This week we honor two great men, one who belongs to the ages and one who will start his long encore performance, and we will teach children the right and wrong words for social interaction, hear some great acoustic guitar, see a strong documentary about a very strong man, laugh out loud at a guy's love miscues in life, and take to the blades again with our favorite hockey team.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR BREAKFAST Monday, Jan. 21 6:45 a.m.
The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs sponsors this annual affair which brings together corporate spnsors, politicians, grass roots organizations and just folks to celebrate and work on carrying out Dr. King's vision. Admission is $30 $500 for a corporate table
Hotel Tampa 211 N. Tampa St. Tampa 33602 813-230-4134 TOBAnetwork
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY Monday, Jan. 21 10 a.m.
The inauguration of President Barack Obama for his second term will be up on the silver screen of this fabulous theatre, and featured performers -besides POTUS - will be Beyance, James Taylor and poet Richard Blanco. Free
Tampa Theatre 711 N. Tampa St. Tampa 33602 813-274-8982 tampatheatre
NO NAME CALLING WEEK Monday, Jan. 21 11 a.m.
How fitting on the day we celebrate the life of a great civil rights leader we should begin a week teaching the very young that yes, sticks and stones do break bones and so do words, and we are making a huge effort to stop bullying by nipping it in the bud. There will be story telling and crafts along with a lot of gentle talk. Admission $15 adults $9.50 children
Glazer Children's Museum 110 W. Gasparilla Place Tampa 33602 813-443-3861 glazermuseum
RICHARD THOMPSON Monday, Jan. 21 7:20 p.m.
For a relaxing, reflective evening, take in this British award-winning player of acoustic guitar. Tickets are $28.50
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 N. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813229-7827 strazcenter
THE BARBER OF BIRMINGHAM Thursday, Jan. 24 6:30 p.m.
This 2012 Oscar nominated documentary short about Civil Rights activist James Armstrong will be followed by a a talk with Dr. Calvin Morris. Admission $10 $8 members
Tampa Theatre 711 N. Tampa St. Tampa 33602 813-274-8982 tampatheatre
MY GIRLFRIEND'S BOYFRIEND Thursday, Jan. 21 8 p.m.
It's the time of week for levity and you have it here with Mike Birbiglia and his hilarious solo performance recounting a lifetime of miscues on a painful journey to find the meaning of love in life. Admission is $25,50 and up
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 N. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813-229-7827 strazcenter
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs OTTOWA SENATORS Friday, Jan. 25 7:30 p.m.
Those hunky guys with the hockey sticks take to the rink again for an icy good time. Admission is $6 to $89
Tampa Bay Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive Tampa 33602 813-301-6600
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