Kodak Black Collapses During Tampa Halloween Concert
The rapper collapsed on stage at the Benchmark International Arena during a Nightmare on Channelside performance on Saturday evening.
Tampa Entertainment News
For readers in Tampa, this page covers live events, the arts, pop culture, media trends and the business of entertainment. Reporting focuses on cultural happenings and the companies producing them.
Film
Tampa Council to Weigh $100,000 for Film Office
The city's council will consider renewing its annual contribution to Film Tampa Bay at its Thursday, November 5 meeting.
Music
Ruffus 4-tet Performs Debut Studio Concert in Tampa
The jazz quartet made its live debut at the WUSF studio featuring original compositions.
Arts and Theater
Live Poll
Should local theaters invest in captioning technology to improve accessibility for hearing-impaired patrons?
Straz Center Introduces Captioning Glasses in Tampa
The venue is providing specialized wearable technology to improve accessibility for hearing-impaired theater patrons.
Other
Live Poll
Does having high-quality local food options make you more likely to attend professional sports games?
Buccaneers Feature Local Chefs in Stadium Series
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are highlighting signature dishes from local chefs at each home game this season.
Books
Poet Purabi Das Released The Quiet Becoming
The new poetry collection debuted during a literary gathering held in Tampa, Florida.
Tampa reporting spans live music and theater, arts festivals, media strategy and the business operations behind major venues. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of outdoor shows and touring acts, which often peak during cooler months. The relationship between private entertainment operators and municipal permitting processes remains a frequent subject.