John Hampson of Nine Days -- the band behind 2000's "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" -- plays Skipper's Smokehouse, the longtime outdoor tiki-bar concert grounds under the oaks in North Tampa. An outdoor general-admission show, fine for all ages with parents along; it's a bar venue, so expect an adult crowd. Good to know: Skipper's ... Read more
A free weekly language exchange at Common Dialect Beerworks in Seminole Heights -- Spanish speakers and Spanish learners pull up chairs together over a beer and trade conversation practice, no class structure or fee involved. Good for any level -- a relaxed, no-pressure way to learn conversational Spanish if you're starting from scratch, or to ... Read more
The Revivalists are Grammy-nominated and still best known for "Wish I Knew You," the kind of song that became a bigger hit years after it first came out than it was on release. Jannus Live is an outdoor courtyard venue in downtown St. Pete -- a different, more intimate setting than a Tampa arena show.A ... Read more
DragonForce is playing their RIAA Gold-certified album "Inhuman Rampage" start to finish for the first time ever, 20 years after it came out -- that's the album with "Through the Fire and Flames," the hardest song in Guitar Hero III's library at 3,722 notes. Ensiferum and Rhapsody of Fire open.A power metal show, fine for ... Read more
Sting -- 17-time Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, former Police frontman -- plays the Hard Rock Event Center on his 3.0 Tour, pulling from his solo catalog and his Police-era hits alike. An arena-style concert, fine for teens and up, a late school night for younger kids. Good to know: Hard Rock ... Read more
A free weekly language exchange at Common Dialect Beerworks in Seminole Heights -- Spanish speakers and Spanish learners pull up chairs together over a beer and trade conversation practice, no class structure or fee involved. Good for any level -- a relaxed, no-pressure way to learn conversational Spanish if you're starting from scratch, or to ... Read more
The defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes make their only regular-season visit to Benchmark International Arena this season -- a measuring-stick game for the Bolts against the team that currently holds the Cup. National broadcast on TNT/truTV. An NHL game, fine for families -- arena concourse has standard kid-friendly sections, a late night for very ... Read more
A Black Friday-morning drop-off -- kids 5-12 get supervised aquatic activities and exhibit time while parents get four kid-free hours, no PTO required. Built specifically as a kids' program; not for parents to attend. Good to know: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, 9am-1pm. $50 per child; register ... Read more
USF closes out its regular season, and its final full season at Raymond James Stadium, against Tulane. Kickoff is set for either noon or 3:30pm, announced closer to the date in the standard TV selection window -- check the Bulls' schedule before you head out. Good to know: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry ... Read more
Two titans of Latin music share one bill -- Olga Tañón, "La Mujer de Fuego," one of merengue and tropical pop's biggest stars, alongside El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, a salsa institution that's been performing since the 1960s. It's being billed as one of the year's biggest Latin shows to hit Tampa.A big dance-focused ... Read more