Events

The Tampa Bay International Auto Show rolls into the Tampa Convention Center Nov. 16-18, bringing more than 350 new 2019 model cars, trucks and SUVs.

You’ll need plenty of napkins at this year’s Ribfest, a three-day charity food and music fundraiser held Nov. 9-11 at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park.

How’s this for a cool event: local beers, food, shuffleboard, bocce ball, and a dozen artists and musicians, all at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tampa Pig Jig started as a friendly backyard barbecue competition, but has grown into an event that draws more than 6,000 people together through friendly competition, food, drinks and live music.

The fourth annual SHINE Mural Festival returns to St. Petersburg on Oct. 6-14. The project, which is organized by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, showcases the power of art by inviting local and global artists to reinvent public areas.

Preserve the ‘Burg’s popular Movies in the Park is back. Each Thursday night, enjoy a free movie in downtown St. Petersburg’s North Straub Park.

Break out your lederhosen for Oktoberfest Tampa, a three-day celebration of German culture Oct. 12-14 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Ever wanted to learn about St. Petersburg’s past? Preserve the ‘Burg’s guided historic walking and bike tours take guests on detailed tours around the city to learn its rich history.

PARC’s Top Chefs event on Sept. 15 is a fun, food-filled event for a good cause.

If you had a blast at the Tampa Bay Comic Con, you’ll love Gulfport’s annual GeckoFest on Sept. 1.

With everything from unbearable heat to heavy rain, it isn’t always ideal to be outside in the Tampa Bay area during the summer. Some indoor activity suggestions:

Craft beer meets ancient art this month at The Beer Project at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Brewers of all stripes are crafting small-batch beers inspired by ancient mosaics specially for the occasion. Tickets for each day (including 2-day passes) are on sale.

Show your patriotic pride on Independence Day in Tampa Bay. Visit the Tampa Red, White and Blue Festival in Channelside’s Cotanchobee Park from 2 to 7 p.m. to hear live music, get a taste of Southern dishes and view a local artist showcase.

Next week, thousands of people will descend on downtown St. Petersburg for St. Pete Pride’s 2018 Pride Weekend. There are plenty of events to attend, all leading up to this year’s Pride Parade on Saturday, June 23.

News junkies and students of American politics, mark your calendar for June 14. CNN’s Jake Tapper is coming to St. Petersburg to talk about politics and his new political thriller novel, “The Hellfire Club.”

Memorial Day means more than an extended holiday weekend. It’s a time to remember those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces.

Co-working spaces are popping up everywhere, literally. Now, pop-up co-working is the latest response to the co-working movement, where individuals can work in shared spaces like book stores, vacant storefronts or even parks at certain days and times. 

The Tampa Bay area will host Navy Week, which brings Navy personnel to cities throughout the country to raise awareness about the Navy and its mission, in mid-May.

Movies in the Park is back! Hosted by Preserve the ‘Burg, this season’s movies are “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “Father of the Bride,” “Back to the Future” and “Batman” (with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson).

Bring your budding Monets and O’Keeffes to Painting in the Park on Sunday, April 29, at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.

The Green Thumb Festival in St. Petersburg is known as one of the best horticulture festivals in Florida.

While the Keep America Beautiful organization works year-round to beautify communities, April serves as the official celebration as it recognizes national Keep America Beautiful Month.

Grammy Award-winning blues artist Buddy Guy was 7 when he taught himself to play guitar on a handmade two-string diddly bow. In his 30s, he jammed with Jimi Hendrix. And now, at 81, he returns for a fifth time to the Tampa Bay Blues Festival.

If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early, here’s a fun pet-friendly alternative:

The Sant’ Yago Knight Parade, presented by MOR, is returning on Feb. 10 with the sparkles and lights that make it the largest illuminated parade in the Southeast.

St. Pete Preservation is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new brand. The organization is becoming Preserve the ‘Burg, reflecting how it takes an active role in preserving the city’s historic charm.

Localtopia, St. Petersburg’s largest community celebration of all things local, returns for its fifth year. The event showcases nearly 200 businesses and community organizations, from Mazzaro’s Italian Market to Body Electric Yoga to Tampa Bay Waterkeeper.

Where do you play in Tampa Bay? A new nonprofit wants to know.

Monster Energy Supercross, the most competitive off-road motorcycle racing championship in the world, returns to Tampa for the first time in nearly 20 years.

The 10th annual Sustainable Buzz returns to the Straz Center on Nov. 16 with over 30 restaurants and local breweries offering tastings and live music from one of Tampa’s favorite bands, The Black Honkeys.