Plus, what's the seaweed forecast?
05.06.2025 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

Subscribe

From our friends at

WTSP.jpg

92º | 10% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:45 a.m. | Sunset 8:07 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 1:10 p.m. | Low: 6:30 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 9:19 a.m. + 8:41 p.m. | Low: 2:54 p.m.

Full Weather Report | Traffic Report

No excuses, we’re rockin’ out this summer
A concert venue with seats lined in a row and to the side of a stage with blue and purple spotlights.
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.

Rock

Indie + folk

Country

Pop

  • Mat Kearney | May 10 | The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
  • Billy Idol | May 10 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • Katy Perry “The Lifetimes Tour with Rebecca Black” | Aug. 22 | Amalie Arena |
  • Jonas Brothers | Oct. 22 | Amalie Arena |
City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.
15+ more shows

Events

Tuesday, May 6

Free for the Week: Celebrating Mother’s Day | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Imagine Museum | $0-$5 | Spend some quality time with your kiddo, making core memories at the sparkling glass art museum.

Flavors of Spain Dinner Featuring Lilac | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Dali Museum | $250 | Trek out on a culinary journey through Spain, tasting the flavors of its regions with a curated menu crafted to honor Dalí’s home country.

Move with the Mayor | 9 p.m. | Multiple locations, Tampa | Free | Join Mayor Jane in getting some movement into your day, this time with some open play pickleball.

Wednesday, May 7

Tampa Bay Wave Tech|X Accelerator Pitch Night | 5:30-8 p.m. | The Tampa Club | Free | Listen to founders pitch their technologies geared to transform industries.

Thursday, May 8

Composting | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve | Free | Wise up on the process of creating compost — otherwise known as “black gold” — from your recycled yard and kitchen waste + then you’re eligible for a free compost bin.

“My Cousin Tiera” | 7-8:30 p.m. | Funny Bone Comedy Club | $32 | Get ready to chuckle as the Chicago-born standup comedian takes the stage for some raw and relatable comedy.

Friday, May 9

St. Pete Indie Night | 6-11:30 p.m. | Bayboro Brewing Co. | $15 | Sit back with a brew as your fave local bands play indie tunes all night long.

“Tell Me About Your Single Friend” Show | 7-10 p.m. | Hyde House Public Studio | $30 | Who better to pitch you to your fellow single TBAY residents than your besties?
Even more ideas
Click here to have your event featured.

News Notes

Development

The Pinellas County Housing Authority is rolling out hundreds of affordable housing options for seniors. It just closed on a north St. Pete parcel that will become Flats on 4th. Leaders say the 80-unit senior housing complex is just one of a handful of projects coming this year. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Transit

Hillsborough County voters may see a tax referendum on the November 2026 ballot. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority board hopes to increase the maximum millage rate from a half million to a million. Why? To avoid future cuts, layoffs, and cuts to services. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Closing

Cycle Brewing, the Burg’s oldest craft brewer, is shutting its doors later this month. The bike-themed downtown brewery will close after 12 years of standout brews like the citra hops Crank IPA. But, it’s not the last trick for Cycle. Fans can still expect new brews later this year. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Announced

Order that glittery jumpsuit now. Grammy sensation Benson Boone plays Amalie on his “American Heart Tour” on Saturday, Sept. 13. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m.

Biz

Happy Small Business Week, TBAY. The City of St. Petersburg + The Greenhouse are hosting a plethora of free events this week for both longtime local entrepreneur and aspiring business owners. The lineup includes sessions on starting or financing a business, a pitch night, and food truck Friday. (I Love the Burg)

Outdoors

Ready yourself for another stinky seaweed season. Researchers are anticipating we’ll have another “major sargassum year.” Health experts recommend beachside dwellers keep their windows and doors closed when there’s a lot of sargassum ashore. (Tampa Bay Times)

Community

Spring breakin’ is over, and a different group of kids haven taken over the beach. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium kicked off its sea turtle nesting patrol last month. The aquarium started its watch of a 21-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches earlier than normal due to changing trends. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Arts

Mayfaire by-the-Lake, one of the oldest arts festivals in Central Florida, returns Mother’s Day weekend. Plan your festival weekend to see why Mayfaire landed among Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “200 Best Art Shows” for a decade straight.*

Eat

Treat mom to an elevated brunch buffet this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, at The Terrace Grille. Seatings are available from 11 am to 5 pm: make a reservation.*

Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers were named NFL’s most improved team. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Travel

Manifest your best summer yet: Score this rare ~$1,000 travel card bonus and plan your dream beach vacation in a hydrangea-enveloped coastal mansion worthy of a cameo in “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” (Swoons.)*

Stat

$10,000. If you owe that much in debt, these folks can help get you out from under it.*
To celebrate Small Business Week, we’re offering small business owners 20% off purchases in our Self-Service Ad Portal. Use the discount code SMALLBIZ at checkout through Sunday, May 11.

The Buy
Support small businesses from across the globe with one-of-a-kind products from Etsy. We love this customizable burger stamp for leveling up summer grill outs. Bonus: The artisan seller also offers a custom ice stamp so you can elevate upcoming cocktail nights.
More worth The Buy

The Wrap
Copy of City Editor-Wrap (1).png
In case you missed it, we’re sharing the stories of some of TBAY’s beloved small businesses this week — starting with the Burg’s MISRED Outfitters.

So, in that spirit, we asked our readers: what’s your favorite local clothing store to shop at? About 44% of folks said their fave is the aforementioned boho wonderland MISRED Outfitters, and 25% said theirs is Ybor City’s La France.
Click Support below to help us out!

Send us a scoop, question, or feedback

ADVERTISE | GUIDES | EVENTS | GAMES | SHOP | SUPPORT

† Disclaimers and Legal | * Advertising Policy

The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2025 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602