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Tampa City Ballet at Kress Contemporary in Ybor City on Feb. 18, 2023. Credit: Dave Decker \/ Creative Loafing Tampa Bay<\/p>\nTampa City Ballet at Kress Contemporary in Ybor City on Feb. 18, 2023. Credit: Dave Decker \/ Creative Loafing Tampa Bay<\/p>\n
As previously reported, the Tampa City Ballet is set to launch its much-anticipated \u201cLa Septima\u201d production, but that\u2019s not the only thing to get into this week.<\/p>\n
Tampa Bay\u2019s things to do calendar is full once again, and this listing of the best local events and happenings taking place Oct. 1-8 has dozens of options, from book talks, to markets, theater, and more<\/p>\n
Have a look below, and submit your own event via community.cltampa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n A&E<\/p>\n Afternoon Divas\u2019 Glittery October Dance Party (Women Only Early Nights)<\/a> Friday, Oct. 2. 6 p.m. $39.91 & up. Good Luck Chuck\u2019s, Tampa. afternoondivas.com<\/a><\/p>\n Art & Aces: A Night of Vintage Glamour<\/a> Friday, Oct. 2. 7:30 p.m. $250. Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa tampamuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n Beauty from the Broken: A Journey Through Mosaics by Donna Slawsky (Opening reception)<\/a> Friday, Oct. 2. 5:30 p.m. No cover. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, St. Petersburg. soulfulmosaics.com<\/a><\/p>\n DRV Gallery: Five w\/Jim Gilmour & Friends (5th anniversary exhibition opening) Friday, Oct. 2. 5:30 p.m. No cover. DRV Gallery, Gulfport. drvgallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s Raining Cats & Dogs\u2019 New artwork by Cory Robinson<\/a> Opening Friday, Oct. 2. 8 p.m. No cover. Corner Club, 1502 E Sligh Ave., Tampa. @mrcoryrobinson on Instagram<\/p>\n Largo Vibe Fest<\/a> Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4. 10 a.m.; 3 p.m. Friday. No cover. Central Park, Largo. largoarts.com<\/a><\/p>\n La S\u00e9ptima: The Stage (Tampa City Ballet) Thursday-Friday, Oct. 2-3. 7:30 p.m. $40 & up. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa. tampacityballet.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Mid Autumn Festival: Asian Food & Music Festival<\/a> Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4. 12 p.m.; 5 p.m. Friday. No cover. Zurno, Largo. meganightmarket.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Railroad To River\u2014University of Tampa in Hidden View\u2019 Photography by Amy Martz<\/a> : Opens Friday, Oct. 2. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. No cover (RSVP to [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>). Saunders Foundation Art Gallery at Ferman Center for the Arts, Tampa. ut.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Relics & Lore: A Radley Experience (Press & VIP Preview) Friday, Oct. 2. 6 p.m. No cover. FloridaRAMA, St. Petersburg. Floridarama.art<\/a><\/p>\n Metallic Watercolors: An ATC Workshop<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 10 a.m. $75. The Paper Seahorse, Tampa. paperseahorse.com<\/a><\/p>\n Pumpkin Patch & Fun Fall Fest<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 12 p.m. $10.75. Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, Tampa<\/p>\n Relics & Lore: A Radley Experience Saturday, Oct. 3. 12 p.m. No cover with admission. FloridaRAMA, St. Petersburg. Floridarama.art<\/a><\/p>\n Dunedin Drive and Shine Car Show<\/a> Sunday, Oct. 4. 7 a.m. Free. Dunedin History Museum, Dunedin. dunedinmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n Cameras & Coffee Monday, Oct. 5. 5 p.m. No cover. Palm Harbor Library, Palm Harbor. palmharborlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n Luna Moth Moonlight: A Stained Glass Workshop<\/a> Tuesday, Oct. 6. 5 p.m. $60. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n MAACM Glass Studio: Bat Tuesday, Oct. 6 & Tuesday, Oct. 13. 10 a.m. $110 & up. Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, St. Petersburg. museumaacm.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection Thursday, Oct. 8. 4 p.m. No cover with registration. Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n Collector\u2019s Chat w\/Bill Zewadski & Paul Hasse Thursday, Oct. 8. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Pay-as-you-will (Art on the House). Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa<\/p>\n Harry Potter Book Day: Spells & Potions<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 8. 5 p.m. $5; no cover with costume\/robes. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n Revolutionary Traditions: Carving Turnip Jack O\u2019Lanterns Workshop<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 8. 6 p.m. $10. Dunedin History Museum, Dunedin. dunedinmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n Remix: Mysteries of the Nile<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 8. 6\u20139 p.m. $55. Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa<\/p>\n THEATER<\/p>\n \u201cHalfway There\u201d by Norm Foster<\/a> Select times and dates Saturday, Sept. 5-Saturday, Oct. 17. $60. Early Bird Dinner Theater, Clearwater<\/p>\n The Wash<\/a> Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 1-11. $25 & up. The Studio@620, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-18. $20 & up. James McCabe Theater, Valrico<\/p>\n Grandma Rocks Sunday, Oct. 4. 2 p.m. No cover. Tarpon Arts Cultural Center, Tarpon Springs. sagestheater.org<\/a><\/p>\n Buena Vista Social Club <\/a>Select times Tuesday-Sunday, Oct. 6-11. $65.80 & up. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n A Gentleman\u2019s Guide to Love & Murder Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-18. $19.70 & up. Gem Theater, Mulberry<\/p>\n MAD Theatre of Tampa: Spring Awakening Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-18. $33.64. Tropical Home Fine Art Gallery, Ybor City<\/p>\n BOOKISH<\/p>\n \u201cThe Sherlock Society: Art Attack\u201d by James Ponti (Author book talk) Friday, Oct. 2. 5 p.m. No cover with RSVP; $22.48 for RSVP and book. Oxford Exchange, Tampa<\/p>\n Agatha Christie: All About the Mysteries of Murder Saturday, Oct. 3. 2\u20133 p.m. No cover. Countryside Library, Clearwater<\/p>\n Book Club: \u201cThe Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\u201d by James McBride Saturday, Oct. 3. 6:30 p.m. $40. The Studio@620, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Clues, Crimes and Conversations: A Mystery & Thriller Author Panel with Novel in the Neighborhood: Eliza Knight\/Michelle Brandon w\/Ginny Myers Sain\/Linda Bond Hurtado\/L.L. Kirchner\/Amy Christine Parker\/Kelly Coon<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 11 a.m. Free. East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor. eastlakelibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n Local Author Chat: Rose Cervantes Saturday, Oct. 3. 10 a.m. No cover with registration. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, Pinellas Park<\/p>\n Madison Serrano (Book signing) Saturday, Oct. 3. 12\u20133 p.m. No cover with RSVP. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. thebooklounge.com<\/a><\/p>\n Rose Cervantes (Local author chat) Saturday, Oct. 3. 10 a.m. No cover. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, Pinellas Park<\/p>\n Book Exchange<\/a> Sunday, Oct. 4. 1 p.m. No cover, but drink purchase requested. Deviant Libation, Tampa<\/p>\n EC Book Club: \u201cAssassination Classroom\u201d by Yusei Matsui Sunday, Oct. 4. 4:30 p.m. No cover. Emerald City Comics, Pinellas Park. emeraldcitycomics.com<\/a><\/p>\n Banned Book Week, Book-To-Film: \u201cAre You There God, It\u2019s Me Margaret\u201d by Judy Blume Monday, Oct. 5. 6 p.m. No cover with registration. Safety Harbor Public Library, Safety Harbor. portkeybooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n Monday Book Club: \u201cThe Berry Pickers\u201d by Amanda Peters Monday, Oct. 5. 2 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin<\/p>\n Book Discussion: \u201cThe Briar Club\u201d by Kate Quinn Tuesday, Oct. 6. 10:30 a.m. No cover with registration. West Tampa Branch Library, Tampa<\/p>\n Beach Book Club: \u201cThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter\u201d by Stephen Graham Jones Wednesday, Oct. 7. 4 p.m. No cover with registration. Beach Library, Clearwater<\/p>\n Books, Bites, & Booze: Evan Bond w\/Gayle Brown\/L.L. Campbell\/Wendy Dalrymple\/Maria Devivo\/Tara Lush\/Jacob Moon\/Sarah Moore\/T.J. White\/E.G. Young Wednesday, Oct. 7. 6 p.m. No cover. Wine Society, Tarpon Springs. thegildedpagebookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n Expand Your Horizons Book Club: \u201cThe Pilot\u2019s Wife\u201d by Anita Shreve Wednesday, Oct. 7. 3:30 p.m. No cover. Tarpon Springs Public Library, Tarpon Springs. tarponlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n Latin\u00e9 & BIPOC Book Club: \u201cThe Next Best Fling\u201d by Gabriella Gamez Wednesday, Oct. 7. 6:30 p.m. $10 & up. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg. thebooklounge.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ales & Tales Book Club: \u201cSomething Wicked This Way Comes\u201d by Ray Bradbury Thursday, Oct. 8. 6 p.m. No cover. Stilt House Brewery, Palm Harbor. palmharborlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n Sip & Swap: Book Swap & Mobile Bookstore Pop-Up Thursday, Oct. 8. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa<\/p>\n Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo (Virtual author talk) Thursday, Oct. 8. 2 p.m. No cover to attend. Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin<\/p>\n Whodunit Book Club: \u201cThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie\u201d by Alan Bradley Thursday, Oct. 8. 2:30 p.m. No cover. Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City<\/p>\n COMEDY<\/p>\n Joe List<\/a> Select times Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 1-3. $30 & up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n Atsuko Okatsuka Friday, Oct. 2. 7:30 p.m. $49.40 & up. Ferguson Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n Gabriel Rutledge Select times Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3. $27. