Events

• Shepherd’s Labor Day Weekend | Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4 | Times vary | Shepherd’s, 619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach | Free | Everyone is welcome to listen to the live music and DJs + enjoy the food this weekend.
• Labor Day Weekend Pizza 5k | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 8:15 a.m. | Start at Wings Etc., 3419 Alt. US 19, Palm Harbor | $44-$60 | Participants in this family-friendly race will receive a T-shirt + a free food sampler and beer at the post race trivia party.
• We Come to Laugh: Labor Day Double Header | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Friday Morning Musicale, 809 W. Horatio St., Tampa | $40-$50 | This double header comedy show features J. Anthony Brown.
• Willa’s Labor Day BBQ Block Party | Monday, Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Willa’s, 1700 W. Fig St., Tampa | Free | Join this block party for barbecue, snow cones, live music, and drinks.
• Labor Day Beatdown | Monday, Sept. 4 | 4-9 p.m. | Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa | $10-$20 | Listen to live bands, R&B, and even poetry — this event is 18+.
• Labor Day Sunset Beach Cleanup | Monday, Sept. 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Treasure Island Municipal Beach, 11260 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island | Free | Give back by helping clean up the beach after a long weekend.

Things to do

• Renting a day pass to enjoy one of these luxurious local hotel pools.
• Staying cool indoors at a local museum.
• Taking a road trip to a nearby town like Williston, Lakeland, or Miami.
• Checking out a restaurant that’s actually open on Mondays, since you have the time — double check holiday hours to be safe.

• Tampa Bay Theatre Festival | Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | Prices vary | Enjoy three days of full-length plays, short plays, and theater events + workshops.
• Vintage Marché Monthly Vintage Market | Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | Vintage Marché, 2906 34th St. S., St. Petersburg | $0-$5 | The monthly vintage market features 15,000 sqft of retro home decor, furniture, and treasures.
• The Australian Pink Floyd Show | Friday, Sept. 1 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $39.25-$59.25 | Experience the full Pink Floyd experience with lasers, inflatables, and a critically acclaimed tribute show.

• Free Latin Dance Classes | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Pier Plaza, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Dance the night away at the pier.

• “The Greatest Showman” (2017) | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $0-$14.50 | Sing along to this musical movie starring Hugh Jackman.

• Remix- TMA@GoldingArtStudio | Monday, Sept. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Golding Art Studio, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa | $40 | This make-and-take art workshop for adults is inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions.

• Live: schools, neighborhoods, and unwritten rules of the city
• Work: top industries, startups, and great spots to work outside
• Play: parks, festivals, hikes, and date nights

• Five rooftop bars in Tampa are hosting events as part of a “Raising the Roof for Hurricane Idalia Relief” fundraiser. During select hours on Thursday, Sept. 7, EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge, Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar, Vantage Rooftop Bar, Skybox Rooftop Bar, and Beacon Social Drinkery will donate a percentage of sales to the American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia Fund. (That’s So Tampa)

• Tampa International Airport is now fully open again, and flights at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport resumed yesterday. (Bay News 9)

• St. Petersburg’s Shore Acres neighborhood is now facing rebuilding efforts after Idalia. Dozens of neighborhood residents were rescued from rising waters due to historic flooding on Wednesday. Those interested in helping the community can donate via Shore Acres Civic Association’s website. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Pete’s Bagels is opening a second St. Petersburg location at the historic Harbordale Standard Oil Station (2439 Fourth St. S.). The coffee and bagel shop’s new drive-thru and walk-up location is expected to open in January. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Caribbean and Central American-inspired restaurant Sal Rosa is coming to Tampa. The new restaurant taking over Bizou Brasserie inside Le Meridien Hotel doesn’t have an opening date quite yet, but the renderings can hold us over for now. (That’s So Tampa)

• There’s a new place in town for Taco Tuesday. T’s and Tacos opened last month at Jannus Live (226 1st Ave. N.) as a walk-up taqueria and bar. The new spot replaced Cap’s Steamer Bar with its Tex-Mex food and drinks. (I Love the Burg)

• You may have missed it, but Korean deli Ybor Seoul recently opened at 1531 E. 7th Ave. The new spot features menu items like Korean corn dogs, pork belly, spicy chicken skewers, kimchi noodle bowls, and sparkling lychee teas. (That’s So Tampa)

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.