Happy Thursday! The weekend is almost here!
From waterfront live music to family-friendly turtle celebrations, craft workshops to competitive trivia nights, this Thursday is packed with options to kick your weekend into gear early.
Whether you’re looking for laid-back acoustic vibes, creative crafting opportunities, or just a good spot to grab a drink and catch some entertainment, tonight’s the night to ditch the couch and discover what’s happening around town.
Here’s everything going on in and around West Pasco – Thursday, April 10, 2025.
- Remember to verify event details before heading out, as times and details may change.
- This is an ongoing list. If you’d like to be added to this weekends events, please email all important information to – [email protected]
THURSDAY LIVE MUSIC IN PASCO COUNTY
Mark Shane @ Crab Shack On The Cotee River
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 5430 Baylea Ave, Port Richey, FL 34668
Catch Mark Shane bringing his smooth sounds to the waterfront tiki vibes at Crab Shack. Grab a spot with a view of the Cotee River, order up some fresh seafood, and let the combination of live tunes and gentle river breezes wash away your weekday stress – the perfect soundtrack to kickstart your weekend a day early.
John Allen James @ Rum River Bar & Grill
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 7811 Bayview St, Port Richey, FL 34668
John Allen James takes over the waterfront at Rum River with his smooth acoustic stylings tonight. Grab a spot on their expansive deck, order something cold from the bar, and let the combination of killer tunes and river views create that perfect Thursday evening vibe. The ideal backdrop for unwinding after work and easing into the weekend.
Eric Anderson @ Captn Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 21 Oscar Hill Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Eric Anderson brings the midweek vibes to Capt’n Jacks tonight with his signature sound and crowd-pleasing setlist. With the marina as your backdrop and happy hour specials flowing, this waterfront spot delivers that perfect combination of live music, cold drinks, and coastal atmosphere that makes Tarpon Springs special. Grab a spot early to get the best views.
Michael Williams @ Starkey Market
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 3460 Starkey Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL 34655
When talent like Michael Williams comes along, even Starkey Market breaks their “no Thursday shows” rule. This free performance brings together great tunes and local vibes under the stars in the market’s rustic barn setting. Bring your own chair, grab a craft beer or wine from the bar, and enjoy market food while experiencing this rare weeknight treat at one of the area’s coolest community hangouts.
Sam and the Boys Open Jam @ Bourbon on Main
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 6307 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Sam and the boys are hosting their weekly open jam session at Bourbon on Main, inviting musicians of all levels to join in on the collaborative magic. This downtown NPR hotspot creates the perfect atmosphere for unexpected musical moments as players mix, match and create together on stage. Whether you’re coming to play or just to listen, the relaxed vibe and creative energy make this a Thursday night standout.
Matt Zitwer @ Tarpon Springs Distillery
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 605 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Matt Zitwer brings his crowd-pleasing versatility to the distillery tonight with a mix of classic, alt, and modern acoustic rock that appeals to just about everyone. This intimate venue showcases local talent in a setting where you can actually hear every note while enjoying craft spirits. Kick back and let Matt’s skilled performance create the perfect backdrop to your Thursday evening libations.
THURSDAY FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS IN PASCO COUNTY
After School – Theatre Kids Club @ Richey Suncoast Theatre
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM | 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
The first-ever Thursday Theatre Kids Club launches today at Richey Suncoast, offering children 6-12 a creative after-school outlet. For just $25, kids can explore different theatrical elements each week from acting and singing to set design and costume creation. Parents need to sign kids in and out with ID, making this not just fun but safety-conscious too. This flexible program lets you book as many or as few sessions as you like.
Gopher Tortoise SHELLabration! @ NPR Public Library
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Shell yeah! It’s Gopher Tortoise Day at NPR Library with a free screening of the “Gopher Games” documentary. Learn why these slow-moving Florida natives are considered keystone species and how countless other animals depend on their burrows for survival. Perfect for curious kids and adults alike, this educational evening celebrates local wildlife conservation while keeping everyone entertained – no shell-out of cash required.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Club @ NPR Public Library
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Flip the script on traditional book clubs at the library’s innovative BYOB gathering. Instead of everyone reading the same book, bring whatever you’ve been enjoying lately to share and discuss. It’s like a literary potluck where you’ll discover new reads across different genres while connecting with fellow bookworms. A refreshing approach that celebrates diverse tastes and keeps the conversation fresh every month.
