The 200 block of South Tampa’s Howard Avenue has a big weekend planned for people who love putting their phones down. That’s because three businesses contained within neighboring bungalows have combined forces to form “The House of Analog.”
Located at 211 & 213 S Howard Ave., The Paper Seahorse, Noisy Crane Tea House, and Itimpi Books make up a triumvirate ready to celebrate parchment, tea leaves and stepping away from the internet connection.
A daylong grand opening happens on Saturday, giving visitors a chance to do bookish things, read, write, drink tea and look someone in the face during a conversation.
“That philosophy now expands through The House of Analog, a shared environment where complementary businesses and experiences invite visitors to linger rather than rush, participate rather than scroll, and engage with objects, ideas, and one another—more intentionally,” organizers wrote in a press release.
The opening is a big win for Paper Seahorse owners Tona (pictured) and Randy Bell, who took a chance on the block 12 years ago.
Festivities include five hours of tea tastings with Noisy Crane founder KC Cavanaugh, plus watercolor, handwriting, crafts and typewriter activities, along with literary programming from Itimpi Books, the newest business to open at the address.
See more bookish events, along with a listing of the best things to do across Tampa Bay from Nov. 5-11, below.
Book Discussion: “Killers of a Certain Age” by Deanna Raybourn Thursday, Nov. 5. 11 a.m. No cover with registration. Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, Tampa
Book Discussion: “None of This is True” by Lisa Jewell Thursday, Nov. 5. 2 p.m. No cover. Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, Valrico
October Book Club: “Friday Black” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Thursday, Nov. 5. 6 p.m. $25 & up. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. mfastpete.org
Off the Page: Robert K. Wittman, New York Times bestselling author of “Priceless” Thursday, Nov. 5. 6 p.m. No cover. Selby Library, Sarasota
Book Discussion: “Cow Creek Chronicles” by Gregory Enns Saturday, Nov. 7. 3 p.m. No cover with registration. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa
Book Discussion: “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins Saturday, Nov. 7. 3 p.m. No cover with registration. Seminole Heights Branch Library, Tampa
Book Lounge first anniversary celebration with visiting authors Alicia Thompson/G.M. Fairy/Rebecca Rennick Saturday, Nov. 7. 12 p.m. No cover with RSVP. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. thebooklounge.com
Book release: “Pelican” by Adam Hadden and Jimmy Lannon Saturday, Nov. 7. 8 p.m. Free. The Bends, St. Petersburg
Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time (Book release party) Saturday, Nov. 7. 1 p.m. No cover with registration; waitlist open. East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor. eastlakelibrary.org
Healing the Witch Wound with Danica Banes & Jillian Abby Saturday, Nov. 7. 3 p.m. No cover. Bookends Literature & Libations, Ybor City
Indigo Hands – Storytime and Activity with Sita Singh Saturday, Nov. 7. 10:30 a.m. No cover with RSVP. Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg. tombolobooks.com
Local Author Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7. 11 a.m. No cover. Palm Harbor Library, Palm Harbor. palmharborlibrary.org
St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest Saturday, Nov. 7. 11 a.m. No cover. Woodson African American Museum of Florida, St. Petersburg. culturedbooks.org
Vicki Sokolik (Local author chat) Saturday. Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, Pinellas Park
Book Lounge first anniversary celebration with visiting authors Elise Kova/Sarah Penner/Grace Reilly Sunday, Nov. 8. 12 p.m. No cover with RSVP. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. thebooklounge.com
David Kushner in conversation with Dr. Hillary Van Dyke Sunday, Nov. 8. 3 p.m. $6.71 & up. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. oxfordexchange.com
EC Book Club: “Monstress Vol. 4: The Chosen” by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda Sunday, Nov. 8. 4:30 p.m. No cover. Emerald City Comics, Pinellas Park. emeraldcitycomics.com
And If I Die Before I Wake – An Evening with George M. Johnson Monday, Nov. 9. 7 p.m. $35 & up. Coastal Creative, St. Petersburg. tombolobooks.com
