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Get Out: Weekend Events Preview April 6-8
Lots going on besides Easter festivities, including the Yankees, stand-up comedy, and eclectic music and art.
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Where/when: 110 W Gasparilla Plz, today, 10 a.m.
Why go: "Spring into Spring" at The Glazer Children's Museum with a week full of seasonal crafts, science and fitness programs. Visit the museum for additional details.
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Cost: Free for museum members; for non-members, $15 for adults, $12.50 for military and seniors, $9.50 for children over 1.
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Where/when: 401 W Kennedy Blvd, today, 10 a.m.
Why go: Henry Plant furnished the Tampa Bay Hotel with treasures from around the world. This exhibit explores the deliberate presence of Japanese art in a Gilded Age resort as part of a larger discourse on a cultural, artistic, and aesthetic style that influenced 19th century Western artists and culture. The foundation of this exhibit will draw from Mr. Plant’s collection of Meiji era floor vases, ceramics and furniture that were part of the Tampa Bay Hotel. Works will also be on loan from private collections, Grolier Club, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Morikami Museum and Polk Museum of Art.
Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $7 for students and $5 for children 4 - 12 years
Where/when: , 1101 W Sligh Ave, today, 11 a.m.
Why go: The zoo's Bornean orangutan family has some Easter fun with their own egg hunt, a seasonal treat for both the primates and zoo guests, officials say.
Included with zoo admission.
Cost: $23.95 for adults; $21.95 for seniors; $18.95 for children ages 3 to 11.
Where/when: 701 Channelside Dr, today, 11 a.m.
Why go: Who knew the Easter Bunny was a whiz underwater? Watch the bunny dive at 11am and at 3:15pm in the aquarium's Coral Reef Gallery.
Included with aquarium admission. Save on admission price by purchasing tickets online at the link below.
Cost: General admission: $21.95 for adults; $18.95 for seniors; $16.95 for children ages 3 to 12.
Where/when: 509 N Florida Ave, today, noon
Why go: In commemoration of Good Friday, the church offers the Stations of the Cross.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 600 N Ashley Dr, today, 4 to 6 p.m.
Why go: When weather permits, the Tampa Downtown Partnership provides this cart full of recreation items -- kickballs, Frisbees, games, Hula Hoops, and blankets -- that park visitors can borrow free of charge.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 120 W Gasparilla Plz, today, 4 p.m.
Why go: The Tampa Museum of Art presents free admission on Fridays from 4pm to 8pm.
Cost: FREE
Where/When: Italian Club, 1731 E 7th Ave, Ybor City, today, 5 p.m.
Why go: Come join us in the Cantina for happy hour with great drink prices and a terrific buffet for $10 set up by Wayl of a Time Catering. Follow the link for this week's menu:https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1pCgs6YOurraFVG1-6xDYJDn-_gDGMKKDQLWMOInG0lU
Price: $10 for buffet, $5 10 and under
Where/when: 1 Steinbrenner Dr, today, 5:30 p.m.
Why go: Celebrate Easter with the Tampa Yankees tonight as the team hosts an Easter egg hunt on the infield and outfiled grass for children ages 10 and younger. Gates open at 5:30pm; the hunt begins at 6pm. There will be prizes in each egg, plus a bounce house and face-painter on site, the team says.
Please bring your own basket for eggs. Tampa Fire Rescue and Bill Currie Ford also will display several of their vehicles in the plaza for fans.
Stick around after the hunt for tonight's game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers starting at 7pm.
Tonight's promotion: $1 soda, $10 all-you-can-eat chicken wings, and select drink specials on the Tampa Tribune Deck from 6pm to 8pm.
NOTE: Facebook Fans of the Tampa Yankees can save $2 off the admission price by using the keyword posted on the team's Facebook page at the box office.
Cost: $4 general admission; $6 reserved seating
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 7 p.m.
Why go: The Straz Center presents a night of stand-up comedy featuring adult students.
Cost: $12 and up
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 7 p.m.
