2nd Saturday Tarpon Springs Market
2025-02-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Mother Meres Parking Lot, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Come out and shop with our local vendors. Lots of vendors which include veggies, plants, jewelry, baked goods, and arts.
Here are the following dates of this event for 2025: (This event will not take place June – August)
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13

AI for Authors presented by SCORE
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
This seminar will provide authors with invaluable tools for research, writing, publishing, and marketing their works. Additionally, attendees will discover the only seven prompts they will need to write their book, complete with a live demonstration on how to utilize them effectively.
The instructor will also be showing a recently released image generator that actually creates exactly what you ask for, making it ideal for book covers.
AI doesn’t replace authors but instead is a kind of junior writing partner- a productivity assistant tool to enable authors to excel even further.
Registration required. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/score

Flip Flop Opera – Love is in the Aria
2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
Spend the afternoon with some of opera’s greatest lovers, right in time for Valentine’s Day! The New Century Opera will present a sumptuous selection of love arias from operas by many of your favorite composers, sung by the talented artists of the New Century Opera. Artistic Director Constantine Grame will share information about the operas and their composers.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Tampa's Got the Blues
2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
A history of The Blues in Tampa Bay from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Presented by the Tampa Bay History Center.
From the 1920s to the 1960s, Central Avenue was an exciting place for musical entertainment. Many well-known blues and jazz artists played on the “Chitlin Circuit,” which included Tampa, where many famous entertainers such as Tampa Red, Ray Charles, and others got their start. Come hear their sounds and stories!
Registration requested. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/blues

The Olivia Show – A Tribute to the Music of Olivia Newton-John
2025-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Singer! Actress! Superstar! Over five decades of superstardom and the late Olivia Newton-John’s flame is still burning bright! An unstoppable force who dominated music, movies, and pop culture. She broke barriers, pushed boundaries, and created timeless classics. THE OLIVIA SHOW, starring Las Vegas Headliner and 2024 Josie Music Awards Tribute Artist of the Year Nominee, Sabrina Plaisance-Sia, shares the music and story of Olivia Newton-John from her early days as a country superstar, to her unforgettable movie career, and her iconic pop stardom.tar
THE OLIVIA SHOW is 28 chart topping hits, five decades of stardom, two movie musicals, nine Billboard Music Awards, four Grammy Awards, four People’s Choice Awards, six American Music Awards, a Country Music Association Award, an Emmy, and enough singing, dancing, and sequins to give Las Vegas a run for its money! THE OLIVIA SHOW is the amazingly energetic tribute to Olivia Newton-John & Grease that has audiences singing and dancing in the aisles!

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Ultimate Garth featuring SHAWN GERHARD – A Tribute to the Music of Country Legend Garth Brooks
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Shawn Gerhard is said to be the World’s #1 Garth Brooks Tribute artist that is touring today. Shawn and his band are paying homage to this internationally acclaimed superstar. Shawn has opened up for over 27 stars in his music career and is no rookie to the main stage! When the music starts and Shawn takes the stage you will see why he is said to be #1 at emulating Garth Brooks, singing such hits from “Much Too Young” to “Fever” to “Papa Loves Mama” to “The Dance,” you will get a true glimpse of an authentic Garth Brooks Concert.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Sensational Soul Cruisers – A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of Motown and More
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
The Sensational Soul Cruisers are an 11-man horn group fronted by four soulful vocalists who pay homage and tribute to the very best of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Old School, Classic Soul, R&B, Motown and Disco. Under the tutelage of legendary Jersey Shore sax player Screamin’ Steve Barlotta, the band plays more than 200 performances a year while capturing the true essence of the Jersey Shore sound and its true R&B roots showcasing the hits from The Temptations, Four Tops, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, The Trammps and more!

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

First Friday in Tarpon Springs
2025-03-07 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Tarpon Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
A free family event held the first Friday of the month (Expect July 4th due to the holiday) – featuring Art, Food, Shops and Music, with a fun theme every month!
Here are the following dates of this event for 2025:
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7

50th Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou
2025-03-08 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
We welcome your application to the 50th Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou, a premier outdoor event. This juried show attracts artists from across the U.S. It offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in a waterfront, oak-shaded park in the center of Tarpon Springs. The city was named Best Historic Small Town for 2018 by USA Today. Some 18,000 loyal patrons flock to the show every year to interact with and buy from exhibitors, sample craft beer and good food, and enjoy live entertainment. Awards total $19,000.
Spring Bayou anchors Tarpon Springs’ interlocking waterways that directly feed into the Gulf of Mexico. These waters draw thousands of day visitors and winter residents. Tarpon Springs sits at the north end of Florida’s most densely-populated county, accessible from the entire Tampa Bay area. It offers an old Florida ambience with its brick streets, restored Victorian mansions and intimate bungalows surrounding the Festival venue. Downtown boasts a variety of restaurants and shops, just two blocks away. The historic Sponge Docks area, celebrating Greek heritage, is an easy walk or trolley ride away. The Festival, in the midst of these attractions, provides a unique opportunity for purchasing fine art and fine craft.

Ticket to the Moon – The ELO Experience: A Tribute to the Music of the Electric Light Orchestra
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Led by the creative genius of Jeff Lynne, the world has been in awe of Electric Light Orchestra’s ability to fuse pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography. Between 1972 and 1986 the band achieved more combined United Kingdom and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet with hits such as “10538 Overture,” “Evil Woman,” “Living Thing,” “Diary of Horace Wimp,” “Don’t Bring me Down,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” and more! Ticket to the Moon gives you note-for-note arrangements, stellar vocals, and top-of-the-line video production that will make this an ELO Tribute like no other.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Open Air Market at Solid Rock
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Solid Rock Community School, 2801 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Join us for a vegan and cruelty-free open-air market at Solid Rock Community School located at 2801 Keystone Rd, Tarpon Springs Florida on March 15th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come out and support this amazing plant-based school and animal sanctuary! There will be tons of fun shopping with local vendors, delicious vegan food, a fun kids’ zone, food demos, Celebrity speakers, and much more! Plus, bring your pet for free nail trimming, ear cleaning, and microchipping! Admission is free, so come join the fun!

