When can we move into Armadillo Acres? | Photo via James Zambon Productions
What’s more fun than dressing up for a show at the theater at wintertime? Nothing. Trust us.
Take a peek at the next few months’ lineup at some of our illustrious local venues:
The Straz Center for Performing Arts
“Some Like it Hot”| Tuesday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 15
Bring the winter heat with this four-time Tony winner. Laugh and groove with witty jokes + catchy tunes.
Stageworks Theatre
“When the Righteous Triumph” | Thursday, Mar. 6- Sunday, Mar. 9
Locals must see this play about the sit-ins that led to the desegregation of Tampa lunch counters in 1960.
freeFALL Theatre
“Fruit Flies Like A Banana” | Saturday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 19
Now’s your chance to experience your first vaudeville-esque chamber show.
“Matt & Ben” | Thursday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 26
Before “The Office” and “The Mindy Project,” there was “Matt & Ben,” Mindy Kaling’s play delving into the bro-hood of one of Hollywood’s most famous friendships.
Grand Cathedral Dinner | 6-10 p.m. | Grand Cathedral Cigars, Tampa | $150 | Kick off the week with a tasting of luxe Ashton Cigars and Old Forester Bourbon over a three-course dinner.
Holiday Ornament Painting | 6:30-8 p.m. | Armature Works | $30 | Paint your own coloring book ornament with the folks from Practically Pikasso over a glass of vino.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Yoga with Bella Prana Collective | 9-10 a.m. | Armature Works | Free | Realign your week with this calming outdoor yoga flow from the popular South Tampa studio — bring your own mat and towel.
Made in Market: Hot Cocoa Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Tampa EDITION | $30 | Now’s your chance to concoct your dream hot chocolate recipe with a little help from the experts.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Palladium Chamber Series #1: Mozart, Dvorak, Schumann | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg | $15+ | Entrance yourself with this performance of classics like “Piano Concerto No. 13 in C major, K” and “Bagatelles, Op. 47" at the historic venue.
Psst…kiddos four and under are free. | Photo provided by BrickUniverse
You may want to “block” this day off on your calendar.
Join thousands of fellow LEGO fans on Saturday, Jan. 4, for the BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour — taking over the Robarts Arena for its first-ever Sarasota stop.
Tampa International just unveiled new renderings for its incoming Airside D expansion. The $1.5 billion project is humming along, with about 30% of the design done. The airport’s board also approved a $91 million contract to start work on the project later this month. (That’s So Tampa)
Open
This week’s lunches just got a lot better. Sweetgreen opens tomorrow, Dec. 10 on the Burg’s Central Avenue. Stop by for leafy veggie packed bowls, salads, and plenty of protein plates. Plus, for every meal purchased, the eatery will donate a meal to Feeding Tampa Bay. (I Love the Burg)
Civic
Listen up, TBAY gardeners: Watering restrictions are changing. The Southwest Florida Water Management District pulled back a Shortage Order for St. Petersburg. Now, residents can water their lawns up to twice a week, ideally between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Watch
Grammy-nominated Tampa rapper Doechii gave the Cigar City a shoutout on “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last week. While performing hits from her 2024 release “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” she proclaimed, “in the 813, this my legacy.” (Tampa Bay Times)
Transit
The Tampa Downtown Partnership needs your help. If you live or work in downtown Tampa, consider filling out the 2024 Downtown Resident Survey + 2024 Downtown Worker Survey. The organization will take your feedback and help improve services and offerings for all residents.
Seasonal
The seasonal delights go far beyond peppermint milkshakes at one Tampa Chick-fil-A. A West Tampa location decks out the store with 1+ million sparkling lights for the holiday season — and brings in tons of visitors. Stop by to check out the display, and grab a sandwich, now through Saturday, Jan. 4. (That’s So Tampa)
Trending
Mocha mousse. That’s Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, which was selected through global research and analysis to reflect “our desire for comfort” and “the indulgence of simple pleasures.” See if you can spy any mocha mousse shades in these 15+ murals around Tampa Bay.
Sports
Some of our very own Bolts are headed to the Four Nations tournament. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Did you know new windows could lead to lower energy bills? Read: Modern windows have better insulation. Renewal by Andersen is offering $400 off per window and $850 per door, so you can start the new year by saving on style upgrades for your home. Get your free quote.*
The Buy
The Buy
Slippers that are warm, cozy, and able to be worn indoors and outdoors (so you can run errands in your slippers — score). Try these faux fur-lined houseshoes on Amazon or go for the UGG Tasman slipper that started the trend.
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