Book Discussion: “Beautyland” by Marie-Helene Bertino Monday, Nov. 9. 6:30 p.m. No cover with registration. Seminole Heights Branch Library, Tampa
Book Discussion: “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong Monday, Nov. 9. 7 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview
Marla Miller (Book talk) Monday, Nov. 9. 1:30 p.m. No cover. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa
Portkey Books Fantasy/Sci-Fi Book Club: “Moss’d In Space” by Rebecca Thorne Monday, Nov. 9. 6:30 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Portkey Books, Safety Harbor. portkeybooks.com
Book Discussion: “The Paris Novel” by Ruth Reichl Tuesday, Nov. 10. 11 a.m. No cover. Lutz Branch Library, Lutz
OE Book Club: “Angel Down” by Daniel Kraus Tuesday, Nov. 10. 6:30 p.m. $32.64. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. oxfordexchange.com
“Prioress” by Kara Reynolds (Book release) Tuesday, Nov. 10. 6 p.m. $10 & up. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. thebooklounge.com
Latiné & BIPOC Book Club: “Please Don’t Go” by E. Salvador Wednesday, Nov. 11. 6:30 p.m. $31. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. thebooklounge.com
Ales & Tales Book Club: “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong Thursday, Nov. 12. 6 p.m. No cover. Stilt House Brewery, Palm Harbor. palmharborlibrary.org
THEATER
Jobsite Theater: Misery Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 8. $47.40 & up. Jaeb Theater at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Sophisticated Ladies Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 22. $21 & up. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota
Hamilton Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 8. $75 & up. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
The Cottage Select times and dates Sunday-Sunday through Dec. 13. $60. Early Bird Dinner Theater, Clearwater
Meteor Shower Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 22. $20 & up. American Stage, St. Petersburg
The End Slavery Monologues Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday. $30. Stageworks Theatre, Tampa. stageworkstheatre.org
The Da Vinci Code Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-Dec. 6. $25 & up. freeFall Theatre, St. Petersburg
Noises Off Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-15. $31.75 & up. Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey
Peter and the Starcatcher Select performances Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-22. $19-$92. Shimberg Playhouse at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Shakespeare in the Courtyard Saturday, Nov. 7. 2:30 p.m. No cover. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, Odessa. wesleychapeltheatergroup.org
Regrets Only Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 5-15. $25 & up. The Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg
Rise! The Rock Musical Sunday, Nov. 8. 2 p.m. $15. The Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg. thefhm.org
A Bodega Princess Remembers (Florida premiere) Select times and dates Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-21. $30 & up. First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park, Pinellas Park
Destroying David Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 12-22. $21 & up. The Off-Central, St. Petersburg.
A&E
Dalí: Disruption + Devotion (Panel discussion) Thursday, Nov. 5. 8 p.m. No cover with registration. Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg. thedali.org
Hillsborough County Fair Select times Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 5-15. $10 & up; no cover for 6 and under. Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover. hillsboroughcountyfair.com
Remix: C Paul Jennewein Thursday, Nov. 5. 6 p.m. $55. Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa. tampamuseum.org
The Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban art exhibition Opens Friday, Nov. 6. No cover. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, St. Petersburg. stthomasstpete.org
Soldier’s Lens 2026 Opening Reception Thursday, Nov. 5. 5:30 p.m. $12. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Ybor City. fmopa.org
