29-30-Beethoven and Sibelius
Larry Rachleff will conduct The
Florida Orchestra in this concert
featuring Rossini’s “Overture to
Semiramide,” Beethoven’s
“Symphony No. 8,” and Sibelius’
“Symphony No. 5,” (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
30-Howl at the Moon
This high-energy dueling piano
show, featuring talented musicians
performing hit songs from the ‘70s,
‘80s and ‘90s, will be at The Club at
Treasure Island, (727) 367-4511.
30-Health and Wellness Expo
The Safety Harbor Chamber of
Commerce will offer free health
screenings and workshops at
Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 726-2890.
30 thru June 21-Woody Sez: The
Life and Music of Woody Gurhrie
Celebrate the colorful life and musical
legacy of this American folk icon in
this show at the Asolo Repertory
Theatre in Sarasota, (941) 351-8000
or (800) 361-8388.
JUNE
1 thru 20-Sarasota Music Festival
The Sarasota Orchestra will present this
annual chamber music festival, including
40 guest faculty members under Artist
Director Robert Levin, as well as students
from music programs at top colleges and
conservatories. For tickets or information,
call (941) 953-3434.
2-Shelby Lynne This award-winning
singer-songwriter will bring her “Southern
Soul” and “California Country” sounds to
the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
12-David Crosby Legendary singer-songwriter
David Crosby will give a solo
performance at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
12-Chris Tucker This international
award-winning actor and comedian will
perform at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
12-14, 19-21-Last Two Oranges on the
Tree This new comedy by Andy Harrison
about two twin sisters with opposite
personalities will be performed at the
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, (727) 942-5605.
14-The Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas
Reyes and Tonino Baliardo and special
guest Elijah Wolf, this show will meld
flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop at The
Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg,
(727) 893-7832.
20-Happy Together Tour Enjoy the
nostalgic sounds of The Cowsills, The
Association, The Buckinghams, The Grass
Roots and more as they perform at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
23-28-Mamma Mia! With the fabulous
music of ABBA, this smash-hit musical will
be at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
Red, a sizzling two-character award-winning drama
about artist Mark Rothko, will be performed at American
Stage in St. Petersburg from May 27th through June 21st.
26-Billy Gardell This standup comedian,
star of the hit TV show Mike & Molly, will
perform at The Mahaffey Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
26-27-KIAFEST Main Street Blast
This annual Kia owner recognition and
community festival featuring local artists,
great music and fireworks to benefit the
Main Street Foundation will be held at
Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey,
(727) 842-8066.
27-Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
Best known for his “Nouveau Flamenco”
guitar playing style, this instrumental artist
and his band will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
28-Move: Live On Tour
Siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will
be joined by the Move Company dancers
in this new show at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
JULY
7-American Idol Live! Get up close and
personal with the Top Five IDOLS from
Season 14 of this popular TV show, as they
perform with a live band at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
8 thru Aug 2-One Slight Hitch Lewis
Black’s comedy about a wedding day will
be performed at American Stage in
St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY (7529).
8 thru Aug 2-Occupation
This Off-Broadway satire will be presented
by Jobsite Theater at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
9 thru 26-The Motherf**ker With the
Hat Stephen Adly’s 2011 Tony nominee for
Best Play will be performed at StageWorks
Theatre in Tampa, (813) 374-2416.
11-Delta Rae
This American folk-rock band will
perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
16-26-The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic
musical will be performed at the
Francis Wilson Playhouse in
Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
18-Brit Floyd World Tour 2015
Known as “The World’s Greatest
Pink Floyd Show,” this British group
will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
18-Wendy Williams This top-rated
syndicated TV talk-show host will
bring her spirited humor to the
Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg,
(727) 893-7832.
24-Rob Thomas This former lead
singer for Matchbox Twenty will
perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
28-Idina Menzel World Tour
This Broadway superstar will perform
classic pop, musical theatre favorites
and her own music at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
30-Fifth Harmony This all-female
pop music group will make a stop on their
Reflection – The Summer Tour at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
31-Counting Crows This dynamic rock
band will make a stop on their world tour
at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
AUGUST
6-Whitesnake This legendary rock and
roll band will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
8-Chris Hardwick This “nerd-culture” TV
personality, musician, actor and stand-up
comedian will be at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
8-Sinbad Ranked by Comedy Central as
one of the top 100 standup comedians of all
time, Sinbad will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
13-”Weird Al” Yankovic
The biggest-selling comedy artist of all time,
“Weird Al” will perform at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
15-Hippiefest
Enjoy this nostalgic evening, featuring
The Family Stone, Rick Derringer, Mitch
Ryder & The Detroit Wheels and Badfinger
with Joey Molland at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
23-YES & Toto These world-renowned
artists will join forces for an evening of
classic rock at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
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