Grossology exhibit gets extension
TAMPA – The Museum of Science & Industry has decided to extend its Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body through April 27.
Grossology takes a fun and informative look at the ooey gooey things that go on inside our bodies, such as runny noses and body odor, using sophisticated animatronics and imaginative hands-on exhibits.
Climb a human skin wall with warts, hairs, wounds and pimples that act as hand and foot holds or pump burp man full of soda from a three-foot-tall can, then help him get gassy relief with a booming belch.
Jan. 29
Baby Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library offers Baby Storytime, a lap-sit program meant to instill the love of reading in children at an early age. It is suitable for babies up to age 1 and their caregivers. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:15-10:40 & 11:15-11:40 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Babytime
Children, ages 0-2, and their caregivers engage in a storytime with songs, stories and play at South Holiday Library. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
10:15-10:45 a.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Toddler Storytime
Children, ages 1-2, engage in stories, songs and activities during Toddler Storytime at Regency Park Library. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
10:15-10:45 & 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Toddler Storytime
Ms. Shaina leads a Toddler Storytime for stories, songs and activities at Hugh Embry Library. Space is limited. Children, ages 3-5, and their grownups participate in playing, reading, singing, movement and other activities. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Storytime
Children, ages 0-5, engage in songs, stories and crafts at Centennial Park Library’s children’s room. Space and supplies are limited. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Toddler Storytime
Ms. Laura leads a Toddler Storytime with stories, songs, and early literacy-based activities at New River Library. Space is limited. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Preschool Storytime
Ms. Laura leads a Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and early literacy-based activities at New River Library. Space is limited. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Preschool Storytime
Ms. Shaina leads a Preschool Storytime with stories, songs and other activities at Hugh Embry Library. Space is limited. Children, ages 3-5, and their grownups participate in playing, reading, singing and movement. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
11:15 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Dulcimer Jam
Bring a dulcimer and join fellow dulcimer enthusiasts for an informal jam session at Hugh Embry Library. The program is intended for those with (at least) basic skills. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
2-3:30 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Creative Relaxation
A mental health professional leads a monthly class for adults that includes a short meditation followed by an expressive arts activity designed to help reduce stress at Regency Park Library. Registration is required. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
2-3:30 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Paper Chase
South Holiday Library presents paper crafting for adults. Registration is required. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
2-4 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Mat Yoga
Michelle Mack leads a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Library does not provide the mat. Space is limited. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m. & Jan. 30, 4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Tween Craft
Join Centennial Park Library to make slime with instant snow inside during Tween Craft: Snow Slime. Registration is required. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Chess Club
Chess Master-Rated coach Rick McKnight explains how to play chess to youth in grades 4-12 at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
4-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
ClayWorks Open Studio
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers open ClayWorks studio hours. Time in the studio is by registration only. Access to the pottery wheels is first come, first served. Glaze your piece on Jan. 29. Prior ceramics experience is recommended. Sign a waiver beforehand. Ages 16 and older are welcome. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
5-7 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Chess Club
The Hugh Embry chess club, a U.S. Chess Federation affiliate, meets weekly and is open to all ages and skill levels at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Jan. 30
Storytime Fun
Toddlers and preschoolers read, sing and dance in a fun, interactive storytime at Zephyrhills Public Library. Space is limited; however, registration is not required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-10:20 a.m. & 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Career Source
Career Source offers assistance with employment searches, resume writing, interviewing preparation, EmployFlorida assistance and more at Centennial Park Library. Call 727-834-3204 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 5740 Moog Road, Holiday
Preschool Storytime
Children join for a Preschool Storytime with songs, stories and crafts in the children’s room at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:15-10:45 & 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Baby Storytime
Children, ages 0-1, and their caregivers develop a love of reading during a lap-sit Baby Storytime at Regency Park Library. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
10:15-10:45 a.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Preschool Storytime
Ms. Becky leads a Preschool Storytime for children, ages 3-5, with stories, songs, and other fun activities at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Space is limited. Children and their grownups participate in playing, reading, singing, movement and other activities. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Book Club
A book club discusses “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner at Land O Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Ingenuity Lab
