

Free Sonny’s BBQ sandwich goes to active duty military, veterans in Tampa Bay
Dine with the Florida-based chain next week for pulled pork on the house.
Tampa Bay Fresh Fest — led by Mark Stevens and Eric Hornsby — will pay artists to paint murals in one Tampa neighborhood
The mural festival — slated for February 2019 — will culminate with an art exhibit.
Jeremih’s Friday show at Tampa’s The Ritz Ybor City has been canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances”
Looks like the rest of the tour is still on though.
This week’s cocktail calls for the addition of your favorite Cognac
Just don’t cheap out too much.
Jacksonville-based Metro Diner calls dibs on National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day
On Aug. 8, the chain’s signature take on the beloved dish is $6 cheaper.
Ms. Lauryn Hill’s canceled shows, Tampa Bay’s young musicians among most-visited Creative Loafing music posts of July
Lots of Lakeland in there, too.
Happy 58th birthday to pioneering Public Enemy emcee Chuck D
The rebel without a pause is still bringing the noise.
It’s par-tee time during the Putts & Pints Pub Crawl around Tampa’s Ybor City
Enjoy rounds of putt putt, trivia and other games in between sips.
Panic! At The Disco’s sold-out Amalie Arena show leads Wednesday’s live music lineup
Diners, Powerglove, and Hard Rock’s Battle of the Bands is happening, too.
Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn responds to Trump’s “Venom and Vitriol tour” coming to town
Buck don’t give a f***.
How Copper Shaker, Green Bench plan to observe IPA Day with St. Petersburg
Beertails all around.
On this day in 1991, Fugazi offered fans a Steady Diet of Nothing
The origins of “more cowbell” were also born on this day in rock history.
Tampa’s Homeland Security, ICE protestors have been arrested
The protesters were locked together at the neck for several hours.
Talking with Gilbert King before he comes to The Studio@620 in St. Petersburg this Sunday
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author will talk about ‘Beneath a Ruthless Sun,’ courtesy of Tombolo Books.
Lydia and Jared & the Mill’s Ybor City show at Crowbar leads Tuesday’s live music lineup
Toronto indie-pop up-and-comers Cherry Pools open open.
Hot, bothered and desperately wanting
‘Hot Summer Nights’ creates a fable of first lust that feels authentic. It’s too bad that’s only half the movie.
Orange Cycle Creamery rolls into Tarpon Springs with 20-plus artisan flavors
Rotating varieties included.
Another TV program shines a culinary spotlight on St. Petersburg’s dining scene
Next month, eateries around town will appear on Cooking Channel.
Kevin Hart to Tampa fans: “Don’t bring your cellphones” to Amalie Arena
You will be asked to leave if caught texting, talking, tweeting, taking photos or posting to social media during the show.
Wobbles, not words, brought dance music fans together when Ganja White Night wubbed the Ritz Ybor City
Headbanging is universal.
Avid Brew Company’s St. Petersburg tasting room is open
House beers mingle with guest taps on the Tampa Bay-driven draft list.
In A Silent Way, Miles Davis went electric on this day in 1969
The jazz great, Buddy Guy, Kate Bush and Chic are all celebrated on this day in rock history.
The Soft Rock Renegades are gonna play a dingy, dance-y rock and soul party at The Hub in Tampa
Fun on Franklin Street.
Juice WRLD’s sold-out show at The Ritz Ybor City leads Tampa Bay’s Sunday live music lineup
You know, because we all had plans to see Lauryn Hill.
Watch Preston Lacy be a Jackass — at St. Petersburg’s Iberian Rooster
Admit it, you love this stuff.
Tampa comedian Matt Fernandez will film new special at Ybor City’s Rock Brothers Brewing
He takes his comedy seriously.
Sharpie Show at Black Crow Coffee Co in St. Petersburg
Smells like Sharpie!
Beach Day is back and releasing an all-new vinyl exclusive at Microgroove in Tampa
The surf-pop band teams up with old and new favorites at this comeback show.
Tampa Bay’s Saturday live music lineup has so many good options
Dance parties, sing-alongs, experimental sounds music and full-on rock shows lead the way.
Two pillars of black excellence collide when Janelle Monáe meets Tampa muralist Cam Parker
“There’s so much s*** happening right now — I have no choice but to focus on the good.”
Blindspotting is woke as hell, and determined to open your eyes
Two lifelong friends create a masterpiece about life, love, violence and hope that transcends race to speak to the human inside us all.
