3 ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Tampa Bay
Trump may have eliminated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on a federal level, but he can’t stop Tampa Bay from honoring its native roots.
Nashville-based indie rock trio Austin and the Powers announce Tampa show
Before you ask, yes, Panic! At The Disco is a major influence on the band’s sound, along with the likes of The Cure and Wallows. And with a sound like that—blended with elements of surf rock, new wave and pop, the boys are well on the way to taking the indie scene by storm.
Coquito Burrito popup premiers in Tampa tomorrow
Curt Hensley branches off from Una Más to start Coquito Burritos.
Jobsite stages new version of haunted musical from Mellencamp and Stephen King
A new version of “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” makes its U.S. debut at Tampa’s Jobsite Theater this month.
Cooper’s Hawk opens Florida’s first Piccolo Bucco in Carrollwood
Piccolo Buco is a collaboration between Cooper’s Hawk Founder Tim McEnery and Chef Luca Issa, owner of the original establishment in Rome. Piccolo Buco, originally based in Illinois, expanded across the midwest over the last four years.
Sparkman Wharf brings spooky season to Tampa’s waterfront with free events this month
Sparkman Wharf is trading its sunny waterfront vibe for something delightfully spooky this month, serving up a chillingly good time with a lineup of free Halloween events.
Review: In Clearwater, Everclear sparkles, and doesn’t fade, during album anniversary show
Let’s be real: It’s a 42-minute album, and even with said extra songs mixed in, just under an hour and a half goes by really fast with Everclear circa 2025 in the room. And as you can imagine, the tour is probably the least flashy ‘90s nostalgia gig on the road right now.
Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Money would be withheld from schools that didn’t go along with the changes, under the bill.
Davis Islands jazz night anniversary, Allah-Lahs, among best concerts coming to Tampa Bay between October 9-16
Creative Loafing’s weekly listing of the best live music and concerts coming to the Tampa Bay area, covering Oct. 9-16, 2025.
Jazz pianist Simon Lasky leads intimate October concert, complete with dumplings
Tampa Bay jazz composer Simon Lasky plays a unique gig at one of Tampa’s best spots for Chinese dumplings.
Electro-pop duo Phantogram returns to St. Pete this month
Phantogram isn’t your typical electro-pop act—its the kind of duo that drags hip-hop beats through a haze of shoegaze and then sharpens songs with a pop hook. Sarah Barthel’s vocals cut between dreamy and dangerous, while Josh Carter’s production leans heavy and cinematic. Think the shadowy pulse of Portishead colliding with the swagger of Massive…
The Florida State Fairgrounds’ living history museum gets spooky with ‘Tall Tales of Old Florida’ next week
“Tall Tales of Old Florida” at Florida State Fairgrounds includes guides who lead a lantern-lit exploration through Tampa’s 19th-century living history museum, Cracker Country. While touring the historic grounds, guests will hear spooky and fun stories fostered from Florida’s unexplained oddities.
