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2023 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
MusicFest takes over the massive park every year. | Photo via City of Tampa
Each year, the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival brings together national and local creatives, speakers, and performers for a variety of community events — all with the hope of sharing African and African-American culture and history. This year’s festival has already begun and runs through the end of January.
  • Leadership luncheon with Dr. Micah Johnson
    Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Sociologist Dr. Micah Johnson presents on mental health, specifically addressing the stigma of mental health, self care and mental wellbeing. Individual tickets are $25, and groups of eight can buy tables for $240. The luncheon is located at the University Area Community Development Center (14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa)
  • Tampa Bay Black Heritage MusicFest
    Saturday, Jan. 14 + Sunday, Jan. 15 | Gates open at noon
    The 23rd year of the music festival features performances from Nathan Mitchell, DJ Grandmaster Dee, and headliners contemporary jazz trio Jazz Funk Soul, and R&B masters Dru Hill. Gates at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park open at noon. Tickets start at $15 online.
  • College and Career Conversations
    Saturday, Jan. 28 |10 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Panelists will present strategies for making the most of the future. Plus, middle schools and high school students from across Tampa Bay can bring their resumes for review + learn how to pitch themselves. The event will be held at Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan Inc. (5508 N. 50th St., Tampa)
Read more about the nonprofit and the events online.
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Today, Jan. 9
  • Immersive Monday Funday Deal | Monday, Jan. 9 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 800 28th St. S., St. Petersburg | $22-$27 | After you enjoy the lights, the Factory St. Pete and Daddy Kool Records bring you live music, food trucks, drink specials, and more.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
  • Night Letter | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 7-8 p.m. | Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $28.95-$36 | Tampa Bay Times book editor Colette Bancroft interviews Sterling Watson about his latest mystery.
  • Mindful Eating Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 10-Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Florida Community of Mindfulness, 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | $60 | Learn to eat mindfully and with self-compassion, transforming your relationship with food.
  • Blah Blah Blah Literary Open Mic | Tuesday, Jan. 10, Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $5 | Enjoy hearing the talent of local writers and join in the monthly Wordier Than Thou literary open mic.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
  • Palladium Chamber Series | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $15-$40 | The original chamber players recreate the program that brought world-class chamber music to Tampa Bay.
Thursday, Jan. 12
  • Lightning vs. Canucks | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $40-$ | The home team takes on the boys from Vancouver.
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Weather
  • 76º | Partly cloudy | 9% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 7:22 a.m.
  • Set: 5:51 p.m.
Tides
Old Tampa Bay
  • High: 2:57 a.m. + 5:58 p.m.
  • Low: 10:55 a.m. + 9:20 p.m.
Clearwater Beach
  • High: 1:47 p.m.
  • Low: 7:14 a.m. + 6:18 p.m.
Announced
  • Gasparilla Music Festival will not be held at Kiley Garden this year. The city will not issue a permit to use the venue due to waterproofing issues under the plaza, said David Cox, executive director of the Gasparilla Music Foundation. Organizers are working on alternative plans to host the event in downtown Tampa.
Outdoors
  • The Little Manatee River may soon receive federal protections. Congress just passed a massive spending bill that includes the Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act, which would make 51 miles of the river part of the National Park Services Wild and Scenic River System. Next, a formal study will be done on the river. 🏞️ (WUSF News)
Biz
  • Downtown Tampa is experiencing exponential growth. And more is still to come with the development of the Riverfront district to a second phase for Water Street Tampa. One local lawyer says what’s happening now is infill. 🏢 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Real Estate

  • According to a report from the Inspection Support Network, Tampa Bay’s metropolitan area is expected to grow at the fiftieth-fastest rate in the nation. Tampa Bay’s population grew at a rate of 5.6% from 2016 to 2021. Wondering how this could impact the area’s housing market? Read our 2023 predictions for Tampa Bay real estate.
Opening
  • Welcome to the Burg. Golden Isles Brewing Co. opens in Magnolia Heights this spring at 3000 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. The indoor/outdoor, family-friendly brewery should open in May. (I Love the Burg)
Plan ahead
  • It’s gonna be one of those nights. Legendary soft rock band The Eagles are coming to Amalie on March 28 for one crazy, hazy night. Tickets start at $129 + go on sale Monday, Jan. 13. 🦅 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Travel
Community
  • Got engaged over the holidays? Bonnet Springs Park is hosting its first Bridal Show on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Check out vendors to start planning the wedding of your dreams. Snag tickets. 💍 *
Eat
  • Looking to step up your at-home brunch game? Host an ultimate bagel brunch with all the fixings, including Vita Cold Smoked Salmon — which happens to be buy two, get one free at Publix GreenWise Market now through Wednesday, Jan. 11. 🥯 *
Wellness
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Food

Florida State Fair fixins’
Florida State Fair Cuban Funnel Sandwich
You’ve tried the Cuban sandwich, now dig into the Cuban funnel cake sandwich. | Photo via Florida State Fair
What’s your favorite part of the state fair, and why is it the food?

This year’s Florida State Fair runs from Thursday, Feb. 9- Monday, Feb. 20. Here’s a peek at some of the wicked eats as you prepare to feast.
  • Tampa Cuban Funnel Cake: smoked ham, Spanish pork, Genoa salami, and the fixins’ nestled between two funnel cakes and encased with doughnut glaze
  • Sweet Potato Apple Pie: a mashup of sweet potato pie + butter, sugar, whipped cream, and apples.
  • Mangonada: blended fresh mangoes with chamoy, tajin, a tamarind stick, and tajin.
  • Cowbody Quesadilla: a “Texas-sized” quesadilla loaded with shredded barbeque chicken, cheese, corn, and black beans.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, the fair is offering a sale on tickets. The $30 deal includes one Anyday armband + admission — 30% cheaper than at the gate. Buy tickets online or at participating Wawa locations.
THE WRAP

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