Blind Tiger returns to Tampa’s Seminole Heights
Torres acquired Circa 1949 in Seminole Heights, turning the beer garden into a Blind Tiger with 40 beers on tap and indoor/outdoor event venue space. Its September opening at 6905 N Orleans Ave. marks Blind Tiger’s return to Seminole Heights after its shop on North Florida Ave. closed in 2022.
Men I Trust plays two St. Petersburg concerts this month
Men I Trust plays two St. Petersburg, Florida concerts on Nov. 19-20, 2025.
98 Rockfest returns in 2026 with headliners Three Days Grace, I Prevail
Ontario metal outfit Three Days Grace will headline the annual shindig’s grand comeback at The BayCare Sound, simultaneously pushing its new album Alienation and welcoming back original lead singer Adam Gonthier after a decade-long break.
‘Esos Besos’ Houston indie-rock trio Vortxz plays no-cover St. Pete concert this weekend
Houston indie-rock trio Vortxz plays free St. Petersburg, Florida concert on Nov. 15, 2025.
Del McCoury, living legend of bluegrass, plays Clearwater this weekend
Bluegrass legend Del McCoury plays Clearwater, Florida on Oct. 15, 2025.
Reunited hardcore hero Kids Like Us headlines no-cover Tampa concert
Friday is National Pickle Day, apparently, and Grillo’s Pickles is picking up the bill for a full-on celebration at the Skatepark of Tampa.
Members of Turnstile bring their other band, Angel Du$t, to Tampa
Daniel Fang and Pat McCrory—drummer and guitarist for Turnstile, respectively—bring a their band Angel Du$t to Tampa on Nov. 14, 2025.
New-age jam band Goose makes Clearwater debut in April
Connecticut jam band oose has announced its first 2026 tour dates, including one in downtown Clearwater come spring.
‘Drag Race’ star claps back at Florida AG ‘Mister Urethra’ for targeting Christmas show
It’s not the first time the DeSantis administration has come after this drag show specifically. In 2022, the administration targeted liquor licenses at the Hyatt Regency Miami and Orlando’s Plaza Live for hosting a “Drag Queen Christmas.” That year, Proud Boys and evangelists protested outside its Clearwater appearance at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Cigar City Brewing moving to its namesake, Ybor City, in 2026
Cigar City Brewing (CCB) posted on X (formerly Twitter) last Thursday that it will move from its longtime Spruce Street location to Ybor City in 2026.
Florida Republicans try again to ban political, Pride flags on government buildings
This is the fourth time Borrero, from Miami, has carried this legislation. It’s died each year before reaching either the House or Senate floor.
Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Fest supports a bloody good cause in Tampa this weekend
A portion of proceeds benefits Faces of Courage, a local nonprofit that provides medically supervised outings and overnight camps for women, children and families affected by all types of cancer and blood disorders.
Shine Mural Festival wraps up with a party in St. Pete this weekend
To mark a decade of painting the town, the festival went back to its roots this year with its “origins” theme and a purely local artist lineup. FloridaRama (stylized “FloridaRAMA”) hosts its finale celebration, with DJ Austen Van Der Bleek, gourmet food for purchase from FOMO Chefs, and lots more quirky art.
Ghostfest haunts St. Pete’s historic Roser Park this weekend
The night features a spooky Star Trolley tour led by Spirits of St. Petersburg’s paranormal investigator Brandy Stark ($40) and a no-cover haunted market with snacks, tarot readings and spooky vendors and nonprofits.
Florence + The Machine return to Tampa this spring
Following a year off for the band, Florence Welch (who still made a point to join Taylor Swift at all three of her Miami “Eras Tour” shows last year) spearheaded its brand-new, Halloween-released album Everybody Scream.
Surfing songwriter and filmmaker Jack Johnson returns to Tampa this summer
Jack Johnson has a new movie coming out in 2026 and will give Tampa Bay fans a taste of it when he hits the road this summer.
Last week, the 50-year-old songwriter, filmmaker, surfer and eco-activist announced a 43-date tour that includes an August swing through the southeastern U.S., marking his first Bay area show…
St. Pete Run Fest takes over downtown this weekend
St. Pete Run Fest has a half-marathon, 10K, 5K and special challenges for runners of varying levels, plus kids fun runs and a half-mile dog walk/run.
Photos: Activists rally as Israeli court postpones hearing for imprisoned Tampa teenager Mohammed Ibrahim
Yesterday an Israeli military postponed proceedings in Mohammed Ibrahim’s case until Dec. 15. Friends, family and community activists gathered at Tampa City Hall then marched to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park to demand the release of the Tampa teenager.
Three ways to start celebrating the holidays in Tampa this weekend
Hold onto your Halloween candy. Tampa is going full holly jolly holiday this week with three major celebrations across downtown and Ybor City.
Interview: Sarasota actress Ann Morrison brings Broadway’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to Tampa
Ann Morrison, who’s nearly 70, took over the role of teenaged Kimberly Levaco in the national tour of “Kimberly Akimbo” a couple of months ago. The tour opens at Tampa’s David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Photo: Everyone who stepped into the photobooth at St. Pete’s Whiskey Business
The hangover has worn off, and another edition of Whiskey Business is in the books. Here’s everyone who stepped into the photobooth at St. Petersburg’s James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art last Friday.
