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Tarpon Arts Season Kick-Off Party!
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
🎉 TARPON ARTS 2025–2026 40th SEASON ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF PARTY!
Join us as we launch Tarpon Arts’ 40th Anniversary Season — proudly sponsored by AdventHealth North Pinellas — with a special celebration at the beautiful Heritage Museum in Craig Park.
🎟️ Here’s What to Expect:
🎫 Purchase tickets to your favorite 2025–2026 shows & events (in-person and online)
📘 Pick up your brand-new Season Brochure
🎶 Enjoy live music by Chrome 57
🍪 Light refreshments available (while supplies last)
🙋‍♂️ Learn about Membership & Volunteer Opportunities
🏛️ Tour the Heritage Museum & Exhibits
🤝 Meet the Tarpon Arts Team
🕶️ This Year’s Theme: Back to the Future!
Come dressed as your favorite character from the film or rock your best ‘80s attire and party like it’s 1985!
🎊 Let’s Celebrate 40 Years of Arts & Culture in Tarpon Springs!
🎫 TICKET SALES INFO:
✔️ In-Person: Available during the Kick-Off Party at the Ticket Office inside the Heritage Museum
🌐 Online: Visit TarponArts.org
📞 Phone Sales: Resume Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at 727.942.5605
Don’t miss our biggest season launch yet!

Genealogy with Laptops and Snacks
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:45 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Bring your laptop for a hands-on genealogy workshop. Learn about the best resources for both traditional paper-trail research and DNA. Ask questions and get individual help.
For more information, visit: tarponlibrary.org/genealogy or call (727) 943-4922, ext. 6021

Upcoming Audition - A Little Ditty About Jacques & Diane, by John Sallustio Presented by Tarpon Arts & Directed by John Sallustio
2025-08-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
AUDITION DETAILS
A Little Ditty About Jacques & Diane, by John Sallustio
Presented by Tarpon Arts & Directed by John Sallustio
Audition Date & Time:
Sunday, August 3 • 7:00 PM
Monday, August 4 • 7:00 PM
Location:
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
SYNOPSIS
Filled with laughs, local references, and theatrical mischief, hijinks unfold as the infamous Platypus Players theatre troupe tell the story of Jacques and Diane, two kids in the fourteenth-century French heartland. Best friends turned lovers are separated by the sea when Jacques’ father sends the family to a new American city called Tarpon Springs. After years abroad, Jacques returns to France to reunite with Diane, his one true love. Can the Platypus Players pull off the love story of the century?
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Friday, October 17, 2025 • 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 2:00 pm
Sunday, October 19, 2025 • 2:00 pm
Friday, October 24, 2025 • 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 2:00 pm
Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 2:00 pm
Performance Location
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Character Descriptions:
This is a play within a play, so “Jacques/Phil” and “Diane/Rebecca” will at times go back and forth between playing the actors and their roles.
Diane / Rebecca: Female – late teens/early to mid-twenties. Loves being the star of this, or any, show. Must be able to do a French accent.
Jacques / Phil: Male – late teens/early to mid-twenties. Conceited. Kind of a jerk. Must be able to do a French accent.
Stage Manager / Laura: Female – 18-50 years old – Dressed in black; wearing a mic headset. She is happy to be behind the scenes rather than in front of a crowd. Looking for someone who acts shy, but does whatever is necessary to make the show a success.
House Manager / Diane: French-speaking Female – Any age – Dressed in black. Diane only speaks French, so being fluent in French is a bonus. If not, the French verbiage has been phoneticized by an actual French person.
Director / Bixby Bingham: Male – 30-60 years old – Dressed in stereotypical/outlandish director garb. Neurotic, nervous, entitled. Acts like he is in control and in charge but becomes high-strung and extremely nervous when something goes wrong.
Any questions, please email Megan McIntyre at mmcintyre@ctsfl.us.
Tickets available now at tarponarts.org or call 727-942-5605.

First Friday in Tarpon Springs
2025-08-01 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-06 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

Teen Game Night
2025-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
(Teens 13-17)
Bring your friends and play board games and card games. Snacks provided.
Registration is required. Call Youth Services (727) 943-4922 ext. 6016 to register.
To see our current events visit: https://tarponlibrary.org/event-calendar/

Calligraphy Watercolor Bookmark
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
(Adults 18+) & Teens (13-17)
Create a beautiful, personalized watercolor bookmark with your name in calligraphy. All materials are provided.
Limited spaces available. Registration required. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/bookmark

Playdate & Popsicles in the Park
2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Craig Park, Tarpon Avenue at Spring Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Please join us for popsicles and a play date at Craig Park. We will have oversized games, activities and popsicles.
Location: Craig Park
Days & Times: Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday July 23 from 11 am-1 pm
Fee: FREE

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball
2025-07-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
During an ostentatious wedding reception five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women’s spirit.
Directed by David O’Hara
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).

