Close-up portrait of comedian Johnny B wearing black-rimmed glasses and a red Adidas hoodie, making a playful surprised face while tugging on his collar, set against a purple background.

Year after year, Tampa Bay comedian Johnny B keeps leveling up

He’s Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s best comedian of 2025.

by Michael Murillo September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Johnny B named Best Comedian in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s Best of the Bay 2025.

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Comedians have figured out how to sell-out giant venues, and Tampa’s Amalie Arena is on the forefront of the trend

Shane Gillis plays a sold-out show this weekend, with gigs from Nate Bargatze, and others coming down the pipeline.

by Michael Murillo February 28, 2025August 1, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay’s unholiest comedy showcase celebrates second anniversary this weekend

by Michael Murillo November 14, 2024May 23, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Side Splitters’ comedy hurricane benefit shows kick off in Wesley Chapel this weekend

The shows are on Saturday and then move to Tampa on Wednesday.

by Michael Murillo October 26, 2024December 6, 2024

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‘Beige gay’ comedian Jeff Klein will record his special at Ybor City’s Commodore theater

‘Fatty Gay’ goes on tape over two Sundays in September.

by Michael Murillo August 14, 2024July 1, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

‘White trash’ Clearwater comedian John J. Murray releases ‘Rhinoceros’ on Amazon Prime

He plays Mickey Quinn’s in Seminole on Aug. 17.

by Michael Murillo August 14, 2024May 16, 2025

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Expat Tampa comedian Cam Bertrand comes home for one-off on Thursday

A local appearance is a rare thing these days, but Bertrand is looking forward to it.

by Michael Murillo July 31, 2024April 10, 2025

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‘Nut up or shut up’: Tampa comedian Law Smith is finally filming a special

His birthday party and taping is ths month at The Gimmick

by Michael Murillo June 13, 2024June 17, 2025

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Tampa Bay comics remember G. David Howard, who called himself ‘the funniest man alive’

by Michael Murillo March 5, 2024August 5, 2025

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Tampa Improv comedy club is now called ‘Funny Bone’

Turns out nothing’s changed but the signage.

by Michael Murillo December 18, 2023August 5, 2025

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Inaugural Sunshine Comedy Festival comes to Tampa Bay this January

Headliner talent like Jeff Dye, Mike Cannon, and Troy Bond are coming along with homegrown national acts like J.B. Ball.

by Michael Murillo December 18, 2023October 18, 2024

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Benefit show raises $7K for beloved Tampa comedian Steve Miller

‘I felt like I got to go to my own funeral, but everyone was happy.’

by Michael Murillo November 29, 2023July 19, 2025

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Benefit show aims to raise money for, and spirits of, Tampa Bay comedian Steve Miller

Miller was diagnosed with stage-two bladder cancer earlier this year.

by Michael Murillo November 21, 2023April 24, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Sunshine and Coconuts: A tale of two St. Pete Beach comedy clubs

For years, 5501 Gulf Blvd. was home to a comedy club that had multiple shows every week. And it still is.

by Michael Murillo October 13, 2023July 20, 2025

Best of the Bay

Best Comedian

Mike Rivera

by Michael Murillo September 27, 2023May 10, 2025

Best of the Bay

Best Comedy Club

Side Splitters

by Michael Murillo September 27, 2023July 5, 2025

Best of the Bay

Best Up-and-Coming Comedian

Gordon Dixon

by Michael Murillo September 27, 2023July 13, 2025

Best of the Bay

Best Weird Show

Unholy Comedy

by Michael Murillo September 27, 2023May 26, 2025

Best of the Bay

Best Comedy Open Mic

DeBine Brewing Company

by Michael Murillo September 27, 2023September 16, 2024

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Mike Calta taps local comic Tom Wise to open this weekend’s ‘Calta Comedy Circus’

Wise supports national touring acts in Clearwater.

by Michael Murillo August 31, 2023June 18, 2025

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