The NCAA Women’s Final Four happens right here! But if that’s not your speed, we’ve got Mainsail, Buffyfest, the Highland games, the Aerospace Expo, St. Pete Motor Classic and so much more! #RegistryTampaBay always curates the coolest events for your weekend fun. See what’s in store for you right here!
Thursday
Ongoing: Sun-N-Fun Aerospace Expo
Pipkin Rd., Lakeland
Time for a visit to our neighbors to the north for one of the most exciting events of the year. Everyone loves the daring do and great showmanship of the pilots. From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events on earth. They are Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind, and each year over 200,000 visitors flock to what has become known as “Aviation’s Season Opener” or “Spring Break for Pilots.”
Now through Sunday, April 6th
Find tickets, schedules and more information HERE.
Opening: The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon
Francis Wilson Playhouse, Clearwater
Lewis & Clark, AKA, the Sunshine Boys, were a very popular vaudeville act in their younger years, but time has not been good to their relationship, to put it mildly. Now one’s nephew, a talent agent, attempts to bring the two legendary (and cranky) comics together for a reunion and revival of their famous act. It’s a Neil Simon classic, funny and poignant. Put theater on your calendar this weekend.
Thursday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 13th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
Artist Opening: Nathan Beard – Ten Measure Tune
The Werk Gallery, St. Pete
Ten Measure Tune is Beard’s first solo-exhibition in St. Petersburg in over 10 years. This homecoming exhibition will showcase a selection of his classic “Exit Music” paintings, as well as a number of new bodies of work in the “Exit Music” vein that he developed for exhibitions and projects outside the region over the last decade, from Illinois and Ft. Lauderdale to California and Japan. As a proud owner of an early “Exit Music” piece, I highly recommend you come and see Nathan Beard’s work for yourself. It’s an experience.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4th @5pm – 9pm Runs through May 11th
Find more information HERE.
Artist Opening: Spring Blossoms Featuring Bobbi Pratte
Brenda McMahon Gallery, Gulfport
Opening Reception on Friday, April 4th @6pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Saturday
**Registry Spotlight Event**
Of Course, the Final Four is a very big deal, but 50 years of Mainsail is a big deal too – and Mainsail is ours, so we shine this week’s spotlight on one of the premier arts events in the country that happens each year, right here in Tampa Bay.
50th Annual Mainsail Art Festival
Vinoy Park, DTSP
For half a century, the Mainsail Art Festival has been one of the premier cultural events on St. Petersburg’s outdoor calendar. Each year, more than 100,000 visitors attend the festival to enjoy and purchase quality art and to listen to live musical entertainment. The Mainsail committee of hard-working volunteers produces this annual fine arts festival exhibiting artists competing for $60,000 in prize money.
Saturday & Sunday, April 5th & 6th
Find event and entertainment schedules, and more information HERE.
Dunedin Highland Games & Festival
Highlander Park, Dunedin
This is a really entertaining event that takes us across the pond to the beautiful traditions and culture of Scotland. Celebrate the Heritage of Scotland with great music, dancing, athletics, good food, drink, and friends! The flags are flying, the Celts are gathering, and everyone is a Celt for the weekend! What a great, unique way to spend your Saturday – in charming Dunedin.
Saturday, April 5th @8am – 6:30pm
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
Buffyfest – The Florida Björkestra
The Palladium, DTSP
Here’s a must see showcase that you won’t soon forget. The greatest Buffy the Vampire Slayer tribute concert in the world is back!
Join The Florida Björkestra for the return of Buffyfest, the live concert performance of all the songs from Once More with Feeling (the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode) and Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog. This concert features a 30 piece ensemble of some of Tampa Bay’s best performers.
Saturday, March 5th @7:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Sunday
St. Pete Motor Classic
Straub Park, DTSP
The show, which is free to the for spectators, is open to both Club Members and non-members, and features a carefully curated selection of 250+ vehicles from the 1880’s through today. There is something for every motoring taste, from antiques and classics through modern exotics, and even boats or motorcycles. There are 25 classes covering every era of motoring, each judged by a “People’s Choice” metric. Additionally, a Best of Show is awarded.
VIP Experience available.
Sunday, April 6th @10am
Find more information HERE.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four – Games and Events
Tourney Town presented by Capital One
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa
Tourney Town is a FREE festival within a festival jam packed with special appearances, autograph signings, interactive games, giveaways, basketball contests, youth clinics and more.
Thursday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 6th
Find hours and more information HERE.
Semi-Finals
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Game 1 – South Carolina vs. Texas @7pm
Game #2 – UConn vs. UCLA @9:30pm
Friday, April 4th (Both Games)
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Open Practice (Free Event)
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Saturday, April 5th @1pm
Find RSVP and more information HERE.
Final Four Concert Featuring GloRilla
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa
The GloRilla show on Saturday, April 5 at Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is free and open to the public, with DJ ReRe. No RSVP Required
Saturday, April 5th @7pm
Find more information HERE.
Party on the Plaza Featuring the Landsharks Band
Duke Energy Center for the Arts Plaza at the Mahaffey
Sunday, April 6th @4pm -7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
NCAA Women’s Final
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Teams TBD
Sunday, April 6th @3pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians, but Everyone is Welcome
Historic Tampa Theatre, Tampa
Friday, April 4th @7:30pm & 9:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
WMNF Presents: Rocket Man – A Tribute to Elton John
Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Saturday, April 5th @7pm – 11pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
One City Chorus – Imagine: The Music of The Beatles (Encore)
Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, Clearwater
Saturday, April 5th @4pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend!
Cindy
