Rare Bird Art Studio

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2.2 mi

My first Sip-n-Paint experience was intoxicatingly fun. Ok, excuse the pun .. haha! Seriously, it…read morewas a lot of fun and to think I was feeling anxious especially after my grand entrance as I tripped in through the doors a little late to boot. Of course, the artist attendant was super accommodating, thankfully, my area was already setup. The artist attendant helped me into my apron and I received one drinking ticket which of course, a Mimosa is perfect on a Saturday afternoon. The artist attendant help me catch up, you select your paint colors and dab them on a plate used as your palette. Our art teacher took her time and both made sure to walk the room to provide extra help or tips. It's really cool you can "bump up" or customize your piece of wood art too. They're so helpful and friendly which helps cut the edge for anyone that may feel overwhelmed. Halfway through we get an artist break to replenish our liquids, snack or just to mingle around with your group or meet new people. I was surprised how nice and supportive people you never met before are, perhaps, it's the atmosphere. While you paint, they play some cool tunes and with drink in hand.. well, it's hard not to loosen up and your creative side seeps out onto the wood or canvas. In my case, we selected the class painting "Welcome Home" wreath on wood. It was great to see how each art turned out. For me, I changed "Welcome Home" to "Happy Campers" with a small drawing of our truck & trailer. This is more fitting since the Hubs and I are Happy Campers after all :) The art attendant & teacher were super encouraging and I received many compliments from my fellow class members. In the class, I met many other people either part of a group of friends, mom & daughter, grandma and grandchild, or just individuals by themselves... well, it was a pretty fun class and Budget friendly too. This art studio offered a "BOGO" special and my cost was $22~ (I was 1 of 6). At the end of our 2hr~ class, we took fun-silly pictures and of course, the class picture. The art attendant was nice enough to take a picture of our group however, they do a great job capturing photos of you while working as well and later check out their Facebook page to see your class photos! Definitely a 5 star first time experience for me.

My daughter loves to paint. We had her 12th birthday party here and it was so much fun! Our…read moreinstructor was amazing and patient with the kids. She even stopped to help some of them. My first time painting and I absolutely loved it. My husband and I will have to go back for a date night!

Everyone in the class with their masterpieces

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Painting with a Twist

(9 reviews)

2.4 mi

Had a great experience! Super cool experience, very friendly staff and loved the wine selection!read more

Such a fun time here. My mom and I had been hanging on to a gift card for the longest (like at…read moreleast two years +), so FYI they don't expire. Keith and Megan were very helpful. It was a full class, if you need help they're willing to help. Maybe one more assistant so these two don't get overwhelmed or someone does feel like they can't receive assistance. We played a little game of heads/tails for fun & someone won a painting. Birthday people also were able to take home an additional painting. My mom and I opted to do candle making beforehand, so get there at least thirty minutes before to pick your smells, labels, etc. They have at least 15+ scents to chose from and you can select multiple, we both selected three. They preselect your seats. This location is not BYOB, if it's alcohol, but there is a bar with wines, seltzers, and beers. They do not have any nonalcoholic beers/wines, but there is sodas. I was able to bring my nonalcoholic beer from home, though because no alcohol content but the plaza does not allow you to bring alcohol from home. The two hours wasn't quite enough time to finish my piece, but they weren't super strict on rushing us out. They have cubbies to put your things, wash station, drying station for paint, and they accept walk in's.

