"Though the weather outside is frightful..." is usually just a lyric and not something those of us on the #BestCoast of Florida should be dealing with this time of year. We live here for a reason, and one of those reasons is Fahrenheit should never start with a "4." But a slight nip in the air does seem to help many Tampanians get ready for the holiday season. And this week's Things To Do is here to help you get in the Christmas, Hannukah, or Kwanzaa or Bowl Game spirit with plenty of great events this weekend in Tampa Bay!
P.S. Don't take any gruff from your relatives up north: it's fine to wear gloves and a heavy jacket wherever you wish.
Ugly Sweater Party at Club Prana
It's finally December, which means you can wear those Ugly Christmas sweaters! Break out your favorite at Tampa's best Ugly Sweater Party! December 16th at 9:00 p.m.
1619 E 7th Ave., Tampa FL, 33605. Phone 813-241-4139
Featuring the Inaugural Stakes, Sandpiper Stakes, FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire Stakes, and FTBOA City of Ocala Florida Sire Stakes. Get ready December 16th for Live Thoroughbred Racing at Tampa Bay Downs!
Gilbert Gottfried *Special Event*
Watch Gilbert Gottfried live at Tampa's Premiere Comedy Showplace, Side Splitters! Five shows from Thursday (14th) to Saturday (16th), all rated R. Have a blast, but leave the kids with an elf or sitter.
12938 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa FL, 33618. Phone 813-960-1197
Joyryde at The Ritz, Tampa
Sunset Events & Disco Donnie Presents in Association with Tampa EDM present: JOYRYDE Friday – December 15th, 2017 – at The Ritz Ybor
USF Women's Basketball vs. Southern University
Come out and support the nationally-ranked #22 USF Bulls as they take on Southern University Friday, Dec. 15th at 7:00 p.m.
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa FL,33620. Phone 813-974-3111
Elf at Curtis Hixon
Comedian Will Ferrell is at his best in fish-out-of-water comedies, and Elf might be his best. At least it’s his most widely appealing. Dec. 15th at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park.
Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Tampa
Join us downtown in Channelside Bay Plaza for America's Sweetest Race! A brisk 15k or 5k run, with inflatables and games to occupy the kids and an ALL-CHOCOLATE post-race party that will blow your mind! Dec. 17th at 7:00 a.m.
A Downton Abbey Christmas Tea
Make your evening one to remember while enjoying our High Tea to start off the Christmas season. Dec. 16th at 4:00 p.m., call 352-593-4111 for your reservation.
93.3 FLZ Jingle Ball
Starring Zedd, Nick Jonas, Charlie Puth, Camila Cabello, Liam Payne, All Time Low and Why Don't We. #FLZJingleBall
The Night Market - Tampa - Ferg's Live
Markets for Makers comes to Downtown Tampa with 60+ vendors! Enjoy music, craft beer, a full bar and menu at Ferg's Live while shopping small and local!