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wearable ART

Sat., Aug. 24, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Dunedin Fine Arts Center

1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin Dunedin

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Performance

Tickets are on sale now! Get ready for Tampa Bay's most glamorous fashion event, wearable ART 18! For 17 years, our designers have dazzled audiences with avant-garde creations that captivate and inspire. Join over 500 fashion enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the enchantment of kinetic illusions, inventive materials, and daring theatrics. Don’t miss the runway show everyone will be talking about! WA18 Schedule: 6:30 PM – Pre-Party at DFAC – open to all guests. There is a cash bar, a Jewely Box pop up show and DJ GNK is spinning for the Pre-Party with his Security Guard, The Mandalorian. 7:30… 727-298-DFAC
Movies at Screen Door Microcinema

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Screen Door Microcinema

1624 E 7th Ave., Tampa Ybor City

$8

Film

The 800-square-foot microcinema holds 38 seats, has theater quality sound and screen, Super 8-mm, 35-mm, and 16-mm projectors, and a vast collection of films. A large bulk of the cinema’s equipment was graciously loaned by the University of Tampa’s Department of Film, Animation, and New Media (FMX). Visit the website to see the schedule.
Harber Wynn w/Geri X/Ella Jet

Fri., Aug. 16, 8 p.m.

Hooch and Hive

1001 W Cass St., Tampa Tampa

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$12-$15

Live Music

Geri X's sandwiched between appearances from Americana wife-and-husband duo Harber Wynn and indie-pop singer-songwriter Ella Jet, a Bay area expat that’s called Nashville home since the spring of 2020. (813) 251-1234
Night Child

Fri., Aug. 16, 9 p.m.

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe

5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

Free

Live Music

Surf-rock guitarist and songwriter Sam Williams opens for the feisty rock-and-roll trio. (813) 234-1000
The Hub 75th anniversary (month-long celebration)

Fri., Aug. 16, Sat., Aug. 17, Sun., Aug. 18, Sat., Aug. 24, Mon., Aug. 26, Thu., Aug. 29, Fri., Aug. 30, Sat., Aug. 31 and Sun., Sept. 1

The Hub

719 N Franklin St., Tampa Downtown Tampa

Free

Food & Drink, Live Music

These days, it’s pretty rare for a bar to make it to its 75th anniversary, so staff at The Hub is going all out to throw one of Tampa’s oldest dives a hell of a party. Here's a sketch of what's going down: Aug. 16 The Dennis and John Tribute Band Aug. 17 The Vindicators w/Boney Fiend/Atl Dog Aug. 18 'Casablanca' cocktails with Kamran Mir Aug. 24 Lauris Vidal Aug. 26 Rock 'n' Soul Aug. 29 Florida Night Heat w/Night Child Aug. 30 Kenny Green and his band Native Solz Aug. 31 One Trip Little Sept. 1 Bossa Joy (early)… (813) 229-1553
Tampa Bay Rays concert series

Fri., Aug. 16

Tropicana Field

1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg St. Pete

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Live Music, Sports & Recreation

The Tampa Bay Rays won't buy you a drink, but they will bring T-Pain (Aug. 16), Riley Green (Aug. 10) and Jimmy Eat World (July 26) to the team's summer concert series. Those interested in attending must have a ticket to the game and have the option to purchase an additional wristband for post-game field access for $30-$40.
'The Skinny' on WMNF 88.5-FM

Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Free

Civics

A nhour-long news radio show airing Fridays from 11 .m.-noon on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM. Florida Phoenix reporter Mich Perry will be joined weekly by author and journalist Ben Montgomery plus CL’s Ray Roa, with appearances from guests who’ll discuss the news of the week.
Tabernacle of Oddities

Sat., Aug. 17, 12-8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 18, 12-8 p.m.

The Cuban Club

2010 N Avenida Republica de Cuba, Ybor City Tampa

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$18-$23

Festivals, Live Music, Market

Tampa Bay’s celebration of weird Florida is back in Ybor City, bringing with it the strangest of oddities alongside mind-fuckingly-weird taxidermy, metaphysical equipment, plus entertainment dead and alive. (813) 248-2954
Pencil Fights 8: Splinters of Fury

Sat., Aug. 17, 4 p.m.

