Playmakers: Michael Kimmel at the Tampa Jewish Book Festival
Michael Kimmel on the Jewish entrepreneurs who built the American toy industry, with a deli dinner. Glazer JCC, $28.
- When: 2026-11-01 4:00 PM
- Where: Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
- Neighborhood: South Tampa
- Category: Arts & Culture
The Tampa Jewish Book Festival hosts sociologist Michael Kimmel and Playmakers, the story of the Jewish immigrant entrepreneurs who helped create Mattel and Hasbro and classics like Barbie, G.I. Joe, and the Teddy Bear. Expect a deli dinner, a lively presentation, and a playful trip through the toys that defined generations. Tickets are $28, and the festival runs Oct 25 to Nov 1 with more author events at the Glazer JCC.
Cost: $28. Phone: 813-264-9000. Address: 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606. Details: https://jewishtampa.com/jbf