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The Drawing Point

(1 review)

2.4 mi

Whether you want a cool, different way to celebrate in your life or bond with a group like booking…read morea themed paint party, or you have a budding artist whose talent you wish to encourage, this is the right place. The location for genuine private one-on-one art lessons is comfortable, serene and homey -- because it IS a home! I love to unwind while my loved one receives individual art instruction from the fantastic teacher Mr. Robert, who is gentle and encouraging each time. Enjoy soft music, fresh scents and be surrounded by the lovely decor and works of art while you wait. Meanwhile students learn at their own paces, trying various art styles in a variety of traditional artistic media from pencil to oils to the humble crayon. When students grow from stick figures to full-color depth-filled landscapes in a short time, you might want to enroll, too! Proprietors Diane and Bob Carter have been so kind to me and my family through the years, working to accommodate my schedule, keeping communication always open, hosting awesome parties. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Private Paint Parties! Have a fun night out with Family, Friends, Date Night, Co-workers, Holidays…read moreor Special Occasions. Also at The Drawing Point, we specialize in Private Art Drawing Lessons by appointment only. Our sessions are broken down into either 30 minute or 60 minute sessions once a week. Our students have the opportunity to learn the elements of Art, how to properly draw in two and three dimensional form (using a variety of media such as Graphite Pencil, Watercolor Paint, Colored Pencil, Water-Color-Pencils, Chalk Pastel) and most of all building self-esteem through Art.

Paint Class Valrico Charlie Brown

Moon Lit Cherry Blossoms

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3.0

(4 reviews)

8.8 mi

I'm so glad Temple Terrace has an event space that I can host mom meet ups, children events,…read moreparties and more! The owner, CJ is easy to work with and is open to fun ideas and creative ways to ensure the best outcome for your event. The rooms are spacious and can easily accommodate 25-50 per room. You are allowed to bring in outside food which is amazing and helps keep your cost down. If you're not interested in hosting an event you can check their event calendar and participate in their weekly events of candle making, crafting, painting classes and much more! More reasons why I love this space: plenty of parking, clean environment and easy to work with staff. Definitely consider them for hosting your next event!

DONT GO HERE. They Wouldn't let us cancel DUE to a FAMILY EMERGENCY, would not answer the phone or…read moreany form of communication when trying to cancel The customer service is Rude and not welcoming.

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Wine Glass Class!!

Classpop!

4.6

(8 reviews)

10.8 mi

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the sushi making class with Chef Stephen. He made the class very…read moreinteractive and fun to learn. I appreciated that this class was small and intimate. You can tell Chef has a passion for this because he made sure we all knew what we were doing, we could ask as many questions as we liked and he even provided me some short cuts on how to prepare certain things. He has a Gnocchi class coming up and I'm looking into signing up for that. I would highly recommend him.

I recommend the class I booked because of the chefs their interaction and the great experience I…read morehad. I find the website challenging and the knowledge of the people on the phone very minimal.

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Let's Create Studio

2.5

(2 reviews)

2.2 mi

We scheduled an appointment to make candles. Upon our arrival, they tried to upsell us to other…read morecreative projects, however we stuck with the candles. it was fun until the end. There was no preparation before hand so the wax was not melted when it came time to pour. We had to wait while it melted. We ended up leaving without our candles. We had to return to pick them up in a couple days. We were told that they would be ready upon our return. They were not.

I bought a Groupon for a shattered glass art workshop. The description on the website states…read more"explore techniques to enhance texture, color and depth". I emailed the studio and was instructed to come to an open studio session. It was free style. The staff was polite, but it is not a workshop. I thought I would learn the craft, including how to mix resin. If I had known that it is studio time with supplies added I would have found a picture, sketched it at home on my own 11x14 canvas (which is $15 extra) and brought in other media to complete my project. Example: twigs and leaves brought from home and make glass birds to sit on the branch. I know they don't make much off of Groupon, but I use Groupon to try new places, not for the cheap deal. A true workshop would have resulted in my repeat business.

