The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival's Music Fest takes over Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park April 25–26 with national and local acts, vendor villages and family programming.

Tom McCarthy has staged a star‑studded shoot at the Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach; local extras and period vehicles are being sought for scenes April 6–8.

A downtown St. Pete block went bright pink as local muralists turned the Ventnor Apartments into a temporary public-art gallery ahead of demolition for a Roche Bobois tower. Public voting runs through April 12.

Next Saturday Tampa’s Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival fills Curtis Hixon with performances, food and vendors — free and open to all.

Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach opens March 27 with a 24,000‑sq‑ft sand exhibit, concerts and family programming across a 17‑day run.

Bill Edwards will step down in May, and the Mahaffey's management is unsettled after the city received only one bid. Officials are reviewing that lone proposal while the city plans to operate the venue short‑term.

Tampa Theatre will close its main auditorium this spring for a months‑long restoration as the nonprofit races to finish repairs and modern upgrades in time for its 100th birthday. The work is backed by public funds and private donors.

The Woodson Museum is renovating its Jordan Park home after plans for a new building tied to the Rays' stalled stadium fell apart. The museum repurposed a $1M grant and expects to reopen this spring.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces a diverse November event lineup, including comedy, symphonies, ballet, classic rock, and Latin jazz performances.

Hillsborough County's Solid Waste Management Department invites students in grades 3-12 to enter their annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Art Contest, emphasizing small actions that have a big impact on the environment.

"Kress Contemporary" showcases six local artists' work funded by Hillsborough County's art grants, reflecting Ybor City's cultural diversity. The exhibit is free and runs until November 5.

Author Mary Roach will discuss her book "Fuzz" at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on November 1, as announced by Hillsborough County Public Library.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center's season began with over 3,000 attendees at its Arts Festival, featuring a variety of performances and interactive activities.