Hooch and Hive

1001 W Cass St., Tampa Tampa

$10

Sports & Recreation

To benefit the excellent young men at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy Middle, referee and comedian Steve Miller (now new-and-improved-and-cancer-free) hosts a bout where competitors will go to head in pencil fights. (813) 251-1234
Soft Cuff album release show w/Katara/9henom

Sat., Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

VFW Post 39

2599 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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$12-$15

Live Music

While Soft Cuff’s influences range from soul voyagers Surprise Chef to Adrian Younge, Badbadnotgood, or King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, inspiration for tones and texture also comes from Booker T. & the M.G.'s and even harpist Dorothy Ashby. 7273278109
The Tim Version (reunion) w/Slinky/more

Sat., Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

Crowbar

1812 North 17th Street, Tampa Seminole Heights

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$10

Live Music

To make the show even sweeter is a support bill featuring more OGs of the Florida punk circuit including Bay area outfit Slinky, Gainesville’s The Enablers, and supergroup Hawgs which includes members of Radon, Grabass Charlestons, Cuutman and more.
Maren Morris w/Betty Who

Sat., Aug. 17, 8 p.m.

Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater

400 First Street South, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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$44 & up

Live Music

Last month, Maren performed at Billboard’s Women in Music event in Los Angeles and was recognized with the Visionary Award for her commitment to speaking out against injustices throughout her career. She was also honored with the Changemaker of the Year Award at the Variety’s Hitmakers event in December. (727) 892-5721
Reservoir Bar 20th anniversary

Sun., Aug. 18, 5 p.m.

Multiple Locations

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$20

Live Music, Food & Drink

The fun starts at a pre-party hosted by Crowbar, where thrash metal bands like local outfits Blood of Angels, Thrash Attack, and The Path. Clam Master Jay will sling the funky delicious grub that Ol’ Dirty Sundays denizens have grown to crave over the years. Once the pre-party wraps up at 9 p.m., those still standing will take the three-minute walk over to the honorary Res and keep the party going until doors close at 3 a.m..
Ol' Dirty Sundays

Sundays, 9 p.m.

Crowbar - Tampa

1812 17th Street North, Tampa Tampa

$5

DJ & Dance, Live Music

Ybor City's longest-running and foremost hip-hop, soul, funk and reggae weekly featuring residents DJ Casper and DJ Fader holding it down in the Crowbar courtyard where Clam Master Jay mans the grill while local artists, clothiers and B-boys add to the ambience. Yes, Mos Def and Talib Kweli did a pop up Blackstar performance year back in the day, so don't be surprised when a special guest pops up out of nowhere. (813) 241-8600
Melody Artisans of the Crooked Thumb

Every other Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Crooked Thumb Brewery

555 10th Ave. S, Safety Harbor Pinellas County

Free

Live Music

A now seven-years running open mic style songwriters night where Josh Reilly invites artists from across the country to not only write a new song based on a prompt, but perform it in the brewery courtyard. (727) 724-5953
Chops: A Live Jazz Evening w/Rod Alnord Quartet

Third Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m.

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe

5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa Seminole Heights

Free

Live Music

Hosted by a quartet let by drummer Rod Alnord, which will kick off the night with a 90-minute set before opening up the jam. (813) 234-1000
Pilot Jonezz w/Secondlady/Pet Lizard/Right on Time

Thu., Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

Crowbar

1812 North 17th Street, Tampa Seminole Heights

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$10-$15

Live Music

Pop-punk, ska, grunge, and melocore come together when Secondlady—made up of members from Japan and Florida—plays the middle of this stacked rock show.
Prescribed Fire w/Unruly Industry/Low Season

Thu., Aug. 22, 8 p.m.

Hooch and Hive

1001 W Cass St., Tampa Tampa

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$13

Live Music

Drummer and music instructor Shawn Watkins hates to admit it, but some of his playing for instru-metal polyrhythmic power trio Prescribed Fire is influenced by math-rock. It also takes cues from ‘70s stoner-rock, but also disco and swing. In front of him onstage and in the mix are guitarist Christa McHugh and bassist Kevin Coss who plays in punk band Down By Law (813) 251-1234
Bublina Day

Sat., Aug. 24

BarrieHaus Beer Co

1403 E. 5th Ave., Tampa Tampa

Food & Drink

BarrieHaus team plans to celebrate their World Beer Cup win with an unveiling of an official banner in their Ybor City taproom and the release of Bub Light, a summertime light-bodied version of the Czech-style lager medal winner. (813) 242-2739
The Kids Are Alright: Girls Rock St. Pete Youth Open Mic

Sun., Oct. 29, 4 p.m.

