April

• Dusty Slay | Saturday, April 27 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $36+
• Daniel Sloss | Sunday, April 28 | 7 p.m. | Straz Center | $41+

May

• Bo Johnson | Friday, May 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Coastal Creative | $22+
• David Spade | Saturday, May 4 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall | $49+
• Steve Treviño | Friday, May 10 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall | $44+
• Roy Wood Jr. | Saturday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $35+
• We Them One’s Comedy Tour | Saturday, May 11 | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $66+
• Kathy Griffin | Thursday, May 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Straz Center | $60+
• Helen Keaney | Saturday, May 18 | 6 p.m. | Side Splitters Comedy Club | $23+
• Kevin Hart | Saturday, May 18 + Sunday, May 19 | 7 p.m. | Straz Center | $196+
• Charles McBee | Friday, May 24 + Saturday, May 25 | Times vary | Sunshine City Comedy Club | $24

June

• Eric Andre | Friday, June 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Ritz Ybor | $50+
• Ali Siddiq | Saturday, June 8 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $30+
• Jen Kober | Saturday, June 15 | 6 p.m. | Side Splitters Comedy Club | $21+
• Lace Larrabee | Sunday, June 16 | 7 p.m. | Side Splitters Comedy Club | $23+

Regular comedy nights

• “Funny Story” Morning Release Party | Tuesday, April 23 | 8-10 a.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Join fellow Emily Henry fans to celebrate the release of her latest romance novel with goodies, giveaways, and special prizes.
• Channel District: Paw~Fee Break | Tuesday, April 23 | 10:30 a.m. | Washington Street Park, 118 N. 12th St., Tampa | Free | Take a break from the stress of your desk by taking Fido to the park — the first 12 visitors will receive a free pet waste bag dispenser.

• Grand Cathedral Cigar Dinner | Wednesday, April 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Grand Cathedral Cigars, 2201 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | $180 | This five-course meal also features a three-course whiskey tasting, high-quality cigars, and camaraderie.
• “Hard Miles” | Wednesday, April 24-Friday, April 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10+ | The 2023 film follows a cycling coach as he prepares a group of students for a bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon.

• 2024 Sunscreen Film Festival | Thursday, April 25-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Sundial AMC 12 Theatre, 153 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $12+ | Watch some the best independent films from around the world, from documentaries to comedies.
• OE Book Fair: A Celebration of Local Authors | Thursday, April 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | Free | Meet 40+ local authors from a variety of genres + pick up drinks from the Champagne Bar or the Coffee Bar.
• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers | Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $95+ | The playoffs continue as the Lightning push for another Stanley Cup.

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• Last month, we shared the news about the Central City YMCA project — now we have a timeline. Tampa City Council recently approved the rezoning request that will make the Tampa Heights project possible. Construction is set to start in the first quarter of 2025. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• No. 2. That’s where Tampa ranks on WalletHub’s list of “Best Places to Start a Business.” The finance outlet lauded the Cigar City’s low corporate tax rate + high number of investors, both factors which can help small businesses stay afloat.

• The Lightning’s playoff run continues with Game 2 against the Florida Panthers tonight at 7:30 p.m. Win or lose, the Bolts return to Amalie on Thursday, April 25. Check out our guide to the playoffs before you head down to Thunder Alley later this week.

• “Florida is one hell of a drug,” indeed. This Saturday, April 27, head to the Gulfport Casino Ballroom for the Floridania Fest. The market features 27 Florida-focused vendors offering everything from vintage Miami Beach post cards to painted ash trays and dishware. Tickets are $5. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Tampa’s job market is flourishing. The Tampa metro area added the second-highest number of jobs in the state over the past year, according to new data from Florida Commerce. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is celebrating its 129th birthday at its 4th annual Founder’s Day celebration. Stop by the former cigar factory on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Cuban sandwich eating challenge, tours of the building, and five-cent cigars all day long. (That’s So Tampa)

• We all have our favorite trees across Tampa Bay. In preparation for this upcoming Arbor Day, spend some time with some of our most famous trees — from Safety Harbor’s ancient Baranoff Oak to St. Pete’s flowering trumpet tree. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Looking for a bit of light reading during National Poetry Month? We recommend checking out these three poems written by our readers, which were submitted in our TBAYtoday Poetry Contest. Then, vote for your favorite. We’ll announce the winner in a newsletter later this week.

• Dive into the Bucs’ potential Draft Day decisions. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Rising electricity bills have you thinking of solar? Find out what you need to know before making the big decision by asking the experts at Freedom Solar Power questions about cost, benefits, and anything else under the sun. Submit your questions + they’ll share the answers in an upcoming newsletter.*

• Don your best hat + Southern flair for Intermezzo’s 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Formal — complete with an oyster bar, a five-piece band, mint juleps & derby cocktails, and best-dressed prizes.
• Cheer local wiener dogs on as they trot to the finish in the Florida Wiener Dog Derby 14. The annual event also boasts a best nose + “Star Wars” costume contest.
• Head to the St. Pete Pier for “the area’s largest Derby-themed event,” put on by 13 Ugly Men. The Derby at the Pier fundraiser features plenty of mint juleps and festive cocktails + lots of luxe VIP options. Buy tickets.
• What better place to spend Derby day than the Downs? Tampa Bay Downs, that is. The racetrack’s celebration includes a live racing card, a showing of the race, and more.