{"id":374984,"date":"2026-08-18T21:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374984\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T21:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:28:25","slug":"floridarama-litfest-book-festival-among-best-things-to-do-in-tampa-bay-august-20-27-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374984\/","title":{"rendered":"FloridaRama &#8216;LitFest&#8217; book festival among best things to do in Tampa Bay [August 20-27]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"436\" data-attachment-id=\"366625\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/jesi-cason-crop-photo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jesi-Cason-crop-photo-scaled.png?fit=2560%2C1430&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1430\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Jesi Cason crop photo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Jesi Cason&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jesi-Cason-crop-photo-scaled.png?fit=780%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jesi-Cason-crop-photo.png?resize=780%2C436&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A close-up studio portrait of Tampa photographer Jesi Cason. Set against a vibrant solid green background with bold gel lighting in shades of pink, purple, and red, Cason looks slightly off-camera to the right with an expressive, open-mouthed look of surprise or curiosity. Cason features dark shaggy hair with bangs, light eyes, a septum nose ring, and a labret piercing below the lower lip.\" class=\"wp-image-366625\"  \/>Jesi Cason Credit: Jesi Cason<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mermaid Star Motel at St. Petersburg\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/location\/floridarama-18251520\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FloridaRama<\/a> (stylized \u201cFloridaRAMA\u201d) would be a nice place to just sit and read for a few hours. Bookworms might get away with it this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one day only, the warehouse district\u2019s immersive art museum hosts a literary festival with close to three dozen authors doing talks every half hour, signing books and conducting meet-and-greets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A press release says guests at the air-conditioned extravaganza can also shop from local artists and creative vendors, including The BookMobile, The Book Lounge, Zenna Henna, Bomi Art Studio, Art by Pena and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the featured authors at the six-hour festival include photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/arts\/meet-jesi-cason-st-petersburg-month-of-photographys-photo-laureate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jesi Cason<\/a> (whose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/arts\/photographer-jesi-cason-set-to-talk-alt-tampa-at-exhibition-closing-on-june-14\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAlt-Tampa\u201d portrait book<\/a> debuted this year, pictured), Bill DeYoung (\u201cVintage St. Pete\u201d), mystery writer Tamara Lush, and Paul Wilborn.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/floridarama-litfest-21697679\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets to LitFest happening Saturday, Aug. 22 at FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg are still available for the price of admission ($19 &amp;up).<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See even more events\u2014including Wearable Art 20, recurring art exhibits, markets and more\u2014via our <a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/tampa\/EventSearch?v=d\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/tampa\/EventSearch?v=d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">user-submitted events calendar <\/a>and the big listing below.<\/p>\n<p>Arts &amp; entertainment<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/surreal-summer-nights-at-the-dali-21604856\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Surreal Summer Nights<\/a> Thursday, Aug. 20. 5 p.m. No cover with admission. Dal\u00ed Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/thedali.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thedali.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art Conversation Remixed: Florida Artists Look at Art History Friday, Aug. 21. 11 a.m. No cover. Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mega Water Lantern Food &amp; Music Festival Friday-Sunday, Aug. 21-23. 12 p.m.; 5 p.m. Friday. No cover. Coachman Park, Clearwater. meganightmarket.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawn to Art: Renaissance Friday, Aug. 21. 11 a.m. Waitlist open. Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Networking Afterhours: Latin Jazz Summer Affair Friday, Aug. 21. 7 p.m. $10 &amp; up. OCC Road House, Pinellas Park. <a href=\"http:\/\/tampabusinessclub.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tampabusinessclub.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sara Bareilles \u2018Grief\u2019 listening party Saturday, Aug. 22. 4 p.m. No cover. D and J Records, Dunedin. <a href=\"http:\/\/dandjrecords.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dandjrecords.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/threads-of-vision-fashion-night-at-imagine-museum-21594886\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Threads of Vision Fashion Night<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 22. 6 p.m. $60 &amp; up. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/imaginemuseum.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/viridian-nightclub-of-the-multiverse-21653083\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Viridian, Nightclub of the Multiverse<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 22. 8 p.m. $25 &amp; up. German American Society, Pinellas Park. <a href=\"http:\/\/clubviridian.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">clubviridian.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearable Art 20: Platinum Saturday, Aug. 22. 8 p.m. $40 &amp; up. Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin. <a href=\"http:\/\/dfac.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dfac.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/3rd-annual-tommy-awards-21671654\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3rd Annual Tommy Awards<\/a> Sunday, Aug. 23. 6 p.m. $11.75. Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex Warren \u2018Wildchild\u2019 listening party Sunday, Aug. 23. 