{"id":400793,"date":"2026-09-15T20:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/400793\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T20:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:50:10","slug":"red-bull-dance-your-style-us-final-among-best-events-coming-to-tampa-bay-this-week-september-17-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/400793\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Bull Dance Your Style US final among best events coming to Tampa Bay this week [September 17-24]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"367970\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/participants\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Red-Bull-Dance-Your-Style-Tampa-2023-Yvonne-Gougelet-Red-Bull-Content-Pool-SI202304090125_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Yvonne Gougelet&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Particpants audition at Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier in Tampa, Florida on April 9, 2023 \/\/ Yvonne Gougelet \/ Red Bull Content Pool \/\/ SI202304090125 \/\/ Usage for editorial use only \/\/&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1680979686&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Yvonne Gougelet \/ Red Bull Content Pool&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Participants&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Participants\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Participants audition at Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier at Armature Works in Tampa, Florida on April 9, 2023.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Red-Bull-Dance-Your-Style-Tampa-2023-Yvonne-Gougelet-Red-Bull-Content-Pool-SI202304090125_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Red-Bull-Dance-Your-Style-Tampa-2023-Yvonne-Gougelet-Red-Bull-Content-Pool-SI202304090125_hires_jpeg.jpeg\" alt=\"A high-energy, wide-angle photograph by Yvonne Gougelet of dancers and participants auditioning at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier at Armature Works in Tampa, Florida on April 9, 2023. Captured outdoors on a sunny day under a bright blue sky with light clouds, a crowd of street dancers cheer and react while surrounding performers in a dance cipher on a dark floor mat. On the left, a dancer in a dark patterned top and black baseball cap extends his arm outward in excitement. In the center foreground, a dancer wearing a blue graphic t-shirt and blue baseball cap drops low into a dynamic dance stance while surrounded by smiling spectators, performers in colorful graphic tees, and outdoor event lighting trusses.\" class=\"wp-image-367970\"  \/>Participants audition at Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier at Armature Works in Tampa, Florida on April 9, 2023. Credit: Yvonne Gougelet \/ Red Bull Content Pool<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa has long had its own style of dance (read: jook), but it won\u2019t have a dancer in the ring this weekend when the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals arrive downtown. Instead, Florida will be represented by the likes of Orlando-based Motiv Crew founder and director Marlee Hightower, Motiv Crew member Fantaye, and Pompano Beach-born Kidd the Monster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knockout tournament finds dancers from across the U.S. going one-one-one, across genres, with the crowd deciding the winner, who will go on to represent the U.S. in the world finals happening in Zurich, Switzerland next month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Tampe\u00f1o will be on the ones and twos, however, thanks to Tampa-based DJ, educator and Thesis Dance Festival founder Hans Pierre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weekend also includes a workshop with Jacksonville-raised dancer and choreographerAmari Marshall who is a dance captain and contributing choreographer on Beyonc\u00e9\u2019sCowboy Carter World Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbull.com\/us-en\/events\/red-bull-dance-your-style-national-final-usa\/national-final-day-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets for the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final happening at Tampa Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 19 are still available and start at $21.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A no-cover, Friday exhibition and bracket reveal happens at The Ritz in Ybor City. Registration is required for Saturday afternoon workshops happening at Hotel Haya in Ybor City.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more events happening across the Bay area this week below.<\/p>\n<p>Arts &amp; entertainment<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spoonbill Reading Series (USF MFA) Thursday, Sept. 18. 7 p.m. No cover. Corner Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/crimson-cardinal-beginner-stained-glass-workshop-in-st-petersburg-21676426\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crimson Cardinal: Beginner Stained Glass Workshop<\/a> Friday, Sept. 18. 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\">Miniature Landscapes Friday, Sept. 18. 2 p.m. No cover; waitlist open. East Community Library at SPC, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/120-w-gasparilla-plaza-tampa-fl-33602-21679182\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Experimental Encaustics<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 10 a.m. $250. Vinik Family Education Center at Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall\/Spooky Season Bookshelf Craft Night Friday, Sept. 18. 7:30 p.m. $30. 