Tampa is buzzing with an array of entertainment options this weekend. From ballet to stand-up comedy to classical music, there’s something for everyone. Catch The Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty for a breathtaking reimagining of a classic fairy tale, enjoy a night of laughter at Bruce Bruce’s new stand-up show, or listen to University of South Florida Jazz Ensemble 1’s big band compositions.<\/p>\n
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping BeautyWhat:\u00a0A reimagined ballet performance of Sleeping BeautyWhen:\u00a0Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.Where:\u00a0Centro Asturiano de Tampa, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., TampaCost:\u00a0Tickets start at $59<\/p>\n
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty<\/a>\u00a0reinterprets the beloved fairy tale through the beauty of classical dance and features spectacular fluorescent outfits. Audiences of all ages can experience Sleeping Beauty in a dazzling new light where color, motion, and storytelling come together in a sparkling show.<\/p>\n Bruce Bruce: Cool Since Day One TourWhat:\u00a0Bold stand-up comedyWhen:\u00a0Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.Where:\u00a0Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., C-112, TampaCost:\u00a0$42<\/p>\n Bruce Bruce<\/a>\u00a0brings his Cool Since Day One Tour to Funny Bone Comedy Club in Tampa with brand-new material guaranteed to make audiences laugh. This adult-oriented stand-up performance showcases Bruce Bruce’s signature storytelling and observational humor that combines sharp wit with laid-back delivery for an entertaining night of comedy.<\/p>\n USF Jazz Ensemble 1: Live in the Music HallWhat:\u00a0Big band classicsWhen:\u00a0Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at 6 p.m.Where:\u00a0New World Tampa, 810 E. Skagway Ave., TampaCost:\u00a0$17.49<\/p>\n USF Jazz Ensemble 1<\/a>, the University of South Florida’s primary jazz ensemble, presents a dynamic evening of big band music. The 18-piece ensemble, led by Professor Tom Brantley, will perform both classic swing and modern jazz compositions, offering listeners creative arrangements and exciting improvisations.<\/p>\n Other Events<\/p>\n Tampa’s weekend events offer high-adrenaline spectacle, laugh-out-loud comedy, and family-friendly tradition. Whether you’re looking to watch professional bull riding, laugh with Josh Sneed, or enjoy a family day at the Children’s Gasparilla, Tampa has it all:<\/p>\n Professional Bull Riders: Unleash the Beast<\/a>:\u00a0Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, TampaJosh Sneed<\/a>:\u00a0Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, TampaChildren’s Gasparilla 2026<\/a>:\u00a0Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from noon to 7:30 p.m. along Bayshore Boulevard, TampaMore To Explore This Week<\/p>\n Weeknights in Tampa keep the momentum going with competitive sports, creative escapes, and classic stage and rock performances, proving that midweek experiences can still feel like headline events:<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Utah Mammoth<\/a>:\u00a0Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, TampaGalaxy Forest (Buy One Seat, Get One 50% Off)<\/a>:\u00a0Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Painting With a Twist, 2821 S MacDill Ave., TampaThe Scarlet Letter<\/a>:\u00a0Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. at American Stage, 163 Third St. North, St. PetersburgPat Benatar and Neil Giraldo<\/a>:\u00a0Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Event Center, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tampa is buzzing with an array of entertainment options this weekend. From ballet to stand-up comedy to classical…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":125525,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[684,135,137,136,106],"class_list":["post-125524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-events","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news","tag-things-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=125524"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125524\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/125525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=125524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=125524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=125524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}