Whether you're in the mood for a stadium concert, a free afternoon with local authors, or something totally unexpected like a competitive mahjong night, Tampa Bay has no shortage of ways to fill your week. Here's a look at what's happening around the area right now.
- The big one: Bruno Mars, the Bucs, and Howl-O-Scream are all converging on Tampa Bay this weekend, making it one of the most loaded lineups of the season.
- Need a full rundown? This weekend's guide covers everything from literary festivals and comic cons to rodeos and live music across the region.
- The holiday stretch keeps giving — Tampa Bay's Labor Day weekend guide rounds up rodeos, Comic Con, free concerts, and a literary festival all in one place.
- For the big-ticket crowd, free waterfront concerts, Chance the Rapper, and college football headline a packed holiday lineup across the bay area.
- St. Pete's FloridaRAMA is hosting its first-ever literary festival, gathering 30+ local authors and artists for a free-with-admission afternoon event.
- Earlier this week, comic cons, rodeos, and a horror park opening night kept Tampa Bay busy — catch anything you might have missed.
- On a smaller but no less charming note, Tampa's Red Eye Mahjong Club grew from a living room hobby into a 40-player community — and it meets on Tuesdays.
Whatever your speed this week, Tampa Bay has something worth getting out for. Check back for more local coverage as the week unfolds.
