A group of five performers in elaborate costumes pose on a stage bathed in dramatic blue light. In the foreground, a drag queen in a large black shag coat and red gloves sings into a microphone. Behind her, the other performers are dressed in various outfits, including a futuristic metallic silver bodysuit and a white suit splattered with fake blood. A sign in the background reads, "DIFFERENT ON PURPOSE."

Some of Tampa Bay’s best, freakiest drag performers haunt WMNF’s Halloween Ball this weekend

The headliner went viral for dressing as Mickey Mouse to pull a rainbow out of Ron DeSantis’s ass.

by Selene San Felice October 14, 2025October 16, 2025

A head-and-shoulders portrait of an Indigenous man looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He has dark hair styled in two long braids that fall over his shoulders, a mustache, and is wearing a vibrant blue patterned collared shirt with vertical white stripes. He is adorned with long, dangling earrings and a red beaded necklace with a large, dark, cutout pendant. The background is a solid warm brown.

Arts & Entertainment

3 ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Tampa Bay

They were here first.

by Sophia Lowrie October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

Group photo of eight cast members for 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,' including a man in a cowboy hat and a man holding an acoustic guitar.

Arts & Entertainment

Jobsite stages new version of haunted musical from Mellencamp and Stephen King

‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’ runs select nights Oct. 15-Nov. 9.

by David Warner October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Two people dressed in food-themed costumes stand beside creative dog costumes—a small dog in a red “pupcorn” popcorn machine and another dressed as a taco—at Sparkman Wharf’s Halloween pet costume event.

Events & Film

Sparkman Wharf brings spooky season to Tampa’s waterfront with free events this month

There’s yoga, doggy costume contests and outdoor movies.

by Sophia Lowrie October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A man wearing a black T-shirt with a red and white graphic sits in a shaded outdoor area, looking directly at the camera with a calm, confident expression. Sunlight filters through greenery in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

P. Djèlí Clark comes to St. Pete for ‘Ring Shout’ paperback release

The book talk is one of many literary events happening in Tampa Bay between Oct. 16-31.

by Maroon Stranger October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A man in vintage clothing kneels indoors, holding up a glowing red lantern. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a checkered shirt, and suspenders, with a rustic brick fireplace and wooden walls in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

The Florida State Fairgrounds’ living history museum gets spooky with ‘Tall Tales of Old Florida’ next week

Explore a 19th-century tour of Tampa’s Cracker Country spooky history museum.

by Emily McLaughlin October 8, 2025October 10, 2025

A crop of the colorful collage-style Creative Loafing Tampa Bay magazine cover featuring the headline “DREAMWEAVER.” The composition includes images of Britney Spears, Jeff Weiss, palm trees, a flamingo, flowers, cars, and retro pop-culture visuals with a pink and purple gradient background. Text reads, “Jeff Weiss finally comes to the Gulf Coast to talk Britney, American media and more.”

Arts & Entertainment

Jeff Weiss finally comes to Florida’s Gulf Coast to talk Britney, American media, and more

Caroline Calloway leads the conversation at Tombolo Books on Oct. 15.

by Ray Roa October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

A group of approximately fifteen people in festive evening wear poses together indoors, cheering and raising their hands. Two individuals are holding "Best of the Bay" award plaques. A blue and orange backdrop is visible behind them.

Arts & Entertainment

Best of the Bay winners can celebrate again, for free, at three ‘hangover’ parties

Come pick up your awards, if you didn’t get a chance to come to the Hard Rock.

by Ray Roa October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Black-and-white photo of Amanda Lear holding curved stage props, wearing a sparkling outfit and jewelry, with styled hair and a confident expression

Things to Do

‘I am a Mistery’ brings Dalí’s gender-bending muse to the stage in St. Pete next week

Who’s afraid of Amanda Lear?

by Sophia Lowrie October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Zachary Levi stars in movie based on Tampa man’s memoir, in theaters nationwide this winter

Another film based on Schuyler’s story, ‘Four Down,’ won Best Documentary Feature at St. Pete’s Sunscreen Film Festival earlier this year.

by Selene San Felice October 1, 2025October 9, 2025

A woman with blonde hair is performing on stage, smiling and posing with one hand on her head. She is wearing a shimmering orange and red bodysuit and holding a pink and purple microphone. The background is a brightly lit red and white banner.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s independent movie houses celebrate the new Taylor Swift album this weekend

Sun-Ray Cinema and Tampa Theatre host ‘Life of a Showgirl’ release parties.

