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October 11, 2026

Note from the editor - Onward / Brighter Days -

"Enough!" was the thought that ran through my head with the steady rain pelting the metal Florida room roof adjacent to my home office as Hurricane Isaias stirred up the Gulf of Mexico, putting me off-kilter with my outdoor lap swimming and neighborhood walking routines. Read more about the week that was and some highlights of the week to come.

ROCKY HORROR!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Richey Suncoast Theatre over two weekends (Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 23-25. The ADULTS ONLY show features a shadow cast acting out the roles as the campy movie plays on screen. Audience members are encouraged to "dress up" and a variety of props/goody bags, along with instructions on how and when to use them, are given to ticket holders upon entrance, adding to the ambience and audience participation.

Find this and other events happening in October in the Stepping Out |Things To Do Calendar.

Enjoy the outdoors? Consider this......

Thrive at Night Yoga, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, in Cavalaire Square in downtown NPR | Free.
Pasco Parks & Rec Outdoor Adventure | Guided Kayaking Trip, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, October 17 at Robert K. Reese Memorial Park in New Port Richey | $30
New Port Richey Parks & Rec | Park Friends - Crafting in the Park, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, October
***Free Concert in the Park Series featuring T.L. Jentgens, 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17, in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey 17, in Cavalaire Square in downtown NPR | Free.
Link to more outdoor events happening in October.

Local Live Music

If the rain stays away today...Jon Wilson, 1-5 p.m. at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill & Mike Luke, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs. Hell on Heels, 6-10 p.m. at Sam’s Beach Bar in Hudson.This week...JR Lamb & Friends, 7-10 p.m. Thursday (10/15) at Bourbon on Main in downtown NPR. Camping with the Blues, Thursday-Sunday (Oct. 15- 18) at the Florida Sand Ranch in Brooksville- $35 - $100. The weekend....Dylan Smith, 7-10 p.m. Friday (10/16) at Rosie's Tavern. Swipe Right, 9 p.m. (10/16) at the Social.Free Concert in the Park Series featuring T.L. Jentgens, 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17, in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey

Check out more local gigs happening this month on the Live Music Calendar

This Band For Hire

Give a listen to a recently released tune by Julie Black & Her Band. Check out where they've played, where they will be playing, how to book them for a show, and what they bring to the local original music scene. (Photo by Nick Mandalou)

More Local Events | Link to October Calendars

Movie in the Park featuring "Halloweentown," 7 p.m. Friday, October 16, in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey | Free
New Port Richey Parks & Rec | Pumpkin Splash & Patch, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, October 17 at the NPR Recreational & Aquatic Center | $5 - $7 per pumpkin.
Pasco County Parks & Rec | Fall Fun Fest, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, October 17 at Starkey Ranch District Park in Odessa | $5

Click here to visit the Fall and Halloween Calendar for more events happening the rest of the month.

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