Gladys Knight plays Hard Rock Event Center in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 22, 2023. Credit: Photo by Josh Bradley

Last year, twice did the Empress of Soul hypnotize adoring fans in Tampa Bay: Once at Tampa’s glorious Hard Rock Event Center, and again as a headliner for Clearwater Jazz Holiday’s first time back at Coachman Park this decade.

Gladys Knight still remains as soulful as ever, and takes time in her gigs to speak candidly about God, and meeting with Barbra Streisand.

With this Valentine’s Day show, the 79-year-old joins Willie Nelson on a very exclusive list of international acts that have played Tampa Bay thrice over the course of a year.

Tickets to see Gladys Knight play St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theater (400 1st St. S) on Wednesday, Feb. 14 are still available and start at $53. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.