Magician will warp your mind at Tampa Theatre
TAMPA – Magician Justin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh.
He’ll have a chance to do just that when Willman brings his Illusionati Tour to Tampa Theatre at 7 p.m. Feb. 28.
Willman is best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series “Magic For Humans” and “The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman.”
You may also recognize him from one of his many television appearances (“The Tonight Show,” “The Today Show,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “Conan”).
Or maybe you know his work as a host (“Baking Impossible; Cupcake Wars; Win, Lose or Draw…).
Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the 1990s.
Tickets range from $43 to $53, plus applicable taxes and fees. Tickets went on sale Nov. 1. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $153.50, plus applicable taxes and fees, which include a premium reserved seat in the first five rows as well as a meet and greet with Willman.
Nov. 8
Veterans Outreach Court
Veterans Outreach Court addresses legal issues such as active misdemeanor warrants, fines, legal fees, court costs and ordinance violations at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Primary Care VA Annex. Register at www.HillsClerk.com. Call the public defender’s office at 813-277-1364 for details.
9 a.m.-noon; 13515 Lake Terrace Lane, Tampa
Stage Play
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School presents “A Play So Funny, You’ll Die Laughing: The Play That Goes Wrong,” at the school. There’s another performance Nov. 9. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $15 for seniors or $10 for students. Call 727-857-2600 for details.
7 p.m.; 13651 Hays Road, Spring Hill
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre opens its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Symphony Virtuosic Adventures
The Tampa Bay Symphony consists of over 80 musicians and has been described as “one of Tampa Bay’s hidden jewels.” Experience the excitement of live classical music at Tampa Bay Symphony Virtuosic Adventures. Buy tickets at NewTampaArtsCenter.org.
8 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Nov. 9
St. Timothy’s boutique
The St. Timothy’s Women’s Club Holiday Boutique features more than 100 vendors, a plant sale, food, music and raffles. Interested vendors only should email . Visit the women’s club on Facebook for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz.
Kids Film Series
New Tampa Arts Center screens the November kid’s film, “Finding Nemo.” Tickets cost $5. Buy tickets at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
10 a.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Scarecrow Festival
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village presents the Scarecrow Festival with arts and crafts, pumpkin patch and painting, petting zoo, carnival games, food trucks and entertainment. Catch the Spheres Bubble Show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. as well as Marshall and Chase of Paw Patrol, at 2 p.m. Admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for ages 5 and younger. pioneerfloridamuseum.org
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City
Stage Play
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School presents “A Play So Funny, You’ll Die Laughing: The Play That Goes Wrong,” at the school. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $15 for seniors or $10 for students. Call 727-857-2600 for details.
2 & 7 p.m.; 13651 Hays Road, Spring Hill
Nov. 10
New Tampa Unplugged
In his first Hillsborough County appearance after playing to two sold-out audiences in Pinellas County, Paul Wilborn celebrates the fifth anniversary of his gold medal-winning book, “Cigar City: Tales From A 1980s Creative Ghetto.” The story will be read by actor Eugenie Bondurant, who was featured in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” as the character Tigris and “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” with Paul’s band providing songs at each story break. Tickets for New Tampa Unplugged: Paul Wilborn Words & Music cost $15 to $20 depending on seat selection. Buy them at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
3 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Nov. 11
Air Force Band
The United States Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble, “The Airmen of Note,” from Washington, D.C., performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts as part of a nine-day community relations tour through Florida. The tour honors the service of Airmen both past and present. Tickets are required for the free concert. Get them at music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/.
7 p.m.; 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa
The Zephyrhills Art Club meets at First Baptist Church. Guests should use the back entrance. The club offers demonstrations and workshops. Call Sandra Lallemand 352-523-1213 for details.
7 p.m.; 38231 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
Nov. 12
Republican Club
The East Pasco Republican Club convenes at the Academy of Spectrum Diversity. The guest speakers will be Danny Burgess, state senator; and Mike Wells Jr., Pasco County property appraiser. A social begins at 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.; 5320 First St., Zephyrhills.
Nov. 13
Betmar Bandstand
Betmar Bandstand resumes its Wednesday evening entertainment in Clubhouse 2 at Betmar. Jam Bandits will perform during the opening event. Admission is free. Free popcorn is available.
