

#YouToo? Abusers, survivors and the questions that plague us
For most women, the threat of sexual harassment is as familiar as getting a haircut. To many men, that fact is a shock.
Tonight in live music; Gwar bloodies up The Ritz, UT’s symphony orchestra plays Falk Theatre, Chasing Lovely at The Attic and more
\\ ✔️= Critic's Pick Wanted to kick today's live music roundup off with a message of appreciation for the crew at Coast Bike Share, which celebrates its third anniversary today with a sweet group ride, raffle and more. We've put a few miles on its bikes as we zip in between venues, so we appreciate…
Today in rock history; Jackson Browne On Empty, R.I.P. Roy Orbison and more
Tragedy at Altamont and milestones for the Silverdome, too.
After Broadway run, Jason Mraz brings solo acoustic tour to St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater
Tickets for the March 17 show go on sale December 15.
So how’s that new book coming: Please allow me to digress
A bra-less homage to W. Somerset Maugham.
Sh*t Happened 12/6/17: Duke sucks, life is terrible, let’s all look at a baby hippo for a while
It helps, it really does.
Which Tampa Bay dining spots snagged Golden Spoons?
Local newcomers and stalwarts fared well in all three categories.
Kathy Castor vows to fight “outrageous tax bill” in Congress
The Tampa Democrat said she has never seen a bill more “unfair and unwise.”
UPDATE: Dead & Company reschedules Orlando show for February 27
All tickets will be honored.
Five Courses: Bento Cafe reveals a couple of St. Pete renderings
Plus the latest on Fabrica, Mini Doughnut Factory and Kahwa.
Interview: Before inaugural run, Dirtybird Campout East founder Claude VonStroke talks corporate EDM,the merits of St. Cloud and more
The festival runs from February 2-5.
Fleet Foxes will make its Tampa debut on March 1 at The Ritz Ybor — here’s when to get tickets
The Seattle indie-folk heroes play The Ritz on March 1.
Tonight in live music; Florida Folk Night, road trip for Björk and Oneohtrix Point Never, more
Beer & Hymns at Beach Bar has free babysitting, yo.
Today in rock history; Little Richard is born and “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” for Belinda Carlisle
Buffalo Springfield debuts and Macca’s Wings score a big one, too.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom — a trailer for a trailer
Seriously. They’re calling it a tease, but we know what they’re doing. And yes, we still want to watch it.
Sh*t Happened 12/5/17: Florida man, unnecessary civic panic, big snake
Also, “threatening graffiti.”
Did & Do: The weekend behind us and the week before us
Monday’s over — let’s have some fun this week.
Parent company of Big Storm purchases another Southwest Florida brewery
Big Storm’s third location is going into the former home of Cape Coral Brewing Company.
Report: Tampa among top 20 “hippest” cities for the under-30 set
The website movehub.com even gives Ybor a name check.
Poke on the rise: Two new restaurants offer takes on the Hawaiian tradition
In Tampa, U Poké Spot and Big Island Poke are now open.
UPDATE: Japanese Breakfast’s Ybor City show is sold-out
Jbrekkie will be back in April, kids. Hope you got a ticket.
Love Never Dies: A new Opera for Lloyd Webber’s Phantom
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s troubled sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.
Carefully calculated: Mernet Larsen at TMA
Larsen’s retrospective will give you all the feels.
Tonight in live music; Levi The Poet, Dan Smith and Kris Rochelle at Microgroove, surprise SHAMc show and more
Roll those dice, Tampa Bay.
Today in rock history; Zappa casino fire inspires Deep Purple’s big hit, Zeppelin announces breakup and more
The Beatles stop smiling, and the Stones are ‘December’s Children,’ too.
Tonight in live music; H.E.R.’s sold-out Orpheum show, Skipper’s helps Puerto Rico, and JJ Grey sold-out the attic again
JJ Grey’s second of two sold-out Ybor gigs.
Do This: Terry Tomalin’s Frog Grog canning @ 3 Daughters Brewing
It’s a pilsner that both celebrates a local hero and raises money for the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Playlist: Listen to every song Lady Gaga played at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on December 1, 2017
Party on, Little Monsters.
Dance Review: A world premiere and more at Sarasota Ballet
A new work choreographed by ABT star Marcelo Gomes, plus works by Balanchine and Ashton.
Today in live music; The Drums and JJ Grey sell-out Ybor shows, classical Indian music, 97X NBT, Uke It Out!, Microgroove anny and more
Plus Transitions art show, Emo Night and more than 30 other options.
Lady Gaga to Tampa artist: “Cam Parker, you are the shit!”
A magnificent Monstergram from Mama herself.
Is Florida ready to retire SeaWorld’s killer whales?
The theme park says this generation of captive orcas is the last. Skeptics want a law.
Golden x Burns spent Thanksgiving quietly dropping one of the strongest Tampa Bay hip-hop releases of the year — listen
A project seven years in the making.
Sh*t Happened 12/1/17: Seminole Heights mural half-erased, McDonald’s tipster reward fiasco, cops punished lightly
Oh, and terrible fast food gets worse.
Today in rock history; The Sex Pistols get filthy on the BBC, AC/DC releases T.N.T. and more
‘Ed Sullivan’ gives is Buddy Holly & Sam Cooke, Doobie Brothers take it ‘Minute By Minute’
Electric Forest 2018 Lineup: Top tiers all but abandon jam bands so EDM can invade the woods
String Cheese Incident holds strong, but Bassnectar, Griz, Testpilot and Marshmello lead the pack.
Weekend Platter: Ultimate Bar Pop-Up Party, Paella on the Patio and more
Five ways to ensure there’s plenty of food and drink in your future.
Tonight in live music; Lady Gaga, You Vandal, The Pauses, Bestial Mouths, Trapfone and more
More than two dozen options on this Friday night.
Here’s what Tampa’s Symphonic Distribution plans to do with its $4M investment from BPV
A local VC firm helps another Bay area company grow.
Theater Review: Fun Home at the Straz
The Tony-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir is a powerfully good piece of theater — and yes, it’s fun.
Interview: Devin Townsend talks vomiting musical ideas, managing his sobriety, supporting young guitarists and more
The Canadian guitarist, songwriter and producer opens for Clutch at Jannus Live on Dec. 2.
Microgoove-ing: On its sixth anniversary here are six things you might not have known about the Seminole Heights record shop
Plus shopkeeper Keith Ulrey’s six favorite records of 2017.
Florida anti-death penalty activists gather to stay executions
Tonight marks the annual Cities for Life protests against executing criminals.
ICYMI: Florida distillery with a Tampa Bay connection turns 1
Nearly 100 restaurants and liquor stores now carry Copper Bottom’s small-batch spirits.
Tonight in live music; Lil’ Pump, Soul! at The Bends, Poptone and more
Charlie Daniels jam, anyone?
Poet’s Notebook: Getting around the rondeau
A poetry lesson.
Today in rock history; Billy Idol is born, Pink Floyd erects its Wall and more
Joey Ramone gets a corner, and Glen Campbell’s ‘Wichita Lineman’ causes a storm.
James Franco delivers his Disaster-pièce de résistance
James Franco delivers his Disaster-pièce de résistance






