Chibueze Ihuoma and company in the North American tour of Hadestown, coming to the Straz in November. | Photo by Kevin Berne
Tampa Bay’s performing arts organizations start revving up big-time during the months ending in -ber (if not brrrr…). Here are some highlights of what’s coming up.
🎭 For a blast of Broadway
The Color Purple | Stageworks Theatre | Fri., Sept. 9-Sun., Sept. 25 | The Tony and Grammy-winning musical based on Alice Walker’s novel
Six | Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Tues., Nov. 1-Sun., Nov. 6 | The six wives of Henry VIII sing for their lives.
Hadestown | Straz Center | Tues., Nov. 29-Sun., Dec. 4 | Anaïs Mitchell’s musical adaptation of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
🎼 For a wall of sound
Carmina Burana | Florida Orchestra | Fri., Oct. 7-Sun., Oct. 9 | The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay joins the orchestra for Carl Orff’s epic cantata.
Tosca | St. Petersburg Opera | Fri., Oct. 14, Sun., Oct. 16 + Tues., Oct. 18 | A diva fights to save the love of her life.
Green Day’s American Idiot | American Stage | Fri., Sept. 9-Sun., Oct. 2 | The musical based on the Grammy-winning album
🤣 For a good laugh
Picasso at the Lapin Agile | Jobsite Theater | Wed., Sept. 14-Sun., Oct. 9 | Steve Martin’s comedy imagines a meeting between Einstein and Picasso.
An Evening with David Sedaris | Straz Center | Thurs., Oct. 27 | Readings and recollections from the impish humorist (and former elf)
Steven Wright | The Palladium | Thurs., Nov. 10 | The master of deadpan absurdity comes to St. Pete.
🏋️♀️ For strong people and the people who love them
Ann | The Studio @620 | Wed., Oct. 5-Sun., Oct. 16 | Bonnie Agan reprises her portrayal of Texas Governor Ann Richards.
A Doll’s House Part 2 | Tampa Rep | What would happen if Ibsen’s Nora returned to the family she abandoned?
Tampa Bay Farmers Market | Mon., Sept. 19 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | 10001 Armenia Ave. | Free | Shop fresh, local produce, honey, juices, and craft coffees for home. 🥕
Rays vs. Astros | Mon., Sept. 19 | 6:40 p.m. | Tropicana Field | $11+ | Show your support for the Rays as they take on the Astros for nine innings. ⚾
Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday | Tues., Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works | $10 | Gather a group of friends for an evening of trivia in the Courtyard, and you could win gift cards to spend at your next visit.
Andrew Ricker Live | Tues., Sept. 20 | 7-11 p.m. | Stones Throw, 304 W 7th Ave, Tampa | Free | Sit with a glass of wine + enjoy live music from local artist, Andrew Ricker, at the waterfront spot. 🍷
Wednesday
Heights Night Market | Wed., Sept. 21 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Armature Works | Free | Hunt for local artisanal finds at an evening market as vendors sell everything from jewelry to plants. 🪴
Tampa Bay Job Fair | Thurs., Sept. 22 | George M. Steinbrenner Field | Free | Register here to attend this free career fair hosted by Job News USA, featuring 25+ employers in healthcare + nursing industries. 🩺
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
For tickets to local and regional events, check out our 6AM Tickets resale marketplace.*
87º | Afternoon thunderstorms | 54% chance of rain
Sunrise + sunset
Rise: 7:16 a.m.
Set: 7:29 p.m.
Tide
Old Tampa Bay
High: 9:16 a.m.
Low: 6:20 p.m.
Clearwater Beach
High: 6:24 a.m.
Low: 2:57 p.m.
Development
A change is gonna come — and soon. A 5.5 acre block in Tampa’s Beach Park sold for $16 million. The site’s office buildings will be demolished and replaced with an upscale community of 87 new townhomes. 🏠 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
It’s time to say goodbye to Captain Clutch’s former Davis Islands home. Records show a permit was filed to tear down the $22 million compound — which still holds records as Tampa’s most expensive private home sale. Derek Jeter’s former waterside estate includes 8 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, and an 80-foot saltwater lap pool. (News Channel 8)
Sports
It was more than just a game. The Tampa Bay Rays made history last week with the first all Latino starting lineup + on the same day the team celebrated Puerto Rican baseball legend Roberto Clemente. They finished off the party with a win over the Blue Jays. ⚾ (CBS News)
Arts
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg recently unveiled a new exhibit exploring the timeline of Black history in the west. Stories of Black pioneers from 1528 to the civil rights movement are illustrated through 50 vibrant pictorial quilts. The exhibit is on display now-Jan. 8. 🖼️ (WUSF News)
Celebrate
Attention all boos and ghouls. Horror attraction Undead in the Waterreturns Fri., Sept. 23 for 13 nights. Guests will board the 60,000 sq ft. American Victory Ship where a ghostly woman + her possessed cult will haunt passengers throughout the cavernous ship with spooks and frights. Reserve your ticket now. 👻 (That’s so Tampa)
Don’t worry, be hoppy. Oktoberfest Celebrations are back again in the Tampa Bay area. Check out these 35 brew-tiful local activities scheduled to get your beer fix — from apple strudel bands to commemorative beer steins. 🍺 (Tampa Bay Times)
Content marked with an * is brought to you by our advertising partners and helps make this newsletter free.
Development
Development
New faces and places in the neighborhood
Specialty plant shop, Yura Vine Brothers, stocks tons of plants, including rare breeds grown in Peru. | @yuravinebros
Homebodies rejoice. Two new spots to sift for all the home finds are coming to Water Street Tampa this October.
Locally-owned Dwell Home Market will take over the bottom floor of Asher Residences. The 2,988 sqft pop-up showroom will be stocked with a bar, tons of unique furniture finds, and custom artwork. Interior designers will also be on-site for all the tips.
Botique plant mecca Yura Vine Brothers is also making a move from Hyde Park into the ground floor of Cora apartments. The specialty shop will stock hundreds of plants (including rare breeds), handmade pots, and more. Owners, Samuel and Aaron Roda, also offer plant design help at the shopso you can make your yard — or container garden — cohesive.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by City Editor Bailey.
Editor’s pick: It’s been so dark outside lately I’m having trouble keeping my indoor plants happy. I’m planning on stopping by Wild Roots, my fave plant shop, for some sound advice.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? It’s finally cool enough to pack up the kayak or paddleboard for a weekend or weeknight excursion, here.
Editorial: Bailey LeFever, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea| Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
Content marked with an * was created in partnership with 6AM City’s advertising partners. Paid content helps keep this newsletter free. 6AM City may also receive a commission on purchases made through affiliate links in this newsletter.
Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.
}})
}})
}})
}})
}})