Park Village What: Join Hyde Park Village for the return of the Fresh Market on the first Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fresh Market is a monthly farmers market featuring more than 120 local vendors including produce, handcrafted goods, plants and more.  This event is pet-friendly. ... Learn More Member Morning - Glazer Children's Museum When: Sunday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Glazer Children's MuseumLearn More Holiday Choral Concert - The University of Tampa College of Arts and Letters When: Sunday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. Where: The University of Tampa College of Arts and LettersLearn More Oakdale Christmas Display When: Sunday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 2719 Oakdale St S What: Christmas Light Display Would you please include the 2021 Oakdale Christmas Light Display in your holiday announcements of things to do or events calendar? This event is among the largest and longest running home disp... Learn More Repeal Day Prohibition Party at Big Easy Ybor City When: Sunday, December 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Big Easy Bar What: Raise a glass to the end of Prohibition and celebrate the repeal of the Volstead Act with your friends at Big Easy Bar during our 3rd Annual Repeal Party on Sunday, December 5th starting at 8pm. Sponsored by the fine folks at Old Forester, this event is not to be missed. Imbib... Learn More Taxes In Retirement Webinar When: Monday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) ... Learn More Taxes In Retirement Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Ugly Sweater Light Ride When: Monday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery What: Oh what FUN it is to RIDE! On Monday, December 6th, Irish 31 Hyde Park will host a tour of South Tampa's most breathtaking holiday lights...on bikes! Here are all of the details: - The bike ride starts and ends at Irish 31 Hyde Park (All guests must bring their own bike with... Learn More Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Joe & Son's Olive Oil When: Monday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: South Tampa Chamber of CommerceLearn More T'ai Chi Chih When: Monday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Joe Abrahams Fitness & Wellness What: Want to feel better? Practice the gentle moving meditation T'ai Chi Chih at the Wellness Center in Ballast Point Park overlooking Hillsborough Bay. Easy to learn, it's excellent for seniors and everyone. Can be seated or standing. Every Monday at 5 pm or Wednesday at 10 am. $7 Learn More Master Gardener: Herbs and Recipes - Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative When: Monday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Hillsborough County Public Library CooperativeLearn More Featured Event: Free Tuesdays At The Glazer Children's Museum When: Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Glazer Children's Museum What: The Children's Board of Hillsborough County presents free Tuesdays at the Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Tuesdays align with the Children's Board's mission to promote the well-being of chil... Learn More Featured Event: Free Tuesdays At The Glazer Children's Museum (D'Ann Lawrence White) Children's Board Free Tuesday - Glazer Children's Museum When: Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Glazer Children's MuseumLearn More Federal Contracting Certification: 8(a) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: South Tampa Chamber of CommerceLearn More Ribbon Cutting for Bake'n Babes - South Tampa Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: South Tampa Chamber of CommerceLearn More Computer Science Education Week: Animation Basics with Scratch (Part One) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hillsborough County Public Library CooperativeLearn More Recognition Meeting - Hillsborough County Schools When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hillsborough County SchoolsLearn More ⚽Boys Soccer @ Blake - Robinson High When: Tuesday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Robinson HighLearn More Boys Basketball vs. Jefferson - Robinson High When: Tuesday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Robinson HighLearn More Synergy Vol. II Fall 2021 - The University of Tampa College of Arts and Letters When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The University of Tampa College of Arts and LettersLearn More ⚽Girls Soccer @ Blake - Robinson High When: Tuesday, December 7th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Robinson HighLearn More Girls Basketball vs. Jefferson - Robinson High When: Tuesday, December 7th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Robinson HighLearn More Featured Event: Sarasota / Bradenton JOB LINK Job Fair / Tampa Bay - DECEMBER 8 - Hundreds of Jobs Available! When: Wednesday, December 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport What: Kick off your Job Search Here! Get ready to GET HIRED! We're bringing 20-plus Top Employers together on Wednesday, December 8th at the SARASOTA / BRADENTON JOBLINK 2021 LIVE JOB FAIR! Over 300 Jobs are available in all fields! From entry level, to professional, logistics, fina... Learn More Featured Event: Sarasota / Bradenton JOB LINK Job Fair / Tampa Bay - DECEMBER 8 - Hundreds of Jobs Available! (Mark Llerena) Gallery on the Avenue Presents: Cultural Marks by Omar Richardson When: Wednesday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Branch LibraryLearn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Tampa Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.