We've got raw entertainment action, freebies for the kids, a chance to make your chops as a photographer, a world class photography exhibit, a wicked and beautiful play about witches, a magician, and some great theater featuring one of the greatest playwrights of the last century.
WWE: MONDAY NIGHT RAW LIVE Monday, Jan. 7 7:30 p.m.
World Wrestling Entertainment muscles into town with some of the biggest stars on the mat to perform for one of the last match-ups leading to the Royal Rumble in Phoenix in April. Stars like The Rock, Seamus, Randy Ortin, the Big Show and WWE Divas. Woo woo get your testosterone on. Admission is $20- $95.
Tampa Bay Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive Tampa 33602 813-301-2500
TARGET TUESDAY Tuesday, Jan. 8 2 p.m.
This is the day the Target people pick up the tab for a day long ( 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.) exploration of what has to be one of the greatest places in the world for kids to interact, learn and play. Free and all adults must be accompanied by children.
Glazer Children's Museum 110 W. Gasparilla Place Tampa 33602 813-443-3861 glazermuseum
PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Tuesday, Jan. 8 7 p.m.
So you think you might have what it takes to be a professional photographer? Or just a really good amateur? Try it out with a five-week course at this place and learn photo composition, lighting, aperture settings and photo editing. Stuff most of us don't know with our 'push here dummy' camera phones. Admission and course fee $120 members $155 non-members
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N. Ashley Drive Tampa 33602 813-221-2222 fmopa.org
THE MAN THE IMAGE AND THE WORLD All Week 11 a.m.
And if you really want to get the photography creative juices flowing, visit this exhibit - it's the last week - the work of the man known as the 'godfather of modern photojournalism, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and see many engaging and inspiring examples of what he called, 'decisive moments' in photojournalism. Admission $10
Tampa Museum of Art 120 Gasparilla Plaza Tampa 33602 tampamuseum.org
WICKED Wednesday, Jan. 9 7:30 p.m.
They're baaaaack. For the fourth time this wickedly entertaining Tony Award winning musical about the witches of OZ graces Tampa. It will run through Jan. 27. Enjoy. Admission $73.50 -$173.50
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 N. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org
A MAGIC CURE Thursday, Jan 10 8 p.m.
Internationally known illusionist, Reynold Alexander does it all for you with sleight of hand and magic tricks to benefit Children's Cancer Research Group Through 1Voice Foundation . Admission is $58.70 and VIP ticket is $107. With the VIP you get complimentary beer and wine, hor d' oeuvres, a silent auction and reserved seating, and maybe he will make you disappear.
Tampa Theatre 711 N. Tampa St. Tampa 33602 813-274-8982 1voicefoundation.com
HAY FEVER Friday, Jan. 11 8 p.m.
Jobsite Theatre presents this Noel Coward romp into his cheek and chic repertoire about the misunderstandings in the life of a novelist and actress. The New York Times has called this play, "An evening of intoxicating escape." Admission is $28
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 N. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813-229-7827 strazcenter.org
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