Hugh Embry Library offers an Ingenuity Lab with materials and activities that encourage children to create and explore. This week, participants will make whatever they want from the materials provided. Waivers must be signed beforehand. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Preschool Story Time
Children, ages 3-5, along with their caregiver engage stories, songs and activities at Regency Park Library. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
11:15 a.m.-noon; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
Mountain Dulcimer
Learn to play a mountain dulcimer in an eight-part course at Hugh Embry Library. A limited number of dulcimers will be provided. Registration for all eight classes is required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mat Yoga
Michelle Mack leads a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Library does not provide the mat. Space is limited. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Yarn for a Cause
Yarn enthusiasts meet to talk about projects and share tips and suggestions at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Jan. 31
Toddler Storytime
Land O Lakes Library offers a Toddler Storytime for children, ages 1-2, and their caregiver. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
9:45-10:10, 10:15-10:35 & 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Trained tutors help improve English language skills at Hugh Embry Library. This program is for adult learners of English as a second or foreign language and English-speaking learners who want to improve their reading and writing skills. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Tech Help
A staff member is available for one-on-one tech help at New River Library. You will be emailed your appointment time. Each appointment is 20 minutes long. Registration is required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
1-2 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Ukulele Jam
The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society hosts a jam session at Hugh Embry Library. This program is intended for intermediate to advanced players. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
1-2:30 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Adult Coloring
Friends of the South Holiday Library hosts Creative Coloring for Adults at South Holiday Library. Materials will be provided including gel pens, colored pencils, markers and many coloring pages. Call 727-834-3331 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday
Theatrical Performance
Richey Suncoast Theatre presents “Into the Woods.” Tickets for performances are available at richeysuncoasttheatre.com/event-calendar. Contact the box office at 727-842-6777 or for group bookings or special accommodations.
7 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Comedy Show
Comedian Becky Robinson brings her Members Only Club Tour to the Tampa Theatre. You may know her as the Entitled Housewife, the outspoken viral golf character Becky, or from her time as a regular on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon.” Tickets cost $39.50-$59.50 plus taxes and fees. Buy them at tampatheatre.org.
8 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Feb. 1
Woodturners
Tri County Woodturners Turn & Learn takes place at Land O Lakes Library. The event is intended for adults. This month’s project is a wooden tulip. All materials will be provided. Some previous lathe experience is required to register. Waivers are required beforehand. Registration is required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
9 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Crafty Creations
Children and tweens create a craft during Crafty Creations at Zephyrhills Public Library. Space is limited. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Kids Open Studio
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers a Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Supersized Storytime
Land O Lakes Library offers a Supersized Storytime with stories, songs and dance. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Book Club
A book club discusses “The Diamond Eye” by Kate Quinn at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Read to Rover
Young readers and their families can stop by Hugh Embry Library to read a book or offer a friendly pat to dogs from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Ingenuity Lab in the Teen Room: Kindness Wall
The maker cart in Hugh Embry Library’s teen room is set up with materials for a creative activity. This month, children in grades 6-12 contribute to a kindness wall. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Ukulele Jam
Bring a ukulele and jam with the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
Noon-2 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Chocolate Truffles
Learn how to make chocolate truffles for Valentine’s Day at Regency Park Library. Registration is required. Call 727-861-3049 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey
ClayWorks D.I.Y.
Making a custom spoon rest and spoon set during ClayWorks D.I.Y. at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Sign a waiver beforehand. Ages 16+ are welcome. Patrons return Feb. 1 to finish their pieces. Registration is required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
2-4 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Conversation Corner
Trained tutors will be at New River Library to help with English reading, writing and speaking skills, for English as a second language learners and English-speaking learners who want to read or write better. Call 813-788-6375 to save a seat. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Theatrical Performance
Richey Suncoast Theatre presents “Into the Woods.” Tickets for performances are available at richeysuncoasttheatre.com/event-calendar. Contact the box office at 727-842-6777 or for group bookings or special accommodations.
7 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Valentine’s Stroll Buy
The Friends of the Starkey Ranch Library will have a stroll buy from Feb. 1 to 12 with books, crafts, gifts and cards with a Valentine’s Day feel. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
Various times; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Feb. 2
Theatrical Performance
Richey Suncoast Theatre presents “Into the Woods.” Tickets for performances are available at richeysuncoasttheatre.com/event-calendar. Contact the box office at 727-842-6777 or for group bookings or special accommodations.
