Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of April 24-30
Green Thumb Festival: St. Petersburg’s annual Arbor Day celebration features more than 120 garden, plant and flower vendors, as well as garden tool sharpening, children’s crafts, food trucks, water diagnostics, a butterfly tent, garden railway and more. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Walter Fuller Recreation Center, 7891 26th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-893-7441.
American Stage in the Park: This season’s outdoor performance is the Tony-winning “Ragtime: The Musical,” which is set in New York and weaves together three American tales. $28-$38. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and May 3-7 and 10-14. Demens Landing Park, 525-549 Second Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. 727-823-7529.
St. Anthony’s Triathlon: Triathletes will run and bike along downtown St. Petersburg’s waterfront and swim in Tampa Bay. The Olympic Triathlon features a 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run. The Sprint Triathlon features a 750-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run. The Meek and Mighty for children features a 100-to-200-yard swim, a 3.6-to-5.4-mile bike and a .5-to-1-mile run. Free for spectators. Noon-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 6:50 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-825-1521.
Sunscreen Film Festival: The 2023 lineup includes 41 feature-length films, 150 short films, workshops, parties and guest speakers. $12 per film, $40-$50 day pass. 4-9 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Sunday. AMC Sundial 12, 151 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-800-3201.
Tampa Throwback Jam: Featuring Ice Cube, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Lisa Lisa, 2 Live Crew, JJ Fad and Color Me Badd. $59 and up. 7 p.m. Friday. Yuengling Center, 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa. 813-974-3111.
New Edition: The bestselling R&B group celebrates its 40th anniversary with the Legacy Tour featuring multiplatinum-selling R&B stars Keith Sweat, Guy and Tank. $59.50-$179.50. 7 p.m. Sunday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-2500.
Paranormal Cirque: This production takes you on a journey with acrobatics, contortion, aerial acts and more. $15-$55. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Plaza at Brandon Town Center, 187 Brandon Town Center Drive. 941-704-8572.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: The musical couple whose hits include “We Belong,” “Love Is a Battlefield” and “Heartbreaker” perform. $53.25-$133.25. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.
Druski: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Tour: Hip-hop’s comedian, Druski, performs. $36.75 and up. 8 p.m. Thursday. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.
Alabama: The country music group whose hits include “Mountain Music” and “Feels So Right” performs. $200. 8 p.m. Thursday. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 866-388-4263.
Steve Martin and Martin Short: The comedy legends join forces for their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today” show. $103.25-$233.25. 8 p.m. Friday. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.
Playcon Gaming and Comic Convention: There will be vendors with toys, collectibles, artwork, apparel, comic books and games, as well as gaming competitions, a cosplay contest, panels and more. $7-$10, 11 and younger free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. 727-518-3016.
Beach Dogs Friday: The Clearwater Threshers take on a new identity and don new uniforms to become the Clearwater Beach Dogs for a dog-friendly night of baseball against the St. Lucie Mets. Dogs are allowed in the stadium. There’s even a dog costume contest. Benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas. $7 dogs, $7-$11 humans. 6:30 p.m. Friday. BayCare Ballpark, 601 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. 727-712-4300.
Gasparilla Music Festival: The popular indie music fest returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. $65, $200 VIP. 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa.
Josephine: This biographical musical combines cabaret, theater and dance to tell the story of Josephine Baker, the first Black international superstar. Note: Contains adult content and nudity. $39.50 and up. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Jaeb Theater at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.
