All of the Tampa Bay restaurants and bars coming to Margarita Wars (5/19)

Your favorite tequila battle is back! Join Creative Loafing for a unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by more than a dozen…

By CL Staff

Bogota Kitchen + Bar
Competitor
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Everything up for bid during CL's Holiday Auction benefiting Metropolitan Ministries (11/22-11/29)

Get your shopping list ready! Our annual virtual Holiday Auction is a unique opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items and experiences you won't be able to find…

By CL Staff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Shaquil Barrett Signed Custom Football
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All the bites and drinks at our upcoming Brunched Tampa Bay party

Check out this year's Brunched restaurant sampling preview! With everything from blueberry & ricotta pancakes to Gasparilla shrimp & grits, there is…

By CL Staff

Grillsmith
    Various locations, (813) 269-1500
    Gasparilla Shrimp & Grits
    
    Photo via Grillsmith
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Everyone we saw at Florida Aquarium's Brews By the Bay in Tampa

Good eats and better intentions came together under that beautiful Florida Aquarium atrium on Friday when the conservation organization hosted Brews By…

By CL Staff

Everyone we saw at Florida Aquarium's Brews By the Bay in Tampa
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Everyone we saw at the 2019 Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival

Thousands converged Sunday afternoon in downtown Tampa’s Perry Harvey Sr. Park for the Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival.10/06/2019 Photos by Marlo Miller https://www.cltampa.com/contact-us/contact/21021977/marlo-miller

By CL Staff

Viva Tampa Bay
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Photos of Meek Mill, Future, Megan Thee Stallion and more at last night's Tampa show

A very hungry Meek Mill was in Tampa on Monday, but the Philadelphia rapper — along with tour mates Future and Megan…

By CL Staff

Megan Thee Stallion
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Everyone we saw at Tampa's 2019 Beers and Bowties event at Armature Works

Tampa cleaned up nice on Friday for the annual  Beer + Bow Ties, a benefit for suicide prevention at Armature Works. Besides…

By CL Staff

Beer & Bow Ties
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Photos of Beck, Cage the Elephant, Spoon and Sunflower Bean in Tampa

Beck was in Tampa on Thursday, and he brought a bunch of friends (Spoon, Cage the Elephant and Sunflower Bean) to play…

By CL Staff

Beck
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Every pirate we saw at Tampa's Halfway to Gasparilla pub crawl

Hundreds of pirates slapped on their eye-patches and peg legs for Saturday's Halfway to Gasparilla pub crawl. The event was hosted by…

By CL Staff

Halfway to Gasparilla Bar Crawl 2019
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All the best cosplay we saw at Tampa's MetroCon 2019

The Tampa Convention Center played host to the massive anime convention MetroCon 2019. Here are all the best cosplayers we came across…

By CL Staff

All the best cosplay we saw at Tampa's MetroCon 2019
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Everyone we saw at the 2019 Tampa Bay Margarita and Music Fest

One of Tampa Bay's biggest events, the Tampa Bay Margarita and Film Festival, went down by the Hillsborough River on Saturday, May…

By CL Staff

Everyone we saw at the 2019 Tampa Bay Margarita and Music Fest
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Everyone we saw at Clearwater's 97X BBQ in Coachman Park

Vinoy Park played host as Tampa Bay alt-rock radio station 97X welcomed bands and fans to Coachman Park for the 97X BBQ…

By CL Staff

Crowd @ 97x BBQ
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Everyone we saw at Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's Inaugural Ball

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was the guest of honor at her inaugural ball at Armature Works on Wednesday, May 8. Nick Cardello…

By CL Staff

Everyone we saw at Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's Inaugural Ball
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Everyone we saw at the 2019 Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Festival

The 2019 Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Festival went down last Sunday at the Tampa Garden Club. The ultimate Sunday Funday event featured…

By CL Staff

Everyone we saw at the 2019 Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Festival
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The 22 best things to do in Tampa Bay this week (April 10-16)

The SunLit Festival and Second Saturday Art Walk are bringing loads of literary and visual arts events to St. Pete this week.…

By CL Staff

See April Seelbach’s Roadside Attractions at MIZE Gallery in St. PeteSeelbach started with photos she took on the road, then added paint to create this collection. This event is perfect for anyone who loves art and road trips.Opens Fri., Apr. 12, 6-10 p.m.
    Photo courtesy of MIZE Gallery
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The best things to do this week in Tampa Bay (Mar. 6-12)

Tampa Bay Beer Week is winding up, the Grand Prix is coming to St. Pete, and Gasparilla Music Fest will be rocking…

