SUNSET ON THE SERENGETI
March 2 & 9 at Busch Gardens. Begin with a safari tour just before sunset, then take a guided walking tour of “Edge of Africa,” sip on a cocktail, and finally enjoy an elegant dinner at the Treetop Kitchen inspired by the rich flavors of Africa. Registration is required. buschgardens.com
MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL
March 27, 7 pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Direct from Broadway, Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. One day only. rutheckerdhall.com
FLORIDA CRAFT BREWERS FEST
March 1, 1 – 5 pm at River Tower Park. Every year, the Florida Brewers Guild kicks off Tampa Bay Beer Week by organizing the biggest beer festival in Tampa Bay, bringing over 70 of your favorite Florida craft breweries together with over 200 different beer samples, food & entertainment. floridabrewers.org
ST. PADDY’S DAY LUCKY RUN
March 15, Al Lopez Park. Dress up in your favorite green gear with shamrocks, leprechaun hats, and everything in between. Participants can walk or run the 5K, 10K, or 13.1. All ages and experiences welcome. Register in advance. runsignup.com
DINOS UNEARTHED
Throughout March at Zoo Tampa. Take a step back in time during this limited-time event and get up close to colossal dinosaurs of the past. Special food & merch are available for purchase. This event is free to enter with paid admission to the park. zootampa.org
INK THE BAY
March 13 – 16 at the ESC of Tampa Bay. Four days of tattoos, arts, fashion, and welding. Shop the latest supplies and equipment, meet artists, hear seminars, watch live demonstrations and more. inkthebay.com
March 6 – 9 at the Straz Center. This drama brings to life the courageous stories of individuals who stood up against injustice and fought for equality through sit-ins that led to the desegregation of Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s. strazcenter.org
TASTE AT THE STRAZ
March 29, in and around the Straz Center. For one all-inclusive price, you’ll enjoy bites from Tampa Bay’s top chefs, sip on cocktails and craft brews, and watch live entertainment while supporting the Straz. strazcenter.org
WINEFEST WEEKEND
March 7 & 8, this fundraiser for the Tampa Theatre is themed “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Wine.” WineFest guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite character or come in a Harry Potter-inspired costume. All proceeds support Tampa Theatre’s artistic, educational and community programming. tampatheatre.org
VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASE
March 30 at the Straz Center. The Art Gallery Social Hour begins at 2 pm; performances begin at 3 pm. Highlights the therapeutic use of the arts and the creative endeavors of Veterans. This is a free, nonticketed showcase, but registration is required for entry. strazcenter.org
