TAMPA, Fla. — If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (April 26-28), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Friday, April 26
Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival
When: April 26-28
Where: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park at 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa
Cost: General Admission $5 | 12 and Under Free
Info: Get ready for the Tampa Bay Seafood and Musical Festival this weekend! Seafood dishes include mahi, stone crabs, shrimp and grouper, all local and sustainable ocean resources from Florida's coastal waters. Meat and vegetarian entrees also are offered, along with a diverse menu of side dishes and desserts. While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to live music!
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Capitol Theatre at 405 Cleveland St, Clearwater
Cost: $36
Info: Rosanne Cash heads out on tour in support of her upcoming album, She Remembers Everything, which makes a stop at the Capitol Theatre. She Remembers Everything, Rosanne Cash’s highly anticipated follow-up to her three-time Grammy Award-winning masterpiece The River and The Thread, is a powerfully insightful collection of new songs.
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When: 8 p.m.
Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
Cost: $38.25
Info: Returning to Ruth Eckerd Hall, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings a new revue and a rotating collective of singers and musicians for a live show that is a rollicking, high-energy celebration. Pianist Scott Bradlee and his ad-hoc group became a viral sensation on YouTube, clocking nearly a billion views of reimagined contemporary pop, rock, and R&B hits in vintage styles from swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown.
Saturday, April 27
Brooksville Blueberry Festival
When: April 27-28
Where: Brooksville Blueberry Festival at 205 E. Ft Dade Ave, Brooksville
Cost: Free
Info: Brooksville Blueberry Festival is two full days of music, food, family fun and blueberries in every fashion! Enjoy more than 150 vendors, free butterfly encounters, free Florida blueberries, free blueberry wine, and so much more.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Water Works Park Tampa at 1710 N Highland Ave, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Enjoy a free showing of Wall-E at Water Works Park this weekend. Popcorn, candy and cold drinks will be available to purchase. Make sure to bring a blanket or chair.
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Charlotte Independence
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Al Lang Stadium at 1st Street Southeast, St. Petersburg
Cost: Click here for more information
Info: The Tampa Bay Rowdies are taking on the Charlotte Independence on Saturday night. Game begins at 7:30 p.m.
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When: 8 p.m.
Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
Cost: $45
Info: Are you ready for a night of classic Motown hits, harmonies, flashy wardrobes, and original choreography? Motown artists, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Members and Grammy Lifetime Achievement winners The Tempations and Four Tops are returning to Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Temptations' 44 Billboard Top 10 hits include My Girl, Ain’t Too Proud, Papa Was a Rolling Stone and I Can’t Get Next to You. The Temptations includes original member Otis Williams.
Sunday, April 28
When: April 12-28
Where: Pier 60, Clearwater Beach
Cost: $10 General Admission
Info: Featuring world-class sculptors and 1,000 tons of sand, the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival begins next week on Clearwater Beach! This 17-day celebration will transform America’s No. 1 Beach into an artistic paradise April 12-28. This year's theme, A Journey Around the Globe, will feature immaculate sculptures of renowned destinations and prominent landmarks from around the world.
Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Festival
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Tampa Garden Club at 2629 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa
Cost: $45
Info: Get your drink on this weekend at the Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Festival! Enjoy unlimited samples of delicious bloody mary concoctions from some of Tampa Bay's best restaurants. Don't forget to vote for your favorite drink to win the Golden Celery Award. Mimosas and brunch food are also available for purchase.
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