{"id":446476,"date":"2026-11-03T21:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/446476\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T21:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:20:09","slug":"tampa-bays-best-things-to-do-november-5-12-including-the-house-of-analog-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/446476\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay\u2019s best things to do, November 5-12, including \u2018The House of Analog\u2019 opening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" data-attachment-id=\"371306\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/wide-head-shot-tona\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/wide-head-shot-tona.png?fit=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,681\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"wide head shot tona\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Paper Seahorse co-founder Tona Bell&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/wide-head-shot-tona.png?fit=780%2C519&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/wide-head-shot-tona.png\" alt=\"A lifestyle portrait photograph showing The Paper Seahorse co-founder Tona Bell. Captured in a medium-wide shot on an outdoor covered patio, creative director and entrepreneur Tona Bell smiles warmly as she sits at a dark metal table, holding a patterned green mug with both hands. She wears a floral patterned bohemian blouse in blue, purple, and cream tones, accented with layered necklaces and gold hoop earrings. Beside her on the tabletop sits a potted green fern in a galvanized metal bucket, set against the brick pillar and white porch railing of a brick home under soft, natural daylight.\" class=\"wp-image-371306\"  \/>The Paper Seahorse co-founder Tona Bell Credit: Courtesy \/ The Paper Seahorse<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 200 block of South Tampa\u2019s Howard Avenue has a big weekend planned for people who love putting their phones down. That\u2019s because three businesses contained within neighboring bungalows have combined forces to form \u201cThe House of Analog.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located at 211 &amp; 213 S Howard Ave., <a href=\"https:\/\/paperseahorse.com\/?srsltid=AYCX9vKXuHVWr-efVLvVWBPafb6pX7gcTWMp_OhV1VRArROrgOVOHCAq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Paper Seahorse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/food-drink\/noisy-crane-tea-house-opens-inside-the-paper-seahorse-in-tampa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Noisy Crane Tea House<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/itimpibooks.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Itimpi Books<\/a> make up a triumvirate ready to celebrate parchment, tea leaves and stepping away from the internet connection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A daylong grand opening happens on Saturday, giving visitors a chance to do bookish things, read, write, drink tea and look someone in the face during a conversation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat philosophy now expands through The House of Analog, a shared environment where complementary businesses and experiences invite visitors to linger rather than rush, participate rather than scroll, and engage with objects, ideas, and one another\u2014more intentionally,\u201d organizers wrote in a press release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening is a big win for Paper Seahorse owners Tona (pictured) and Randy Bell, who took a chance on the block 12 years ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Festivities include five hours of tea tastings with Noisy Crane founder KC Cavanaugh, plus watercolor, handwriting, crafts and typewriter activities, along with literary programming from Itimpi Books, the newest business to open at the address.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more bookish events, along with a listing of the best things to do across Tampa Bay from Nov. 5-11, below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cKillers of a Certain Age\u201d by Deanna Raybourn Thursday, Nov. 5. 11 a.m. No cover with registration. Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cNone of This is True\u201d by Lisa Jewell Thursday, Nov. 5. 2 p.m. No cover. Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, Valrico<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October Book Club: \u201cFriday Black\u201d by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Thursday, Nov. 5. 6 p.m. $25 &amp; up. 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\/off-the-page-robert-k-wittman-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-priceless-21698349\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Off the Page: Robert K. Wittman, New York Times bestselling author of \u201cPriceless\u201d<\/a> Thursday, Nov. 5. 6 p.m. No cover. Selby Library, Sarasota<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cCow Creek Chronicles\u201d by Gregory Enns Saturday, Nov. 7. 3 p.m. No cover with registration. John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cSunrise on the Reaping\u201d by Suzanne Collins Saturday, Nov. 7. 3 p.m. No cover with registration. Seminole Heights Branch Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Lounge first anniversary celebration with visiting authors Alicia Thompson\/G.M. Fairy\/Rebecca Rennick Saturday, Nov. 7. 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\/pelican-book-release-21998787\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Book release: \u201cPelican\u201d by Adam Hadden and Jimmy Lannon<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 8 p.m. Free. The Bends, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time (Book release party) Saturday, Nov. 7. 1 p.m. No cover with registration; waitlist open. East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor. <a href=\"http:\/\/eastlakelibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eastlakelibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healing the Witch Wound with Danica Banes &amp; Jillian Abby Saturday, Nov. 7. 3 p.m. No cover. Bookends Literature &amp; Libations, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/indigo-hands-storytime-and-activity-with-sita-singh-21984546\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indigo Hands \u2013 Storytime and Activity with Sita Singh<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 10:30 a.