Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Tampa Museum of Art | 3 pm

Curator Tour of Under the Spell of the Palm Tree

Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art traces Susie and Mitchell Rice’s decade-long path of engagement with the art and artists of Cuba. This is an extensive intergenerational exhibition of modern and contemporary Cuban art featuring over eighty paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, mixed media, art books, and sculptures by more than fifty artists selected and organized along six themes: The Language of Forms and the Forms of Language; The Prophet’s Dream; The Great Journey; Sensory Landscapes of Memory and Desire; The Musings of Narcissus; and The Spirit of the Real, the Reality of the Spirit.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Kress Contemporary Open House | 11 am - 8 pm

Tempus Projects

STAYING IN, a group exhibition of domestic interiors and housewares featuring works from John Byrd, Kyra Connolly, David Kibby, Gigi Lage, Walter Matthews, Lisa McCarthy, Carola Miles, Sam K Newton, Kaylin Price, Jib Projects, Heather Rosenbach, Gary Schmitt, Andrew Watson and more.

EDGE, a solo exhibition featuring recent works by Neil Bender. Bender makes paintings and collages that probe fluid practices of gender and sexuality. He recasts imagery exploited by popular culture with seductive surfaces and color in order to form a new interface for open dialogue or experience.

Fringe Theatre

Anything Goes Open Mic, featuring a reveal of 2025 Fringe Fest poster and t-shirt design. Open Mic starts at 7:30pm.

Pop Yarn

Tampa’s Local Yarn Shop. Pop Yarn sells a variety of yarn that POPS!  

Our yarns are sourced from high-quality materials such as wool, alpaca, cashmere, and cotton, which are perfect for fiber artists of all kinds. Whether you knit, crochet, or work with yarn in other ways, these yarns lend themselves to create yarn masterpieces.

Reverb

WHEN WE COME TO IT, an exhibition of recent works by MFA students at The University of South Florida, broadly responding to the current complexities of societal and political uncertainty.

Gratus

Welcome to GRATUS, the studio space of Jenny Carey, a Tampa photographic artist. Artwork available in GRATUS includes Carey's photography and often other women photographers or artists working in various artistic disciplines.

Art Noire Gallery 

“Untitled” - A Solo Exhibition featuring the work of Tiffany Cooper. A captivating collection of individual works incorporating rich Afro-Carribbean influences with contemporary, unconventional mixed media materials to create a perfectly imperfect mixtures of paint, layers and texture celebrating people of color, love and life.

OXH GALLERY

“TIME SHARDS” -More timely than ever, the work of Delaina Doshi, an ex-vangelical Daughter of the American Revolution raised in the rural Midwest, now married to a first-generation Indian American, nurturing a daughter amidst the intersections of those worlds and that of Rebeca Lopera Esteban, a Madrid-born artist who moved to Miami at 22 years old without speaking the language and currently works as an Adjunct Professor in the Art Department at FIU

having garnered recognition through her scholarship, speak volumes about the fragility of personal spaces and the vulnerability of daily lives.

HONEY GALLERY

“Momentum” recent work by Ryan Lagasse presents a collection of works inspired by human connection, collective consciousness, and the abstract functions of the mind. Featuring colorful acrylic paintings on canvas as well as works on paper, this playful exploration embraces a style reminiscent of pop surrealism. The lively paintings are designed to disarm and enchant viewers with quirky characters, bold colors, and the imaginative interpretations of the mind and heart concepts.

Open Artist Studios

Ashley Cantero

Juan Espinosa

Lynn Rattray

Chase Parker

Marilyn Silverman

Mary-Helen Horne

Lisa Ramudo

Marc Brechwald

Eileen Goldenberg

Kim Radatz

Sarah Hull

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts | 10 am - 7 pm

Fandom: Celebrating Rock & Roll with Jay Nolan and Davy Alder immerses visitors into the electric atmosphere of rock and roll through the eyes of the fans. This exhibition features photographs by esteemed photo-journalist Jay Nolan, accompanied by rare memorabilia collected by former Virgin Entertainment Exec Davy Alder. It captures the raw energy and unique personalities of live music all brought to life with dynamic photos alongside historic backstage passes and vintage tour posters.  The exhibition not only celebrates remarkable performers, but also pays homage to the dedicated fans who help make the music legendary.

Barbara Peacock: American Bedroom Opening reception 5:30-7 pm Barbara Peacock’s American Bedroom series offers a unique glimpse into the unguarded lives of individuals, couples, and families revealing the depth of their character, truth, and spirit. Each photograph tells a story of love, struggle, hope, and everyday life. From tidy, minimalist spaces to bedrooms bursting with personality, these images explore the complexities and idiosyncrasies of contemporary American life. Peacock is a photographer from New England who has spent her career capturing the beauty in ordinary moments. Her work is about connecting with people and sharing their stories in a way that feels real and relatable. The project showcases Peacock’s gift for connecting with her subjects and creating photographs that are not only visually striking but also deeply empathetic. This series reminds us that, while our lives may look very different, we all share common threads of humanity. Peacock will be attending the opening reception via zoom in Gallery 1.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Marcolina’s | 12 pm - 9 pm

