{"id":408316,"date":"2026-09-23T15:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/408316\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T15:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:10:13","slug":"book-sale-for-safety-harbor-library-among-best-events-happening-across-tampa-bay-this-weekend-september-24-october-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/408316\/","title":{"rendered":"Book sale for Safety Harbor library among best events happening across Tampa Bay this weekend [September 24-October 1]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" data-attachment-id=\"368252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/safety-harbor-library-holly-apperson\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Safety-Harbor-Library-Holly-Apperson.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" 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=\"Safety Harbor Library Holly Apperson\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Safety Harbor Public Library in Safety Harbor, Florida.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Safety-Harbor-Library-Holly-Apperson.jpg?fit=780%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Safety-Harbor-Library-Holly-Apperson.jpg\" alt=\"An outdoor landscape photograph by photographer Holly Apperson showing the exterior of the Safety Harbor Public Library in Safety Harbor, Florida. Captured under a clear blue sky illuminated by warm, late-afternoon sunlight, the multi-story stucco building features a drive-up covered entrance canopy on the left with palm trees and a Spanish-tile roof. Moss-draped oak branches frame the upper right foreground above a black metal fence, manicured green lawn, and parking lot in front of the building's main entrance.\" class=\"wp-image-368252\"  \/>The Safety Harbor Public Library in Safety Harbor, Florida. Credit: Holly Apperson \/ GinHol Photography<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is there anyone who\u2019s not a friend of a library? (Maybe folks supporting Amendment 3, but that\u2019s another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridapolicy.org\/initiatives\/amendment-3-florida\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">story<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Safety Harbor, book lovers from across the Bay area will converge on the small seaside town to support the local public library, a building first established in 1938 by the local Women\u2019s Civic Club. There\u2019ve been expansions and renovations since then, and last year saw the library add a second floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than a dozen volunteers with Friends of the Safety Harbor Library organize books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and more to help support new and existing library services and maintain the library\u2019s current offerings. Most items, organizers say, are only $2, because of inflation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lisa Kothe, recently retired library director, now volunteers with the Friends of the Safety Harbor Library, told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that there\u2019s easily over 1,000 books and that inventory has grown immensely since the last sale in April. Books that don\u2019t end up moving will end up going to Book Rescuers in Largo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/three-day-friends-of-the-safety-harbor-library-book-sale-21746159\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/three-day-friends-of-the-safety-harbor-library-book-sale-21746159\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u200bThere\u2019s no cover for the Friends of the Safety Harbor Library Book Sale happening at Safety Harbor Public Library.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A&amp;E<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Dolly\u2026Friday, Sept. 25. 4:30 p.m. No cover. Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MAACM Glass Studio: Dard Hunter Roycroft Flower Friday, Sept. 25 &amp; Thursday, Oct. 2. 10 a.m. $190 &amp; up. Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/museumaacm.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">museumaacm.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MAACM Sense-Sational Tour Friday, Sept. 25. 1 p.m. $25; discounts available for youth, first responders, and seniors. Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/museumaacm.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">museumaacm.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/paint-nigh-at-aspirations-winery-sassy-wine-party-21724178\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paint Night and Sassy Wine Party<\/a> Friday, Sept. 25. 6:30 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/tampa-bay-fashion-week-2026-designer-exhibitions-21802952\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay Fashion Week 2026: Designer Exhibitions<\/a> Friday, Sept. 25. 7 p.m. $40. Shear Media Studios, Pinellas Park. <a href=\"http:\/\/fashionweektampabay.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fashionweektampabay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/curated-by-24c-2-year-anniversary-block-party-night-market-21779582\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Curated by 24C: 2-Year Anniversary Block Party and Night Market<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 26. 4 p.m. No cover. Mama\u2019s Soul Food, Brandon<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Game Master Council: Guide to Running RPGs Saturday, Sept. 26. 1 p.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\">Through the Years: Open House &amp; Artist Demonstrations Saturday, Sept. 26. 12 p.m. No cover. GCAA ArtWorks, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/gcaa-artworks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gcaa-artworks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the Years: Open Mic Sunday, Sept. 27. 