• October 5 Friday
5 p.m.
Celebrate Oktoberfest
It’s the 202nd anniversary of Oktoberfest and the German American Society of Pinellas invites everyone to join them in celebrating a feeling of warmth … Friday features music by Jeanne Zube. Price: $6; children 12 and under free. German American Society of Pinellas County
8098 66th St. N, Pinellas Park, 33782
• October 5 Friday
7 p.m.
Elmo Makes Music
Elmo, Big Bird and other beloved characters feature in this show about a music teacher who needs Sesame Street’s help in making music. Sunny … Price: $12-$57. University of South Florida Sun Dome
4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 33620
• October 5 Friday
8 p.m.
The Colored Museum
This 1986 George C. Wolfe play uses stereotypes and satirical sketches to follow 200 years of African-American history. Through Oct. 21. Price: $26. Stageworks Theatre
1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 33602
• October 5 Friday
8 p.m.
Three Broadway Tenors
Broadway musical director Ken Lundie leads a performance by Broadway stars Eddie Crader (Westside Story, Godspell), Christoff Marse (Shear Madness, A Chorus Line) and Dale … Price: $25, $15 seniors/students. Ruth Eckerd Hall Murray Studio Theater
1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater, 33759
• October 5 Friday
8 p.m.
Tom Arnold
The comedian may be best known for his acting in ex-wife Roseanne’s show, True Lies and recently Hit and Run. Yet Tom Arnold is … Price: $25 advance, $27 day of. Side Splitters Comedy Club
12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33618
• October 6 Saturday
7:30 a.m.
Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure
• More than 10,000 people, including hundreds of teams, are expected to join in this breast cancer fundraising extravaganza at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg … Price: $35-$40. Vinoy Park
501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 33701
October 6 Saturday
10 a.m.
H&R Train Show
Editor’s pick The 62nd installment of H&R Trains’ well known judged layout competition, with exhibits of every scale of model railroading. Also, model train-related vendors, how-to … Price: Free. H&R Trains
6901 U.S. Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park, 33781
• October 6 Saturday
10 a.m.
Haunted Hangar
Take a spine-tingling walk through the spooky side of Fantasy of Flight. This new creepy tour unravels eerie stories of aviation lore including mysteries from … Fantasy of Flight
1400 Broadway Blvd. SE, Polk City, 33868
• October 6 Saturday
10 a.m.
Hillsborough River Raid
At the edge of the Hillsborough River, this American Civil War (1861-65) living history event marks the 149th anniversary of the original Hillsborough River Raid … Price: Free. Veterans Memorial Park (Tampa)
3602 N US Highway 301, Tampa, 33619
• October 6 Saturday
11 a.m.
A River of Art in Blue
Galleries and restaurants throughout the Village will display an array of blue and blues themed art, music and food for the event. Special “Blue” and … Price: Free. Village of the Arts
1015 12th Ave. W, Bradenton, 34205
• October 6 Saturday
5 p.m.
Rock of Ages
Editor’s pick The Tony Award-nominated ’80s musical about a wannabe rocker in love with a wannabe actress in the heyday of L.A’s Sunset Strip returns … Price: $50, $60 and $70. Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater, 33759
• October 6 Saturday
7:30 p.m.
Last Damn Show 14 with Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco
Editor’s pick Presented by Wild 94.1, this annual concert of hot hip-hop and R&B artists returns to Tampa. Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg, chart-topper Lupe Fiasco … Price: $15-$110. Tampa Bay Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 33602
• October 7 Sunday
11 a.m.
Folkfest St. Pete
Editor’s pick Annual contemporary folk art and music street festival held in downtown St. Petersburg is a fundraiser for the Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center on Central … Price: $5 (donation appreciated), $50 VIP. Albert Whitted Park
107 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg, 33701
• October 7 Sunday
1 p.m.
Scott’s Fall Corn Maze
Editor’s pick Journey through seven acres of live field corn with miles of paths where you find pictures, clues and games to make learning fun. The farm … Price: $11, $9 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free. Long and Scott’s Farms
26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, 32757
• October 7 Sunday
1 p.m.
Taste of Westshore
Westshore’s culinary best are featured, as guests enjoy unlimited samplings from restaurants like Brio Tuscan Grille, Centre Club, Seasons 52, Shula’s Steakhouse, Roy … Price: $35, $25 ages 11-20, 10 and younger free, $50 VIP; add $10 to ticket prices day of event. Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus
4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa, 33618
• October 7 Sunday
3:30 p.m.
Men On Fire for the Arts
Eight community leaders fire up their grills to create recipes based on a “Florida Fusion Grilling” theme. Celebrity chefs include Aaron Fodiman, Tampa Bay Magazine … Price: $100. Weaver Park
2750 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, 34692
• October 7 Sunday
6:30 p.m.
Haunted Angelus House
Situated on 25-acres of land, the PG-13 rated, handicapped accessible haunt features a 40-foot pirate ship and pirate haunt with realistic hangings, hayrides, a monster … Price: $12 one haunt, $16 two haunts, $18 three haunts, $25 one night unlimited. The Angelus
12413 Hudson Ave., Hudson, 34669
