Bolts Brew Fest
Friday, August 5 from 6pm-10:30pm 
Amalie Arena 
The Tampa Bay Lightning is bringing everyone’s favorite craft beer event back! Amalie Arena will be filled with a sea of breweries throughout the concourse and event floor. Sample hundreds of beer options from more than 50 national and local craft breweries. There will also be games, photo ops, and other fun surprises. General admission and VIP tickets are available.
$50-$120

August Vintage Market
Friday, August 5- Sunday, August, 7
Vintage Marché
Check out Tampa Bay’s largest monthly indoor vintage market. There will be over 30 vendors with thousands of square feet of treasures from vintage decor, furniture, clothing, jewelry, MCM, coastal, antiques and more!
Free

Helping Hands Happy Hour
Thursday, August 11 5:30pm
Centre Club
This month's Helping Hands Happy Hour benefits: Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization that helps at-risk youth achieve academic, social, and economic success by keeping them engaged in their education and acquiring practical skills necessary to succeed at life. Their mission is to educate students in a public-private partnership and improve their academic performance, self-esteem, and character using the golf course as a living classroom.
$20 donation

Second Sunday Market and Art Walk: Summer Edition
Sunday, August 14 from 11am-3pm
Armature Works
This event will feature a rotating cast of artisinal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts, and more. Local and regional artists will also have their work displayed in the Courtyard and Western Walkway.
Free

Breakfast (Painting) with Elephants
Saturday, August 20 from 8am-9:30pm
ZooTampa
Start your day at ZooTampa with a light breakfast and a special training session featuring one of Africa’s most beloved and endangered species, the African elephant. Plus, get a photo and watch one of the large, majestic creatures paint its very own masterpiece. |
$85 members/$110 non-members

Science After Dark: 60th Anniversary 60s Party!
Saturday, August 26 from 6pm-9pm
MOSI
Join MOSI as they celebrate their 60th anniversary in a groovy 60s style! Hands-on demonstrations, hear stories about the height of the Space Race in the Saunders Planetarium and make your own lava lamp. Feel free to come dressed as yourself of dress in 60s style! Tickets include light appetizers, beer and wine samplings, MOSI exhibits, hands-on activities, Occulus Rift Beat Saber station, liquid nitrogen ice cream, interactive labs, and more.
$13.95 members/$15.95 non-members

Summer Rescue Event
Saturday, August 27 from 1pm-5pm
Crooked Thumb Brewery
Head to Crooked Thumb to join Dogs Allowed Tampa Bay for an end-of-summer rescue event. Meet adoptable dogs and help raise money for some furry friends in need. There will be several prizes donated from local sponsors along with live music and a food truck.
Free (food and drink available for purchase)

Cuban Pathways: The Exhibition Tour
Every Monday and Friday at 1:30
Every third Saturday at 1:30
Tampa History Center
Embark on a guided tour through 500 years of Cuban history and its Tampa connections. This informative, 30-minute tour combines the location, people, and local connections to this Caribbean neighbor.