Dalí: Disruption + Devotion (Opening celebration) Friday, Nov. 6. 8 p.m. $50; $35 for members. Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg. thedali.org
Dunedin’s Premier Art Weekend: Deck the Halls & Walls 40th Annual Holiday Show Friday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m. $15; no cover for members. Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin. dfac.org
Mix-Conceptions: The Art of Tim Gibbons Opens Friday, Nov. 6. 12 p.m. No cover. Pinellas Ale Works, St. Petersburg. pawbeer.com
No Snow – All Show: Art Unleashed for the Holidays Friday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m. No cover. Brenda McMahon Gallery, Gulfport. brendamcmahongallery.com
Art & Ales (live painting competition) Saturday, Nov. 7. 12 p.m. No cover; VIP options available. Tidal Brewing Company, Spring Hill. rootscreativeco.com
Dalí: Disruption + Devotion Opens Saturday, Nov. 7. Included with admission. Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg. thedali.org
Dunedin’s Premier Art Weekend: 62nd Annual Art Harvest with Larry Moore Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8. 10 a.m. No cover with RSVP. Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin. dfac.org
Glow and Gather Saturday, Nov. 7. 7 p.m. $50 & up. Glass Studio at Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg. moreanartscenter.org
Godzilla & Kaiju Celebration Saturday, Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. imaginemuseum.com
Masquerade in Motion A Community Celebration Saturday, Nov. 7. 12 p.m. No cover with registration. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. mfastpete.org
Naturally Vibrant: Elizabeth Barenis Exhibit & Art Sale Saturday, Nov. 7. 6 p.m. Free. Beach Art Center, Indian Rocks Beach. beachartcenter.org
Tribal Burn: Pirates Seize the Night Saturday, Nov. 7. 8 p.m. $30 & up. Sacred Lands, St. Petersburg. hipexpressions.com
Wine Down & Paint: Thanksgiving Plate or Wine Glass Painting Saturday, Nov. 7. 2 p.m. $34.24 & up. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. aspirationswinery.com
The Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection Monday, Nov. 9. 6 p.m. No cover with registration. New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa
Tibetan Sand Mandala Creation Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 9-10. 10 a.m. No cover. Drong Ngur Jangchubling, Wesley Chapel. dnjus.org
FILM & TV
Tampa Animation Festival Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 5-8. No cover. Ferman Center for the Arts at Charlene A. Gordon Theater, Tampa. tampaanimationfestival.com
LEARN
A (Not So Critical) History Of Art Thursday. Nov. 5. 12 p.m. No cover. Clearwater Main Library, Clearwater. myclearwaterlibrary.com
An Overview to Historic Sanborn Maps Friday, Nov. 6. 4 p.m. No cover. Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, Tampa
Art in Action: Adding Texture to Paintings with Paula Roy Friday, Nov. 6. 1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. DRV Gallery, Gulfport. drvgallery.com
How to Start Beekeeping Saturday, Nov. 7. 3:30 p.m. No cover. Lutz Branch Library, Lutz
Introduction to Joomchi with Stasha McKnight Saturday, Nov. 7. 1:30 p.m. $80. Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg. moreanartscenter.org
Open House with the Largo Historical Society Saturday, Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. Historic Feed Store and Museum, Largo. largoarts.com
Sewing Machine 101 with Carolyn Kospender Saturday, Nov. 7. 12 p.m. $60. Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg. moreanartscenter.org
4th Annual ¡VIVA! Speakeasy Soirée Saturday, Nov. 7. 6:30 p.m. $35 & up. J.C. Newman Cigar Company, Tampa. ybormuseum.org
Jewelry Making Workshop Sunday, Nov. 8. 1:30 p.m. $38.50. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. aspirationswinery.com
Dungeons & Dragons Dicemaking Monday, Nov. 9. 6 p.m. No cover with registration; waitlist open. East Community Library at SPC, Clearwater. myclearwaterlibrary.com
King Philip’s War 1675-1676: Causes & Consequences Monday, Nov. 9. 1 p.m. No cover. Largo Public Library, Largo. largopubliclibrary.org
Gouache Workshop with Janie Haskins Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 10-11. 9:30 a.m. $225. DRV Gallery, Gulfport. drvgallery.com
The Great War: World War I, The Original Veterans Day with Alan Kay Tuesday, Nov. 10. 2 p.m. No cover. East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor. eastlakelibrary.org
