Close-up photo of Magadog musician Ed Lowery singing into a microphone on a dimly lit stage, with another musician holding a brass instrument partially visible to the right.

Skipper’s Smokehouse hosts benefit for Ed Lowery’s cancer fight

The bill includes bands featuring members of Lowery’s old band Magadog (The Brainiacs) along with rhythm-and-rockabilly band Swamp Poney, plus punk outfit The Abortion Twins, songwriter Todd Murphy, slide guitar band Los Mescalitos and more.

by Ray Roa November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Music

Cassadee Pope does pop-punk again, and plays Tampa ahead of Warped Tour

She was last at The Ritz as a CMA darling.

by Ray Roa November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Country singer Lainey Wilson performs on a large stadium stage, wearing a yellow cowboy hat, a floral shirt, and vibrant pink bell-bottom pants, facing a massive, packed crowd in the stands.

Music

‘Time 100’ country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Friday

‘She’s a legend already,’ says Miranda Lambert

by Matthew Moyer November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Four people—a woman and three men, two of whom are wearing military fatigues—smile and hug each other closely in a celebratory group portrait taken indoors in Vietnam, circa 1968-69.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Soldier’s Lens’ photo exhibit opens in Ybor City

The show is on display at FMoPA through Dec. 7.

by Chris Young and WMNF News November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Portrait of a smiling Black man with short braids, wearing a gray zip-up hoodie, holding a small bouquet of red and yellow flowers against a solid purple background.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Daily Show’ host Josh Johnson adds second Tampa show this weekend

The rising comedian is at Tampa Theatre on Saturday.

by Emmy Bailey November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Abstract painting dominated by a vibrant red color, overlaid with densely scribbled, illegible black, orange, and blue handwriting.

Arts & Entertainment

‘It forced me to paint from the deepest parts of myself’: St. Pete art show seeks to end stigma associated with suicide

Vevie Dimmitt’s paintings are covered in messages to her late son.

by Jennifer Ring November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

A waist-up, indoor shot of four people standing side-by-side and smiling at the camera, likely at a bar or social event. From left to right: a man in a white button-down shirt, a woman in a dark floral dress, a woman in a blue and white patterned dress, and a bald man with a beard in a light blue patterned shirt.

Food & Drink

Creative Loafing’s Whiskey Business brings ‘Boots, Brews & Bourbon’ to St. Pete’ this week

The James Museum will be buzzin’.

by Ray Roa November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

A waist-up, outdoor shot of a man and a woman smiling at the camera. The man on the left has a beard and glasses, wearing a green t-shirt that reads "NAMASTE YBOR," and holds a white food container. The woman on the right wears a black t-shirt with the text "Papi, Soy Vegana" and holds a pink smoothie. The background is brightly lit with blurred green trees.

Food & Drink

Vegans can get their fill at Tampa Bay Veg Fest this weekend

Veg out on vegan seafood, soul food and more.

by Selene San Felice November 5, 2025November 6, 2025

A grainy, black and white, close-up photo of two people in studded leather gear. One person, with blonde hair and wearing a studded choker and wrist cuff, leans in to kiss or nuzzle the hip of the second person, who is seen from behind. Hands in the foreground, one also in a studded cuff, grip a thick metal chain that loops around the second person.

Arts & Entertainment

Dyke Night hosts a kinky documentary screening at Sun-Ray next week

One of the best parties in town goes to the movies.

by Selene San Felice November 5, 2025November 6, 2025

A dark image showing a live orchestra performing below a large screen displaying a scene from "The Evil Dead." It features a man lying down, looking up with a horrified expression, his hands near his bloodied face or neck, severely injured. The room is dimly lit with spotlights on the performers and a strong, eerie green light on the film screen.

Music

An ‘Evil Dead’ symphony concert and screening comes to downtown Clearwater next week

Groovy.

by Josh Bradley November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Three men sit on an antique four-poster bed and a chair in an ornate room, looking at the camera.

Music

Phil Collins’ son Nic brings his Miami band to Tampa this weekend

Better Strangers is now a trio and fresh of a live EP recorded at Gramps.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Portrait of the six members of the band Murder By Death standing in front of a large fruit tree loaded with yellow fruit.

Music

Murder By Death’s farewell tour stops in Tampa on Monday

The six-piece indie-rock band is ready to go six-feet under for now.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Exterior of The Castle nightclub in Ybor City, a historic brick building with white trim, arched windows, small balconies, and a crenellated tower reminiscent of a fortress.

Music

The Castle’s ‘Old Wave’ Monday party returns for one night only

DJ Rob Pittman and J Mike Roehr will be there.

by Paul Catala November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

A band performs on a dark stage; the lead singer in a striped shirt sings into a microphone, while a keyboardist is visible to his left and a brass player is to his right.

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening Nov. 7-12

Including the Ed Lowery benefit show, Coppertail anniversary concert, Dunedin Wines the Blues and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley November 4, 2025November 7, 2025

DJ Milla Killa performs on stage, wearing headphones and a black top, illuminated by bright, crossed blue spotlights while working at a laptop and mixer.

Music

Mila Killa brings ‘¡Ritmo!’ party to Tampa on Tuesdays

The Peruvian DJ is the mind behind Tampa’s ‘Samba’ party, too.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Six members of the band Ne Obliviscaris stand dramatically lit on a dark stage, wearing all black, with rows of empty theater seats visible in the foreground.

Music

Aussie metal band Ne Obliviscaris, whose music is now taught in college, comes to Tampa this week

Rivers Of Nihil and fellow Australian outfit Psycroptic open.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Five members of the band Greensky Bluegrass sit on a sofa in a casual studio portrait against a teal wall; Photo by Tobin Voggesser.

Music

Greensky Bluegrass brings 25th anniversary album to Clearwater this month

The Michigan band is playing its largest Tampa Bay area headlining show to date.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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.

Food & Drink

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

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

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Skipper’s Smokehouse hosts benefit for Ed Lowery’s cancer fight

Cassadee Pope does pop-punk again, and plays Tampa ahead of Warped Tour

‘Time 100’ country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Friday

‘Soldier’s Lens’ photo exhibit opens in Ybor City

‘Daily Show’ host Josh Johnson adds second Tampa show this weekend

‘It forced me to paint from the deepest parts of myself’: St. Pete art show seeks to end stigma associated with suicide

Creative Loafing’s Whiskey Business brings ‘Boots, Brews & Bourbon’ to St. Pete’ this week

Vegans can get their fill at Tampa Bay Veg Fest this weekend

Dyke Night hosts a kinky documentary screening at Sun-Ray next week

An ‘Evil Dead’ symphony concert and screening comes to downtown Clearwater next week

Phil Collins’ son Nic brings his Miami band to Tampa this weekend

Murder By Death’s farewell tour stops in Tampa on Monday

The Castle’s ‘Old Wave’ Monday party returns for one night only

Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening Nov. 7-12

Mila Killa brings ‘¡Ritmo!’ party to Tampa on Tuesdays

Aussie metal band Ne Obliviscaris, whose music is now taught in college, comes to Tampa this week

Greensky Bluegrass brings 25th anniversary album to Clearwater this month

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

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

Meet Rose Mallare, American Stage’s rocking cello player