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\">Local Author Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7. 11 a.m. No cover. 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/st-pete-reads-lit-fest-21861950\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 11 a.m. No cover. Woodson African American Museum of Florida, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/culturedbooks.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">culturedbooks.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vicki Sokolik (Local author chat) Saturday. Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, Pinellas Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Lounge first anniversary celebration with visiting authors Elise Kova\/Sarah Penner\/Grace Reilly Sunday, Nov. 8. 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\">David Kushner in conversation with Dr. Hillary Van Dyke Sunday, Nov. 8. 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\">EC Book Club: \u201cMonstress Vol. 4: The Chosen\u201d by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda Sunday, Nov. 8. 4:30 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/and-if-i-die-before-i-wake-an-evening-with-george-m-johnson-21984548\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">And If I Die Before I Wake \u2013 An Evening with George M. Johnson<\/a> Monday, Nov. 9. 7 p.m. $35 &amp; up. Coastal Creative, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/tombolobooks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tombolobooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cBeautyland\u201d by Marie-Helene Bertino Monday, Nov. 9. 6:30 p.m. No cover with registration. Seminole Heights Branch Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cThe Emperor of Gladness\u201d by Ocean Vuong Monday, Nov. 9. 7 p.m. No cover. Riverview Public Library, Riverview<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marla Miller (Book talk) Monday, Nov. 9. 1:30 p.m. No cover. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portkey Books Fantasy\/Sci-Fi Book Club: \u201cMoss\u2019d In Space\u201d by Rebecca Thorne Monday, Nov. 9. 6:30 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Portkey Books, Safety Harbor. <a href=\"http:\/\/portkeybooks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">portkeybooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Discussion: \u201cThe Paris Novel\u201d by Ruth Reichl Tuesday, Nov. 10. 11 a.m. No cover. Lutz Branch Library, Lutz<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OE Book Club: \u201cAngel Down\u201d by Daniel Kraus Tuesday, Nov. 10. 6:30 p.m. $32.64. Oxford Exchange, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordexchange.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oxfordexchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPrioress\u201d by Kara Reynolds (Book release) Tuesday, Nov. 10. 6 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\">Latin\u00e9 &amp; BIPOC Book Club: \u201cPlease Don\u2019t Go\u201d by E. Salvador Wednesday, Nov. 11. 6:30 p.m. $31. 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\">Ales &amp; Tales Book Club: \u201cThe Emperor of Gladness\u201d by Ocean Vuong Thursday, Nov. 12. 6 p.m. No cover. Stilt House Brewery, Palm Harbor. <a href=\"http:\/\/palmharborlibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">palmharborlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>THEATER<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jobsite Theater: Misery Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 8. $47.40 &amp; up. Jaeb Theater at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sophisticated Ladies Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 22. $21 &amp; up. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 8. $75 &amp; up. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/the-cottage-21921531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Cottage<\/a> Select times and dates Sunday-Sunday through Dec. 13. $60. Early Bird Dinner Theater, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meteor Shower Select times and dates Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 22. $20 &amp; up. American Stage, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The End Slavery Monologues Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday. $30. Stageworks Theatre, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/stageworkstheatre.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stageworkstheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Da Vinci Code Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-Dec. 6. $25 &amp; up. freeFall Theatre, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noises Off Select times and dates Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-15. $31.75 &amp; up. Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter and the Starcatcher Select performances Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-22. $19-$92. Shimberg Playhouse at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/shakespeare-in-the-courtyard-21996849\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shakespeare in the Courtyard<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 2:30 p.m. No cover. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, Odessa. <a href=\"http:\/\/wesleychapeltheatergroup.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wesleychapeltheatergroup.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regrets Only Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 5-15. $25 &amp; up. The Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/rise-the-rock-musical-21944271\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rise! The Rock Musical<\/a> Sunday, Nov. 8. 2 p.m. $15. The 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\/a-bodega-princess-remembers-florida-premiere-21933649\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Bodega Princess Remembers (Florida premiere)<\/a> Select times and dates Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-21. $30 &amp; up. First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park, Pinellas Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Destroying David Select times and dates Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 12-22. $21 &amp; up. The Off-Central, St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n<p>A&amp;E<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dal\u00ed: Disruption + Devotion (Panel discussion) Thursday, Nov. 5. 