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Forks up — Tampa Restaurant Week is quickly approaching and we’re giving you a buffet of the deets.
This year’s event runs from Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 22 and features a variety of multiple-course prix experiences across TBAY.
The party starts on Thursday, June 12 with Meet The Chefs at the Birchwood. Don a swanky fit to dine on dishes from local spots like Teak, Ava, Southern BBQ, Birch & Vine, and The Living Room.
The best part: Some of the dough goes toward Feeding Tampa Bay’s work.
“The Darjeeling Limited” | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $10 | The Wes-rospective continues with a showing of this film following three estranged American brothers on a chaotic train journey across India.
Tuesday, June 3
Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, June 3-Thursday, June 5 | 7:35 p.m. | Steinbrenner Field | $13+ | It’s time for a rematch against the Texas squad under the Tampa lights.
“Shucked” | Tuesday, June 3-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Carol Morsani Hall | $61+ | Cob one, coball for this Tony Award–winning musical comedy following a small-town gal who leaves home to find out why the corn in her county is dying.
Wednesday, June 4
Charcuterie Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Keel Farms | $41 | Up your charcuterie-making game by learning fruit-cutting techniques + how to fashion provolone roses.
Thursday, June 5
Opening Reception: “Another Weeping Woman: Photographs by Diana Sosnowska” | Thursday, June 5 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Florida Museum of Photographic Arts | $0-$12 | Take a first peek at the exhibit exploring femininity, identity, and performance in vividly staged scenes set in transient, often unsettling spaces.
Voices of the Community: The Art of Creating Community | 8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | It’s the final townhall in the Straz Center’s series, featuring a discussion about of varied art mediums that can help shape and unite communities.
Hurricane season is here — and it’s time to prepare for potential flooding. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides tide information for portions of coastal Tampa Bay. Bookmark this site for easy access to look up tides and currents for your slice of TBAY. (Tampa Bay Times)
Announced
There’s a TBAY connection to this year’s US Open. Are you surprised? Our very own Melissa Koby is the first Black artist to create theme art for the Grand Slam tournament. Take a peek at her design. (That’s So Tampa)
Coming Soon
Not one, not two, but quite a few Barberitos are opening up across TBAY. The Southwestern grill’s menu is packed with tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and other quick options. We’ll keep you posted on the locations. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Development
What’s coming to Central Avenue? Plans are in the works to build a ~6,000-sqft retail building with space for five businesses in the Grand Central District. Construction should start later this summer. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
Make those “Magic Mike” dreams reality. Well, some of them anyway. The Tierra Verde mansion featured in the massively popular flick just hit the market. The 7,825-sqft home boasts five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a movie room for screening the Channing Tatum movie, of course.Take a tour.
Outdoors
What’s that buzzing? Mosquito season is here, and according to Orkin data, Tampa-St. Pete area ranks No. 18 on its list of areas with the biggest swarms — so be prepared for some pesky guests next time you head to the park.
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Imagine: you’re taking in John Legend at the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center. | Photo via Seminole Hard Rock
Call us the live music capital of the world. We won’t stop you.
No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out 40+ must-see musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage in Tampa Bay this year.
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