Tampa Bay Weekend Events….

FRIDAY

  • May 11 Friday 7 p.m.

Friday Extra Concert Series: With Kraig Kenning

Tampa Bay area music acts perform at this outdoor concert series. This week features SAA (multi-cultural fusion) opening for Kraig Kenning (blues guitar).       Price: Free. Lowry Park
7525 N Boulevard , Tampa, 33604

  • May 11 Friday 7 p.m.

John Levique Pirate Days

What’s a pirate’s favorite day? Any day with “rrrrrr” in it. But that won’t stop the pirates at John Levique Pirate Days … Price: Free (donations appreciated). John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk
150 John’s Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, 33708

  • May 11 Friday 7:05 p.m.

Rays Watch Party

When the Rays are out of town, catch the game on the beach at a family-friendly watch party with a giant screen set up on … This portion see the Rays coming up against the Baltimore Orioles. Price: Free admission. $10 parking on site. Food and drink additional Tradewinds Island Grand Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 33706

SATURDAY

  • May 12 Saturday 9 a.m.

Mayfaire by the Lake

The Polk Museum of Art’s annual juried outdoor art show features the artwork of 180-185 artists. The event also includes live entertainment on the … Price: Free. Polk Museum of Art
800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland, 33801

 

  • May 12 Saturday 10 a.m.

National Train Day

Train lovers from all around gather to celebrate National Train Day at the historic station, which is also celebrating its centennial. The dual celebration includes … Price: Free. Union Station
601 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 33602

 

  • May 12 Saturday 2:30 p.m.

Swan Lake

This indelible classical ballet with ballerinas turned into swans will feature guest artists with the award-winning dancers of the Straz Center’s Next Generation Ballet. Price: Tickets start at $15. Ferguson Hall at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa, 33602

 

  • May 12 Saturday 4 p.m.

Tropical Heatwave

Tampa Bay’s largest live-music showcase spreads 73 artists across 13 stages this year, with music going from the Cuban Club all the way to … Price: $30 advance, $40 at the door, $12 youths (ages 12-20). Cuban Club
2010 N Avenida Republica De Cuba, Tampa, 33605

  • May 12 Saturday 5 p.m.

Mayfaire by the Lake: Mayfaire Saturday Night/Festival of Arts and Athletes

The Polk Museum of Art’s annual juried outdoor art show features the artwork of 180-185 artists. The event also includes live entertainment on the … Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for a free party on the shores of Lake Mirror, just two blocks north of Lake Morton. This event … Price: Free. Polk Museum of Art
800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland, 33801

 

  • May 12 Saturday 10:15 p.m.

Lynne Koplitz

The comedian’s one-woman show, Lynne Koplitz: Functionally Disfunctional, premieres this spring in New York City. She can also currently be seen on Joan River … Price: $10-$14. Side Splitters Comedy Club
12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33618

 

  • May 12 Saturday 7 a.m.

Miles for Moffitt

Choose from 5K, 5-mile, 1-mile and kids races and join in on this USATF Certifies, Chip Timed race. No baby joggers, rollerblades, head phones or … Price: $25-$35 5K and 5-mile run/walk, $15-$25 1-mile run/walk, $10-$15 kids dash, $25 virtual racer. University of South Florida Sun Dome
4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 33620

 

May 12 Saturday 9 a.m.

Downtown Saturday Morning Market

More than 100 local vendors including farmers, growers with fresh produce and gourmet foods. Also, crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment, flowers and plants. This week features live music by Kevin Wilder. Progress Energy Park/Al Lang Field
180 Second Ave. SE, St. Petersburg, 33701

Sunday

  • May 13 Sunday 1 p.m.

Mother’s Day at Glazer Children’s Museum

All moms get free admission to Glazer Children’s Museum, and children can create and wrap a special gift for her in the Greenberg Traurig … Price: Free. Glazer Children’s Museum
110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 33602

  • May 13 Sunday 7 p.m.

Vince Gill

The Country Music Hall of Famer just received his 41st Grammy Award nomination for the song Threaten Me With Heaven, which he co-wrote with his … Price: $35, $45, $55, and $65. Mahaffey Theater
400 First St. S, St. Petersburg, 33701

  • May 13 Sunday 7:30 p.m.

Florida Orchestra Masterworks: Rhythms of Cuba

Enrique Perez Mesa, music director of La Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional in Cuba, joins principal timpanist John Bannon for a Latin-flavored concert of solo timpani and … Price: $15-$45. Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater, 33759

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