{"id":347779,"date":"2026-07-21T21:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/347779\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T21:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:29:16","slug":"things-to-do-in-tampa-this-weekend-july-24-july-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/347779\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend: July 24-July 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Tampa events this weekend offer plenty of exciting activities, including comedy, craft beer, and sports. Laugh it up with the Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour, then raise a glass at the 2026 Bolts Brew Fest or relax under the stars at Summer Sing-Along: &#8220;The Little Mermaid&#8221; (2023). Round things out with Dinner with Chef Pablo Salas, a Ryan Davis stand-up set, and the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers. Other activities include Jukebox Bingo, a bilingual comedy showcase, and a night of rock and metal at New World Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>Adam Ray: Who Is Me TourWhat:\u00a0Stand-up comedyWhen:\u00a0Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8 p.m.Where:\u00a0Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, 5223 N. Orient Road, TampaCost:\u00a0Tickets start at $30<\/p>\n<p>The Seattle-born comedian\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/casino.hardrock.com\/tampa\/events\/adam-ray\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Ray<\/a>\u00a0is known for his work in television, film, and digital platforms, including his Netflix special &#8220;Dr. Phil Unleashed,&#8221; which debuted on the platform&#8217;s Top 10 list. His portrayal of Joe Biden on &#8220;Kill Tony&#8221; has drawn more than 30 million views and earned him a spot in the show&#8217;s Hall of Fame. Ray has also taken his &#8220;Dr. Phil LIVE!&#8221; show on a sold-out international theater tour, which combines stand-up, crowd interaction, and celebrity guests.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Bolts Brew FestWhat:\u00a0Craft beer festival, games, and live musicWhen:\u00a0Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7 p.m.Where:\u00a0Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, TampaCost:\u00a0Tickets start at\u00a0$53<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/event\/boltsbrewfest-2026\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Bolts Brew Fest<\/a>, presented by Publix, features craft beers from local breweries and liquor distilleries, along with oversized games, appearances by ThunderBug, and live music. Admission includes sampling, access to photo opportunities, and other perks. Doors open at 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders, 6 p.m. for General Admission Plus, and 7 p.m. for General Admission, with pouring ending at 9:30 p.m. The event is 21 and older, and an identification document is required at the door.<\/p>\n<p>Summer Sing-Along: &#8220;The Little Mermaid&#8221; (2023)What:\u00a0Free outdoor screeningWhen:\u00a0Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.Where:\u00a0Sparkman Wharf, Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, TampaCost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Theatre&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tampatheatre.org\/movie\/the-little-mermaid\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Sing-Along series<\/a>, presented by QC in partnership with Sparkman Wharf, offers a free outdoor screening of the 2023 film &#8220;The Little Mermaid.&#8221; The event invites guests to sing along to both the original songs by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken and the new additions by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film stars Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and Javier Bardem. No ticket is required, though seating is limited. The first 100 guests will receive a free LED fan and a bag of Tampa Theatre&#8217;s popcorn.<\/p>\n<p>Other Events<\/p>\n<p>Tampa&#8217;s weekend lineup offers fine dining, comedy, and sports. Enjoy an elevated culinary experience with a special guest chef, catch a night of stand-up, or head to Tropicana Field as the Rays face off against the Guardians. Whether it&#8217;s a night out on the town or an afternoon at the ballpark, there&#8217;s plenty to fill the weekend:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1309483&amp;restref=1309483&amp;experienceId=756386&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dinner with Chef Pablo Salas<\/a>:\u00a0Friday, July 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval, 505 Water St., Tampa<a href=\"https:\/\/tampa.funnybone.com\/event\/ryan-davis\/tampa-funny-bone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ryan Davis<\/a>:\u00a0Friday, July 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., C-112, Tampa<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/rays\/schedule\/2026-07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians<\/a>:\u00a0Friday, July 24, 2026, at 7:10 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 6:10 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. at Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. PetersburgMore To Explore Next Week<\/p>\n<p>Tampa offers a little bit of everything next week, from lighthearted trivia to exciting baseball action. Sing along and test your music knowledge at a winery bingo night, then cheer on the Rays as they take on the Rangers at Tropicana Field. Comedy fans can catch a bilingual stand-up lineup, while rock and metal lovers can look forward to a night of live sets. Whether it&#8217;s laughs, live music, or baseball, there&#8217;s a night out for every mood:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keelfarms.com\/events-calendar?srsltid=AfmBOoqCm2e-hmwWGZSYJGi0fHE1ODTrNl8RDGZEgjbopJzqw9NpebWG&amp;beatGigEventId=external_booking_01K81G7HC92PTHQCBCXBMQXXXV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jukebox Bingo<\/a>:\u00a0Monday, July 27, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (recurring event) at Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/rays\/schedule\/2026-07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers<\/a>:\u00a0Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:40 p.m.; and Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 12:10 p.m. at Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg<a href=\"https:\/\/sidesplitterscomedytampa.punchup.live\/shows\/francisco-ramos-hombre-promedio-and-kel-perez-special-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Francisco Ramos, Hombre Promedio, and Kel Perez (Special Event)<\/a>:\u00a0Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Side Splitters Comedy Club \u2014 Tampa, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newworldtampa.com\/events\/jaguardini-guilty-by-design-the-night-fallen-and-dj-d3athcrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jaguardini, Guilty By Design, The Night Fallen, and DJ D3athcrush<\/a>:\u00a0Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at New World Tampa, 810 E. Skagway Ave., Tampa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Tampa events this weekend offer plenty of exciting activities, including comedy, craft beer, and sports. 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