Tampa Bay’s best live music happening from May 12-18
Including Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
New LGBTQ-friendly bar Zipperz makes its debut in Gulfport
Folks may remember it as ‘Pepperz’ pre-pandemic.
Will Kimbrough, one of Emmylou Harris’ Red Dirt Boys, is playing Palmetto this weekend
Tampa Bay’s own Matt Burke opens the show.
Tampa vegan grocer and deli Black Radish celebrates third birthday with DJs and more
Proceeds from food and drinks benefit Shelter Farm Sanctuary.
Jeff Scott Soto and Jason Bieler bring duo set to Hard Rock Tampa on Friday
They brought a similar show to Ybor City in 2021.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs new illegal immigration restrictions into law, including E-Verify and migrant transport funding
“The Florida Legislature is punishing the wrong people for that and, in the process, dehumanizing their existence.”
Nashville songwriter Savannah Conley releases debut LP on the same day as her sold-out Tampa show
Conley opens for The Brook and the Bluff on Friday.
Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak says FBI raid ‘was solely related to my husband’s work as a journalist’
Feds were at the Old Seminole Heights home last Monday.
Flamenco favorite Gypsy Kings plays Hard Rock Tampa on Thursday
‘Savor Flamenco,’ then hit the casino floor.
Q&A: Brian Regan brings funny, not filthy, comedy to St. Pete on Friday
We talk about his start with Carson, acting, keeping it clean, and his funny family.
Bud Lights are BOGO when the Tampa Bay Rowdies host Detroit on Saturday
Stuart Sternberg’s other team is in the early stages of its season.
This weekend is the last chance to see ‘Ragtime’ outside at St. Pete’s Demens Landing
It’s the final weekend to catch “Ragtime,” American Stage’s outdoor recreation of E. L. Doctorow’s 1975 novel which confronts many issues: immigration, racism, socialism, women’s rights, industrialization, and the labor movement. Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Theater Critic said that in “Ragtime,” Music Director Latoya McCormick, reigning Theatre Tampa Bay award winner for “Crowns,” leads a…
Sarasota’s Be Fabulous Music & Arts Fest and celebration of queer joy happens this weekend
It was formerly known as the Harvey Milk Festival.
The inaugural Tampa Bay Chalk Festival happens in St. Pete’s Deuces district this weekend
Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project’s mission is to support local Black and brown artists.
Jobsite Theater’s cabaret take on ‘Alice In Wonderland’ opens in downtown Tampa this weekend
‘Alice’ has puppets, and it runs through June 4.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to prohibit students from using phones and TikTok in schools
DeSantis described the social-media measure as “reining in the use” of the technology in schools.
Florida bill could help Black farmers get pot licenses
The push for the Black farmer license comes as the number of medical-marijuana operators in the state is poised to double.
Great Explorations Children’s Museum hosts an adult-only craft beer event this week
Tickets for its ‘Night at the Brewseum’ event are still available.
New Tampa Bay pizzeria Cipriano Zonin gives away 500 free slices next weekend
The new food truck is going all out for its grand opening.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill aimed at crippling teacher unions
Unions representing law-enforcement officers, correctional officers and firefighters are exempt from the new requirements.
Plant-based sushi concept House of Vegano opens new St. Pete Central Avenue location
It dishes out a larger menu of dumplings, appetizers and other Japanese-inspired dishes.
Details unclear after FBI seizes electronics from Tampa journalist Timothy Burke, husband of councilwoman Lynn Hurtak
Hurtak recently defeated former Florida Representative and Senator Janet Cruz.
30 Mother’s Day brunches, parties and events happening throughout Tampa Bay
It’s not too late to make reservations or snag a gift for mom.
MSSV, a band featuring Mike Baggetta and Minutemen’s Mike Watt, is coming to Tampa Bay
The trio also features drummer Stephen Hodges.
Public records case involving Florida-funded migrant flights gets a hearing
The case focused, in part, on requests by an open-government group for phone or text logs.