4 p.m. No cover. D and J Records, Dunedin. <a href=\"http:\/\/dandjrecords.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dandjrecords.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/paint-and-wine-at-aspirations-winery-shining-sunflower-21644476\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paint and Wine at Aspirations Winery \u2013 Shining Sunflower<\/a> Sunday, Aug. 23. 2 p.m. $45. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/aspirationswinery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aspirationswinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tampa Classic: Xbox 360 4v4 Lan Tournament Sunday, Aug. 23. 12 p.m. $40 to register. New World Brewery, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/diamond-painting-21628553\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diamond Painting<\/a> Monday, Aug. 24. 6 p.m. No cover. Tarpon Springs Public Library, Tarpon Springs. <a href=\"http:\/\/tarponlibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tarponlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">K-Pop Photo Card Holders Decorating and Photocard Swap Monday, Aug. 24. 6 p.m. No cover. Temple Terrace Public Library, Temple Terrace<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture(Sque): Ellen Harvey Works, 1999-2025 On view Aug. 24-March 6, 2027. Free. USF Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art Conversation: Slow Looking with Florida Artists Tuesday, Aug. 25. 11 a.m. No cover. Town \u2018N Country Regional Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Friendly City Foundation Art Club Wednesday, Aug. 26. 6 p.m. No cover. Oscura, Bradenton<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Junk Journaling \u2013 Mixed Media Paper Crafts Wednesday, Aug. 26. 10:30 a.m. No cover. New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art exhibitions still on view<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations On view beginning Aug. 15. Museum admission $12-$24. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/mfastpete.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mfastpete.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/materiality-art-exhibition-21519151\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Materiality Art Exhibition<\/a> Through Sunday, Aug. 16. No cover. Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin. <a href=\"http:\/\/dfac.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dfac.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, Cuore Mia Through Thursday, Sept. 17. No cover. Tempus Projects, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through Their Lens: A Journey of Self Exploration On view through Sept. 20. Free with admission ($12 general). Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Ybor City. fmopa.org<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DRV Gallery: Five On view beginning Oct. 2. DRV Gallery, Gulfport. <a href=\"http:\/\/drvgallery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">drvgallery.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/dali-in-america-opening-day-21296935\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dal\u00ed In America<\/a> Through Sunday, Oct. 18. 10 a.m. $32 &amp; up. Dali Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/thedali.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thedali.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bookish<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u2018Atmosphere\u2019 by Taylor Jenkins Reid Thursday, Aug. 20. 4 p.m. No cover with registration. Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u2018The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau\u2019 by Kristin Harmel Thursday, Aug. 20. 11 a.m. No cover. Seffner-Mango Branch Library, Seffner<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversation With Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Thursday, Aug. 20. 6 p.m. $15. Ersula\u2019s History Shop, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/ersulashistoryshop.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ersulashistoryshop.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/an-evening-of-open-mic-poetry-with-norm-novitsky-21618967\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Open Mic Poetry with Norm Novitsky<\/a> Thursday, Aug. 20. 6 p.m. $5. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/imaginemuseum.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LitFest Saturday, Aug. 22. 12 p.m. $22 &amp; up. FloridaRAMA, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/floridarama.art\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">floridarama.art<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madeline Martin and Sarah Penner (\u2018A Time of Witches\u2019 book talk) Saturday, Aug. 22. 6:30 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Oxford Exchange, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maria Fox (book signing) Saturday, Aug. 22. 12 p.m. No cover with RSVP. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/thebooklounge.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thebooklounge.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/we-are-pan-an-evening-with-andre-frattino-21571268\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">We Are Pan \u2013 An Evening with Andre Frattino<\/a> Monday, Aug. 24. 7 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/tombolobooks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tombolobooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beronda Montgomery (virtual author talk) Tuesday, Aug. 25. 2 p.m. No cover with registration. Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Eddie Winston is Looking for Love\u2019 by Marianne Cronin (Book discussion) Tuesday, Aug. 25. 4 p.m. No cover. Charles J. Fendig Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mini Bookshelf Bar Night Tuesday, Aug. 25. 6:30 p.m. $25. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/thebooklounge.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thebooklounge.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018The Open Door\u2019 by Matt Lettellier (book signing and launch) Tuesday, Aug. 25. 5 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/bookandbottlestpete.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bookandbottlestpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">;When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America\u2019s Black Botanical Legacy; by Beronda Montgomery (Virtual author talk) Tuesday, Aug. 25. 2 p.m. No cover with registration. Palm Harbor Library, Palm Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">;The Book of Murmurs; by Candice Purwin (Graphic novel book club) Wednesday, Aug. 26. 