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Four people—two women and two men—smile at the camera while holding drinks in a dimly lit venue with exposed brick walls and pink ambient lighting.

St. Pete’s ‘Whiskey Business’ tasting returns to the James Museum this weekend

VIP admission includes swag, early entry, and special VIP-only drink.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Musician Gary Numan performs on stage, leaning into the microphone while wearing a distressed dark shirt, ripped jeans, and dark eye makeup, with purple stage lighting.

Music

New wave pioneer Gary Numan brings apocalyptic new album to St. Pete next year

Now and forever.

by Josh Bradley November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Cropped image of a female musician sits on a chair, playing a large brown cello on a stage with a rustic, interior set design, wearing a patterned shirt and blue jeans.

Arts & Entertainment

Meet Rose Mallare, American Stage’s rocking cello player

She’s back in ‘Hundred Days,’ a folk-rock musical that’s more like an indie concert with feelings than a traditional theatre show.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Two young actors sit on a black and white checkered floor during a rehearsal, with the man speaking while holding a script and the woman looking at him with a quizzical expression.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s ThinkTank Theatre puts some sunscreen on Shakespeare

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ runs Nov. 5-16.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

A man in a green shirt and hat, and a woman in a long, brightly colored striped dress, stand smiling in front of the red facade of "The Studio @ 620" venue.

Arts & Entertainment

Erica Sutherlin details her three-phase plan for St. Pete’s Studio@620.

Community support will continue to be crucial.

by David Warner October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

A posed, horizontal, full-body studio portrait of seven Black and one Asian-American male musicians, identified as the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, standing and sitting with their instruments against a warm, wood-paneled wall with acoustic diffusion lines.

Music

Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing at Skipper’s Smokehouse next month

It’s all over now…not.

by Josh Bradley October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa artist connects businesses to real-world whimsy with Little Door Club

Gabriel Tao is making Tampa Bay “Cozy AF” one little door at at time.

by Sophia Lowrie October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

A black and white, low-angle photograph of a large, historic-looking mansion framed by dark, heavy trees. A wide, grand stone staircase leads up to a raised front porch supported by thick, square stone columns. Tattered banners hang from the porch roof, and a picnic table is visible in the lower-left corner.

Arts & Entertainment

The 24 most haunted places in Tampa Bay

From bougie hotels to dive bars, we’ve got a lot of spooky history.

by Emily McLaughlin and CL Staff October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

A large group of people celebrating inside a bright, new commercial space, raising glasses of champagne. The group includes a man in a blue blazer and a woman in a long black dress, surrounded by staff in black attire.

Legendary Tampa restaurant Mise en Place will open new Ybor City location in December

There’s one last party happening at the Grand Central location on Halloween.

by Ray Roa October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Close-up portrait of a bald man with a full white beard and glasses, wearing a purple collared shirt, against a softly blurred green and yellow outdoor background.

Arts & Entertainment

Opera Tampa’s ‘Love v. Death’ is the kind of tale that could only happen in Florida

The new work from St. Pete composer Tom Sivak is part gothic romance, part tabloid fever dream and runs Nov. 1-2 at Jaeb Theater.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

A high-resolution studio photo featuring five members of the theatrical heavy metal band GWAR in their grotesque, heavily armored, and detailed alien costumes, posing aggressively against a sterile white background.

Music

Gwar brings 40th anniversary tour to Ybor City next month

A 32-page comic book accompanies the band’s new album, because who doesn’t want to go all Coheed & Cambria on their fans?

by Josh Bradley October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Close-up crop of a painting on wood featuring a woman with dark hair and closed eyes, wearing golden chains and jewelry. A stylized, anatomical heart with roots emerges from her chest.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Cotton Candy Daydream’ brings a blend of contemporary pop art, surrealism and mysticism to St. Pete

Meet Orlando artists Cake Marques and MikeyBear McGrath this weekend at Bayboro Brewing.

by Jennifer Ring October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

The Grinch, dressed in a red Santa suit, stands in the center smiling with his mouth open, interacting with three young women who are all smiling at him. They are surrounded by heavily decorated and brightly lit Christmas trees.

Arts & Entertainment

The Grinch will be at Clearwater’s Countryside Mall for a book fair this weekend

But what would I wear??

by Selene San Felice October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Punk rock duo The Dollyrots, Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas, are sitting on a curb in a sunlit urban setting. Bassist/vocalist Kelly Ogden (left), with long, silver-white hair and sunglasses, is wearing a pink leopard-print jacket, a black top, black skinny jeans, and buckled combat-style boots. Guitarist/vocalist Luis Cabezas (right), with dark, messy hair and blue-green highlights, is wearing sunglasses, a denim vest with a patch, a black t-shirt, pink skinny jeans, and high-top Converse sneakers.

Music

Legendary local punk duo The Dollyrots play a pre-Warped Tour homecoming set next month

Because they’re awesome.

by Josh Bradley October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

Andrew McMahon, with platinum hair, a blue button-down shirt, and a white sweater draped over his shoulders, leans over and intensely plays a dark, worn upright piano on a stage during a performance.

Music

Ahead of St. Pete Halloween show, Andrew McMahon reveals the best gig he ever saw

When one piano man wowed another.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

A close-up, high-angle shot of a gourmet dish. In the center, a deep blue bowl holds noodles, seared pink meat sprinkled with black sesame seeds, and colorful garnishes. Silver chopsticks lie across the bowl's rim. The bowl is on a large, blue-green speckled platter, which also holds a small side salad to the left and a sesame-seed-crusted block of food to the right. A silver spoon rests in front of the bowl on the platter.

Savor St. Pete is back this weekend with Food Network stars, unlimited wine and gourmet bites

Thyme to party (sustainably).

by Emily McLaughlin October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Farm-o-Ween is back this Halloween at St. Pete Youth Farm

Venture into the haunted greenhouse, if you dare.

by Selene San Felice October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

A composite image featuring the book cover of "Fuzz" by Mary Roach on the left and a portrait of the author on the right. The bright yellow cover shows the title "FUZZ" and an embroidered patch of animals, including a bear in a trash can, with the words "WHEN NATURE BREAKS THE LAW." To the right, Mary Roach smiles while standing against a dark background with her hand on her hip.

Arts & Entertainment

Mary Roach fans can see her sold-out Tampa book talk at free Hillsborough library watch parties this weekend

Her new book just dropped last month.

by Selene San Felice October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay theaters join forces for ‘Cadillac Crew’

The Civil Rights-era play closes the season at Powerstories and opens the season at Studio@620.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Portrait of a man with a large afro, wearing a suit jacket and amber sunglasses, laughing enthusiastically while standing amidst several microphones; Photo by Stephanie Parsley.

Music

Charismatic rock oddball Andy Frasco brings introspective new LP to St. Pete this winter

Ries Brothers open at Jannus Live.

by J.C. Roddy October 27, 2025October 27, 2025