Pasco doesn’t have an NFL stadium, an NHL arena, or a hall big enough for a national touring musical — so this round of what’s worth the drive is almost entirely a Tampa trip. Here’s what’s on the calendar over the next several weeks, each a different direction and a different kind of night out.
Buccaneers vs. Falcons — Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
The Bucs host Atlanta in a Week 8 NFC South matchup, part of the regular Sunday-afternoon slate at Raymond James Stadium.
Good to know: 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1pm. Tickets from around $52.
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Cirque du Soleil: ‘Twas the Night Before — Straz Center, Tampa
Cirque du Soleil’s holiday production opens its Tampa run at the Straz — a family-built show about a father and daughter whose Christmas Eve reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” comes to life, with the acrobatics, aerial work and hair suspension acts Cirque is known for built around it. The run continues through Nov. 29; this date is opening night.
Good to know: Carol Morsani Hall, Straz Center, 1010 N MacInnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30pm. Tickets from around $116. (813) 229-7827.
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Lightning vs. Oilers — Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Edmonton brings one of the NHL’s most-watched rosters into Tampa for a nationally televised matchup against the Lightning.
Good to know: 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30pm. Tickets from around $36.
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Death Becomes Her — Straz Center, Tampa
The Tony-winning musical comedy — adapted from the 1992 film — opens its Tampa run at the Straz as one of the first stops on its North American tour out of Cleveland.
Good to know: Carol Morsani Hall, Straz Center, 1010 N MacInnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30pm. Part of a run through Dec. 13.
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All four of these are outside Pasco County — Tampa is Hillsborough. If you want the full rundown on what else is playing the Tampa Bay venues, VibeTampa covers that market directly.