7 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Culpability\u2019 by Bruce Holsinger (Book discussion) Wednesday, Aug. 26. 6 p.m. Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018In Every Possible Way\u2019 by Alicia Thompson (Book club and discussion led by author) Wednesday, Aug. 26. 6 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/bookandbottlestpete.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bookandbottlestpete.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunchtime Book Club: Good People Wednesday, Aug. 26. 11:30 a.m. $12.28. The Library, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/thelibrarystpete.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thelibrarystpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018The Wedding People\u2019 by Alison Espach (book discussion) Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 26-27. 6 p.m. Wednesday; 3 p.m. Thursday. No cover. Brandon Regional Library, Brandon<\/p>\n<p>Comedy<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steve Simeone Thursday, Aug. 20. 7:30 p.m. $20 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strut Thursday, Aug. 20 6:30 p.m. $58. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/fools-night-at-the-commodore-21655612\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fool\u2019s Night with Robert Ebeid and Mandy Keen<\/a> Friday, Aug. 21. 7:30 p.m. $20 &amp; up. The Commodore, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/ian-bagg-21659830\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ian Bagg<\/a> Multiple times Friday-Saturday, Aug. 21-22. $25 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/ron-taylor-21492737\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ron Taylor<\/a> Multiple times Friday-Saturday, Aug. 21-22. $27. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solo Jones Saturday, Aug. 22. 10:30 p.m. $20 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/caitlin-peluffo-21610146\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caitlin Peluffo<\/a> Sunday, Aug. 23. 6 p.m. $29 &amp; up. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zach Mama Sunday, Aug. 23. 6 p.m. $25 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graeson McGaha Wednesday, Aug. 24. 7 p.m. $27 &amp; up. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/dj-demers-21659968\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Demers<\/a> Wednesday, Aug. 26. 7:30 p.m. $25 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/character-night-21667335\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Character Night<\/a> Thursday, Aug. 27. 8:30 p.m. $10. The Commodore, Ybor City. <a href=\"http:\/\/crowdwork.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">crowdwork.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nick Mullen Thursday, Aug. 27. 7 p.m. $35 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Film &amp; TV<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First Frames (Documentary screening) Thursday, Aug. 20. 5:30 p.m. $12 suggested donation. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Ybor City. <a href=\"http:\/\/fmopa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fmopa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nice Guys Thursday, Aug. 20. Multiple times. $5.35. Gigglewaters, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creed III Saturday, Aug. 22. 3 p.m. No cover. Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labyrinth Saturday, Aug. 22. Multiple times. $5.35. Gigglewaters, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zootopia 2 Saturday, Aug. 22. 2 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dirty Dancing Sunday, Aug. 23. Multiple times. $5.35. Gigglewaters, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/wicked-2024-sing-along-21536077\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wicked (Sing-along)<\/a> Sunday, Aug. 23. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Sparkman Wharf, Tampa. tampatheatre.org<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mummy (Pizza and a movie) Monday, Aug. 24. 4:30 p.m. No cover with registration. Palm Harbor Library, Palm Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Big Year Tuesday, Aug. 25. 2 p.m. No cover with registration. Community Meeting Room at Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wedding Singer (Cinema supper experience) Multiple times Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug. 25-26. Sold out. Gigglewaters, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/movie-night-at-lower-deck-accepted-21645857\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Accepted<\/a> Wednesday, Aug. 26. 8 p.m. No cover. Lower Deck, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labyrinth Thursday, Aug. 27. 6:15 p.m. No cover. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Super Mario Bros. Movie Thursday, Aug. 27. 3 p.m. No cover. Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, Valrico<\/p>\n<p>Learn<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EVENTname DAYofWEEK, DATE. TIME. COVER. VENUE, CITY. URL<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/medicare-101-21364814\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medicare 101<\/a> Thursday, Aug. 20. 1 p.m. No cover. East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor. eastlakelibrary.org<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/paint-and-sip-paint-night-done-right-tampa-21406001\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paint and Sip Night Done Right<\/a> Thursday, Aug. 20. 7 p.m. $43.99. Aloft by Marriott, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/classpop.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">classpop.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/craft-an-oddish-stained-glass-beginner-workshop-21600955\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Craft an Oddish: Stained Glass Beginner Workshop<\/a> Friday, Aug. 21. 12 p.m. $45. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/imaginemuseum.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/golden-table-talk-21656008\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Table Talk<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 22. 8:30 a.m. $25. Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/mzprogressive.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mzprogressive.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/ignite-21495271\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite! (Kids science festival)<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 22. 