Why go: Patel Conservatory Youth Theater presents this musical written, composed and performed by students. The theater describes it this way: "Two restaurants, both alike in dignity, provide the backdrop for this original romantic comedy of mistaken identity inspired by the Bard himself."
Intended for a PG-13 audience.
Cost: $5 and up
Where/when: 509 N Florida Ave, today, 7:30 p.m.
Why go: In commemoration of Good Friday, the church presents the "celebration of the Passion of the Lord."
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 7:30 p.m.
Why go: The Straz Center presents this "high-style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel" as an architect and bachelor juggles relationships with three flight attendants -- until their airline schedules change just as a friend of his decides to pay a visit.
Cost: $31.50 and up
Where/when: 910 Skipper Rd, today, 8 p.m.
Why go: Skipper's Smokehouse presents a night of funk and soul with the Legendary JCs and guests The Crazy Carls.
Cost: $7 advance, $10 at the door
Where/when: 1203 E Powhatan Ave, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Why go: On the first Saturday of each month, this ride leaves promptly at 8:30am from 1203 East Powhatan Avenue. All bicyclists of any age will enjoy this easy-going ride of about 6 miles. Bring the kids, your parents, grandparents, neighbors, and anyone else interested in doing a leisurely-paced route around the northeastern section of Seminole Heights with no busy roads to deal with. We'll circle around beautiful Lake Roberta and see how the ducks are doing!
As always, helmets are required and participants ride at their own risk. Please check that your tires are properly inflated and that your brakes are in good working order before you head out to join us for this scenic ride.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 407 W Violet St, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Why go: Everyone is welcome to lend a hand at the garden each week. Please sign in once you arrive so organizers know you stopped by.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: , 1510 W Hillsborough Ave, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Why go: Bethel Church hosts this holiday "eggstravaganza" with carnival games, prizes, food and drinks, inflatables, an egg hunt, and more.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 1903 N 19th St, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why go: This monthly event provides "a free platform for emerging artists, crafters, and musicians." Enjoy a 10% discount on certain designs.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 110 W Gasparilla Plz, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why go: The Glazer Children's Museum presents an "egg-citing" morning of finding eggs and prizes. The toddlers can hunt for eggs in Tugboat Tots on the first floor, while older children can scour the whole museum.
Cost: Free for museum members; for non-members, $15 for adults, $12.50 for military and seniors, $9.50 for children over 1
Where/when: 110 W Gasparilla Plz, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why go: The Glazer Children's Museum presents "Build by the Bay," a Junior First LEGO League Expo and family event. Win special LEGO prize eggs in the museum's Easter egg hunt in the morning, then view robotics demonstrations. Build your own futuristic robot in the interactive LEGO play area, meet local hobby builders and get tips on how to build fantastic things.
Cost: free for museum members and with regular admission: $15 for adults; $12.50 for seniors and military personnel, $9.50 for children age 1 and older
Where/when: 701 Channelside Dr, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why go: Who knew the Easter Bunny was a whiz underwater? Watch the bunny dive at 11am and at 3:15pm in the aquarium's Coral Reef Gallery.
Included with aquarium admission. Save on admission price by purchasing tickets online at the link below.
Cost: General admission: $21.95 for adults; $18.95 for seniors; $16.95 for children ages 3 to 12.
Where/when: , 2092 W Busch Blvd, Saturday, 11 a.m.
Why go: Join us on Saturday, April 7 at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm to celebrate the season with an Easter Bunny Tea! Enjoy a new Spring Tea Menu as well as some classic Easter treats! Book your reservations soon! Regular prices apply.
Cost: $16.95 adults, $10.95 under 12
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Why go: Enjoy old-fashioned rock-and-roll from bands on the riverwalk.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 2 p.m.
Why go: The Straz Center presents this "high-style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel" as an architect and bachelor juggles relationships with three flight attendants -- until their airline schedules change just as a friend of his decides to pay a visit.
Cost: $31.50 and up
Where/when: 900 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, Saturday, 2 p.m.
Why go: Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to this creative afternoon using LEGO building blocks. The library provides the LEGOs -- you provide the imagination.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Why go: Patel Conservatory Youth Theater presents this musical written, composed and performed by students. The theater describes it this way: "Two restaurants, both alike in dignity, provide the backdrop for this original romantic comedy of mistaken identity inspired by the Bard himself."
