30 of Tampa Bay’s best live music concerts and events happening Feb.9-16
The Harlem Gospel Travelers, a whole lotta Mellencamp and more.
Renowned jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan channels Jimi Hendrix this month in Tampa
Jordan plays The Attic in Ybor City.
Freaky, political Massachusetts folk collective Bella’s Bartok plays Tampa this month
Cellist Brianna Tam opens the show along with St. Pete’s very own prince of quirky pop, Chaunces.
There are a few tickets left to see Rod Stewart in Tampa, and they’re not cheap
He plays the Hard Rock on Feb. 16.
Opera superstar Andrea Bocelli brings ‘Valentine’s Tour’ to Tampa
He’s at Amalie Arena two days after the holiday.
Jim Messina has no plans to stop touring, and he plays Clearwater on Valentine’s Day
Call it love at The Cap.
John Mellencamp’s three-night Clearwater stand kicks off Monday
The tour is sponsored by Turner Classic Movies—ain’t that America?
Before Rock The Park, Tampa Americana mainstay Urbane Cowboys warms up with free dive bar concert
The band is at The Hub this weekend.
Emo-ish Georgia band Well Kept plays Tampa on Saturday
Virginia-originating pop trio Wild Love opens along with two Florida indie favorites.
It’s finally time to see The Who’s Roger Daltrey in Clearwater again
He’s at Ruth Eckerd Hall this weekend.
Ahead of 20th anniversary, psychedelic rockabilly band The Koffin Kats plays Tampa
It’s at Orpheum this weekend.
Tampa songwriter Sydlive taps friends for album release show
The opening slate features a barrage of local artists that are so different from one another.
Max Cavalera brings metal favorite Soulfly to Tampa on Friday
The group’s latest album Totem is its first since longtime guitarist Marc Rizzo announced his departure.
Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy pianist Shaun Martin plays Ybor City on Friday
He’s fresh off GroundUp festival, too.
Tampa Bay Blues Festival mainstay Kenny Wayne Shepherd is back in town this weekend
Samantha Fish opens at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Revamped Harlem Gospel Travelers lineup plays Tampa on Friday
The band’s new album is rooted in the genre’s golden age, but also moves into the ‘60s, ‘70s and even present day.
Darius Rucker is coming to Tampa Bay next month
He’s headlining the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor.
Proposed Tampa Bay fracked gas pipeline expansion faces scrutiny from federal agency and environmentalists
As a regulatory agency asks questions about the proposed project, environmentalists say a more critical look at the project is needed.
‘Shear Madness,’ a 43-year-old interactive murder-mystery opens in Tampa next week
It runs Feb. 15-April 8 at Straz Center.
Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Flyer opening date, Universal’s Mardi Gras, ZooTampa’s Bugtopia and more Florida theme park news
Plus, details on Disney’s new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction.
Two food and drink concepts look to open out of downtown Tampa’s historic Harness and Wagon building
It’s an adaptive reuse project that looks to retain the character of the 130 year-old space.
St. Pete City Council unanimously approves 21-story high rise near Mirror Lake
The approved building is 235 feet tall and includes a parking garage and commercial space in addition to residential.
Busch Gardens’ new record-breaking swing ride, Serengeti Flyer, opens later this month
The ride features twin dueling arms that swing to speeds of 68 mph, and reach as high as 135 feet above the ground.
Florida House moves forward with permitless carry
Under the proposal, people with concealed firearms would need to carry valid identification.
Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers are coming to Tampa this summer
Yes, together, with Bastille, too.
Florida GOP Senators approve DeSantis’ plan for more taxpayer-funded migrant flights
“This is a potshot — $10 million to fly a few plane loads of people around the country? It doesn’t accomplish anything.”
14 new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including Deeper and Young the Giant
Ricardo Arjona is coming to Yuengling Center, too.
New St. Pete nautical-themed restaurant Nauti Duchess opening out of former Caddy’s space
Starting next month, its newly-rennovated courtyard will be open for First Fridays.
Laura Jane Grace is coming back to St. Petersburg this spring
She’s at the old State Theater where Against Me! played some its most memorable shows.
The 9th annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ festival heads to downtown Tampa next weekend
$45 general admission tickets are on sale now.
Dog Bar’s Puppy Bowl, plus more Tampa Bay bars and restaurants celebrating the Super Bowl
Because who wants to cook for the big game?
One Tampa city council candidate claims he’s worth $334 million—what about everyone else in the upcoming election?
According to election filings, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she’s worth over $2.5 million.
Prince Paul is playing Tampa on the anniversary of De La Soul’s ‘3 Feet High and Rising’
‘De La Day’ is happening in March at Crowbar.
Judge rules against DeSantis’ request for minors to undergo ‘mental examinations’ in transgender coverage lawsuit
DeSantis and his allies have taken a number of steps to curtail gender-affirming treatment.
Tampa and Orlando dog bars are fighting a challenge to block pets from establishments
In part, attorneys for the bars wrote that the department reversed course after earlier allowing dogs.
Under new proposal, Disney’s Reedy Creek would be renamed and DeSantis will handpick the board
Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, called the measure a “power grab” by DeSantis.
St. Pete’s first-ever ‘Sunshine City Smokeout’ BBQ competition happens this weekend
Head to Spa Beach by the pier.
In ‘Brutes,’ Florida-raised author Dizz Tate lets beauty and insanity walk hand in hand
Tate discussed the work with Tombolo Books on Feb. 16.
