Ep 200 | Weekly Round-Up | April 24

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📰 Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Amazing Art Expo: Free Tampa Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event

Friday - Sunday April 24 - April 26

The Westin Tampa Waterside

Cost: Free

Welcome to the Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Expo at the Amazing Art Expo for 3 days filled with all things Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Anime, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Horror, Alice in Wonderland Art & Cosplay. Meet Greg Baldwin— the voice behind Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Samurai Jack, and more! Meet Michael Haigney, the original voice of more than 40 Pokémon including Charmander, Psyduck, Cubone, Snorlax, and more! Plus, meet nationally-recognized artist, Nastiya Grushovenko! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fandom. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast.

16th Annual Crawfish Festival

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday April 25

Founders Square Park @ The Winthrop Town Center

Cost: Free

Fresh crawfish, Cajun food, local craft beer, live music, food and business vendors, and a children’s area will make for a great Saturday! Dinner Tickets & Crawfish Cash are available in advance by donation. Proceeds benefit local and international organizations through the FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club Foundation.

2026 Music Festival Tampa Black Heritage Festival

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday April 25, Sunday April 26

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Cost: $45/Day

The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival brings two days of live music, culture, food, and family fun to Tampa Bay.

Busch Gardens: Food, Wine & Garden Festival

Mondays and Fridays 12:00 PM - Close March 6 - May 8

Busch Gardens

A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food, Wine & Garden Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats each weekend of the event. Park guests can also experience live concert performances every weekend FREE with park admission. Food and beverage is not included with park admission and is available for an extra fee.

Keel Farms Blueberry Festival

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Weekends in April

Keel Farms

Cost: $10 Parking

Join us for our annual Blueberry Festival every weekend in April (except Easter Sunday) from 10 AM – 3 PM at Keel Farms!

Celebrate all things blueberry with fresh blueberry U-Pick* straight from the farm, a crowd-favorite blueberry shortcake eating contest, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Enjoy camel rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, local vendors, and more throughout the day.