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n Jay Jurden<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 6 p.m. $32.31 & up. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n Ahren Belisle Sunday, Oct. 4. 6:30 p.m. $30. Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n Jimbo\u2019s \u2018Joan! Can We Laugh?!\u2019 Tour<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 8. 7 p.m. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<\/p>\n Nurse John Friday, Oct. 9. 7:30 p.m. Sold out. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Aziz Ansari Saturday, Oct. 10. 7 p.m. $126.70 & up. Ferguson Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n Jimmy Faila Saturday, Oct. 10. 3 p.m. $45 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater<\/p>\n FALL\/HALLOWEEN<\/p>\n Relics & Lore: A Radley Experience: Oct. 3-Nov. 2. Thursday-Monday, $22-$27. FloridaRama, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S, St. Petersburg. floridarama.art<\/p>\n Spirits in the Underground Haunted History Experience and Walking Tour Saturday, Oct. 3. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $44 & up. The Velvet Mat, 475 Central Ave. B100 (basement), St. Petersburg. thevelvetmat.com<\/a><\/p>\n Spookyzarre Sunday, Oct. 4. 11 a.m. No cover. ArtLofts, St. Petersburg. theartlofts.com<\/a><\/p>\n Spirit University: Paranormal Investigation and Paranormal Pets w\/Brandy Stark Saturday, Oct. 10. 11 a.m. $25 & up. Spirit University, Sarasota. thespirituniversity.com<\/a><\/p>\n FILM & TV<\/p>\n 2026 Hump! Film Festival<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. $15-$20. Sun-Ray Cinema, 12332 University Mall Ct., Tampa. humpfilmfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n Fabulous Independent Film Festival: Opening Night \u2014 Hunky Jesus\/3 Hearts of Iron Friday, Oct. 2. 7:30 p.m. $10.38 & up. Burns Court Cinema, Sarasota. fabaf.org<\/a><\/p>\n 2026 HUMP! Film Festival: Fall Season<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 6:30 p.m. $20. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa. humpfilmfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n Fabulous Independent Film Festival: Finding Bernie\/How You See Me Saturday, Oct. 3. 4:30 p.m. $8.24 & up. Burns Court Cinema, Sarasota. fabaf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Fabulous Independent Film Festival: Five Men Auditioning for Terrence McNally\u2019s Love! Valour! Compassion!\/Kiloran Bay\/Mutual Saturday, Oct. 3. 2:30 p.m.\u00a0 $10.38 & up. Burns Court Cinema, Sarasota. fabaf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Fabulous Independent Film Festival: TheyDREAM\/Amish Country Queer Saturday, Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. $10.38 & up. Burns Court Cinema, Sarasota. fabaf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Fabulous Independent Film Festival: Bookends\/Affirmation Sunday, Oct. 4. 4:30 p.m. $8.24 & up. Burns Court Cinema, Sarasota. fabaf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Fabulous Independent Film Festival: Closing Night \u2014 Free Beer Tomorrow Sunday, Oct. 4. 7 p.m. $10.38 & up. Burns Court Cinema, Sarasota. fabaf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Fabulous Independent Film Festival: The Dads\/Our Found Family Sunday, Oct. 4. 2:30 p.m. $10.38 & up. Burns Court Cinema, Sarasota. fabaf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Key of Bones: Curse of the Ghost Pirate (Special Screening & Q&A) Tuesday, Oct. 6. 6:30 p.m. $12 (UT students free with ID). Charlene A. Gordon Theater at Ferman Center for the Arts, University of Tampa, Tampa<\/p>\n MARKETS & RETAIL\u00a0<\/p>\n Dollar Book Sale Fundraiser Monday-Saturday, Oct. 5-10. No cover to attend; $1 suggested donation per book. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa. carrollwoodcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n St. Pete Night Market: Year One Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 7. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover. Ferg\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n NEWS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS<\/p>\n Urban Expansion Area Study \u2014 Little Manatee South, Round #4, Community Meeting #2 Wednesday, Oct. 7. 6 p.m. South County Career Acceleration Academy, 2810 John Sherman Way, Ruskin<\/p>\n Planning Commission Approved Providers Committee Meeting Thursday, Oct. 8. 9:30 a.m. Virtual<\/p>\n LEARN<\/p>\n Amate: Folk Art Friday, Oct. 2. 3 p.m. No cover with registration; waitlist open. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n Empower \u2013 Educate \u2013 Connect (Domestic Violence Awareness Month health and resource fair)<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 12 p.m. No cover. Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Politics and the Future of Science: A community discussion<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 4 p.m. No cover. President Barack Obama Main Library, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Wildflower and Pollinator Festival Saturday, Oct. 3. 