ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Oct. 3, 8 pm at the Mahaffey Theater. Join the original ‘Magenta’ – Patricia Quinn – for a screening of the original unedited movie. See the memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more! themahaffey.com
TALL TALES OF OLD FLORIDA
Oct. 19. 6:45 pm at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Storytellers talk about a few of Florida’s unexplained oddities. A little scary, a little funny, and always family- friendly. Advance online ticket purchase required. crackercountry.org
THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN
Oct. 1 – Nov. 10 at the Straz. Starring Dan Fogler only Oct. 1-20. Based on the Executive Producer of the Batman films, Michael Uslan’s memoir of the same title, this is a comedy about one man’s vision that became a national phenomenon. strazcenter.org
TAMPA PIG JIG
Oct. 19, 1 – 10 pm at Julian B. Lane Park. This year’s musical artists are Dierks Bentley, The Revivalists, Muscadine Bloodline, The Cadillac Three, and Greylan James for a full day of live music and barbecue. tampapigjig.com
TAMPA TERRORS GHOST TOUR
Everyday in October at 8 pm. Walk Tampa’s haunted streets on a guided ghost tour that will expose the history and spine-tingling hauntings in the shadows of the lightning capital of North America. Tours are one hour, walking one mile. tampaterrors.com
FALL PLANT SALE
Oct. 12 & 13 from 9 am – 3 pm at the USF Botanical Gardens. Vendors at this event are commercial growers and local clubs from throughout the state and are expert growers available to field your questions. usf.edu
DINING IN THE DARK
Oct. 4, 6 – 7:15 pm at Centre Club, Tampa. Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell. Guests will enjoy a secret 3-course menu that includes appetizer, main, and dessert. Tips and drinks not included. Ages 12+ only. feverup.com
GOREY STORIES
Oct. 23 – Nov. 17 at the Straz. A changed-up compilation of stories, poems, and limericks from the late, Edward Gorey. Full of wild creatures, weird characters, and humorous, horrid happenings, performed with music featuring live accompaniment. strazcenter.org
HARVEST DAYS
Every Saturday & Sunday from 10 am – 3 pm at Keel Farms. Fall fun for the whole family! No tickets necessary, free admission. Enjoy hayrides, corn maze, camel rides, a pumpkin patch, local vendors, kid zones, and seasonal wine & cider releases. keelfarms.com
GHOULISH GALA
Oct. 26, 6 – 9 pm at MOSI transformed into a haunted wonderland. Explore the museum after hours, participate in a costume contest, and eat candy (of course). Food and alcohol from Zydeco Brew Werks will be available for purchase. mosi.org
