2-Cherish the Ladies This long-running, Grammy nominated, Irish-American group that includes a blend of instrumental talents, vocals, and step dancing, will be at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 2-Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons These pop music legends will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 2-5 & 9-12-Lend Me A Tenor The comedy performance of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company will be in the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 3-Gallagher’s 70th Birthday Bash This comedian who uses props to accompany his stand-up routine will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 3-Arlo Guthrie Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road will present this singer-songwriter at The Palladium in St. Petersburg, (727) 791-7400. 3-5-Princess Ida Gilbert & Sullivan’s medieval comedic opera fairytale will be at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 4-The Florida Orchestra Gala A concert featuring violinist Itzhak Perlman to benefit The Florida Orchestra will be at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 8-Taj Mahal Composer, multiinstrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal, an influential figure in late 20th century blues and roots music, will perform at Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 9-Gaelic Storm This Celtic band mixes traditional Irish music with modern influences and will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 9-12-Tarpon Springs International Film Festival An eclectic lineup of more than 100 films from around the globe, as well as three special screenings of award-winning local and international independent films, will be at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 9-12-The Aliens This play, accompanied by music that explores friendship, love and death will be at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa, (813) 374-2416. 10-Champagne & Chocolate The Stuart Society’s Wine & Chocol’Art reception to benefit the Museum of Fine Arts will be at the Museum in St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667. 10 and 12-Cinderella This Disney classic is an opera that will be performed by Opera Tampa during the Florida Opera Festival at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 10- Under the Streetlamp With four leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including Jersey Boys, this concert celebration of classic hits of American Radio Songbook from the 1950s-1970s will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 10-12 & 18-Wine Weekend St. Pete Enjoy libations, tastings, appetizers, chocolates, food, music and dancing at this year’s “Wine & Chocol’art,” hosted by The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society with proceeds benefiting the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, at the Museum in St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667. 11-Delbert McClinton The Grammy®Award-winning blues and traditional music artist will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 11-Paint the Town Red, White & Chocolate The Stuart Society’s Wine & Chocol’Art gala dance and auction to benefit the Museum of Fine Arts will be at the Museum in St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667. 11-Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis A celebration of the life and music of Elvis Presley will be at The Palladium in St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590. 11 thru Mar 25-Madama Butterfly The Sarasota Opera will perform Giacomo Puccini’s famous opera at the Sarasota Opera House in Sarasota, (941) 328-1300. 12-Steve Lawrence Sings Sinatra: A Musical Tribute to the Man and His Music This Emmy and Grammy award winner will pay tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 12-Jazz Brunch This Stuart Society Wine & Chocol’Art event to benefit the Museum of Fine Arts will be at the Museum in St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667. 12-Pipe Organ Robust Romantics Dwight Thomas, St. Peter’s Cathedral music director/ organist, will perform at 3 p.m. at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clearwater, (727) 446-3001. 12-Pure Prairie League and Jim Messina Country rock legends featuring founding member John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, will come to the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 13-109 Years of Broadway Broadway stars will perform some of the greatest songs from the most popular shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 14-Richard Thompson This folk-rock singer-songwriter will perform with the gospel singing group The Blind Boys of Alabama at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 16-17-Tommy Emmanuel This Grammynominated Australian guitarist and singersongwriter will perform, while Andy McKee will open the show, at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 17-19-Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 Michael Francis will conduct The Florida Orchestra, along with the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 17-Three Dog Night & America These two famous bands will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 17-Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass This group of brass musicians will perform at The Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 18-1,000 Points of Wine The Stuart Society’s Wine & Chocol’Art Gourmet Dinner to benefit the Museum of Fine Arts will be in St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667. 18-Cattle Baron’s Ball 2017 This 20th annual Western-themed benefit for the American Cancer Society will be at Water Works Park in Tampa, (813) 319-5904. 18-Paul Thorn Band This singersongwriter will bring his unique blend of roots music: blues, rock and thoroughly Southern, to the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 18-The Piano Guys Blending an original mix of classical music with pop, this group will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 18 thru Mar 25-The Italian Girl in Algiers The Sarasota Opera will perform Gioachino Rossini’s drama at the Opera House in Sarasota, (941) 328-1300. 19-Tampa Bay Symphony, Spring Awakens Performing Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, the orchestra will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 19-Tea For Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty A look at Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon 34 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 and Betty Ford as First Ladies will be at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 19-Colin Hay The singer-songwriter, vocalist and former frontman of the band Men at Work, will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 19-Live From Nashville - Country Legends This troupe of singers, dancers and musicians will perform in this theatrical production at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 22-BODYTRAFFIC This young and contemporary dance company originating from Los Angeles will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 22-Mindi Abair This St. Petersburg’s native and Grammy-nominated saxophonist will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 23 thru Mar 12-Hello Dolly This classic Broadway musical will be at the Francis Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360. 23-Last of the Red Hot Lovers Neil Simon’s comedy about a middle-aged man joining the 1960s sexual revolution will be at The Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 24-Dennis DeYoung This founding member of the band STYX will perform with a band and full symphonic orchestra at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 24-26-Mardi Gras In New Orleans Jeff Tyzik will conduct The Florida Orchestra with guest trumpeter Byron Stripling leading this jazz ensemble with music from Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson and Louis Armstrong, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 25-STOMP This eight-member percussion troupe will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 25-Pablo Sainz Villegas This guitarist, featuring Spanish guitar music, will perform at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 25-Bertie Higgins Acoustic Concert This Tarpon Springs native, famous for the song “Key Largo,” will be at The Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 25-Queen of Hearts Ball This 59th annual Motown-themed benefit for Bridging Freedom and Operation PAR will be at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, (727) 204-2553. 25-Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes This rock and blues band will play at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 25 thru Mar 26-Red Velvet This awardwinning new play paints a vivid picture of an early chapter in the ongoing struggle to bring diversity to the stage, at freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg, (727) 498-5205. 25 thru Apr 2-Saturday Night Fever This mega-musical based on the 1977 film with music from the original soundtrack will be at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson, 1-727-863-7949. 26-The Peking Acrobats The troupe of China’s best tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts, accompanied by musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 26-An Evening of Song With Leslie Odom, Jr. Known for his role as Aaron Burr in Broadway’s Hamilton, Odom will perform original works and jazz standards at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
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