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Add these note-worthy concerts to your calendar
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Imagine: you’re taking in John Legend at the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center. | Photo via Seminole Hard Rock
Call us the live music capital of the world. We won’t stop you.

No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out 50+ must-see musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage in Tampa Bay this year.

Indie + folk

Country

Pop

R&B + reggae

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.
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Events

Tuesday, April 8

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels | 7:05 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field | $25+ | Now’s your chance to watch the Rays take the field against modern day baseball legends like Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout.

Evening Film Series: “The Green Mile” | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | New Tampa Performing Arts Center | $5 | Sit back for the 1999 American fantasy drama based on the novel by Stephen King + starring Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan.

Safety Harbor: Ghost & Haunted History Tour | Tuesday, April 8-Wednesday, April 30 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Gigglewaters Social Club and Screening Room | $30 | A paranormal investigator shares haunted tales of the St. James Hotel, the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, and the Hotel Frances.

Wednesday, April 9

Downtown Debriefing Breakfast | 8:30-10 a.m. | Amalie Arena | $52+ | Dig into the economic impact of sports and entertainment in Tampa’s Downtown with leaders from Vinik Sports Group, Tampa Bay Sports Commission, and Tampa Bay Sun over some eats.

Wellness at the Wharf with Orange Theory | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sparkman Wharf, Tampa | Free | Keep your energy high with a full-body HIIT workout hosted by the popular workout brand.

Billy Strings | 7:30 p.m. | Yuengling Center | $40+ | The bluegrass giant brings his latest album, “Highway Prayers,” to the Cigar City.

Thursday, April 10

Edible Flowers | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St. Petersburg | Free | Spice up your cooking or baking by learning about easy-to-grow edible blooms you can bring onto your table.

Friday, April 11

Glow Putt Putt | 6-10 p.m. | Water Street Tampa | $10 | Putt your way through the illuminated 9-hole course filled with obstacles and challenges.
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News Notes

Sports

Eight straight, baby. The Lightning clinched a spot in the playoffs over the weekend with the New York Rangers’ 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Next up, the Bolts take on the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings. We’ll keep you posted on the playoffs schedule. (NHL)

Development

Speaking of the Lightning, plans are in the works to amp up Amalie. The team’s CEO is eyeing upgrades to the nearly 30-year-old stadium — like wider concourses + concession stands and “vertical transportation” improvements so fans can move more easily between Amalie’s levels. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Transit

Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens wants to explore how the airport can solve transportation issues. Think: Bringing the SkyConnect from TPA into busy neighborhoods + leaning into electric vertical take-off and landing in the future. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Opened

Calling all St. Pete Melting Pot devotees. The fondue-heavy eatery just opened on Central Avenue, after a four-year disappearance from the Burg. The new ~5,000-sqft location features an indoor-outdoor bar, behind-the-scenes kitchen views, and TBAY-inspired additions to the menu. (Tampa Bay Times)

Number

19,777. That’s how many fans packed Amalie on Sunday to watch the Huskies win the NCAA women’s basketball championship. And it was a win for TBAY too, with UConn star Paige Bueckers saying, “Tampa treated us well.” Which is good, because the tournament returns to the Cigar City next year. (That’s So Tampa)

Real Estate

Meet 7th and Oak, Tampa Heights’ latest apartment tower. The 321-apartment building is set to open later this year, and features a rooftop pool, a sauna and cold plunge, fire pits, and a pet-friendly area with bar seating. Take a peek. (Tampa Tomorrow)

Biz

Toss a pink-striped towel down by the pool: The Don is reopen. The Pink Palace started welcoming guests back in late March after six months of hurricane repairs. Take a peek at some of the renovated spaces. (Tampa Bay Times)

Listen

Get up to speed on all things Bolts ahead of the playoffs. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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The Wrap

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I started my sailing journey over the weekend with a class at the Boca Ciega Yacht Club. So yes, I am pumped for the L.L. Bean opening in Sarasota.

And of course, I’m now deep into researching our local sailing/boating history — like the Boca Ciega clubs’ roots as the Sunshine City Boat Club. Do you have any cool local maritime stories (old or new)? I’d love to share them.

Answered

Yesterday, we asked “What shows do you enjoy the most?”
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Take us back to Iliza Shlesinger’s comedy at the Straz.

Photo via @k_kristen_m

  • ~69% of readers say they’re Broadway or bust
  • ~21% of people adore concerts
  • ~8% of folks prefer the opera
  • ~3% of readers are into dance
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