Juneteenth Celebration
7 p.m. Friday, June 19. Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. This second annual Boots on the Ground Juneteenth experience will again be hosted by comedian Rudy Wilson. New this year, guests can expect live performances, the gospel sung by Evangelist Janice Nunn Nelson, and even a special performance by Mime-N-Authority. There will be audience participation, giveaways, lessons in African American history, and more. Free.
Summer Safety Family Community Event
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 20. HCA Florida Sunlake Emergency, 18810 State Road 54, Lutz. The Summer Safety event will include a wide range of hands-on activities for families to participate in, including safety stations and emergency vehicle touch a truck. Community partners will be onsite sharing safety tips for families. This includes a drive-up area where families can receive a certified car seat check.
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the raw energy of Led Zeppelin’s live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from major outlets. $32–$47.
THURSDAY
Senior Game Day
12:30-3:30 p.m. June 18. Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey. Held every Thursday. Come and enjoy all kinds of board and card games. Games are provided and you’re welcome to share one of your own. Everyone is welcome, the center is a very friendly group and willing to teach. 727-844-7703.
The History of Emancipation and Juneteenth
5:30-6:30 p.m. June 18. New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Experience the powerful story of freedom’s long journey in an engaging presentation that brings to life key milestones and the often-overlooked individuals who shaped America’s path toward justice.
Motion on the Square
6-8 p.m. June 18. Railroad Square, downtown New Port Richey. A free bi-weekly summer event series every other Thursday in June and July. Coach Q will lead “Next Move Youth & Teen Sessions” at 6 p.m., which includes fun, high-energy movement experiences designed to build confidence through dance and music for youth and teens. Then at 7 p.m., “Line Dance on the Square” offers beginner-friendly line dancing and community movement for all ages.
The Tarpon Springs Fishing Club
6-8 p.m. June 18. Tarpon Springs Rec Center, 400 Walton Way. The Tarpon Springs Fishing Club, Inc., a 501(c)3 whose focus is to teach fishing to families and is open to the public, invites the community to meet and learn from Tarpon’s own Capt. Cory Palmer. Meets on the third Thursday of each month. www.tarponspringsfishingclub.com
Survivors of Suicide Grief Support Group
6:30-7:30 p.m. June 18. Oasis Coffee Spot, 9213 Little Road, New Port Richey. A peer-led support group for family members, friends, co-workers, and loved ones of individuals who lost their lives to suicide. This group aims to provide a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings, and gain support from each other. Meets the third Thursday of the month. 727-859-3768.
Side Splitters Comedy Club presents: Ken Miller
7:30 p.m. June 18. Side Splitters Comedy Club at the Grove, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. In just a few short years, Miller has stormed through the ranks of comedy. He is now touring as a headliner and is one of Florida’s funniest comics. https://sidesplitterscomedy.com
FRIDAY
Summer Reading Quest
10-11 a.m. June 19. Zephyrhills City Hall, 5335 Eighth St., second floor. Join the library this week for a presentation from the Pasco County Fire Department. Learn all about how our neighborhood heroes keep our community safe. Learn about fire safety and see equipment demonstrations. Sign up for the reading quest on Beanstack and log your minutes to be entered into a drawing for awesome prizes. Summer Reading Quest is held each Friday in June/July.
Senior Social
3 p.m. June 19. B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd. Join B&B Theatres every Friday for fun card games with the 50 and older community. Come alone or bring a few friends. Instruction available for all games. Free to play. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Florida Orchestra Petting Zoo
3-4 p.m. June 19. South Holiday Branch, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. The Instrument Petting Zoo offers young children and their families an opportunity to see, touch, hear, and play the instruments of the orchestra. This program provides a unique, free opportunity for children to deepen their understanding of the orchestra. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is intended for children in grades K-3.
Pop Music Dinner/Dance
5 p.m. June 19. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey. Held the first and third Friday of each month. Enjoy pop, country, ’50s and ’60s music. Donation is $4. Food available for purchase at 5 p.m. 727-868-5744.
Dinner with John T.
5 p.m. June 19. Oasis Coffee Spot, 9213 Little Road, New Port Richey. Every Friday, John will entertain you with songs you know and love, as well as an occasional introduction to a classic song you may not have heard yet.
Karaoke Nights
7-9 p.m. June 19. Shops at Wiregrass Center Court, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Guests can sing their heart out while listeners grab some light bites or drinks from nearby eateries. Karaoke is free. Normally presented every third Friday of the month. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended.
Willybuilt Meet
7-9 p.m. June 19. The WingHouse Bar & Grill, 6515 US Highway 19, New Port Richey. Willybuilt Friday weekly car meet, no burnouts, no revving, no crazy loud music. Come out to have fun and enjoy the cars and people who all share the same passion for cars.
