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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Tuesday, Jan. 15

The heartrending '100 Days' opens at the Straz Center, and American's Got Talent winner Jim "The Spoon Man" Cruise performs.
 
Abigail and Shaun Bengson, the creators and stars of Hundred Days, build on a true story with folk-punk music to answer the question, “What would you do if you knew you had 100 Days to live?” The show runs Jan. 15-March 24 in the Jaeb Theater at  the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa.
Photo courtesy of the Straz Cente
Abigail and Shaun Bengson, the creators and stars of Hundred Days, build on a true story with folk-punk music to answer the question, “What would you do if you knew you had 100 Days to live?” The show runs Jan. 15-March 24 in the Jaeb Theater at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa. Photo courtesy of the Straz Cente
Published Jan. 14, 2019

Hundred Days: A heartrending true story about loving as if you only had 100 days to live. With anthemic folk-punk music, creators and stars Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore how we make the most of the time that we have. 7:30 p.m. Jaeb Theater at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $44 and up. (800) 955-1045.

Les Miserables: The hit Broadway musical is based on Victor Hugo's epic novel. 7:30 p.m. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa. $45 and up. (800) 955-1045.

Spoon Man: America's Got Talent winner Jim "The Spoon Man" Cruise will perform a family-friendly musical comedy show full of jokes, music and audience interaction. 6 p.m. Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo. $10. (727) 518-3131.

Modus Operandi: Opening Day: The exhibition comes from the collection of BNY Mellon and showcases a group of contemporary photographers who employ non-traditional methods. Remains on display through April 15. 10 a.m. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N. Ashley Drive Cube 200, Tampa. $10, $8 students/seniors/military, free for members. (813) 221-2222. fmopa.org

Tim Dorsey Book Release: New York Times bestselling author Tim Dorsey talks about and reads from his latest book of the Serge Storm series, No Sunscreen for the Dead. 6:30 p.m. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N, Safety Harbor. Free. (727) 724-1525.

Into the Arctic Kingdom: Despite the Arctic's reputation as a barren wasteland, award-winning photographer Florian Schulz discovered a vibrant ecosystem including playful polar bears, mysterious musk ox, and a herd of thousands of caribou over the course of 34 months in the high arctic. 7 p.m. Ferguson Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $20-$50. (800) 955-1045.

Real Music Real Masters Series: With performances at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the series brings performances and music spanning from the 1950s to today. This week brings Arrival: The Music of Abba running today through Saturday. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa. Included with admission; $89 online. 2 and younger free. (813) 884-4386.

kids and family

Franzini Family Science Circus: An action-packed science lesson using circus props, juggling and magic. Areas of study will include music, theatrer, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Franzini Family Science Circus is an interactive show ideal for children in kindergarten through the sixth grade. 10:45 a.m. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. $7-$28. (813) 922-8167. artstampabay.com

To Watch

SERIES PREMIERE Roswell, New Mexico, 9 p.m., The CW: TV's reboot craze continues. This one recalls the 1999-2002 cult series about human-alien romance. But now Liz (Jeanine Mason) and Max (Nathan Parsons) are adults and it might not be nearly as fun.

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