10 a.m. No cover. Glazer Children\u2019s Museum, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/greatex.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">greatex.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/woven-paper-baskets-with-lisa-ramudo-21619225\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Woven Paper Baskets with Lisa Ramudo<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 22. 1 p.m. $60. Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/moreanartcenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">moreanartcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/trauma-informed-support-for-holocaust-survivors-21622381\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trauma-Informed Support for Holocaust Survivors<\/a> Monday, Aug. 24. 12 p.m. $20. Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/thefhm.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thefhm.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leah\u2019s Pantry: Food Smarts with Feeding Tampa Bay Tuesday, Aug. 25. 3:30 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/global-summit-on-space-sciences-and-aerospace-engineering-20817580\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Global Summit on Space Sciences and Aerospace Engineering (Watch party)<\/a>\u00a0 Wednesday, Aug. 26. 9 a.m. No cover. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HYPE Networking Event Wednesday, Aug. 26. 5:30 p.m. $12.51. Hotel Flor, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/hypetampabay.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hypetampabay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida Friendly Landscaping: Attract Wildlife Thursday, Aug. 27. 1 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p>Markets &amp; retail<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indoor Sip &amp; Shop: Local Artist &amp; Craft Market Saturday, Aug. 22. 11 a.m. No cover. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/seed-plant-book-swap-21673557\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seed + Plant + Book Swap<\/a> Saturday, Aug. 22. 10 a.m. No cover. Rosebud Continuum, Land O\u2019 Lakes. <a href=\"http:\/\/rosebudcontinuum.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rosebudcontinuum.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>News &amp; public affairs<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gary Hartfield for Mayor of Tampa: Campaign Kickoff Thursday, Aug. 20. 6-8 p.m. No cover (RSVP). Location provided upon RSVP at garyfortampamayor.com\/kickoff, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17th Annual Inspire Awards Ceremony &amp; Reception Thursday, Aug. 20. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30 &amp; up (under 16 free with registration). Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Tiger Bay Club: Hillsborough County Commission Candidate Forum Friday, Aug. 21. 12 p.m. $500 &amp; up. Cuban Club, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart Healthy Living Health Fair &amp; Seminar Saturday, Aug. 22. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. Magnolia Auditorium at Five Towns, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Brandon Community Networking Mixer Friday, Aug. 21. 6-8 p.m. No cover. 1916 Irish Pub, Brandon<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PRIDE<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag Queen Bingo with Crystal Reigns Every final Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Corner Club, Seminole Heights<\/p>\n<p>Sports<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Sun Foundation Free Youth Soccer Clinics Various dates Aug. 7-Spring 2027. Free. Multiple locations across Tampa Bay<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/tampa-tarpons-vs-daytona-tortugas-21265301\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Tarpons vs. Daytona Tortugas<\/a> Multiple times Tuesday-Sunday, Aug. 18-23. $2.25 &amp; up. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/fan-girl-football-championship-draft-weekend-21617104\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fan Girl Football Championship Draft Weekend<\/a> Friday-Saturday, Aug. 21-22. 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. Saturday. $87 &amp; up. Aloft Midtown, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/fangirlfootball.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fangirlfootball.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PFL Women\u2019s Featherweight World Champion Cris Cyborg Saturday, Aug. 22. 6 p.m. $40.65 &amp; up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Springboks vs All Blacks (rugby watch party) Saturday, Aug. 22. 9 a.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs (preseason) Saturday, Aug. 22. 7:30 p.m. $30.50 &amp; up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Theater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/the-last-unicorn-the-world-premiere-play-adaptation-21558967\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Last Unicorn (World premiere play adaptation)<\/a> Multiple times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 13-23. $30. The Fringe Theatre, Ybor City. <a href=\"http:\/\/tampafringe.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tampafringe.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/the-gods-of-comedy-21196961\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Gods of Comedy<\/a> Fridays and weekends from Aug. 14-30. 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sundays. $23 &amp; up. Carrollwood Players Theatre, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/carrollwoodplayers.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">carrollwoodplayers.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jobsite Theater: Penelope Select times and dates from Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 6. $71.40 &amp; up. Shimberg Playhouse at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/rur-rossums-universal-robots-21407888\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">R.U.R. (Rossum\u2019s Universal Robots)<\/a> Saturday &amp; Sunday, Aug. 22 &amp; 23. 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $5; no cover for members. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kasondra Rose Saturday-Monday, Aug. 22-24. 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. Saturday. $14.40. Shimberg Playhouse at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in advertising around this listings? 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