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Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix.

Remy Washington, a Black man and widower, has inherited both a drive-in movie theater and the responsibility of raising Pup, his late husband’s straight, white teenage son. The two forge a strong bond around a shared love of classic American monster movies, but when Remy discovers Pup has been tormenting a gay classmate, their relationship begins to fracture, and the real horrors surface.

Beneath the flickering glow of the drive-in screen, Monsters of the American Cinema becomes a haunting, funny, and unexpectedly tender tale of fatherhood and loss that the Los Angeles Times hails as “exhilarating.”

Swing into an evening of style, swagger, and timeless charm with Feeling Good, a high-energy celebration of modern crooners. From the timeless elegance of Sinatra and the smooth sophistication of Michael Bublé to the sparkle of Bette Midler and Lady Gaga, this show delivers silky vocals, irresistible rhythms, and captivating personality. Savor swingin’ favorites like “Come Fly With Me” and “It Had to Be You,” fresh hits like “Home” and “Moondance,” and delightfully cheeky numbers such as “Stuff Like That There” and “Me and Mrs. Jones.” Equal parts class and sass, Feeling Good will leave you – well – feeling good.

A comedic murder mystery, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair. An unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit six million dollars. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn...or else his uncle's gun-toting ex!

Join Villain Arts at the Tampa Convention Center this November 7th through 9th, and discover a world of ink, art, and self-expression. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your 31st, you’ve got plenty of options. Hundreds of tattoo artists will be in attendance, specializing in all different styles of tattoo. There will even be artists you’re already familiar with from their shows Ink Master and on VH1.

Come for the ink, stay for the entertainment: attendees will have their pick of the hours of live performances they can take in at the show, including unusual sideshow acts, dazzling burlesque, a circus performer, a clown, and even a contortionist archer. Plus, the high-flying, gravity defying beauty of stunning human suspension.

Browse amongst the many vendors selling unique wares, including bizarre oddities, beautiful clothing and jewelry, art prints and stickers and more! Enter a tattoo contest with your new or existing ink for the chance to take home a trophy! There’s no reason to delay; come to the Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival today!

Event Hours by Day are as Follows:
Fri Nov 7th 2pm-11pm
Sat Nov 8th 11am-11pm
Sun Nov 9th 11am-8pm

Join Wesley Chapel Theater Group for "War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast" by Joe Landry — a thrilling, live reimagining of the infamous 1938 broadcast that shook America!

Step back in time to 1938, when a radio drama shook the nation! War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast reimagines the legendary Orson Welles broadcast that famously convinced listeners an alien invasion was underway. With live sound effects, vintage microphones, and plenty of drama, this production captures the excitement and the chaos of that fateful night.

Tampa Bay’s number one family-friendly Halloween event, Creatures of the Night, returns eerier than ever this fall. Perfect for all ages, the frightful, fun-filled event features howling outdoor experiences, amusing shows, spooky characters, creepy culinary treats and much more on thirteen select nights through October 26!
This year’s event features a new colossal adventure, Mesozoic Mayhem, a bone-chilling scare zone where ancient beasts roam once more and chaos ensues after scientists tamper with nature. Guests encounter life-size dinosaurs, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and just the right amount of fright that proves that eerie fun never goes extinct.

Creatures of the Night takes place on 13 select nights in September and October from 4pm to 10pm.

Event nights are September 26 (members-only night), September 27, Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 17-19, and Oct. 24-26.

General admission tickets after 4PM are $29.95 (Friday & Sunday), $34.95 (Saturday), and can be purchased online at zootampa.org.

“Veteran’s Salute” Concert
With Chuck Seipp, Trumpet and Todd Fickley, Organist
Sunday, November 9, 4 PM
Custom musical arrangements of Americana classics and patriotic tunes will be accompanied by powerful videos for a Veteran’s Salute Concert at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 9 at 4 PM. This unique blend of music and video is presented by trumpeter Sergeant Major (retired) Chuck Seipp, and Washington D.C.’s National Presbyterian Church organist Todd Fickley.
Seipp is retired from a 32-year career as Concert Band Group Leader in The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own.” He performed at national, presidential, and historical world events, at concerts and special events in Washington, D.C. Additionally, he has toured and recorded with world–renowned organist Diane Bish, appearing regularly on her “Joy of Music” television series. Seipp is Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia and holds an undergraduate music education degree from The University of Kansas and masters and doctoral degrees in trumpet performance from The Catholic University of America.
Todd Fickley is equally comfortable at the podium, harpsichord, piano, and organ. His career spans over 35 years across the United States, Europe, and Israel.
First Presbyterian Church Concert Series events are free and open to the public. This concert is presented in partnership with the St. Petersburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

For more information on First Presbyterian Church Beach Drive Forums, Arts Connection and Concert Series events www.fpcstpete.com First Presbyterian Church is located at 701 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

Join Tampa Oratorio Singers as we begin our 2025-2026 season with a stirring performance of timeless choral classics including professional soloists, brass, and a double string quartet. This inspiring concert presents a journey through the great sacred masterworks of the choral tradition, featuring music from the Baroque to the 20th century. From Vivaldi and Bach through Barber and Verdi, and everything in between, these masterpieces form a sweeping panorama of sacred music—an evening of reverence, reflection, and radiant sound.

Music by Hans Krása, Libretto by Adolf Hoffmeister

(November 8 & 9, 2025)

Resilience, friendship and justice in this 1930s tale.
Written in the 1930s by Jewish Czech composer Hans Krása and originally performed by children at the Theresienstadt concentration camp during WWII, Brundibár is a tale about a sparrow, a cat and a wise dog who help Annette and Little Joe raise money to save their ailing mother, despite the evil plans of the wicked organ grinder Brundibár. A story of resilience, this opera has a history as moving as its story.

Performance Dates & Times:
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

This family-fun tradition Oct. 30 - Nov. 9 features exciting midway rides for all ages, all-new Thrill Circus, World of Magic, Firefighter Show, livestock shows, live music, Camel Kingdom, Goat Playground, exhibits, Farmer Sydney, Cowgirl Circus, Cowboy Camp, contests, vendors, a festive beer garden, favorite fair food and more.

Gate admission: $11 adults; $8 for K-12 students; $5 for ages 65+; free for kids 5 & younger

Daily Specials:
• Carload Thursdays (Oct 30. & Nov. 6): $50/vehicle for admission & unlimited rides (up to 8 legally seat-belted occupants)
• $2 Night (Oct. 31): Admission & rides are $2 each.
• $5 admission Nov. 3-5
• Free admission days for first responders, military, youth groups & more (see website)

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 Monday - Friday and $35 Saturday - Sunday.

Visit the website for paid events including a demo derby, truck and tractor pull, rodeo and goat yoga.

The fair opens at 5pm weekdays and noon Saturday - Sunday. The midway closes at 11pm Thursday - Saturday and Sun., Nov. 2 and at 10pm all other days.

More information: 813-737-3247 or https://HillsboroughCountyFair.com