Evolve Tampa Bay

PILLOW TALK: Kiss My Black Health
2022-03-25 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 907 E 12th Ave, 907 E 12th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States
JOIN OUR NEXT PILLOW TALK AS WE DISCUSS MEDICAL MISTRUST, MEDICAL HESITANCY AND WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN STAY MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY.

Paint it Forward ( Volunteer Event)
2022-04-30 08:00 - 12:00
Evolve is partnering with Paint Your Heart Out Tampa to paint the home of a lucky senior, who don’t have the means or manpower to paint their home for FREE. Volunteers are needed. Are you ready to paint it forward!?

Field Day: OH ITS ON
2022-05-22 11:00 - 2022-05-23 14:30 | Rowlett Park, 2401 E Yukon St, Tampa, 33604, United States

PRIDE MEET UP
2022-06-19 14:00 - 21:00 | St. Petersburg, 2622 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg, 33712, United States
Come join us at Shades of Pride w/ TS Madison for St. Pete Pride. Enjoy local musical and art performers throughout the day and night.

Pillow Talk: COMPLICATED
2022-07-29 20:00 - 2022-07-31 21:30 | 907 E 12th Ave, 907 E 12th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States

New Orleans/Red Dress Run Boyz Trip
2022-08-11 07:00 - 2022-08-14 23:00 | New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
Let the good times roll! Join us for our very first boyz trip to the Big Easy. 4 days of pure fun as thousands descend on the Crescent City for it’s annual Red Dress Run. Bring your iron stomach and your hottest red dress and get ready for a good time!

Connect & Collect
2022-11-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 7th & Grove, 1930 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States

MISS SHAVE MY FACE PAGEANT
2022-11-06 19:30 - 2022-11-07 22:30 | 2105 N Nebraska Ave, 2105 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, 33602, United States
This house pageant calls out all of the creative queens to create their best gown from household items and advocate for HIV prevention.
GUESTS:
General Entry: $15 Suggested Donation
VIP Seats : $20 pp Suggested Donation
VIP Table (covers admission of 8 and a bottle of champagne and giveaways): $200 Suggested Donation
CONTESTANTS:

Pillow Talk: Save Sex Party
2023-03-10 20:00 - 21:00 | 907 E 12th Ave, 907 E 12th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States
RSVP on Eventbrite by following the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pillow-talk-sex-sex-party-tickets-559619064687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Pop Up Yoga @ Nu Slew Studio
2023-04-30 11:00 - 11:05 | 1409 Tampa Park Plaza, 1409 Tampa Park Plaza, Tampa, 33605, United States

MOVIE NIGHT: THE LITTLE MERMAID
2023-05-26 21:15 - 2023-05-27 23:15 | 9302 Anderson Rd, 9302 Anderson Rd, Tampa, 33634, United States
PLEASE BE SURE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS: https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/the-little-mermaid-62353

FEBRUARY
2024-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | 2600 E 113th Ave, 2600 E 113th Ave, Tampa, 33612, United States

Pillow Talk
2024-03-15 19:30 - 21:00

Pillow Talk: What about your friends
2024-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | 1409 Tampa Park Plaza, 1409 Tampa Park Plaza, Tampa, 33605, United States

Sunday Funday: Boyz Brunch @ HAIKU
2024-07-28 12:30 - 15:00 | Tampa Convention Center Dock, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, 33602, United States

Boyz Trip: New Orleans Red Dress Run
2024-08-08 00:00 - 2024-08-12 23:59 | 210 O’Keefe Ave, 210 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, 70112, United States
Let the good times roll! Join us for our very first boyz trip to the Big Easy. 5 days of pure fun as thousands descend on the Crescent City for it’s annual Red Dress Run. Bring your iron stomach and your hottest red dress and get ready for a good time!

