This weekend, we reflect upon and are steeped in our rich black heritage with everything from education to humor and history to rockin' and rollin' music and art, and the boys of winter are back complete with pucks and sticks, then a classic film, and finally a treasured play from a writer who is a national treasure.
BLACK HERITAGE EVENING GALA Friday, Jan. 18 6:30 p.m.
This year's gala features Stogie Kenyetta, as Paul Robeson presenting topics of diversity and social justice in his own inimitable funny, educational and inspiring way. Then roll up the carpets, the performance is followed by the Skaters Gala and Steppers Ball for an evening of fun and dance. Tickets are $45
Straz Center/Performing Arts 1010 N. MacInnes Place Tampa 33602 813-229-7827 tampablackheritage
BLACK HERITAGE 5K WALK Saturday, Jan 19 7 a.m.
Walk or run on this 5K journey to emphasize health and fitness and to remember Felicia Ann Winton-Taylor, one of the founding members of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Free
Curtis Hixon Park 600 N. Ashley Drive Tampa 33602 888-224-1733, ext. 3143
BLACK HERITAGE STREET FESTIVAL Saturday, Jan. 19 10 a.m.
Local and national entertainers, ethnic arts and crafts, an author's showcase, children's activities, health screenings and a rockin' high energy all day dance party will make this one fun day. Free
Curtis Hixon Park 600 N. Ashley Drive Tampa 33602 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
TAMPA BAY vs. WASHINGTON CAPITALS Saturday, Jan. 19 7 p.m.
The boys with the pucks and sticks and skates are back, and expecting a big crowd here. Tickets are $6 - $89
Tampa Bay Times Forum 401 N. Channelside Drive Tampa 33602 813-301-6600 Tampabaylightning
BLACK HERITAGE STREET FESTIVAL Sunday, Jan. 20 Noon
Today, in addition to the regular festival activities, we get down with some of the best gospel and jazz music you've ever heard, featuring performers Eric Darius and Nathan Mitchell. Free
Curtis Hixon Park 600 N. Ashley Drive Tampa 33602 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Saturday, Jan 20 8 p.m.
The Tampa Repertory Theatre is mounting this production of author and playwright Tennessee Williams play about four people living out their fantasies during the Great Depression, and all of the famous mother issues too. Tickets $20 $15 senior and military
Studio Theatre HCC Ybor Performing Arts Bldg. 1304 E. 11th St. 33605 813-783-5465
THE BIG SLEEP Sunday, Jan. 20 3 p.m.
This is the theatre's Sex Symbols of the Silver Screen Movie Series, and this film taken from Raymond Chandler's book and translated to the screen by director Howard Hawks in 1946 is the bomb. Murder, love, blackmail, it's all there, along with one of the greatest screen couples in history, Bogart and Bacall. . Admission is $9 $7 members
Tampa Theatre 711 N. Tampa St. Tampa 33602 813-278-8982 tampatheatre
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