💫 Meteor showers

• Lyrids: April 22-23
• Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
• Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
• Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
• Perseids: August 12-13
• Draconids: October 7
• Orionids: October 21-22
• Southern Taurids: November 4-5
• Northern Taurids: November 11-12
• Leonids: November 17-18
• Geminids: December 13- 14
• Ursids: December 21-22

🌕 Full moons and supermoons

• February 5: Snow moon
• March 7: Worm moon
• April 6: Pink moon
• May 5: Flower moon
• June 3: Strawberry moon
• July 3: Buck moon
• August 1: Sturgeon moon
• August 30: Blue moon
• September. 29: Harvest moon
• October 28: Hunter’s moon
• November 27: Beaver moon
• December 26: Cold moon

📍 Where to go

• Desoto Park | 2617 Corrine St., Tampa
• Linda Pedersen Park | 6400 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill

• Sip and Script | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $75 | Sip a cocktail with one hand and learn to write the art of calligraphy with the other.
• Florida Conversations | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa | Free | Retired Second District Court of Appeals Judge Emiliano Jose “E.J.” Salcines, Jr. looks at how José Martí made Tampa the cradle of Cuban independence from Spain.
• USF Men’s Basketball vs. Cincinnati | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | Yuengling Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | Free | Watch as the Bulls take on the Bearcats.
• An Evening with Nicholas Garnett | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Nicholas Garnett delights with tales from his latest book, “In the Pink.”
• Beer Garden Movie Night | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg | Free+ | Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and a ton of snacks, to watch “Batman.”

• St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show | Thursday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 22 | Times vary | Plaza at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, 500 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg | $21 | This annual show presents the most comprehensive display of vessels from fishing boats to luxury yachts.

• Papadosio | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $21.50 | Jam out to the livetronica-jazz stylings of Papadosio.

• NewGrounds Dance Film Collection 2023 | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Virtual | $12-$20 | Watch dance films from Germany, Iran, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• Miles for Migraine | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin | Participate in a two-mile walk or challenge yourself with a 5K, all in support of migraine awareness.
• St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 9-2 p.m. | Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. SE, St. Petersburg | Free | A weekly outdoor market showcasing local farmers and vendors.

• 74º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:23 a.m.
• Set: 5:59 p.m.

• High: 11:51 p.m.
• Low: 7:24 a.m.

• High: 10:43 a.m. + 8:01 p.m.
• Low: 3:05 a.m. + 2:00 p.m.

• Do you dread squeezing into the 69-space Trader Joe’s (3808 W. Swann Ave., Tampa) parking lot in South Tampa? The City of Tampa is considering re-striping the lot, leasing parking from nearby businesses, and hiring traffic officers to meet the demand of Joe’s most devoted shoppers. 🚗 (Bay News 9)
• BluePearl Veterinary Partners, an animal care developer, is set to lead the Florida Aquarium’s upcoming $40 million expansion — its largest since 1995. The expansion includes habitats for puffins, California sea lions, and African penguins. Doors will open in 2025. 🐧 (CBS 10 Tampa Bay)

• Get your dog wet and your martini dry. St. Pete, the nation’s most dog-friendly city, will soon welcome Mutts and Martinis (2900 Central Ave.). The 5,000-sqft dog waterpark + bar opens this March and will feature a splash pool, water sprays, and fountains. 🐕 (I Love the Burg)

• You can now make lunch + dinner reservations at Water Street Tampa’s long-awaited French bistro Boulon Brasserie (1001 Water St., Tampa). The fine dining concept will open its doors Tues., Jan. 24. The 7,000-sqft restaurant has room for 275 foodies. Bon appétit. 🇫🇷 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
• The new breakfast and lunch eatery Buttermilk is now open at 10316 Roosevelt Boulevard in St. Pete. The menu features staples like Belgian waffles, country-fried steak, and a build-your-own omelet option. Pro tip: Try the Banana Berry Crunchy French Toast. You can even order online for takeout. (I Love the Burg)

• St. Pete’s Peter Kageyama just published “Hunters Point,” a noir-like private detective thriller that follows Kats Takemoto as he uncovers the truth about San Fran’s radioactive sewage. Join Kageyama at Tombolo Books (2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg) on Tues., Jan. 31, for a discussion of his work. 🔍 (St. Pete Catalyst)

• What pairs well with a mixed drink? A swashbuckling and mysterious pirate tale, of course. On Fri., Feb. 10, and Sat., Feb. 11, The Cuban Club (2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa) is hosting an interactive cocktail experience + storytime led by Tampa’s pirates. Tickets include four different drinks and other surprises. 🏴‍☠️ (That’s So Tampa)

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