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\/live-artist-painting-by-rachel-covello-21650626\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rachel Covello (Live artist painting)<\/a> Friday, Sept. 18. 5 p.m. No cover. The Dan at Hotel Flor, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red Bull Dance Your Style Battle Day Friday, Sept. 18. 5 p.m. No cover. The Ritz, Ybor City. <a href=\"http:\/\/redbull.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">redbull.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arts Alive Day: Free Gallery Admission for Pinellas County Residents Saturday, Sept. 19. 9 a.m. No cover (Pinellas County ID required). 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\">Ashley Rivers: Art as Environmental Restoration (Artist talk) Saturday, Sept. 19. 6 p.m. No cover. Brenda McMahon Gallery, Gulfport. <a href=\"http:\/\/brendamcmahongallery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">brendamcmahongallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batman Day 2026 Saturday, Sept. 19. 11 a.m. No cover. Emerald City Comics, Pinellas Park. <a href=\"http:\/\/emeraldcitycomics.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">emeraldcitycomics.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beck \u201cRide Lonesome\u201d album listening party Saturday, Sept. 17. 4 p.m. No cover. D and J Records, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cinema in the Sunshine State (Exhibit opening) Saturday, Sept. 19. 10 a.m. $18.95. Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/tampabayhistorycenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tampabayhistorycenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red Bull Dance Your Style (National final) Saturday, Sept. 19. 6:30 p.m.$10.50 &amp; up. Tampa Convention Center, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oktoberfest Kickoff Parade Sunday, Sept. 20. 6 p.m. No cover. Starts at Hillsborough High School, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/independentbartampa.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">independentbartampa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storytelling Amateur Hour Wednesday, Sept. 23. 6 p.m. No cover. Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/bookandbottlestpete.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bookandbottlestpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/david-hockney-perspective-should-be-reversed-opening-celebration-21703538\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed (Opening Celebration)<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 23. 6 p.m. $45. Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/performance-my-unspeakable-confessions-21658355\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Performance: My Unspeakable Confessions<\/a> Tuesday, Sept. 22. 6 p.m. $10. 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\">Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaud\u00ed and Galban \u2014 Art &amp; Architecture Presentation Tuesday, Sept. 22. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. No cover. St. Justin, Martyr Roman Catholic Church, Seminole<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/reflections-in-sea-glass-a-self-love-mirror-workshop-21659660\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reflections in Sea Glass: A Self Love Mirror Workshop<\/a> Tuesday, Sept. 22. 5 p.m. $35. 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:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fen-vivo-privado-featuring-adolescentes-tampa-florida-09-24-2026%2Fevent%2F0D006514DA41D706%3Futm_medium%3Daffiliate%26irgwc%3D1%26afsrc%3D1%26clickid%3DUTm3IASdBxycRs2QHh2K3SxrUkrx6o2mIzprRw0%26camefrom%3DCFC_BUYAT_1202638%26impradid%3D1202638%26REFERRAL_ID%3Dtmfeedbuyat1202638%26wt.mc_id%3Daff_BUYAT_1202638%26utm_source%3D1202638-Desert%2520Net%26impradname%3DDesert%2520Net%26ircid%3D4272\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">En Vivo Privado featuring Adolescentes<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 24. 9 p.m. $18.55. Hard Rock Cafe, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heightened Senses: Bemba Sessions &amp; more Thursday, Sept. 24. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Donations accepted. Wave &amp; See Gallery, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/the-living-museum-where-art-comes-to-life-21658220\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Living Museum: A Celebration of Art, Movement &amp; Human Expression<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 24. 7 p.m. $40. LeBlanc, Ybor City. <a href=\"http:\/\/leblancvenue.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">leblancvenue.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Septima Cocktail Hour with Tampa City Ballet Thursday, Sept. 24. 6:30 p.m. $80. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordexchange.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oxfordexchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bookish<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/5th-annual-tampa-bay-black-authors-expo-21268400\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5th Annual Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 12 p.m. No cover. The Portico, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/wowbookandtoy.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wowbookandtoy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti Saturday, Sept. 19. 1:30 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cThe Frozen River\u201d by Ariel Lawhon Saturday, Sept. 19. 3 p.m. No cover. New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa Saturday, Sept. 19. 2 p.m. No cover. