# Event Details

- **Event Name**: After Dark
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Some invitations arrive in the mail. The best ones are whispered.

After Dark is a speakeasy-inspired celebration where spirited libations, captivating entertainment and an air of intrigue set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

Beginning at 8 p.m., guests enjoy exclusive access to cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, themed entertainment and silent auction bidding, all before the celebration expands at 10 p.m., when Gala for Straz Center* attendees join for desserts, dancing and late-night revelry.

Stylish and spirited, After Dark blends the excitement of a night out with the opportunity to support world-class performances, arts education and community engagement programs that enrich lives throughout our region.

If you’re interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities or how to get involved, please contact us at rsvp@strazcenter.org.


*If only attending After Dark, a ticket to Gala for Straz Center is not required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/after-dark/200030638450454
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tampa
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Straz Center for the Performing Arts
- **lat**: 27.95170540526
- **long**: -82.464108467102
- **full address**: Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602-3720, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is After Dark being held?
  - **A:** After Dark takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602-3720, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing After Dark?
  - **A:** After Dark is organized by Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Straz Center for the Performing Arts's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Straz Center for the Performing Arts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Straz Center for the Performing Arts has 291+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Straz Center for the Performing Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** After Dark is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If After Dark sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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