Advertisement

Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Find out what it’s like to camp in vans in Dade City, or feel the percussive reverberations of Blue Man Group in Clearwater.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, pictured during a 2012 show in Tampa, will play Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, pictured during a 2012 show in Tampa, will play Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday. [ Times (2012) ]
Published Jan. 30|Updated Jan. 31

Bruce Springsteen: The iconic rocker and the E Street Band will kick off his international tour in Tampa. Starting at $210. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Bounce the Mall: This inflatable festival with eight unique bouncy attractions includes a 600-foot-long obstacle course, a bottomless ball pit, a silent disco dome with live DJs, lights, and special effects and numerous selfie stations. $23 and up. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday. Tyrone Square, 6901 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

Bounce the Mall, a tour of elaborate inflatables, will be at Tyrone Square in St. Petersburg through Feb. 19.
Bounce the Mall, a tour of elaborate inflatables, will be at Tyrone Square in St. Petersburg through Feb. 19. [ XL Event Lab ]

Blue Man Group: The famous blue percussionists bring a creative show of drumming and pulsing comedy to Clearwater. $35-$100. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Falsettos: MAD Theatre’s presentation tells the story of a gay man who leaves his wife and son to be with his lover. They soon must all face the realities of the AIDS crisis. $27 and up. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Florida Vanlife Gathering: Check out more than 250 camper vans in one place. Also, talk to professional builders, attend workshops, demo products, listen to live music and tour vans. $15-$150. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City. 754-444-8704

Tampa Bay Strikers: Tampa Bay’s National Indoor Soccer League team faces the Memphis Americans. $20 and up. 6 p.m. Saturday. Yuengling Center, 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa. 813-974-3111.

Rick Springfield: The Grammy Award-winning singer of “Jessie’s Girl” and “I’ve Done Everything for You” brings special guest Tommy Tutone. $33-$113. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $33-$43. 727-892-5721

Catch the soulful sounds of Patti LaBelle at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Catch the soulful sounds of Patti LaBelle at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg on Sunday. [ Amy Sussman/Invision/AP ]

Patti LaBelle: The soulful singer performs classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets. $53-$128. 7 p.m. Sunday. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $53-$132. 727-892-5721

Elephant Man: Find out what is more monstrous — one man’s deformity, or societies reaction to it — in Tampa Rep’s production of “Elephant Man.” $11-$99. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Center: Studio Theatre, 1411 E 11th Ave., Tampa. 813-556-8737.

Tampa Bay Symphony: The group presents “Innovation and Freedom,” featuring Gershwin in concert, George and Ira Gershwin, Afro-American Symphony, William Grant Still, Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-minor, Opus 11, Frederic Chopin and pianist Grigorios Zamparas. $20. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-822-3590.

Planning your weekend?

Planning your weekend?

Subscribe to our free Top 5 things to do newsletter

We’ll deliver ideas every Thursday for going out, staying home or spending time outdoors.

You’re all signed up!

Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started.

Explore all your options

TobyMac: The multiplatinum-selling artist performs with support from Criwder, Cochren and Co., Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick and Terrian. $19.75-$89.75. 7 p.m. Sunday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Crimes of the Heart: This Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy follows three sisters as they find freedom from the past to seize the future. $35. 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. 727-823-7529.

Carrie Underwood: The eight-time Grammy Award winner and three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year is joined by special guest Jimmie Allen. $34.75-$120.25. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Dave Mason: Best known for his soulful voice and guitar playing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and rock artist returns to Clearwater. $39.50-$99.50. 8 p.m. Saturday. Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

The Florida Orchestra presents a show of German romanticism on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Florida Orchestra presents a show of German romanticism on Wednesday and Thursday. [ MATT DINE | Courtesy of The Florida Orchestra ]

Florida Orchestra: The Florida Orchestra kicks off the Valentine’s Day month of love with German romanticism, featuring music from Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Bruch and Wagner. $25-$47. 11 a.m. Wednesday. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Also at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-892-3337.

Kathy Mattea: The acclaimed country Grammy winner (“18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses”) who has had four CMA Awards and five gold albums performs. $29-$59. 8 p.m. Friday. Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Nikki Glaser: The edgy comedian’s latest comedy special, “Good Clean Filth,” was released on HBO, offering her take on sex, dating and feminism. $39.50-$49.50. 7 p.m. Friday. Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. 813-274-8981.

Monster Jam: Watch as 17-foot-long, 12,000-pound trucks fly through the air, flip, tear up the dirt and smash things. Expect to see fan favorites including Grave Digger, Megalodon and El Toro Loco. $20 and up. Saturday pit party starts at 2:30 p.m., show time is 7 p.m. Feb. 5 pit party is 11:30 a.m., showtime 1 p.m. Raymond James Stadium. monsterjam.com.