2 p.m. No cover. GCAA ArtWorks, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/gcaa-artworks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gcaa-artworks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MAACM Glass Studio: Poppy Panel Tuesday, Sept. 29. 10 a.m. $110 &amp; up. Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, St. Petersburg. museumaacm.org<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/momentum-choreographers-showcase-moving-surreal-21790388\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Momentum Choreographers Showcase: Moving Surreal<\/a> Tuesday, Sept. 29. 7:30 p.m. $20. 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\">A (Not So Critical) History Of Art Thursday, Oct. 1. 12 p.m. No cover. Clearwater Main Library, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p>THEATER<\/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. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nocturne by Adam Rapp Select times Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27. $21.75. The Off-Central Players, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You Can\u2019t Take It With You Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-Oct. 4. $19.36 &amp; up. Plant City Entertainment, Plant City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arts Conservatory for Teens: Hadestown \u2013 Teen Edition Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 26-27. 6 p.m; added 1 p.m. matinee Sunday. $30. Jaeb Theater at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/powerstories-and-the-studio-co-production-the-wash-21673687\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Wash<\/a> Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 1-11. $25 &amp; up. The Studio@620, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>BOOKISH<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Richard B.C. (Book signing) Friday, Sept. 25. 6 p.m. No cover. Book Rescuers, Largo. <a href=\"http:\/\/werescuebooks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">werescuebooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cThe Fifth Season\u201d by N.K. Jemisin Saturday, Sept. 26. 3 p.m. No cover with registration. New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katya Summers (Book signing and release) Saturday, Sept. 26. 12 p.m. No cover. 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\">Storytelling @ the Kerouac House with Darrell Nicholson and Clark Brooks Saturday, Sept. 26. 7 p.m. $12.51. 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\">Coffee and Poetry with Charmaine Jennings Sunday, Sept. 27. 3 p.m. $12.51. 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\">Lauren M. Leasure &amp; Kara Reynolds (Dual author signing) Sunday, Sept. 27. 12 p.m. No cover. 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\">Page to Picture: The Perks of Being A Wallflower Sunday, Sept. 27. 12 p.m. $38.16. Green Light Cinema, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/bookandbottlestpete.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bookandbottlestpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Booked for the Night: \u201cWe Begin at the End\u201d by Chris Whitaker Monday, Sept. 28. 6 p.m. No cover. Seminole Community Library, Seminole<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida: Strange, Wonderful &amp; Worth Celebrating w\/Craig Pittman (Book talk and signing) Monday, Sept. 28. 11 a.m. No cover with registration. Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mixed Media Journaling \u2013 Nautical Theme Monday, Sept. 28. 5 p.m. No cover with registration. East Community Library at SPC, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThreshing Day\u201d by Rebecca Yarros (Midnight release party with flash tattoos) Monday, Sept. 28. 10:30 p.m. $40.61. Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/bookandbottlestpete.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bookandbottlestpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThreshing Day\u201d by Rebecca Yarros (Midnight release party) Monday, Sept. 28. 10 p.m. $29.24. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordexchange.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oxfordexchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/blow-yourself-up-an-evening-with-ankur-thakkar-21684839\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blow Yourself Up \u2013 An Evening with Ankur Thakkar<\/a> Tuesday, Sept. 29. 7 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark Romance Book Club: \u201cUnder Your Scars\u201d by Ariel N. Anderson Wednesday, Sept. 30. 6:30 p.m. $10 &amp; up. 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\">Graphic Novel Book Club: \u201cRaised by Ghosts\u201d by Briana Loewinsohn Wednesday, Sept. 30. 7 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lars Anderson and Greg Auman (Book talk) Wednesday, Sept. 30. 6:30 p.m. $6.71 &amp; up. Oxford Exchange, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotating Genre Book Club: \u201cThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter\u201d by Stephen Graham Jones Wednesday, Sept. 30. 6 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\">What Do I Read Next? Wednesday, Sept. 30. 6 p.m. No cover. Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ariel Sullivan (Book talk) Thursday, Oct. 1. 6:30 p.m. $24.75. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordexchange.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oxfordexchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book + Belonging Book Club: \u201cSilver Sparrow\u201d by Tayari Jones Thursday, Oct. 1. 6 p.m. $35; $25 for members. 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\">Book Discussion: \u201cFirst Lie Wins\u201d by Ashley Elston Thursday, Oct. 1. 2 p.m. No cover. Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, Valrico<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cVampires of El Norte\u201d by Isabel Canas Thursday, Oct. 1. 