Tampa Top 10 - June 2025

METALLICA M72 TOUR

June 6 & 8 at Raymond James Stadium. Two different setlists with two different bands opening each night. Played in the round on the 50-yard line. Purchase a one-day or two-day ticket. June 6 with Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills. June 8 with Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies. raymondjamesstadium.com

2ND SATURDAY ARTWALK

June 14 from 5 – 9 p.m. On the second Saturday of every month, the Central Arts District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District, Uptown Arts District, Deuces Live District, Edge District, and Waterfront Arts District come together as one arts destination with many venues hosting their latest exhibit. stpeteartsalliance.org

SHUCKED

June 3 – 8 at the Straz Center. This musical comedy follows Maizy, a young woman who leaves Cob County to find help to save her hometown’s corn. She encounters a “corn doctor” in the big city who has a plan to exploit the desperate farmers. “Shucked” is the Tony Award–winning musical comedy that The Wall Street Journal calls, “flat out hilarious!” strazcenter.org

WU-TANG CLAN

With Run The Jewels on June 10, 8 p.m. at Amalie Arena. This is the “Wu-Tang Forever – The Final Chamber” tour. The band developed East Coast hip hop and hardcore hip hop styles. Their lyrics “contain a mix of kung fu, comic book, and mafioso pop culture references, along with a dose of mystical 5% teachings.” amaliearena.com

GIANTS, DRAGONS, & UNICORNS

Throughout June at MOSI. Through amazing displays and interactive experiences, you’ll discover how narwhal tusks became unicorn horns and how dinosaur fossils inspired the creation of griffins. You’ll also uncover the mysteries of sea serpents, fire-breathing dragons, and towering giants from cultures across the globe. mosi.org

SURREAL PET PORTRAITS

June 10, 6 – 9 p.m. at the Dali Museum. Memorialize your furry friend with a colorful portrait. Learn how to use a value scale and “paint by numbers” to create a unique and colorful pet portrait. Tickets must be purchased in advance along with pet photos sent to the instructor before class. thedali.org

LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL

June 6 – 29 at Stageworks Theatre. This show will make you feel like you’re front and center, witnessing Billie Holiday, the jazz legend herself. The play takes place in March of 1959 at a run-down bar in South Philadelphia, where Holiday performs her songs while charming the audience. stageworkstheatre.org

JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL

June 21, 3 – 9 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. This festival is a family-friendly, educational, and empowering experience for the community! Enjoy live DJs, dance performances, musical guests, a KidZone, and so much more! Shop from retail vendors, community resource booths, and a variety of food vendors. roctheblockinc.com

PAINTING WITH ORANGUTANS

Sundays in June at 8:30 a.m. at ZooTampa. This behind-the-scenes experience features the iconic Bornean Orangutan. Collaborate on a painting with an orangutan and take home your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Open to ages five and up. All participants require a ticket, Zoo admission is included. zootampa.org

ST. PETE PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL

June 28, North & South Straub Park. The largest Pride Festival in Florida brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to enjoy the parade, national and local entertainers on the main stage, and hundreds of local vendors, food purveyors, artists, and community partners. stpetepride.org