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• Lake Street Dive | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $49.25-$104.25 | Lake Street Dive brings their kaleidoscopic, soulful rock & roll to the Clearwater hall for the first time.

• Fête du Vin Kick Off Party | Thursday, Nov. 2 | Wine on Water, 1057 Water St. Tampa, Tampa | $40 | Sample 15 different wines paired with Columbus-style pizzas from Small Giant, and enjoy live music.

• Tampa Greek Festival | Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W. Swann Ave., Tampa | Price of purchase | Chow down on Greek lamb, gyros, herb lemon chicken, and other authentic Greek dishes and treats like Baklava, Kourambiedes, Koulourakia, plus live music, dances, and a market.
• Zac Brown Band | Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa | $35-$1,500 | Join Zac Brown Band and King Calaway for a night of southern rock on the “From The Fire Tour.”
• Interstices: A Break in Continuity | Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Cuban Club, 2010 N. Avenida Republica De Cuba, Tampa | $30-$60 | More than 50 dancers and musicians perform stories from Ybor City’s 1930s history against the backdrop of the Cuban Club.

• St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, 2240 Ninth Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Tow the kiddos along for storytime, workshops, and book signings with children’s authors.
• Historic Kenwood BungalowFest | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | St. Petersburg High School, 2501 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $25-$30 | The 25th Annual Home Tour takes you inside some of the neighborhood’s Craftsman Bungalows, Ranch, Mid-Century, and Modern homes, plus a former grocery store converted into housing.
• India Festival Tampa | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa | $0-$14 | Every year, more than 12,000 visitors attend the festival to watch dance competitions, check out exhibitors + food stalls, and more.

• The Pirate Water Taxi is cutting its Rick’s on the River stop, but expanding its overall coverage area by a mile. The company is adding a new loop around Harbour Island with a stop on Davis Islands. Instead of the Rick’s spot, the company hopes to relocate Stop 17 close to the planned West Riverwalk. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• The Sulphur Springs Water Tower is about to get a glow-up. The 214-ft water tower will be coated with 150 gallons of Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec exterior satin finish white paint. The project will cost $300,000 + likely have welcome lighting or signs projected onto it. (Tampa Bay Times)

• The Residences at 400 Central has brought in $250 million in condo sales. The 46-story tower is slowly rising over St. Pete’s downtown, currently sitting at the 11th floor. (St. Pete Rising)

• Calling all MCU devotees. Aaron Moorhead, a Tarpon Springs native, is set to direct “Daredevil” — part of the Infinity Saga — for Disney+. The store follows a blind lawyer who uses superhuman skills to transform into a vigilante by night. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Seminole Heights’ Flocale food hall has shut its doors. The hall, which housed a King of the Coop, Westshore Pizza, Slide hot dogs and burgers, and an axe throwing concept, reportedly saw a drop in business over the summer and into the fall. King of the Coop plans to open a new spot in Ybor City. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• A St. Pete resident just launched Hobie Long Meditation, a free mental health app. The wellness app is tailored to help adolescents and young adults struggling with their mental health with guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga exercises. (I Love the Burg)

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• Stop by Nueva Cantina on Thursday, Nov. 2 for Cazadores margarita pitchers and other drink deals.
• Lona Tampa is serving up a special menu in honor of the holiday through Nov. 5. The modern Mexican spot’s lineup includes empanadas de muertos, avocado mezcal shots, and blood orange margaritas.
• It’s a bit outside of our usual coverage area, but we also wanted to recommend The 19th Annual Dia De Los Muertos: Festival Of The Skeletons in Bradenton (1227 12th St. W.). This year’s event is booked for Saturday, Nov. 4 + features a community shrine dedicated to the Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, and a memory wall where you can honor your loved ones.