A Thinker’s Haven Discussion Group Tuesday, Nov. 10. 1 p.m. No cover. Seminole Community Library, Seminole
Bonsai & Brews Wednesday, Nov. 11. 7 p.m. $80. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg
6th Annual CAC Florida Climate Conference Thursday, Nov. 12. 9 a.m. $109 & up. Selby Auditorium at USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus, Sarasota. theclimateadaptationcenter.networkforgood.com
Revolutionary Remembrance: Painting Toy Soldiers Workshop Thursday, Nov. 12. 6 p.m. $15. Dunedin History Museum, Dunedin. dunedinmuseum.org
Writer’s Workshop | Experimental Poetry Thursday, Nov. 12. 5:30 p.m. $20; $10 for members. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. mfastpete.org
MARKETS & RETAIL
Briar Creek Phase I Bazaar Community Sale Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7. 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. No cover. 100 Briar Creek Boulevard, Safety Harbor
Tampa Plant Market Pop-up Friday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m. No cover. Common Dialect Beerworks, Tampa. thecactusmoon.com
OSHNA Neighborhood Yard Sale & Rummage Sale Saturday, Nov. 7. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Corner Club, Tampa. oldseminoleheights.org
Pirates, Parrots & Paradise Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8. 11 a.m. No cover; VIP option available. Coachman Park, Clearwater. mypromotions.com
Regal Railways Model Train Show & Sale Saturday, Nov. 7. 9 a.m. $6: no cover for 12 and under. St. Jerome Catholic Church Parish Hall, Largo. regalrailways.com
St. Pete Neighborhood Market Saturday, Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. The Chattaway, St. Petersburg
WMNF’s Annual Record & CD Sale Saturday, Nov. 7. 11 a.m. $5 credits available in advance. WMNF Broadcast Studios, Tampa. wmnf.org
New Moon Makers Market Sunday, Nov. 8. 3 p.m. No cover. Allendale United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg. newmoonmakersmarket.com
NEWS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Pinellas Dems District 60 November Meeting Monday, Nov. 9. 6:30 p.m. No cover with registration. Pinellas County Democratic Party Headquarters, St. Petersburg (Hybrid option available). pinellasdemocrats.org
Monthly Meeting – District 59: Democracy in Action Tuesday, Nov. 10. 5:00 p.m. No cover with registration. Acropol Family Restaurant, Largo. pinellasdemocrats.org
North Tampa Dems Election Celebration Party Tuesday, Nov. 10. 6:00 p.m. No cover for members; $10 for guests. Acropolis Greek Taverna, Tampa. Ntd.blue
PRIDE
Lick and Flick: Sapphic Dive-In Movie Night Monthly Mondays. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover. Cocktail St. Pete, St. Petersburg
PFLAG Wesley Chapel: Come Out for a Bite Second Monday of each month. 7 p.m. No cover. Rotating locations in Wesley Chapel/Pasco County (check @pflagwesleychapel for monthly location)
Equality Florida Community Phone-Banking Wednesdays. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. Brandon Christian Church, 910 Bryan Rd., Brandon
Drag Queen Bingo feat. Stephanie Stuart Every second Wednesday. 7 p.m. $10. Emerald Coast Brewing Company, New Port Richey
AFK: Nerds Night Out at The Ball Wednesdays. 8-10 p.m. No cover (two-drink minimum). 21+. The Ball, St. Petersburg
Drag Bingo w/Alexa at Mad Hatters Kava Bar Wednesdays. 9-11 p.m. $10 (10 games). Mad Hatters Kava Bar, St. Petersburg
SPORTS
2026 Harvest Jam Saturday, Nov. 7. 10:30 a.m. No cover to spectate; $30 & up to participate. Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa. skateparkoftampa.com
6th Annual ‘Raise a Racquet’ Fundraising Event benefiting the SVB Tennis Foundation Saturday, Nov. 7. 5:30 p.m. $80. Mouratoglou Academy of Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills. svbtennisfoundation.org
Notre Dame v Miami Watch Party Saturday, Nov. 7. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Petersburg
Springboks vs Italy (Watch party) Saturday, Nov. 7. 7:30 a.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport
South Florida Bulls Football vs Memphis Tigers Thursday, Nov. 12. 8 p.m. $26 & up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
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This article appears in Oct. 29 – Nov. 04, 2026.
