A close-up of a smiling older Black man and a woman embracing cheek-to-cheek at an outdoor gathering. The man wears a red hat, glasses, and a prominent cowrie shell necklace with a large Ankh pendant. The woman wears an elaborate, tall red headwrap and a vibrant top featuring African-inspired geometric patterns in yellow, green, and black. String lights glow in the background against a twilight sky.

St. Pete Youth Farm hosts a free first night of Kwanzaa party next week

Habari Gani?

by Selene San Felice December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

A vibrant night scene captures a massive crowd gathered for an outdoor concert and celebration. Above the stage, which is bathed in red light and marked with a banner reading "NYE 2025," colorful fireworks explode in the dark sky. String lights drape over the audience on the right, while the water on the left reflects the blue and green ambient lights of the venue.

Arts & Entertainment

The 15 best New Year’s Eve parties around Tampa Bay

Themes range from space sluts to swing dancing.

by Selene San Felice December 15, 2025December 29, 2025

A display of approximately thirty diverse butterflies and moths is pinned in rows against a white background. The collection features insects of varying sizes and vibrant colors, including a large pale green moth in the center, flanked by species with iridescent blue, bright yellow, and patterned wings. Text at the bottom identifies the image as "Assorted Lepidoptera in the University of Texas Insect Collection," noting it was arranged by Julia Suits and photographed by Alex Wild.

Arts & Entertainment

Deviant Libation hosts a gay bug market in Tampa next weekend

It’s kind of a bug deal.

by Selene San Felice December 9, 2025December 19, 2025

A line of wooden reindeer cutouts stands on a grassy lawn at night, each decorated with a red bow and green wreath around its neck. They are connected by a string of white Christmas lights acting as reins. In the background, several Christmas trees are illuminated with colorful lights and bright orange star toppers, creating a festive park scene.

Food & Drink

A new Christmas food fest premieres in St. Pete next weekend

‘A Taste of the North’ takes over Spa Beach at the St. Pete Pier.

by Selene San Felice December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

A heavily faded, sepia-toned vintage black-and-white photograph of a large cast or studio group from the mid-20th century. The subjects are formally dressed, with some standing in rows and two seated figures in the foreground, and the image is marked by blemishes and water stains.

Arts & Entertainment

For centennial finale, St. Pete City Theatre recreates its own 1940s ‘Christmas Carol’ WSUN broadcast

It shows select nights Dec. 12-21.

by David Warner December 6, 2025December 8, 2025

Two performers embracing on a dark stage lit by warm spotlights, likely from a holiday production. The person on the left has long, curly hair and wears a white lace overlay, while the person on the right wears a green knit beanie and a collared shirt. Small, illuminated Christmas trees stand on the set behind them.

Arts & Entertainment

Four holiday theater productions to check out in Tampa Bay

More ‘Caol’ing, plus an adaptation of an O. Henry classic.

by David Warner December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

A close-up theatrical shot of two musicians. One person, wearing an earth-toned outfit, is singing and playing a large acoustic guitar, while the other person, in dark jeans and a sheer top, holds a small fiddle or violin and looks off to the side.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete’s American Stage puts a 21st century twist on a holiday classic

VIP tickets for ‘The Magi’ allow audience members to sit at one of five tables on stage, complete with table-side service.

by David Warner December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

A performer with dark hair styled up and red lipstick sings with an open mouth, holding a black microphone. Warm bokeh lights and a bright blue vertical beam of light are visible in the dark background.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete’s freeFall Theatre is going longer and stronger for its 2025 rendition of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Four singers will be onstage along with Matthew McGee.

by David Warner December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

An individual, identified as Juan Rodriguez, performing as a Foley artist on stage. The person, wearing a fedora and a graphic t-shirt, holds up a heavy metal chain in the air while looking towards it. A piano, a microphone, and various sound props are set up around them.

Arts & Entertainment

Jim Sorensen presents his favorite parts of ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Tampa

The music and most of the sound effects will be handled by Juan Rodriguez.

by David Warner December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

A black-and-white historical photograph depicts a man holding a large hose, spraying a pile of snow or ice into a wooden enclosure on a city street at night. A large crowd of adults and children stands behind the enclosure to watch the event. In the background, illuminated storefronts and theater marquees are visible, including one advertising the Gary Cooper film "Man of the West" and another reading "Butlers".

News & Views

Comedians recount Tampa’s 1958 ‘Snow Show’ disaster next week

Oh, snow…

by Selene San Felice December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Two women smile and wave while participating in an outdoor race. The woman on the left wears a blue shirt, glasses, and a headband with reindeer antlers and ornaments, while the woman on the right wears a black shirt with the text "I'M ONLY A MORNING PERSON ON" and a Santa hat headband. Both are wearing race bibs for a "Hot Chocolate 15k/5k" event, with other runners visible in the blurred background.

