Top 15 Tampa Bay area events for the week of Dec. 12-18
George Lopez: George Lopez, whose original comedy special “We’ll Do It for Half” premiered on Netflix in summer 2020, brings his OMG Hi! Comedy Tour to Tampa. $91 and up. 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7625.
Trans Siberian Orchestra: The progressive rock group that originated in Tampa performs its holiday-themed rock operas set to a score. $49 and up. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.
Ron White: The cigar-smoking, Scotch-drinking funnyman and two-time Grammy nominee performs. $110. 6 and 9 p.m. Sunday. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7625.
12 Days of Christmas: This winter festival on the farm will have holiday hayrides, a gingerbread village, a Merry Market, photos with Santa and Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus. For added fees you’ll find pony rides, gem mining and face painting. Advanced tickets can be found at rapragerfamilyfarms.com. $14.95, 2 and younger free. 3-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3-7 p.m. Sunday. Raprager Family Farm, 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa. 813-922-2799.
Putt the Pier: Holiday Edition: Enjoy a 360-degree water view as you play putt-putt golf with holiday-themed obstacles surrounded by holiday decorations while listening to holiday classics. Golf balls are made of biodegradable materials in case they land in the water. Go to puttstpetepier.com to register for a time slot. $12, $5 each lost ball. 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. St. Pete Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.
Christmas Under the Moon: Enjoy a Christmas light display as you stroll through lighted paths to visit Santa on the farm. Includes hayrides, caroling, a jumping pillow, Christmas tree trail, bail zone, hill slide, swings, petting farm, cow train and hot cocoa. $12.95, 2 and younger free. 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. HarvestMoon Fun Farm, 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown. 800-373-4811.
Jingle Ball: The 93.3 FLZ Jingle Ball 2022 lineup includes Backstreet Boys, Big Time Rush, Cheat Codes, Tate McRae, Ava Max, Jax and Nicky Youre. $41-$261. 7 p.m. Friday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.
Tampa Holiday Boat Parade: Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade takes place along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. The parade begins at the southern tip of Davis Islands and travels through the Convention Center basin and up to the Heights, where the boats will turn around and head to Sparkman Wharf for judging. Free. 6 p.m. Saturday. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St. 813-221-1539.
Boca Ciega Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade: Starting at Osgood Point, the parade continues to the Municipal Marina and on to Gulfport’s Williams Pier, the casino and beach before heading to Town Shores, Kipp’s Colony, Skimmer’s Point and other communities. Free. 6 p.m. Saturday. Gulfport Municipal Marina, 4630 29th Ave. S. 727-893-1071.
Treasure Island Holiday Boat Parade: The holiday celebration begins at 5 p.m. at the Treasure Bay Recreation Facility, with the boat parade leaving at 6:20. Viewing areas are the City of Treasure Island Golf Course at Treasure Bay, along the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge and at John’s Pass. Free. 6:20 p.m. Saturday. Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis, 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island. 727-360-6062.
Redington Beach/Indian Shores Christmas Lighted Boat Parade: The parade kicks off from the Tom Stuart Causeway and runs to Caddy’s Pub restaurant for an after-party and awards. Optimum viewing locations include: ROC Community Park in Madeira Beach; the 161st Avenue causeway in Redington Beach; Del Bello Park in Redington Shores (just north of Seabreeze Restaurant); and the Park Boulevard Boat Ramp in Indian Shores. Free. 6 p.m. Sunday. ROC Park, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. 727-391-3875.
Hanukkah in the City: This year’s theme is “Fire and Ice,” with a giant ice menorah, liquid fireworks by Spheres, a fire show, Klezmer band, Hannukah gelt drop, latkes, doughnuts, raffles and a menorah lighting with elected officials. The first 50 people to RSVP at ChabadSP.com/Chanukah2022 get a free Hanukkah beanie. Free. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. South Straub Park, 250 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-344-4900.
Living Nativity: Bring the family to walk through living scenes of the Nativity story with costumed portrayals, actors and livestock. Enjoy refreshments after the walk. Free. 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-381-2499.
Classical Christmas Carols: The Florida Orchestra and conductor Michael Francis take you to Francis’ homeland for a concert that evokes a traditional English Christmas on the cobbled streets of a snow-covered village. Featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Victor Hely-Hutchinson’s Carol Symphony and an audience sing-along. Free. 8 p.m. Saturday. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Also taking place at 2 p.m. Sunday. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. 727-892-3337.
12 Bars of Christmas: Dress in festive holiday attire and join the GaYbor Coalition to hop among 12 venues with scavenger hunt clues to solve at each stop. $25. 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Bulge Apparel and Gifts, 1803 N 13th St., Tampa. 813-202-1000.
NOTE: This story has been undated to note that the Black Eye Peas are no longer on the bill for the Jingle Ball.