8 p.m. No cover with registration. 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 href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/hillsborough-county-fair-21984403\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hillsborough County Fair<\/a> Select times Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 5-15. $10 &amp; up; no cover for 6 and under. Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover. <a href=\"http:\/\/hillsboroughcountyfair.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hillsboroughcountyfair.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/remix-c-paul-jennewein-21684966\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Remix: C Paul Jennewein<\/a> Thursday, Nov. 5. 6 p.m. $55. Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/tampamuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tampamuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/the-sacred-pilgrimage-gaudi-and-galban-art-exhibition-21868532\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban art exhibition<\/a> Opens Friday, Nov. 6. No cover. St. Thomas\u2019 Episcopal Church, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/stthomasstpete.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stthomasstpete.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/soldiers-lens-2026-opening-reception-21789437\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Soldier\u2019s Lens 2026 Opening Reception<\/a> Thursday, Nov. 5. 5:30 p.m. $12. 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\/dali-disruption-devotion-opening-celebration-21904438\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dal\u00ed: Disruption + Devotion (Opening celebration)<\/a> Friday, Nov. 6. 8 p.m. $50; $35 for members. 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\">Dunedin\u2019s Premier Art Weekend: Deck the Halls &amp; Walls 40th Annual Holiday Show Friday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m. $15; no cover for members. 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\/mix-conceptions-the-art-of-tim-gibbons-11-6-12-31-2026-21992969\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mix-Conceptions: The Art of Tim Gibbons<\/a> Opens Friday, Nov. 6. 12 p.m. No cover. Pinellas Ale Works, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/pawbeer.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pawbeer.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No Snow \u2013 All Show: Art Unleashed for the Holidays Friday, Nov. 6. 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/art-and-ales-live-painting-competition-21930370\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Art &amp; Ales (live painting competition)<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 12 p.m. No cover; VIP options available. Tidal Brewing Company, Spring Hill. <a href=\"http:\/\/rootscreativeco.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rootscreativeco.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dal\u00ed: Disruption + Devotion Opens Saturday, Nov. 7. Included 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\">Dunedin\u2019s Premier Art Weekend: 62nd Annual Art Harvest with Larry Moore Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8. 10 a.m. No cover with RSVP. 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\">Glow and Gather Saturday, Nov. 7. 7 p.m. $50 &amp; up. Glass Studio at Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/moreanartscenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">moreanartscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/godzilla-kaiju-celebration-at-imagine-museum-saturday-november-7-tickets-2000524612970?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Godzilla &amp; Kaiju Celebration<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. Imagine Museum, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/imaginemuseum.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">imaginemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masquerade in Motion A Community Celebration Saturday, Nov. 7. 12 p.m. No cover with registration. 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\/naturally-vibrant-elizabeth-barenis-exh-and-art-sale-21959579\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Naturally Vibrant: Elizabeth Barenis Exhibit &amp; Art Sale<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 6 p.m. Free. Beach Art Center, Indian Rocks Beach. <a href=\"http:\/\/beachartcenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">beachartcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/tribal-burn-pirates-seize-the-night-21813946\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tribal Burn: Pirates Seize the Night<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 8 p.m. $30 &amp; up. Sacred Lands, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/hipexpressions.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hipexpressions.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wine Down &amp; Paint: Thanksgiving Plate or Wine Glass Painting Saturday, Nov. 7. 2 p.m. $34.24 &amp; up. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/aspirationswinery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aspirationswinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection Monday, Nov. 9. 6 p.m. No cover with registration. New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tibetan Sand Mandala Creation Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 9-10. 10 a.m. No cover. Drong Ngur Jangchubling, Wesley Chapel. <a href=\"http:\/\/dnjus.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dnjus.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FILM &amp; TV<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/tampa-animation-festival-21950925\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Animation Festival<\/a> Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 5-8. No cover. Ferman Center for the Arts at Charlene A. Gordon Theater, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/tampaanimationfestival.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tampaanimationfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LEARN<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A (Not So Critical) History Of Art Thursday. Nov. 5. 12 p.m. No cover. Clearwater Main Library, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/myclearwaterlibrary.