Five activities to do during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend

As the long weekend approaches PO’P has got students covered with what they could occupy their time with.

 

Star Wars: The Force Awakens @ Mosi

If fans of this new Star Wars film were pleased with the movie, they will want to be sure to hit up Mosi’s IMAX Dome during the MLK weekend as Mosi runs the movie all throughout the weekend. With adult tickets costing $14.95 and times ranging from 2 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., it is an affordable and flexible activity for the long weekend.

Times: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

4:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

10:15 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.

Location: Museum of Science and Industry

Dates: January 10th – January 20th

 

Salvador Dali Museum

This museum, dedicated to the Salvador Dali’s work, holds a variety of oil paintings, photographs, sculptures, and many other art forms. The museum currently holds candid photographs of the Dali’s life, all taken by Dali’s friend Robert Descharnes, French photographer. Located in St. Petersburg one could enjoy the museum in the afternoon and then tour the small shops and St. Petersburg’s waterfront in the evening, or vice versa. Free tours, with admission, such as gallery, architecture, and audio are provided. Visit http://thedali.org/visit/tours/#sthash.5ddy4AQu.dpuf for more information.

Cost: $17 for students (Ages 13-18)

Parking: $10

Times: Daily Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: Salvador Dali Museum

 

Dolphin Cruise from the Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay

This cruise tours the waters of Port Tampa Bay as attendee’s see Atlantic Bottle-nosed dolphins and other Florida sea life, including manatees, turtles and birds. This cruise tour also includes free admission into the Florida Aquarium. Tours leave at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and last about 75 minutes.

Cost: $37.49 per person.

Location: Florida Aquarium

For more information visit, http://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductDetail?product=3590ECO&d=34678&aidSuffix=l3.

 

USF Women’s Basketball vs. East Carolina Pirates Women’s Basketball (January 17, 2016)

With tickets costing $10 – $25 for ideal seating, this game is affordable. Also it is a great way for sporting fans to shake things up and watch a sport other than football.

For more information on tickets visit, http://www.ticketmaster.com/usf-womens-basketball-vs-east-carolina-tampa-florida-01-17-2016/event/0D004F3EF79FA75B?artistid=840368&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7&bba=0.

Location: USF Sun Dome

Time: 2 p.m.

 

Escape Room

This exciting room test individuals quick and smart thinking as they attempt to solve puzzles and riddles to escape the Room, all in fewer than 60 minutes. With up to eight people in a group, this is a great way to bond with friends or family while stimulating the mind.  

For booking visit, https://www-151g.bookeo.com/bookeo/b_tampabayescaperoom_start.html?ctlsrc=1452466243972&src=02a.

Cost: $28 per person