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• Pilates on the Pier | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Family Park, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Bring water, mat, and towel.
• CRASH | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Romance writer, C. Chilove, interviews Tamara Lush about her latest romantic comedy.
• “Crimes of the Heart” | Wednesday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Feb. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg | $35 | This Pulitzer prize-winning play is an 80s story of sisterhood and disaster.
• Chuck Prophet Trio w/ Matt Burke | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 8 p.m. | Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd., Tampa | $20-$25 | Listen to tunes from Chuck Prophet’s “The Land That Time Forgot Revisited”’ a four-song digital live EP recording featuring his band, the Mission Express, as well as a string quartet.
• Hamlet (Preview) | Wednesday, Jan. 11-Thursday, Jan. 12 | 8-10 p.m. | Shimberg Playhouse, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $15.50-$24.50 | This is Jobsite’s 22nd season of celebrating the Bard with another epic, featuring a powerful score from the company’s award-winning resident composer Jeremy Douglass.

• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vancouver Canucks | Thursday, Jan. 12, Friday, Mar. 10 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $36.25-$ | Watch as the Bolts take on the Canucks.
• ‘Poor People’s Art’ Panel Discussion | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Fine Arts Building (FAH), 13001 USF Laurel Dr., Tampa | Free | Christian Viveros-Fauné will lead the conversation about “Poor People’s Art,” the exhibit chronicling poverty in the United States.

• The Rocket Man Show | Friday, Jan. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $28.50-$58.50 | Rus Anderson performs a night of Elton’s greatest hits.

• 75º | Sunny | 9% chance of rain
• Nine of Tampa’s 10 warmest years have been in the past decade. The steady upward trend impacts our area’s water supply, jobs, roads, and health. Read more about the shift in the National Weather Service’s Tampa Bay climate summary. 🌞 (Tampa Bay Times)

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• USA TODAY nominated Tampa’s Riverwalk for the Best Riverwalk in America as part of its 10Best competition. TBAY’s favorite 2.6 mile esplanade is competing with the Chicago Riverwalk, Hudson River Park, and more. Vote online.

• St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch will give his State of the City address Monday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. The mayor plans to make an announcement on the Gas Plant District redevelopment + review 2023 goals. RSVP to attend. 🎤
• Thanks to a donation from No Kid Hungry Florida, the St. Pete Free Clinic will assist an additional 10,000 kids + 1,200 families monthly through its Fresh Spouts Program. Read more about the program online. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Hillsborough County Public Schools is hosting community meetings this week to discuss potential boundary changes. The district is considering repurposing a number of schools to help cut costs. Peruse meeting locations + the proposed boundary changes online. (Tampa Bay Times)

• A new non-alcoholic bottle shop just opened its doors in St. Pete. Herban Flow (6848 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg) stocks non-alcoholic beer, wine, kava + has a tasting bar if you’d prefer to sample on the spot. For more Dry January recs, check out our mocktail guide. (I Love the Burg)
• Voodoo Brewing Co. opens this spring in Downtown St. Pete. The brewpub takes over the former Orange Blossom Catering space (220 4th St. N) with a European-style beer hall. Owners hope to open for business the second week of February, serving IPAs, barrel-aged cocktails, seltzers, and pub food. 🍻 (I Love the Burg)

• Zen Noodle Bar is opening up shop in USF’s neighborhood. Opening Jan.11, Zen (8787 N. 56th S.) offers crispy noodle bowls, drunken noodles, and other tasty fare. 🍜 (That’s So Tampa)
• Fans of Olga’s Kitchen rejoice. The Mediterranean-style eatery is coming back to TBAY, with an Olga’s Express. Customers can order on-the-go cuisine from Goldbelly, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Welcome to hog heaven. The St. Pete Bacon and BBQ Festival is this weekend, Saturday, Jan. 14 + Sunday, Jan. 15, at Vinoy park. Get ready to indulge in 100 bacon and BBQ dishes, brews, cocktails, and more. Tickets are $9 and $15 at the door. (I Love the Burg)
• Whether you’re considering a nomadic life, or just are interested in van living, stop by the Florida Van Life Gathering at Withlacoochee River Park in Dade City Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb 5. Attendees can chat with van makers, learn about earning extra cash on the road, listen to live music, and more. 🏕️ (Tampa Bay Times)

• Looking for a community of supportive, career-focused broads? Over the past year, the St. Pete Girl Bosses has grown into a thriving, female entrepreneurship networking organization. Every Friday morning, the group meets at the St. Petersburg City Theater to discuss advertising, social media, and other topics. Read more about the women + join the Facebook group. 💰 (Tampa Bay Times)

• It’s time to get outside, Tampa. Plan a visit to Bonnet Springs Park to soak in some nature at Central Florida’s (new) place of play. 🌳 *

• This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards financial freedom. Try it out for yourself. 💸 *

• If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes learning a new language — now’s your time to shine. Babbel is offering 55% off subscriptions for a limited time. How does it work? Short, 10-minute lessons (designed by real language teachers) will make you conversational in as little as three weeks of consistent practice. First step: Pick a language. 🌏 *

• South Tampa’s hazel & dot (3714 Henderson Blvd, Tampa) has new Gasparilla finds coming in every day. Stop by for pirate scarves, Gasparilla canvases, multi-colored skull earrings, and pirate onesies and toys for the littlest mateys. Pro tip, follow the shop’s Instagram for merchandise drops. The new stuff goes quick.
• Looking for subtle, Gaspy decor you can leave out after the party? Marketplace Interiors Tampa stocks bronze parrot pieces, pirate-embossed reusable towels, cocktail glasses adorned with gold-foil pirate ships, and pirate-themed trays perfect for adorning your nest. Follow the store’s Instagram for new offerings.