Wed. Nov. 2-Sun. Nov. 6: This is your last chanceto see the local production of “Assassins,� the Stephen Sondheim dark musical comedy, as it enters its final week at freeFall Theatre Company (6099 Central Avenue,
stand-up tour, called "Picking Up the Pieces", to The Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg on Nov. 11 and Hard Rock Live Orlando on Nov. 13. (8 p.m. at the Mahaffey and 9 p.m. at Hard Rock; $35$65; themahaffey.com and hardrock.com/live/locations/ orlando)
Sat. Nov. 12: Up-and-coming
St. Petersburg). Learn about the men and women who tried to end the lives of five U.S. presidents, and also glimpse into the minds of the four men who were successful in doing so. Sponsored by Marion Rich and Sylvia Rusche. (7 and 8 p.m. showtimes with 2 p.m. weekend matinees; $25-$37; freefalltheatre.com)
singer/songwriter Elle King has turned some heads by the way she seamlessly combines rock, pop, country, R&B and soul into her repertoire. The Grammynominated artist, who has already sent "Ex's and Oh's" into the Billboard top ten, will be performing at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg as part of her The Ministry tour. Watch out for a
Fri. Nov. 11 & Sun. Nov. 13:
Tracy Morgan isaworld-renowned funnyman who has received praise from critics for his roles on NBC's Saturday Night Live as well as 30 Rock, receiving an Emmy Award nomination for his role as "Tracy Jordan" in the latter program. He brings his newest
surprise wedding (not Elle's!) during the show! Paul Cauthen will also perform as her supporting act. (7 p.m.; $24; ticketmaster.com)
The Ritz Ybor in Tampa.
(10 p.m.;
$15;theritzybor.com)
Tue. Nov. 14-Wed. Nov. 15: Canadian indie pop duo -and noted LGBT advocates --
Tegan and Sara will be promoting their latest album, Love You to Death, with two tour dates in Central Florida: one at The Beacham in Orlando, and at The Ritz Ybor in Tampa the next night. The talented sisters will be performing their greatest hits and also songs from their current offering, such as "Boyfriend" and "Stop Desire." (7 p.m. at The Beacham and 8 p.m. at The Ritz Ybor; $31-$51; thebeacham.com and theritzybor.com)
Wed. Nov. 15 & Fri. Nov. 17: Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse
Tyson
has become a viral sensation of sorts due to his insightful and humorous commentary, combining his love
Sat. Nov. 12: Last time
Kristian Nairn, the openly gay star of HBO's Game of Thrones, was in Central Florida DJing on his Rave of Thrones tour, he told Hotspots that he loved to see music fans and TV fans coming together and partying as one, with his music as the unifier. Fans of dance music and "Hodor" alike can see him again as he spins his newest DJ set at Hotspots Central Florida HotSpotsCentral.LGBT