2 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Feb. 4
Photography Club
The Land O Lakes Photography Club meets over Zoom. Members receive a link via email. Those with an interest in photography who would like to know more about the club may receive a one-time guest invitation by emailing . Membership costs $24/year and includes a spouse or significant other.
7 p.m.; Online
Tailo Drums
The New Tampa Performing Arts Center presents Taiko Drums of Japan with Tampa Taiko. Experience Asian culture and celebrations like Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, and Matsuri Festivals with Tampa Taiko. They’ll bring traditional music and dancing styles to the stage, including The Chinese Lion Dance, a 3,000-year-old Chinese tradition that symbolizes prosperity, luck and happiness. Tickets cost $15. Buy them at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
7:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Feb. 7
Preschool Praise and Play
Dade City First United Methodist Church opens the Sanctuary every first Friday of the month for a free community preschool playtime. Enjoy a scripture story, music, craft and playtime with new friends. Activities are geared towards toddlers and preschoolers but all ages are welcome. Email for questions. 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 37628 Church Ave., Dade City
Feb. 10
Art Club
The Zephyrhills Art Club meets at the First Baptist Church. The club offers demonstrations and workshops. Guests should use the back entrance. Call Sandra Lallemand at 352-523-1213 for details.
7 p.m.; 38231 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
Feb. 11
Garden Club
The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club meets at the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. facebook.com/lolgcfl/
10:30 a.m.; 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Gardener Program
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society presents Fire: Florida’s First Gardener at the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park Community Center. The presentation highlights some differences between fire-dependent and fire-tolerant plant communities and how lightning and indigenous people have used fire to shape the landscape for hundreds of years. Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Email or visit PascoNativePlants.org for details.
7 p.m.; 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Feb. 13
Dance Company
The Jon Lehrer Dance Company brings its signature athletic and artistic brand of dance to New Tampa Performing Arts Center. The dance company showcases a fusion of jazz and modern dance. Tickets cost $15-$20 depending on the seat. Buy them at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
7:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Feb. 14
Tampa Bay Symphony
The Tampa Bay Symphony performs “Scandinavian Romance” at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. The symphony consists of over 80 musicians. Buy tickets at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
8 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Feb. 21
Concerts
Greggie and The Jets performs during the Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation’s 2024-25 Performing Arts Series at the PHSC Performing Arts Center. Buy tickets at phsc.tix.com.
7 p.m.; 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey
Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Fleatwood Mac performs the “The Premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show” at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $20-$25, depending on the seat. Buy tickets at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
8 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Feb. 22
Sankofa
Join Kuumba dancers and drummers to experience the rhythms, songs, and dances of the African diaspora at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $15-$20, depending on the seat. Buy tickets at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
8 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Feb. 23
Cinderella Tale
Kuumba dancers and drummers bring “TIMINI” to the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Taking place in the village of Fadiout, Senegal, “TIMINI” is the classic tale of Cinderella reimagined and brought to life through African music, dance, storytelling and audience participation. Tickets cost $15-$20, depending on the seat. Buy them at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
3 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Feb. 28
Pavlo in Concert
Pavlo performs a night of Spanish, Flamenco, and Mediterranean guitar at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $50. Visit NewTampaArtsCenter.org for details.
7:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
March 21
Concerts
Rocky and The Rollers performs during the Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation’s 2024-25 Performing Arts Series at the PHSC Performing Arts Center. Buy tickets at phsc.tix.com.
7 p.m.; 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey
March 22
Plant Sale
Nature Coast Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society sponsors a Florida Native Plant Sale with a large selection of native plants and books for sale along with free literature about planting, landscaping and promoting all things native at Harvester Community Church. Email or visit PascoNativePlants.org for details.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 2432 Collier Pkwy., Land O Lakes
April 4
Concerts
Shades of Buble performs during the Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation’s 2024-25 Performing Arts Series at the PHSC Performing Arts Center. Buy tickets at phsc.tix.com.
7 p.m.; 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey
