All the best live music and concerts happening in Tampa Bay from Feb. 16-23
More than 50 events in every corner of the Bay area.
DJ Blenda, a totem of the Tampa music scene, celebrates 50th birthday this weekend with free concert
HIs bandmates in Gwan Massive, Tribal Style
Tampa hardcore band Yield To None headlines Born Free pub on Friday
Razor and the Boogiemen plays support along with Tampa cybergrind duo Scissor Blade.
The Temptations and Four Tops play Clearwater this weekend
They’re at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday.
Polish prog-rock band Riverside brings new album to Tampa on Friday
Cyberjam Duo opens.
St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival returns to North Straub Park next weekend
This three-day festival is free to attend.
‘Throwback Jam’ concert brings Ice Cube, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and more to Tampa this spring
Lisa Lisa, 2 Live Crew, JJ Fad and Color Me Badd are also coming to the Yuengling Center.
Tampa police officer who ran over man with squad car is denied qualified immunity in wrongful death case
In 2017, TPD officer Brian Kremler chased and struck a man with his squad car, who died in the hospital days later.
Songwriter Matt Woods, an adopted son of Tampa Bay, plays free concert on Friday
Recovering ska guy Sammy Kay opens.
Classic country prodigy Marty Stuart is back in Tampa Bay this weekend
Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives are at The Cap.
South Florida producer Raaket plays Tampa Karaoke lounge on Friday
And he’s giving away tickets to Okeechobee Music Festival.
Texas darkwave favorite Curse Mackey is back in Tampa on Friday
After taking part in the mammoth Absolution Fest in October 2021, Austin darkwave favorite Curse Mackey is back in town, this time with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Rona Rougeheart who plays assertive EBM under the Sine moniker. Rougeheart has previously worked with legends of the genre, including members of Ministry, Slayer, Nine Inch Nails and more.…
Brandon’s first Chipotle drive-thru opens tomorrow
The “Chipotlane” opens Feb. 16.
KFC is currently testing two new chicken sandwiches in Tampa
Apparently, the chicken sandwich wars of 2021 ain’t over.
Wynonna Judd is bringing Brandi Carlile and Martina McBride to Tampa next week
The tribute to Naomi is at Amalie Arena.
Review: In Tampa, Stageworks Theatre’s ‘Smell Of the Kill’ is a hilarious portrait of suburban hell
The three performers create distinct, interesting (if troubled) characters who mine the script for all its subversive verbal and physical comedy.
The Adnoraf, a members-only supper and social club, debuts in Hyde Park next month
But it’s accepting membership applications now.
Shruti Foundation’s East West Dance Festival happens this weekend in Tampa Heights
Admission to the festivities at Water Works Park is free.
House panel proposal would make it harder to change Florida’s constitution
“This is raising the bar to an extreme level,” said Letitia Harmon, Florida Rising policy and research director.
Florida bill would make running onto field during sporting events a first-degree misdemeanor
Also, the bill would seek to prevent people from benefiting financially from such actions.
Tampa ACLU asks mayor to not interfere with police review board’s potential independent attorney
Castor’s attorneys have presented an ordinance draft that is different than what city council requested
30 new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including rising country star Sierra Ferrell
Magic Giant, Disturbed and Surf Curse are among the highlights.
Former Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files federal appeal in lawsuit against DeSantis
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle last month ruled that DeSantis’ suspension violated the Florida Constitution.
Alton Brown saved Tampa’s Supernatural Food & Wine a year ago, so the shop is celebrating by raising money for charity
Proceeds from a special edition t-shirt will go to Metropolitan Ministries.
Detroit Wing Company opens first Florida location in Tampa this weekend
The big thing here is beer and sauce pairings
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants lawmakers to target ‘woke’ financial investments
House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, said the legislation is intended to counter asset managers at companies like BlackRock.
Trulieve spends another $5.5 million to put recreational pot on Florida’s 2024 ballot
The $5.5 million contribution in January brought Trulieve’s total contributions to $25.5 million.
New Water Street Tampa concepts Small Giant and Wine on Water open this week
With its newly-opened wine shop and restaurant, Cru Hospitality now has 6 concepts throughout Tampa Bay.
Gov. DeSantis hints at getting rid of AP classes in Florida
“This College Board, like, nobody elected them to anything. They’re just kind of there…”
Over 20 Mardi Gras specials, parties and events happening throughout Tampa Bay
Beads and boils, baby.
Candidates for Tampa City Council will face the Tiger Bay Club in Ybor City this Friday
Districts 4, 5 and 6 candidates are expected to appear.
Tampa Jesuit alum Bert Kreischer headlines Amalie Arena on Friday
There’s a pre-show tailgate down the street, too.
Ghost is bringing its arena tour to Tampa this summer
UPDATE: This show has been canceled.
Noel Gallagher and Garbage are coming to Tampa this summer
Metric plays support on both of Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ Florida shows.
American politics will get darker before we see a hint of sunlight, and my soul needs a break
The end of Informed Dissent.
‘I’m not gonna do it because I’ll never sing again’: The Who’s Roger Daltrey lives a little, then prematurely ends Florida concert
But before the shit really hit the fan, no one in the close-to-sold-out Hall had the faintest clue that Daltrey was even a little bit under the weather
Oracle of Ybor: My husband’s not very romantic, and now my ex is sending me flirty texts
I don’t believe you actually want to be with your ex.
New bill would give Florida’s statewide prosecutor more power to investigate voter fraud
The Republican-controlled House voted 77-33 along party lines to pass the measure (SB 4-B).
‘My medication is lifesaving’: Despite pleas, Florida boards of medicine votes to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth
“Your denial of my need for this medication doesn’t make my existence as a trans person any less real,”
‘Feels like five minutes ago’: Parkland families and survivors reflect on the massacre’s 5-year anniversary
The state has “made a lot of progress” over the past five years, “but we’re not there,” according to Gualtieri.
Legislature considers spending $15 million to overhaul New College of Florida
The state university system’s Board of Governors requested the money.
Florida athletic association drops questions about student menstruation cycles from required medical evaluation form
“There is absolutely no reason for the FHSAA to collect such private information and no reason why the schools need it.”
PopStroke set to open in Lutz, this weekend’s Sunshine City Smokeout competition, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And it’s not too late to make those Valentine’s Day reservations either.
Tampa Bay Indigenous group to honor 50th anniversary of Wounded Knee occupation
The event takes place in Tampa on February 26.
Florida bill would allow landlords to charge tenants a monthly non-refundable fee in lieu of a security deposit
“This is just an option to get in the front door initially.”
Big Storm Brewing Co. opens new location in Ybor City this weekend
It occupies the former Hamburger Mary’s space.
Florida Senate committee backs housing bill that would ban rent control and give tax breaks to developers
Identical legislation (HB 627) was filed Monday in the House by Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera, R-Coral Gables.
New splash area Shaka-Laka Shores coming to Adventure Island this spring
Adventure Island opens for the 2023 season on March 4.
New report shows Hillsborough blocked 52 percent of abortion petitions for minors
Pinellas denied none.
Tiger Woods’ new PopStroke putt-putt course will open in Lutz next week
This will be PopStroke’s 6th location and 5th in Florida.