EVOLVE Drag Brunch Fundraiser @ 7th & Grove
2024-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | 7th and grove, Tampa, 33602, United States

Pillow Talk: Gotta Catch Em’ All
2024-10-18 20:30 - 2024-10-19 21:30 | Elev8 Fun Tampa, 7902 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, 33625, United States
**Pillow Talk: Gotta Catch Em’ All**
Join us for an open and honest discussion where we’ll explore how platforms like OnlyFans and dating apps influence Black same-gender loving men’s perspectives on promiscuity, sexual health, and the importance of mindful decision-making when navigating intimacy and sex.
**Friday, October 18th**
**8:30 PM- 9:30 PM**
**Elev8 Fun Adventure Park**
We are hosting this event in collaboration with Central Florida Ballroom Collective and their Ballroom Weekend ’24 (Oct 18-20). Visit their IG @centralfloridaballroom for details on all of the weekend events!!

Community Giveback: Health Fair
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | 7th + Grove, 1930 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States
Calling All Volunteers! Join Us for a Day of Community and Fun!
Evolve Tampa Bay, Inc. is hosting a Community Health Fair on Thursday, February 8th, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! Together, we’ll distribute essential health items and provide valuable resources to our community.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, February 8th
Time: 1 PM – 2:30 PM
But wait, there’s more! After the health fair, let’s celebrate our hard work with a Day Party at 7th and Grove

Dine & Thrive Brunch
2025-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Boulon Brasserie and Bakery, 1001 Water St, Tampa, 33602, United States
This event is complementary and is reserved for our Black and Brown SGL men in Tampa Bay. If you RSVP and cannot attend, Please DM us on IG or email us as soon as possible to ensure that we can provide attendance to another person. See you soon!

Lez Lips Live @ Tampa Pride
2025-03-28 20:00 | 1920 Ybor, 1920 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States

Condom Packing Party (Benefiting CAN Community Health)
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | 1920 E 7th Ave, 1920 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States
🌟 Safe Sex, Stronger Community! 🌟
EVOLVE Tampa Bay and the Central Florida Ballroom Collective are teaming up with CAN Community Health for a mission that matters — providing 1,000 safe sex kits to our community! With the support of CAN Community Health , we’re making protection accessible while promoting sexual health and wellness.
Did you know? Condoms can reduce the risk of STIs, HIV, and unintended pregnancies by up to 98% when used correctly! Let’s come together to empower, educate, and protect our community—because safety should never be an option, it should be a priority!
🔥 Join us for a night of impact & vibes! 🔥
✅ Live DJ | Food | Networking | Good Vibes
✅ Hands-on community service with a purpose

Shades of Pride w/ TS Madison
2025-05-02 19:00 - 2025-05-03 01:00 | Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, 33712, United States
Hey Central FL and surrounding areas 👋🏾. Pride season is amongst us 🏳️‍🌈‼️
In partnership with St Pete Pride, EVOLVE Tampa Bay bringing you Shades of Pride—an electrifying kickoff to Pride season in St. Pete!
This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a tribute to the beauty, resilience, and power of the Black LGBTQ+ experience. And trust, you don’t want to miss this moment!
🔥 What’s in Store you ask? 🔥
✨ PHAG TAWLK LIVE featuring the super talented TS Madison & Craig Stewart.
✨ Show-Stopping Live Performances

Serve & Slay Field Day
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Macfarlane Park, Macfarlane Park, Tampa, 33607, United States
🌟 Serve & Slay Field Day 🌟 is coming to Tampa on Saturday, May 10th! 🎉🏐🏳️‍🌈
Get ready for a day of fun, community, and unapologetic Black queer joy! Join us at Macfarlane Park (1700 N. Mac Dill Ave.) from 12–5 PM for:
✨ Music 🎶
✨ Games & Competitions 🏆
✨ Free Food & Drinks 🍔🥤
✨ Giveaways & Prizes 🎁

