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Created by Social Media Updated On: April 19, 2016
Looking for live entertainment options near USF campuses in Tampa and St. Petersburg? Whether it's outdoor activities, sporting events, or live concerts, find discounts and fun for students!
Social Media: Student Rush for Tampa Bay Rays on Friday nights at Tropicana Field.See Major League Baseball for $15 with your USF student ID, plus 50% off online Papa John's order that night or the next day.
Social Media: Up for a round? Students $55/month at The Claw. Across from USF Tampa, walk 18 holes for free ($10 cart) and celebrate with $2 draft beer. After 2 p.m.try FootGolf, a hybrid soccer-golf combo.
Social Media: Want a fun team-building event for Greek life or USF student organization? Experience southwest Florida's first treetop obstacle course. Student discounts and special Florida resident rates available.
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Tampa · 280 tips and reviews
Social Media: Student rush for all Tampa Bay Lightning home regular season and playoff games. Starts at $20 upper level tickets. Need student ID. Available 30 minutes before game time to students in Bolts gear.
Sports Club · North Downtown · 13 tips and reviews
Social Media: Shuffle your way just 1 mile from USFSP and flash-forward to a Florida tradition. BYOB and for $30 membership bring up to 3 friends. College students flock for Friday night indie music and fun.
Social Media: Love the water and outdoors? Campus rec has free and paid options for students with paddleboards, disc golf, ropes course, and canoeing under the moonlight. USF Riverfront Park has it all.
Soccer Stadium · University Park - South Downtown · 21 tips and reviews
Social Media: Goaaallllll! Through the Bulls in the Burg program, USFSP students get $10 tickets to Tampa Bay Rowdies home games. Just 1/2 mile from campus, professional soccer awaits 6 months out of the year.
Social Media: 90s-esque hangout where you can kick back w/ Open Mic Nights every Wednesday, and local concerts weekly; USF student bands welcome. https://www.facebook.com/BNBTampa/timeline for more details!
New American Restaurant · Tampa Palms · 25 tips and reviews
Social Media: Weekend brunchin' on the patio with acoustic music. Sip as many mimosas as you want knowing this fresh menu comes with a USF student discount!
Social Media: Think college taught you a thing or two? Prove it @ Trivia! Think you can go beer for beer in an Irish Pub? Prove it @ College Night! Less than 3mi from campus http://www.pjdolans.com/events-calendar/
Bookstore · Village of Tampa · 29 tips and reviews
Social Media: If bars aren't your cup of tea, Mojo might be! Great coffee for your long nights writing papers, chill live music, close to campus, and of course a USF student discount! Bring on the mojo, Mojo.
11706 N 51st St (Fowler Avenue), Temple Terrace, FL
Coffee Shop · 37 tips and reviews
Social Media: Once you get bored of USF Starbucks, hit up this quirky coffee house. Fresh vegan-friendly options, walking distance from USF, perfect place for those group meetings. http://www.felicitouscoffee.com/
Social Media: Tired of coffee-shop-elevator-music, need to cut lose after a long week of classes? "This unpretentious nightspot features independent up-&-coming musical artists, DJs & a full bar." Need we say more?
Social Media: Live music, belly dancing, and delicious food & drink at everybody's favorite Greek restaurant! USF students receive special discounts, so stop by and eat, drink, smoke hookah, or just be entertained!
Social Media: One of the most popular college hangouts meant just for USF students! Within walking distance with drink specials, local DJ's, and more! Events change frequently, so pop in to see whats going on.
Social Media: Explore the pleasures of old at MOSI's Renaissance Festival! USF students receive special discounts with a complimentary Turkey Leg. Come enjoy live action & comedy shows, jousting, shopping, & more!
Social Media: Prepare to be left in stitches! Side Splitters comedy club features local and famous comedians as well as a 2-for-1 deal for students. Be sure to reserve seats & check recent events on their website!
Social Media: Relive the time where titanic lizards once walked the earth! With realistic models, fossil digging, live shows, & more, you're sure to have a dino-tastic afternoon! Students receive discount with ID.
Social Media: Cry, Laugh, Feel, & otherwise be carried away by amazing theater performances at the Straz center! Students receive special discounts with detailed restrictions, so be sure sure to check their site.
Arts and Crafts Store · Tampa Palms · 7 tips and reviews
Social Media: Listen to music, drink coffee, and most importantly, PAINT! Paint ceramic objects like bowls with your friends & hang out! Students get an $8 dollar rate on Thursdays from 7-10pm. Branch out & craft!
Social Media: Make your next outing a strike & not a strike out! AMF university lanes has all of you bowling needs withing walking distance of USF! Bring your friends, family, or whoever for food, bowling, & more.
Social Media: Located 20 minutes from the USF Tampa campus, Crowbar offers students an entertaining atmosphere with live musical entertainment on Friday nights and Karaoke Mondays!
Social Media: Located within walking distance of the USF tampa campus, WOB offers students a fun atmosphere to hangout with hand crafted beers and live musical entertainment on Friday nights!
Music Venue · University Park - South Downtown · 55 tips and reviews
Social Media: Located within walking distance of USF's St. Petersburg campus, Jannus Live, referred to as the hidden gem, offers students an outdoor concert experience with outstanding performers!
Amusement Park · Temple Knoll · 453 tips and reviews
Social Media: Just miles away from the USF Tampa campus, Busch Gardens offers students rides, fun, and entertainment, and USF students receive a discount of 50 dollars for unlimited admissions!
College Basketball Court · New Tampa · 41 tips and reviews
Social Media: Located in the USF Tampa campus, the USF Sun Dome offers student promotions for live concerts and free admissions for USF sporting events with a valid USF ID! Go BULLS!
Social Media: Skippers Smoke House, located 7 minutes from the Tampa campus offers students delicious southern dishes like Gator tail and live musical performances at an affordable price!
American Restaurant · Tampa, University, FL · 14 tips and reviews
Social Media: The first of the Orlando burger franchises to open in Tampa, located within 4 minutes from the USF Tampa campus. It offers students stuffed burgers, zucchini fries and daily happy hour drink specials!
Social Media: Located 6 minutes for USFSP, in downtown St. Pete, it is a luxurious resort with a rooftop bar overlooking downtown St. Pete with nightly DJ entertainment for USFSP students to enjoy!