Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 9-16
Including Hozier, Destroy Boys, Lemon Twigs and more.
Nikki Lane, Grace Potter, open for Chris Stapleton in Tampa on Friday
The show’s a no-brainer for fans of country that doesn’t suck.
Florida Gov. DeSantis disses pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, calling them ‘a cheap cause’
“The reality is, if you actually study the history of this, you would be able to see there’s never been a Palestinian state.”
After Blink-182 tour, Sacramento punk band Destroy Boys headlines St. Pete show
Margaritas Podridas opens alongside Florida’s own Hijas De La Muerte.
Geese brings new album of cosmic-country to Tampa this weekend
A year ago, Geese was on the road with Greta van Fleet.
Tampa emo pioneer Pohgoh plays 30th anniversary concert on Friday
The band tours Japan next month.
Tampa outlaw-folk group One Trip Little opens for Hank IV on Saturday
Expect to hear a new single ‘I Can Handle It.’
A 70-piece orchestra plays a video game concert in Tampa this weekend
Diablo, Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, and more will all be covered.
Prog-metal band Periphery plays St. Petersburg this weekend
Hardcore outfit Eidola and Ibanez shredder Jake Bowen open.
Tamayo and Row Jomah’s two-night Dunedin stand includes a ‘Royale With Cheese’ Tarantino tribute
The bands play all originals on night one.
The Florida Orchestra is doing a free Mother’s Day concert in Tampa
Chelsea Gallo conducts for this, first-come first-served picnic blanket show.
Ronnie Dee says he’s hugging every mom that comes to his Mother’s Day matinee
He lost his own mom to cancer.
Go out dancing this Friday, and help support the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
TBAF supported about 2,000 people last year.
’90s R&B hitmaker En Vogue plays Tampa on Wednesday
The band put out a new album in 2018.
Showtunes go jazz for Annamarie Smith-Butz’s upcoming St. Pete Broadway concert
There aren’t many tunes Smith-Butz can’t nail.
Interview: Before sold-out Tampa concert, Allison Russell talks oppression, forgiveness and more
Hozier headlines at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Here are some of Tampa Bay’s best Mother’s Day brunches, buffets and dinners
Happening at a variety of hotels, resorts, and restaurants both casual and high-end concepts across the Bay area.
It’s National Bike Month, and there’s a group ride to Tampa International Airport
Turns out TPA is the League of American Bicyclists’ first bike-friendly U.S. airport.
V.M. Ybor’s Newman Cigar Company factory hosts ‘Florida!’ book talk on Tuesday
We hope they discuss Taylor Swift’s new song about the Sunshine State, too.
Salvador Dalí’s 120th birthday party happens in St. Pete this weekend
Admission to the Dalí Museum is slashed to $19.04.
‘Sunshine City Scare’ convention comes to St. Petersburg this weekend
With a deep ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ theme.
Florida sues Biden administration over new regulations protecting gender-affirming care
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Tampa, targets a rule that affects programs such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which operates as KidCare in Florida.
MFA St. Pete hosts free, kid-centric, ‘Painting In the Park’ festival this weekend
There’ll be activities for kids of all ages.
Florida governor enjoys ‘executive privilege’ from releasing public records, says DeSantis lawyer
“The concept of executive privilege has no application whatsoever in the field of public records. It never has.”
Tampa Bay residents will see cheaper electric bills starting next month
The plans approved Tuesday will lead to about $233.5 million in savings for Duke customers and $137.9 million for Tampa Electric customers.
Gucci Mane is coming to Tampa for a 4th of July weekend bash
Tampa homegrown stars Plies and Tom G. will also fill out the bill.
Hospitality veterans will open Una Más specialty cafe in Tampa Heights
Get a taste this weekend during a pop-up inside Fancy Free Nursery.
Florida real estate groups sue over law banning Chinese nationals from trying to buy homes
The lawsuit, filed in Miami, contends that the law violates the federal Fair Housing Act and part of the Florida Constitution.
‘Sad and pathetic’: Florida Gov. DeSantis blasts Columbia officials for cancelling commencement ceremony
“Our students deserve that, and we champion law and order in Florida.”
Florida Republican Party officially comes out against ballot initiative to legalize recreational pot
DeSantis has not been hesitant in slamming the idea of Florida legalizing recreational cannabis.
Decades-old cases dusted off in Andrew Warren’s legal fight with Gov. DeSantis
Warren’s lawyers warned that embracing DeSantis’ arguments about the 1924 opinion “would invalidate many federal statutes and overrule innumerable” court decisions.
Interview: Before Tampa debut, The Lemon Twigs talk influences, family and more
The band plays Ybor City this weekend.
Delta adds new direct flights to Amsterdam from Tampa International Airport
The last time Delta offered direct service between TPA and AMS was 2019.