SATURDAY
Fresh Market at Wiregrass
9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 20. The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Held the first and third Saturday of the month. Featuring over 50 vendors located on Paseo Drive in the heart of the shopping center. Guests can expect to find a variety of locally grown produce and take-home foods. The market also features local artists showcasing their creative efforts and eco-friendly products.
Oldsmar Saturday Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20. City Hall - East Lot, 100 State St. W., Oldsmar. Support local vendors while enjoying fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food. Presented by the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Saturday Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 4424 Friendly Way. Visit a vibrant outdoor market experience filled with gifts, baked goods, home decor, and your favorite local small businesses just in time for the holidays. Every first and third Saturday of the month.
West Pasco Model Train Club
10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 20. 11441 Osceola Drive, New Port Richey. Check out the West Pasco Model Train Club’s open house event. Visit WPMRA.org for more information. The club is also on Facebook and YouTube.
Mac Stone
10:30-11:30 a.m. June 20. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa. Come meet Mac Stone, National Geographic Photographer. Stone is an award-winning photographer and author of “Everglades, America’s Wetlands.” Stone will share stunning imagery and powerful stories from Florida’s wild landscapes. Enjoy door prizes and exclusive book signings. Doors open at 10 a.m. First-come, first-served seating.
New River Garden Club
10:30 a.m.-noon. June 20. New River Branch, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel. Join the garden club in a fun DIY project involving hanging planters from recycled water bottles. Pre-cut bottles, string, and painting materials will be provided. No registration required.
Margaree’s and Sonny Oden’s Combined Jam
1 p.m. June 20. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey. The Jam, which is held each Saturday, includes country, bluegrass and gospel music. Everyone is welcome. Donation of $4 at the door; musicians are free. All proceeds go to the church. 727-355-2290.
SUNDAY
Docent-Guided Tour
3-5 p.m. June 21. MAPS Museum, 7650 Orchid Lake Road, New Port Richey. Take a tour with museum director Charles Zidar. Check out all of the amazing things the MAPS Museum has to offer. Tickets must be purchased before noon the day of the tour. Online registration only. $15-$20. www.mapsmuseum.org
MONDAY
Walk & Talk Club: Extra Mile
10-11 a.m. June 22. New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey. Join the library for a weekly walk discovering different destinations around the city. This week, celebrate National Iced Tea Month with a trip to The White Heron Tea & Gifts. Tea Sommelier Kelly Hackman will demonstrate how to brew a proper iced tea and provide samples of some delicious blends. The walk will begin and end at the New Port Richey Public Library. Meet in the courtyard.
Mahjong
12:30-3:30 p.m. June 22. Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey. Held every Monday. Games are open to beginners and seasoned players. Mahjong sets are provided, bring your Mahjong card. 727-844-7703.
Parkinson’s and Other Neurological Disorders Exercise Program
2 p.m. June 22. Galen Wilson Senior Center, 8600 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey. Every Monday and Wednesday, certified trainer Sarita Machado provides a structured exercise program to work on the physical effects of Parkinson’s. During the same time, caregivers can meet and discuss the questions that come up with others who are experiencing similar situations. $5. For information, call 727-644-4555.
Republican Club of Central Pasco
6:30 p.m. June 22. Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments with the meeting to follow. Meets every fourth Monday of the month. 813-817-3011
American Legion Post 108 Monthly Meeting
7 p.m. June 22. Plantation Palms Golf & Country Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Interested in finding out how to get involved with the American Legion? Come check out the monthly meeting, held every fourth Monday. Contact Commander Don Hinst for more information, 813-786-4965.
TUESDAY
Tasty Tuesdays Local Organic Market
9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 23. Outside the New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Each Tuesday, enjoy products from local organic growers in an open-air courtyard, and learn about growing and preparing your own. The day includes lectures and demonstrations; check out non-GMO, heirloom seeds at the Library Seed Bank. Accepts EBT/SNAP benefits. Visit Facebook for more information.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
10-11:30 a.m. June 23. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Every Tuesday, meetings are held in the Father Joseph E. Bearmount building. The first meeting is free, and you will find the TOPS members encouraging, inspiring, and motivational. Call TOPS Chapter leader John at 210-865-1870.
Bingo
5:30 p.m. June 23. John Nelson Memorial Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29, 4300 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Every Tuesday, evening early bird game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the regular session begins at 6 p.m. The snack bar provides food and drinks for purchase. 727-992-1499.
