11.22.2024

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Sunrise 6:57 a.m. | Sunset 5:34 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 6:08 a.m. + 10:41 p.m. | Low: 2:42 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 6:20 p.m. | Low: 11:01 a.m. + 10:36 p.m.

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We’re pretending it’s a winter wonderland

A boy and girl hold hands while ice skating. A snowflake light hands above the boy's head and there's lights in the background.

Make sure to take a spin on the ice at the Downtown Tampa event. | Photo via Tampa Downtown Partnership

We’re going to take this weekend’s cooler weather as a sign to start celebrating winter now. Move over, Thanksgiving.

Tonight, Nov. 22

Winter Village | 5-10 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | Free | Hop aboard the Winter Village Express — a themed excursion through Tampa’s Downtown on the historic streetcar — and enjoy ice skating, treats, music, and all kinds of wintery magic.

Festival of Trees | 6 p.m. | The Long Center, Clearwater | Free | Get lost in a sea of beautifully decorated trees at this Tampa Bay tradition.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Victorian Christmas Stroll | Saturday, Nov. 23-Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa | $12+ | Enter the iconic Tampa Bay museum for a look at Christmases past while holiday music floats through the air — plus, snack on cider and cookies on the veranda.

The Music of Vince Guaraldi: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” | 8 p.m. | Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg | $30+ | Experience the “Peanuts” magic in the flesh as the award-winning pianist and composer brings the beloved music of Vince Guaraldi to life.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 22

Still Shining Movies & Music Series | Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Spa Beach Park, St. Petersburg | Free | Take in a lineup of nine curated films — like “Encanto,” “Free Willy,” and “Little Miss Sunshine” — and five bands, all set against the sandy shores.

“Some Like it Hot” | Friday, Nov. 22-Monday, Nov. 25 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $30+ | Sit back for this modern rendition of Shakespeare’s comedy, following two soldiers and their romantic pairings.

Vir Das: “Mind Fool” | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $29+ | Prepare to laugh at this set from India’s biggest stand-up comedian and a Bollywood star.

Taylor Swift Silent Disco | 8-10 p.m. | Sparkman Wharf | $24 | Dance along the Riverwalk to Taylor Swift’s iconic hits, make friendship bracelets and custom trucker hats and denim jackets, and enjoy temporary tattoos — ticket price includes the disco.

Saturday, Nov. 23

India Festival 2024 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa | $12+ | More than 12,000 visitors will head to the Fairgrounds for dances, and to check out exhibitors and food stalls at Florida’s largest festival of arts and dances.

Chris Tomlin | 7 p.m. | Yuengling Center | $11+ | The popular performer takes the stage for his “Holy Forever World Tour” featuring songs like “Holy Forever,” “How Great Is Our God,” and “Good Good Father.”

Bonnie Raitt with James Hunter | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater | $119+ | The legendary American songstress and James Hunter are sure to give you “Something to Talk About.”

Mermaid Star Motel Minigolf | FloridaRama, St. Petersburg | $13+ | Gear up for nine holes of neon minigolf while experiencing Unchant: Christmas with a Florida Twist.

Sunday, Nov. 24

Coffee & Poetry | 3-6 p.m. | Kerouac House, St. Petersburg | $13 | Head to the storied author’s former for an afternoon of coffee, poetry, and a reading by onetime poet laureate Helen Wallace.

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News Notes

Civic

St. Pete City Council members voted not to spend ~$24 million to begin the necessary repairs on Tropicana Field, after initially approving the funding hours earlier. They also voted to delay their vote on bonds for the new Rays stadium to January, following a similar decision by the Commission earlier this week. (Tampa Bay Times)

Development

It’s the question of the hour: If the Rays abandon the new stadium deal will they still own the Gas Plant District land? The city’s best chance at keeping the land is if the Rays back out of the deal, one official said at Tuesday’s Pinellas County Commission meeting. Right now, there’s not a clear answer. (Tampa Bay Times)

Community

South Tampa’s Parkland Estates struggles with major flooding. So how will it be addressed? The potential plan — which includes installing box culverts throughout the neighborhood and South Howard Avenue would push the water into Hillsborough Bay. But some residents and business owners say it would harm trees and local businesses. (Tampa Bay Times)

Coming Soon

Surf’s up, TBAY. Peak Surf Park, a new 6,000-acre surf park, is coming to Pasco County’s new master-planned community, Two Rivers. The park will open in 2027 and feature a surf lagoon, a beach, concert and event venues, restaurants, retail, and more. (That’s So Tampa)

Try This

What’s new at MOSI? The interactive science + technology museum just unveiled the Flight Club Drone Zone. The new permanent exhibit allows visitors to pilot drones, battle in races, and dig into the technology + how it’s used across the globe. (That’s So Tampa)

Active

Head to Coppertail Brewing this weekend to cycle for a cause. This Sunday, Nov. 24, is Cranksgiving, when bikers take off across Ybor City, picking up groceries in a scavenger hunt challenge. Last year, the challenge brought in 20,000 pounds of food for charity.(Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Sports

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In case you missed it, massive change is on the way to Hyde Park Village. Pottery Barn is moving on out. So we tapped our brain trust to see what luxe designer should move on in. And the bulk of our readers — 50% — are team Dior.

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