‘They have not made a peep’: Disney cites Ron DeSantis’ Newsmax interview in revised lawsuit
“Since our skirmish last year, Disney has not been involved in any of those issues,” DeSantis told Newsmax. “They have not made a peep.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting China, banning TikTok
The most-contentious measure (SB 264) seeks to largely prevent Chinese citizens from purchasing land in Florida.
For ‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3,’ James Gunn sticks the landing, and brings all the feels
When the tally on comic book movies is eventually counted, this trilogy deserves to be near the top of the pack.
Florida group aims to make abortion a constitutional right
It would take millions of dollars to collect enough signatures to get the measure on the 2024 ballot.
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s beer festival, Bolts Brew Fest, returns to Amalie Arena this summer
Drown your sorrows, Bolts fans.
Hyper-pop duo 100 Gecs plays sold-out St. Pete show at Jannus Live this week
Demand for the band is high after a canceled Covid-era tour.
Scottish ‘Pirate-metal’ band Alestorm plays St. Pete on Sunday
It’s the group’s only Florida show.
Uptown Music Festival brings jazz, R&B and funk to Tampa’s University Area this weekend
Pieces of a Dream and JJ Sansaverino are among the performers.
Two years after N-word incident, country star Morgan Wallen headlines Tampa amphitheater show
He’s in town Saturday night.
There’s a ‘Hands Off Uhuru’ fundraiser concert happening in Tampa this weekend
Music and spoken word poetry are on the bill.
‘Gosha’ rapper $not plays St. Pete this weekend
Night Lovell, Eem Triplin, DC The Don and Micro are also on the bill.
Slap of Reality releases new music via new Tampa label Res Ipsa Records
The band’s Saturday show was rescheduled.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida board to cancel Disney deals
The feud stems from Disney opposing a 2022 law that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.
Grouplove returns to Tampa Bay to headline 97x Under Play show this weekend
The, err, group, just performed a handful of live debuts at Innings Festival in March.
Fresh off his Jazz Fest tour, songwriter Anders Osborne brings an acoustic set to Ybor City
Don’t be too surprised if you hear something you didn’t know was an Osborne original.
Mermaid Tavern closes, Good Night John Boy debuts in St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Plus, Riverfest returns, Tampa restaurants get Michelin praise, some sweet fundraisers and more.
Elevenses Co. and Gabby Bakes host a ’90s-themed pop-up this Saturday
A portion of sales from both bakers will benefit the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund.
St. Augustine tiki favorite Boat Drinks is doing a Tampa pop-up this month
The tavern and oyster bar is a North Florida favorite.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine names Tampa’s Jug + Bottle as one of the ‘Best Beer Shops of 2023’
Only one other Florida-based bottle shop made the cut.
Florida bill banning gender-affirming treatments for trans youths heads to DeSantis
“These (transgender people) are your neighbors, your friends, your loved ones, your co-workers,” Eskamani said.
Jury acquits former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum of lying to the F.B.I.
However, the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the conspiracy and fraud charges.
Florida bill to push back middle, high school start times heads to DeSantis
“What we’re doing now (with earlier start times) is not what’s best for our kids, for the adolescents especially.”
Bay Cannon Beer Co. officially closes West Tampa taproom, says its ‘brand isn’t leaving for good’
It’s been temporarily closed since December 2022.
Seminole Heights bar and pub Mermaid Tavern has closed
Its owner cites building damage as the reason for its closure.
Live Nation is offering $25 concert tickets to these big Tampa Bay shows
There are more than two dozen gigs on the ‘Concert Week’ menu.
50 Cent’s ‘Final Lap’ world tour is coming to Tampa this summer
Busta Rhymes opens the show.
Florida Senate gives approval for Disney World monorail inspections
“I just don’t think it makes sense for us to legislate in a manner that is punitive towards a private business.”
Florida Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill
“It does nothing to make Floridians safer.”
Tampa restaurants Psomi and Gorkhali Kitchen earn Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands
A full update to the guide is due on May 11.
