{"id":153627,"date":"2026-02-12T22:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/153627\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T22:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:58:08","slug":"wmnf-weekend-events-guide-wmnf-88-5-fm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/153627\/","title":{"rendered":"WMNF weekend events guide &#8211; WMNF 88.5 FM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-2-15.png\" class=\"attachment-253602 size-253602 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" large=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThings to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend: Feb. 12\u201315, 2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"817\">From landmark album anniversaries and punk shows to Valentine\u2019s comedy, barbecue feasts, lantern-lit skies, and heartfelt community gatherings, Tampa Bay\u2019s calendar is absolutely packed this weekend. Whether you\u2019re planning something romantic, loud, reflective, or deliciously chaotic, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to fill your days and nights.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, February 12, 2026<br \/>\nDigable Planets \u2013 Blowout Comb 30th Anniversary Tour<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1304\">Jannus Live | 8:00 PM<br data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\/>Jazz-infused hip-hop pioneers Digable Planets bring the Blowout Comb anniversary tour to St. Pete, celebrating one of the most influential and cerebral albums of the \u201990s. Expect lush beats, sharp lyricism, and a crowd that absolutely knows every word.<br data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jannuslive.com\/events\/digable-planets-blowout-comb-30th-anniversary-tour\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1304\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1732\">Nancy &amp; David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | 8:00 PM<br data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\/>Legendary producer, bassist, and musical architect Don Was leads his Pan-Detroit Ensemble through a genre-fluid celebration of soul, jazz, funk, and Detroit-rooted groove. The result is a performance that feels equal parts concert and living history lesson.<br data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\/events\/detail\/don-was\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1732\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Good Terms with Pretty Pity, Discord Theory &amp; High Press<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"2085\">7:00 PM<br data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\"\/>A stacked local lineup delivering high-energy alternative and indie rock with just enough emotional whiplash to make Thursday night feel important. Perfect for anyone who likes their guitars loud and their weekends started early.<br data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2047\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2085\">Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday, February 13, 2026<br \/>\nBacktrack Blues Band with Annika Chambers Band<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2487\">The Palladium | 7:30 PM<br data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2213\"\/>Blues meets powerhouse soul as Backtrack Blues Band teams up with Annika Chambers for a night of raw vocals, deep grooves, and music that hits straight from the stage to the chest.<br data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalladium.org\/events\/backtrack-blues-band-with-annika-chambers-band\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2487\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monster Energy Outbreak Presents: Joey Valence &amp; Brae<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2852\">Jannus Live | 8:00 PM<br data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2581\"\/>High-octane, genre-blurring hip-hop thrives on chaos and crowd energy as Joey Valence &amp; Brae bring rapid-fire bars and full-send vibes to a Friday night that will not be chill.<br data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jannuslive.com\/events\/monster-energy-outbreak-presents-joey-valence-brae\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2852\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FMAM Events Presents: Not Another Emo Show<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3113\">Crowbar | 7:00 PM<br data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2931\"\/>A cathartic emo throwback night built for scream-singing lyrics you swore didn\u2019t define your teenage years \u2014 but absolutely did.<br data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3062\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crowbarybor.com\/#\/events\/166985\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3113\">Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Q BBQ Fest \u2013 Tampa<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3492\">Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | 5:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<br data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3200\"\/>Q BBQ Fest rolls into downtown Tampa with the subtlety of a smoker on full blast, turning the riverfront into a glorious, meat-scented democracy where ribs, brisket, and communal joy reign supreme.