Pop

• Noah Kahan: The Stick Season Tour | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 8 p.m. | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $85-$6,320
• Jonas Brothers: Five Albums. One Night. | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $60-$1,500
• Clearwater Jazz Holiday Music Festival (The Beach Boys, Gladys Knight, Buddy Guy + more) | Thursday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | The Sound | $30.75-$340.75

Rock

• The Smashing Pumpkins: The World is a Vampire Tour | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $32-$500
• Aerosmith: PEACE OUT The Farewell Tour with The Black Crowes | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $250-$6,952

Country

• Outlaw Music Fest: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Gov’t Mule & More | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 4:35 p.m. | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $29.50-$892
• Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $125-$2,500

Hip-hop

• 50 Cent: The Final Lap Tour | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7 p.m. | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $29.50-$1,000
• Wu-Tang Clan & Nas | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 11 a.m. | Seminole Hard Rock pool | $130

R&B

• Lionel Richie And Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song All Night Long | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $27.20-$2,200
• SZA: SOS Tour | Friday, Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $185-$3,000

• Let’s Go Party! A Barbie Inspired Dance Party | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Orpheum, 1915 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa | $15-$20 | Don your best “Barbie” look, dance the night away to the movie’s legendary soundtrack, and enjoy themed cocktails galore.
• Art After Dark | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $22-$27 | Head to the immersive art world for live music and drink specials galore.

• Plant Market — Bull Bash | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Dr., Tampa | Free | Shop a unique selection of indoor plants at this botanical gardens celebration.
• Brick Fan Fest Tampa | Saturday, Aug. 19-Sunday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $20-$25 | This LEGO experience has everything from LEGO art displays to build stations.

• Yoga at The Dalí | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 9-10 a.m. | The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | $10-$15 | Join Lucky Cat Yoga for a vinyasa yoga flow with waterfront views — bring your own mat.

No. 3: San Francisco

• Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals here.
• Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

• Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.

• A new rooftop bar and lounge is coming to Tampa this fall. Beacon Rooftop Bar will be located atop JW Marriott Tampa Water Street (510 Water St.) and feature panoramic views of the skyline and water, plus craft cocktails and a food menu. Once completed, Beacon will be Tampa’s tallest public rooftop bar and dining space. (That’s So Tampa)

• Pinellas County Commissioners unanimously approved a zoning request and development agreement for a new hotel near the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Renderings show that the hotel would be a Residence Inn by Marriott. An airport spokesperson says construction may not start for another two years. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• The grand opening for St. Petersburg Distillery’s Spirit Garden will take place on Friday, Sept. 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. The new outdoor space will feature signature cocktails, music, games, and food from restaurant partner Cala Italian Kitchen.

• The Blend Coffee & Cocktails has plans for a new St. Pete location at 3001 16th St. N. The new coffee spot marks the business’s sixth location since opening in 2019, with hopes to open by the end of the year. (St. Pete Rising)

• 3 Daughters Brewing’s Oktoberfest Beer Festival is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The inaugural event will feature German polka bands, traditional Oktoberfest games, a car show, and plenty of food + beer. Get general admission tickets — at 50% off, currently — through I Love the Burg. (I Love the Burg)

• We may be an incredibly dog-friendly city, but that doesn’t come without a price — literally. Forbes Adviser recently ranked St. Pete as the nation’s 12th most expensive city to own a dog, while Tampa ranked 19th. The ranking was based on average expenses for things like vet costs, boarding fees, and pet insurance. (St. Pete Catalyst)

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Would you rather...

• Cheer on the Rays or the Bucs
• Spend an afternoon at Clearwater Beach or Pass-A-Grille
• Have a coffee date at Oxford Exchange or Black Crow Coffee Co.
• Grab fresh produce at the Saturday Morning Market or The Market at Water Street
• Take your furry friend to The Dog Bar or Pups Pub
• Spend hours at the St. Petersburg Museum of History or the Tampa Museum of Art
• Live in St. Petersburg or Tampa (sorry, we had to)

Results

• Cheer on the Bucs. (Lucky for you, we’ve got a season preview guide coming up next month. Stay tuned.)
• Spend an afternoon at Pass-A-Grille.
• Take your coffee date to Oxford Exchange.
• Shop fresh produce at the Saturday Morning Market.
• This vote was split, so it seems that folks can agree: The Dog Bar 🤝 Pups Pub.
• Spend hours at The St. Petersburg Museum of History.
• Drumroll please... the majority of you are St. Pete proud (but only by one vote — it was close).