Countdown to TAMPA PRIDE
The TAMPA PRIDE Parade & Festival are filling up FAST. Reserve your space today, before it’s sold out again at www.TampaPride.org
Here are a few of the OFFICIAL TAMPA PRIDE
up coming events.
Bartender & Dancer Auction
Liquid Lounge
March 5, 2016
TAMPA PRIDE BINGO
Hamburger Mary’s Tampa
March 8th
Grand-Marshal Party
February 24, 2016
TAMPA PRIDE
Wine Tasting
Party
Ybor Wine Bar
March 20, 2016
VIP Sponsor Party
The Tampa Marriott Waterside
March 24, 2016
“BURLY BURLESQUE”
One of The OFFICIAL TAMPA PRIDE Kick off Parties
Honey Pot
March 25, 2016
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Official TAMPA PRIDE Kick Off Party
DIVAS of the RuPaul Drag Race
Hamburger Mary’s
March 25, 2016
Official Women’s TAMPA PRIDE
“Parade After Party”
Double Decker
March 26, 2016
Official Men’s TAMPA PRIDE
“Parade After Party”
Liquid Lounge
Official Sunday Brunch
Hamburger Mary’s
Cristino’s
March 27, 2016
Gasparilla Distance Classic
U.S. OLYMPIANS KEFLEZIGHI, FLANAGAN, KICK OFF GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC RACE WEEKEND WITH NEWS CONFERENCE TAMPA — To kick off the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic’s exciting weekend of running, health and fitness, Olympic track and field medalists Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan will be appearing at a news conference Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Tampa Convention Center’s East Hall. FMI http://www.tampabayrun.com/
Feb. 11, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Race Director Susan Harmeling, tel. (813) 254-7866; e-mail gdcarun@verizon.net U.S. OLYMPIANS KEFLEZIGHI, FLANAGAN, KICK OFF GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC RACE WEEKEND WITH NEWS CONFERENCE TAMPA — To kick off the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic’s exciting weekend of running, health and fitness, Olympic track and field medalists Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan will be appearing at a news conference Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Tampa Convention Center’s East Hall. Keflezighi and Flanagan are the top seeds and defending champions in the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, set for Saturday, Feb. 13, in Los Angeles. If they can perform as expected, these two world-class runners will be arriving in Tampa as 2016 Olympians preparing for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “How can I appropriately convey how thrilled we are to share Meb and Shalane with Gasparilla’s participants and the Tampa Bay community? WE’RE THRILLED!,” said Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Director Susan Harmeling. “Already, they’re three-time Olympians and wonderful and talented human beings that while in Tampa, will touch so many lives.” Keflezighi is a native of Eritrea who grew up in San Diego and earned his U.S. citizenship in 1998. After winning four NCAA titles as a student at UCLA, Keflezighi has gone on to become one of the most accomplished American distance runners ever, winning the U.S. Cross Country Championships three times, the silver medal in the marathon at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, the 2009 New York City Marathon and, just two weeks shy of his 39th birthday, the 2014 Boston Marathon. At the 2012 London Olympics, Keflezighi finished fourth. Now 40, if Keflezighi makes the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team on Saturday, he will become the oldest American Olympic marathon runner of all time. The 34-year-old Flanagan is the daughter of former women’s world marathon record holder Cheryl Bridges. After reaching the finals of the 5,000-meter run at the 2004 Olympics, Flanagan earned the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games in the 10,000. In 2010, she made her marathon debut at New York and finished second. In her third Olympic Games at London 2012, Flanagan took 10th in the marathon finals. She currently holds American records indoors at 3,000 and 5000 meters, outdoors at 10,000 meters and on the roads at 10k and 15k. Following their news conference on Feb. 19, Keflezighi and Flanagan will be attending the 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo in the Convention Center, where starting at 3 p.m., they will speak and participate in a Question & Answer session. Once done, they’ll be available to the public at a special booth for autographs and photos. On the evening of Feb. 19, Keflezighi and Flanagan will also take part in a charity dinner hosted by Columbia Restaurant Group CEO/President Richard Gonzmart that will raise funds for Moffitt Cancer Center. On Saturday morning, Feb. 20, the two runners will be on hand at the finish line to greet the winners of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic’s 15k and 5k races and, starting at 3 p.m. that day, make another appearance at the Expo. Sunday morning, Feb. 21, Flanagan and Keflezighi will greet the champions of the Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon and 8k races and chat with youth participants in the Florida Blue Kids Running Program. Media interested in one-on-one interviews with Keflezighi or Flanagan should contact Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Director Susan Harmeling at (813) 254-7866 or gdcarun@verizon.net For detailed information on the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic race weekend of Feb. 19-21, please visit www.tampabayrun.com ###
Metro Wellness & Community Center Ybor City
This Friday.