Arts & Entertainment, Events & Film, Sports & Recreation, Things to Do

Hot chocolate lovers run through Downtown Tampa next weekend

You don’t have to sweat for the free Hot Chocolate Expo.

by Selene San Felice December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

A high-contrast photo capturing the face of a subject at a formal event. The light source is coming from the side, highlighting the cheekbones and giving the subject's hair a rich color. The background is dark and abstract.

Arts & Entertainment

Crispin Glover will perform and meet Tampa fans for three nights starting Thursday

He’s at Sun-Ray Cinema Dec. 4-6.

by Matthew Moyer December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A performer with elaborate red hair and dramatic makeup plays a black electric guitar on an outdoor stage in the rain. They are wearing a red, crystal-encrusted bodysuit with gold detailing and a black harness featuring a lightning bolt strap. Raindrops are visible against the background of trees and a building, where a "POOL RULES" sign can be seen in the lower right corner.

Arts & Entertainment

How St. Pete’s Discord Addams riffed her way to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

After a decade of auditioning for the megahit show, Addams is finally a ‘Ru girl.’

By Evelyn Long/The Sapphic SunDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A shot from the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas:" Two female Who characters with distinctive facial prosthetics and elaborate hairstyles look at one another with expressions of shock or surprise. The woman on the left wears a brown dress with a white lace collar and a green brooch, while the woman on the right wears a dark patterned dress and a festive red and green beaded headband. In the foreground, the blurry green fur of the Grinch is partially visible.

Arts & Entertainment

How the Grinch’s gay moms gave us hope for Christmas

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) will always be the ultimate LGBTQ+ Christmas movie.

By Evelyn Long/The Sapphic SunDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A woman with long, dark curly hair, wearing a beige fedora with flowers and dark sunglasses, smokes a large cigar while attending an outdoor event. She wears a black sparkly top and holds a plastic bag, while another person nearby holds cash.

Arts & Entertainment

Ybor City Cigar Festival brings international stogie-lovers to Tampa Bay this weekend

Smoke ’em if you got ’em.

by Selene San Felice December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

A split image featuring a portrait of author Jean Meltzer on the left, smiling with wavy brown hair and wearing a dark blue top. On the right is the cover of her book, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah, depicting illustrated characters on a teal background with holiday motifs like menorahs and snowflakes.

Arts & Entertainment

Author Jean Meltzer joins a Hanukkah dinner party in Tampa this weekend

Her latest book puts a Jewish twist on ‘A Christmas Carol.’

by Selene San Felice December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete’s minor celebrities try drag at The Wet Spot this weekend

The holi-gay show, ‘Yule Be Gagged,’ benefits Winter Pride.

by Selene San Felice December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

See inside swanky Hyde Park homes this weekend

Tampa’s most coveted neighborhood opens its doors once a year.

by Selene San Felice December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

A smiling Santa Claus waves from a parade float, dressed in a red suit with gold trim and white gloves. He stands behind a railing draped with purple, green, and gold beads, with pine trees and a modern blue glass building visible in the background against a clear sky.

Arts & Entertainment

A Santa parade takes over downtown Tampa this weekend

It’s before the city’s Christmas Tree lighting and holiday movie in the park.

by Selene San Felice December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Three performers dressed in elaborate, frightening Krampus costumes stand together in a street setting. They are wearing thick, shaggy fur suits and terrifying masks with large horns. The figure on the left has a long tongue sticking out and holds a bundle of birch branches; the center figure features curved ram-like horns and a bearded mask; and the figure on the right has a white face with sharp teeth and reaches out with a clawed hand. A crowd is visible in the blurred background.

Arts & Entertainment

Krampus punishes naughty kids this week in Pinellas Park

The German American Society of Pinellas County gets horny for the holidays with Krampusnacht.

by Ray Roa and Chelsea Zukowski December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Events & Film

St. Pete Youth Farm hosts a free first night of Kwanzaa party next week

The 15 best New Year’s Eve parties around Tampa Bay

Deviant Libation hosts a gay bug market in Tampa next weekend

A new Christmas food fest premieres in St. Pete next weekend

For centennial finale, St. Pete City Theatre recreates its own 1940s ‘Christmas Carol’ WSUN broadcast

Four holiday theater productions to check out in Tampa Bay

St. Pete’s American Stage puts a 21st century twist on a holiday classic

St. Pete’s freeFall Theatre is going longer and stronger for its 2025 rendition of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Jim Sorensen presents his favorite parts of ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Tampa

Comedians recount Tampa’s 1958 ‘Snow Show’ disaster next week

Hot chocolate lovers run through Downtown Tampa next weekend

Crispin Glover will perform and meet Tampa fans for three nights starting Thursday

How St. Pete’s Discord Addams riffed her way to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

How the Grinch’s gay moms gave us hope for Christmas

Ybor City Cigar Festival brings international stogie-lovers to Tampa Bay this weekend

Author Jean Meltzer joins a Hanukkah dinner party in Tampa this weekend

St. Pete’s minor celebrities try drag at The Wet Spot this weekend

See inside swanky Hyde Park homes this weekend

A Santa parade takes over downtown Tampa this weekend

Krampus punishes naughty kids this week in Pinellas Park

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

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