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Sun Ray Cinema

4.6

(28 reviews)

12.7 mi

I don't write reviews. Not because I don't have anything to say about a place, but because other…read morepeople usually have already said it. In this case though, I'm making an exception because everyone in the Tampa Bay area needs to know about this gem. It's on the second floor of the parking garage at University Mall. Which means you need to navigate around what is left of the mall. There's a separate entrance so you don't have to set foot in the mall itself. The decor is Pee Wee's playhouse and is just as delightful as you would think it would be. They are the top of the game when it comes to special appearances (Kevin Smith was there for two nights, John Waters, Lydia Lunch, Amy Goodman and Todd Solondz have all done Q&As there, just to name a few. Will Oldham has one coming up in September before his performance on the other side of the bay) They show the blockbusters you can see everywhere, but they mix it in with indie films and documentaries that you would have to be in NYC or LA to see otherwise. They also specialize on showing movies on FILM. If you love watching actual film, this is the place that is showing the love! The ticket prices are cheap. The seats are comfortable. The staff is absolutely amazing. The food is far better (and affordable!) than it has any right to be at a movie theater, and they bring it to your seat. There are a TON of vegan options! Which is pretty rare when it comes to going to the movies. It's not just my favorite local movie theater; it's become one of my favorite places in the Tampa Bay region.

This theater space has Gone Through It over the last 10-20 years. Like most malls, University has…read moremade loads of changes and is practically a ghost town while transitions happen and the theater often suffered. But Sun-Ray moving in definitely pushed it in the right direction. Now there are a few other ''dine-in" restaurants in the Tampa area and they're great, sure, but I don't want to donate plasma to be able to afford a movie and a meal. No worries about that at Sun-Ray! The food is insanely reasonably priced. No, the options aren't "heirloom tomato and burrata on a wagyu burger", but there are some really fun options and a LOT of vegetarian and vegan friendly choices. And the popcorn, man, I'd skip the movie and just come in to buy some popcorn. They have a make-your-own popcorn station for goodness sake. While one of those big chain theaters is charging you $3 for a sampler size of popcorn seasoning you can get at Walmart, Sun-Ray has an entire bar of seasonings, add ons, butters, oils... You can also load your popcorn in yourself so you can even layer the flavorings. It's ALSO super reasonably priced with one free refill included! They do also have cocktails and mocktails to enjoy your movie with a bit of fun, and they do specials to add to the bigger movies. As for inside the theater, I read a few people complain that the seats don't recline. I'm honestly okay with that because, you know...eating. And the chairs are super plush, the kind you just sink in and nestle into. I love that a lot. The spacing was pretty comfortable, lots of room for guests and servers to walk in front of you. I also really liked that instead of Big Corporation Showings before the trailers start, they were showing fun videos and local ads. To be entirely honest, I'm not likely to go back to those big name theaters very often now. I'm hooked. (And not just for the popcorn but honestly, mostly the popcorn)

Great seats & tray tables for service

Sun-ray cinema

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Pro Karting Experience

4.5

(89 reviews)

25.8 mi

Pro Karting Experience is a no-frills karting facility. You drive up, bring or rent a go kart, and…read morego racing! The staff is incredibly friendly. They also care about their equipment and the experience of their guests. I have not had a bad experience here yet. The first Sunday of every month, they host Toddlerdega, or an event where you can bring your own power wheels vehicle and younger kids can drive around the track. The event is from 9-11 am. The cost is $5 per driver and if you need to rent a power wheel for the day, it's an additional $20 for the session. The kids have such a great time and the other parents who attend have all been nice to meet. This is a good time to meet other parents with kids the same age (it's so hard as an adult to meet new people). Towards the end of the session, all of the kids can line up and participate in a grand prix. Recently, there's been so many participants that they've been racing kids by category. It's nice for a place to be so accommodating to toddlers. Our friends are planning a birthday party there. I'm excited to see what the experience will be like.

On Sunday afternoon, while the family was visiting, we took them to the Pro Karting Experience. We…read morefirst parked, then went to their office to fill out paperwork and watch the safety video. We paid $20 for a single ride, plus $6 for registration and a helmet cover. Next, we went back to the building where the go-karts are kept. We put on our helmets and waited for our turns. The karts here are well maintained with great track layout. The karts are gas-powered and very easy to speed on the track. During our time riding, we really enjoyed the variety. The track boasts a mix of turns and straight stretches, providing plenty of opportunities for overtaking. The staff is very friendly, and the karts are great. ProKarting is a fantastic spot for family fun, and it's a great place to celebrate special occasions as well.