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ligia N. Cushman (Book signing) Saturday, Sept. 19. 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\">Origins of the Gothic Genre Saturday, Sept. 19. 10:30 a.m. No cover. Clearwater Countryside Library, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jill Witecki w\/Joey Hager (Book talk) Sunday, Sept. 20. 3 p.m. $6.71 &amp; up. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordexchange.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oxfordexchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cBeautiful Ugly\u201d by Alice Feeney Monday, Sept. 21. 11 a.m. No cover. Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cThe Last Contract of Isako\u201d by Fonda Lee Monday, Sept. 21. 3 p.m. No cover with registration. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bilingual Book Tasting: \u201cLike Water for Chocolate\u201d by Laura Esquivel Tuesday, Sept. 22. 5:30 p.m. No cover with registration. Palm Harbor Library, Palm Harbor. <a href=\"http:\/\/palmharborlibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">palmharborlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cDune\u201d by Frank Herbert Tuesday, Sept. 22. 3 p.m. No cover with registration. Town \u2018N Country Regional Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cVera Wong\u2019s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers\u201d by Jesse Q. Sutanto Select times Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 22-23. No cover. Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cWest with Giraffes\u201d by Lynda Rutledge Tuesday, Sept. 22. 4 p.m. No cover with registration. Charles J. Fendig Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contemporary Book Club: \u201cThe Names\u201d by Florence Knapp Tuesday, Sept. 22. 7 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/fallow-an-evening-with-sarah-anderson-21650877\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fallow \u2013 An Evening with Sarah Anderson<\/a> Tuesday, Sept. 22. 7 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madeline Martin w\/Sarah Penner (Book talk) Tuesday, Sept. 22. 6:30 p.m. $6.71 &amp; up. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordexchange.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oxfordexchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghosts in the Library with Silent Slayer Ghost Tours Wednesday, Sept. 23. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shelf Indulgent Romance Book Club: \u201cOne Dark Window\u201d by Rachel Gillig Wednesday, Sept. 23. 6 p.m. No cover. Largo Public Library, Largo<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cFlorida Hustle\u201d by Paul Wilborn Thursday, Sept. 24. 6:30 p.m. No cover with registration. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cThe Paris Daughter\u201d by Kristin Harmel Thursday, Sept. 24. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cThe Seventh Veil of Salome\u201d by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Thursday, Sept. 24. 10:30 a.m. No cover with registration. North Tampa Branch Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/books-behind-the-scenes-21684837\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Books Behind the Scenes with Diane, Toni, and Jess from Penguin Random House<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 24. 6:30 p.m. $10. Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Books &amp; Beyond Book Club Thursday, Sept. 24. 12 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\">Books &amp; Bibliophiles Book Club: \u201cAre You There God, It\u2019s Me Margaret\u201d by Judy Blume Thursday, Sept. 24. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Portkey Books, Safety Harbor. <a href=\"http:\/\/portkeybooks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">portkeybooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiction Book Club: \u201cEast of Eden\u201d by John Steinbeck Thursday, Sept. 24. 6 p.m. No cover. Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/bookandbottlestpete.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bookandbottlestpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madeline Martin (Book talk) Thursday, Sept. 24. 6:30 p.m. No cover with RSVP. The Gilded Page, Tarpon Springs. <a href=\"http:\/\/thegildedpagebookstore.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thegildedpagebookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silent Book Club Thursday, Sept. 24. 5:30 p.m. No cover. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/aspirationswinery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aspirationswinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Comedy<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adam Muller Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $23.80. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Carfi Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19. 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $22.50. Snappers Grill, Palm Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kevin Nealon Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19. 7 p.m. Thursday; 6:30 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $47.80. McCurdy\u2019s, Sarasota<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/timmy-no-brakes-21664556\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Timmy No Brakes<\/a> Select times Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19. $31 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric Bailey Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19. 8:30 p.m. $23.58. Clearwater Comedy Club, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeff Klein Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19. 