01.29.2026

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Short, but great month on the way

Get out and enjoy TBAY’s market season. | Photo via Water Street Tampa

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.

Shows

Eat

Festivals

Games, concerts, and festivals await

Events

Thursday, Jan. 29

Friday, Jan. 30

Saturday, Jan. 31

Farm-to-Table Dinner: The Long Simmer | 6-9 p.m. | 15th Street Farm | $81+

Kings of Leon | 8 p.m. | Benchmark International Arena | $69+

Sunday, Feb. 1

Fresh Market | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Times vary | Hyde Park Village | Free

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News Notes

Weather

I smell snow. Really. The National Weather Service’s Tampa Bay office says there’s a 20% chance our coastal areas sees some “Gulf effect flurries” — i.e. a mix of rain and snow — on the night of Saturday, Jan. 31. However, forecasters expect said snow to melt on impact. (Tampa Bay Times)

Coming Soon

Forbici Modern Italian is officially opening on the other side of the bay this spring. The beloved Hyde Park Village spot will debut on the second floor of the Sundial in late April or early May. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Health

USF’s College of Nursing just scored a $2 million donation. The college plans to use the cash to set up the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, which will help students hoping to transition into nursing. The move is part of USF’s broader plan to to address the state’s shortage of nurses. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Announced

It’s still MOSI, but now it stands for the Museum of Science and Innovation — not industry. The North Tampa institution unveiled its new name and plans for a Center for STEAM Learning earlier this week. The 30,000-sqft expansion will house a cooking lab, 3D printers, and a computer lab. (WUSF News)

Travel

Breeze just announced a new flight from TPA to Nassau, baby. The low-cost, non-stop jaunt to the Bahamas takes off in mid-June. The best part? Tickets are $99 each way.

Learn

Trying to cut down on that single-use plastic consumption this year? Tonight’s “Microplastics in Tampa Bay, What We Know + How You Can Help” town hall at Sans Market might help fuel your fire. Bring your questions for two Eckerd marine science professors. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Try This

We want to hear your worst Gasparilla memories. Think: Costumes and corsets gone wrong, drunken escapades, and other fiascoes. Or, share your least favorite parts of celebrating the South Tampa staple. Pictures are encouraged. Send it to us soon; your deadline is 5 p.m. today.

Coming Soon

The Burg is getting another coworking space. Where at? Urban Office will open in the Warehouse Arts District later this year. Expect conference rooms, a podcast studio, phone booths, an outdoor work space, a kitchen, lounge areas, and plenty of remote workers to befriend. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Seasonal

Before you pick up the booze this weekend, spend some time digging into Tampa’s Gaspy roots. The Henry B. Plant Museum’s new exhibit, “Gaspar’s Gold: Carnival and Community in a New South City,” is packed with all kinds of relics. Like Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla’s royal crowns and coronation invitations. (WUSF News)

Sports

The Bucs do not need Kyle Pitts. According to whom? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Eat

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Shop

Psst — don’t get caught unprepared in winter weather. We’re stocking up on the essentials, including this winter weather tape to seal up drafty gaps around windows and doors.*

Post of the Day

Screenshot 2026-01-28 at 2.01.03 PM.png — The off sides are doused in a teal and yellow treasure map.

The Stadium Series is this Sunday, Feb. 1, and we can all collectively breathe a sigh of relief that the frosty-ish weather is sticking around.

Fittingly for Gasparilla weekend, the stadium floor is bedecked like a pirate’s map. Obviously, a win against the Bruins marks the spot.

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The Buy

Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Whether you’re catching the game at your favorite sports bar or hosting a watch party at home, we’ve rounded up a few must-haves for every kind of big-game watcher:

🎉 The watch party host: Impress your guests with football-themed tablecloths + a stadium-inspired chips and dip tray.
🍺 Just here for the vibes: Wear this upon further review drink-themed shirt or the classic just here for the snacks tee.
🎶 Counting down to halftime: You can’t go wrong this this Benito bowl crewneck.
🏈 The super fan: Get your team’s merch delivered before game day. For Seahawks fans, we love this Super Bowl bound baseball hat; and for Patriots fans, you can’t go wrong with this throwback logo hoodie.

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The Wrap

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