9 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Flavor Fest - Friday

Flavor Fest's Friday session takes place at Crossover Church on East Fowler Avenue.

Friday, November 6, 2026 12:00 PM · Crossover Church, 1235 E Fowler Ave, Tampa

Music & Nightlife

TRAP Karaoke

A TRAP Karaoke night at The Ritz Ybor.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 PM · The Ritz Ybor, 1503 7th Ave., Tampa

La Mansion del Perreo

La Mansion del Perreo party night at The RITZ Ybor.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · The RITZ Ybor, Tampa

Backtrack Blues Band

Florida's longest-running blues band, a three-time Tampa Bay Music Awards winner, performs at New Tampa Performing Arts Center.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:00 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa

Arts & Culture

Ryan Sickler (Special Event)

Comedian Ryan Sickler performs a special event at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 PM · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Tampa Bay Symphony: Wild Kingdom And Swan Dreams

A Tampa Bay Symphony program spanning Leroy Anderson's The Waltzing Cat and Sy Brandon's Animalia in the first half.

Friday, November 13, 2026 8:00 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa

Family-Friendly

Fall Festival

A free fall festival at 14604 N Dale Mabry Highway.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 12:00 PM · 14604 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Creative Arts Theatre Company's Presents: The Wind in the Willows

A whimsical musical adaptation of the children's novel, following Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Mr. Toad; best for grades K-3.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:30 AM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa

Free Events

Art2Hearts: Community Painting Day for Pediatric Patients

A free community painting day benefiting pediatric patients.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00 PM · Safe & Sound, Tampa