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Lyft, the rideshare service Uber drivers drive for when they're not driving for Uber, announced Wednesday that it will be testing a new subscription program with users in the Tampa Bay area, among other select markets. If you live in the region and use Lyft, keep an eye on your email — you might receive…
Tampa laughs at sundown
Stand-Up Under the Stars is this Thursday night
Seven questions with Amy Kedron
The Democrat running for the District 6 seat on the Pinellas County Commission talks about her vision.
Christmas comes early for local artists and food truck vendors
Seriously, Christmas? We haven’t even had a proper hurricane scare yet!
Sh*t Happened 5/9/18: Coast Guard effective, stingy, Pinellas and Manatee Counties won’t pay for SROs
Your Tuesday, clanking and shuffling back from the dead.
Tonight in live music; Magic Giant at Skipper’s Smokehouse and more
You know that the band recorded its acoustic EP in Clearwater, right?
Today in rock history; Chuck Berry arrives in the U.K., The Style Council’s Favourite Shop and more
Prince’s “Black Album,” ruffles feathers and The (International) Noise Conspiracy has a ‘Sickness.’
Christina Aguilera’s comeback tour is coming to liberate St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater
Tickets go on sale May 18.
Mother Kombucha expecting additions to its small-batch family
On June 1, the living tea purveyor’s bottled flavors will grow by three.
Making the Tampa connection at the Henry B. Plant Museum
Red Cross Nursing and the War of 1898: The Tampa Connection looks at Red Cross nurses and their role in the war.
#theResistance: Here’s how this week
Attend a Andrew Gillum meetup, go to a postcard party or quiz judicial candidates.
What ever happened to the radicals?
A book review of The Radicals by Ryan McIlvan.
Iron & Wine, Shawn Mendes both announce Tampa shows
One at Tampa Theatre and the other at Amalie Arena.
Mug life: Saturday means free coffee in Clearwater for World Fair Trade Day
Nature’s Food Patch wants you to have a cup of joe — on the house.
Four new cocktails aim to enhance The Rez Grill’s beverage program
There’s no shortage of offbeat drinkware or house-made ingredients.
Pro-education protestors to gather outside Jeff Brandes’s St. Pete office this afternoon
They’re angry over the senator’s handling of education legislation.
Today in rock history; a very special edition
Thank you, Gabe.
J. Cole is coming to Tampa’s Amalie Arena on August 11 — here’s when to get tickets
Young Thug will open the show.
Value or taste? Here’s what matters more to Floridians when buying beef
According to the Florida Beef Council, at least.
Sh*t Happened 5/8/18: David Straz announces mayoral bid, George Zimmerman still a hothead, St. Pete woman needs Drizly
There’s an app for one of these things.
Tampa International Fringe Festival review: Save Me, Dolly Parton
An honest, revealing portrait of motherhood.
Indie rocker Ted Leo to appear on Talking Animals Wednesday
The longtime vegan will be interviewed on WMNF’s beloved animal-issues program.
Tampa-based Gulf Coast Sourdough is now available in Pinellas
The St. Pete Saturday Morning Market has added the bakery to its online marketplace.
The James Museum is problematic
Does no one else think so?
Jobsite’s 1984: Hauntingly stupendous
It’s not so much what it does to you in the theater, it’s the way it messes with your head days later.
Sh*t Happened 5/7/18: Vape pen might’ve caused fire death, incompetent deputy honest, Lightning advance
The weekend, in shot form.
Tonight in live music; Boz Scaggs at The Cap, Emmure at Orpheum and more
Or we could road trip to Orlando for Sum 41.
Be shellfish: Bonefish Grill has dedicated a full menu to Bang Bang Shrimp
Diners can chow down on the limited-time tribute now through National Shrimp Day.
Today in rock history: The DeLand, Florida songwriter formerly known as Terence Trent D’Arby throws us into the “Wishing Well”
“Monday, Monday” goes No. 1, Aretha in Paris, and The Who’s “Pinball Wizard,” too.
A trio of local breweries win coveted international beer awards
Yup, the World Beer Cup recognized Dunedin Brewery, 7venth Sun and Motorworks Brewing.
Alternative Medicine: Sorting the good from the garbage (part two in a series)
How do you tell the difference between real medicine and snake oil?
Review: 34 years after their first encounter, Billy Idol and an obsessed fanboy meet again at Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre
“Look at us!,” he mused before we had our new photo taken.
