A group of five white people sit on stools onstage for a panel in front of a film screen in a sunny outdoor venue.

Dunedin International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet this weekend

Filmmakers will answer questions after some screenings.

by Laura Troyer January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

A large, energetic crowd of people dressed as pirates cheering and waving beads on the deck of a ship

Arts & Entertainment

All the best Gasparilla events of 2026

It’s p-arrrrgh-ty time, Tampa Bay.

by Ray Roa and Selene San Felice January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

A smiling color guard member leading a flag team down the street during a sunny parade.

Events & Film

St. Pete celebrates MLK’s legacy for 45 days

The city is collaborating with the Tampa Bay Collard Green festival.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

A cyclist riding a mountain bike along a winding white gravel path through a sunny, wooded area

Arts & Entertainment

Meet the cyclists building Pinellas’ first mountain bike trail

They’re raising money for the project’s next phases at CroomFest next month.

by Selene San Felice January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A smiling woman wearing a dinosaur print t-shirt standing in front of racks of colorful clothing.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay resale boutiques combat fast fashion

Can you get through 2026 with no “new” clothes?

by Annalise Mabe January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A woman sitting contemplatively on a chair in a sunlit living room with vintage decor.

Arts & Entertainment

‘The Pink Unicorn’ tops list of Tampa Bay’s best things to do Jan. 15-22

Plus, Rob Reiner screening tributes, Central Florida Comic Con and more.

by Selene San Felice January 14, 2026January 15, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Printmaking, AI criticism art shows open next week in Ybor City

The exhibitions run at Tempus Projects through March 19.

by Selene San Felice January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

A group of five adults stand on a small stage during an improv or live performance. One person in the foreground gestures with an outstretched arm while speaking, as others watch attentively. Stools and chairs sit behind them on a patterned rug, with dramatic stage lighting against a painted brick wall.

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: The Commodore kicks off 2026 season of Tampa-centric ‘Salud and Happy Days’ improv show

The series happens on the second Friday of every month.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

New Tampa Bay arts production company premieres with in-home shows

Story Keepers stages ‘The Pink Unicorn’ in homes and backyards around St. Pete.

by Selene San Felice January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

A sun-drenched outdoor portrait of the jazz duo Acute Inflections. On the left, bassist Sadiki Pierre, a Black man wearing a tan flat cap, white button-down shirt, and dark suspenders, looks focused as he plays a polished wooden upright bass. On the right, vocalist Elasea Douglas, a Black woman in a white sleeveless dress and a white floral fascinator, smiles with her eyes closed, gesturing gracefully with one hand as if singing. They are positioned in a lush green park with a soft-focus background of trees and colorful flower beds, captured in warm, glowing natural light.

Music

New York City duo Acute Inflections bringing Harlem Renaissance celebration to Tampa this month

Move over, Postmodern Jukebox.

by Josh Bradley January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Two tango dancers perform on a dimly lit stage, standing close in an intimate pose. One dancer wears a gold-and-black sequined dress with a high leg extension, while the other wears a dark suit and holds their partner at the waist. Purple stage lighting and blurred musicians frame the dramatic moment.

Arts & Entertainment

Visa issues force cancellation of ‘Tango After Dark’ in Sarasota

The approvals simply did not come back in time for the Jan. 11 performance.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Music

Venues across Tampa Bay host a series of ukulele concerts this spring

Why else would you come here for spring break?

by Josh Bradley January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay movie theaters screen Rob Reiner classics in memoriam

‘The Princess Bride’ is showing on both sides of the Bay.

by Selene San Felice January 6, 2026January 14, 2026

A high-contrast, moody film still featuring a man with a grit-covered face and damp skin. The lighting is low and atmospheric, casting deep shadows across his chest and the mechanical fixtures behind him, creating a sense of tension and exhaustion.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete’s Second Screen Cult Cinema kicks off 2026 season with ‘Blade Runner’

The 2007 director’s cut is on tap at Green Light Cinema.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

A person with grey hair tied in a bun is pictured smiling while speaking at a microphone, with a projected "Ybor City" graphic visible in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

Creative Loafing editor to kick 2026 season of ‘Salud and Happy Days’ improv show

Yours truly will try not to bomb at The Commodore.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Sans Market hosts quarterly swap to save clothes from landfill

The St. Pete zero-waste store offers a free drink for swappers next week.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

British novelist debuts historical mystery in St. Pete next week

Fiza Saeed McLynn will discuss ‘The Midnight Carousel’ with Tampa bestselling author Sarah Penner.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

A Harlem Globetrotters basketball player sits on a hoop, spinning a basketball. Fans watch from stands in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of ballin’ in Tampa this weekend

The Yuengling Center hosts the Globetrotters’ century celebration tour.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

The Body Electric Yoga sets intentions for 2026 with 108 sun salutations

The special yoga class happens this weekend at Outcast Brewing Company in St. Pete.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Puppeteer Steve Whitmire speaking into a microphone while operating the Kermit the Frog puppet. They are positioned in front of a San Diego Comic-Con International backdrop with water bottles and name placards visible on the table

Arts & Entertainment

Former Muppets puppeteer among stars at Lakeland con next weekend

Central Florida Comic Con also brings OG ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ voices and a ‘High School Musical’ star.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 5, 2026