A gathering for LGBTQ+ young adults (ages 18 & up) to get to know other members of the community. If you would like to, please bring a snack or treat to share with the group. Will have waters and sodas for a cash donation (benefitting our Metro programs).
This month will be doing karaoke!
https://www.facebook.com/events/942208219189369/?active_tab=highlights
Ybor City Chocolate Festival
Mark your calendar for the Ybor City Chocolate Festival happening on Saturday, February 20th from 12PM-8PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa, Presented by Generation Food Truck Inc.
FREE ADMISSION
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
PET-FRIENDLY
Local Gourmet Food Trucks and Vendors will assemble to bring you a chocolate event that will tantalize your inner sweet tooth. Cooking both desserts & entrée with beautiful, beautiful chocolate!
To be clear. This is not just a chocolate dessert festival……
You will find all manners and forms of chocolate here.
Food Trucks/Carts and vendors interested in participating should contact admins, please let us know if there is anything in particular you would like to see at the event!
Info at: GenerationFoodTruck@gmail.com
No car? No problem! Get a FREE ride with a $50 credit – just download Lyft and use this code! https://www.lyft.com/invited/YBORCHOCFESTor enter YBORCHOCFEST in your app. First-time riders only.
Food Truck List (still being populated):
The Twisted Iron
Churro Express – Tampa Bay
Le’ Anns Cheesecake ‘N More
Jason’s Fire Fusions: Gourmet Hot Sauce
Moca Loka Frappe
Spaddy’s Coffee Co.
Mmmm-Delicious Cupcakes
Roaming Gourmand
Krepelicious
Empamamas
Skoops Italian Ice
Craving Donuts
The Cake Girl
Off The Griddle
Happiness 101; joy in every bite
OobAlaMode
Engine 53 Pizza
The Hip Lion
Jessi’s Flaming Fruit Sauce
Country Kettle Corn
Kombucha Tampa
Rawsta Foods
The Jolly Porker
I-Pop Gourmet Popcorn
Thirty-One
Scentsy Fragrance
Tres Suspiros Chocolatier “Brazilian Gourmet Brigadeiros”
The Hair Brewery
Latin American Boutique
The Lemon Bar
Tree Dog Roots & Salsa
Zesty Tsunami
& much more to come!
Try and carpool & if you live in the area, and can make the hike, it would be amazing if you did.
Thanks everyone!
SPOT LIGHT
Everybody is talking about Power Infiniti’s “Queen of the Night Competition”!!! It is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Liquid Lounge. YES THIS SUNDAY! In this unique talent contest there are no rules. Almost anything goes! The mixture of talent is beyond FABOULISE!!! See you all there this Sunday Night. FMI
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546106192335543/
Monday Night Moonlight Market
If you missed it last month now is the time to mark your calendar! Monday, February 29th in the parking lot of the Res Star Bar in Seminole Heights. An eclectic collection of Gypsies who also market FUN!!! FMI
https://www.facebook.com/events/1687144018229323/
Rising Star
Kurtrina Devastation Tampa’s very own. Has been competing across America. Rumors are flying about a TV Show and road tour. Join her fan club today so you can keep up. https://www.facebook.com/kurt.king.7161