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A large crowd gathers on a grassy lawn in front of an outdoor stage with a sweeping white canopy at sunset, with people sitting on blankets and standing to watch the event.

Music

Clearwater’s BayCare Sound celebrates 100th concert on Monday

Croon with some cowboys and get a free trucker hat, too.

by Ray Roa September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Bearded man with a shaved head passionately sings into a microphone during a live performance. He wears a dark T-shirt, and his intense expression is highlighted under stage lighting. Another band member is partially visible in the background.

Music

Florida punk bands bring ‘No Walls, No Cages’ benefit concert to St. Pete

Monies raised Saturday go to immigrant justice organizations.

by Ray Roa September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

A small performance stage with a microphone stand in front of a black backdrop displaying the words “International Tampa Fringe” in large, bold letters, illuminated by stage lights. Several empty chairs are arranged in the foreground facing the stage.

Ybor City’s Fringe Theater starts it’s scary movie fundraiser series next week

The 1962 movie screening is part of its “Frightful Fringe Film” series.

by Emily McLaughlin September 11, 2025September 15, 2025

Music

Galactic Empire brings its ‘Cinemetal’ tour to Ybor City this fall

Video-game-shredding outfit Bit Brigade opens the show.

by Sophia Lowrie September 10, 2025September 12, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo honors Gwendolyn Henderson this month

Books from local Black independent authors will be raffled off.

by Emily McLaughlin September 10, 2025September 12, 2025

Ballet dancers perform on stage in front of a backdrop depicting stone arches and a garden scene. A group of dancers in pastel costumes gather around a box at center stage, while another dancer in a blue dress balances on pointe with one leg extended gracefully to the side. A table decorated with flowers and a cake is set in the background, creating a festive atmosphere.

Arts & Entertainment

New Tampa Performing Arts Center kicks off new season with weekend of free shows

Tampa City Ballet, St. Pete Opera, and others will take the stage.

by Ray Roa September 10, 2025September 11, 2025

Portrait of a middle-aged man with short gray hair and a neatly trimmed beard, smiling slightly. He wears a bright blue collared shirt, and the background is a plain neutral beige.

‘Hopefully there’ll be another Andy Huse 100 years from now’: Tampa Bay mourns beloved historian, librarian and archivist

Memorials and celebrations for the past CL columnist are happening Friday and Sunday.

by Ray Roa September 10, 2025September 11, 2025

Singles with dedicated wingmen can ‘Pitch-a-Friend’ at Ferg’s this weekend

Use those powerpoint skills for good.

by Emily McLaughlin September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Three people are relaxing in an industrial warehouse setting. On the left, a woman with blonde hair, wearing a dark polo shirt and a burgundy skirt, sits on a stack of flat, rectangular items, holding a white cup. In the center, a man with a beard and glasses, wearing a maroon t-shirt and khaki shorts, sits in a blue canvas folding chair. On the right, a woman wearing a light-colored tank top, orange shorts, and a pink headband, also sits in a blue canvas folding chair, holding up a small rectangular object with samples. Around them are tall shelves filled with inventory, wooden pallets, and various other warehouse materials. The floor is concrete, and there's yellow caution tape visible in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

Crafters can save art supplies from the landfill in Tampa this weekend

Another man’s treasure aplenty.

by Alisha Durosier September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Black-and-white portrait of a man with short dark hair, a mustache, and a pointed beard. He wears a simple shirt and looks directly at the camera with a calm, serious expression. The background is a brick wall in soft focus.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Tempo, Tampa’ a new Theo Wujcik show, opens this month

A panel will discuss the work of the prolific, late, artist on Thursday, Sept. 18.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2025September 16, 2025

A smiling woman in a strawberry-print dress holds up a book titled Long Story Short by Ila Sikorski. She stands against a purple wall with a glowing pink neon sign that reads “baby, we’re the new romantic.” The woman has blonde hair, visible tattoos on her arm, and a cheerful expression.

Arts & Entertainment

Writers of Swiftie-coded romance, Black girl magic, and more come to Tampa for Local Author Day

Steamy Lit hosts a full-day of book signings as part of the best literary events happening in Tampa Bay Sept. 11-26.

by Maroon Stranger September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Two men sit together on a couch, laughing and smiling. One wears a navy striped T-shirt and jeans, while the other wears a light blue T-shirt and a bracelet, resting his hand on his face as he laughs. The setting is a cozy living room with pillows and wall décor in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

TIGLIFF ‘Summer Fest’ brings three days of queer movies to Tampa

Closeted dads and divorced lesbians are welcome.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

A smiling bartender in a denim jacket with fringe stands behind a counter, talking with customers seated in front of her. Several beer taps are mounted on the wall behind her, and the warm lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Ybor City’s Sky Puppy Brewing celebrates first anniversary with day-long party this weekend

There will be dogs, art, food from Lara, and barleywine, too.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

A man with a wide smile and a beard, wearing a sparkling crown, round green sunglasses, and a striped blue and gold superhero-style costume. A sash across his chest reads "Mr. Game." He is holding up his left hand in a "rock on" gesture. A colorful rainbow flag is visible on the left side of the image. Another person wearing a crown is partially visible to his right, and a vintage brick building with a sign that says "Carne's of Ybor City" is in the background. The photo is taken from a low angle, showing a cloudy sky.

Local drag artists compete for ‘Come Out As You Are’ pageant titles in St. Pete this weekend

At a St. Pete drag pageant, contestants must not show—not tell—their coming out stories.

By Alisha DurosierSeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025

A musician wearing a yellow cap, sunglasses, and a tie-dye shirt performs on stage while singing into a microphone and playing an acoustic guitar decorated with stickers.

Music

Ernest, Uncle Kracker headline the first Holiday RiverFest in Tampa this winter

The founder of Sunset Music Festival wants to make another Tampa tradition.

by Sophia Lowrie September 4, 2025December 9, 2025

A wide-angle, exterior view of the Dunedin Fine Art Center, which is a modern, one-story building with a bold and colorful design. The building's exterior walls are painted a combination of bright orange, red, and deep blue, with diagonal lines and geometric shapes. A white, sloped awning covers a walkway leading to the entrance.

Dunedin Fine Arts Center hosts its first-ever pop culture convention this weekend

Kids six and younger get in free.

by Selene San Felice September 3, 2025September 5, 2025

Music

Indie-pop trio Almost Monday opens for The Band Camino in St. Petersburg this fall

“Can’t Slow Down” has been blowing up on alt-rock radio.

by Josh Bradley August 29, 2025September 1, 2025

A promotional group portrait of the rock band Close Enemies, featuring legendary Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton. The five band members stand in a row outdoors against an industrial backdrop of a weathered stone ledge, a red brick wall, and a dark brown garage door.

Music

Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton bringing his new band to Largo next year

Get a grip.

by Josh Bradley August 28, 2025September 1, 2025

Music

Miami no-wave band Donzii brings a trippy lineup to St. Pete on Sunday

Keep your eyes peeled for flying saucers.

by Josh Bradley August 28, 2025September 1, 2025

Music

Gruesome, a metal band dedicated to Florida legend Death, plays Tampa this weekend

/Virulence and Ramtha open at Orpheum.

by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025