Events in Crystal River today

The Pins & Needles Stitchers Club is a welcoming group for people interested in sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and other stitching crafts. Crafters of all skill levels can work on their projects, share ideas, and enjoy good company. Participants bring their own sewing machine and supplies.

Enjoy a Family Feud-style trivia game where teams try to guess the most popular answers from a survey of 100 people. Bring a team or join one, work together on fun survey questions, and compete for bragging rights and prizes.

Tables packed with household, garage, and utilitarian items await, ranging from tools and dishes to the small odds and ends usually tucked in closets, under beds, and stashed in sheds and garages. The pace moves quickly, so a truck and a sense of adventure come in handy as treasures change hands. Among the highlights is a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, odometer reads 130k miles, VIN 5n1AR2MN6EC638251, with online absentee bidding available for the vehicle.

Power Gals of New Tampa brings women together to build business connections, expand networks, and share referrals, collaboration, and support. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals can connect and build relationships in a community centered on women supporting women.

Enjoy $5 margaritas all day at Florida Cracker Fish Company for Tequila Tuesdays.

Connect with local entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners in a welcoming networking setting focused on trust, collaboration, and business growth. Professionals from all industries are welcome. Bring 28 business cards and a brief introduction to share what you do. Guests attend free for their first two visits.

Vile Productions presents Midnight at the Brass Mug in Tampa, celebrating 15 years of Satanic Royalty with a special anniversary show. The lineup also features Antagonizör, Midnight Vice, Sacrilous, and Othalan. Advance tickets are $25, and admission at the door is $30.

Spend an evening testing your knowledge at Trivia with Tucker at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Tampa's Carrollwood area. The event takes place every Tuesday.

Introductory sessions for Taoist tai chi are starting now. No pre-registration is required.

Enjoy $7 Old Fashioneds and $1.50 wings throughout the day at Florida Cracker Fish Company.

Connect with local professionals at a Carrollwood business networking meeting focused on building relationships, expanding your professional network, and finding referral partners. The welcoming, collaborative gathering is open to professionals across a wide range of industries. Bring business cards to share and an elevator pitch to introduce your expertise.

Kids can relax, play, and connect with friends at Rainbow Lakes Estates Youth Center in Dunnellon, enjoying a variety of games, crafts, and activities in a welcoming setting. The center offers regular hours midweek on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, along with occasional special hangout days when school is out. Children 12 and under must have a parent present. Plans and schedules may change, so look for the most up-to-date information before heading over.

Enjoy an open mic hosted by Fred Chandler, with opportunities for both regular performers and first-timers to take the stage. A full PA and drums are provided, and performers can receive a T-shirt while supplies last.

Enjoy an evening of live music at a community jam night, where musicians gather to play songs. The event welcomes performers who want to join the jam as well as guests who would like to listen.

Connect with local small businesses at a networking meet-up in Citrus County. Visitors are welcome to register in advance to be introduced and have time to talk about themselves and their business, or simply show up. The gathering includes open networking, a meeting, and sometimes breakfast afterward.

Tater Tot Thursdays offers toddlers fun, enrichment, and stimulation at RLE Community Center.

Build confidence with essential computer skills in a beginner-friendly, supportive class. Learn how to use a mouse, keyboard, and touchscreen, navigate the desktop and manage files and folders, browse the internet safely, create and open documents, and set up and use email. No prior computer experience is needed.

Enjoy select martinis for $5 at Florida Cracker Fish Co. every Thursday. It’s a chance to relax with friends and sip into the weekend early.

A karate class for homeschool students meets on Thursdays.

This event welcomes the newest member of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. It is a friendly celebration recognizing their membership.

This event offers a warm welcome to the newest member of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.

This event welcomes the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce’s newest member and celebrates their introduction to the chamber.

Belly dancing classes are offered for beginners and advanced students. Classes cost $5, and mentioning the ad makes your first class free.

Enjoy an open mic hosted by Fred Chandler, with a stage for both regular performers and first-timers. A full PA system and drums are provided, and performer T-shirts are available while supplies last.