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AMC Riverview 14

3.2

(59 reviews)

7.3 mi

During my weekend here, we decided to go see the new spider man movie and this location was…read morerecommended by a friend. Friendly staff, great concessions and clean theater , I give it this AMC theatre experience a 9/10. My only complaint was it took forever as the ticket kiosk didn't update seating correctly so I had to change my tickets for the next movie to have side by side seating. I am not a huge Spider-Man fan but the movie was good.

Clean, comfortable seats, friendly staff, and mostly good movies - my own fault for choosing a…read moreso-so movie :)

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Desoto Speedway

4.4

(7 reviews)

32.6 mi

Loved it had an amazing time great for all ages...really recommend going for there Christmas lights…read moreyou'll love them

A great place to let Freedom rip! Cars…read more Entertainment Reasonable Beer and Food Prices Bartle Skeet

Can you smell the freedom?

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The NEW owner, of the FREEDOM FACTORY

Dinosaur World

4.0

(296 reviews)

8.4 mi

my son & i came here to celebrate a bday party & it was such a good time! the entrance leads you…read moreright into the gift shop (parents be aware) - but the process was seamless to enter. there was a whole room w/ animatronic dinosaurs that moved - the boys loved that! there is a shaded patio w/ lots of seating for eating & a splash pad right next to it too. they had a food cart & some other options for snacks as well. the playground was extensively built & the park itself is a generous size. they had neat attractions such as gemstone panning, fossil digging, & a rideable dinosaur cart as well as a train! we had so much fun celebrating our friends & my son said he couldn't wait to go back again. see yall soon !!

Beware! Today my daughter was playing at the splash area and suddenly started screaming that she…read morewas bleeding. There was a screw tucked between the tiles and she cut her foot! The young manager was called and he seemed overwhelmed with what to do with a crying child. Really just overwhelmed with the situation. Overall I'm disheartened by the response by the team because as my daughter was limping through the souvenirs, she really wanted a toy. But all the manager offered was a small discount. My daughter kept apologizing like she was the one who did something wrong when it's their fault she cut her foot by not keeping chairs and materials safe. It was a $10 toy. It's not like we demanded refunds or free tickets for a future visit. And they couldn't be bothered to help her trip end on a good note. It's it like we did something wrong. No one expected a screw to be sticking up in the splash pad area! Thank you for nothing.

John Hankla collection, a limited time event attraction

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Premiere Cinemas

3.5

(33 reviews)

10.3 mi

Clean movie theater, seating was comfortable, theater tickets are very affordable. My husband are…read moredating again at age 64. We could not have picked a nicer theater.

Can't see the screen from any seat if you recline your seat. Only the front rows enjoy the true…read moreview. It's maintained as a decent theatre but the seating is awful.

Ghostbusters car in Plant City. Who ya gonna call?

Cheryl Johnston & Debbie Howell appreciated the hospitality offered by Marcus Beaufils & his Premiere Cinema Plant City team.

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Tampa Bay History Center

4.4

(93 reviews)

10.3 mi

What a fun Museum type of place to go. We got in with our NARM membership so there wasn't any…read moreadditional fee. I loved how interactive the place is. There are so many videos and hands on activities. They have a rope tying station, They have stations where you lift the flaps and you can learn more. When they talk about the orange groves you walk into a little building front. Inside they have more information. When you learn about the shipping industry you walk into a shipping crate and there is a little interactive video. When you learn about the ships that carried cargo they have a room you go into and they have a video. You choose what route you take on the monitor and then it tells you a story with live action about where you go into a room and they have a video presentation. Spoiler alert, there are pirate ships involved. It has multiple screens and you feel like you're in a Hollywood live action movie. This place is a must see for those history buffs and those that like to be entertained and enjoy interactive exhibits.

We've visited the museum a few times now. It's so much fun bringing guests here to get a first hand…read morelook into the rich and diverse history of the Tampa Bay. Great spot to bring kids to.

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