The Chattaway

358 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg St. Pete

Free

Live Music, Family and Kid Events

Once a year, the public gets to see the fruits of Girls Rock Camp’s labor when the camp stages its showcase at Jannus Live, but the confidence game doesn’t sleep. For this bi-monthly open mic series, the nonprofit welcomes youth 18 and under to a storied St. Pete restaurant to sing, dance, do comedy, improvise, and just perform. It’s a chance for kids to amplify their voices, and an opportunity for the community to support one of its tried and true local institutions. There’s a sign-up sheet available via GRC’s Facebook page, and know that the Chattaway is cash only… 727.823.1594
Stone Temple Pilots w/Live

Wed., Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

4802 N Us Highway 301, Tampa Hillsborough County

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Live Music

Soul Asylum opens the show.
Someday Honey

Fri., Aug. 30

Lost & Found

2420 Central Ave., St. Petersburg St. Pete

Live Music
'Sing Along Sundays'

Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29

Tampa Theatre

711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, Tampa Downtown Tampa

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$14.50

Film

The historic movie palace’s “September Sing-Along Sundays” kick off on Sept. 1 with a screening of the 1978 classic “Grease” and wraps with Disney’s animated classic “Encanto” on Sept. 29. In between are audience favorite “The Greatest Showman” starring Hugh Jackman (Sept. 8), plus director Bryan Singer’s Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Sept. 22). A press release says all those movies will feature lyrics on the screen, while a screening of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy film “Labyrinth” gets the quote-along treatment. 81302748981
Childish Gambino

Wed., Sept. 4, 8 p.m.

Amalie Arena

401 Channelside Dr, Tampa Tampa

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$55.75 & up

Live Music

Willow, the daughter of Jada Pinkett-Smith, opens the show. (813) 301-6500
Rock the Park Tampa

First Thursday of every month, 6:30-9:45 p.m.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa Tampa

Free

Live Music

Downtown Tampa's 13-year-old free, family and pet-friendly showcase of the Bay area's best homegrown musicians, taking place the first Thursday of every month at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (with the occasional detour to Water Works Park when a special event takes over The Curt). (813) 274-8615
Live & Local on the Tampa Riverwalk

First Friday of every month

Riverwalk stage at David A. Straz Center

1010 N Macinnes Pl., Tampa Tampa

Free

Live Music

Weather permitting, one of downtown Tampa's best curated free live, local music series, happening outside the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
Fatty Gay: Jeff Klein comedy special taping

Sun., Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m.

The Commodore

811 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa Ybor City

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$15-$20

Comedy

Klein’s comedy references being what he calls a “beige” gay: Not a colorful stereotype but not ashamed of who he is, either. In doing so, he wants his brand of comedy to appeal to everybody. None
Second Saturday Art Walk

Second Saturday of every month, 5-9 p.m.

Free

Festivals

From 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, the St. Pete Arts Alliance has coordinated a trolley that will connect riders to 40 different venues in a handful of districts as part of its monthly Second Saturday Artwalk. Service starts at stop No. 1 located at 2955 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg.
Lizzi Bougatsos & Lonnie Holley: Never the Same Song

Sun., Sept. 15, 1 p.m.

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg St. Pete

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$12 & up

Visual Art

The first exhibition dedicated to Lizzi Bougatsos and Lonnie Holley is up from May 18-Sept. 15 with a handful of chances to engage with Holley and guest curator Viva Vadim (May 18) and Bougatsos (Sept.15). Included with museum admission. (727) 896-2667
Creed w/Three Doors Down/Finger Eleven

Fri., Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

4802 N Us Highway 301, Tampa Hillsborough County

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TBA

Live Music

In the years following the Tallahassee band’s initial split in 2012, Stapp struggled with mental health and drug addiction. He even played his first American solo show following a stay in rehab at St. Petersburg’s Palladium. While Creed doesn’t have any plans to release any new music, Stapp himself is dropping his fourth studio album, Higher Power in March.