9 a.m. No cover. Brooker Creek Preserve, Tarpon Springs. brookercreekpreserve.org<\/a><\/p>\n Women & Girls Self Protection Seminar<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 1 p.m. No cover. Gracie Largo West Jiu-Jitsu Community, Largo<\/p>\n Cemetery Q&A Tuesday, Oct. 6. 2 p.m. No cover. Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City<\/p>\n Historic Marker Unveiling: United Secret Orders Hall & La Ben\u00e9fica Espa\u00f1ola<\/a> Tuesday, Oct. 6. 10 a.m. No cover. 1505 E. Palm Ave., Ybor City. tampa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n If These Walls Could Talk: Stories of Community Building, Benevolence, Education, and Expression Tuesday, Oct. 6. Time TBA. No cover. 1505 E. Palm Ave., Ybor City. tampa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n The Witches of 1692 (Virtual talk) Tuesday, Oct. 6. 1 p.m. No cover to attend. Largo Public Library, Largo<\/p>\n Erica Lynford with Creating a Sense of Purpose and Place Wednesday, Oct. 7. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Palm Harbor Library, Palm Harbor. palmharborlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n ConvoDojo Live \u2013 Tampa<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 8. 9 a.m. $99. DemiSar Workspace, Tampa. convocontrol.com<\/a><\/p>\n MARKETS & RETAIL\u00a0<\/p>\n Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festival<\/a> Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 3-4. 10 a.m. No cover. Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach. coreyave.com<\/a><\/p>\n Plant Swap Sunday, Oct. 4. 11 a.m. No cover. Safety Harbor Public Library, Safety Harbor. safetyharborlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n Dollar Book Sale Fundraiser Monday-Saturday, Oct. 5-10. No cover to attend; $1 suggested donation per book. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa. carrollwoodcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n Hyde Park Village Annual Pumpkin Patch Select times Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 10-25. No cover to attend. Hyde Park Village, Tampa. hydeparkvillage.com<\/a><\/p>\n NEWS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS<\/p>\n Hillsborough Democratic Black Caucus General Election Candidate Forum<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 8. 6\u20138 p.m. No cover. First Baptist Church of Progress Village, Tampa. votehillsborough.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Public Art and Design Advisory Board meeting Thursday, Oct. 8. 4 p.m. Clearwater Main Library, Clearwater<\/p>\n PRIDE<\/a><\/p>\n 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 Drag Bingo<\/a> Every first and third Wednesday. 9 p.m. No cover. American Legion Seminole Post 111, Tampa<\/p>\n Drag Queen Bingo feat. Stephanie Stuart Every second Wednesday. 7 p.m. $10. Emerald Coast Brewing Company, New Port Richey<\/p>\n AFK: Nerds Night Out at The Ball Wednesdays. 8-10 p.m. No cover (two-drink minimum). 21+. The Ball, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n 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 Sapphic Book Club Third Wednesday of each month. 7-8:30 p.m. No cover. Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Meet Your Match: Queer Edition Monthly Thursdays. 7-10 p.m. No cover. Lost & Found, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Deviant Coven Every first Thursday. 6 p.m. No cover. Deviant Libation, Tampa<\/p>\n SPORTS<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Sun Foundation Free Youth Soccer Clinics Various dates Aug. 7-Spring 2027. Free. Select locations across Tampa Bay<\/p>\n 2026 Grid League Championships<\/a> Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 3-4. 9 a.m. $29 & up; $14.50 for 12 and under. RP Funding Center, Lakeland<\/p>\n South Florida Bulls Football vs. Temple University Owls Football<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. Time TBA. $20 & up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Lightning (Home opener) vs. Washington Capitals<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. $85.20 & up (resale only). Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n USF Ice Hockey vs. University of Tampa Hockey<\/a> Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. No cover. AdventHealth Center Ice, Wesley Chapel<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers<\/a> Sunday, Oct. 4. 1 p.m. $195.16 & up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> Monday, Oct. 5. 7 p.m. $36.58 & up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild<\/a> Thursday, Oct. 8. 7 p.m. $37.76 & up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n TRAVEL & LEISURE<\/p>\n Cigar Night at Epperson Lagoon<\/a> Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m.\u201310 p.m. $5. Epperson Lagoon, Wesley Chapel<\/p>\n Pitch in to help make the Tampa Bay Journalism Project a success.<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us:\u00a0Google News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0NewsBreak<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Reddit<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0BlueSky<\/a><\/p>\n This article appears in Oct. 01 \u2013 07, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n \t