will return with his trio to the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
12-Monopoly Night CharityWorks’ annual
evening of dining, fun and games will be
at the Belleair Country Club in Belleair,
(727) 447-2064.
12-Ruben Studdard This American Idol
champion will present an evening of Luther
Vandross music at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827) or (800) 955-1045.
12-Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll
This 17th annual morning benefit to
remember and celebrate lives will begin
at the Palm Pavilion, Clearwater Beach.
For more information, or to become
a sponsor, call (727) 523-3420, or visit
SuncoastHospiceBeachStroll.org.
12-Wayne Toups & The ZyDeCajun Band
Cajun-flavored rock music will flow at the
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center in
City Hall, (727) 942-5605.
13-Pops in the Park You can enjoy a
complimentary Florida Orchestra concert
under the stars for the grand opening of the
Julian B. Lane Waterfront Park on the river
next to the University of Tampa. The evening
program features pop tunes, film scores,
Broadway hits and more. Bring canned goods
for Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual food drive.
13-Mike Birbiglia Come hear a night
of jokes from this comedian at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827) or
(800) 955-1045.
13-Tanked Live! Animal Planet stars Wayde
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11-Nick Swardson Comedy
Central staple and star of
Netflix’s The Ridiculous Six and
The Do-Over will deliver his
low-brow boy-amok schtick
at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827) or
(800) 955-1045.
11-Paul Thorn The “Ain’t
Love Strange” singer and
his southern band will be at
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
11-Cajun Music History
Dr. Barry Jean Ancelet of
the University of Louisiana-
Lafayette will share
information about the history
of Cajun and Zydeco music at
the Tarpon Springs Cultural
Center, (727) 942-5605.
11-Cooters Tent Party
In honor of the restaurant’s
25th anniversary, a tent
party with music by the
Joint Venture Band will be
in the restaurant’s parking
lot on Clearwater Beach,
(727) 462-COOT (2668).
11-The Music of Michael Jackson
The Florida Orchestra will honor the
innovative spirit of the late superstar with
a performance at the Mahaffey Theater,
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
11-Wings, Wheels and Wine The Arc
Tampa Bay Foundation’s annual alfresco
evening of classic cars, airplanes, dinner
and music will be at the Clearwater Airpark,
(727) 797-8712.
11-12-Joe Bonamassa The blues-rock
guitarist touring in support of his latest
album, Blues of Desperation, will be at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
11-13-Paul Wilborn & Blue Roses An
evening of The Shadow of Your Smile: A ‘60s
Songbook will be at American’s Stage in
St. Petersburg, (727) 823-7529.
11-20-Jekyll & Hyde Two women in love
with a man with a dark secret is the basis of
this epic struggle between good and evil that
will be staged by Eight O’Clock Theatre at
the Central Park Performing Arts Center in
Largo, (727) 587-6793.
12-”Alice in Wonderland” Gala Tampa
General Hospital Foundation’s 21st annual
gala will be at the Tampa Marriott Waterside,
(813) 844-7273.
12-Darci Lynne and Friends Live This
singing ventriloquist from America’s Got
Talent and her puppet Petunia will bring
their show to the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
12-Marc Cohn Singer/songwriter Cohn
and Brett will share videos and
bloopers at the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
17-Tinder Live with Lane
Moore Notorious for her
satire writing for The Onion,
Moore will bring an interactive
show to the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827)
or (800) 955-1045.
17-26-Waiting for Godot
A play about waiting will
be at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s
Murray Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
18-Animaniacs Live! Warner
Bros. Entertainment characters
will be live onstage via Rob
Paulsen, Tress MacNeille
and Jess Harnell, along with
Emmy-winning songwriter
Randy Rogel at the Mahaffey
Theater, (727) 893-7832.
18-Brian Wilson The
founding member of the Beach
Boys will be joined by special
guest Al Jardine and Blondie
Chaplin accompanied by the
Pet Sounds Orchestra at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
18-Rumours Revisit the ultimate album
of 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors hosted by
Classic Albums live at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
18-19-Robert Dubac’s The Book of
Moron In this Straz Center show in Tampa,
the main character is brainwashed by a
culture that worships Kardashians,
(813) 229-STAR (7827) or (800) 955-1045.
18-20-Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony
The Florida Orchestra’s Michael Francis
will conduct the season finale with works
by Brahms and Beethoven featuring
pianist Javier Perianes, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
19-Little Steven & Disciples Soul The
founding member of Bruce Springsteen’s
E Street Band and Southside Johnny & The
Asbury Jukes will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
19-Night in the Islands Florida’s best
Greek bands provide live music at the
sponge docks in Tarpon Springs. Additional
performances are July 7, August 4 and
October 6 at the sponge docks in Tarpon
Springs, (727) 942-5605.
19-Mary Poppins Storybook Ball Ronald
McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay will
have its annual fundraising ball at the Tampa
Convention Center, (813) 258-6430.
19-Travis Greene This gospel powerhouse
will be at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827) or (800) 955-1045.
MAY continued
Harry Connick Jr. will sing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on June 5-6.