<br data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3400\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/seatgeek.com\/q-bbq-fest-tickets\/entertainment\/2026-02-14-12-pm\/17893929\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3492\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rascal Flatts, Lauren Alaina &amp; Chris Lane \u2013 Life Is a Highway Tour<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3885\">Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<br data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3630\"\/>Country nostalgia floors the accelerator as Rascal Flatts roll into Tampa with Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane in tow, delivering chorus-heavy anthems built for windows-down dramatics.<br data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3814\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/rascal-2026\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3885\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hotel California \u2013 The Original Eagles Tribute Band<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4254\">Nancy &amp; David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | 8:00 PM<br data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4005\"\/>One of the most faithful Eagles tribute acts on the road recreates the band\u2019s iconic harmonies and laid-back California rock with meticulous care and crowd-wide singalongs.<br data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4180\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\/events\/detail\/hotel-california\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4254\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7 Bridges \u2013 The Ultimate Eagles Experience<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4581\">The Mahaffey Theater | 7:30 PM<br data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4346\"\/>7 Bridges delivers a note-perfect tribute to the Eagles, capturing the band\u2019s signature harmonies and timeless West Coast rock polish for a night steeped in classic rock nostalgia.<br data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4529\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/themahaffey.com\/show\/7-bridges\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4581\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday, February 14, 2026<br \/>\nGoldfinger<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4871\">Jannus Live | 6:30 PM | All Ages<br data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4684\"\/>Ska-punk legends Goldfinger bring horn-heavy anthems, mosh-ready energy, and pure \u201990s chaos to Valentine\u2019s Day. Romance optional.<br data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4817\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jannuslive.com\/events\/goldfinger\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4871\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dan Soder: The Golden Retriever of Comedy Tour<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5165\">Tampa Theatre | 7:00 PM<br data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"4962\"\/>Dan Soder\u2019s endlessly likable, sharply observational stand-up delivers big laughs with zero pretension \u2014 the comedic equivalent of instant serotonin.<br data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5114\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tampatheatre.org\/live\/dan-soder\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5165\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whitney James Jazz Valentine<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5424\">The Palladium | 8:00 PM<br data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5236\"\/>A smooth, soulful Valentine\u2019s evening featuring jazz standards, romantic arrangements, and candle-ready vibes.<br data-start=\"5346\" data-end=\"5349\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mypalladium.org\/events\/whitney-james-jazz-valentine-4\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5424\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>INZO \u2013 Mirrorverse Tour<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5743\">The BayCare Sound | 5:00 PM<br data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5496\"\/>INZO brings immersive visuals, cosmic bass, and introspective electronic soundscapes alongside TRUTH, Late Night Radio, Zen Selekta, and Blookah for a multi-sensory early evening journey.<br data-start=\"5683\" data-end=\"5686\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\/events\/detail\/inzo\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5743\">Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5764\" data-end=\"6038\">Nancy &amp; David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | 8:00 PM<br data-start=\"5817\" data-end=\"5820\"\/>Grammy-winning blues icon Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019 blends blues, folk, and soul into a warm, intimate performance perfect for a Valentine\u2019s night rooted in authenticity.<br data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"5976\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\/events\/detail\/keb-mo\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"6038\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sweetheart Ice-Skate<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6071\" data-end=\"6315\">AdventHealth Center Ice | 12:00 PM \u2013 3:30 PM<br data-start=\"6119\" data-end=\"6122\"\/>Couples glide (or cling) their way through Valentine\u2019s Day with festive lights, romantic tunes, and the shared goal of staying upright.<br data-start=\"6257\" data-end=\"6260\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ahcenterice.com\/event\/sweetheart-skate\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"6260\" data-end=\"6315\">Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day Comedy Shows<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6356\" data-end=\"6604\">Various St. Pete locations | 5:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM<br data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6410\"\/>Ten comedy shows spread across breweries, bars, and food halls deliver laughs for couples, friends, and the proudly romance-agnostic.