1920 Ybor Music Venue - 1 Year Anniversary Party - Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

1920 Ybor Music Venue

1 Year Anniversary Party

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

1920 E 7th Ave, Tampa

Saturday - April 20, 2024

6PM - 11PM

Event Page

Free Event • All Ages Welcome!

Live Music • Live Art • Drinks

Join us for an unforgettable celebration as we mark our 1-year anniversary since our very first concert! Doors open at 6 PM, welcoming you to an immersive art gallery experience featuring the works of 10+ local artists and live painting by three talented artists. Get ready to dance the night away with a captivating performance by a Fleetwood Mac tribute band on our main stage! This event is FREE and open to ALL AGES! Secure your spot by RSVPing today. Sponsored by JDubs Brewing. See you there to toast to our milestone!

Spring 2024 Ybor Arts Tour

Spring 2024 Ybor Arts Tour

Join us for an evening filled with creativity and inspiration in the heart of the Ybor City Historic District. Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene as you explore galleries, studios and arts venues. Meet local artists, watch live demonstrations, and maybe even find the perfect piece to take home. This free, self-guided tour is a must for art enthusiasts and anyone looking to experience the cultural richness of Ybor City. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate art in a historic setting!

Event Page and Regitration HERE

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary is considered to be the zoo for the South Shore Florida area - with real lions, tigers and bears. 

This is called the 'forever home' for wild and exotic animals that have no where else to go. 

The park is set up similar to a zoo but you can get closer to the animals at Elmira's letting you realize just how big and beautiful these animals are.

It provides a Zoo like environment for the people living in the South Shore Florida area that include: Sun City Center, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Riverview, Gibsonton and Wimauma. 

Videos can capture some on the unique ways lions and birds can behave but it's nothing like visiting the park itself. To see the animals first hand and hearing them making sounds that echo through park is something that needs to be experienced in person.  

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary 

13910 Seminole Trail

Wimauma, FL 33598

More information, reserve tour dates and tickets HERE

Volunteers needed....call today (813) 634-4115

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Event Page and Tickets HERE

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Sun 'n Fun 2024

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(till 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday)

Tickets HERE

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