BLACK On The Beach
2025-06-01 23:00 | Archibald Memorial Beach Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, 33708, United States
🌊🏳️‍🌈 BLACK ON THE BEACH 2025 🏖️✊🏾
Next Saturday— June 1st, Evolve is proud to join Tampa Bay Black Lesbians for a powerful Pride kick-off at Archibald Memorial Beach Park (Madeira Beach) from 11AM–4PM. 💥
For the past 4 years, TBBL’s Black on the Beach has honored our intersectionality, our history, and our freedom—right on the sand. Just 60 years ago, Black folks in Florida were barred from public beaches. Today, we reclaim that space—Black, Queer, proud, and FREE.
Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bi, trans, or just down for the cause, this day is for YOU. 🖤🌈 No tickets, no rules—just community, joy, and liberation.
Bring The Things:
🧊Your cooler

Noah’s Arc Watch Party +Pillow Talk
2025-06-20 20:00 - 23:00 | COhatch West Tampa, 2130 W Main St, Tampa, 33607, United States
🎬 “Noah’s Arc: The Movie” — Exclusive Community Screening & Pillow Talk 🌈
Friday, June 20th | 8PM | CoHatch West Tampa (2130 W. Main St. Tampa, FL)
It’s been over 15 years since we last saw Noah, Alex, Ricky, and Chance on our screens—and now, they’re BACK. 🙌🏾 “Noah’s Arc,” the first-ever Black gay series that gave our community what “Friends” never could, is finally making its long-awaited return with a brand new movie!
Join Evolve Tampa Bay on Friday, June 20th for a special community screening of “Noah’s Arc: The Movie” — a moment many of us have waited for since our young adulthood.
🎥 We’ll stream the movie at 8PM sharp, followed by a heartfelt Pillow Talk discussion, where we’ll reflect on:
✨ How the Noah’s Arc franchise shaped us

New Orleans Red Dress Run
2025-08-09 19:00 - 2025-08-11 23:00 | AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter, 221 Carondelet St, New Orleans, 70130, United States
Evolve’s Red Dress Run Boyz Trip New Orleans Edition!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in the Big Easy! Join us Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th as we hit the streets of NOLA for the Red Dress Run! a weekend full of fun, community, and unforgettable moments.
Host Hotel: AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter
Room rates start at $452 for the weekend
Accommodations at the AC Hotel are not guaranteed rooms are reserved individually and subject to availability.
Spots will go fast, so don’t wait, secure your room today! If the AC Hotel sells out, alternative lodging may be required.

Ujima Black SGL Men’s Wellness Summit
2025-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | 2130 W Main St, 2130 W Main St, Tampa, 33607, United States
Join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment, connection, and action at the Black SGL Men’s Wellness Summit. Participants will experience dynamic conversations around leadership, advocacy, health, and relationships — all in a space created by and for Black same-gender loving men. Come ready to network, build, and walk away with tangible tools to elevate your personal and professional journey. Enjoy free headshots, resume support, health screenings, voter registration, lunch, and giveaways.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
More details and registration available on Eventbrite.

Black Prides a United
2025-10-09 19:00 - 2025-10-12 23:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
TAMPA, WE OUTSIDE IN MIAMI!
The Bay is taking over at the Unity Block Party & Festival Saturday, October 11th at Black Pride
United- Miami won’t know what hit it!
Catch the heat with DJ Nightwing, Amari Lavish, Ceazia Giovanni Kreshae, & Kamarion Lavish shutting the stage DOWN!
Special Offer: Get 10% OFF tickets & passes when you use code EVOLVE25 at checkout
Tickets on sale NOW at Southfloridablackpride.com

Wrap Stars: Condom Packing Party
2025-11-14 20:00 - 23:00 | 2130 W Main St, 2130 W Main St, Tampa, 33607, United States
Join us and the Central Florida Ballroom Collective as we honor National Transgender Day of Remembrance at our 3rd & final Condom Packing Party of the year!
We’re coming together to celebrate life, uplift the trans community, and support public health. 💪🏾✨ Bring your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make this our biggest one yet!
🎶 DJ vibes • Food • Trivia • Community Love
👉🏾 Register FREE on Eventbrite: bit.ly/brwwrapstars
#TransDayOfRemembrance #WrapStars #EvolveTampaBay #CommunityLove
