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Our events calendar is jam-packed with dozens of activities, shows, and concerts on any given day. But, if you had just one day a month set aside for something fun and maybe a little spicy and exciting — which events would you attend?

If you need some help, we’re here to help you narrow it down. Grab your calendars and a pen for these nine worthwhile events from now through June:

February

🎡 Florida State Fair | Feb. 9–20 | Florida State Fairgrounds | $8-$50 | This annual event celebrates the state’s agricultural industry with jaw-dropping, death-defying circus acts, live music, and of course, deep-fried sweet and savory treats like the dillyicious loaded pickle basket and the Hot Cheeto burger.

March

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🏎 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | March 2–5 | Downtown St. Petersburg | $95-$155 | This annual IndyCar street circuit closes off a runway at the Albert Whitted Airport and features top-level open-wheel racecar drivers for a diesel-injected, action-packed, multi-day event.

April

🎷 Tampa Bay Blues Festival | April 14–16 | Vinoy Waterfront Park | $60-$800 | Blues fans from across the region flock to Vinoy for an entire weekend packed with soul.

May

🏙 Riverfest | May 5–6 | Tampa Riverwalk | Free | Listen to live music from different tribute bands, watch the Wiener Dog Derby, light a lantern, and make a wish + send it off into the night sky.

June

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Today, Feb. 1

Black History Month Flag-Raising Ceremony | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 2-2:30 p.m. | St. Pete City Hall, 175 5th St. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Watch as officials raise the flag at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum for Black History Month.
Sunset Yoga at St. Pete Pier | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7-8 p.m. | Spa Beach Park, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | The Body Electric Yoga Company leads a practice for all skill levels.
Rick Springfield | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 8 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $33-$113 | Rock out to “Jessie’s Girl” and other hits.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Learn Ceramics | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa | $280-$336 | Learn hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
The Witch’s 12th Anniversary Celebration | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 4-10 p.m. | The Ale and the Witch, 111 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Celebrate the downtown pub’s birthday with $3 taps, mini bratwurst sandwiches, beer cheese dips, a ceramic mug sale, and more.
Sangria and Stories: Tampa’s NFL History | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa | $20 | Fred Hearns, the museum’s curator of Black history dives into Tampa’s Bay’s relationship with football.

Friday, Feb. 3

Nikki Glaser | Friday, Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $50-$150 | Laugh your heart out to Nikki Glaser’s new hour of jokes.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Jeni’s Ice Cream for Breakfast Day | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 305 W. Palm Ave., Tampa | Free | Ten lucky ice cream-for-breakfasters will receive free scoops for a year.
Vintage Marché Monthly Vintage Market | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2200 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Browse 15,000 sq ft of vintage and rare goods.
Tampa Monster Jam® Stadium Championship Series | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | $20-$90 | Watch as world-class monster truck drivers roll, flip, and ram into each other.
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 9-2 p.m. | Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. SE, St. Petersburg | Free | A weekly outdoor market with local farmers who offer organic and sustainably raised fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

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High: 11:54 a.m. + 8:23 p.m.
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Biz

A new Tesla dealership is opening on the old Kanes Liquidation Center plot (4601 34th St. N., St. Petersburg). The state-of-the-art dealership boasts a 3,000-sqft showroom + 40,000-sqft repair center that will staff about 50 people. The opening date has yet to be announced. 🚗 (I Love the Burg)

Development

Mayor Welch chose the Rays-Hines redevelopment plan, but Rays President Brian Auld said there are “many details to be finalized before the team commits to the Sunshine City,” according to TBBJ. One key issue is Pinellas County’s financial support. 🏟 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Gov. DeSantis wants to invest in Florida’s roads. His proposal would allow Tampa Bay to widen I-275 in St. Pete using some of Florida’s $21.8 billion 2022 budget surplus. If the Florida Legislature approves the proposal, construction would start in 2025 and end in 2027, according to FDOT. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Number

$1,020,315,314. That’s how much Hillsborough County hotels made in taxable revenue in 2022. The county surpassed Visit Tampa Bay’s five-year tourism goal in just three years, according to a release. 🏨 (WTSP)

Today Is

The first day of Black History Month. The month-long holiday pays tribute to Black Americans and serves as a time for recognizing the role of Black people in America. Celebrate by pedaling around Pete on the free five-mile St. Petersburg Black History Bike Tour.

Pets

Who let the dogs out? Hopefully, you will at the first-ever Pets Day Out event at the Trop, where all animals are welcome. This free pet party takes place this Sat., Feb. 4, from 12-5 p.m. Shop the region’s best pet-centric purrr-veyors, or even adopt a dog. 🐾 (I Love the Burg)

Asked

OK, campers, rise and shine. Groundhog Day is right around the corner, and it’s got us thinking about what day in TBAYtoday history we’d like to do over and over. Let us know yours, and you may appear in a future newsletter.

Seasonal

Instead of roses or chocolate, opt for an experiential Valentine’s Day gift this year, like an intimacy card deck or chocolate truffle making kit from Uncommon Goods. Wanna plan the ultimate date night? Order this fondue set for two or enjoy this virtual romantic painting class. 💝 *

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Travel and Outdoors

Up, up, and away... 🛫

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Raise your hand if you need a vacation. 🙌 (We’re raising one for you + one for us.)

The good news is Alaska Airlines just expanded its flight network out in California. The move allows Tampanians to fly nonstop to the Golden State, landing at the San Diego International Airport. Daily flights start Thurs., Oct. 5, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Plus, roundtrip tickets are on sale right now.

Fun Fact: If you’re feeling tropical, you can hop on a connecting Alaskan Airlines flight from San Diego to any of the four major islands of Hawaii.

If you need the lowdown of fun things to do while you’re in SoCal, hit up our friends at SDToday.

Speaking of tropical — if you’re looking to travel closer to the equator, Frontier Airlines is launching its first-ever nonstop flight from TPA to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), in May.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brad.

Editor’s pick: The first time I ever saw Fall Out Boy was at the Yuengling Center in 2015 before I even lived in the area (I was visiting my brother at USF... go Bulls). The band just announced a return to town on Tues., July 25.

I’m so stoked about this tour, and I’m ready to “Dance, Dance.”

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We broke down Mayor Welch’s Tropicana field announcement, here.

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