SUNSET PADDLE HAPPY HOUR
April 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 7 pm at Armature Works. Paddle during “golden hour” for beautiful views of downtown. Register with Urban Kai online. SUP, single kayaks, and double kayaks available to rent. urbankai.com
BOOK OF MORMON
April 16 – 21 at the Straz Center. This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Contains explicit language. strazcenter.org
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Throughout April at Busch Gardens. Guests can sip & savor their way through eats and treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail. Park guests can also enjoy a diverse concert lineup. buschgardens.com
SPRING PLANT FESTIVAL
April 13 & 14, 9 am – 3 pm at the USF Botanical Gardens. Featuring plant vendors as well as food trucks. Vendors at this event are commercial growers and local clubs from throughout the state are expert growers, and available to field your questions. Small admission fee. usf.edu
TAMPA BAY RAYS
The Rays are back! They play 13 times at home in April. They will go up against the Rangers, Giants, Angels, and Tigers. Check the website for days, times, and special promotions. Bring your dog on April 14 for Dog Days at the Rays. mlb.com/rays
TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL
April 12 – 14 at Vinoy Waterfront Park in St. Pete. Artists include Grace Potter, Beth Hart, Tab Benoit, and the Blood Brothers, full lineup online. One of America’s finest waterfront blues festivals, with food vendors, drinks, and VIP experience for additional charge. tampabaybluesfest.com
SPCA ANNUAL PET WALK
April 6, 8:30 am at Largo Central Park in Largo OR at North Straub Park in St. Pete. SPCA Tampa Bay is a For-All shelter and veterinary center. Being “For-All” means that SPCA Tampa Bay will not limit admission or refuse to take in a pet of any type or situation. Register online. spcatampabay.org
MOVING DAY
April 27, 9 am at Al Lopez Park. Moving Day is an annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease. This event serves to raise funds, increase awareness, and celebrate the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. movingdaytampabay.org
ST. PETE INDIE FLEA
April 7, noon – 4 pm at The Factory. Locally made and curated handcrafted goods, vintage housewares, decor, Mid-century furniture, vintage clothing, antiques, plants, collectables, food, music, art and so much more.
TASTE AT THE STRAZ
April 27, 7 pm. The Straz Center’s annual eat-and-drink extravaganza on the beautiful Riverwalk gives you access to the Bay area’s best food, craft brews, cocktails, and more for one price. This is their signature fundraising event. VIP available. strazcenter.org
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