Sophia Lowrie, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

A blonde woman sits on a bed with a wooden headboard, reading a magazine titled "A DOG'S BRAIN" with a picture of a terrier on the cover.

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project, Things to Do

Men I Trust plays two St. Petersburg concerts this month

As a lesbian, I don’t usually trust men—but I do trust indie outfit Men I Trust to bring a crowd.

by Sophia Lowrie November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Men I Trust plays two St. Petersburg, Florida concerts on Nov. 19-20, 2025.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa artist connects businesses to real-world whimsy with Little Door Club

Gabriel Tao is making Tampa Bay “Cozy AF” one little door at at time.

by Sophia Lowrie October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Seven musicians stand in a brightly lit studio, surrounded by instruments and tangled cords. Instruments visible include guitars, a drum kit, and a keyboard.

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

13 of the best Halloween concerts happening in Tampa Bay

The Venus, Brother Cephus, Emo Night Tampa’s covers special, and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Sophia Lowrie October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

An interior view of a grocery store aisle. Grey shelves are stocked with various food products, including breakfast cereals like Weetabix and Alpen, jars of jam and condiments, bottled drinks, and baking supplies. A string of Welsh flag bunting hangs across the top of the aisle.

St. Pete gets its own ‘Wee’ slice of Britain & Ireland with special grocery

by Sophia Lowrie October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

A DJ or performer stands triumphantly atop a large, colorful LED stage setup with their hands raised. Thick plumes of white and purple stage smoke erupt from the platform, illuminated by dark lighting in a concert venue at night.

Music

Pied Piper’s Haunted Carnival brings EDM stars to Tampa’s Armature Works this weekend

Steve Aoki & Rick Ross, Galantis and Sickick headline the waterfront festival.

by Sophia Lowrie October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

A low-angle, medium shot shows an outdoor concert with a band performing on a stage in front of a large crowd. Four musicians are on stage playing guitars and drums. Behind them, a large backdrop features palm trees and text reading "FROM VISITORS." A prominent red banner above the stage reads, "AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEACHES & SO MUCH MORE," with "ST PETE CLEARWATER" logos. An American flag flies on a pole to the right of the stage. The large audience in the foreground is seen from behind, facing the stage.

Food & Drink Events

John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to Madeira Beach for its 44th year this weekend

Its Halloween activities are back, too.

by Sophia Lowrie October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Pinellas residents can get free fresh groceries this Thursday

Food will be distributed at the Lealman Exchange.

by Sophia Lowrie October 21, 2025October 23, 2025

A close-up photograph of Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) performing live, playing a trumpet. He is wearing a black shirt, a beaded bracelet, and a silver necklace. The stage is filled with mist and dramatically lit with contrasting blue and orange light.

Clearwater Jazz Holiday tops Tampa Bay’s best live music happening Oct. 16-23

Tampa Pig Jig, Pre-Fest 9, Fangsgiving, and the Crooked Thumb Anniversary are all happening, too.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Sophia Lowrie October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

A head-and-shoulders portrait of an Indigenous man looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He has dark hair styled in two long braids that fall over his shoulders, a mustache, and is wearing a vibrant blue patterned collared shirt with vertical white stripes. He is adorned with long, dangling earrings and a red beaded necklace with a large, dark, cutout pendant. The background is a solid warm brown.

Arts & Entertainment

3 ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Tampa Bay

They were here first.

by Sophia Lowrie October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

A gourmet Neapolitan pizza with a thick, charred crust, topped with pepperoni, dollops of white cheese, and fresh basil, served on a wooden board next to a small bowl of chili oil.

Cooper’s Hawk opens Florida’s first Piccolo Buco in Carrollwood

Roman-style trattoria lands in Tampa on Oct. 20.

by Sophia Lowrie October 9, 2025October 17, 2025

Two people dressed in food-themed costumes stand beside creative dog costumes—a small dog in a red “pupcorn” popcorn machine and another dressed as a taco—at Sparkman Wharf’s Halloween pet costume event.

Sparkman Wharf brings spooky season to Tampa’s waterfront with free events this month

There’s yoga, doggy costume contests and outdoor movies.

by Sophia Lowrie October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A smiling musician wearing glasses and a baseball cap plays a red electric guitar on stage, illuminated by blue and purple lights with tropical plants in the background.

Music

Davis Islands jazz night anniversary, Allah-Lahs, among best concerts coming to Tampa Bay between October 9-16

Phantogram, The Fray, and more are coming to town this week, too.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Sophia Lowrie October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A man and a woman stand side by side against a lush green leafy backdrop; the woman wears a fur coat and leopard-print tights, while the man wears dark sunglasses and a black jacket.

Music

Electro-pop duo Phantogram returns to St. Pete this month

The New York duo’s 2014 song ‘Black Out Days’ has found new life on TikTok.

by Sophia Lowrie October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A close-up photograph of a smiling man with a beard and dark hair, wearing a white chef's coat with light tan suspenders and a light tan baseball cap worn backward. He is indoors, framed by abstract art on the wall and a large houseplant to his right.

St. Pete dinner series ‘Noctivore’ debuts next week

The first of three dinners from Chef Mario Brugnoli is sold out.

by Sophia Lowrie October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Black-and-white photo of Amanda Lear holding curved stage props, wearing a sparkling outfit and jewelry, with styled hair and a confident expression

‘I am a Mistery’ brings Dalí’s gender-bending muse to the stage in St. Pete next week

Who’s afraid of Amanda Lear?

by Sophia Lowrie October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Rapper J.IN.X performs outdoors with a microphone in hand, pointing toward the crowd, while a saxophone player accompanies him in the background.

Music

Emo Night Tampa haunts Crowbar this Halloween

Emo Night Tampa’s annual Halloween concert will pay tribute to Bright Eyes, Kid Cudi, Green Day and more.

by Sophia Lowrie October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

New College of Florida plans bronze statue in honor of Charlie Kirk

Pinellas County Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, requested a Kirk statue for the U.S. Capitol.

by Sophia Lowrie September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Maris and Caroline Kingsbury Bring Bold, Theatrical Indie-Pop to Ybor City

L.A.’s rising pop artist Maris joins Florida’s Caroline Kingsbury for a night of bold hooks and glittering synths at Crowbar.

by Sophia Lowrie September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Black and white photo of Anuel AA sitting in a chair, smiling, wearing a thick chain necklace and a T-shirt, with tattoos visible on his neck and arm. A computer setup is seen in the background.

Music

Anuel AA Brings Latin Trap Heat to Tampa

The Latin trap and reggaetón star known for brooding street anthems and crossover hits headlines Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena.

by Sophia Lowrie September 18, 2025September 18, 2025