The Hub in Tampa, Florida on August 29, 2016. Credit: Brian Mahar

The Hub in Tampa, Florida on August 29, 2016. Credit: Brian Mahar

The event's Facebook page says "Christmas will be done, time to freak!," and they're right, but this Boxing Day comes with a particular sense of sadness since yesterday was the Earth's last Christmas with George Michael on it. Yesterday the pop music icon passed away at the age of 53, and while no one at Rock & Soul — a monthly DJ night dedicated to, you guessed it, rock & roll plus soul music — has said that tonight would be a tribute to George, we're willing to bet that you'll hear a few of his songs played in honor of his passing. Admission is free, and the drinks are strong at this one. (The Hub, Tampa) INFO 

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Read his 2016 intro letter and disclosures from 2022 and 2021. Ray Roa started freelancing for Creative Loafing Tampa in January 2011 and was hired as music editor in August 2016. He became Editor-In-Chief...