11 a.m. No cover with registration. Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>COMEDY<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steve Byrne Select times Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 24-27. $30. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/bret-ernst-21677080\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bret Ernst<\/a> Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday\u2019 8 p.m. and 10:30p.m. Saturday. $29. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/gabriel-iglesias-the-1976-tour-21106328\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gabriel \u201cFluffy\u201d Iglesias<\/a> Friday, Sept. 25. 8 p.m. $43 &amp; up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/fluffyguy.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fluffyguy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan B. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. 8:30 p.m. $23.58. Clearwater Comedy Club, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ken Krantz Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. 8:30 p.m. $23.58. Sunshine City Comedy Club, St. Pete Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leslie Norris Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. 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\">Shelly Belly Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. 7 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $27.50. Snappers Grill, Palm Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tacarra Williams Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday; 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Saturday. $27 and up. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/don-lemon-and-dl-hughley-dl-dl-anything-goes-21545651\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Don Lemon and DL Hughley<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 26. 7 p.m. $53.65 &amp; up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/lee-syatt-21704306\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lee Syatt<\/a> Saturday-Sunday, Sept 26-27. 6 p.m. $26.94. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/crash-dummies-live-in-tampa-21677082\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crash Dummies<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 30. 7:30 p.m. $35 &amp; up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/andy-gross-comedian-and-magician-21545913\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andy Gross<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 1. 7 p.m. $25 &amp; up. Oscura, Bradenton<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/jane-dont-does-america-21368219\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jane Don\u2019t<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 1. 7 p.m. $37. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p>FILM &amp; TV<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! Select times and dates Friday-Thursday, Sept. 25-Oct. 1. $10 &amp; up. Green Light Cinema, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/international-cinema-series-marama-new-zealand-and-england-21772961\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M\u0101rama<\/a> Friday, Sept. 25. 7 p.m. No cover. Miller Auditorium at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Night of the Creeps Saturday, Sept. 26. 8 p.m. $10. Green Light Cinema, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/film-101-21789910\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Film 101<\/a> Sunday, Sept. 27. 9 a.m. $33.85. 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/razed-21750077\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Razed: A Film About the Gas Plant Neighborhood<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 30. 6:30 p.m. Sold out. 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/film-screening-el-angel-exterminador-21746806\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El \u00e1ngel exterminador (The Exterminating Angel, 1962)<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 1. 5:30 p.m. $5 &amp; up. Will Raymund Theater at The Dal\u00ed Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/thedali.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thedali.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LEARN<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/2026-foto-fotowalk-tampa-bay-21723847\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foto Fotowalk with Derrick Buckner<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 26. 5 p.m. No cover. Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/south-ward-school-site-ghost-hunt-silent-slayer-ghost-tours-21646378\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">South Ward School Site Ghost Hunt<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 26. 8 p.m. $129. Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/silentslayertours.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">silentslayertours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treasure Your Health Day Saturday, Sept. 26. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. Lealman Exchange, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/lealmanexchange.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lealmanexchange.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lady Leaders Book Club: \u201cHype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You\u201d by Erin Gallagher Sunday, Sept. 27. 10 a.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\/street-photography-class-21790084\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Street Photography Class<\/a> Sunday, Sept. 27. 10:30 a.m. $81.88. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/fmopa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fmopa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/free-self-defense-early-danger-identification-and-response-workshop-21753000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Self Defense\/Early Danger Identification and Response Workshop<\/a> Monday, Sept. 28. 