Originally from Vancouver, Britnee Kellogg brings a contemporary country sound shaped by her early run on American Idol. Back of My Mind amassed more than 19 million impressions on TikTok and reached No. 4 on the iTunes chart, and Hey Mama opened at No. 3. Both tracks are featured on her 2024 debut album, She’s Come a Long Way. She has also performed alongside Blake Shelton and Kane Brown.

Spend the evening singing karaoke at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Tampa. The weekly entertainment is booked by Chandler Entertainment LLC.

Enjoy a karaoke session at the UBTH lounge, where guests can sing their favorite tunes or listen and cheer others on.

Heat up your workout with a hot Pilates session that welcomes participants to bring their boyfriend for a playful challenge. Count on plenty of sweat, a bit of lighthearted rivalry, and good laughs as you tackle the workout together. Boyfriends attend free with the code BYOB at checkout, and availability for boyfriends is capped at 10. Keep your phone ready to snap a few memories and make it a fun date.

Stop by for freshly baked bread, gourmet cookies, and other baked goods. Pre-orders for Saturday pickup must be placed before Thursday afternoon, and weekday visits offer a chance to check what has been freshly baked that day.

A weekend retreat combining live music, forest trails, rescue animals, campfires, community meals, and time to connect. Saturday festival passes are available for those attending just the festival, while VIP guests can enjoy the full retreat experience, including fireside acoustic music, meals, early festival admission, and access to property amenities such as trails, a pool, a salt cave, animals, hammocks, and arts and crafts. Overnight guests need both lodging and a VIP Weekend Pass. Lodging options include rooms, tent sites, and an RV site.

Enjoy an evening of fun music with Flyte Band Tampa 2.0, featuring a mix of pop, rock, country, and disco at Crumps Landing.

Next Stop Comedy brings stand-up to Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters with a rotating bill of performers. Each show features a fresh mix of comedians, including talent with television appearances and podcast credits.

Whiskey Sonic takes the stage close to USF and Busch Gardens for a live performance.

Enjoy a friendly game of dominoes in a welcoming setting. Players of all skill levels are welcome to play and socialize, and dominoes sets are available. The annual club fee is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. For more information, contact Angel Colon at (352) 229-0753.

Explore crews, adversaries, and starships from across Star Trek history in a Magic: The Gathering prerelease. Players build a Sealed Deck from a prerelease kit containing six play boosters, a promo card, and a D20 spindown. The event follows a Swiss-style format with best-of-three matches, three rounds, and 50-minute rounds. Players earn one Play Booster for each match win.

Jazz with Jim stands as the Center’s most enduring concert series, featuring The Jazz Directions with Jim Burge on saxophone, flute, and clarinet, Ron Delp on keyboard, Jeff Henson on drums, and Todd Jeferies on bass. The experience goes beyond a standard show, offering the easy feel of time shared among friends.

Experience a night of Grateful Dead music with Uncle John’s Band, a Clearwater, Florida tribute group formed in 1989 by musicians dedicated to the Dead’s songbook. The band focuses on capturing the feel and adventurous spirit of a live Dead concert, and through the years has played hundreds of shows. Their history includes a concert series at the State Theatre in St. Petersburg, festival appearances at Vinoy Park, sunset performances at Clearwater Pier, and gigs at numerous clubs. From 1998 through 2022, they held a weekly Thursday residency at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa. Today they continue to perform frequently around the Bay area, averaging six to ten shows each month, and have built a devoted following in the thousands who come for the music, the atmosphere, and the classic Grateful Dead experience. Admission is $10, and tickets are not sold in advance.

A golf tournament supported by sponsorship from Arrae Culmir.

Explore a plant sale featuring native and tropical varieties, edible plants, garden containers, and small stocking stuffer gifts for the plant or butterfly enthusiast in your life. All proceeds benefit the Butterfly Garden.

The luncheon at Oak Run Palm Grove Country Club brings a pirate and mermaid flair, with a Beta Boutique on site. Prizes will be awarded in a lighthearted contest for the most creative pirate hat or mermaid fascinator. A full meal will be served, and a homemade cake bar will cap off the celebration for dessert. Registration costs $45, with no refunds after the registration deadline. For registration details, contact Lisa Kinser at 352-895-8673 or lkinser4730@gmail.com. For Beta Boutique information, contact Pam Burrell at 352-208-7179 or bigmama4uf@gmail.com. For general questions, contact Jacqua Ballas at 352-239-3166 or ballasjl@gmail.com.