Fascinator Making with Julep Hat Designs @ The White Heron
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 6228 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Channel your inner royal with this hands-on fascinator making class at The White Heron. For $80, you’ll learn millinery fundamentals while creating your own head-turning piece using various fabrics, feathers, and design techniques. The experience gets even more elegant with cucumber sandwiches and hot tea served throughout the workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot online for this sophisticated craft night.
Seascape Resin Class @ Coastal Creations
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 5401 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Create your own slice of beachfront property at Coastal Creations’ Seascape Resin Class tonight. For $65, you’ll learn the secrets of working with resin while crafting a personalized 11×14 ocean scene complete with shells. The small class size (just 8 participants) ensures personalized attention, and your creation stays overnight to properly cure. They’ll even provide a glass of wine and snacks to complete this creative evening experience.
Karaoke w/ DJ Bella @ Whiskey River
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 5245 Limestone Drive, Port Richey, FL 34690
DJ Bella brings the karaoke party to Whiskey River’s scenic riverside setting every Thursday night. Choose your spot – be it the open-air tiki bar, climate-controlled indoor dining room, or the waterfront patio right on the Cotee River. With a professional sound system and supportive crowd, even first-timers feel like stars at this welcoming venue that caters to everyone from serious singers to those who just want to watch the show.
Thirsty Thursday @ Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 2330 Success Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
Two solid hours of discounted drafts await at Thirsty Buffalo’s Odessa location for their weekly Thirsty Thursday special. This craft brewery knows exactly what your almost-Friday needs – quality beer at happy hour prices to help bridge that gap between workweek and weekend. A perfect low-key spot to sample their latest brewing creations with friends who know weekends officially start whenever you decide they do.
Karaoke & Thirsty Thursday @ Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 16794 Focus Lp, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Thirsty Buffalo in Land O’ Lakes doubles down on Thursday fun with both discounted draft specials AND karaoke starting at 7pm. This community-focused brewery creates the perfect storm of liquid courage and entertainment opportunity – grab a craft beer at happy hour prices, then test your vocal talents in front of a supportive crowd of fellow beer enthusiasts. The perfect formula for turning an ordinary Thursday into something worth talking about.
BOGO Drinks & Drum Circle @ Hidden Anchor Tiki Bar & Grill
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 606 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Hidden Anchor’s Thursday specials start early with $10 lunch from 11-3pm and an all-day shrimp boil, but the real draw is those 2-for-1 adult beverages available all day long. The Palm Harbor drum circle takes over from 7-10pm, creating an infectious rhythmic experience where everyone’s welcome to bring their own percussion and join in. Between the BOGO drinks and the beats, this is how Thursdays were meant to be celebrated.
Bingo @ Craft Life Brewing
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 6810 Tower Dr, Hudson, FL 34667
Free bingo night at Craft Life combines delicious craft brews, prizes, and the perfect mix of luck and strategy. Game 5 features multiple winners – one scoring farm fresh eggs and another winning the weekly business sponsor prize. The Pizza Creator food truck serves from 5-8pm, making this the perfect all-in-one Thursday night destination where good beer, good food, and good company create an unbeatable combination.
Bingo @ Dented Keg
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 5500 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Six games of free-to-play bingo with actual beer as prizes – does Thursday night get any better? Dented Keg opens at 4pm with Hoppy Hour running until 7pm ($1 off all drafts), and Johnny’s Table Food Truck arrives at 6pm to fuel your bingo stamina. Get there early to secure your spot for this popular weekly event where craft beer and competitive bingo create the perfect midweek entertainment combo.
Karaoke @ The Social
8:00 PM – 11:59 PM | 5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
The Social transforms Thursday nights with their “Concert Club Experience” style karaoke that elevates your singing to rock star status. With a quality sound system, vibrant crowd energy, and just enough liquid courage from the bar, this downtown NPR hotspot creates an atmosphere where even shower singers feel like headliners. Between the food, drinks, and electric atmosphere, this is karaoke that takes things to another level entirely.