<br data-start=\"6543\" data-end=\"6546\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stpetestandup.com\/valentines.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6604\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Movie on the Lawn Date Night<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6657\" data-end=\"6946\">Armature Works | 7:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<br data-start=\"6695\" data-end=\"6698\"\/>An outdoor screening of Crazy, Stupid, Love with champagne, charcuterie, reserved seating, and a keepsake blanket for maximum curated romance.<br data-start=\"6842\" data-end=\"6845\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/valentines-movie-on-the-lawn-date-night-tickets-1981343271060\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"6845\" data-end=\"6946\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. DC Power FC<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6991\" data-end=\"7250\">Suncoast Credit Union Field | 7:30 PM \u2013 9:30 PM<br data-start=\"7042\" data-end=\"7045\"\/>Support Tampa Bay\u2019s professional women\u2019s soccer team in a fast-paced matchup built for cheering, shouting, and ninety minutes of collective intensity.<br data-start=\"7195\" data-end=\"7198\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabaysunfc.com\/schedule\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"7198\" data-end=\"7250\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sunday, February 15, 2026<br \/>\nBill Mason \u2013 Celebration of Life<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7334\" data-end=\"7585\">1:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<br data-start=\"7355\" data-end=\"7358\"\/>WMNF honors the life and legacy of Bill Mason with a community gathering rooted in music, remembrance, and the spirit that defines community radio.<br data-start=\"7505\" data-end=\"7508\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wmnf.org\/wmnf_events\/bill-mason-celebration-of-life\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"7508\" data-end=\"7585\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s High Tea<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7618\" data-end=\"7862\">Lilac at Tampa EDITION | 1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<br data-start=\"7664\" data-end=\"7667\"\/>Champagne, unlimited tea pours, and elegant tiers of sweet and savory bites turn romance into a refined, beautifully timed affair.<br data-start=\"7797\" data-end=\"7800\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thatssotampa.com\/event\/valentines-high-tea\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"7800\" data-end=\"7862\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sounds of the Ocean<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7894\" data-end=\"8154\">Museum of Science &amp; Industry | 6:00 PM \u2013 8:15 PM<br data-start=\"7946\" data-end=\"7949\"\/>An immersive planetarium experience blending ocean visuals, original music, and mindfulness \u2014 part meditation, part concert, part emotional reset.<br data-start=\"8095\" data-end=\"8098\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mosi.org\/event\/sounds-of-the-ocean\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"8098\" data-end=\"8154\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All Weekend<br \/>\n&amp; Juliet<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8200\" data-end=\"8448\">Straz Center | Feb. 10\u201315 | Various times<br data-start=\"8245\" data-end=\"8248\"\/>Shakespeare\u2019s most doomed teenager gets a pop-powered glow-up, imagining a future where Juliet chooses herself and thrives.<br data-start=\"8371\" data-end=\"8374\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.strazcenter.org\/events\/2526-season\/broadway\/juliet\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"8374\" data-end=\"8448\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lunar Lantern Festival<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8483\" data-end=\"8819\">Little Everglades Ranch | Feb. 14\u201315 | 2:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM<br data-start=\"8544\" data-end=\"8547\"\/>Thousands of lanterns light up the sky during this two-day cultural festival featuring Asian street food, performances, and cash-prize challenges.<br data-start=\"8693\" data-end=\"8696\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/lunar-lantern-festival-massive-lantern-release-tampaorlando-tickets-1978551919051\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"8696\" data-end=\"8819\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Florida State Fair<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8850\" data-end=\"9096\">Florida State Fairgrounds | Feb. 13\u201315 | Various times<br data-start=\"8908\" data-end=\"8911\"\/>Midway rides, livestock barns, live entertainment, and deep-fried creativity return in all their chaotic, impressive glory.<br data-start=\"9034\" data-end=\"9037\"\/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thatssotampa.com\/series\/florida-state-fair\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"9037\" data-end=\"9096\">Info<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Tampa Bay This Weekend: Feb. 12\u201315, 2026 From landmark album anniversaries and punk shows&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":153628,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136,2046],"class_list":{"0":"post-153627","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tampa","8":"tag-tampa","9":"tag-tampa-headlines","10":"tag-tampa-news","11":"tag-weekend-activities"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}