Rick's On the River

The stage is set. The audience settles in. The conductor raises his arms in magnificent rhythmic unison and a night of symphonic harmony unfolds at the Tampa Bay Symphony. Watch the 90+ community volunteer musicians play classical music at an affordable ticket price.

Listen to penguins on your cell phone at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa. The family fun destination is recognized as one of the best aquariums in the nation. Discover 250,000 square feet of underwater galleries, exhibits and attractions filled with fish, sharks, sting rays and more. You can even purchase farm-raised fish for your tank at home!

Over 1,000 of the world's most talented artists vie for the 300 spots available at the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. The free sidewalk festival turns the streets of downtown Tampa into an open-air art museum for you to discover colorful, original art, live entertainment, and lots of fun activities for the kids.

Hang out with a lizard at the Green Iguana. The funky nightlife hot spot brings the best local cover bands, high energy rock bands and DJ's spinning a mix of rock and hip hop. You'll find the crowd loves to hang out at the lakefront tiki bar and is always talking about a giant lizard guarding the door!