Looking For Local Entertainment This Weekend?


Saturday, January 17, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. – New Tampa Jazz Nights: Chuck Redd with La Lucha. At New Tampa Performing Arts Center (8550 Hunters Village Rd.). Catch world-renowned vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd, joined by “Best of the Bay” jazz trio La Lucha. Redd emerged on the jazz scene at 21 as the drummer for guitarist and bossa nova pioneer Charlie Byrd, and recorded and toured with notable artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, and more. Tickets cost $10-$35 depending upon seat selection. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit TampaJazzClub.com. 


Sunday, January 18, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. – “New Tampa Unplugged: Alexis Carra.” At New Tampa Performing Arts Center (8550 Hunters Village Rd.). Tampa native and musical theatre maven Alexis Carra returns to the “New Tampa Unplugged” stage after earning glowing praise for her heartfelt hometown performance last season. Her entertainment career has spanned from the Broadway stage (“Wicked,” “Sweet Charity” & more) to Hollywood (“Mixology,” “Two & A Half Men”). Tickets $17.50-$25 depending on seat selection. Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC’s Affordable Art commitment. For more info, call (813) 829-2760. Or, to purchase tickets visit NewTampaArtsCenter.org/events/new-tampa-unplugged-alexis-carra.Â