A full slate of widely varied events awaits you this weekend! There’s a festival for your health, an old Florida Soiree, a great “Puppy Love” event at the James Museum, concerts, good causes, and so much more! Mark your calendars right here.
Theater Thursday
The Notebook Musical
The Straz Center, Morsani Hall, Tampa
Before it was a smash hit movie, it was a novel – so, of course, the natural progression is the theater. So now, it’s a staged live musical that hits Tampa this weekend. Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel—the one that inspired the iconic 2004 movie starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling—hit the stage as a musical in 2022 and has a run in the Bay area through May 31. Featuring music from “The Way I Am” songwriter Indgrid Michaelson, who worked on production of the play for seven years, the musical follows the movie in its tale of Noah and Allie, star-crossed lovers, as they navigate throes of dementia.
Now – Sunday, May 31st
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
Rock the Cosmos Series Featuring the Music of Taylor Swift & Michael Jackson
Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), Tampa
Laser Light Shows are taking over the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. Step inside America’s second-largest planetarium and experience vivid laser visuals, dynamic music, and dazzling special effects. Designed for all ages, our Laser Light Shows have something for everyone. Each performance pairs stunning visuals with your favorite soundtracks. You won’t just watch the show, you’ll feel like you’re part of it.
Before the lasers hit the dome, our astronomer will guide you through a live star show, taking you on a journey into the night sky.
Don’t miss this exciting mix of science, music, and light at MOSI! Whether you’re a first-timer or a longtime fan, you’ll be amazed.
Friday, May 29th @6:30 & 8:15
Find tickets and more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: Heard Em Say’s 19th Anniversary Show & Fundraiser
Wellswood Civic Center, Tampa
Here’s an opportunity to see the talent of our community’s young people, enjoy a great show, and help forge futures for them in the arts.
Join in for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of youth voice – and 19 years of our signature open mic!
You are invited you to a vibrant showcase of the future.
All proceeds raised will directly support the programs that give young people the tools, the confidence, and the platforms to make their voices heard through the arts.
Friday, May 29th @6:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Who is Eartha Mae?
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota
This production is worth a little trip south to our neighbors in Sarasota. The sharp-witted, glamorous, incomparable Eartha Kitt commands the spotlight. But backstage in her dressing room, in the quiet between songs, she peels back the glitz to reveal Eartha Mae: a girl from the South Carolina cotton fields, orphaned by her mother until an audience adopted her. Told through both story and song, Urbanite Theatre’s first-ever musical production unearths the complex truth behind the icon: “I’m a dirt person. I trust the dirt. I don’t trust diamonds and gold.”
In WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, Jade Wheeler, playwright and performer, brings to life a powerful woman in search of happiness and the roots she never forgets.
Opens Friday, May 29th – Sunday, June 21st
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Saturday
The Underground Book Fair Hosted by Wordier Than Thou
Jack Kerouac House, St. Pete
Meet and shop with local authors, booksellers, vinyl and collectible pop-up shops, artists, organizations and more while hanging out in Jack Kerouac’s St. Petersburg home.
Local authors will read from and discuss their works, and the shops will talk about what they do and/or sell their wares. Drinks will be available for a donation and tours of the house are free. Entry is a suggested tax-deductible donation of $5 at the door, which goes directly to maintaining the Jack Kerouac House.
Saturday, May 30th @12pm – 4pm
Find more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: 24th Annual Puppy Love for Pet Pal
The James Museum, DTSP
The James Museum is hosting their 24th Annual Puppy Love gala at the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg. Puppy Love is our largest fundraiser of the year and is key to our efforts to rescue homeless pets in danger of euthanization. It is always a magical evening filled with community spirit, entertainment, and a sense of purpose. The evening will include dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and…of course…puppies! Please remember, your donation is tax-deductible and your support is invaluable. Thank you in advance for making Pet Pal Animal Shelter’s 24th Annual Puppy Love Benefit a success!
Saturday, May 30th @6:30pm
Find more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
Spotlighting a good cause is never a bad idea and combining it with the fun and history of St. Pete Shuffle just brings it all together. Old Florida Soiree and Pathfinder Youth Scholarships shine in the #RegistrySpotlight this week.
For a Good Cause: The 2026 Old Florida Soiree
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, St. Pete
There’s nothing like a good time that’s also for a good cause. The Old Florida Soiree fundraiser supports Pathfinder’s Youth Scholarship Fund, helping provide Florida’s youth with experiential education. In 2025, we awarded $18,294 in scholarships to 435 students in Pinellas County, and our goal for 2026 is to continue expanding access to our programs, building better leaders and stronger communities. Scholarships cover both individual participants and low-income groups like nonprofits and public schools, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to engage in Pathfinder’s unique outdoor programs.
Saturday, May 30th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Sunday
The Club Wellness Festival
The Pier, DTSP
It’s a full Sunday Funday on the Pier with this huge festival devoted to making you feel better!
Here’s what you can expect:
• 3 DJ Main Stage bringing nonstop energy all day
• Cold Plunge + Sauna Arena for the ultimate mind-body reset
• Workout Main Stage with curated programming
• Hydration & Recovery Zone to keep you moving
• Activation Zone with premium brand partners
• Festival Vendor Village with top local + national brands
Sunday, May 31st @11am – 2pm
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
Page to Picture Book & Cinema Event
Green Light Cinema, St. Pete
If you’re looking for a fresh take on book clubs, here’s a wonderful way to spend your Sunday afternoon.
Presented in collaboration by Book + Bottle and Green Light Cinema, this bi-monthly series invites you to explore iconic (and unexpected) book-to-film adaptations. Your $35 ticket includes a paperback copy of the book (available for pickup at Book + Bottle) and admission to a special screening at Green Light Cinema.
After the screening, our resident film enthusiast, Lexi, will facilitate a thoughtful discussion on the adaptation process.
Sunday, May 31st @3pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam
Ruth Eckerd Hall. Clearwater
Saturday & Sunday, May 30th & 31st
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers – Southern Hospitality Tour
Florida State Fairgrounds
Sunday, May 31st @6:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend, everyone!
Cindy