by Ray Roa September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

ZooTampa’s ‘Creatures of the Night’ starts spooky season this weekend

Not the “Rocky Horror” song, sorry.

by Alisha Durosier September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Ghost hunters are taking over the historic Mari Jean Hotel for National Ghost Hunting Day

Grab your ghouls.

by Alisha Durosier September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

20 upcoming cons and festivals from antiques to zines

There’s even a con cruise.

by Samuel Edme September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

A fluffy, pink labubu toy is wearing a red and white striped headband, a dark blue shirt with a blue and white striped belt, a white apron saying "zukkus" and small round black glasses. It sits on a concrete ledge with mulch and green grass in the background, and palm trees in the distance under a bright sky.

Food & Drink Events

Labubu parties pop up at Armature Works

Congrats if you don’t know what a Labubu is.

by Alisha Durosier September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

A man with a full beard and a straw hat with a feather and a red rose is smiling while holding a beer stein. He is wearing a green and white checkered shirt with brown suspenders. Beside him, a woman with a floral wreath on her head sips from a matching beer stein. She is wearing a purple and white traditional German dirndl with a white blouse. The background is a blurry outdoor setting.

Arts & Entertainment

Oh, schnitzel: Tampa breweries offer two-week ‘Octoberquest’

Full stein ahead.

by Alisha Durosier September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Black man standing in front of dome-structured ballpark.

Arts & Entertainment

Directors of St. Pete’s must-watch Gas Plant documentary are taking ‘Razed’ nationwide

There are two more chances to watch the film this year.

by Alisha Durosier September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence host a ‘Witch’s Ball’ in Ybor this weekend

Sistaahs, let’s fly!

by Selene San Felice September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

An art installation featuring a boat pushed through a wall that looks shattered with painted cracks, as if it burst into another dimension. Colorful blankets and fabrics drape off the bed, framed pictures lie on a rock-covered floor, and a pair of slippers sit nearby.

Tampa Bay News

Free Museum Day unlocks St. Pete cultural gems this weekend

It’s the perfect reason to check out closing weekend for Nina Yankowitz’s career retrospective at MFA St. Pete.

by Alisha Durosier and Ray Roa September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a vibrant red strapless dress, sits gracefully at a grand piano. Her hands are resting on the keys, and she is looking to her left with a pensive expression. The piano is made of wood with a striking striped grain. In the background, there is a large, horizontal painting on a white wall that depicts a person's legs in high heels. A faint glimpse of a rug is also visible on the floor to the far right.

Show Previews

Pianist Oksana Kolesnikova performs in St. Pete this weekend

It’s a global feast for the senses.

by Sophia Lowrie September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

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Events & Film

Some of Tampa Bay’s best, freakiest drag performers haunt WMNF’s Halloween Ball this weekend

3 ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Tampa Bay

Jobsite stages new version of haunted musical from Mellencamp and Stephen King

Sparkman Wharf brings spooky season to Tampa’s waterfront with free events this month

P. Djèlí Clark comes to St. Pete for ‘Ring Shout’ paperback release

The Florida State Fairgrounds’ living history museum gets spooky with ‘Tall Tales of Old Florida’ next week

Jeff Weiss finally comes to Florida’s Gulf Coast to talk Britney, American media, and more

Best of the Bay winners can celebrate again, for free, at three ‘hangover’ parties

‘I am a Mistery’ brings Dalí’s gender-bending muse to the stage in St. Pete next week

Zachary Levi stars in movie based on Tampa man’s memoir, in theaters nationwide this winter

Tampa’s independent movie houses celebrate the new Taylor Swift album this weekend

ZooTampa’s ‘Creatures of the Night’ starts spooky season this weekend

Ghost hunters are taking over the historic Mari Jean Hotel for National Ghost Hunting Day

20 upcoming cons and festivals from antiques to zines

Labubu parties pop up at Armature Works

Oh, schnitzel: Tampa breweries offer two-week ‘Octoberquest’

Directors of St. Pete’s must-watch Gas Plant documentary are taking ‘Razed’ nationwide

Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence host a ‘Witch’s Ball’ in Ybor this weekend

Free Museum Day unlocks St. Pete cultural gems this weekend

Pianist Oksana Kolesnikova performs in St. Pete this weekend

He was rizzin’: Photos from the ‘Hunky Jesus & Foxy Mary’ contest at St. Pete’s Wet Spot pool bar

‘Nothing To See Here’: Tempus Projects opens two new art shows in Ybor City [PHOTOS]

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