This isn't New York City or Los Angeles, but the Bay area has a decent offering of bars and clubs for those travelers who like cruising around after dark. Some places, such as Beach Nutts and Yucatan Liquor Stand, don't even charge a cover. The nightlife in the area is also marked by high-quality theatrical productions and occasional big-name performers at places like the Sun Dome or Tampa Stadium. If you want the hottest action, you'll find it in Ybor (E-bore) City, Tampa own Latin Quarter.
The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center - a huge, four-theater complex, is a great place to go for Broadway plays, concerts, operas, and special events.
1010 MacInnes Place
813-229-STAR
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The Tampa Stadium - with its 74,296 seats, frequently plays host to today's biggest acts.
4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
813-872-7977
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The USF Sun Dome - is another place to go to catch some of today's most popular touring artists. Located on the University of South Florida campus.
4202 E. Fowler Ave.
813-974-3111
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Skipper's Smokehouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar - serves live reggae, blues, and zydeco in addition to dinner. A very popular hotspot, Skipper's is almost constantly filled. Open Tues, We, Sat-Sun. 6:30pm-11pm, Friday 8-11pm. Cover $3-8, but may be more for special events.
910 Skipper Rd.
813-971-0666
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The Mystery Cafe - presents a murder-mystery dinner show on Friday and Saturday at the Wyndham Harbor Island Hotel. Audience participation is encouraged. $29.95 covers the show and dinner.
725 S. Harbor Island Blvd
813-935-0846
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Blues Ship - features live bands playing jazz, reggae, and blues in a laid-back, informal atmosphere. Most shows start a 8:30 pm Tues.-Sun. Cover charge $2-5.
1910 E. 7th Ave
813-248-6097
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Brass Mug Pub - is a pub presenting heavy metal and other rock n' roll music nightly. Located near the University of South Florida, the pub also has darts, pool, and video games. A jam session is held every Monday. Cover $3.
E. Fletcher Ave.
813-972-8152
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Brothers Lounge - playing pure jazz, has made it on the Tampa music scene for two decades. Tuesday through Saturday, it's open until 2:30am. Cover $1-3.
501 W. Kennedy Blvd
813-286-8882
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Jazz Cellar - houses the Jazz Cellar Underground Orchestra. Jazz fans from all over flock to this Ybor City club in the heart of Tampa's Latin Quarter. Performances given Thurs-Sat. 9pm-2am. Cover $2-3.
1916 N. 14th St.
813-248-1862
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Side Splitters Comedy Club - showcases professional stand-up routines on most nights. Northwest of downtown, Side Splitters charges a $6-8 cover. Shows are at 8:30pm Tues-Thurs. and at 8 and 10:30pm Friday and Saturday.
12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway
813-960-1197
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The Comedy Works - has a dynamic program of live comedy Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday at 8pm. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 and 10:15pm. $5-10 cover.
3447 W. Kennedy Blvd.
813-875-9129
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The Off-Center Theater - housed in the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, is dedicated to a range of area artists presenting music, dance, comedy, poetry, and film. Tickets $3-$12.
1010 MacInnes Place
813-221-1001
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The Tampa Theater - is regarded as the crown jewel of the Franklin Street Mall. Built in 1926, this restored theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a diverse film program in addition to special events and concerts. Tickets are $5.25 adult, $4 seniors, $2.25 children 2-12; $3.25 adults and seniors on Tues. and at weekend matinees; upwards of $15 for special events.
711 Franklin Street
813-223-8981
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The Warehouse Theater - in Ybor City, features a variety of shows by contemporary playwrights and other performing artists. Tickets run anywhere from $10.50 to $12.50.
112 S. 12th St.
813-223-3076
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Yucatan Liquor Stand - features music from pop to reggae, country, and alternative in a beach-bar atmosphere. No cover. Drinks cost $1 and up. Open nightly until 3am.
4811 W. Cypress St
813-289-8454
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This isn't New York City or Los Angeles, but the Bay area has a decent offering of bars and clubs for those travelers who like cruising around after dark. Some places, such as Beach Nutts and Yucatan Liquor Stand, don't even charge a cover. The nightlife in the area is also marked by high-quality theatrical productions and occasional big-name performers at places like the Sun Dome or Tampa Stadium. If you want the hottest action, you'll find it in Ybor (E-bore) City, Tampa own Latin Quarter.
