07.31.2025

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Lucky you. You just found TBAYtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Tampa Bay each month.

Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back. We update our guide monthly.

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Events

Thursday, July 31

Art After Dark | Thursday, July 31, Thursday, Aug. 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete | $0-$15 | Luxuriate in the air conditioning — and the vibes — and roam the downtown museum’s latest exhibitions like “Creative Freedom: Women as Decorative Arts Entrepreneurs and Connoisseurs.”

“PUFFS” | Thursday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | The Straz Center | $35 | It’s your last chance to watch as other kids who went to a certain school and conquered evil at the same time as a certain legendary wizard.

Friday, Aug. 1

Tampa Bay Comic Convention | Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Tampa Convention Center | $35+ | Your favorite heroes and villans step offscreen from hits like “Black Widow,” “Stranger Things,” and “Indiana Jones” for signings and autographs + attend fan meetups, shop merch, and more.

Bolts Brew Fest | 6 p.m. | Amalie Arena, Tampa | $53 | Sip on brews, ciders, seltzers, canned cocktails, wine, and spirits, or try out the Dryvebox Golf Simulator, AI photo booth, or shotski at the brew-tiful party — and yes, there’s a ticket option for DDs too.

Shuler King | Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2 | Times vary | Funny Bone Comedy Club | $32 | “The world’s only comedian, actor, and licensed funeral director” lights up the intimate club with his energetic comedy.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Get Fit: Yoga in the Park | 9-10 a.m. | Crescent Lake Park | Free | Stretch and down dog it out with a lakefront view at this free monthly class at the popular park.

Day of Discovery | 8-9 a.m. | ZooTampa at Lowry Park | $5+ | Folks with autism and other special needs can enjoy a morning at the zoo with special programming, up-close animal experiences, exploration, and learning in a reduced sensory environment.

Massive Summer Vibes Asian Street Food & Music Festival | Saturday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 3 | 2-11 p.m. | England Brothers Park | $8+ | Stuff yourself with dishes from 75+ Asian street food vendors or enter the pho eating contest, sit back for a traditional lion dance, a light fire show, and a giant lantern display.

Chris Brown: “Breezy Bowl XX” | 7 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | $119+ | It probably won’t be breezy, but the high-energy show from Brown, Summer Walker, and Bryson Tiller will make you feel cool. Which is better anyway, right?

Sunday, Aug. 3

David Lee Roth | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock | $155+ | The lead vocalist of the hard rock royalty, Van Halen, rocks the stage with his solo stuff.

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News Notes

Sports

Yes, we’re still talking stadiums — but not the Rays’. The Philadelphia Phillies restarted stadium renovation discussions with Clearwater + Pinellas counties. The team will likely ask for bed tax dollars to help finance major upgrades to BayCare Ballpark. (Tampa Bay Times)

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Bring in your reads for cheese, please. Sally O’Neal’s is giving out pizza in exchange for accepting donations to Endless Learning this week. How does it work? Bring in two gently-used reads, and score a free slice of South Tampa pizza royalty. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Development

A developer is planning to build a new four-story office tower + restaurant beside Salt Creek. If approved, the project would sit atop an old boat yard. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Drink

Calling all budding vinos. Savoir on Central, the Burg’s new wine club, opens next month, offering wine tastings and classes to get your skills up to snif. The first class is booked for Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. and dives into the wines of France. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Try This

Itching for a PNW summer? Us too. The Florida Aquarium’s newest exhibit will do the job though. Get tickets to explore their latest attraction, The Tide Pool, i.e. the “only cold-water touch habitats on Florida’s west coast.” We shared a sneak peek.

Listen

Check in on the Rays stint against the Yankees as the trade deadline nears. Dive into all things Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Shop

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Older Adults

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