Behold, a list of pre-Christmas events in Tampa Bay! We’re in the final run-up to Christmas and while there’s plenty of holiday-themed events on this week’s list, there’s plenty of live music, non-tinsel-laden parties and other things to do in Tampa Bay. Take a look at our massive list of (what we think are) the best Tampa Bay events on tap this week. Click on the event’s name to get more info, and we’ll see you after the fat man comes to town.
C’s Sanga’s Lounge B-Day Jam w/C-Ren? & Friends @ SKD Entertainment Soundstage
Dec. 19
Photo via Hanifah Griffith c/o Gasparilla Music FestivalChristmas Movie Night Series: Elf
Dec. 20: 7-9 p.m.
Photo via The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf ClubNova Noel 11 in St. Petersburg
Dec. 20: 6 p.m.
Photo via pexels.comRaw Holiday Stuffing + Truffles
Dec. 20: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Photo via PixabayEmperor X w/Alexander And The Grapes/Vetnough @ Microgroove
Dec. 20
Photo via Facebook/Emperor XWinter Solstice at First Unity in St. Petersburg
Dec. 21: 7 p.m.
Photo via Mike Peel, via Wikimedia Commons/CC4.0Winter Solstice at The Ale & The Witch in downtown St. Petersburg
Dec. 21: 8 p.m.-11:53 p.m.
Photo via Maliz Ong/publicdomainpictures.netMinnesota @ Crowbar
Dec. 21
Photo via Facebook/MinnesotaSullivan King w/G-Rex @ The Ritz Ybor
Dec. 21
Photo via Facebook/Sullivan KingElfin Clearwater
Dec. 22: 6:30 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., film
Photo via production stillLight Up the Dark: A Winter Solstice Celebration for Families at The Body Electric Yoga Company in St. Petersburg
Dec. 22: 6 p.m.
Photo via pixabayThe Market Holly Jolly Bazaar at 81Bay Brewing
Dec. 22: 12-5 p.m.
Photo via pixels.comDinner with The Grinch at The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas in Tampa
Dec. 8, 15 & 22: 5-9 p.m.
Photo via pxherePleasures w/King Complex/Ortotasce @ The Bends
Dec. 22
Photo via Brian MaharHowie Day @ The Attic at Rock Brothers Brewing
Dec. 22
Press PhotoDaryl Hance Powermuse w/Mountain Holler @ The Blue Note
Dec. 22
Photo via Corey WoodruffWolf-Face w/Très Bien/Wet Nurse @VFW Post 39
Dec. 22
Photo via Marlo MillerWhite Christmas at Tampa Theatre
Dec. 23: 3 p.m.
Production stillSWIMM w/The Jackettes/Jordan Esker & The Hundred Percent @ Fubar
Dec. 23
Press PhotoLocale Market
179 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
Centerpiece proteins, small bites and a plenty of sides make up the chef-driven holiday catering menu. A few options are spiral-cut brown sugar ham, ricotta meatballs and bourbon barrel-smoked short ribs. Pickup goes down Dec. 23 and 24.
Photo via Locale MarketChristmas in the City
Dec. 24 & 25: 4-9 p.m.
Photo via PixabayChristmas Eve dinner with Mrs. Claus at The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas in Tampa
Dec. 24: 5-9 p.m.
Photo via pxhere.comChristmas in the City
Dec. 24 & 25: 4-9 p.m.
Photo via PixabayChristmas Day buffet at The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas in Tampa
Dec. 25: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Photo via publicdomainpicturesUnder the Covers @ Fubar
Dec. 21
Photo via Sub PopCirque du Soleil Crystal
Through Dec. 23
Photo by Matt BeardMoat Water Beer Release @ The Bricks Ybor
Dec. 21
Photo by Ray RoaZitro in Euro @ The Bunker
Dec. 21
Photo ? ZitroCheese Board & Natural Wine Pairing Workshop
Dec. 22: 5-7 p.m.
Photo via Alexis Quinn Chamberlain3rd Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party!
Dec. 22: 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Photo via Meaghan HabudaIt’s a MOOOOOving Party!
Dec. 23: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Photo via Unsplash
