Tampa Top 10 - May 2025

CLUE: A WALKING MYSTERY 

Through May 11, this interactive game takes place across multiple locations on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa by the Straz. You will be greeted by the butler and then sent on your way to solve a mystery, gathering clues from popular Tampa sites and shops. strazcenter.org 

BLUEFIN TUNA CUTTING DINNER 

May 1, 7 p.m. Jackson's Bistro will fly in a 350 lb. Bluefin tuna overnight from Spain, where Executive Chef & sushi master Myro Yang will expertly carve Otoro, Chūtoro, and Akami to create a five-course dinner in front of you, for you. Reservations required.  jacksonsbistro.com 

TAMPA RIVERFEST 

May 2 from 5 – 10 p.m. and May 3 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. A free event along the Riverwalk. Includes Taste of Riverwalk, Taco Fest, a full concert series of regional and local bands, balloon glow at sunset, a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga, a water ski show, and a paddle invasion. thetampariverwalk.com 

CYNTHIA ERIVO 

May 2, 8 p.m. at the Mahaffey Theater. Cynthia Erivo starred in “Wicked “as Elphaba and has taken the world by storm. She is joined by The Florida Orchestra for an evening to give voice to music made famous by the greatest female singers of all time. themahaffey.com 

BALCONY TO BACKSTAGE TOUR 

May 3, 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Theatre. Learn the Theatre’s secrets, stories, art, and architecture, and see the historic restoration efforts of this majestic movie palace. The 90-minute tour will kick off in the lobby and include a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. Purchase tickets in advance. tampatheatre.org 

THE BUTTERFLY’S EVIL SPELL 

May 7 – June 1 at the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz. This play fuses live music, visual art, puppetry, and aerial and circus arts performed by Jobsite Theater. The mystically poetic world of beetles, fireflies, and other magical creatures is disrupted when a hypnotic, wounded butterfly enters their dewdrop paradise. strazcenter.org 

GRAPHICSTUDIO OPEN HOUSE & SALE 

May 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hundreds of original, artist-signed, fine art prints and sculpture multiples will be on display and available for sale at discounted prices. All sales benefit Graphicstudio's continuing research and educational programming. Ira.usf.edu 

FULL MOON PADDLE 

May 10, 8 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. The Hillsborough River paddling trail provides an up-close look at amazing waterways and the urban downtown scene, starting from Armature Works and paddling out towards Tampa Bay. This is not for beginners. armatureworks.com 

SURREAL NIGHT AT THE DALI 

May 15, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at The Dali in St. Pete. Enjoy a live DJ performance, surreal cocktails for purchase from Café Gala, entertainment, and activities on the ground floor. Admission to the permanent collection is available at a reduced price, half-off after 5 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance. thedali.org 

TAMPA ROLLER DERBY  

May 25, 7:30 p.m. at Skateworld Tampa. Celebrate 20 years of jams, hits, and derby domination! Concessions available, no outdoor food or beverages allowed, after party after the game at The Hub. Celebrate their Anniversary! Tamparollerderby.net