Sounds of Greece
2025-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Master musician Kyriakos Gouventas will illuminate the complexity and power of Greek violin and bring Greek traditional music to life. Mr. Gouventas is known for his performances and seminars in Greece and internationally, his multiple music albums, and his appearances on national Greek television. He will be joined by Tarpon Springs musician Leonidas Tsantiris who will showcase various Greek
musical instruments.

DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow
2025-03-15 19:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Barry Manilow recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles including 13 that reached number one. Led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, DAYBREAK brings to life timeless classics like “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and the foot stomping rhythm of “Copacabana” just to name a few. You won’t believe your eyes or ears as this 8-piece ensemble presents the music and passion of Barry Manilow to perfection while keeping the music alive for generations to enjoy.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Tarpon Talks – First Dive Presented by Nicholas Toth
2025-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
First Dive will explore some of the pivotal points of sponge diving history, from the first sponge divers of ancient times to the introduction of mechanized diving and its arrival here in Tarpon Springs. Also featured in this presentation will be a display of historic sponge diving helmets, including helmets made by the three helmet makers of Tarpon Springs, Antonios Avgerinos, Anthony Lerios, and Nicholas Toth.
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Music of Mancini Performed by Juke Box Saturday Night
2025-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Join us on a musical journey, starting from Mancini’s early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the timeless melodies that have graced both the silver screen and television, including the unforgettable themes from classics like “Peter Gunn,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and, of course, “The Pink Panther.” Throughout the show, you’ll learn fascinating insights and historical information about Mancini’s illustrious career. From his humble beginnings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to his meteoric rise in Hollywood, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the man behind the music.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Long Time Gone – A Tribute to the Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
2025-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Long Time Gone presents a retrospective and celebration of the music of legendary artists David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young. Also included are the women of the Laurel Canyon scene such as Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins. From the early days of Buffalo Springfield, The Hollies, and The Byrds, through CSN and CSNY and their later solo careers, Long Time Gone gives you the whole story in music and vocals. You will experience the passion and tenderness of the songs that are the sound and feel of an era in American music that we may never know again.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

Beginnings - A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Beginnings has earned a well-deserved reputation as the nation’s premier tribute to America’s favorite “Rock and Roll Band with Horns”. Every show is an electrifying live concert experience, featuring accurate versions of Chicago’s vast catalog of hits played by world class musicians from across the country with performance credits including Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out”, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and many others. Only musicians of this caliber can truly “deliver the goods” when it comes to performing the unique and challenging music of Chicago.. Come see Beginnings live, and see why “Make Me Smile” isn’t merely a great Chicago song, it’s the band’s mantra!

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jones, Hope, Wooten
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. They meet at the same beach cottage, the “Sweet Delilah” to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. The Sweet Delilah Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges that life flings at them.
Directed by Jaime Bierchen
For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jones, Hope, Wooten
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States

She’ll Hunt with the Easter Bunny Cruise to Anclote Key
2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:30
We’re going on a SHELL HUNT with the Easter Bunny! 🐚🐰 Enjoy some family fun for those who are young… or simply young at heart!
Join us on Saturday, April 12th from 8am-10:30am as we enjoy a guided tour with our Certified Master Naturalist out to beautiful Anclote Key. ⛴️Once there, we’ll hunt for shells for approximately 90 minutes and see what treasures we can find. The lucky guest who finds the hidden golden shell will win a special prize. 🐚🏆
Price: $37.95 per guest
Professional digital photo packages with the Easter Bunny on the island are available for an additional fee of $25 per group session. These packages include up to 4 digital images and can be of an individual or your entire group. These images will be emailed to you within 24 hours after your cruise. Please book your photo session when you book your cruise as session space is limited.
Shelling baskets will be provided for use on the island, or you can bring your own.
Please note: Absolutely NO live shells are allowed on the boat. Our Certified Master Naturalist will be there keep a watchful eye and to answer any questions you may have.
Hop aboard an Odyssey Cruise and make memories together that will last a lifetime! ⛴️🐰🐚Book now at https://odysseycruises.net!

A Night of Comedy – Featuring Karen Rontowski and Tom Briscoe
2025-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Enjoy two widely acclaimed comedians! First on stage is Karen Rontowski for some fast-paced, quirky and charmingly optimistic humor as she uniquely blends comedy with her experience as a Paranormal Investigator, Tarot and reiki master. The laughs continue with comedian Tom Briscoe and his side-splitting stories of false starts in various careers, mishaps during foreign travels, and his uproarious takes on the challenges of navigating the male-female dynamic in a household dominated by his wife, daughters, and their lovable yet assertive female Pomeranian.

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).

UPTOWN - Motown Remixed
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Get ready to experience Motown with a fresh new feel! Uptown will take you on a first-class trip through the decades of Motown hits you love. Straight out of NYC, the epicenter of Soul and R&B, these young men with their incredible vocals and epic dance moves embody the class of the young Temptations, the vocals of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, and the contemporary feel of Bruno Mars. Get on board, we’re going UPTOWN!

For ticket sales and more information, please visit TarponArts.org or the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum at Craig Park in person or by phone at 727.942.5605 (MON-FRI, 10AM-4PM).
