March

• Tim McGraw | Friday, March 15 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $36+
• Chasco Fiesta | Friday, March 15-Saturday, March 23 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary
• 50 Cent | Sunday, March 17 | 11 a.m. | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | $75
• Cole Swindell | Saturday, March 23 | 7 p.m. | Valspar Championship | Concert included with Saturday ticket
• Faye Webster | Tuesday, March 26 | 8 p.m. | Jannus Live | $35
• Juanes | Tuesday, March 26 + Wednesday, March 27 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | $100+

April

• Madonna | Thursday, April 4 | 8:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $201+
• Flatland Cavalry | Sunday, April 7 | 8 p.m. | Jannus Live | $25+
• The Zombies | Friday, April 12 | 8 p.m. | Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | $45+
• Kenny Chesney | Saturday, April 20 | Show start TBD | Raymond James Stadium | $97+
• Gloria Trevi | Saturday, April 20 | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $36+
• flipturn with The Hails | Friday, April 26 | 8 p.m. | Jannus Live | $25+

May

• Brooks & Dunn | Saturday, May 4 | 7 p.m. | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $74+
• Diana Ross | Thursday, May 9 | 8 p.m. | The Baycare Sound | $51+
• Chris Stapleton | Friday, May 10 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $120+
• Hozier | Saturday, May 11 | 8 p.m. | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre | $32+
• En Vogue | Wednesday, May 15 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | $70+
• Chappell Roan | Sunday, May 19 | 7 p.m. | Jannus Live | $133+
• Todd Rundgren | Saturday, May 25 + Sunday, May 26 | 8 p.m. | Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | $50+

• “Gator Country” | Rebecca Renner Author Talk | Tuesday, March 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $5+ | The Florida-based author’s debut novel is packed with glow-in-the-dark alligators and high-speed airboat rides as a police officer heads to the Florida Everglades.

• “The Beauty Queen Of Leenane": Preview | Wednesday, March 13-Thursday, March 14 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $25 | Set in a small town in Galway, this darkly comic tale tells the story of a 40-year-old woman finding love — opening night is Friday, March 15.

• Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles | Thursday, March 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Centro Asturiano de Tampa, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | $44+ | “Come Together” for this candlelight show of The Beatles classics + tunes by legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
• XOXO Art & Music Fest | Thursday, March 14-Monday, March 18 | Times vary | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $5 | Head to the Heights for classic festival rides, a cascade of nostalgic treats, a brand new ART integration with 80 local and national artists, and beats from DJs and top-tier artists.
• Reggae Rise Up | Thursday, March 14-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | Vinoy Park, 501 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $80+ | The annual event takes over the Burg’s waterfront with music from artists like Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, and Lupe Fiasco.

• New York Yankees vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, March 15 | 6:35 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $45+ | Get ready for a Spring Training showdown between these Northeast squads.

• Baker is here to stay. The Bucs signed star quarterback Baker Mayfield onto a three-year, $100 million deal with the potential to earn up to $115 million in incentives. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Welcome to Champa Bay. TBAY’s own Nikita Johnson took home his second Firestone Grand Prix win this weekend. The 15-year-old Gulfport resident sped to first place in Sunday’s USF Pro 2000 race — for the second year in a row. (Tampa Bay Times)

• It’s time to put the Tampa Riverwalk on top. Vote for our scenic walking trail in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for America’s Best Riverwalks. Voting runs through Monday, April 8.

• Calling all Pacific Counter fans. The national casual poke bowl spot is now open on the ground floor of AVE Tampa (160 W. Tyler St.). The chain also serves sushi burritos, miso soup, hot dogs, teas, and pineapple dole whip. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Pair your workout with a post-sweat coffee. Undergrounds Coffee & Juice Co. + Journey Into Fitness are opening soon at 1799 Central Ave. The java joint will also offer smoothies, house-made tea blends, and fresh cold-pressed juices. (I Love the Burg)

• On Saturday, March 16, the Tampa Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Day parade will take to downtown Tampa’s streets instead of Ybor’s. The celebration will kick off at 5 p.m. at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square + caps off the city’s River O’ Green Fest event. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Burg residents can now apply for the 2024 Pinellas Citizen University program. The free, six-week course begins Wednesday, April 10 and takes residents behind-the-scenes of Pinellas County’s budgeting process, hurricane evacuation planning, and other operations. Apply online by Friday, March 29.

• We already told you that Pine Key — otherwise known as Beer Can Island — is on the market. Now, take a peek at what it was like to own the island among a group of friends. Spoiler: There’s some festivals and grilling involved. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Do you know the story behind the former St. Petersburg Federal Savings and Loan Association? The longtime St. Pete institution was founded by three sisters in 1935 + fully staffed by women for 34 years. (I Love the Burg)

• Dive in deeper on Baker’s deal. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Let your little ones learn + play the day away at Florida Children’s Museum. With 47,800 sqft of engaging exhibits and hands-on activities, there are dedicated spaces for all ages and abilities + regular daily programming. They may never want to leave.*

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• Black Crow Coffee Co. and Armetta’s Gelato and Caffè | Black Crow’s Burg-based locations are popular for their cozy vibe and craft coffees, while Armetta’s is loved for its gelato + coffee pairings.
• Bandit Coffee Co. and Spaddy’s Coffee Co. | Locals love Bandit for its yummy breakfast sammies and in-house roasted java, and folks flock to Spaddy’s for extra strong brews on the funky Seminole Heights patio.