Parades + celebrations

LGBTQ+ resources

• Check out the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber.
• Find support at Metro Inclusive Health.
• Check out this list of more initiatives + celebrations.

• Big John at the Glazer Children’s Museum | Thursday, June 1 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Intersection of Twiggs and Tampa Streets, Tampa | $18 | Check out the world’s largest triceratops skeleton — the exhibit is 66 million years in the making.
• Bad Friends with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee | Thursday, June 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $43-$147 | Enjoy the live podcast featuring the “Dave” star and former “MadTV” sketch comic.

• 500K Egg Party | Friday, June 2 | 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Eggs Up Grill, 3920 US 301, Riverview | Free | Celebrate the breakfast spot’s 500,000th egg crack with door prizes and games.
• Opera Tampa OUTloud | Friday, June 2 | 8 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $27-$215 | Opera Tampa Singers dazzle with tunes from Broadway to opera at this celebration of Pride.
• Tampa Bruise Crew vs. Fort Myers Roller Derby | Friday, June 2 | 9-11 p.m. | Skateworld of Tampa, 7510 Paula Dr., Tampa | $0-$12 | Grab a brew and watch a hard-hitting, high-impact roller derby bout — plus there’s an after party at Bilmar Station.

• Saturday Speed Dating Singles Event | Saturday, June 3 | 1-3 p.m. | Kava House, 11141 US Hwy. 19 N. #408, Clearwater | $25-$40 | Skip the dating apps, get ready to break the ice, and possibly meet the love of your life — this event is for Tampans aged 55-65.
• 2nd Annual Summer Rum & Seafood Festival | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 4-10 p.m. | Tampa Premium Outlets, 2398 Grand Cypress Dr., Lutz | $10-$75 | Sample rum from local and national distilleries, and taste fare from 12 seafood vendors and local Wesley Chapel restaurants.

• “Timeless” | Sunday, Jun. 4 | 12 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $31 | This Karl & DiMarco South performance celebrates the passage of time with numbers showcasing timeless artists, music, movies, and literature.

• No. 15. That’s where the Sunshine City landed on Trust For Public Land’s top park systems in the US list. Get this: more than 75 percent of St. Pete residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk. Tampa secured the 43rd spot. (Patch)

• Loosen that belt, TBAY. The new Fatburger in Riverview (9950 Upper Alafia Ct.) opens on Monday, June 12. The eatery serves customizable, made-to-order burgers, milkshakes, vegan options, and keto-friendly “skinny burgers.” (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
• Red Mesa is opening another Mercado-style restaurant in St. Pete. The SoCal-inspired Mexican street food joint will live in the former Two Graces location (6001 Central Ave.). Pro tip: The french fry-stuffed Cali Burrito is our mid-week go-to. (St. Pete Catalyst)
• Saturday Shoppes is hosting its inaugural Battle of the Breweries and Seafood Day Party (Lot 4, Tropicana Field) this Saturday, June 3. The free event pins TBAY’s best breweries against each other to determine a fan favorite. Plus, there will be crab pots and seafood hot plates. (I Love the Burg)

• The land under St. Pete’s I-275 corridor (from the 1701 Central Apartments to CrossFit 727) is one step closer to possibly getting a brand new park. Five designs are being considered + one includes an eco-amphitheater and a beer garden. Officials will interview companies Thursday, June 29. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Streetwear shop Curated Heat is bringing the fire for its first annual KckBck Fest. The kickback takes over Tampa’s Tabella’s on the Creek on Saturday, July 1, and features a live performance by Dani Leigh, multiple bars, flip cup, and tons of clothes. Tickets cost $50. (That’s So Tampa)

• Reminder: Using fertilizer is a no-no during the rainy season. The ban begins today, intending to keep the chemicals out of our stormwater and, ultimately, our watersheds. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

• You can get $10 towards your tab at Jimmy’s Tacos when you become a member with Offline — a local restaurant club. Use the code “TBTODAY” to skip the waitlist and become a member so you can get dinner on them + more perks.*

• Take advantage of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
  
  • What is it? This holiday exempts certain items such as flashlights, consumable household items, pet supplies batteries, generators, detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors from sales tax.
  • The first holiday lasts till Friday, June 9 — with the second running from Saturday, August 26 to Friday September 8.
• Sign up for Alert Tampa or Alert Pinellas for storm updates and notifications.
• Check out the WFLA News Channel Hurricane-Ready Guide 2023 for more resources and tips.