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">myclearwaterlibrary.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Overview to Historic Sanborn Maps Friday, Nov. 6. 4 p.m. No cover. Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art in Action: Adding Texture to Paintings with Paula Roy Friday, Nov. 6. 1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. DRV Gallery, Gulfport. <a href=\"http:\/\/drvgallery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">drvgallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to Start Beekeeping Saturday, Nov. 7. 3:30 p.m. No cover. Lutz Branch Library, Lutz<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moreanartscenter.org\/classes\/introduction-to-joomchi-with-stasha-mcknight\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Introduction to Joomchi with Stasha McKnight<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 1:30 p.m. $80. Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/moreanartscenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">moreanartscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open House with the Largo Historical Society Saturday, Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. Historic Feed Store and Museum, Largo. <a href=\"http:\/\/largoarts.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">largoarts.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/sewing-machine-101-with-carolyn-kospender-21853109\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sewing Machine 101 with Carolyn Kospender<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 12 p.m. $60. Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/moreanartscenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">moreanartscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/4th-annual-viva-speakeasy-soiree-21598131\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4th Annual \u00a1VIVA! Speakeasy Soir\u00e9e<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 6:30 p.m. $35 &amp; up. J.C. Newman Cigar Company, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/ybormuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ybormuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jewelry Making Workshop Sunday, Nov. 8. 1:30 p.m. $38.50. Aspirations Winery, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/aspirationswinery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aspirationswinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dungeons &amp; Dragons Dicemaking Monday, Nov. 9. 6 p.m. No cover with registration; waitlist open. East Community Library at SPC, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/myclearwaterlibrary.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">myclearwaterlibrary.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Philip\u2019s War 1675-1676: Causes &amp; Consequences Monday, Nov. 9. 1 p.m. No cover. Largo Public Library, Largo. <a href=\"http:\/\/largopubliclibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">largopubliclibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gouache Workshop with Janie Haskins Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 10-11. 9:30 a.m. $225. DRV Gallery, Gulfport. <a href=\"http:\/\/drvgallery.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">drvgallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/the-great-war-world-war-1-the-original-veterans-day-with-alan-kay-21709440\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Great War: World War I, The Original Veterans Day with Alan Kay<\/a> Tuesday, Nov. 10. 2 p.m. No cover. East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor. <a href=\"http:\/\/eastlakelibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eastlakelibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Thinker\u2019s Haven Discussion Group Tuesday, Nov. 10. 1 p.m. No cover. Seminole Community Library, Seminole<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonsai &amp; Brews Wednesday, Nov. 11. 7 p.m. $80. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6th Annual CAC Florida Climate Conference Thursday, Nov. 12. 9 a.m. $109 &amp; up. Selby Auditorium at USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus, Sarasota. <a href=\"http:\/\/theclimateadaptationcenter.networkforgood.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theclimateadaptationcenter.networkforgood.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/revolutionary-remembrance-painting-toy-soldiers-workshop-21674202\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Revolutionary Remembrance: Painting Toy Soldiers Workshop<\/a> Thursday, Nov. 12. 6 p.m. $15. Dunedin History Museum, Dunedin. <a href=\"http:\/\/dunedinmuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dunedinmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writer\u2019s Workshop | Experimental Poetry Thursday, Nov. 12. 5:30 p.m. $20; $10 for members. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/mfastpete.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mfastpete.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MARKETS &amp; RETAIL\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/briar-creek-phase-i-bazaar-nov-6th-5-7pm-and-nov-7th-9am-12-100-briar-creek-blvd-safety-harbor-21874155\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Briar Creek Phase I Bazaar Community Sale<\/a> Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7. 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. No cover. 100 Briar Creek Boulevard, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Plant Market Pop-up Friday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m. No cover. Common Dialect Beerworks, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/thecactusmoon.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thecactusmoon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OSHNA Neighborhood Yard Sale &amp; Rummage Sale Saturday, Nov. 7. 8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. Corner Club, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/oldseminoleheights.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oldseminoleheights.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/pirates-parrots-and-paradise-at-coachman-park-21765441\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pirates, Parrots &amp; Paradise<\/a> Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8. 