Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of March 6-12

Florida Strawberry Festival: Indulge in strawberries and strawberry shortcake and enjoy midway rides during the final week of the state’s largest fair. Shows and headliner concerts include Neal McCoy (3:30 p.m. Monday, $30), Josh Turner (7:30 p.m. Monday, $35), Roots and Boots (3:30 p.m. Tuesday, $35), CeCe Winans (7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $25), Tanya Tucker (3:30 p.m. Wednesday, $35), The Pointer Sisters (7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $40), Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets (10:30 a.m. Thursday, free with gate admission ), Tommy James and the Shondells (3:30 p.m. Thursday, $35), For King and Country (7:30 p.m. Thursday, $40), Wayne Newton (3:30 p.m. Friday, $40), Train (7:30 p.m. Friday, $50), Sawyer Brown (3:30 p.m. Saturday, $30), Keith Sweat (7:30 p.m. Saturday, $40), Country Gold Tour (3:30 p.m. Sunday, $35) and Lynyrd Skynyrd (7:30 p.m. Sunday, $60). The festival runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, 303 N Lemon St., Plant City. 813-754-1996.

Big Bounce America: Featuring the only Guinness-certified world record holder of the World’s Largest Bounce House, Big Bounce America is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and includes four massive inflatable attractions: a 16,000-square-foot bounce house; the newly added Sport Slam, featuring a customized sports arena; a 900-foot-long obstacle course named the Giant; and the space-themed airSPACE. $22-$41. 1-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa. 813-621-7821.

Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Day Parade: For more than 40 years, this krewe has paid homage to the Teddy Roosevelt regiment by hosting the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, always held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. See more than 100 units, including illuminated floats and marching bands. Radio giant Mike Calta serves as grand marshal . Free. 7 p.m. Saturday. Historic Ybor City, Seventh Avenue, Tampa. 813-248-1898.

Forrest Grape: Wine Fest: Tampa Theatre’s annual movie-themed film screening, tasting and premium wine pairing dinner benefit theater maintenance.

• Wine Fest kicks off with a screening of the Academy Award-winning 1994 drama “Forrest Gump” (142 minutes, PG-13). $7-$10. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

• The festival continues with a premium tasting starting at 7 p.m. and a grand tasting starting at 8. Taste dozens of boutique wines and sample fare from restaurants like The Battery, Bavaro’s, Butters Burgers, The C House, Cru Cellars and Oxford Exchange until 10 p.m. $85-$125. 7 and 8 p.m. Friday.

• Tampa Theatre closes out the festival with a premium wine pairing dinner featuring a multicourse menu created through a collaboration between Mise en Place and Metropolitan Ministries’ culinary teams. $400, $750 for two. 7-11 p.m. Saturday.

All events take place at Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. 813-274-8286.

Rockin’ Roller Rink: Celebrate the opening of the St. Pete Pier’s new 6,000-square-foot roller rink. Remains open through April 9. $13-$20. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday. St. Pete Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE. 727-822-7437.

Bike Your City: Enjoy a 6.5-mile slow, family-friendly group bike ride to mark Florida Bicycle Month and highlight the bicycle and trail network throughout Oldsmar. Riders will learn about roadway safety and trail etiquette while enjoying the scenery. Free. 8:30-11 a.m. Friday. R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive W, Oldsmar. 727-464-8355.

Cirque des Voix: Circus of the Voices: This arts presentation combines the more than 100 voices of the Key Chorale with the 40-piece Cirque Orchestra and national, international and youth circus artists. Acts include high wire, fire twirling, magic/illusion, contortion/hand balancing, hair hang and Cyr wheel. $35-$75. 8 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Circus Arts Conservatory Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. 941-355-9805.

Wicked: The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from the perspective of a young woman born with emerald-green skin. $53.75 and up. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Zoppe: An Italian Family Circus: This 175-year-old European circus has been run by the Zoppe family for eight generations. The show includes bareback riding, equestrian stunts, dog talent, clowning, acrobats, jugglers and more. Performances run Thursday through March 19. $25-$45. 7 p.m. Thursday, 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. $25-$45. Largo Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive. 727-587-6793.

Shen Yun: Enjoy the art of classical Chinese dance and acrobatics, with elaborate costuming, high-tech backdrops and an orchestra. $72 and up. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-892-5721.

Florida Antiquarian Book Festival: The 40th annual book fair is among the largest independent antiquarian book fairs in the country and features specialized booksellers from all over the U.S. $1-$10, 12 and younger free. 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-892-5202.

Chiselers Market: This fundraiser for Plant Hall preservation efforts features a large array of home goods, furniture, china, silver, crystal, collectibles, kitchenware, appliances, jewelry, art, books, plants and garden accessories. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Plant Hall at the University of Tampa, 401 W Kennedy Blvd. 813-765-7259.

Cat Show: The Skyway Cat Club presents cats of all breeds being judged in numerous rings. Attendees can shop for cat-related items, learn from experts and adopt a cat. $6-$12. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N, Clearwater. 727- 289-1989.

Spring Shellebration: Dive into Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Spring Shellebration, with extended hours until 8 p.m. Saturday through March 18. Enjoy extra time with the rescued sea turtles, dolphins and other marine animals, plus sunset cruises, games, live entertainment, music and activities. Visit after 4 p.m. and save $3 off admission when you book using “Spring Evening Admission.” General admission is $35.95, $26.95 child (before discounts). 4-8 p.m. Saturday through March 18. Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage. 727-441-1790

St. Petersburg Opera: The opera presents Broadway Cabaret, an opportunity for opera performers to show off their musical theater chops. $75. 8 p.m. Saturday. Opera Central, Preis Hall, 2145 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-823-2040.

Plays with Purpose: Tarpon Arts and SAGES Theater present “Phoney Baloney,” a fast-moving collection of true stories of phone scams. A Q&A and prize drawing will follow the performance. Free. 2 p.m. Saturday. Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. 727-942-5605.