Interview: Jim Gaffigan tapes his Netflix special this weekend in Tampa, where he lived for a year after college
Mr. Universe shares his favorite local restaurants, and more, before filming four shows at the Straz Center
Klee’s Telegram: The political toying with education in Florida now fills me with terror
Tell our leaders to stop.
Guys like DeSantis have nothing to offer but rage
Informed Dissent.
Besides Disney mess, Florida lawmakers’ upcoming special session will also deal with DeSantis’ migrant flight program
Jackson Peel, a spokesman for House Democrats, called the special session outline a “variety pack.”
Florida looks to double amount of medical-marijuana licenses
Doubling the size of the state’s medical marijuana industry will likely drive down the value of operators’ licenses.
Oracle of Ybor: I’m falling in love with a fuckboi
Plus a reading for moving in with your significant other for the first time.
President Joe Biden is coming to Tampa on Thursday
The Feb. 9 appearance is part of a 20-post State of the Union blitz.
More than 40 of the best concerts happening in Tampa Bay from Feb. 3-9
It’s a good week to be a live music fan.
Sixers songwriter Stephen Kellogg comes to Clearwater this month
He’s at Music4Life Living Arts Center.
Electro-pop favorite Strfkr makes St. Petersburg debut on Wednesday
The group’s at Jannus Live.
Dad-rock giant REO Speedwagon is back in Clearwater on Tuesday
It played Ruth Eckerd’s final gig before COVID lockdown, and the first one back.
Tennessee alt-country hero Lucero is back in downtown St. Petersburg on Tuesday
The old State Theatre looks different these days.
Tampa Bay loves Keb Mo’, so he’s playing two shows here this week
Get ‘Sunny and Warm’ on Tuesday and Thursday.
John McEuen is back in Tampa Bay, but you’ll have to drive to see him play
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band icon is in Sarasota on Monday.
Christian pop-rapper TobyMac is back in Tampa for another two-night stand
It starts on Sunday at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay trumpeter plays ‘Favorite Things’ jazz matinee this weekend
He’s backed by a formidable trio for this Tampa Jazz Club show.
Juelz Santana is playing Tampa’s Sulphur Springs on Sunday
The LaRon James of hip-hop is at Club Play.
With new album in hand, throwback songwriter Dean Johanesen plays free Tampa show
He’s in Seminole Heights on Sunday.
After shows with Taking Back Sunday, Tampa band Hollyglen plays Ybor City
Orlando pop-punk trio Overthinker opens.
Emo Night Tampa returns with another free dive bar concert on Saturday
This time, Soft Bite tops the bill.
UK classic rock icon Dave Mason plays Clearwater on Saturday
Be ‘Alone Together,’ again.
It’s finally time for Tampa Bay to see Katharine McPhee and David Foster
Remember when Foster played Mar-a-Lago?
In celebration of new album, Tampa grindcore band Collapsor plays three shows this week
The run starts with an album release on Saturday.
Tampa Shuffle hosts a Bob Marley birthday celebration and concert on Saturday
Tribal Style and I-Ruption play the tunes.
Tampa Bay Times lays off four newsroom staffers
Executive Editor Mark Katches referenced ‘financial challenges in the news business.’
Florida lawmakers want to force home sellers to disclose previous flood damage
The bills, filed for the legislative session that will start March 7, come after Hurricane Ian caused widespread flood damage.
Proposal to legalize recreational pot in Florida clears first big hurdle
The “Smart & Safe Florida” political committee had submitted 294,037 valid petition signatures.
St. Pete cafe Bad Mother hosts first latte art throwdown next weekend
And there’s an educational, coffee-focused panel the day before.
Torchy’s Tacos opens in St. Pete, Rooster & The Till needs a new executive chef, and more Tampa Bay food news
And the inaugural Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival takes place in April.
Nashville pop band Arlie crashes down in Tampa on Saturday
See its big fat mouth at Orpheum.
ARConnection jazz duo plays two, no-cover, Tampa shows this week
The first one is on Saturday in Seminole Heights.
A primer on Tampa’s very consequential 2023 municipal election
Election Day is March 7, but you can start to get ready now.
Three-day ‘Winter Warmer’ festival brings nearly two dozen bands to St. Petersburg
The no-cover throwdown runs Friday-Sunday.
Jimmy Webb, who’s written for Art Garfunkel, plays Largo this weekend
He’s also the guy who wrote ‘MacArthur Park’ for Richard Harris.
Tampa city council gets updated about Hanna Avenue project, but wants more answers
Council voted unanimously for city staff to return on Feb. 16 to respond to lingering questions about the projects
Popular Texas chain Torchy’s Tacos opens first Florida location in St. Pete
It’s the first location in Florida.
Stones Throw indie-rap favorite Homeboy Sandman plays Tampa on Friday
Hip-hop purists fall at the feet of Homeboy Sandman. The 42-year-old Queens emcee has been at it for 16 years now and made a name for himself in the underground on the strength of his witty, inventive stream-of-consciousness flow and deadpan sense of humor. Sandman’s time with the Stones Throw label made him something of…
Big Gigantic is bringing ‘Rowdytown’ vibes to St. Pete, but the show is sold-out
Go stand outside on Friday, suckas.
At Clearwater concert, Neko Case will renew her love affair with Florida
She plays Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Wednesday.
The Florida Aquarium wants you to name a cockroach after your ex
Proceeds will support The Florida Aquarium’s world-class animal care and critical conservation efforts.
AP African American studies class changed after criticism from Florida Gov. DeSantis
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson called the revisions “censoring Black and queer history.”
Inside Florida Gov. DeSantis’ record $114.8 billion budget proposal
The budget for the current year, which started July 1, totaled $109.9 billion.
