Hey! It’s finally October and the weather is just right for getting outside! It’s all about the Gasparilla Music Festival this weekend in and around the Heights. But there’s still lots to do in the neighborhood in between shows!
GMF LINEUP
This year’s festival is offering performances from about every genre throughout the weekend. Lot’s of pop, DJ’s & global EDM is on the slate for Friday evening. Matt & Kim and rapper Naz headline
Saturday’s line-up, but there are a number of great acts during the day. Check out the Preservation Jazz Hall Band for some authentic NOLA Dixieland jazz!
Sunday wraps up the show with Keller Williams and Govt Mule headlining! There are numeous acts worth checking out throughout the day!
Get the entire lineup at https://gasparillamusic.com/2021-lineup/
GMF GETTING THERE
The City’s Ft. Brooke, Poe & Madison lots will be open if you are thinking about driving. You can also take the trolly in from Ybor or the Water Taxi from Davis Island or Rick’s on the River and numerous points in between. They will even have a bike valet in front of Curtis Hixon Park if you would rather! Check out all of your options here!
GMF VENUE MAP
There will be 4 stages providing music throughout each day. Food & drink venues will also be present throughout the park. Here’s a venue map to help coordinate entry and where things are located.
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:
Check out some open mic comedy at Comics Night Out throughout this weekend @sidesplitterscomedy
Chris Porter headlines – various showings – this weekend @tampaimprov
Here’s the other local details
FRIDAY, 10/1
Sunset Happy Hour Paddle! 6pm Urban Kai @ Armature Works
Kingstate Tap Takeover! 7PM @C1949
DNA – LIVE ! 7pm @ @FrontPorchandBartsTavern
Kateri & James: Live At the Shuffle Yard 7:30pm @SuffleTampa
Kimmi Bitter @ New World Biergarten 9/24/21 – 7:30pm @newworldbrewery
Friends of Fil at Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe – Fri 9pm @ellasfolkartcafe
SATURDAY, 10/2
Saturday Morning Yoga at Corner Club Tampa 8:30am @cornerclubtampa
Wilfred Day – 12pm @AngryChairBrewing
Fifth Gear Band – LIVE ! 6pm @FrontPorchandBartsTavern
Crackerbillys @ New World 9/25/21 – 7:30pm @newworldbrewery
Live and Free: Prescribed Fire and The Former Contenders – 8pm @tampashuffle
Tony Tyler Trance + Tropico Blvd – 8pm @skipperssmokehouse
Born to Be Wild : A Burlesque Tribute to Rock N Roll @ New World Music Hall 9/25/21 8pm @newworldbrewery
SUNDAY, 10/3
Yoga on the Lawn – September 26th – 9:30am @armatureworks_tampa
House of Yoga Does Bruno Mars and Friends 11am @luckycatyoga
Brunch at Southern 11am @Southerbrewing
Rehab Brunch with Jackson Harpe Collective 1pm @tampashuffle
Oktoberfest @ New World Biergarten 9/26/21 2pm @newworldbrewery
Sunday Music Series Featuring Oskar & Julia 6:30pm @indieseminoleheights
