When + where

Tickets

Photo via Ryan McGibbeny, Tampa Pig Jig

What to eat (and drink)

Who you’ll see

• Sam Hunt | Join this Grammy-nominated artist as he headlines the stage.
• Kip Moore | Come listen to this country artist, famous for the double platinum single, “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck”.
• X Ambassadors | Get ready to jam out to this Brooklyn-based indie group as they alt-rock it out.
• Bahamas | Groove along to award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter Afie Jurvanen’s indie-folk beats.

• Shine: St. Petersburg Mural Festival | Tue., Oct. 18 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Downtown St. Petersburg | Free entry | The curated event features some of the most highly respected local, national, and international muralists.
• St. Pete Scoop: What’s On My Ballot? | Tue., Oct. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | St. Petersburg College, Downtown Campus, 244 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Learn about statewide and local candidate races that will be up for grabs in November, three state constitutional amendments, two city charter amendments, and two city referendum questions.
• Trivia Tuesday | Tue., Oct. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $10.00 | Come ready to compete for Armature Works gift cards.
• The Wailers | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E Seventh Ave., Tampa | $24.50+ | Aston Barret Jr. and his band will soothe your soul with some reggae.

• A Nightmare on Franklin Street: Theatre of Blood | Wed., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10+ | In October, Tampa’s most historic, and most haunted, movie palace goes 100% Halloween with classic horror movies, guest stars, ghost tours, spine-chilling stage shows, and spooky storytelling.
• The Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch | Wed., Oct. 19 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 3-8 p.m. | Seminole Heights United Methodist Church yard, 6111 N Central Ave, Tampa | $1.00 - $50.00 | This is one of the largest pumpkin patches in the Tampa Bay Area and features pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes.

• Open House at Tampa Garden Club | Thu., Oct. 20 | 4-7 p.m. | Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa | Free | Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres while chatting with circle members, touring the property, and learning about the benefits of being a member.

• Brad Williams | Fri., Oct. 21, Fri., Oct. 21 | 7:45-9:15 p.m. | Tampa Improv, 1600 E. 8th Ave., Ste. C-112, Tampa | $32.00 | Brad Williams’ first one-hour comedy special, Fun Size, was the highest rated special on Showtime, and a year later his second special, Daddy Issues, which was more successful than the first.

• 80º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:31 a.m.
• Set: 6:57 p.m.

• High: 8:29 a.m.
• Low: 5:27 p.m.

• High: 5:31 a.m. + 9:38 p.m.
• Low: 2:02 p.m.

• The City of Tampa is hosting a donation drive this week for Hurricane Ian victims. Drop off unused water, non-perishable food items, baby supplies, flashlights, batteries, paper towels, hygiene products, bedding, and tarps from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at several city parks or at Tampa Fire Supply from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 🥫

• The Yard Milkshake Bar, an aptly named milkshake joint opens Friday in Downtown St. Pete steps away from Paradeco at 111 2nd Avenue N.E., Suite 103. The sweets bar will craft thick, creamy mason jar milkshakes topped with gobs of treats. 🥤 (I Love the Burg)

• They’ve got rooftop vibes + rum on the mind. Cane & Barrel is coming to DTSP in early 2023. The new rooftop bar will live atop the upcoming AC Hotel by Marriot at 110 2nd St.N.. Plans for this 2900 sqft. sky-high bar includes a fusion of vintage Cuban design + Floridian-inspired flora, fauna, and fun. 🍹 (St. Pete Rising)

• The St. Pete Youth Farm has quickly grown since its inception in 2019. The farm, which is now housed behind the Enoch Davis Center in Midtown, is run by kids who live in the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area. What’s more, the farm is helping fight food insecurity in the area. 🥕 (Tampa Bay Times)
• Time may be running out for partying on Beer Can Island. The owner’s plan to keep the 9-acre-island running as an alcohol-friendly, recreational family boating spot has officially been rejected — sending county commissioners and the ownership team back to the drawing board to find a compromise. 🏝️ (Tampa Bay Times)

• When it comes to median income level, the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area ranked last among the 25 largest cities in the US. In 2021, Tampa Bay had a median income of $62,951, according to US Census Data. Orlando and Miami also placed near the end of the rankings. 💸 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• LawnStarter ranked Tampa the third best place to remote work in the country based on affordability, amenities, connectivity, earning potential, financial incentive, safety, and workspace. The analysis also noted that Tampa is part of Airbnb’s Live and Work Anywhere program, which helps provide a sustainable infrastructure for these workers. (Apartment Therapy)
• It’s an honor just to be named. Tampa Bay is chock full of history — and some of it paranormal. Built in 1926, this list ranked the Tampa Theatre ranked as one of the spookiest places to visit in the state, citing its ghost tours and horror screenings as the perfect Halloween treat. (The Ledger)

• The Pinellas County Schools Family Works Program just announced it’s served 300+ people and housed 90+ kids this year alone. Council members recently approved an additional $260,000 for the program’s advocacy efforts. 🏠 (St. Pete Catalyst)

• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

• Did you know we want to see your artwork on our products? We’re looking for freelance graphic designers in Tampa Bay to work with us through our online retail store, and yes, you’d be getting paid for it. First, let’s get to know each other.

• Fresh, dewy skin is all the rage right now. One way to get it? Responsible luxury beauty brand MERIT’s Great Skin™ Instant Glow Serum: a lightweight, bi-phase serum with hyaluronic acid + niacinamide that instantly hydrates and plumps skin for a healthy glow. Bonus: Free Signature Makeup Bag with first purchase.*

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• Grand Hampton Season Premiere | Tues., Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m.
  Antony Capers debuts the latest episode of his supernatural YouTube serial Grand Hampton which is set in an ritzy Tampa neighborhood.
• SpiritsFest 2022 | Sat., Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
  Help solve a suspicious murder — while sampling delectable cocktails with every clue. After the crime is solved, celebrate with dessert and more drinks with your fellow sleuths.
• An Evening with the Ghost Brothers | Wed., Oct. 26 | 7:00pm
  Watch the new episode of Discovery+’s “Ghost Brothers: Lights Out” filmed about the Tampa Theatre + ask the bros questions after the screening.