Sorry I missed you guys last week! I hope that you all came through the storm with as little inconvenience as possible. If you have extra non-perishable supplies left over from the storm or would like to volunteer or donate to help our neighbors to the south, Feeding TampaBay is a reputable resource. Find more info @ https://www.feedingtampabay.org/ 

This should be a great weekend for beer & sunshine! Check out some of these local events & enjoy the weekend! 

THE FESTIVAL OF GEMUTLICHKEIT – OKTOBERFEST TAMPA 2022
Curtis Hixon Park will be transformed into the cities largest Biergarten for 3 full days this weekend. Live music, dancing, dirndls, lederhosen, and the bratwurst and schnitzel your heart desires! A full authentic Bavarian food hall will be available, as well as a variety of Oktoberfest style beers are offered around the festival grounds. Also a  wide range of custom-crafted, Outrageous Bavarian Games for all! This is a 21+ event, but kids can gain entrance with parent. Tickets & info @ https://www.oktoberfesttampa.com/
 
TAMPA RIVERWALK OKTOBERFEST
Your Tampa Markets is producing this fun for the entire family fall celebration on the Riverwalk featuring talented craftspeople, artists, and local area business owners. You can experience live music, food trucks, artist meetings, foodie meetings, kids activities, healthy lifestyle products & even pet foods & accessories! Happening 10am-6pm Saturday at Water Works Park

STRAZ CENTER BLOCK PARTY
The Straz Center is kicking off the blockbuster 2022-2023 season with a FREE celebration of the arts in Tampa Bay. Expect live music, dance, circus, visual art, local artisans, food, libations and more. See performances on all of the outdoor stages and in front of the Patel Conservatory. This is free to the public and happening Sunday from 3-6pm.

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS SUNDAY MORNING MARKET
It’s back!!! Since taking a hiatus most of the summer and finally finding a place to set their roots, the Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market will be this weekend at the SHUMC – 6001 Central. Hopefully all of the great vendors and maybe even some new ones! Sunday 12-4pm

HYDE PARK VILLAGE ART FAIR
Looking for another outdoor event this weekend? The Hyde Park Village Art Fair is happening Saturday & Sunday from 10am-5pm. If nothing you’ll know what the traffic is all about if you find yourself down there! Might as well stop and stroll! 

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:

Michael Colyar headlines this weekend @tampaimprov

Steve Trevino performs Friday & Saturday evening.  Matt Rife takes the stage on Sunday @sidesplitterscomedy

Here’s the other local details

FRIDAY, 10/7
Other Half Spotlight – 11am @AngryChairBrewing

Sunset Paddle Happy Hour – 6pm Urban Kai @armatureworks_tampa

The Joey Tenuto Band – 7pm @tampashuffle 

Vinyl Courtyard Session w/ Deejay Kellan @ New World Biergarten 10/7/22 – 7:30pm @newworldbrewery

Fiddler and the Crossroads – 9pm @ellasfolkartcafe

SATURDAY, 10/8
Monster & Sea 24 Hour Paddle for Cancer – 6am @armatureworks_tampa ##GREATCAUSE##

Oktoberfest in the Beer Garden! – 12pm @c1949

Full Moon Paddle with Urban Kai – 7pm  Urban Kai @armatureworks_tampa

Same Day Delivery Orchestra – 7pm @tampashuffle 

Guianna @ New World Biergarten 10/8/22 – 7:30pm @newworldbrewery

DJ CUB // Indie at Indie! – 8pm @indieseminoleheights

Eric Lindell & The Natural Mystics – 8pm @skipperssmokehouse

The Haunting at Gozadera – 8:30pm @newworldbrewery

SUNDAY, 10/9
Yoga on the Lawn – 9:30am @armatureworks_tampa

House of Yoga Does MC Yogi Mix – 11am @luckycatyoga

Second Sunday Market + Art Walk: Fall Edition – 11am @armatureworks_tampa

Crafts with Ms. Kate – Halloween Edition – 11am @armatureworks_tampa

Katara + Dionysus (Live Music Brunch) – 1pm @tampashuffle

Sunday Service @ Southern Brewing – 2pm @Southernbrewing

Lucky #13, Independent’s 13th Anniversary –  6pm @indieseminoleheights

Sam Farmer @ New World Biergarten 10/9/22 – 6:30pm @newworldbrewery