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Clearwater Jazz Holiday tops Tampa Bay's best live music happening Oct. 16-23 A listing of the best live music and concert events happening in Tampa Bay Oct. 16-23.

Clearwater Jazz Holiday tops Tampa Bay's best live music happening Oct. 16-23 www.cltampa.com/arts/things-...

Riot grrrl-inspired trio Suzie True plays no-cover Tampa dive bar concert on Thursday Riot grrl trio Suzie True plays no-cover Tampa concert on Oct. 23, 2025.

Riot grrrl-inspired trio Suzie True plays no-cover Tampa dive bar concert on Thursday www.cltampa.com/music-2/suzi...

St. Pete's Palladium Theater gets $2.5 million for renovation 100-year-old St. Petersburg venue Palladium Theater just got a big boost to its renovation fund, just in time for a new concert from Zeta The Babe.

St. Pete's Palladium Theater gets $2.5 million for renovation www.cltampa.com/music-2/st-p...

Savage Beat's annual Pre-Fest brings the world's best punk-rock to Tampa this week Longtime Tampa Bay area promoter Chewy Hemphill brings his annual Pre-Fest punk-rock mini festival back to Tampa on Oct. 22, 2025.

Savage Beat's annual Pre-Fest brings the world's best punk-rock to Tampa this week www.cltampa.com/music-2/sava...

Hypnotic-pop singer-songwriter Cornelia Murr brings new album to Ybor City next month Songwriter Cornelia Murr opens for Matt Maltese in Tampa on Nov. 4, 2025.

Hypnotic-pop singer-songwriter Cornelia Murr brings new album to Ybor City next month www.cltampa.com/music-2/song...

Grammy-winning 'Yellowstone' actor Ryan Bingham plays Clearwater on Tuesday Ryan Bingham, a Grammy-winning actor, brings his country band to Clearwater on Oct. 21, 2025.

Grammy-winning 'Yellowstone' actor Ryan Bingham plays Clearwater on Tuesday www.cltampa.com/music-2/gram...

Mexican Slum Rats brings bold new LP to St. Pete on Tuesday California rock band Mexican Slum Rats brings a new album to St. Petersburg, Florida for Oct. 21, 2025 concert.

Mexican Slum Rats brings bold new LP to St. Pete on Tuesday www.cltampa.com/music-2/mexi...

'Lilo & Stitch' 'American Idol' winner plays St. Pete on Monday 'American Idol' winner Iam Tongi plays October 2025 concert in St. Petersburg, Florida.

'Lilo & Stitch' 'American Idol' winner plays St. Pete on Monday www.cltampa.com/music-2/iam-...

Aretha Franklin songwriters play St. Pete bungalow show on Saturday Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriters, play an intimate St. Petersburg concert on Oct. 18, 2025.

Aretha Franklin songwriters play St. Pete bungalow show on Saturday www.cltampa.com/music-2/dan-...

Everything we saw at weekend one of Austin City Limits [PHOTOS] Photos from weekend one of Austin City Limits music festival 2025.

Everything we saw at weekend one of Austin City Limits [PHOTOS] www.cltampa.com/news/everyth...

Tampa Am's concrete jam includes hardcore concert Skatepark of Tampa's 31st Tampa Am competition is happening Oct. 14-19 in Tampa, and includes a hardcore concert on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Tampa Am's concrete jam includes hardcore concert www.cltampa.com/music-2/tamp...

Free Tampa concert from US Army Jazz Ambassadors canceled as government shutdown enters third week U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors were supposed to play Tampa on Friday Oct. 17, but canceled the show, blaming, "a lapse in appropriations by the federal government."

Free Tampa concert from US Army Jazz Ambassadors canceled as government shutdown enters third week www.cltampa.com/music-2/us-a...

D’Angelo, Acclaimed and Reclusive R&B Innovator, Dies at 51

'Voodoo' taught me how to love music. I am gutted.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/a...

Interview: Matt Nathanson talks Whitney, America, and more ahead of Tampa Pig Jig Songwriter Matt Nathanson talks about Whitney Houston, Tampa, and more ahead of a concert appearance at Tampa Pig Jig, the charity event benefiting research for rare kidney disease.

Interview: Matt Nathanson talks Whitney, America, and more ahead of Tampa Pig Jig www.cltampa.com/music-2/inte...

In Tampa Pride's hiatus, area LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss new events Former St. Pete Pride president Nathan Bruemmer, PFLAG Tampa president Trevor Rosine and BlaqueOUt Magazine managing editor and DEI consultant Tamara Leigh host a discussion Sunday on "Convening on th...

Outgoing president Carrie West denied accusations of poorly managing funds.