6 p.m. No cover. Kinetix Inspired Fitness, Pinellas Park. <a href=\"http:\/\/weaponbrand.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">weaponbrand.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using U.S. Land Records in Genealogy Tuesday, Sept. 29. 1 p.m. No cover. Largo Public Library, Largo. <a href=\"http:\/\/pinellasgenealogysociety.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pinellasgenealogysociety.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HomeSmart Series: Selling? Let\u2019s Talk Value Boosters Wednesday, Sept. 30. 5:30 p.m. No cover with registration. Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HYPE Networking Event Wednesday, Sept. 30. 5:30 p.m. $12.51. Hyatt House Downtown, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/hypetampabay.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hypetampabay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metro BrigAIDe Outreach Wednesday, Sept. 30. 10:30 a.m. No cover. Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City. <a href=\"http:\/\/metromin.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">metromin.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Podcasting for Your Business Wednesday, Sept. 30. 10:30 a.m. No cover with registration. Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/light-and-composition-workshop-21790234\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Light &amp; Composition Workshop<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 30. 5:15 p.m. $81.88. 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/onbikes-15-year-soiree-21809668\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Onbikes 15-year soiree<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 1. 6 p.m. $100. Rialto Theatre, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/onbikes.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onbikes.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/tampa-bay-real-estate-networking-social-at-ac-hotel-tampa-21787645\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay Real Estate Networking Social<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 1. 6 p.m. No cover. AC Hotel Tampa Airport, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>MARKETS &amp; RETAIL\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Code Orange Night Market Saturday, Sept. 26. 5 p.m. No cover. Angry Chair Brewing, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/angrychairbrewing.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">angrychairbrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hauntizaar: A Halloween Art Bazaar Sunday, Sept. 27. 10 a.m. No cover. St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/craftyhag.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">craftyhag.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Lightning Vintage x Mezzo Market Sunday, Sept. 27. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover. Ford Thunder Alley at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Plant Market\u2019s Plant Bingo &amp; Mini Market Sunday, Sept. 27. 4 p.m. $26.88 for bingo admission. Corner Club, Seminole Heights<\/p>\n<p>NEWS &amp; PUBLIC AFFAIRS<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-immigration-crisis-but-dont-know-who-to-ask-21772963\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Everything You Want to Know about the Immigration Crisis But Don\u2019t Know Who to Ask with Sarah Towle<\/a> Wednesday, Sept. 30. 7 p.m. No cover. Miller Auditorium at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pinellas Opportunity Council: Better Together Anniversary Reception &amp; Partner Recognition Wednesday, Sept. 30. 5:30 p.m. $75 &amp; up. Savant on Second, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/whats-on-the-november-3-2026-ballot-tickets-1993842490562\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What\u2019s on the November 3, 2026 Ballot<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 1. 6 p.m. No cover. Sunshine Senior Center Auditorium, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/lwvspa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lwvspa.org<\/a><\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/drag-bingo-21798906\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drag Bingo<\/a> Friday, Sept. 25. 6:30 p.m. $10 for 10 games. Allendale United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFK: Nerds Night Out at The Ball Wednesdays. 8-10 p.m. No cover (two-drink minimum). 21+. The Ball, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag Bingo w\/Alexa at Mad Hatters Kava Bar Wednesdays. 9-11 p.m. $10 (10 games). Mad Hatters Kava Bar, St. Petersburg<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet Your Match: Queer Edition Monthly Thursdays. 7-10 p.m. No cover. Lost &amp; Found, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay Black Lesbians: Sisterhood of the Traveling Mug Coffee Meetup Monthly Sundays. Noon-2 p.m. No cover. Rotating locations (check @tampabay_blacklesbians on Instagram for monthly location)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sapphic Sunday Fourth Sunday of each month. 5-8 p.m. No cover. Rotating locations in St. Petersburg (check discord.gg\/J4dCNd7Vu for monthly location)<\/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\">17th Annual a Select times Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27. No cover. Pier 60, Clearwater Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notre Dame v Purdue Watch Party Saturday, Sept. 26. 2 p.m. No cover. Mary Margaret\u2019s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/tampa-bay-buccaneers-v-minnesota-vikings-21418459\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings<\/a> Sunday, Sept. 27. 4:05 p.m. $96.38 &amp; up. 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