Community Calendar

Sam Hamilton/Sam Tam Ham (b. 1984, Auckland, New Zealand/Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa) created Te Moana Meridian as a vessel for proposing a radical new United Nations General Assembly Draft Resolution to formally relocate the prime meridian from Greenwich, London, to Te Moana-Nui-ā-Kiwa/the South Pacific Ocean. Since its inception at an 1884 conference in Washington D.C., the prime meridian has functioned to implicitly serve the ambitions of the British colonial empire. Rather than serving as a "beacon of humanity," the prime meridian today more resembles a bygone imperial relic. As an original operatic performance and five-channel video installation, Te Moana Meridian proposes to elect a new "center of the world" while acknowledging that doing so has the potential to reframe the dynamics of global power.

Kick off your weekend under the stars at the Friday Night Moonlight Market at The Hub at Bexley! Enjoy live music, explore unique finds from local vendors, and discover special Friday night deals from nearby restaurants, including adult beverages to sip while you shop. Bring the whole family – including your furry friends – to this fun, family- and pet-friendly event! Join us for an evening filled with local charm, music, and Friday night vibes in Land O Lakes!

Kick off your MOSI adventure with Science After Dark, the ultimate adults-only event! Enjoy an exciting night out while exploring the wonders of science in a fun and engaging environment.

Sip on a curated selection of beer and wine samples. Indulge in a variety of delicious appetizers throughout the event. Don’t miss the chance to treat yourself to liquid nitrogen ice cream—an exciting and interactive way to satisfy your sweet tooth while learning a little science behind the process.

But that’s not all! Science After Dark offers a range of hands-on science experiments that let you dive into the exciting world of discovery. Whether you’re experimenting with new technologies, creating your own chemical reactions, or exploring scientific principles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Then, head over to the all-new Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre to experience a journey through the cosmos!

"Secret Spaces," an immersive creative event series produced by The Rooted Door, returns this August to unveil a historic hidden venue in the heart of Tampa. From August 22 to September 7, the former Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church at 1605 N. Nebraska Avenue will be transformed each weekend into a site-specific journey of live music, dance, immersive theater, and storytelling experiences that reimagine Tampa’s past through a bold artistic lens. This event is presented in partnership with Hotel Haya and with support from the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Rooted Door’s mission to support the arts and community.

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges), live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating local beauty, Jacy (Cybill Shepherd), while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife, Ruth (Cloris Leachman). As graduation nears, both boys contemplate their futures. While Duane eyes the army and Sonny takes over a local business, each boy struggles to figure out if he can escape this dead-end town and build a better life somewhere else. 1971 Run Time: 1 hour 58 minutes

Relive the timeless magic of Peter, Paul & Mary with the captivating sounds of A Band Called Honalee. This modern-day folk trio brings to life classics such as “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Blowing in the Wind,” and “Puff the Magic Dragon”. Featuring stirring vocal harmonies and musicianship, this show also pays tribute to legends like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, The Mamas & The Papas, and more.

Join us once again for an unforgettable evening with Carole J. Bufford. Too Darn Hot brings fresh life to classics by Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Patsy Cline, and more. With songs like “Blame It on the Summer Night,” “Too Darn Hot,” and “Steppin’ Out with My Baby,” this steamy, refreshing night of music and storytelling will leave you longing for an endless summer.

Experience MOSI’s Sensory Saturday, created in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida. We designed this event to welcome individuals with sensory differences and their families to explore and connect in a supportive, engaging environment.

Please join the Museum of Fine Arts every second Saturday of each month for a free artmaking activity! The MFA will host a casual pop-up studio station in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory to make art to take home and to interact with members of your community. Enjoy Café Clementine while you make some art or browse the MFA Shop for art-centric books, gifts, and art supplies to take more art home with you.
September 14th is National Live Create Day, an observed holiday to encourage creativity in our everyday lives. As you visit Café Clementine or the MFA Shop in the museum’s conservatory on Saturday, September 13th, stop by the free pop-up studio station to insert a bit of creativity into your day to celebrate. We will have an array of materials to choose from, with an open mindset of making art for yourself to take home.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.