Hurricane Preparedness
2025-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Learn valuable safety tips and information about local resources for when a hurricane strikes presented by Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue.
Giveaways will also be given out at this free event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Registration is required. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/storm

CrafterSpace
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Crafters of all kinds bring their projects and come together to knit, bead, color, crochet, paint, scrapbook, stamp, etc. Craft kits are available as well as some supplies to get you started! Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Visit https://tarponlibrary.org/crafts/ for more information.

Ashley Furniture Grand Opening Celebration
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | FL
Go big, go home​
Join our Grand opening celebration​
July 12th | 10AM-2PM | 12280 FL-54, Odessa, FL 33556​
The first 25 people in line receive Bose Headphones°*° valued at $300! Get there by 10AM!​
Over $10,000 in giveaways and prizes°*! Hourly drawings°† – including an Electric Bike!​
For one day only! Exclusive grand opening savings°° you won’t want to miss​
Sign up for our free curated workshop presented by local favorites.​
Come enjoy music, refreshments and entertainment for the whole family!

4th of July Fireworks
2025-07-04 21:00 - 21:30 | Howard beach, 1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Fireworks start at dusk (approximately 9pm)
Best viewed from Howard Park – Free Parking after 6pm
Fireworks launch from Sunset Beach – Sunset Beach will be closed on July 4th.

4th of July Picnic in the Park (Craig Park)
2025-07-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Craig Park, Tarpon Avenue at Spring Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Please join us for our annual Fourth of July Picnic. We will have food, bounce houses, water slides, live band and more!
Location: Craig Park
Day & Time: Friday, July 4 from 10am-1pm
Fee: Free

Sail On - The Beach Boys Tribute
2025-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Sail On is back in Tarpon Springs to kick off the first day of summer with “Surfin’ Safari,” “Catch a Wave,” “Good Vibrations,” “Little Deuce Coupe,” “409,” “I Get Around,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and many more of The Beach Boys hits! Since their debut album released in 1962, The Beach Boys have become an American institution as part of its history and pop culture. They are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with 36 songs to hit the US Top 40 and four topping the Billboard Hot 100. Sail On plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog.

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 Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
2025-05-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 19:00 | Sponge Docks, 750 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Craft Festival in Historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. More than 90 of the nation’s top artists and crafters with Made in the USA creations. From jewelry to ceramics to plants to photography to paintings and homemade soap, something to please everyone.

Where: 735 Dodecanese Blvd
Dates: May 24-25, July 12-13, September 13-14, October 11-12 2025
Time: Saturday’s: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday’s: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: http://spongedocks.net/
Organizer: Tarpon Springs Merchants Association
Location of Event: Dodecanese Blvd. from Athens Street to Roosevelt, Hope Street from Dodecanese to the beginning of Hellas parking lot, 600 Hill Street, and 525 Hill Street.

Tarpon Talks – The Great State of Florida; Paintings by Christopher Still
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Meet internationally acclaimed Tarpon Springs artist Christopher Still, whose detailed compositions contain multiple levels of symbolism and historic references. He is known for realistic works featuring the history and natural beauty of Florida, captured in landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Join Christopher Still for an informative presentation featuring his original artworks, larger-than-life giclees, and collections of Christopher Still originals. Patrons will also enjoy a 30-minute video of the history of Tarpon Springs produced and directed by Christopher Still and Kevin Starkey.
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 – The Great State of Florida; Paintings by Christopher Still
2025-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States

Journeyman – A Tribute to Eric Clapton
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Journeyman is the only nationally touring tribute to the legendary Eric Clapton!
Fronted by guitar virtuoso Shaun Hague, who has played with Kenny Wane Shepherd, Amos Lee, and John Waite, Journeyman covers all Clapton classics—“Layla,” “Badge,” “The Core,” “White Room,” “Lay Down Sally,” “Tulsa Time,” “Cocaine”—and more! This gifted group expertly channels Eric Clapton’s spirit, passion, and musicianship.

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).

Antique Car Show
2025-05-10 09:00 - 18:00 | Craig Park, Tarpon Avenue at Spring Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Antique Car Show May 10th
In Historic Craig Park
All cars 25 years and older
Specializing in 1940 and earlier Pre-War Cars Trucks & Machinery from the past
Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, Inc.
Food Drink Music, Awards & Raffles
9am thru 4pm Rain or shine
Cars on Field by 09:00 and awards finish at 16:00

Flip Flop Opera – The Greatest Arias of Georges Bizet’s Carmen
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Join the New Century Opera (NCO) for an afternoon of highlights from Carmen, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the opera’s 1875 premiere! Bizet’s tale of love, lust, obsession, and intrigue has thrilled and delighted audiences for a century-and-a-half, and with such an exciting story, complex characters and brilliant, powerful music, it’s easy to see why! The singers of NCO will be joined by Artistic Director Constantine Grame, who will host and fill in the story.
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).