6 p.m.; 37137 Lakewood Drive Zephyrhills
Steinway Piano Series
New Tampa Arts Center’s new Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand will be featured in a performance by the Nikolov-West Duo featuring Viktor Nikolov and Jane West. With over 30 years of combined experience, they proudly bring music to the beautiful Tampa Bay area communities. General admission tickets for Steinway Piano Series event costs $20. Buy them at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
7:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Nov. 15
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre presents its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 15-17 and 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Nov. 16
Park Event
Be Seen Be Heard hosts Saturday @ Zephyr Park with artisans, food trucks and vendors at Zephyr Park. beseenbeheard.us/events/
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills
Train Show/Sale
Regal Railways presents a Model Train Show/Sale with more than 60 tables of vendors selling various trains and toys at Elks Lodge. There will be a running train layout and a train to be an engineer. Admission costs $6 for adults or free for children 12 and younger. Credit cards are accepted to get into the show. Prepay at www.regalrailways.com.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7201 Congress St., New Port Richey
Art Workshop
Susan Huskey conducts a workshop with the theme, “Painting Outside the Lines with Watercolor,” at the West Pasco Art Guild. Members pay $40. Others pay $50. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Pasco Flea Fest
The Pasco Flea Fest: Fall Edition features vendors, a flea market, food vendors, a swap meet and live entertainment at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.. Tents, tables, tarps and tailgates cost $30 for a 10-by-10-foot space. Call Community Market & Events at 727-365-6411 or email FleaFest@CommunityMarkets for vendor and swap information.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Open House
Christian Social Services holds its annual Holiday Open House with treats, raffles, sales and a first look at its Christmas inventory. Purchase supports the ministries which help to meet the needs in the community.
10 a.m.-4 p.m..; 5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Fall into Art
The free festival features original, handmade art and crafts at San Antonio Pottery. Expect pottery, jewelry, turned wood, paintings and photography from Florida, Utah and North Carolina artists. A special exhibition and sale showcases the work of the students of San Antonio Pottery. The Chipco Creek String Band & Tasty Treats will perform music. Try your hand at the potter’s wheel. Have fun while donations support artists impacted by the recent hurricanes. $10 for 10 minutes with hands on clay. Visit potteryflorida.com or call 352-588-4228 for details.
2-6 p.m.; 11903 Curley St., San Antonio
Nov. 17
Catholic-Jewish Studies
Saint Leo University’s Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies hosts its Eternal Light Award Dinner: An Evening of Dialogue at Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Joseph Sievers, professor emeritus of Jewish history and literature of the Hellenistic period at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, will receive the Eternal Light Award. Registration is required by Nov. 1. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at https://your.saintleo.edu/ccjs/elad. Contact Laurie Gens at or (352) 588-7711 for details.
6-9 p.m.; 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa
Nov. 19
Five-Dollar Flicks
New Tampa Arts Center screens “Fences,” the film adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning play starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson. Catch a movie on the big screen for $5 a ticket. Buy tickets at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
7:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Nov. 22
Art Workshop
Pamela Varricchio conducts a workshop with the theme, “Beginner Oil (Water Soluble) Painting,” at West Pasco Art Guild. Members pay $40. Others pay $50. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre presents its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Nov. 23
Comedy Show
Max Amini performs stand-up comedy at Tampa Theatre. Amini burst into comedy in Los Angeles in 2002. This show, which features mature themes and adult language, is intended for ages 13 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets range from $45 to $110 plus taxes and fees (VIP tickets for front four rows cost $125). Buy them at tampatheatre.org.
7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Nov. 30
Indoor holiday fair
A Lutz Indoor Holiday Craft Fair includes unique handmade crafts made by local artisans. Visit the Facebook page for details.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2155 Northpointe Pkwy., Lutz
Dec. 7
Holiday Arts & Crafts
Koren’s Quarters Arts & Crafts Show includes vendors, food trucks, holiday shops, Christmas music and pony rides. Admission and parking are free. Vendor spots cost $50. Visit Koren’s Quarters Show Facility on Facebook for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1120 Swilley Road, Plant City
Dec. 21-23
Talk to Santa
The East Pasco Amateur Radio Society lets children talk to Santa via ham radio during the Church Street Christmas Walk in Dade City. The free event is open to the public. Kids will receive a card from Santa and a candy cane after they make contact with the North Pole. Call Chris at 224-221-5064 or visit eparsonline.org for details.
7-9 p.m.; 37744 Church Ave., Dade City
Jan 25, 2025
Ham Radio
The East Pasco Amateur Radio Society hosts its Winter Field Day event at the San Antonio Train Depot Museum. Local amateur radio operators will be on the air for 24 hours straight. This is a practice for emergency radio communications. The free event is open to the public. Call Chris at 224-221-5064 or visit eparsonline.org for details.
Noon; 32627 Railroad Ave., San Antonio
Jan. 31, 2025
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
