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• Halloween (1978) | Mon., Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10.00 | Halloween takes the tension and terror of a Hitchcock movie, strips out everything but the plot, and renders the audience complicit and uncomfortable by forcing the perspective of the monster on them.
• “Hoedown: A Country Western!” | Mon., Oct. 31 | 7-9 p.m. | First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $15.00 - $45.00 | A night to eat, sing, dance, “Best Karaoke Performance” and “Best Western Outfit” contests, and a dinner with chili, barbecue sausages, baked beans, sweet tea, and more.
• Jonathan Morrill’s Horrible Halloween Show at Mickey’s Cafe | Mon., Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Mickey’s Cafe and Organics, 318 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free | Internationally-published fantasy artist Jonathan Morrill has curated a special Halloween show from his Hollywood, California studio where + you can purchase pieces
• Tampa News Force Live - Free Comedy Show | Mon., Oct. 31 | 7-9 p.m. | Cafe Hey, 1540 N. Franklin St., Tampa | Free | Enjoy this weekly showcase of Tampa’s best stand-up comedians in an intimate cafe with beer, wine, coffee, tea, and sandwiches.
• Ybor Ghost Tour | Mon., Oct. 31, Mon., Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | King Corona Cigars Cafe & Bar, 1523 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa | $10.00 - $25.00 | Tampa‘s famous “Latin District” is home to some of the most haunted buildings in America, and you can investigate them on a guided tour.

• Six | Tue., Nov. 1 - Thu., Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $47.50 | From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power.
• Trailblazer Event | Happy Hour | Tue., Nov. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | The James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $10.00 | Grab a refreshing drink from, get to know other young art enthusiasts in your community, and hear from Curatorial Research Associate Ryan Slobig about his work.

• “The Colored Museum” at American Stage | Wed., Nov. 2 - Thu., Nov. 3 | 8 p.m. | American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg | $45.00 | Watch 11 vignettes detailing satirical experiences of African American culture come to life on stage.

• Art and Holiday Spirits | Thu., Nov. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | St. Pete Artworks, 2412 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free | Come out, see the art, taste the infused cocktails, purchase your premixed bar boxes, and get a head start on your gift shopping.
• Hillsborough County Fair | Thu., Nov. 3 | 5 p.m.-11 a.m. | Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd. , Dover | $1.00 - $8.00 | Check out youth shows and sales in the new Livestock Exhibition Building, gorge yourself on all the fair food, and ride the ferris wheel and other fair staples.

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• New kid on the block. Advantive, a global software company, is moving into Tampa’s Westshore business district. The company expects to hire 50 people this year and grow to 150 employees in the next few years with jobs in marketing, finance, and more. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
• Channelside is booming. The neighborhood currently has 1,500 new apartment units in the pipeline. Read more on the developments here. 🏗️ (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• The plug is officially pulled on Hillsborough’s transportation tax referendum. A county judge reaffirmed her ruling to invalidate the ballot item. Residents will still get to vote on the item, but results will not matter unless the appeal goes through. 🛣️ (FOX 13)
• Move over, the High Line. Plans to transform the land underneath I-275 are moving forward. Leadership says the Trails Crossing concept would increase access to the Pinellas Trail, create safer pedestrian crossings, provide space for city markets and art, and connect neighborhoods. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Kenwood neighborhood fave Gateway Subs just opened its second location. The sub shop’s new second location is in South Pasadena, at 2525 Pasadena Ave. S., and serves up healthy smoothies, salads, and coffee. 🥪 (i Love the Burg)

• Halloween, Samhain, and the eve of Día de los Muertos, which takes place from Tues., Nov. 1-Wed., Nov. 2. Whether you’re decorating for trick-or-treaters, preparing an ofrenda, or just going about business as usual, let us know how you’re celebrating in Tampa Bay.

• Tampa homeowners could soon build their own granny flats or ADUs in their backyards. Last week, the city council approved the initial step in easing rules, citing the housing crisis + the need for more housing in the area. 🏠 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
• The City of St. Petersburg wants you. The city needs input from Alternate US 19 drivers. Weigh in. St. Pete is also looking to fill several open spots on the Citizen Advisory Committee for the South St. Pete Community Redevelopment Area. Apps are due Nov. 11.

• London calling. Virgin Airways is launching its latest nonstop flight from TPA to London-Heathrow this week. Initially, the flights will run four times a week, and will increase to daily service on Nov. 28. 🛫 (That’s So Tampa)

• How does Scott’s Cheap Flights work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Scott’s will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $300+ round trip to Bermuda). 🌴*

• Halloween Bash, 5-8 p.m., Giddens Park, 5202 N. 12th St., Tampa
• Trick or Treat at Armature Works, 12-2 p.m., Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa
• OktoberFest, 6-9 p.m., Thomas ‘Jet’ Jackson Park and Recreation Center, 1000 28th St. S., St. Petersburg
• Halloween Trunk or Treat! | Mon., Oct. 31 | 5-6:30 p.m. | First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N., St. Petersburg