8 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $20. Coconuts Comedy Club, St. Pete Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popcorn &amp; Punchlines Friday, Sept. 18. 8 p.m. $15. The Beach Theatre, St. Pete Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sam Jay Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $24.80 and up. Coastal Creative, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stephen Henry Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19. 8:30 p.m. $23.58. Sunshine City Comedy Club, St. Pete Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steve Trevino Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday; 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Saturday. $32 and up. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/not-service-related-a-wounded-warrior-fundraiser-show-21664558\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Not Service Related: A Wounded Warrior Fundraiser Show feat. Thom Tran<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 5:30 p.m. $25 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/free-comedy-show-bigfoot-on-the-river-21719283\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Free Comedy Show feat. Dan Bakst &amp; Friends<\/a> Sunday, Sept. 20. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Bigfoot On The River, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/jourdain-fisher-21664560\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jourdain Fisher<\/a> Sunday, Sept. 20. 5:30 &amp; 8 p.m. $30. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/kevin-sullivan-21664562\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kevin Sullivan<\/a> Tuesday, Sept. 22. 7 p.m. $33 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/katie-boyle-21664564\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Katie Boyle<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 23. 7:30 p.m. $32.31 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/gus-tate-21704302\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gus Tate<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 24. 7:30 p.m. $25. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/comedian-johnny-pemberton-21545909\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Johnny Pemberton w\/Josh Fadem\/Matt Fernandez\/more<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 24. 7 p.m. $28 &amp; up. Oscura, Bradenton<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/shannon-fiedler-21367620\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shannon Fiedler<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 24. 7 p.m. $27. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/steve-byrne-21664566\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Byrne<\/a> Select times Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 24-27. $30. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Fall\/Halloween<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legoland Florida: Brick or Treat Select dates Sept. 5-Oct. 31. Included with park admission. Legoland Florida Resort, Winter Haven. <a href=\"http:\/\/legoland.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">legoland.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Howl-O-Scream Select dates Sept. 11-Oct. 31. 7 p.m. $44.99 &amp; up. Busch Gardens, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/buschgardens.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">buschgardens.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haunted Sarasota: Musical Ghost Trolley Tour Nightly Oct. 1-30. 7 p.m. &amp; 8:30 p.m. $62.99. 1826 4th Street, Sarasota. <a href=\"http:\/\/discoversarasotatours.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">discoversarasotatours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lights at Spooky Point: Halloween Light Show Nightly Oct. 1-31 (closed Oct. 13). 6:30 p.m. &amp; 7:45 p.m. $19 &amp; up. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point, Osprey. <a href=\"http:\/\/selby.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">selby.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Pete\u2019s Ghosts: Haunted Walking Tour First and second Friday and Saturday of each month. $25 (children under 10 free). Downtown St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>Film &amp; TV<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37th Annual Queer Film Festival: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Shorts Friday, Sept. 18. 7 p.m. $10. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First They Came For My College Select times and dates Friday-Thursday, Sept. 18-24. $10 &amp; up. Green Light Cinema, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/firsttheycameformycollege.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">firsttheycameformycollege.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37th Annual Queer Film Festival: Ephemera Saturday, Sept. 19. 2:30 p.m. $10. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37th Annual Queer Film Festival: Test Saturday, Sept. 19. 5 p.m. $10. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37th Annual Queer Film Festival: Queer Macabre Shorts Program Saturday, Sept. 19. 7:30 p.m. $10. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graphic Novel Book Discussion: \u201cBatwing: Luke Fox\u201d by Jimmy Palmiotti Saturday, Sept. 19. 11:30 a.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motion Picture Paradise: A History of Florida\u2019s Film and Television Industry with David Morton Saturday, Sept. 19. 11 a.m. No cover. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Triumph: Tampa\u2019s Untold Chapter in the Civil Rights Movement Saturday, Sept. 19. 12 p.m. No cover. