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History As A Joke

History as a Joke: Hockey

History as a Joke: Hockey serves up the surprising history of the sport with humor, storytelling, and a distinctly Tampa point of view, proving that hockey and laughs thrive right here in the heat.

History as a Joke: Snow Show

Laugh your way into the holidays with Tampa comedians Johnny B, John J. Murray, and Matt Fernandez, joined by the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell. This one-night show revisits Tampa’s infamous 1958 Snow Show, blending humor and history for a festive night you won’t forget.

History as a Joke: Baseball

Step up to the plate for History as a Joke: Baseball, an evening program set for Thursday, May 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. Join comedians Johnny B, John J. 

History as a Joke: Gasparilla

Join comedian Matt Fernandez and the History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell for an entertaining look at one of Tampa’s most iconic celebrations — Gasparilla. Blending humor with historical insights, they’ll explore 

History as a Joke: Football in Tampa

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. for “History As A Joke.” Comedian Matt Fernandez and historians will dive into Tampa Bay’s football history. Each program