Lakeland native plays Elder Smith in ‘Book of Mormon’ coming to Sarasota this month

The show returns to the Van Wezel Dec. 9–14 after its sold-out run in 2016.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

The dramatic "Barricade" scene from the musical Les Misérables, showing actors on a darkened, smoky set, with one actor (Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras) standing atop the debris and holding a large red flag.

‘Les Misérables’ is back in Tampa, and a man from Wellswood stage manages the whole thing

For a guy who has spent half his life living out of a suitcase, Davis talks about Tampa with the softness of someone who chooses it.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay’s best Christmas lights for holiday season 2025

by Riley Benson and Selene San Felice November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Before Tampa stop, Macaulay Culkin talks fatherhood, power and his other favorite Christmas movies

‘I can’t tell you how many times people have said, “I made the mistake of showing my kid that movie.”‘

by Selene San Felice November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

A sunny outdoor festival scene in a park featuring a lounge area with modern, white, rounded furniture and tall, ribbed lamp structures set up on the grass. A crowd of attendees sits and relaxes on the chairs and sofas, while others walk through the event. In the background, rows of white vendor tents are visible under a clear blue sky, and a few dogs can be seen accompanying their owners.

Arts & Entertainment

Shopapalooza returns with local artisans and skunk petting in St. Pete this weekend

Shop local, or else.

by Alisha Durosier November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

This weekend is your last chance to check out Sanding Ovations in Treasure Island

They’ll stay sanding until January (if weather permits).

by Alisha Durosier November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

A close-up of a character dressed as The Grinch, featuring green textured skin, intense yellow eyes, and wild tufts of facial hair. He wears a traditional red Santa hat and suit with white fur trim and flashes a mischievous, toothy grin. The background is dark but illuminated by soft, out-of-focus blue, green, and red Christmas lights.

Arts & Entertainment

Kids can roller skate and snowball fight with The Grinch in Tampa this week

Oh, the Who-manity.

by Selene San Felice November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Opera conductor Andrew Bisantz, wearing a dark polo shirt and glasses, gestures with his right hand over a music stand during a rehearsal, with gray stage curtains behind him.

Arts & Entertainment

Tension drives Opera Tampa’s ‘Turn Of the Screw’

Tampa Bay Arts Passport dives deep into Britten’s masterpiece, showing twice this weekend.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Two opera singers stand on a stage set to resemble a snowy, dark graveyard with mausoleums and a gate. The man wears period clothes with a vest and white shawl, and the woman wears a long blue shawl and dress.

Arts & Entertainment

Opera Tampa’s 2025-26 mainstage season kicks off this weekend

‘Turn Of the Screw’ is first in line for a season focused on the supernatural.

by Marty Clear November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

A large group photo of approximately 50 people gathered outdoors in front of an industrial building with blue siding. An open garage door behind the group reveals large stainless steel brewing tanks. To the left stands a blue tent labeled "City Bike Tampa," and to the right is a black tent for "Coppertail Brewing Co." The diverse crowd is dressed casually, with some holding beverages, and includes people sitting on the ground in the front row, next to a child on a small bicycle.

Arts & Entertainment

Hunt for holiday groceries and get a bike ride in at Cranksgiving Tampa this weekend

That’s poultry in motion.

by Alisha Durosier November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

A portrait of an older woman with short white hair leaning against a textured stone wall. She wears a light grey scarf over a black top and looks off to the side with a calm, contemplative expression. The background is softly blurred, showing vibrant yellow and orange autumn foliage.

Arts & Entertainment

Poet Lennie Hay comes to Jack Kerouac’s St. Pete house this weekend

Join the Caffeinated Poets Society.

by Alisha Durosier November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

A vibrant night market scene bathed in moody purple and blue light. Under a tent, a group of young people gathers around a vendor's booth. A glowing orange lantern hangs in the center near a person wearing a brown jacket with a fur collar, while two others in black shirts converse and inspect an item. In the background, a wicker screen and other market tents add to the lively atmosphere.