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37th Annual Queer Film Festival: Meeting Marsha Sunday, Sept. 20. 5 p.m. $10. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37th Annual Queer Film Festival: Crying Out Loud Bittersweet Shorts (Closing Night) Sunday, Sept. 20. 7:30 p.m. $10. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/movie-night-at-lower-deck-10-things-i-hate-about-you-21721747\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 Things I Hate About You<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 23. 8 p.m. No cover. Lower Deck, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Learn<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A (Not So Critical) History Of Art Friday, Sept. 18. 11 a.m. No cover. Clearwater Countryside Library, Clearwater.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/medicare-basics-21731613\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medicare Basics<\/a> Friday, Sept. 18. 2 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\">Remember the Time: Celebrating USF\u2019s Black Alumni Friday, Sept. 18. 6 p.m. No cover. Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/tampabayhistorycenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tampabayhistorycenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fekphrastic-workshop-at-the-kerouac-house-with-victoria-dym-tickets-1999165244061%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawUGuhRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU8ydmRMNmRzeFh3dmdkV3lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewWDky7ExMmCio0LDc8FFOP_Hl7qu7RXDju7bmW1yd01tHi-LvUTMKhECHcY_aem_peCgThr84mVuyL0W-rRYjw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ekphrastic Workshop with Victoria Dym<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 1 p.m. $33.85. Jack Kerouac House, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/stpetekerouachouse.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stpetekerouachouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Saturday, Sept. 19. 10 a.m. No cover. Moccasin Lake Nature Park, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/pinellas.gov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pinellas.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/golden-harvest-the-music-and-traditions-of-the-greek-spongers-of-tarpon-springs-21689784\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Harvest: The Music and Traditions of the Greek Spongers of Tarpon Springs with Panayotis League, Ph.D<\/a> Sunday, Sept. 20. 2 p.m. No cover. Sulphur Springs Museum, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/sulphurspringsmuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sulphurspringsmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September Article Club with Lauren Peace Sunday, Sept. 20. 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/citizen-science-pinellas-bee-city-21731773\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Citizen Science: Pinellas Bee City<\/a> Monday, Sept. 21. 11 a.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\">Public Library Outreach American Art Tuesday, Sept. 22. 5:30-7 p.m. No cover with registration. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, Pinellas Park. <a href=\"http:\/\/mfastpete.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mfastpete.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SPHA Homeownership Access &amp; Opportunity Roundtable Tuesday, Sept. 22. 10-11 a.m. No cover (confirm open to public at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"693a060a0008053a0c1b1f000a0c1a293a1d390c1d0c212847061b0e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>). Jordan Park Clubhouse, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sips &amp; Trips: A New Adventure Series with Brittany Loubier-Vervisch, Carl Vervisch, and Brigita Gahr Tuesday, Sept. 22. 7 p.m. $7.48. New World Brewery, Tampa.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect, Network &amp; Meet the InsurTech Community Thursday, Sept. 24. 5:30 p.m. No cover with registration. American Social, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Thursday, Sept. 24. 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\/gallery-readiness-workshop-for-artists-21731148\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gallery Readiness: Workshop for Artists<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 24. 6 p.m. $10. 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\/remember-rebuild-prepare-hurricane-preparedness-kit-day-2026-21721271\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Remember. Rebuild. Prepare. \u2013 Hurricane Preparedness Kit Day 2026<\/a> Thursday, Sept. 24. 12 p.m. No cover; $45 donation requested. Tampa River Center, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/givebutter.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">givebutter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Markets &amp; retail<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/deviant-market-ghouls-night-21706235\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deviant Market Ghouls Night<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 7 p.m. $10. Deviant Libation, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/deviantlibation.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">deviantlibation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/plantoberfest-21681498\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Plantoberfest<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 10 a.m. No cover. Westchase Town Center, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>News &amp; public affairs<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Petersburg City Council: FY27 Budget Public Hearing #2 Thursday, Sept. 17. 