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The best events in Tampa Bay this week, including WWE, ‘Heated Rivalry’ and more

Plus, an East Coast documentary premiere, a hurricane expo and more of the best events May 7-13.

by CL Staff May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Plus, an East Coast documentary premiere, a hurricane expo and more of the best events May 7-13.

Three teammates holding red dodgeballs and looking focused during an outdoor tournament game.

Arts & Entertainment

The best Tampa Bay events happening this week, including Cinco de Dodgeball, romance lit fest and more [April 30-May 6]

Plus, Mamapalooza: Family and Music Festival in St. Pete, Tampa Record & CD Show and more.

by CL Staff April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Custom classic cars including a flame-painted Corvette and a yellow Dodge Challenger on display at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour.

Arts & Entertainment

Old Seminole Heights home tour, Hot Wheels Legends and all the best Tampa Bay events [April 23-29]

by CL Staff April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Adam Friedland holds up his index finger

Arts & Entertainment

Adam Friedland, ‘The Meeting’ and all the best Tampa Bay events [April 16-23]

by CL Staff April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A musician playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone at an outdoor festival, with bright pink and orange floral arrangements in the foreground.

Arts & Entertainment

The best things to do in Tampa Bay this week, including flowers, books and vintage festivals [April 9-16]

by CL Staff April 8, 2026April 10, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

The Hello Kitty Truck returns to Tampa this weekend

Both the brand and truck and celebrating milestone anniversaries.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2025June 19, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Florida’s ‘Great Bigfoot Conference’ is back in Ocala this weekend

With stars from the Travel Channel and Animal Planet set to appear.

by Josh Bradley June 5, 2024June 13, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Drag queens take over Water Street Tampa this weekend

Proceeds go to Metro Inclusive Health.

by Ray Roa June 5, 2024June 10, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Eric Andre brings comedic chaos to Tampa this week

Let’s hit this ranch.

by Kyla Fields June 5, 2024September 2, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay 420 events include burrito eating contest, warehouse parties and more

Spark it up.

by Kyla Fields and Ray Roa April 10, 2024July 14, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The ‘Brick Fan Fest’ Lego festival comes to Tampa this weekend

Vendors from across the country, plus Lego celebs will be at the fairgrounds.

by Ray Roa August 16, 2023September 17, 2024

Environmental group brings mission to save Florida’s springs to Tampa Bay breweries this month

Florida Springs Council will offer discounts on suds, and sling merch to help spread awareness in St. Pete and Safety Harbor.

by Gracey Davis June 12, 2023September 22, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Q&A: Barbara Eden talks WWII childhood, pastries, and more ahead of Clearwater matinee

The “I Dream of Jeannie” star speaks at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Sunday afternoon.

by Josh Bradley March 30, 2023July 16, 2025

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

by CL Staff May 10, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day in Tampa Bay: Here’s where to party, eat, and drink green beer

All these events are on Thursday, March 17 unless otherwise noted.

by Alexandria Jones March 16, 2022March 18, 2025

Music

Everything up for bid during CL’s Holiday Auction benefiting Metropolitan Ministries (11/22-11/29)

by CL Staff November 23, 2021

All the bites and drinks at our upcoming Brunched Tampa Bay party

by CL Staff February 14, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Everyone we saw at Florida Aquarium’s Brews By the Bay in Tampa

by CL Staff October 12, 2019

Arts & Entertainment

Everyone we saw at the 2019 Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival

by CL Staff October 7, 2019

Music

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

by CL Staff September 24, 2019