Arts & Entertainment

Gainesville’s Bazar À La Carte night market makes its Tampa premiere this weekend

How bazaar, how bazaar.

by Alisha Durosier November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Three people in distinct costumes pose together in a convention hall aisle. On the left, a person with blue-streaked hair wears a black goth outfit with a red harness and spiked collar. In the center, a person in dark fantasy attire features scale mail shoulder armor, heavy black face paint, and holds a tall spear. On the right, a person wears a relaxed, earth-toned bohemian outfit with a long patterned skirt and scarf.

Arts & Entertainment

Oddities & Curiosities Expo returns to Tampa this weekend

Stock up on taxidermy and haunted dolls for the year.

by Alisha Durosier November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Felt artist Lucy Sparrow returns to Tampa Bay with St. Pete ‘Quick Shop’

She felt that.

by Alisha Durosier November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with short, brown hair and large, light-framed glasses, posing in front of a geometrically patterned backdrop of purple, blue, and red squares.

Arts & Entertainment

Interview: A battle-tested Margaret Murray talks reinventing Creative Pinellas

Arts Annual happens in Largo on Friday, Nov. 21.

by Jennifer Ring November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Fest supports a bloody good cause in Tampa this weekend

When life hands you tomatoes…

by Selene San Felice November 10, 2025November 13, 2025

A street-level shot of a large, colorful mural on the side of a modern white building. The mural features a highly stylized, intricately patterned pink and red flamingo walking left against a bright teal background with small clouds. Parts of trees frame the image, and a green "2 HR PARKING" sign is visible in the foreground.

Arts & Entertainment

Shine Mural Festival wraps up with a party in St. Pete this weekend

More fun than watching paint dry.

by Selene San Felice November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Ghostfest haunts St. Pete’s historic Roser Park this weekend

Watch out for those “mini lights.”

by Selene San Felice November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

A low-angle action shot captures a group of runners as they burst forward from the starting line of a race. A large teal banner on the right reads "START" vertically in white letters. A young person in a red t-shirt and green shorts is in the foreground, mid-stride, surrounded by other competitors. A palm tree is visible in the background under an overcast sky.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete Run Fest takes over downtown this weekend

It’s finally cool enough to go for a run without instantly passing out.

by Selene San Felice November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

A full shot at night of three people posing and smiling in front of a large, three-dimensional sign that spells "TAMPA." The sign's large, blocky letters are wrapped in strings of multi-colored holiday lights, and palm trees are visible in the background against the dark sky.

Arts & Entertainment

Three ways to start celebrating the holidays in Tampa this weekend

Let it (fake) snow.

by Selene San Felice November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

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Events & Film

Lakeland native plays Elder Smith in ‘Book of Mormon’ coming to Sarasota this month

‘Les Misérables’ is back in Tampa, and a man from Wellswood stage manages the whole thing

Tampa Bay’s best Christmas lights for holiday season 2025

Before Tampa stop, Macaulay Culkin talks fatherhood, power and his other favorite Christmas movies

Shopapalooza returns with local artisans and skunk petting in St. Pete this weekend

This weekend is your last chance to check out Sanding Ovations in Treasure Island

Kids can roller skate and snowball fight with The Grinch in Tampa this week

Tension drives Opera Tampa’s ‘Turn Of the Screw’

Opera Tampa’s 2025-26 mainstage season kicks off this weekend

Hunt for holiday groceries and get a bike ride in at Cranksgiving Tampa this weekend

Poet Lennie Hay comes to Jack Kerouac’s St. Pete house this weekend

Gainesville’s Bazar À La Carte night market makes its Tampa premiere this weekend

Oddities & Curiosities Expo returns to Tampa this weekend

Felt artist Lucy Sparrow returns to Tampa Bay with St. Pete ‘Quick Shop’

Interview: A battle-tested Margaret Murray talks reinventing Creative Pinellas

Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Fest supports a bloody good cause in Tampa this weekend

Shine Mural Festival wraps up with a party in St. Pete this weekend

Ghostfest haunts St. Pete’s historic Roser Park this weekend

St. Pete Run Fest takes over downtown this weekend

Three ways to start celebrating the holidays in Tampa 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]

Photos: Tampa celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with River O’Green and downtown parade

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