Today in live music; Photo Fire, Old Crow Medicine Show, Eli Arbor and more
Chris Karns returns to Ol’ Dirty Sundays, too.
Tonight in live music; Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Jaialai, Donkng, George Clinton and more
Emo Night also has a new home.
Bomb The Music Industry: Industry pros chime in on the first step artists and bands should take before monetizing the music
Agreements, royalties, splits, marketing and more — getting started isn’t as hard as it seems.
Review: Kanye West’s verse is superfluous on solid lead single from Travis Scott’s forthcoming album Astroworld
Lil Uzi and Scott make “Watch” worth the listen.
Pro-gun rally set for Saturday in Sarasota
The Rally for Our Rights Manasota is encouraging a civil, no-guns gun rally.
God’s Drinking Problem: At Tampa Fringe, Mike Delamont dresses the maker in a mauve lady’s power suit from the 80s
‘God is a Scottish Drag Queen’ is like bible study for the depraved.
St. Pete favorite Nitally’s closing in Grand Central, looking for new location
May 31 is the popular Thai-Mex restaurant’s last day at its longtime home.
Tonight in live music; The Lost Ball’s immersive concert experience at Paper Crane, The Accidentals, Boston Marriage and more
James, James & La Lucha at Palladium, Tito Puente Jr. among more than two dozen choices.
Today in rock history; R.I.P to the Beastie Boys’ MCA, more
Echo & the Bunnymen, Yes and Grand Funk Railroad, too.
Weekend Platter: Taste of the Riverwalk, St. Pete Bike ‘n’ Eat and more
Food and drink events for mac and cheese addicts, “Star Wars” fans and everyone else.
Two books, two gods, one game plan
Two different reads: Beauty in the Broken Places: A Memoir of Love, Faith and Resilience and Educated: A Memoir.
Backstabbing for Beginners — a lightweight political thriller — puts a young diplomat in the headlights of a global scandal
The film, based-on-a-true-story, details the corruption that sacked a huge humanitarian effort by the United Nation in the waning days of Saddam Hussein.
Hacks that work for Movies in the Park
Sustainable, eco-friendly tips for watching movies outside this May.
Sprouting match: Top 7 food and drink stories for April
Last month, what were CL readers digging into the most?
F***in’ Perfect: P!nk is bringing her Beautiful Trauma tour to Tampa’s Amalie Arena
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, May 11.
Tonight in live music; Jamey Johnson at Ruth Eckerd, Rock The Park Tampa and more
Johnny Mile in the basement, Overheat’s last show, too
Margarita Wars 2018
Creative Loafing Margarita Wars 2018
Today in rock history; Aerosmith Rocks, Living Colour’s Vivid debut and more
James Brown is born and “Addicted to Love” goes No. 1.
I was blocked by Charlie Frago on Twitter for telling the truth
The Tampa Bay Times reporter was inaccurate, and I called him out on it.
Sh*t Happened 5/3/18: Hillsborough extends gun purchase waiting period, Florida Man finds sword
They’re probably not related; it’s just a funny coincidence.
Heights Public Market announces Empamamas as permanent fixture
The local food truck is helping street tacos live on at Armature Works, too.
Growth industry: Pharmacology University wants to train Tampa Bay’s medical-marijuana workforce
The educational business teaches certification courses in multiple states and Puerto Rico.
On the Sauce: Mango Julep
You know you only sip this cocktail once a year. Might as well make it count.
A new Americana: Saying goodbye to Lector Social Club artist-in-residence Eli Arbor
He’ll give a talk at the new natty wine and literary hub on May 8 and perform at Tampa Heights’ Shuffle on May 6.
Tampa International Fringe Festival says ‘Save Me, Dolly Parton’ — a Q&A with Theresa Smith-Levin
Tampa International Fringe Festival opens on May 2 and runs through May 12.
For the people: What to expect from Late Start Brewery’s home base at Pour House
A consistent stream of beer is one highlight of the Tampa partnership, among others.
Trip the town Fringe-tastic!
Tampa Fringe returns to Ybor.
CL Premiere: Joshua Cruz turns his pain into a purpose on new EP Infinity & Beyond — hear it now
It sees release on April 27 and features Bay area heavyweights like Queen of Ex, Dynasty and Demi Nova.
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Tampa Bay without going hungry — or thirsty
The holiday is closer than you think.






