Get Out: Labor Day Weekend Events Preview
Here is a rundown of things to do this Labor Day weekend in South Tampa.
Now that Tampa has the Republican National Convention out of its system, celebrate Labor Day weekend by getting out and getting things back to normal.
Here is a list of events for you to enjoy this weekend as you get back out on the town.
Where/when: 3910 South Manhattan Avenue, today at 1 p.m.
Why go? Tai chi reduces stress and increases stamina, flexibility and alertness. Instructor Bonnie Birdsall modifies each movement to fit each student's needs, so no movement is too difficult or strenuous. Be sure to wear athletic or comfortable clothing.
Price: Free
Inaugural Installation at New Kahwa Downtown
Where/when: 400 North Ashley Drive, today all day
Why go? Kahwa Coffee Roasting opened on April 21 at its new location in downtown Tampa at the corner of Tampa Street and Polk Street in The Element. As part of their program to serve the downtown community, Kahwa is showing works by area artists. Their inaugural show includes the work of photographers Suzanne Williamson and Steven Gregory, assemblage artists Brenda Gregory and Melissa Fair, painter Terri Simons, and digital artist and painter Roberta Schofield.
Price: Free
Where/when: 1903 North 19th Street, Saturday at 10 a.m.
Why go? This monthly event at the Singing Stone in Ybor City provides a free platform for emerging artists, crafters, and musicians. This month's exhibit is "Handcrafted in America" and features 16 artists.
Price: Free
Where/when: Ybor City's Crowbar and New World Brewery, Saturday at 5 p.m.
Why go? This eighth annual end-of-summer and Labor Day weekend bash staged by THX Management promises to be as eclectic with beloved indie acoustic rock artist David Dondero heading up the festivities at Crowbar, LA trio Chasing Kings doing their alt pop thing to culminate the festivities at New World Brewery, and a huge range of intriguing other indie acts filling out the rest of the two-stage bill.
Price: $13/$16
Hyde Park Village Fresh Market
Where/when: 1621 West Snow Circle, Sunday at 10 a.m.
Why go? Enjoy local foods, hand crafts, and live music on the first Sunday of every month at the Hyde Park Village Fresh Market.
Price: Free
Where/when: 719 North Franklin Street, Sunday at 10 p.m.
Why go? Two Orlando bands unite for this free Hub show. Day Joy features sweetly-sighing vocalist/instrumentalist Michael Serrin, bassist Artie Burer and guitarist Travis Reed taking up roles in both building a dreamy folk pop vibe with banjo and ukulele in Day Joy, while taking a more rootsy grooving route in Loud Valley. The haunting echoey pastoral-surf quality of the latter’s sound marked by dynamic percussive textures, a touch of brass and bright multi-voice harmonies.
Price: Free
