Over 40 Tampa Bay concerts and live music events happening this weekend
From big arena shows to solid local lineups at the neighborhood bar.
Canadian rock band Rarity comes to Tampa this month
Telltale and Glimmers open the show.
Chael Blinya tops Wednesday hip-hop show in at Tampa’s New World Brewery
This community-centric affair includes cake tasting and a pay-what-you-can cover charge
Yacht-rock hero Christopher Cross sails into Clearwater on Tuesday
It’s his second time in Tampa Bay this year.
Illenium’s Sunday pool party at Hard Rock Tampa leads busy weekend of EDM
Lots of untz all weekend long.
Florida bands, more than three dozen vendors, head to St. Pete on Sunday for a punk-rock flea market
It’s a free show at Daddy Kool Records, people!
UK antifolk duo Crywank plays rad and sad Sunday concert in Tampa
Chastity and Mrenc open.
Billboard jazz chart topper and Tampa native Eric Darius plays album release show on Friday
The Blake High alum is at Palladium Theater.
Seshollowaterboyz’s Chris Travis brings ‘901 Fm’ to Tampa this weekend
Trap on at Pegasus Lounge.
Florida Democrats lead Republicans in vote-by-mail ballots for 2022 primary election
About 3.16 million vote-by-mail ballots remained outstanding.
‘The Voice’ finalist Thunderstorm Artis plays Tampa on Friday
Expect originals of all genres, plus covers of Bowie, Elton, and Leonard Cohen.
Tampa DJs, songwriters and rock bands come together for Friday’s Kimberly Overman campaign fundraiser
Crowbar hosts the Hillsborough County Commissioner seeking re-election in District 7.
Fresh of their new album, Lakeland alt-rock band Cmpny of Anmls plays Tampa this weekend
Don’t forget to check with CL’s senior music correspondent Gabe Echazabal who’s spinning for free in the New World biergarten all night
New specialty coffee bar Bad Mother opens inside of St. Pete’s Station House
Guests can expect lattes, pour overs and baked goods provided by Pete’s General.
Dade City’s probably haunted Scream-A-Geddon attraction returns for its 8th season in September
Tampa Bay’s most haunted Halloween event is one month away.
Miami garage-rock band Better Than This plays Tampa on Friday
The indie bill features pop-punk and emo, too.
Tampa’s World of Beer now has a beer that could help feed the manatees
In 2021, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recorded a record of 1,101 manatee deaths, largely due to starvation.
Food truck Abu Omar Halal opens first brick-and-mortar in Temple Terrace this weekend
The grand opening features food discounts and raffle prizes.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay and EMG launch New Voices Fellowship program
The fellow will land in any of the eight communities where Euclid Media Group operates.
LGBTQ+ groups release ‘Back to School’ video addressing life under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Under the bill, any conversation of LGBTQ+ topics, including books and flags are banned in classrooms kindergarten through third grade.
Feds asks judge to dismiss Florida lawsuit seeking to allow medical marijuana patients to buy guns
“Calling marijuana users dangerous. Using a 1633 case about the disarming of Indians. It is very disappointing.”
Tampa’s Cambridge Christian asks appeals court to overturn ruling over loudspeaker prayer at football game
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority sided with Joseph Kennedy on free-speech and free exercise of religion claims.
Florida Democrats roast DeSantis over Mar-a-Lago raid comments
“He (DeSantis) won’t condemn January 6. But he has no problem attacking the FBI.”
Oracle of Ybor: I hate the South, but I’m not sure if my partner is ready to leave
After lots of thought, your partner might decide to join you in this adventure.
Hillsborough County commissioner candidates to speak in Ybor City forum next week
The Tampa Tiger Bay Club forum will be held at Ybor City’s Cuban Club
Savage Love: There’s a difference between being a ‘cuckquean’ and just practicing ‘hothusbanding’
‘…it sounds to me like what you really wanna do is… whore your husband out.’
‘There’s a championship energy now’: Ice Cube praises Tampa ahead of Big3 playoffs at Amalie Arena
The road to the championship runs through Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Florida officials ask local perverts to stop interrupting horny manatees
‘If you see a manatee mating herd, observe respectfully from a distance. Do NOT touch.’
‘I have no idea what that means’: Federal judge rips Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
The measure was one of the most-contentious bills during the 2022 legislative session.
Florida Senate prepares for trial of suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren
Warren, a Democrat, has vowed to fight DeSantis’ effort to ultimately remove him from office.
