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Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels

You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Make the most of our comprehensive events calendar with these pro tips for navigating our site like a true local.

Event search tools

First, head to our Events page.

Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:

Magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.
“All Events” drop-down (desktop): Search for virtual events or “Editor’s Picks.”

What’s an Editor’s Pick, you ask? Those are events that our team has personally curated for our audience. Aka: fun, noteworthy, or important going-ons in the community.

Descending list icon (desktop): Choose how you want events for each day to be ordered — by time, popularity, or alphabetically.
Bullet list icon: Change the format from lists to thumbnails.
Additional tools: Select date, location, and/or radius.

How to add your own event

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D. Festivals

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Events

Wednesday, July 9

“PUFFS” | Wednesday, July 9-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Straz Center for Performing Arts | $35+ | Sit back for the story of the other kids who went to a certain school and conquered evil at the same time as a certain legendary wizard.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton | 8 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater | $56+ | The composer + lyricist of 600+ published titles, including fifteen songs co-written with Paul McCartney, and friends take the waterfront St. Pete venue’s stage.

Thursday, July 10

Candle Pour | 7-8:30 p.m. | Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen | $50 | Hand-pour your own scented candle over a brew or the $9.99 burger and craft beer combo deal.

Laser Taylor Swift | Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa | $10+ | Pack the Saunders Planetarium and Digital Dome Theatre to experience high-energy visuals synced to Taylor’s massive catalog.

Friday, July 11

Stay Fresh 1st Annual Kickball Tournment | Friday, July 11-Saturday, July 12 | Times vary | Dick’s House of Sport | Free | Ten teams battle it out for the no. 1 spot at this kickball tournament for kids and parents alike sponsored by Grain N Berry, Alabama BBQ, and other local brands.

Saturday, July 12

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News Notes

Announced

Good news, Pinellas commuters: The state just wrapped up the Gateway Expressway project. The $622 million effort included building two new tolled roadways connecting US Highway 19 and Interstate 275 + the Bayside Bridge. So far, 15.4 million cars have zipped across the new toll roads. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Coming Soon

So what’s next for Fresh Kitchen in South Tampa? The bonafide beloved bowls brand is taking over the Ducky’s Sports Lounge space on West Kennedy after a fire damaged their South Howard location last fall. The 5,080-sqft space will be the flagship hub for the TBAY healthy eats spot. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Travel

Now you can visit the city Mr. Tyler Childers was really singing about. Breeze is relaunching flights from TPA to Charleston, West Virginia. Board flights to West Virginia’s capital city year round starting Friday, Oct. 3. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Open

There’s a new spot to get your Kahwa fix. The local coffee company just opened a new drive-thru location in Oldsmar. Editor Bailey recommends the chai latte and croissant breakfast sandwich. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Outdoors

In some parts of Florida, scallop season is already underway. But in Pasco County, the season runs from Thursday, July 10 to Monday, Aug. 18. Check out this refresher on the rules + tips for making the most of the hunt. (Tampa Bay Times)

Try This

Turns out tricks aren’t just for kids. The team behind the one-and-only Chuck E. Cheese just launched Chuck’s Arcade, an adults-only gamers’ paradise. Head to the Tyrone Square Mall location to try your hand at games like Halo, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, and Mortal Kombat. (I Love the Burg)

Sports

Take a peek at how the Rays have fared against the Tigers thus far. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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Games

The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.

Let the games begin

The Wrap

One of my favorite coworkers (Miss Kellina at WStoday), is always inspiring me with videos of her line dancing prowess. Now I — and you — have the opportunity to learn too.

Water Street Tampa is hosting Rhythm of the World on Wednesday, July 16 from 6 - 9 p.m., offering free country line dance and Latin dance classes. And if you don’t want to lace up those dancin’ shoes, you can still watch performances throughout the neighborhood.

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