11 a.m. No cover; VIP option available. Coachman Park, Clearwater. <a href=\"http:\/\/mypromotions.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mypromotions.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regalrailways.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Regal Railways Model Train Show &amp; Sale<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 9 a.m. $6: no cover for 12 and under. St. Jerome Catholic Church Parish Hall, Largo. <a href=\"http:\/\/regalrailways.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">regalrailways.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/st-pete-neighborhood-market-november-07-2026-21758009\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. Pete Neighborhood Market<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 10 a.m. No cover. The Chattaway, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WMNF\u2019s Annual Record &amp; CD Sale Saturday, Nov. 7. 11 a.m. $5 credits available in advance. WMNF Broadcast Studios, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/wmnf.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wmnf.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Moon Makers Market Sunday, Nov. 8. 3 p.m. No cover. Allendale United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg. <a href=\"http:\/\/newmoonmakersmarket.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">newmoonmakersmarket.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NEWS &amp; PUBLIC AFFAIRS<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pinellas Dems District 60 November Meeting Monday, Nov. 9. 6:30 p.m. No cover with registration. Pinellas County Democratic Party Headquarters, St. Petersburg (Hybrid option available). <a href=\"http:\/\/pinellasdemocrats.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pinellasdemocrats.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monthly Meeting \u2013 District 59: Democracy in Action Tuesday, Nov. 10. 5:00 p.m. No cover with registration. Acropol Family Restaurant, Largo. <a href=\"http:\/\/pinellasdemocrats.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pinellasdemocrats.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Tampa Dems Election Celebration Party Tuesday, Nov. 10. 6:00 p.m. No cover for members; $10 for guests. Acropolis Greek Taverna, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/ntd.blue\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ntd.blue<\/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\">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\">PFLAG Wesley Chapel: Come Out for a Bite Second Monday of each month. 7 p.m. No cover. Rotating locations in Wesley Chapel\/Pasco County (check @pflagwesleychapel for monthly location)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equality Florida Community Phone-Banking Wednesdays. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. Brandon Christian Church, 910 Bryan Rd., Brandon<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag Queen Bingo feat. Stephanie Stuart Every second Wednesday. 7 p.m. $10. Emerald Coast Brewing Company, New Port Richey<\/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>SPORTS<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 Harvest Jam Saturday, Nov. 7. 10:30 a.m. No cover to spectate; $30 &amp; up to participate. Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa. <a href=\"http:\/\/skateparkoftampa.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">skateparkoftampa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/6th-annual-raise-a-racquet-fundraising-event-benefiting-the-svb-tennis-foundation-21553390\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">6th Annual \u2018Raise a Racquet\u2019 Fundraising Event benefiting the SVB Tennis Foundation<\/a> Saturday, Nov. 7. 5:30 p.m. $80. Mouratoglou Academy of Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills. <a href=\"http:\/\/svbtennisfoundation.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">svbtennisfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notre Dame v Miami Watch Party Saturday, Nov. 7. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Mary Margaret\u2019s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Springboks vs Italy (Watch party) Saturday, Nov. 7. 7:30 a.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/south-florida-bulls-football-vs-memphis-tigers-college-football-21457160\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">South Florida Bulls Football vs Memphis Tigers<\/a> Thursday, Nov. 12. 8 p.m. $26 &amp; up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/altnewsfoundation.org\/cl-tampa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pitch in to help make the Tampa Bay Journalism Project a success.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/tampa-newslettersignup-page\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAiECLjru3gB6BLYKOKFLfkVZsqFAgKIhAi467t4AegS2CjihS35FWb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbreak.com\/@c\/1599764?s=01\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NewsBreak<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/CreativeLoafingTampa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reddit<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cltampabay\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cltampabay\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/cltampabay.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BlueSky<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"collection-link has-small-font-size\">This article appears in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/collections\/oct-29-nov-04-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oct. 29 \u2013 Nov. 04, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Paper Seahorse co-founder Tona Bell Credit: Courtesy \/ The Paper Seahorse The 200 block of South Tampa\u2019s&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446477,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136,72020],"class_list":["post-446476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news","tag-things-to-do-in-tampa-bay"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=446476"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446476\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=446476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=446476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=446476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}