By Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey
The 2024 – 2025 performing arts season is wrapping up, so now’s your time to catch the Richey Community Orchestra if you haven’t got your tickets already, and put an order for the last theatrical show, Little Shop of Horrors, at Richey Suncoast.
The RST will be offering a full slate of events in May, with most of those listed below. Libraries offer some special events and regular offerings such as scoring sometime in the Open Studio at the Centennial Park Branch, where patrons are welcome to use library equipment, supplies, or just the space to pursue creative endeavors.
There is also a full slate of gardening events presented by the UF/IFAS Master Gardeners, with many of the programs held at library branches – scroll down to link to that as well as programs coming up with Pasco County Parks and Rec.
And the City of Port Richey gets their Centennial Celebration going with events held in April and May, including the Mayor’s 1920s-themed ball, parade, and food truck fest.
This is just a sneak peek, mind you, so look for the complete calendars at the first of the month. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for the WWNPR biweekly newsletter and have the news delivered directly to your inbox.
At the Richey Suncoast Theatre – May 1 – 30
Richey Suncoast Theatre closes out the month with the much-anticipated production of Little Shop of Horrors (weekends May 30 – June 8), so you will want to get your tickets for that. And there’s a whole lot more happening throughout the month.
- May 1 – Writers Series
- May 2 – Comedy with Dean Napolitano
- May 3 – Elvis Tribute Concert with Matt Stone
- May 8 – Comedy with Corey Van Valin
- May 10 – Chili Poppers/Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute concert
- May 17 – Tampa Big Band Concert
- May 20 – Zozo Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert
- May 22 – Kids Night Out at the Movies
- May 24 – Concert with Hits 106
For more info on events and to purchase tickets at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, visit the RST event page.
New Port Richey Monarch Festival, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 in the center courtyard at the New Port Richey Public Library in downtown NPR | Free
Featuring educational and fun activities for all ages, including presentations by the “Milkweed Man” and the Sierra Club, Kids Yoga by Flow Yoga Studios, face painting, arts and crafts by the Pasco Fine Arts Council, sidewalk chalk, and additional vendors with butterfly art.
Richey Community Orchestra Mother’s Day Pops Dinner Concert, 1 p.m., May 11 at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey | $50
Featuring guest performers John D Smitherman & Heide Janshon performing with the Richey Community Orchestra for the last concert of the 2024-2025 season.
For tickets and information, visit the RCO website here.
City of Port Richey Centennial Events Calendar for April – May
At the Library
Check out some of what’s being offered this month, and if you are interested in attending an event or program, register now as spaces often fill up early.
- Open Studio Hours, 3 – 5 p.m. Friday, May, and 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Centennial Park Library in New Port Richey. Open Studio Hours are the ideal opportunity for patrons to use photo scanning equipment, negative scanners, mat cutter, large easels, drafting boards, art reference books, or just to use the studio space. If you have previously attended one of our Cricut or die cutter trainings, you will also be able to utilize those during this time. Patrons should bring their own projects to work on. A staff member will be available to assist and offer guidance. Patrons will be required to sign a waiver the first time they attend. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by their guardian the first time they visit, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in our makerspace at all times. Registration required. to register or for information on this and other programs, visit the Centennial Park Library website here.
- Author Fest, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Starky Ranch Library in Odessa. For information on this and other events, visit the Starkey Ranch Library events page here.
- Mother’s Day Tea Party, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Centennial Park Library. Each registration is good for 1 adult and 1 child. If you need more, please register accordingly or call the library at 727-834-3204.
- Family Silent Dance Party, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 17, with an Adults Only Silent Dance Party at the Hudson Regional Library. Registration required. Visit the Hudson Library event calendar here for more info and to register.
- See The Unbreakable Boy, from 2- 5 p.m. Monday, May 19 at the Hudson Regional Library. Visit the Hudson Library event calendar here for more info and to register.
- ASL Social, 12 – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the Starkey Ranch Library in Odessa. This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with other sign language users. We will provide refreshments and board games for your enjoyment. Please refrain from speaking and use sign language. For information on this and other events, visit the Starkey Ranch Library events page here
- Preparing a Picnic – Charcuterie Boards, 2 – 3 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Regency Park Library in New Port Richey. To register or for information on this or other programs, visit the Regency Park Library events page here.
Library Events for April 2025
Get Outdoors
Master Gardener Programs
UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Events in May include help with orchids, the dessert rose, vegetable gardening, rain barrel, planting for pollinators, mangroves, and more. For a complete list, access the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Events Calendar here.
Pasco County Parks & Rec Programs and Events
Learn how to make a terrarium, Beauty Berry Bug Spray, or weave pine needles into a basket at Jay B. Starkey Park. Go on a Mother’s Day Archery Outing at Crews Lake Wilderness Park. Go on a foraging hike. Just some of the special events happening in May. Note that there is a fee for most events. To register or for more info, visit the Pasco County Outdoor Adventures event page here.
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