Bulls, Bucs and Bellamy: Things to Do in Tampa this Weekend!

Whether you want brutes or bubbly, gut-busting laughter or great American History, there are a lot of deals to be had this weekend at Tampa attractions!

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the Florida Panthers - Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Bolts are back! It may be preseason, but don't tell the Bolts, as they look to get their first "W" of the young season. The game tonight doesn't just provide you with an opportunity to check out the new Bolts, but also their fresh new digs and home. Forty-million dollars of renovations went into the St. Pete Times Forum this offseason.

The TECO Line Streetcar drops off in back of the St. Pete Times Forum at the HSBC Station. Lightning fans, have no fear this season, the TECO Line Streetcar runs until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and will serve the end of Lightning games during the week.

More of a pigskin fan? The Bucs and Bulls are both at home this weekend, looking for your support. Reminder: West Tampa Transfer Center, located near Ray Jay is CLOSED during Bulls' and Bucs' games.

University of South Florida Bulls vs. UTEP

The Miners come to Tampa to take on the #18 ranked Bulls for the first time ever at Raymond James. The Bulls look to go 4-0 heading into Big East conference play against Pittsburgh next week. Kickoff for the game is Saturday at 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Bucs hope to end their losing streak to the Falcons, when they face off at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff for the game is at 4 p.m.

Bill Bellamy at the Tampa Improv

Looking for some laughs this weekend? Bill Bellamy is blowing it up this Friday and Saturday at the Tampa Improv in Centro Ybor. The TECO Line Streetcar serves the Improv via Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union station near Centro Ybor.

$5 Day at MOSI!

In celebration of National Museum Day, MOSI is offering admission to their exhibits (including their new Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause) and an IMAX movie for just $5!

Looking for something... errumm cheaper, than have no fear!

Free Museum Day in Tampa

A number of local museums are FREE on Saturday. The list includes:

• Tampa Museum of Art
  


• Tampa History Museum - TECO Line Streetcar


• The Ybor City Museum State Park - TECO Line Streetcar, Route 8


• Henry B. Plant Museum - HART local routes 14, 30


• The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts


• University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley Gallery - HART local routes 14, 30

To get free access to these museums you must visit http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday and print off your free ticket. See website for details.

The 10th Annual Tampa Theatre Winefest

A weekend of wine sampling and it's all for a good cause! The Tampa Theatre is hosting its 10th Annual Tampa Theatre Winefest benefiting the Theatre's "artistic endeavors, educational programs and ongoing restoration". The Winefest begins tonight with a "Wine Pairing" event, pairing premium wines with dinner selections.

Check out the Tampa Theatre Winefest website for more details.

FREE Streetcar Ride with Muvico Centro Ybor 20 Ticket Stub

Interested in seeing Dolphin Tale, the true story of local (for now) animal celebrity, Winter the Dolphin? The TECO Line Streetcar has partnered up with Muvico Centro Ybor 20 on a ride free promotion. Give your ticket stub to the Streetcar Motormen and receive a free ride on the TECO Line Streetcar! It's a perfect excuse to go for follow your movie with a double feature of dessert and drinks in Channelside or Downtown.

Details for the Muvico promotion can be found on http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/.