Intended for a PG-13 audience.
Cost: $5 and up
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 7:30 p.m.
Why go: The Straz Center presents this "high-style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel" as an architect and bachelor juggles relationships with three flight attendants -- until their airline schedules change just as a friend of his decides to pay a visit.
Cost: $31.50 and up
Where/when: 509 N Florida Ave, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: , 5132 N Florida Ave, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why go: Tempus Projects presents this two-artist exhibition featuring recent works from Anthony Record and Justin Nelson. Light refreshments while they last. The exhibit runs through April 20, with gallery hours by appointment.
Cost: FREE; donations welcome
Where/when: 910 Skipper Rd, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why go: From Skipper's Smokehouse website: Hailing from Ithaca, New York, Blue Sky Mission Club brings new and original ideas that truly grasp the audience with entrancing melody and blissful harmonies. With a deep understanding of roots, rhythm and soul, BSMC creates a sound all their own with jumping beats and lively social commentary, while the band's most recent album, "Middle of Everywhere", introduces soulgrass to blistering lap steel guitar and funky, deep hypnotic grooves. reverbnation.com/blueskymissionclub
Cost: $7 advance, $10 at the door
Where/when: , 5020 N Florida Ave, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why go: The Independent welcomes the jazz ensemble Cynthony and Company.
Cost: FREE
Where/when: 600 N Ashley Dr, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Why go: Relevant Church presents this non-denominational Easter extravaganza with a kids’ zone and Easter egg dump at 10am to 11am; an Easter service from 11am to 12pm; food trucks open at 12pm; and concerts at 12:15pm featuring Arc the Sun and Julianna Zobrist. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome.
Cost: FREE; food individually priced
Where/when: 701 Channelside Dr, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Why go: Who knew the Easter Bunny was a whiz underwater? Watch the bunny dive at 11am and at 3:15pm in the aquarium's Coral Reef Gallery.
Included with aquarium admission. Save on admission price by purchasing tickets online at the link below.
Cost: General admission: $21.95 for adults; $18.95 for seniors; $16.95 for children ages 3 to 12.
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Sunday, 11 p.m.
Why go: Maestro's offers three seatings for brunch today: 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Brunch includes a visit with the Easter Bunny, as well as a breakfast station, chef-attended omelet station, chef-attended carving station, hot buffet, big-city salad station, dessert station and kids' corner.
Tax and gratuity are not included.
Cost: $34.95 for adults; $16.95 for children ages 4 to 12; free for children age 3 and younger
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Why go: The Straz Center presents this "high-style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel" as an architect and bachelor juggles relationships with three flight attendants -- until their airline schedules change just as a friend of his decides to pay a visit.
Cost: $31.50 and up
Where/when: 910 Skipper Rd, Sunday, 5 p.m.
Why go: From Skipper's website: In a typical Old Tire Swingers set, listeners will hear hard-driving old time music, both traditional tunes and original compositions, guaranteeing fans of bluegrass, country, acoustic, folk, and Americana are sure to find much they'll enjoy. oldtireswingers.com
w/Ramblegrass (JAMGRASS) Run a little Ricky Skaggs, a little Beatles and a little Grateful Dead through a big 'ol still, and you'd end up with a jar full of Ramblegrass. Calling themsleves "jamgrass," the band -- Bob Edwards, guitar; Phil Myers, mandolin; Mike Godwin, banjo; and Jack Ray, bass -- has been together three years, performing everything from traditionals to covers to reggae songs in a soulful old-timey style. Their down-home repertoire includes songs like the Rolling Stones' Wild Horses, Buck Owens' Act Naturally the Beatles' I Just Seen a Face., as well as some original material.myspace.com/ramblegrass
Cost: $7
Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
Why go: The Straz Center presents this "high-style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel" as an architect and bachelor juggles relationships with three flight attendants -- until their airline schedules change just as a friend of his decides to pay a visit.
Cost: $31.50 and up