THURSDAY ADULTS/SINGLES EVENTS IN PASCO COUNTY
2025 Loquat Beer Release @ Cotee River Brewing Company
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 5760 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Be among the first to taste this year’s batch of Cotee River’s seasonal Loquat Blonde Ale. This once-a-year release showcases the unique flavors of locally grown loquat fruit in a refreshing blonde base. Even better? $1 from each pint sold supports NPR Farmnet’s sustainable farming and education initiatives, so you can feel good about drinking for a cause while enjoying this truly local limited-edition brew.
Steak Night @ The Liquid Garage Brewing Co.
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 1306 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Let Ray Ray handle the grill tonight at LGBC’s first-ever Steak Night. For just $25 (cash/Venmo only), you’ll enjoy an 8oz USDA Choice Baseball Cut Sirloin, burgundy marinated mushrooms, cheesy potatoes, wilted lettuce salad with hot bacon dressing, homemade focaccia bread, AND a glass of beer or wine. Reservations required by email – this relaxed weeknight dinner deal is bound to sell out fast.
Ladies Night @ Pub 52
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 7306 State Rd 52 S, Hudson, FL 34667
Ladies score big at Pub 52 with $2.75 wells and $3.75 wine all night long. This Hudson neighborhood bar creates the perfect atmosphere for midweek girls’ night out with wallet-friendly drink specials in a friendly, laid-back environment. The welcoming vibe and attentive bartenders keep regulars coming back week after week – exactly what Thursday night should feel like.
Bar Poker Night @ Off The River
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 7803 Grand Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668
This isn’t your typical poker game – it’s a $13 buy-in game of pure luck and bragging rights. Each player gets 5 cards with no betting or folding – highest hand simply wins the round! Fast, accessible, and fun for both poker newbies and card sharks alike, with cash prizes for the top player. A perfect low-pressure card game where anyone could walk away a winner, regardless of poker experience.
CINCO! Live Game Show @ DKs Sports Grill
7:00 PM | 742 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
CINCO brings all the energy of TV game shows right to your table at DK’s – think less cheesy host, more genuine laughs and actual prizes you might want. This interactive experience turns a regular Thursday dinner into something worth putting the phones down for, creating those “remember when we…” moments that standard nights out rarely deliver. The perfect blend of competition, entertainment, and social fun.
Trivia in the Barn @ Starkey Market
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 3460 Starkey Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Six rounds of free trivia plus beer and sangria pitcher specials make Starkey Market’s weekly brain battle the perfect low-pressure Thursday night move. Show up with friends or roll solo to test your knowledge against other locals in the market’s rustic barn setting, with prizes for the top three teams courtesy of Timeless Entertainment. The perfect blend of mental stimulation and social fun in a uniquely charming venue.
Trivia Thursdays @ Escape Brewing
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 11495 Trinity Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655
Round up your brainy friends and flex those random knowledge muscles at Escape Brewing’s weekly trivia battle. Pair their exceptional craft beer selection with some friendly competition as teams vie for prizes and bragging rights. The combination of quality brews and brain-teasing questions creates the perfect midweek mental workout that’s become a weekly tradition for Trinity locals who know their obscure facts.
Open Mic Night! Performers Paid to Play @ Tarpon Taphouse
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 533 Athens St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Forget playing for exposure – Tarpon Taphouse actually puts cash in performers’ pockets at this weekly open mic. Musicians score $20 for a three-song set while comedians get $5 for five minutes of material, plus 10% off your tab just for having the courage to get up there. Whether you’re performing or just enjoying the show, it’s live entertainment with that rare “everybody wins” vibe that makes for a great Thursday night out.
Line Dancing (All Skills) @ The Stockyard
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 1916 US Highway 19, Holiday, FL 34691
Dust off those boots and channel your inner cowboy – The Stockyard’s doors open at 7pm with line dancing lessons kicking off at 7:30pm. Whether you’re a two-stepping pro or still figuring out your left from your right foot, this all-skill-levels night welcomes everyone from beginners to veterans. $6 cover for 21+ ($15 for 18-20), with drink specials after 9pm making this the perfect spot to learn some new moves without judgment.
Straight Outta Improv @ Ordinance One
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 5738 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Catch what locals call “The Best Improv Team in Tampa Bay” for a night of unscripted comedy and mid-week laughs. Ordinance One’s craft beer selection provides the perfect complement to the off-the-cuff humor happening on stage as these quick-witted performers create comedy gold based on audience suggestions. A brilliant way to break up the week with genuine belly laughs in downtown NPR’s converted firehouse.
