Tampa Top 10 - August 2025

A VISION FOR TOMORROW

Saturdays & Sundays at MOSI. A groundbreaking 360° dome film showing three of Earth’s most vital ecosystems, each revealing an urgent environmental challenge: Trees, Air, and Water. Discover solutions with help from Water Mission, a nonprofit bringing clean water to vulnerable communities. mosi.org

MONSTER JAM

Aug. 15 – 17 at Amalie Arena. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Tampa for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. amaliearena.com

BOLTS BREW FEST

Aug. 1, 7 p.m. at Amalie Arena. Sample your way around hundreds of beer options from more than 50 local, national, and international brands. Enjoy games, photo opportunities, and other fun surprises. 21+ only. VIP available for purchase. boltsbrewfest.com

POPCORN FALLS

Aug. 14 – 24 at Stageworks Theatre. The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! Two actors play over twenty roles in a world of farce love and desperation. stageworkstheatre.org

BEYOND VAN GOGH, BEYOND MONET

Throughout August at the Straz. Digital projections immerse viewers in the artistry of Post Impressionist and Impressionist painters. An original score plays during your journey through hundreds of Van Gogh’s and Monet’s masterworks. VIP allows you to skip the line! Purchase tickets in advance. strazcenter.org

CERAMICS JEWELRY CLASS

Every Monday at the Tampa Museum of Art from 1 – 4 p.m. These workshops focus on construction and decorating techniques to make your own custom ceramics jewelry. Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. 18 + only. Reserve in advance. tampamuseum.org

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Through Aug 3 at the Straz. This is a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story about a brilliant young girl with a vivid imagination and a love for books. Matilda uses her cleverness and courage to overcome obstacles, including her neglectful parents and the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress of her school. strazcenter.org

WILD WEEKEND BRUNCH

Aug. 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Zoo Tampa. This brunch buffet includes a carving station, breakfast favorites, desserts, and bottomless mimosas with every adult ticket. Get a visit from your favorite Zoo characters like Manny T and Flora as well as an up-close animal experience. zootampa.org

SUMMER CLASSICS

Every Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Tampa Theatre. Aug. 3: “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.” Aug. 10: “The Wizard of Oz.” Aug. 17: “Roman Holiday.” Aug. 24: “Casablanca.” Aug. 31: “The Silent Clowns.” Purchase tickets online. tampatheatre.org

DATE NIGHT: PASTA MAKING CLASS

Aug. 19, 6:30 pm at Armature Works. Join DalMoros for a fresh pasta making class, wine pairings, & dessert. Choose your fresh pasta shape from a variety of dies, pair it with one of their homemade sauces, and enjoy recipes from their original location in Venice, Italy. Reserve in advance. armatureworks.com