Top 10 Tampa Bay area events for the week of July 26-Aug. 1
Dave Matthews Band: The Grammy-winning rock band also known as DMB, whose hits include So Much to Say, performs. $45.50-$115. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. 813-740-2446.
Drone Light Show: The Duke Energy Drone Light Show will celebrate the first anniversary of the St. Pete Pier with an aerial display of 300 drones equipped with LED lights. The first 2,000 audience members will get interactive wristbands. Programming starts at 5 p.m. with bands and DJs, and the drone show begins at 9 and is viewable from all downtown waterfront parks except Vinoy Park. Free. 5-10 p.m. Saturday. Spa Beach at the Pier approach, 615 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg.
Kevin Nealon: The Emmy-nominated comedian, actor and author, who had a nine-year stint on Saturday Night Live and received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds, performs. $37.50. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-864-4000.
Walk in Nature With Jazz: Listen to recorded excerpts of various style of jazz as you join two retired music teachers for a walk through nature. Free. 9 a.m. Saturday. Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. 727-453-6800.
Summer Classics Series: Some Like It Hot: On Sunday, the 29th annual Summer Classics movie series will present the 132-minute, PG-rated 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot, starring Marilyn Monroe. Theater capacity will be limited. $10, $7 members. 3 p.m. Sunday. Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. 813-274-8286.
Tampa Fringe Festival: This year’s festival features 13 companies performing a variety of shows including comedy, theater, improv and storytelling. All shows have never before been on a main stage. The venue is dry, but a map of walkable bars will be provided. Price varies by show. 7-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30-10 p.m. Sunday. Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus Art Gallery and Mainstage Theatre, 1411 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. 727-513-8433.
St. Pete Brewfest: This indoor-outdoor beer festival with all-you-can-sample beers by an array of local craft breweries will have live music, food trucks and beer-themed vendors. Benefits Pours for a Purpose. $25-$150. 2-6 p.m. Saturday. Coastal Creative, 2201 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 813-452-9799.
Sylvia: The Bitch Is Back! In this comedy, a husband brings home a Lab-poodle that quickly becomes a bone of contention in a couple’s relationship. $35-$40. 8-10 p.m. Saturday, 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 813-374-2416.
Summer Nights: The park stays open late through Sept. 6 with fireworks on select nights. Masks are not required for guests who are fully vaccinated. Included with admission. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Busch Gardens, 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa. 813-884-4386.
Christmas in July Fun Run: Dress in Santa hats and elf ears and join the 3 Daughters Run Club for a 3-mile fun run with a free beer for anyone over 21 after the run. Free. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-495-6002.