Suncoast Harmony Chorus
6:30 p.m. June 23. Salishan Gracious Living, 191 Astaire Lane, Spring Hill. Suncoast Harmony Chorus is the place to be if you love singing. Practices are weekly. For more info, contact Cindy at 352-597-4376 or visit www.suncoast-harmony.com
Dade City Photo Club
6:30-8 p.m. June 23. The ABL, 14135 Seventh St., Dade City. Join fellow photographers for the inaugural meeting as the group comes together to share ideas, showcase favorite photos, and connect with others who share a passion for capturing the world through a lens. Bring your camera and your favorite photograph of Dade City, or simply your favorite photograph, and be part of the beginning of a new creative community in East Pasco.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Music Jam
Noon-2:30 p.m. June 24. Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey. Held each Wednesday. Music is country, bluegrass and gospel. Everyone is welcome. Plenty of seats and a big dance floor. 727-389-6000.
LOOKING AHEAD
America’s 250th Birthday in Our National Parks
5:30-6:30 p.m. June 25. New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Penny Musco, author and former Artist in Residence at the National Park Service’s Homestead National Historical Park, presents a compelling look at the events leading up to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Through stories tied to National Park Service sites across the country, Musco explores the people, places, and moments that helped shape the nation’s founding.
Tales of Tarpon
7 p.m. June 25. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36 N. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. In celebration of America’s semiquincentennial, the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, in cooperation with the city of Tarpon Springs, will host a series of dynamic speakers. This week, Dale Terrell will discuss the “Power of Place.” Free. 727-937-8997.
Sertoma: Hearing Screenings for Children
10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 26. New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida will be on site to offer free hearing screenings before and after story time today.
Spill the Tea Book Club
3-4 p.m. June 26. Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 8th Street. Join fellow readers at the library for a riveting discussion. This month’s featured book talk will be “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” by Benjamin Stevenson.
Friday Moonlight Market
5-9 p.m. June 26. The Hub at Bexley, 16954 Focus Loop, Land O’ Lakes. Every 2nd and 4th Friday. This is a kid-friendly and pet-friendly event that promises something special for everyone. Don’t miss out on this festive, community-filled evening. Enjoy live music, grab some delicious grub, and explore a variety of vendors offering everything from jewelry and soaps to pastries and unique decorations.
Fourth Friday Bazaar
6-10 p.m. June 26. Downtown New Port Richey’s Railroad Square, Nebraska Avenue between Adams Street and Grand Boulevard. The bazaar will feature artisanal artists, makers, bakers and local businesses selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork and gifts.
Rahn Hortman: Clean Not Soft Comedy
8 p.m. June 26. Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Rahn’s laid-back style has earned him millions of views on social media and the title of Creative Loafing’s “Best Stand-Up Comedian.” Rahn has mastered the art of finding humor in tough, real-life situations. $26-$32. www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com
Fourth Saturday Gathering
8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27. Kohl’s, 3979 Van Dyke Road, Lutz. A monthly gathering at the Kohl’s parking lot. Informal and free, at the Northgate Square Plaza. Shopping, restaurants, Publix and a gas station. Get out of the house and hang out a while with local car enthusiasts. Projects welcome.
Free Food Giveaway
10 a.m. June 27. Mount Moriah AME Church, 722 S. Disston Ave., Tarpon Springs. Mount Moriah AME Church hosts a free food giveaway the last Saturday of every month.
Conor Knighton
10:30-11:30 a.m. June 27. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa. Come meet Conor, CBS Correspondent and author. Knighton will take you on a journey through U.S. national parks. Experience a compelling mix of humor, storytelling, and insight from his bestselling travel memoir. Enjoy door prizes and exclusive book signings. Doors open at 10 a.m. First-come, first-served seating.
Zephyrhills Summerfest Fireworks Show
2-9:30 p.m. June 27. Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills. Kick back and enjoy an amazing fireworks display with friends and family. Bring your lawn chairs and good vibes for a fun evening under the stars. Don’t miss out on all the delicious food vendors, shopping market, sponsored giveaways, contests, entertainment, cool treats, and so much more. https://tinyurl.com/mryptnbk
Hometown Extravaganza
4-9 p.m. June 27; and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28. Sims Park, New Port Richey. New Port Richey is going bigger and better than ever for America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s celebration is now a two-day event packed with family fun, live music, and patriotic pride. https://tinyurl.com/rk7hswsh
Absolute Journey Tribute LIVE
5 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 27. Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Experience the most authentic Journey live show in a night of heart-pounding energy, flawless precision, and the soaring 80s arena magic of one of rock’s most iconic bands. Tickets start at $31. www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com
Cornhole Tournament
1 p.m. June 28. Beef O’Brady’s Dade City & Dade City Tap House & Spirits, 14136 7th St. Tournaments held every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Cash prizes. Registration opens at noon. 352-567-4136.
Boom on the Bayou
6-10 p.m. June 28. Waterfront Park, 8119 Old Post Road, Port Richey. Come and celebrate Independence Day early with music, food trucks, and vendors. A fireworks show will light up the night sky beginning at 9 p.m. Public parking is limited. Bring your blanket and lawn chair. No coolers, backpacks or alcoholic beverages permitted.