We have dancers doing their strut in two productions, a reporter exploring the dark world of orchid trading, more hilarious people, some dummies, er, a ventriloquist and his friends and lots of flashing blades on ice. And remember, Monday is Presidents Day.
FLASHDANCE Tuesday, Feb. 19 7:30 p.m.
This flashy tale of a working glass girl who strives to be a professional dancer will get you out of your seat and moving and how. Tickets start at $44.50
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 W. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813-247-7827 strazcenter
SCENT OF A SCANDAL: DISCUSSION Tuesday, Feb. 19 6:30 p.m.
The title of the book is "Scent of Betrayal: Greed, Betrayal and the World's Most Beautiful Orchid, (Amazon.com $16.39)and the author, Craig Pitman, environmental reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, will take you through the dark and thrilling world of international orchid trading. Free
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St. Tampa 33602 813-228-0097 tampabayhistorycenter
SPRING DANCE CONCERT Thursday, Feb. 21 8 p.m.
The dance students at University of Tampa will do some flashdancing of their own and a lot of these kids are nearly as good as the pros. Free
Falk Theatre 428 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa 33606 813-257-3745 U of Tampa
QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN'T ANSWER Thursday, Feb. 21 8 p.m.
A one-woman comedy written by and starring Andrea Caban is about a woman who is hit by a cab and moves through the healing process by exploring everything in her life, another example of comedy being tragedy plus time. $28
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 W. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813-247-7827 strazcenter
JEFF DUNHAM Friday, Feb. 22 8 p.m.
There's nothing wooden about this performance, or the characters whom he prefers to call his friends, and it all makes up for a great evening of fun and laughter. Tickets start at $46
Tampa Bay Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive Tampa 33602 813-301-6500 tampabaytimesforum
BON APPETIT Friday, Feb. 22 8 p.m.
The full title of this one-act comic opera is Bon Appetit: Have your chocolate cake and eat it too, and it's taken from a classic Julia Child episode during which she makes the perfect French chocolate cake. After the performance, chocolate cake and coffee will be served to all. Tickets start at $25.
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 W. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813-247-7827 strazcenter
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING HOCKEY
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 Vs. Boston Bruins 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6-$89
Tampa Bay Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive Tampa 33602 813-301-6500 lightning
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