Trulieve and the Bellamy Brothers back amendment to put recreational pot on Florida’s ballot
Other multi-state medical marijuana operators also are expected to support the campaign.
Bodycam footage shows New Port Richey police officer making Holocaust joke
The officer made the joke about Anne Frank, one of the most well known victims of the Holocaust, inside the home of a Jewish resident.
Video shows alligator named ‘Big Head Fred’ eating smaller gator at Florida spring
Last March, a similar incident occured in Lakeland, when a gator named “Grandpappy” decided to eat a 6-foot gator on a golf course.
Florida moves ahead with banning gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth
If guidelines are finalized, Florida would be the only state in the country where a medical board has barred transgender treatments for adolescents.
Tampa businessman John Kirtley among recent top donors to Ron DeSantis reelection PAC
The Friends of Ron DeSantis committee had about $125 million in cash on hand as of July 29.
The 5 worst Tampa Bay Bucs draft picks of the Jason Licht era
Because there are too many awful picks to count in Bucs history.
The St. Pete Black History Bike Tour returns next month
After a successful season last year, historian Josette Green plans to bring her free Black history bike tour back September-May.
D.C. and 15 states sue to block Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
They filed a motion Wednesday seeking approval to submit a friend-of-the-court brief.
Busch Gardens offers free behind-the-scenes coaster tours for National Roller Coaster Day
The coasters included in the tour are SheiKra, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra’s Curse, or the new Iron Gwazi.
The Chainsmokers and Nelly are playing downtown Tampa’s ‘Blended Festival’ this fall
Loud Luxury, Rich the Kid and Bryce vine are part of a lineup with more than two dozen artists.
Over 600,000 vote-by-mails cast already cast in Florida primary election
As of Thursday morning, 290,846 had come from registered Democrats and 257,885 from registered Republicans.
Tampa Bay Republican congressional candidate disqualified from ballot after he improperly notarized paperwork
He also rejected a request by Torres’ attorneys for a stay while they challenge his ruling at the 1st District Court of Appeal.
Sam Hunt will replace Lady A in Tampa Pig Jig 2022 lineup
The BBQ and music festival is set for Oct. 22.
The Florida Orchestra and musicians union ratify new contract that delivers 12 percent raise over three years
Musicians with the state’s largest professional orchestra will earn a base pay of $43,316 for the 2022–23 season.
Landlords and City of Tampa staff talk council out of putting rent control on November ballot
There’s still opportunity for rent control to make it on another ballot, and one council member thinks March is an option.
Tampa City Attorney Gina Grimes has resigned
Her last official day is Friday, Aug. 5
St. Pete City Council moves closer to putting rent control on the ballot
“Housing is a basic human right. Let us vote.”
Tampa announces plans to collaborate with Bay Area Legal Services to represent renters in need
The details of the potential agreement are still being worked out, the city says.
Tampa Chick-fil-A owner fined $12K for violating child labor laws
Last month, a North Carolina location offered to pay volunteers in chicken sandwiches
Man bitten in the face by alligator while swimming in Lake Thonotosassa
‘It was pretty gnarly,’ an unidentified witness said.
St. Pete songwriter Blake Daniels leads all-star bill of songwriters playing full band sets on Thursday
Kerry Courtney, The Jackettes, and J.T. Brown open the show.
Instrumental trio Plumes plays first and last show in Tampa this weekend
Despite working for the last year-and-a-half, a member is moving away.
Australian pop favorite Chase Atlantic returns to Tampa Bay on Wednesday
It seems to be the band’s first local show in nearly five years.
St. Petersburg LBGTQ+ staple Punky’s Bar and Grill has closed
The restaurant’s last day open was Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Florida Gov. DeSantis adds nearly $900K more in taxpayer subsidies for reelection
Democratic gubernatorial candidates Charlie Crist and Nikki Fried received a combined total of $516,682.
Rising North Carolina rapper Big Baby Gucci plays Sunday show in Tampa
It’s his birthday in less than a week.
The Midnight’s Tyler Lyle plays solo show in Tampa this weekend
Florida favorites Mike Dunn and Shae Krispinsky open the show.
Jazz saxophonist Jeremy Carter leads ‘Rubber Band’ through set of film classics this weekend in St. Pete
Find them at the Palladium cabaret.
‘Deadpool’ band Four Star Riot plays free show in Dunedin this weekend
You’ll probably hear ‘Something So Right’ at Dunedin Brewery.
DeSantis suspends Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren after he said he wouldn’t prosecute abortions
Warren was elected in 2016 and then reelected by a large margin in November of 2020.
