This is why I live in Tampa! The weather is perfect this weekend! Check out these cool events happening in and around the Heights community!

REGGAE RISE UP FEST 2021
A LOT of my friends have been waiting for the return of this event featuring reggae music from across the country & internationally. Happens starting tonight and through the weekend at the Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete. General admission tix can be found online @ https://www.tixr.com/groups/reggaeriseup/events/reggae-rise-up-florida-festival-2021-23430 or at the onsite box office. 

5TH ANNUAL COUNTDOWN IMPROV FEST
Returning to the HCC Ybor Performing Arts Building in Ybor City this event features numerous comedy troupes from throughout the country. Happening tonight through Saturday. You can get weekend passes or nightly tickets @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-annual-countdown-improv-festival-tickets-162939312871

9TH ANNUAL FANTASMA FEST
Presented by the Ybor Merchant’s Association will take place on historic 7th Avenue with spooky outdoor family-friendly events. Happening Saturday from 3-6pm & is open to the public.

TAMPA BAY HOME SHOW
Looking for tips for that upcoming renovation, or just interested in recent décor trends? The Home Show is taking place this weekend at the Convention Center. The event features dozens of builders, remodelers, architects, landscapers, contractors and many more home improvement vendors. You can get entrance tickets for free @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-bay-home-show-tickets-158413273365

COMEDY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

There’s also plenty of opportunities to get a few laughs in and around the hood this weekend! Here’s some related events:

Dave Landau headlines – various showings –  this weekend @tampaimprov 

Steve Trevino headlines tonight thru Saturday @sidesplitterscomedy

Here’s the other local details

FRIDAY, 10/22

Creatures of the Night – 4pm @ZooTampa 

BLOOM ON FRANKLIN – Art and Entertainment Walk – 7pm @CafeHey

DNA – LIVE ! – 7pm @FrontPorchandBartsTavern

 Deb Ruby @ New World Biergarten – 7:30pm @newworldbrewery

Friends of Fil…Live, Free – 8pm @tampashuffle

Tire Fire + The Wandering Hours – 8pm @skipperssmokehouse

Crackerbillys at Ella’s – Fri 9pm @ellasfolkartcafe

SATURDAY,  10/23

Par-TEE on the Pier – 8am @armatureworks_tampa

Shuffle Trash – 9am @tampashuffle

Saturday Live DJs – 1pm @m.bird_tampa

Fifth Gear Band – LIVE ! – 6pm @FrontPorchandBartsTavern

Micah Madore @ New World Biergarten – 7:30pm @newworldbrewery

Little Sheba and the Shamans + Black Valley Moon @ New World Music Hall – 8pm @newworldbrewery

Jim Chambers Music Box Presents: Phrankie Bop – 8pm @skipperssmokehouse

SUNDAY, 10/24

House of Yoga Does Ed Sheeran and Friends Mix – 11am @luckycatyoga

FERN FEST – A Benefit for Michael Fernstrom – 1pm 11am @newworldbrewery

Sunday Funday – 2pm @m.bird_tampa

The Wandering Hours – 3pm @ellasfolkartcafe

Sunday Yin Yoga at Lucky Cat Yoga – 4:30pm @luckycatyoga

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers w/ Eddie 9v – 5pm @skipperssmokehouse

Lucky Cat Yoga in the Park 6pm @Curtis Hixon Park