Marcolina’s will be open from noon to 9 PM on February 20th, giving guests ample opportunity to immerse themselves in the exhibit. Take your time to wander through the collection, reflect, and experience the uncontainable energy of Untamed. Untamed is a deeply personal art exhibition at Marcolina’s, featuring works by Guillo Pérez III, Gabrielle Pérez, Willy Pérez, Blake Emory and introducing emerging artist Morgan Guinessey. Through vivid depictions of forests, oceans, and galaxies, the exhibition explores the profound connection between nature’s raw beauty and human emotions—freedom, strength, and vulnerability. More than a display, Untamed invites visitors to reconnect with the wild within and around them, offering an inspiring journey of self-discovery and wonder.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Gallery114@HCC Ybor | 9 am - 8 pm

Eszter Sziksz: Let It Go Visit Gallery114@HCC Ybor City to get acquainted with International artist Eszter Sziksz’s experimental printmaking process in “Eszter Sziksz: Let It Go.” Instead of printing on paper, Sziksz prints on ephemeral materials like snow and ice then documents their decay. Her work addresses environmental impacts, touching on collective concerns about impending catastrophes and how life’s fragility can be both universal and deeply intimate. For Sziksz, the sentient impressions of her work may be more important than the survival of the work itself. She asks us to confront the fact that nothing lasts forever—not the exhibition, not the work, not us. Maybe the Earth endures.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Commodore | 7pm-8:15pm

Weekly Improv Drop-In Class Looking to give improv comedy a try in a supportive, encouraging, and super fun environment? Look no further than our Weekly Improv Drop-in Class on Thursday nights at The Commodore! In this class, our experienced instructors will take you through a series of exercises designed to introduce you to the basic principles of improv. No experience required! 811 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602. commodorecomedy@gmail.com

Friday, February 21, 2025

Contemporary Art Museum at USF | 6pm

Panel Discussion for X Factor: X Factor locates dynamic entry points into the ongoing discussion and expansion of the term Latinx through the work of fifteen of America’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition grounds a series of redefinitions of “Latinity” in the everyday lives of its creators, especially where artworks and creative processes reconquer novel meanings from hackneyed and conventional ideas of ethnicity, race, class, politics, representation, and the various histories of US migration. Exhibiting artists: Gabino A. Castelán, Gisela Colón, Danielle De Jesus, Lucia Hierro, Karlo Andrei Ibarra, Laura Perez Insua, José Lerma, Eddy A. López, Miguel Luciano, Narsiso Martinez, Angel Otero, Edison Peñafiel, Shizu Saldamando, Yiyo Tirado-Rivera and Rodrigo Valenzuela.

Friday, February 21, 2025

HCC Dance Program, YLRC Building, Ybor City | 1pm

Creative Edge - Sharpening Skills for Success :Introducing Creative Edge - A brand new four-part series to sharpen your skills for success! Ready to build the edge you need to thrive in your creative career? This is your chance to learn from industry experts, connect with dynamic speakers, and dive into hands-on workshops that will take you to the next level. Next workshop: "The Business of the Arts - Selling your creative self." FREE and open to the public.  2122 N. 15th St. 2nd Floor. brewer19@hccfl.edu

Friday, February 21, 2025

The Commodore | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Salud and Happy Days: Improv Inspired by Stories About Tampa feat. Guest Storyteller Paul Wilborn: In this monthly signature show, Tampa Bay's finest improv comedians improvise scenes based on stories, monologues, and anecdotes from notable Tampeños. It's a comedy extravaganza unlike any other, showcasing the unique character -- and comedy! -- of the city in which we live. Our February guest will be author, musician, and storyteller extraordinaire Paul Wilborn. 811 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 commodorecomedy@gmail.com

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Hillsborough Community College, Kress Contemporary, Hotel Haya | 10 am - 2 pm

HCC Art Galleries’ 2nd Annual Now on View returns with four hours of interactive public art, poetry and dance in three Ybor City venues. Six Tampa artists are participating in the free, one-day public art festival, contributing installations and performances reflecting on Tampa’s past, present and future. Start your day at HCC Ybor City Campus, Performing Arts building (1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa), where you can pick up a Now on View Guidebook featuring a map to all the art. Participating artists: Victoria Alvarez, FAX 727, Jehoshaphat Jacinto, Erin Lekovic, Kali Rabaut, Amanda Galbadon and Emma Quintana.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

The Commodore | 8pm - 9:30 pm

The Best F**ing Show is a no-holds-barred, wild-as-hell comedy spectacle, brought to you by veteran comic Matt f**king Walker. It’s chaos, laughter, and the area’s most unhinged performers tearing it up for a crowd that's just as crazy (yeah, YOU). With audience participation and outrageous acts on full blast, this isn’t just any show—it’s the best f**king show you’ll ever see. 811 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602. commodorecomedy@gmail.com

Saturday, February 22, 2025

TEMPUS PROJECTS | 11 am - 4 pm

STAYING IN, a group exhibition of domestic interiors and housewares featuring works from John Byrd, Kyra Connolly, David Kibby, Gigi Lage, Walter Matthews, Lisa McCarthy, Carola Miles, Sam K Newton, Kaylin Price, Jib Projects, Heather Rosenbach, Gary Schmitt, Andrew Watson and more.

EDGE, a solo exhibition featuring recent works by Neil Bender. Bender makes paintings and collages that probe fluid practices of gender and sexuality. He recasts imagery exploited by popular culture with seductive surfaces and color in order to form a new interface for open dialogue or experience.