No more mockingbird? Florida official pushes for new state bird
Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas also have the northern mockingbird as their state birds.
There should be a giant crab in the center of this Tampa Heights traffic circle
Let’s name it ‘Garcia.’
Pete’s Bagels opens Gulfport outpost, Stone Soup Cafe closes, and more local food news
And there’s a few more weeks to attend Busch Gardens’ globally-inspired food & wine festival.
Rakki, a new Asian-inspired ‘rice and noodles’ concept, opens in Seminole Heights
It dishes out unique ramens, dumplings and bao buns during its soft opening phase.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Gaza refugees are not wanted, and would bring ‘blood feud’ to country
Several national news outlets reported Wednesday that U.S. agencies have discussed resettling Palestinian refugees from Gaza.
Amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations, USF adds increased security for commencement events
Pro-Palestinian protests have shaken campuses across the country as the academic year ends.
Review: Alvvays introduces itself to Tampa in loud, joyous set at The Ritz
So many people knew all the words.
Diana Ross, the last of The Supremes, plays Clearwater this month
Diana Ross is the last living member of the original Supremes, but there ain’t no mountain high enough to keep Ms. “I’m Coming Out” from the stage. The 80-year-old empress—who swings into Clearwater on a biannual basis—has even proven that she’s totally down to give those that came after her a chance at helping her…
Grungy rock outfit Narrow Head plays Ybor City on Wednesday
Wishy and Dazy open.
UK wunderkind Jacob Collier plays St. Pete on Monday
The audience choir guy is here.
The Offspring is playing Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center this weekend
With former Marilyn Manson drummer Brandon Pertzborn on rhythm.
DJ Jask is launching ‘Sade Sundays’ at Tampa’s Alter Ego
‘…originals and covers to remixes, samples, and songs’ will all be part of the set.
Experimental jazz bassist Rugawd plays ‘Little Treats’ album release party this weekend
But you gotta know someone to get the address.
Tampa Bay DIY booker Whamo is taking a break but hosting one last show at ‘some dude’s backyard’
Soft Bite and You First, plus DJ Goth Prep Boy are also on the bill.
Songwriter Kevin So plays intimate bungalow show in St. Pete
He’s at Craftsman House on Saturday.
DeSantis signs bill to remove ‘indoctrination’ from Florida classrooms
DeSantis also signed a bill allowing state funds to be deposited in credit unions. In the past, only banks have been eligible.
Tampa rapper Li Kenobi releases debut album with free concert at Shuffle
On ‘Star Wars’ day, naturally.
Dagger opens ‘Wounds’ at no-cover St. Petersburg concert
The show is at The Bends this weekend.
Country duo Brooks & Dunn is in reboot mode and headed to Tampa this weekend
So much for that ‘final rodeo.’
Waxahatchee plays St. Pete on Friday, but get to the show early to see Good Morning
The Australian indie-rock band just released a new double album.
Spanish Love Songs, purveyor of emo singalongs, plays Tampa this weekend
Oso Oso, Sydney Sprague, and Worry Club open at Orpheum.
Noan Partly is releasing a debut album this year, but plays a free Friday concert in Seminole Heights first
Partly doesn’t like to put her music in a box.
Psych-rock band Levitation Room brings ‘Strange Weather’ to Tampa on Friday
St. Petersburg instrumental quartet Soft Cuff (FFO: Daptone Records) and bedroom bop maker Peli Gene open.
After a year of showing up on the silver screen, Indigo Girls heads to Clearwater
Amy Ray and Emily Sailers are having a pretty big year in terms of appearing on the silver screen. The folk-rock duo’s catalog is the center of “Glitter and Doom,” a jukebox musical-slash-queer rom-com about two performers on different ends of the entertainment industry trying to make it as musicians. Additionally, the girls are also…
Tampa Bay Rays tap locals for free City Connect jersey concert
It happens today at the St. Pete Pier.
DeSantis signs bill banning sales of lab-grown meats in Florida
The bill, in part, will make it a second-degree misdemeanor to sell or manufacture cultivated meat.
‘This is a fight for freedom’: At Florida stop, Vice President Harris warns of potential Trump abortion ban
“As of this morning, 4 million women in this state woke up with fewer reproductive freedoms than they had last night.”
Creative Pinellas’ Emerging Artists showcase opens this month in Largo
Close to a dozen creatives were chosen, and the reception is on May 9.
Brooksville’s Harvest Moon Farm hosts month-long sunflower festival
It’s just a 45-minute drive to Masaryktown.
Tampa Bay Chalk Festival returns to St. Pete’s Deuces district this weekend
Attendees are encouraged to patronize the neighborhood’s local restaurants.
Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival wraps later this month
After that, it’s back to tendies, pizza, and BBQ.
