A medium close-up portrait of musician Lil' Rev, a middle-aged man with a warm, friendly smile and blue eyes. He is wearing a black flat cap (newsboy style), a black blazer over a matching vest, and a dark shirt. A white instrument strap across his shoulder holds a ukulele, of which only the headstock and part of the fretboard are visible. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting with dappled sunlight.

Venues across Tampa Bay host a series of ukulele concerts this spring

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by Josh Bradley January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The festivities begin on Friday, Jan. 30 at the weekend-long World Ukulele Day celebration in Bonita Springs. The gathering—happening at Riverside Park—will bring in the likes of Pittsburgh uke maestro Ray Cygrymus and self-described “Jewish Pete Seeger” Lil’ Rev

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Venues across Tampa Bay host a series of ukulele concerts this spring

Going green by living blue: Help the Ocean Conservancy clean up our coastline this Saturday