Tampa Bay is turning it up this week with a little something for everyone — whether you're into live music, cold beer, roaring engines, or big cultural moments. Here's a look at what's happening around the region right now.
- The week is loaded from the jump: check out the full weekend roundup for Tampa Bay, covering everything from craft beer on Lightning ice to live music and more.
- The Tampa Bay Sports Commission previewed what's ahead on the local sports calendar, giving fans a look at big events coming to the region.
- Need even more ideas? A separate list of eight things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend includes a craft beer blowout on Lightning ice and a canine water park in Valrico.
- Tampa Theatre is undergoing a major renovation under new leadership — but the beloved downtown landmark isn't skipping a beat when it comes to programming.
- Music lovers have plenty of stages to choose from, with five live music picks spanning jazz, hip-hop, metalcore, psychedelic rock, and blues all hitting Tampa Bay this weekend.
- History is being made downtown as Sigma Gamma Rho hosts its 61st Boule in Tampa — the sorority's first return to the city since 1976, with thousands expected at the Convention Center.
- Coming up soon, Monster Jam Freestyle Mania brings a brand-new format to Benchmark International Arena, pairing massive trucks with FMX bikes over three August weekends.
- And if you're still catching up, the Tampa Bay events roundup from earlier this week has comedy nights and live concerts worth adding to your calendar.
However you like to spend your time, Tampa Bay is delivering this week — get out there and enjoy it.


