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Welcome to the live music capital
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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 30+ must-see musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage in Tampa Bay this year.

Rock + pop-punk

Indie + folk

Country

Pop

  • Kesha | Aug. 10 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • Benson Boone | Sept. 13 | Amalie Arena
  • Renee Rapp | Oct. 27 | Yuengling Center

Hip-hop + rap

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.
We bet your new favorite artist is in here

Asked

You can only see concerts at one TBAY venue for the rest of your life. Which one do you choose?
A. Amalie Arena
B. Jannus Live
C. MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
D. Ruth Eckerd Hall
You can only choose one

Events

Thursday, Aug. 7

Teacher Appreciation Week | Thursday, Aug. 7-Friday, Aug. 8 | Times vary | Water Street Tampa | Prices vary | Tuck that teacher ID in your wallet and pick up treats — don’t worry, they’re not apples — and deals from spots like Chill Bros., Small Giant, Orange Theory, Wine on Water, and Dwell.

Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet | Thursday, Aug. 7-Friday, Aug. 22 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $33+ | Escape the heat and check out some of Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet’s most famous works on a massive scale set to the tune of an original score.

Night Market | 6-9 p.m. | Outside Via Corazon and Raybon Plaza, Tampa | Free entry | Make sure that Apple Pay’s at the ready or just bring some cash to shop local handmade goods and treats + enjoy a night of art, culture, and community.

Pilates in the Park | 6-7 p.m. | Tampa Riverwalk | Free | Rock your core with this high-energy class from BODYBAR Pilates class. Nothing will motivate you to give your all quite like Riverwalk run clubs sauntering by.

Friday, Aug. 8

Twist + Toast | 6-10 p.m. | Hotel Alba Tampa | $40 | Pull out the Lilly for a “Palm Beach party that won’t ruin your morning” and dance at this women-only dance party featuring hits from the 60s to the 2000s.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Brick Fan Fest | Saturday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Florida State Fairgrounds | $30 | LEGO devotees will love this festival featuring massive LEGO displays, fan creations, games, contests, STEM zones, and speakers — parking is $11.

Full Moon Paddle With Urban Kai | 8-9:15 p.m. | Urban Kai | $42 | Take to the river with your crew on paddleboard and paddle out towards Tampa Bay, taking in spots like Curtis Hixon under the cover of night — lights are required.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Scones Workshop | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Armature Works | $89 | Learn how to feed, mix, and stuff buttery scones with smoked gouda and green onion just like mama used to make. And your ticket comes with a mimosa.
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News Notes

Civic

What’s $93 million get you in Tampa? Well, the Tampa Water Department just spent that much to revamp the nearly century-old David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility with a new high service pump station, a better disinfection process, and more water storage. In short, residents will get cleaner water faster. (That’s So Tampa)

Listen

I’ll take things I can’t do on a bike for 500, Alex. EMOTO, Pedal Power Promoters, and That’s So Tampa just launched Spoke Stories, a new podcast + video series, where local creatives and leaders share their insights while cycling TBAY. The first episode features the Columbia’s Andrea Gonzmart. (That’s So Tampa)

Plan Ahead

Let us be your Gulf Coast travel agent. We rounded up 45+ ideas for “living for the hope of it all” this August, from plant sales and light show cruises to night markets and Labor Day cookouts.

Festival

Clearwater’s DK Farms & Gardens is hosting a Sangria Festival this fall — in case you need something stronger than goat yoga. Head to the farm + petting zoo on Friday, Sept. 26 to sip on fruit-infused vino from Aspirations Winery and pet some local goats. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Community

“There’s always a Florida connection.” That’s an adage I hold true. Mourners gathered in Largo this week to honor the life of Hulk Hogan — of wrestling and blonde mustache fame. Yep, Terry Bollea was a longtime Clearwater resident. (Tampa Bay Times)

The Word

"Coolcation.” A travel trend to beat the heat + take a trip to cooler regions of the world, like Iceland, Norway, and Alaska. Pack extra layers and travel like a pro through Tampa International Airport. (Scripps News)

Plan Ahead

The holidays are sneaking up on us — do you have celebration plans yet? The Terrace Hotel Lakeland has limited availability for private events full of gourmet dining and holiday cheer. Book early to secure your preferred date.*

Sports

The Rays just pulled off a big win against the Dodgers. We needed that. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Number

51,000+. That’s how many potential candidates are looking at this right now. Post your job listing for free on TBAYtoday Job Board, then promote your role right here for premium visibility.

Shop

15% off every Wednesday? We’re in. Learn about this Senior discount and many more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*

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The Buy
A great maxi wrap dress that can see you through the transition from summer into fall. Choose your favorite print or floral and enjoy the airy, comfortable feel and flattering ruffle hem.
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Games
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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

Answered

Yesterday, we asked “Which Tampa spot is opening up a new location?”
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Try out one of the restaurant’s square margherita or firebird sqaure pizzas.

Photo via Forbici Modern Italian

And most of you failed our open book quiz. Oof.
  • just 27% of readers correctly guessed Forbici — which we shared is opening up a new spot of modern Italian heaven in the Sundial.
Take a better look at the guide

The Wrap

Everyone in America — or at least on my corner of the internet — is enraptured with the new Superman, David Corenswet. But here in Tampa Bay, we’re obsessed with last hurricane season’s hero: the AquaFence.

I appreciated this deep dive into whether St. Pete’s new AquaFence around the wastewater site will allow residents to flush during future storms. I hope we don’t have a reason to test it soon.
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