31-Beer & Bow Ties The second
annual fundraiser for the Crisis Center of
Tampa Bay, featuring craft beers, a silent
auction, games and a full liquor bar, will
be at Coppertail Brewing Company in
Ybor City, Tampa. For tickets or more
information, call (813) 421-4153 or visit
www.beerandbowtiestampabay.com.
SEPTEMBER
1-18-Anything Goes Enjoy Cole
Porter’s delightful score in this hilarious
musical comedy at the Francis Wilson
Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
7-DONOVAN Sunshine Superman
Tour A legend from the ‘60s, this poet
and singer/songwriter will be at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
9-Steve Martin’s The Underpants
This wild satire, adapted from the classic
German play Die Hose, complete with
Martin’s zaniness, wordplay and whimsy,
will be at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
9-Point of Light Luncheon
The Lighthouse of Pinellas’ 10th annual
luncheon, honoring Dr. Louis Michaelos
and Dr. Ronald Tucker, will be at the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park. Call
(727) 581-4628 for sponsorship or ticket
information.
9-Suncoast Voices for Children Gala
The inaugural fundraiser for this local
organization that provides for the unmet
physical, psychological, educational
and social needs of abused, abandoned
and neglected children in Pinellas and
Pasco Counties will be at the Tampa Bay
Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park,
(727) 458-1533.
10-La Vie en Rose The St. Pete Glitter
Queens’ 5th Annual Royal Ball to benefit
Ready for Life will be at the St. Petersburg
Yacht Club, (727) 644-8910,
www.stpeteglitterqueens.org.
12-Jake Shimabukuro This talented and
energetic ukulele artist will perform many
of his favorite compositions at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
14-Leon Bridges One of the brightest new
musical artists today, Bridges will perform
his deep, soulful sounds with special guest
Lianne La Havas at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
16-“Raise You Up” Ruth Eckerd Hall’s
Kinky Boots-themed 11th Annual Gala
dinner dance to benefit the Marcia P.
Hoffman School of the Arts will be at the
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
17-Legends of Rock This inaugural tour
concert, featuring Jefferson Starship; Mark
Famer, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad;
Rick Derringer; and Mitch Ryder & The
Detroit Wheels will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
21-Keb’ Mo’ Band This award-winning
band will present an unforgettable night
of blues music at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
21-Il Divo - Amor & Pasión Enjoy the
sultry and passionate sounds of Urs Buhler,
Sebastien Izambard, Carlos Marin and
David Miller as they perform songs from
their latest album at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
23-25-The Illusionists - Live from
Broadway Enjoy incredible new magic and
illusions with some of these world-famous
magicians at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
24-That’s Entertainment: The Glory
Days at M.G.M. Take a trip back to the
glory days of Metro Goldwyn Mayer with
behind the scenes stories and fabulous
music in this concert at the Francis Wilson
Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
30-Oct 2-Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
Music Director Michael Francis will conduct
The Florida Orchestra in this concert
featuring Beethoven’s 9th, including “Ode
to Joy,” along with Francis Poulenc’s Gloria,
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
30 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2016
OCTOBER
1-Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars
2016 Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the
Bay’s evening of cocktails, bidding, dinner
and staged dance competition with local
celebrities will be at TPepin Hospitality
Centre in Tampa, (727) 573-7720.
www.handsacrossthebay.org.
1-”The Great 1940’s Radio Broadcast”
Gala The Tampa Bay Light Opera will hold
its inaugural fundraiser, including dinner, a
show and an auction in the Grand Ballroom
of Centro Asturiano de Tampa in Ybor City,
Tampa. Call (813) 999-4505 for information
and tickets.
1-Largo Cultural Center’s
20th Anniversary The Suncoast
Performing Arts group will celebrate
the Largo Cultural Center’s 20th
anniversary with a dinner and big
band dance at the Center in Largo,
(727) 587-6793.
1-Jonny Lang Ruth Eckerd Hall on
the Road will present this blues, gospel
and rock singer/songwriter at
The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 791-7400.
1-Stars & Stripes USA Celebration
The fifth annual USO show, presented
by the Armed Forces History Museum
in Largo, featuring the G.I. Joe Big
Band, will be at the Coliseum in
St. Petersburg. For information or
tickets, call (727) 539-8371 or visit
www.armedforcesmuseum.com.
6 thru 16-Stage Door This hit
comedy/drama of both Broadway and the
1937 film starring Katherine Helpburn and
Ginger Rogers will be at the Francis Wilson
Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360.
6 thru 23-Psycho Beach Party Charles
Busch’s comedy that is a cross between a
beach party epic and a psychological thriller
will be at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa,
(813) 374-2416.
7-Henry Rollins This actor, voice-over
artist, author, columnist and TV host will
bring his spoken word tour to the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
7-Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman, An
Evening of YES Music and More Enjoy
Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick
Wakeman, three former members of the
rock band YES, as they perform together at
Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
7-9-Cirque de la Symphonie The Florida
Orchestra’s Pops season opener will feature
cirque-style acrobats, aerialists, strongmen
and contortionists performing in front of the
Orchestra as it plays classic favorites,
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
8-Chillounge Night/Sunset Lounge
Experience This new casual-chic evening,
including entertainment, a fashion show,
fine dining and libations, will be on the
beach at the Tradewinds Island Resort in
St. Petersburg. Call Rainer Scheer at
(941) 448-0995 for tickets or information.
13-16-Clearwater Jazz Holiday Enjoy
this annual four-day, family-friendly
festival with an all-star lineup of many of
the top names in jazz, R&B and more in the
beautiful setting of Coachman Park
in downtown Clearwater. Visit
www.clearwaterjazz.com for details and
updates on the lineup.
15 thru Nov 13-The Marvelous
Wonderettes This smash off-Broadway hit
musical, featuring over 30 classic ‘50s and
‘60s hits, will be at The Show Palace Dinner
Theatre in Hudson, 1-727-863-7949. 9
The Lauren Mitchell Acoustic Band will sing
the blues at The Palladium Theater in
St. Petersburg on July 23rd.
BILLY ELKINS
/www.beerandbowtiestampabay.com
/www.stpeteglitterqueens.org
/www.handsacrossthebay.org
/www.armedforcesmuseum.com
/www.clearwaterjazz.com