THE WAIT WAIT STAND-UP TOUR
Sept. 7, 7 pm at the Tampa Theatre. This is a night of stand-up comedy featuring some of Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me’s funniest panelists: Negin Farsad, Josh Gondelman, and Dulcé Sloan. Your host is veteran stand-up and Wait, Wait regular, Alonzo Bodden. tampatheatre.org
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Sept. 24, preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Sept. 27 they’re playing a preseason game against the Nashville Predators. The season begins on Oct. 12. Purchase tickets in advance. amaliearena.com
HOWL-O-SCREAM
Sept. 6 – Nov. 2 at Busch Gardens. Guests will interact with haunted houses, scare zones, watch sinister shows, and more. Horror lives in every dark corner, including the thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level. buschgardens.com
BUDDY GUY
Sept. 14 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Buddy Guy is a GRAMMY® award winner and Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Famer. He is one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of his generation, with a sound and style that embodies the traditions of classic Chicago blues with rock. rutheckerdhall.com
WAT TAMPA MARKET
Every Sunday from 9 am – 1 pm at the Wat Tampa Buddhist Temple. The market sells Thai food prepared by Temple members. There are picnic tables by the river to enjoy the food with a great view. You don’t want to miss this. More info at wattampainenglish.com.
ART YARD SALE
Sept. 14, 9 am – 1 pm at the Morean Arts Center. Find great deals on art and miscellaneous items. Prices start at $1 and max out at $100. Along with Morean-owned items, you’ll meet local artists and pick up something from them as well. moreanartscenter.org
SCIENCE AFTER DARK
Sept. 13 at MOSI. Included with ticket are beer and wine selections, appetizers, and liquid nitrogen ice cream. Each event centers around hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, and demos specific to the theme of the evening. 18+ only. mosi.org
BONSAI AND BREWS
Sept. 25, 7 – 9 pm at Grand Central Brewing in St. Pete. You will learn the basics of bonsai before you pot your own and practice the pruning techniques, all while sipping on a cold one! Register at thunderstruckbonsai.com.
ART & ACES
Sept. 13, 8 – 11 pm at the Oxford Exchange. A night of entertainment, games, and philanthropy supporting the Tampa Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in the thrill of a tropical casino night, all while supporting the mission to make art accessible to the community. tampamuseum.org
RING OF FIRE
Sept. 25 – Oct. 20 at American Stage in St. Pete. A jukebox musical that’ll take you on a wild ride through the music of one of America’s most iconic singersongwriters, Johnny Cash. Though he is never impersonated, his life story is told through his music. americanstage.org