Gilbert King comes to St. Petersburg to talk about Beneath a Ruthless Sun at Studio@620
Reviewer Lisa L. Kirchner called the book “a hauntingly relevant unveiling of our racist past.”
Listen to every song that the Smashing Pumpkins and Metric played at Tampa’s Amalie Arena
Shiny and bright, indeed.
Prepared foods made in Tampa snag shelf space in select Publix stores
Eat Fresco is one of the newest local businesses to partner with the Florida supermarket.
Billboard’s singles chart was unveiled on this day in 1940 — guess who was at the No. 1 spot
He was technically behind blue eyes.
Rob Swift and Mista Sinista have finally come back together, and they’re headed to Ybor City’s Ol’ Dirty Sundays at Crowbar
It’s almost like an X-Ecutioners reunion.
The St. Petersburg MFA’s “Magnetic Fields” is getting a soundtrack thanks to a trio of experimental composers and artists
‘Sonic Abstractions’ happens on Saturday.
Anthony Green and Good Old War’s Ybor City show at Orpheum lead Tampa Bay’s Friday live music lineup
Ganja White Night, Summer Soul and more in action as well.
Hazy rock and emo-pop are the orders of the day when Diners and Karen Meat play Tampa’s Mojo Books & Records
Listen to ‘You’re and Ugly Person’ right now.
It’s true, the Tampa Theatre is hosting two Mary Poppins sing-along screenings
The only time it’s acceptable to dress like a chimney sweep in public.
Los Angeles monome master Daedelus will put the beat down at Crowbar in Ybor City
Ninja Tune and Brainfeeder vibes all the way from the left coast.
Yes, there are still tickets available for Manchester Orchestra’s free 97X Shindig show in St. Petersburg
And you won’t be able to get into Jannus Live without one.
Shake your tailfeather when Nashville funcore outfit Terror Pigeon flies into Tampa’s Microgroove
Aux Tale and Mouth Council round out the bill on an early Saturday show.
Counting Crows will celebrate August and Everything After at St. Petersburg’s Al Lang Field
With Live handling opening duties, too.
St. Petersburg’s VFW 39 is hosting one heck of a rock and roll party on Saturday
The Venus, Sentries, Jensen Serf Company, Blestian and cheap beer? We’re in.
“Hamiltunes” encourages Hamilton costumes at Tampa’s Jimmie B. Keel library
We see you, Aaron Burr.
Grammy-nominated producer Mark Knight will spin late at The Kennedy in Tampa
Another installment of the SoHo institution’s ‘Departure Fridays’ series.
Old friends unite when Oprah Spinfrey and Moons over My Sammy meet at Tampa’s Hooch and Hive
It’s like a Czar reunion.
Currents anniversary dinner in Tarpon Springs offers 2 seatings to choose from
Tickets even include a free glass of wine.
Parkland parents start PAC to take on NRA-backed candidates
“Change the law or change the lawmakers,” says the Families vs. Assault Rifles PAC.
Saxophonist Jeremy Carter kicks off Palladium Theater’s Summer of Soul series in St. Petersburg
Check out the full schedule.
New (kinda) improv festival hits Tampa in August
The Countdown Improv Festival — formerly the 321 Improv Festival — runs Aug. 16-18.
A guide to summer hibernation, Florida style
Finding it hard to escape the heat of Florida’s summers? Make like a bear in reverse and go into summer hibernation!
Microcommunity of townhouses to break ground soon on the Pinellas Trail
Clearwater’s latest residential project is billed as “perfect for active adults.”
Darlene Love, Queen’s Roger Taylor and Mick Jagger were all born on this day in rock history
Birthday-palooza, Today in Rock History.
Before sold-out Tampa show, A R I Z O N A’s David Labuguen talks anxiety, the Philippines’ Araneta Coliseum and more
You’ll be hearing a lot from the rising indie-pop trio soon enough.
Janelle Monáe’s St. Petersburg set leads Tampa’s Bay’s Thursday live music lineup
Yes’ 50th anniversary, Beer Garden Sessions and more also included.
Cool off at Dunedin’s Caledonia Brewing, play music trivia and hoist the unicorn
That… that’s not a euphemism.
House of Carbs debuts in downtown Tampa with almost nothing but grilled cheese
Forget those summer body goals.
Pair O’ Dice Brewing unveils first gluten-reduced beer at Clearwater taproom
One that even glutenophiles dig.