A big Dick’s is opening in Brandon on Halloween Dick's Sporting Goods opens a "House of Sports" store in the Tampa suburb of Brandon on Oct. 31, 2025.

A big Dick’s is opening in Brandon on Halloween www.cltampa.com/news/dicks-h...

Photos: Ice Cube brings ‘Four Decades of Attitude’ to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena Photos from Ice Cube's Oct. 12, 2025 concert at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena.

Photos: Ice Cube brings ‘Four Decades of Attitude’ to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena www.cltampa.com/music-2/phot...

Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful debate Elvis Piggott, a former candidate for Tampa City Council, flashed his gun at an Oct. 9 forum.

Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful debate www.cltampa.com/news/elvis-p...

Here’s what the money says in the special election for Tampa City Council District 5 In the special election for Tampa City Council's District 5, Thomas Scott, himself a former city council member and county commissioner, appears to be the favorite for Tampa Bay developers and constru...

Here’s what the money says in the special election for Tampa City Council District 5 www.cltampa.com/news/tampa-c...

Review: The Allah-Lahs first-ever Tampa Bay concert was well worth the wait Last Friday, The Allah-Lahs finally made it to a local stage and wowed the tightly-packed audience gathered at St. Petersburg’s Bayboro Brewing to hear the band’s finely-crafted blend of jangly surf-i...

Review: The Allah-Lahs first-ever Tampa Bay concert was well worth the wait www.cltampa.com/music-2/revi...

It’s too early to be talking like this, but Baker Mayfield played an MVP-level game on Sunday The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-19 on Oct. 12, 2025 and moved into first place in the NFC.

It’s too early to be talking like this, but Baker Mayfield played an MVP-level game on Sunday www.cltampa.com/arts/tampa-b...

Clearwater explores becoming the first Florida city in 20 years to run its own power utility - Creative Loafing Tampa Clearwater, Florida residents are exploring whether or not they should cut ties with Duke Energy in favor of a municipal electrical system.

Clearwater explores becoming the first Florida city in 20 years to run its own power utility www.cltampa.com/news/clearwa...

Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026 - Creative Loafing Tampa The endorsement came a month after reports surfaced that the president was considering backing Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez for AG.

While the Trump endorsement is big, it doesn’t mean it’s all clear sailing for Uthmeier.

Second lawsuit filed to overturn Pinellas Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie's development regulation law - Creative Loafing Tampa Alleging that it violates multiple provisions of the Florida Constitution, an environmental group and an Orange County resident have filed a lawsuit to block enforcement of a new state law that restri...

The law meant for hurricane recovery aid is also being sued by more than two dozen local governments.

Jeff Weiss finally comes to Florida's Gulf Coast to talk Britney, American media, and more - Creative Loafing Tampa Los Angeles author Jeff Weiss brings his new Britney Spears book to St. Petersburg on Oct. 15, 2025.

Jeff Weiss finally comes to Florida's Gulf Coast to talk Britney, American media, and more www.cltampa.com/arts/intervi...

Former detective calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister - Creative Loafing Tampa A former detective with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is calling for Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate HCSO leader Chad Chronister.

Former detective calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister www.cltampa.com/news/former-...

Photos: Underoath wraps US tour with intimate, hometown rager at Crowbar - Creative Loafing Tampa Grammy-nominated Tampa band Underoath wrapped its US tour with a sold-out show at Crowbar in Ybor City.

Photos: Underoath wraps US tour with intimate, hometown rager at Crowbar www.cltampa.com/music-2/phot...

Tampa developer has plans to put an observation wheel in Channelside, but some residents aren't along for the ride  - Creative Loafing Tampa Developer Tony Miller has plans to put a 250-foot observation wheel in Tampa's Channelside district, but not all residents think it's a good idea.

Tampa developer has plans to put an observation wheel in Channelside, but some residents aren't along for the ride  www.cltampa.com/news/downtow...

Interview: Before return to Florida, Jon Batiste talks overcoming calamity, AI, and what’s next - Creative Loafing Tampa Jon Batiste does an interview ahead of his fall 2025 Florida concerts, including one happening in Clearwater on Oct. 8.

Interview: Before return to Florida, Jon Batiste talks overcoming calamity, AI, and what’s next www.cltampa.com/arts/things-...

There's an opportunity to help tidy up Tampa's historic Memorial Park Cemetery - Creative Loafing Tampa The City of Tampa and friends of the late Norene Copeland Miller have arranged a cleanup at Memorial Park Cemetary.

There's an opportunity to help tidy up Tampa's historic Memorial Park Cemetery www.cltampa.com/news/tampa-m...