FHP didn’t stop chasing vehicle until seconds before fatal Ybor City crash, video shows
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) pursued a vehicle down Ybor City’s E 7th Avenue, known for its weekend nightlife, around 12:30 a.m. early Saturday morning. The vehicle, which had allegedly been used for street racing earlier that night, swerved to avoid a turning vehicle and crashed, killing four people and injuring 13 others outside of Bradley’s…
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High speed chase ends with four dead after vehicle crashes into Ybor City bar [PHOTOS]
Four people are dead, with 11 more injured, after a high speed chase ended with a vehicle crashing into businesses on the 1500 block of E 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Florida politicians react to New Yorkers picking democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to be their mayor
While Tampa Bay has just one democratic socialist currently in local elected office, several other electeds and mayoral candidates told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay they nonetheless found validation in Zohran Mamdani’s victory, which progressives nationwide have latched onto as an undeniable repudiation of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
‘We leapt before we looked’: The Commodore celebrates second anniversary this weekend
The Commodore, a now-beloved comedy and performance space celebrates two years in Tampa Nov. 7-9, 2025.
Miski Dee Rodriguez brings City Mouse to Tampa for Saturday concert
A punk concert led by City Mouse comes to Tampa’s American Legion Seminole Post 111 on Nov. 8, 2025.
Dunedin’s wine and blues festival returns this weekend
Dunedin Wines the Blues music and drink festival returns to Pioneer Park on Nov. 8, 2025.
Coppertail Brewing celebrates 11th anniversary with free Saturday concert
Tampa Coppertail Brewing continues its anniversary concert tradition on Nov. 8, 2025.
Skipper’s Smokehouse hosts benefit for Ed Lowery’s cancer fight
On Nov. 8, 2025, the scene that loves Magadog frontman Ed Lowery comes together for a Tampa fundraiser to help with medical expenses.
Florida AG sues Planned Parenthood over abortion pill safety claim
The 37-page lawsuit focuses in part on statements about the safety of mifepristone and misoprostol, which are used to induce chemical abortions. As an example, Planned Parenthood’s website says that medication abortion is very safe. “In fact, it’s safer than many other medicines like penicillin, Tylenol, and Viagra. Serious problems are rare, but like all…
Cassadee Pope does pop-punk again, and plays Tampa ahead of Warped Tour
Cassadee Pope plays a pre-Warped Tour concert in Ybor City, Florida on Nov. 8, 2025.
‘Time 100’ country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Friday
Country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Nov. 7, 2025.
FWC ends five-year ban on oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay
nding a five-year ban, limited oyster harvesting will return in January to some parts of Northwest Florida’s struggling Apalachicola Bay.
Sarasota Audubon Society saves bird sanctuary from nearby development
Sarasota Audubon Society has defended a bird sanctuary called the Celery Fields.
‘Daily Show’ host Josh Johnson adds second Tampa show this weekend
Josh Johnson brings new stand-up show to Tampa Theatre on Nov. 8, 2025.
Photos: In St. Pete, activists stage ‘Disappeared in America’ prayer for immigrants
Interfaith communities held a prayer for immigrants on Nov. 2, 2025 before demonstrating on the sidewalks outside the Pinellas County Courthouse.
Feeding Tampa Bay faces ‘extraordinary pressure’ amid government shutdown, CEO says
According to Feeding Tampa Bay, roughly 500,000 people across the 10-county region they serve have been affected by cuts to SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.
TECO rate hike approved, set to start in January
On Tuesday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved a rate hike for Tampa Electric customers.
‘It forced me to paint from the deepest parts of myself’: St. Pete art show seeks to end stigma associated with suicide
Genevieve ‘Vevie’ Lykes Dimmitt’s ‘Windows Letting In Light’ show closes in St. Petersburg, Florida on Nov. 10, 2025.
Creative Loafing’s Whiskey Business brings ‘Boots, Brews & Bourbon’ to St. Pete’ this week
Bourbons and select scotches—including locally-produced spirits, small batch booze, and more—are on the menu along with hors d’oeuvres, live music, line dancing, and more.
Vegans can get their fill at Tampa Bay Veg Fest this weekend
Florida Voices for Animals’ 13th annual Veg Fest has vegan vendors slinging lion’s mane mushroom steaks, seafood, burgers, sushi, gyros, soul food, Cuban sandwiches, Chik’n tenders, tacos, mylkshakes, Puerto Rican sweets, tons of fresh fruit and more this weekend.
Dyke Night hosts a kinky documentary screening at Sun-Ray next week
Dyke Night—Best of the Bay 2025 critics pick for Best Gay, Debaucherous Party—takes a trip to the movies this month with a screening of “Bloodsisters: Leather, Dykes And Sadomasochism.”
Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening Nov. 7-12
A listing of the best concerts and live music events happening in Tampa Bay from Nov. 7-13.