6 p.m. No cover. City Hall Council Chambers, 175 5th St. N., St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WaveMakers Live: The 2026 Midterm Elections \u2014 What\u2019s at Stake? Thursday, Sept. 17. 7:30 p.m. $10. The Commodore, Ybor City. <a href=\"http:\/\/wmnf.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wmnf.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taryn Sabia for Mayor: Coffee &amp; Conversation Friday, Sept. 18. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover. Buddy Brew (3304 W Bay to Bay Blvd.), Tampa<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/arts\/pride-of-tampa-keeps-the-lgbtq-party-alive-in-ybor-this-weekend\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pride<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poly &amp; Kink-Friendly Hangout Thursday, Sept. 17. 6 p.m. No cover. Deviant Libation, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37th Annual Queer Film Festival Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-20. Various times and prices. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Queerlastic Book Fair Saturday, Sept. 19. Noon-4 p.m. Pay what you can. Fabulous Arts Foundation, Sarasota<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/pride-and-passion-go-greek-and-roman-21285457\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pride &amp; Passion: Go Greek &amp; Roman<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 7 p.m. $155 &amp; up. Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Queer Show \u2018N Tell Monday, Sept. 21. 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover. Seminole Heights Branch Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lick and Flick: Sapphic Dive-In Movie Night Monthly Mondays. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover. Cocktail St. Pete, St. Petersburg<\/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. Select locations across Tampa Bay<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Florida Bulls Football vs. Delaware State Hornets Football Saturday, Sept. 19. 7 p.m. $21 &amp; up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/tampa-roller-derby-rookie-rumble-21735683\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Roller Derby Rookie Rumble<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 5 p.m. $20. Tom Oliver Memorial Outdoor Hockey Rink, Seminole Heights. <a href=\"http:\/\/tamparollerderby.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tamparollerderby.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 20. 1 p.m. $93.94 &amp; up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators Sunday, Sept. 20. 5 p.m. $30 &amp; up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Thursday, Sept. 24. 7 p.m. $32.40 &amp; up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Theater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arsenic and Old Lace Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 3-20. $32.50. Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/halfway-there-by-norm-foster-21638603\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halfway There<\/a> Multiple times Saturday, Sept. 5-Oct.17. $60. Early Bird Dinner Theater, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/earlybirddinnertheater.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earlybirddinnertheater.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roald Dahl\u2019s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-20. $31.75 &amp; up. Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Marvelous Wonderettes Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-20. $22 &amp; up. Francis Wilson Playhouse, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/a-night-with-janis-joplin-21388313\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Night With Janis Joplin<\/a> Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 16-Oct. 11. $28. American Stage, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As We Like It Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 17-Oct. 4. $28. LAB Theater Project, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/my-year-of-saying-no-21673685\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">My Year of Saying No (Voices of Women Studio Series)<\/a> Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-20. 7 p.m.; 3 p.m. Sunday. $20. Powerstories Theatre, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Suffragette\u2019s Murder Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-27. $23; $10 &amp; up for kids and students. St. Petersburg City Theatre, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a Glorious Feeling! Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-Oct. 4. $25. freeFall Theatre, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/mandy-keen-maggie-21651132\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mandy Keen: MAGGIE<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 19. 8 p.m. $15. The Commodore, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My Unspeakable Confessions Tuesday, Sept. 22. 6 p.m. $10. Raymond James Community Room at The Dal\u00ed Museum, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jane Austen in 89 Minutes Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 24-Oct. 11. $40 &amp; up. Stageworks Theatre, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Night of Poe Select times Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 24-26. $57.75 &amp; up. Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theatre eXceptional: Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 24-27. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sunday. $32. 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