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• OE Book Club: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $30 | Bites + wine are included at this discussion of James McBride’s highly acclaimed historical fiction novel.
• “Poor Things” | Tuesday, Jan. 9-Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10+ | Find out why Emma Stone won a Golden Globe for her performance in this sci-fi flick with a showing at the historic theater.

• Pilates on the Pier | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | St. Pete Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Remember to bring water, a mat, and a towel to this class led by Rare Body Studio.
• Steve Luongo Project: “A Classic Rock Experience” | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $25+ | Enjoy a night of tunes from a trio of musicians who have spent decades touring the globe.

• Morning Matinee: “From the Beginning” | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 11 a.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $25+ | Travel back in time with the Florida Orchestra to trace the roots of symphony, including works by Mozart + Beethoven.
• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $42+ | Cheer on the Bolts as they take to the ice in downtown Tampa against the Garden State team.
• Comedy Nights featuring Mike Stephens | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 8-9 p.m. | The Tampa EDITION, 500 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $25 | Sit back and enjoy a night of jokes + lighthearted fun at the five-star hotel’s Arts Club.

• The Tampa Bay area is bracing for the arrival of inclement weather today. Meteorlogists say two to three feet of flooding could impact flood-prone parts of TBAY, including St. Pete’s Shore Acres + Riviera Bay neighborhoods. As of Monday afternoon’s forecast, thunderstorms are expected to arrive from the Gulf of Mexico around 2 p.m. (WTSP)

• The St. Petersburg City Council has approved the second phase of the EDGE Collective development. The $98.5 million project will bring a 20-story, 360-unit mixed-use development to the 1100 block of Central Ave. The building will boast 24,000 sqft of commercial space and 350+ parking spots. (St. Pete Rising)

• Streetlight Taco soft opens today in South Tampa. The spot at 4004 Henderson Blvd. has a menu inspired by the owners’ travels through Mexico, and utilizes ancient cooking techniques + traditional ingredients. There is a range of choice when it comes to tacos, as well as a lengthy cocktail menu. (That’s So Tampa)

• The owners of Bandit Coffee Co. are launching a new venture. Spitz Wine Bar is set to open in the coming months in St. Pete’s Grand Central District at 2520 Central Ave. There is limited info at this time, but the bar’s Instagram page hints at real wines and tasty bites. (St. Pete Rising)

• Legendary songwriter Elvis Costello is gracing the stage in Clearwater this week. The London-born singer and his band, the Imposters, play at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, Jan. 11 on their “7-0-7 Tour” alongside guitarist Charlie Sexton. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $63.

• $17.85 million. That’s how much Tampa Bay’s most expensive home sold for in 2023. The 1.45-acre waterfront property sits in the Davis Islands neighborhood at 42 Lagoda Ave. + is the second most expensive home sale in TBAY’s history. The ~9,000-sqft property boasts a boathouse, gym, wine cellar, plus seven bedrooms. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Third Eye Blind will perform in Tampa later this year. The rock band is bringing its “Summer Gods Tour” to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 25. Tickets go on general sale this Friday, Jan. 12.

• The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is hosting a pirate-themed drone light show this Saturday, Jan. 13. Drones will light up the sky with displays + synchronized movements starting at 6:30 p.m. General admission also offers a dolphin presentation and other entertainment. (I Love the Burg)

• A Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus driver is realizing his writing dreams. Calvin Ray Davis is now a published author — something he has pursued for 40 years. “Lord of the Swamp: The Search for Gold” is the first book in a series based on Davis’ own youth. (ABC Action News)

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