Things To Do

A century-old church in the heart of Tampa’s historic African American community will come alive with music, dance and storytelling next month when The Rooted Door’s “Secret Spaces” immersive arts series returns. Over three weekends in August, the former Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., will host site-specific performances exploring the

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Southwest Florida, a new documentary is bringing survivors’ stories, and hard-earned lessons, to screens across Tampa Bay. Rising: Surviving the Surge, produced by WGCU Public Media, chronicles the impact of the 2022 storm through gripping footage and personal accounts from residents, first responders and experts. From flooded

The Lynn Lewis Foundation and LLF Sports will host the annual Pink Games from October 10 to October 12, at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The multi-day event will include a flag football tournament, survivor recognition ceremony, onsite health screenings, live entertainment, food vendors and a Pink Marketplace

The Founders Live pitch competition is coming to downtown St. Petersburg on July 17, at The Birchwood, offering early-stage entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their boldest business ideas in just 99 seconds. Hosted by JOTO PR and its chief evangelist Karla Jo Helms, recently named the Founders Live City Leader for Tampa Bay, the event

As country music star Brad Paisley prepares to take the stage at The BayCare Sound on August 3, his upcoming concert is inspiring more than just music fans. In partnership with the Homeless Empowerment Program, The BayCare Sound and Ruth Eckerd Hall have launched a food drive to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in

The Sip & Dip Pool Bar heats up this summer with DJs, cocktails and color-drenched fun in the heart of downtown St. Pete.

A new permanent exhibit honoring one of Tampa Bay’s most beloved residents has opened at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. “Tales of Winter the Dolphin” offers an immersive experience celebrating the life and legacy of Winter, the rescued bottlenose dolphin who became a global symbol of hope and resilience after losing her tail and learning to swim

For Tampa Bay residents, the best ‘Insta-worthy’ attraction is not far away.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is bringing back one of its most popular summer attractions—capybaras. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, guests can visit “Capybara Chillout,” which runs May 24 through July 20, and features a new family of four 9-week-old capybaras. The exhibit is presented in partnership with Amazing Animals and is included with general admission. Visitors can

Taylor Swift fans will soon have a new way to experience the pop icon’s music — through a high-energy laser show inside the Museum of Science & Industry’s new planetarium. MOSI will debut “Laser Taylor Swift” on May 15, at 6:30 p.m., in its newly opened Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre, the second-largest planetarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host its annual AquaGala fundraiser on April 26, with a “Disco Under the Sea” theme, featuring ocean-inspired cuisine, live entertainment and silent and live auctions to support marine life rescue and rehabilitation programs. The event will be held at the aquarium’s Jacobson Ballroom and will include animal encounters, live music and

The Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce will host a workforce strategy panel discussion on April 29, at the Safety Harbor Public Library. The event, part of the B.O.S.S. (Business Optimization for Strategic Success) series, will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Titled “Essential Elements for Today’s Workforce,” the panel will cover key workforce development topics