StageHogz Karaoke Night @ Danny’s Sports Bar & Grill
8:00 PM | 3105 Grand Blvd, Holiday, FL 34690
KJ Scott brings the musical magic to Danny’s with online songbooks (Show ID: Hogz01) for those who like to plan their vocal domination in advance. Whether you’re a shower singer making your public debut or a regular with “your song,” Danny’s creates that rare sweet spot where sports bar energy meets karaoke camaraderie – and everyone’s a little braver after the first round of drinks.
Trivia Night @ Captain’s Tavern
8:00 PM | 8742 N Mobley Rd, Odessa, FL 33556
Brainiac crews assemble at Captain’s for their weekly knowledge throwdown where useless information finally becomes useful. This isn’t just about proving you’re smarter than the next table – it’s that perfect mix of drinks, laughs, friendly trash talk, and the occasional “how did you know THAT?” moment that turns regular Thursday nights into something worth leaving the house for. Prizes on the line make the competition that much sweeter.
Karaoke & Music Party with DJ Clay @ Overtime Sports Bar
8:00 PM | 7736 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667
DJ Clay brings that perfect blend of karaoke and curated music that keeps the energy flowing all night at Overtime. The vibe strikes that sweet spot – perfect for both devoted karaoke warriors and first-timers looking to break their stage fright. With a full bar and menu available, it’s the ideal setting for turning an ordinary Thursday into a memorable night out with friends.
Booze & Bingo @ The Dirty Mullet
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 7751 Grand Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668
MC P-Rob brings the bingo energy to The Dirty Mullet with a free-to-play format that’s way more entertaining than your grandma’s church basement version. Add a food truck and drink specials like $2 PBR drafts and $3.25 Corona to the mix, and you’ve got that perfect storm of low-commitment entertainment where you might show up thinking “one game” and somehow find yourself still there hours later celebrating your unexpected victory.
Sink Or Swim @ Skinny’s
8:00 PM – 11:59 PM | 13228 U.S. Hwy 19, Hudson, FL 34667
$10 for unlimited domestic drafts and wells from 8-midnight? This is why Skinny’s “Sink Or Swim” Thursdays have become legendary in Hudson. Pair that with a DJ keeping the energy up and happy hour prices until 6pm for early arrivals, and you’ve got that perfect storm of value and vibes that makes even a regular Thursday feel like a reason to celebrate. The kind of deal that has you texting friends to join you last minute.
Thursday Night Karaoke & Specials @ The Goose Full Liquor Bar
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 8525 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
The Goose doesn’t do halfway Thursdays – they start with Dominika’s happy hour (12-6 PM), then slide into Pete the Hat’s karaoke from 8-midnight with Krystyn slinging drinks behind the bar. The $5 vodka bombs with any flavor and Red Bull combo (or make it a drink for just $2 more) create that perfect balance of “just enough courage” for those contemplating their karaoke debut. A full day of specials for the serious Thursday warrior.
Karaoke & Ladies Night @ Bobkatz Bar & Grill
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 12340 U.S. Hwy 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Bobkatz has cracked the code for the perfect Thursday with $3 wells for ladies all night plus a free Jello or whipped shot with your first performance. Anyone can score that unbeatable $7 domestic beer and 5-wing combo that somehow tastes even better between belting out 80s power ballads – creating that sweet spot where your wallet and your inner rock star both leave happy. The perfect low-pressure karaoke environment.
Ladies Night & Game Night @ The Kangaroo
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM | 5748 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
The Kangaroo transforms Thursday into a triple threat with free cover for ladies, 2-for-1 drinks, and DJ Brownie spinning 90s and 2000s hits that hit your nostalgia sweet spot. Their beer pong tournament ups the ante with a $100 bar tab prize – turning what could be just another weeknight into the kind of evening that has you texting friends “get over here” by 10pm. The perfect mix of music, games, and drink specials.
DJ Weekends @ Tropics of Tarpon Springs
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM | 25 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Tropics kicks off their weekend vibe early with Thursday night EDM remix and trap sets from their roster of resident DJs, including fan favorites like DJ Cheska and DJ Uncle Luke. This Tarpon nightlife hotspot brings South Beach energy to the sponge docks with a proper club atmosphere that keeps the energy high until 2am. If you’re looking for a legit dance floor experience to kickstart your weekend, this is where the real party happens.
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