By CL Staff

Join the Grand Prix weekend party at Courigan’s Irish PubIt’s the only restaurant/bar on the track.Fri.-Sun., Mar. 8-10
    Photo via the Facebook event page
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The best things to do this week in Tampa Bay (Feb. 27-Mar. 5)

Rejoice ye gluttons. Between Tampa Bay Beer Week and Fat Tuesday, there's enough booze on this list to drink yourself silly this…

By CL Staff

Buy some art at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa’s Curtis Hixon ParkDon’t miss Tampa’s premiere outdoor fine art festival.Sat. & Sun., Mar. 2-3
    Photo via the Facebook event page
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Check out these photos of the Sant’ Yago Knight Parade in Ybor City

Did you catch some beads last night? The Krewe of Sant’ Yago paraded down Ybor’s 7th Avenue last night, along with local…

By CL Staff

Check out these photos of the Sant’ Yago Knight Parade in Ybor City
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Second Saturday St. Petersburg has amazing Florida artists on exhibit

It's quite possible that attempting to photograph all of St. Petersburg's Second Saturday art is a fool's errand. I mean, who is…

By CL Staff

This crazy Octopus sculpture, found at Truffula, was made from recycled flip-flops by Ocean Sole Africa.
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Events in Tampa Bay Feb. 6-13

If you're looking for things to do in Tampa Bay, February is here — and that means warmer temps! Check out our…

By CL Staff

Hamilton comes to Tampa — get a $10 ticket
    Opens Feb. 12
    Photo via Joan Marcus
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Things to do other than the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay Jan. 30-Feb.6

Game Day? Nah. You'd rather be out in the world, soaking up all the things to do that don't involve stuffing your…

By CL Staff

Thursday night trivia at Mastry’s Brewing on St. Pete Beach
    Thurs., Jan. 31: 7 p.m.
    Photo via Mastry’s Brewing Co.
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Take a look at these great photos of Tampa's Gasparilla Invasion 2019

You know the drill — once a year, the pirates invade Tampa, bringing with them beads, beer and debauchery. Were you there…

By CL Staff

Take a look at these great photos of Tampa's Gasparilla Invasion 2019
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Here are all the photos from HighBall 2019 at St. Petersburg's Nova 535

Who makes the best cocktail in Tampa Bay? You decided at our 3rd annual craft cocktail competition, HighBall 2019! HighBall showcased 20 craft…

By CL Staff

Here are all the photos from HighBall 2019 at St. Petersburg's Nova 535
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Best Tampa Bay events and things to do, January 23-30

Hey, are you looking for something to do this week, anytime tonight right through the weekend? Lucky for you, we're in the…

By CL Staff

9 Lives Art Show @ Shuffle
    Sat. Jan. 26
    Photo  via Megasupremo
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Best Tampa Bay events and things to do, January 16-23

Behold, the best things to do in Tampa Bay, from January 16-23. This week, our kick-ass list is  jam-packed with live music…

By CL Staff

Ride a horse in the freaking bay
    Multiple days and times available
    Photo via Pixabay
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Things to do in Tampa Bay January 9-16

Looking for things to do in Tampa Bay January 9-16? Here's our list of all the beer, breakfast, music, art, festival, fun-filled…

By CL Staff

Glow — hand-painted E.G. Barnhill postcards at the MFA in St. Petersburg
    Opens Jan. 12
    Credit: E.G. Barnhill, (American, 1894—1987), Moonlight Pier, c. 1935, hand-painted gelatin silver print, Collection of Michael Turbeville
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Things to do in Tampa Bay January 2-9

Your weekly rundown of things to do in Tampa Bay, from Jan. 2-9.

By CL Staff

Giant Pong at Rec Dec in St. Pete
    Jan. 5: 12 p.m.
    Photo via Facebook
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What to do the week after Christmas in Tampa Bay (Dec. 26-Jan. 2)

With the presents unwrapped and the fam headed home, take some time this week to remember why we love Tampa Bay —…

By CL Staff

A Black Tie Affair at St. Petersburg’s Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
    Dec. 31: 5 p.m.-midnight
    Photo via Scott Harrell
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Pre-Christmas events in Tampa Bay, Dec. 19-25

Behold, a list of pre-Christmas events in Tampa Bay! We're in the final run-up to Christmas and while there's plenty of holiday-themed…

By CL Staff

Winter Solstice at First Unity in St. Petersburg
    Dec. 21: 7 p.m.
    Photo via Mike Peel, via Wikimedia Commons/CC4.0
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Tampa Bay's weekly what-to-do, Dec. 5-12

Here's your photographic guide to what's happening in Tampa Bay. Click on the event name to get more info.

By CL Staff

Tillamook Road Trip
    Dec. 7: 1-7 p.m.
    Photo via Tillamook
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