Experience Psychic Fair brings a weekend of spiritual exploration to the Crystal River National Guard Armory. This indoor gathering features psychics, energy healers, and metaphysical vendors, along with crystals, tarot readings, holistic wellness offerings, and other mystical goods. Attendees can opt for full-color aura photography and spiritual healing. Weekend admission is $10, and children 12 and under are admitted free. Each paid admission includes a complimentary crystal or gemstone. Free parking is available. Admission can be paid by cash, Venmo, or Zelle, and vendors accept credit cards.

Event organizers are actively preparing and will share more information soon. Look for updates about the music, participating vendors, and other festive elements as plans take shape. The team also notes that giveaways and additional perks are in the works.

At The Bay Community Church in Tampa, the 11th annual chili fundraiser features a spread of chili varieties prepared by the Trailmen, along with raffle baskets that include items such as camping gear and tickets for family outings. Proceeds support the 2026/27 troop year by covering trip and activity expenses like campground fees, a zipline course, and a mountain man breakfast, as well as equipment and supplies that keep the program running, including kayaks, cooking gear, charcoal, fishing bait, instructional rope, paint and maintenance for the storage trailer and its lights, plus BBs and slingshot pellets. Funds also help provide awards such as The Standard walking staff for older boys, badges and pins, project materials like Pinewood Derby car kits, and scholarships for families with financial need. In addition to the chili event, the troop is holding a clay shooting fundraiser this year, with no barbecue planned, to help keep annual dues low while supporting activities that build skills in camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, woodworking, cooking, archery, shooting, biking, fishing, woodsmanship, ropework, orienteering, knife use, and fire safety. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 13. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or five for $20.

Designed for participants ages 15 and older, this four-week workshop helps performers develop a contemporary dramatic or comedic monologue into a polished performance. With personalized coaching from award-winning actor, playwright, and director Marc S. Sanders, participants will work on choosing and analyzing a monologue, building character and emotional connection, strengthening vocal expression and stage presence, and developing memorization and audition skills. The workshop includes constructive feedback in a supportive environment and concludes with two showcase performances. Participants must provide their own monologue, between three and five minutes long, and are expected to attend all sessions and performances. Registration is free, with limited spaces available. Some selected monologues may include mature language or subject matter.

Luna & The Warriors deliver a high-energy blend of rock, pop, and funk, driven by powerful vocals, striking guitar work, and pulsing rhythms. Their performances spark plenty of dancing and sing-alongs, and the crowd energy stays high from start to finish. With an enthusiastic stage presence and growing buzz, the band shapes a concert experience built on big hooks, tight grooves, and a charged atmosphere that lingers long after the final note.

Trapt returns to Brass Mug with special guests Love to Hate and In the Red for an evening of live music from all three acts.

The Alien Invasion edition of this late-night Halloween after party for Tampa and Orlando celebrates costumes of every kind. Arrive on theme, in a favorite Halloween look, or in the cosplay you have been waiting to wear. From the moment doors open, the energy builds with karaoke, DJs and dance floor vibes, go-go dancers, fire and aerial performances, tarot readings, photo ops, a signature costume contest, and unexpected moments throughout the night. A $20 ticket includes the first drink to start the evening right. Capture a photo with performers usually seen only on stage, show off an over-the-top outfit, and keep dancing well into the night. One night of Halloween rarely feels like enough, so this party keeps the spirit going in your own style.

Lamont Landers brings his blend of soul, rock and roll, and R&B to Skipper's in Tampa. Raised in Decatur, Alabama, he picked up the guitar as a teenager and broke out with a viral version of Ray Charles’ Hit The Road Jack that drew more than half a million views overnight. Appearances on America’s Got Talent and Showtime at the Apollo followed, along with a TikTok audience of over half a million. A repost of his Rubber Band Man cover by Questlove led to work with GRAMMY Award winner Dave Cobb, recording in Savannah, and a signing to Cobb’s Republic Records imprint, Lucile. Expect powerful vocals and originals that have earned millions of streams, including Love and Happiness, Piece of Me, and Into The Fold, with new music planned for 2025.