Top 15 Tampa Bay area events for the week of Aug. 15-21

Tracy Morgan: The comedian and “30 Rock” actor who was nominated for an Emmy performs. 21 and older only. $48-$58. 7:45 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-864-4000.

Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: A-List: This month’s community programmer is former Miss Florida F.I. and local entertainer Stephanie Shippae, whose movie pick is “Kinky Boots.” $9.63-$11.77. 3 p.m. Sunday. Green Light Cinema, 221 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 508-816-8968.

2022 U.S. Gymnastics Championships: The annual national championships for artistic gymnastics will determine the men’s and women’s junior and senior all-around and individual event national champions. The accompanying National Congress and Trade Show will run concurrently in the Tampa Convention Center. $25 and up. 1:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Killer Beaz: The comedian from Discovery Channel’s hit series “Moonshiners” brings his Official Bootleg tour to St. Petersburg. $25-$55. 8-9:30 p.m. Friday. If I Brewed the World Brewery, 2200 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-201-4484.

Jack Johnson: The singer-songwriter who released his debut album “Bushfire Fairytales” in 2001 performs. 7 p.m. Friday. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. 813-740-2446.

Flip Circus: World-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, hand-balancers and daredevils display their talents up close, with no seat more than 50 feet from the ring. $25-$65. 7:30 p.m. Friday, noon, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Westfield Brandon, 459 Brandon Town Center Drive. 877-829-7839.

Summer Classics Movie Series: The 31st annual series of classic movies features silent films accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, sing-alongs and modern-day classics. This portion features the 1942 drama “Casablanca” (PG, 102 minutes). $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. 813-274-8286.

Dierks Bentley: The Platinum- and Gold-certified country singer-songwriter comes to Tampa. $30.50-$120.50. 7 p.m. Saturday. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. 813-740-2446.

Gavin DeGraw: The Grammy-nominated singer performs. $39-$69. 8 p.m. Saturday. Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Girls Night Out: This evening of comedy designed for female audiences features an all-female lineup starring Helen Keaney, Catherine Maloney and Lindsay Glazer. $15-$20. 8 p.m. Saturday. Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-822-3590.

Tampa Bay Rays: The Rays face the Kansas City Royals. All fans get a cooler while supplies last. Ticket price varies. 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. 888-326-7297.

Books and Brews: Speed Dating With Books: Grab a beer to sip as you listen to rapid-fire book pitches across all genres. At the end of the evening, pick the book you want to take home. Includes one paperback book. $28. 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Grand Central Brewhouse, 2340 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-755-9456.

Cool Zoo: This indoor educational wildlife exhibit features exotic animals including kangaroos Hopper and Boing, Swamp the alligator, Jake the 8-foot boa constrictor from “Snake Farm,” turtles, parrots and more. Free. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St. 877-730-7469.

Explore More! Days: Delve into a special exhibition and explore a new world of art every time. This month celebrates National Honey Bee Day. There will be a pre-packaged exploration bag with a bee craft, flower scavenger hunt and more. Included with admission. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 255 Beach Drive NE. 727-896-2667.

Cocktails and Collections | Multiple: Prince Twins Seven-Seven: Cocktails and Collections is a series of themed events with connections to art. This month features “Multiple: Prince Twins Seven-Seven” and includes live entertainment, a customized docent tour, light bites and art-inspired signature cocktails. $20, members free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 255 Beach Drive NE. 727-896-2667.