Events &amp; Entertainment

Florida Diwali Fair – Festival of Lights

✨ Join us for the Florida Diwali Fair – Festival of Lights! ✨ 🌟 Experience the vibrant spirit of Diwali with our community mela! 🌟 Features: • Free parking for all attendees • Spectacular light & sound show • Fun kids zone with activities • Delicious food vendors serving Indian & global treats • Cultural performances & dance showcases • Shopping stalls with handmade crafts & gifts 📍 Venue: Sickles High School, 7950 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33626 📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM 🌐 Register/Tickets: https://urbancraftship.com/entry-ticket/festival-of-lights-2026/ (Early bird tickets from $6) 🌐 Website: https://floridadiwalimela.com/ 📩 Contact: floridadiwalimela@gmail.com | 813-466-2733 Don't miss this celebration of light, culture, and community! 🎉

Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 PM · Tampa

El Parche: Colombia Se Baila!

🎉 Y OTRA VEZ TOCO REPETIR!! La SEXTA edición de esta auténtica fiesta de cuadra para celebrar la cultura de nuestra querida Colombia! 🇨🇴 📍 Venue: The Wynwood Marketplace, Miami 📅 Date: August 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: All day event (ends August 30, 2026) 🌐 Register/Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-parche-colombia-se-baila-tickets-1995244595295 ¡No te lo pierdas! Ven y baila al ritmo de Colombia. 🎶💃

Sat, Aug 29, 4:00 AM · Miami

Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta

🎉 Let’s fiesta! Back by popular demand (and hunger), the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta is rolling into Lykes Gaslight Park the first Wednesday of every month from 11am to 2pm. Join us for truckloads of local favorites and food that goes the extra mile. (Literally!) 🌮🍔🍕 ¡Vámonos de fiesta! Debido a su popularidad (y hambre), el Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta hará una parada en el parque de Lykes Gaslight el primer miércoles de cada mes desde las 11am a las 2pm. Acompáñanos y disfruta de los mejores sabores sobre ruedas de la ciudad. 🌶️🌽🍴 📍 Venue: Lykes Gaslight Park, Tampa, FL 📅 Date: First Wednesday of every month (Next: September 2, 2026) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 🌐 Register/Tickets: https://www.tampa.gov/node/179631 🙏 Thank you to the City of Tampa for sponsoring this event. 🚚 Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Tampa Downtown Partnership!

Wed, Sep 2, 3:00 PM · Tampa

Rock the Park

🎸 Rock the Park is a FREE monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres! Held at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on the first Thursday of each month, this event is a 15+ year partnership between the Tampa Downtown Partnership & Brokenmold Entertainment. 📅 Upcoming Dates (all at 6pm): - February 5, 2026: EMO NIGHT!! Featuring Bad Bad Things, BILL, Pet Lizard, hosted by Mr. Mes. Food by JAM DISH (authentic Jamaican) & “Boy Named Sous” - March 5, 2026 - April 2, 2026 - May 7, 2026 - June 4, 2026 - July 2, 2026 - August 6, 2026 - September 3, 2026 - October 1, 2026 - November 5, 2026 - December 3, 2026 📍 Venue: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa 🌐 Register/Tickets: Free entry, no registration required. For more info: https://www.tampa.gov/node/179871

Thu, Sep 3, 10:00 PM · Tampa

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Tampa Bay Comic Convention 2026

🎉 Tampa Bay Comic Convention 2026 🎉 📍 Venue: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa 📅 Date: September 4, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM EDT 🌐 Register/Tickets: https://www.tampa.gov/node/187296 💥 Get ready for a day of comics, cosplay, creators, and community at the entire Tampa Convention Center!

Fri, Sep 4, 11:00 AM · Tampa

Taste of AfriKin: African & Caribbean Food Festival

🍽️ Get ready for a flavorful journey at the Taste of AfriKin: African & Caribbean Food Festival, part of Miami Spice 2026! This Labor Day weekend, immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of 15 countries. 🌍 🔥 Don't miss the exciting Jollof rice Cook-Off and enjoy live performances by the Rozz Parker Band! 🎶 📍 Venue: Scott Galvin Community Center, North Miami 📅 Date: September 6, 2026 ⏰ Time: All day event (Labor Day weekend) 🌐 Register/Tickets: Get your tickets here Come and celebrate the vibrant flavors of Africa and the Caribbean. See you there! 🎉

Sun, Sep 6, 4:00 AM · North Miami

R&B -N- EAT

🎶 Get ready for a night of soulful vibes and delicious bites at R&B -N- EAT! Presented by LOUD ON 7TH MUSIC FESTIVAL, this event combines good food with live R&B performances, followed by a DJ spinning the best R&B tracks to get you on the dance floor. 🍽️💃 📍 Venue: Bello, Tampa 📅 Date: September 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: All day event (starts Sep 9, ends Sep 10) 🌐 Register/Tickets: Get your tickets here Don't miss out on this unique fusion of music and cuisine! See you there! 🎤✨

Wed, Sep 9, 4:00 AM · Tampa

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Supercharge Your Day Job with Artificial Intelligence

🤖 Ready to take your productivity to the next level? Join us for an interactive workshop on leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) in your daily work! Whether you're new to AI or have dabbled with ChatGPT, this session will show you how to harness AI tools like Copilot to work smarter, not harder. 📅 Date: September 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET) 📍 Venue: Virtual (Online) In this workshop, you will: ✅ Understand how large language models work and their strengths & weaknesses ✅ Learn to access UCF's 'Safe' AI (Copilot) ✅ Master basic prompt engineering techniques ✅ Discover when to use AI and when to avoid it ✅ Apply AI to make everyday tasks faster and easier ✅ Explore 'co-creating' with AI and what tasks are best left to humans 🔗 Register here: https://events.ucf.edu/event/4157029/supercharge-your-day-job-with-artificial-intelligence/ Don't miss this opportunity to boost your skills! See you there! 🚀

Mon, Sep 14, 4:00 PM · Orlando