It’s one of those weekends when “something for everyone” is much more than a phrase – It’s reality right here in Tampa Bay. Don’t miss a beat and get those calendars out. Let Registry Tampa Bay be your guide!

Theater Thursday

The Last Unicorn
Tampa Fringe – Kress Contemporary, Ybor City

Peter S. Beagle’s timeless fairy tale: The Last Unicorn, brought to life on stage with puppetry, dance, original music, and full cast. Follow the last unicorn accompanied by a hapless magician and a world-weary woman as they travel to King Haggard’s desolate castle to free the unicorns trapped by the Red Bull.
Adapted from the original 1968 novel by a mother daughter duo, this play is a love letter to nostalgia and the answer to the question: How do we grow older without losing our sense of wonder?

Thursday, August 13th – Sunday, August 23rd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.

Friday

Join us for the exciting unveiling of the Lakewood Trail Connector mural, created by the talented Vitale Brothers, Derek Donnelly, Dream Weaver, and Sio! This vibrant artwork aims to revitalize the area, a key route for students heading to school and Lakewood Estates neighbors accessing 34th Street and PSTA’s new SPARK line. Watch the gifted youth from Maximo Elementary put the final touches on this inspiring mural during the event hosted by All the World’s Kids and Connect Pinellas. Parking and restrooms will be conveniently available at the 31st St Sports Complex. Don’t miss this wonderful community celebration!

Friday, August 14th @3:30pm – 5:30pm
Find more information HERE.

**Registry Spotlight Event**

Joke WRLD Comedy Festival
Coastal Creative & Other Locales, St. Pete

Joke WRLD Fest is a two-day comedy festival taking over downtown St. Petersburg. The festival brings together 75+ comedians for stand-up showcases, live podcasts, specialty shows, surprise appearances, food, drinks, merch, and more across multiple walkable venues.  This is not one comedy show in one room. It is an entire weekend built around comedy.
Your pass gives you access to participating Joke WRLD Fest shows and venues on the day or days included with your ticket. Instead of purchasing separate tickets for every show, you can move between venues and build your own festival experience throughout the day.
The schedule includes traditional stand-up showcases, comedian-and-friends shows, live podcasts, Roast Battle League, Stand Up on the Spot, Surrounded, The Comedy Jam, themed showcases, interactive shows, and other special events. There will be something different happening throughout the festival, so you can enjoy comedy on every level, in every way! Be prepared to laugh your a&$ off this weekend! We all could use a bit more of that.

Friday & Saturday, August 14th & 15th
Find tickets, schedules, locations, and more information HERE.

Conscience: A Power Up Staged Reading Presented by Powerstories
Stageworks Theatre, Tampa

Joe DiPietro’s Conscience is a play that chronicles the political rivalry between Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy during the McCarthy era’s anti-communist fervor. Set in 1950s Washington D.C., it focuses on the events leading up to and following Smith’s famous 1950 “Declaration of Conscience” speech, which condemned McCarthy’s tactics of fear and manipulation. The play explores themes of political power, integrity, and the courage it takes to speak truth to power, set against the backdrop of the American “Red Scare”. A must see for fans of Democracy and Roxanne Fay!

Friday – Sunday, August 14th – 16th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.

Monster Jam – Freestyle Mania
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa

The ultimate freestyle experience. This is Monster Jam Freestyle Mania. Get ready for the event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle – Monster Jam Freestyle Mania, presented by Spin Master. Monster Jam® trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills.
One-of-a-kind FMX bikes were created for this epic team competition, each with the bold, iconic look of your favorite Monster Jam trucks, like the legendary Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Sparkle Smash, and more. Cheer for your favorite team as they pull off stunts you’ve never seen before. The energy, the action, the next-level thrills will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s an adrenaline rush you can only experience live. 2x the freestyle action and lots of family fun!

Friday, August 14th – Sunday, August 16th
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.

Saturday

Menagerie at the Museum 2026
James Museum, DTSP

Step into the wild with the fourth annual Menagerie at the Museum! Encounter live animals up close and indoors with some of Pinellas County’s most loved animal rescue and wildlife conservation organizations. Then head upstairs to learn all about wild wolves in the special exhibition, “Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan,” from the National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Enjoy kid-approved activities in the galleries and studios, and access to the entire museum collection.

Saturday, August 15th @10am
Find tickets and more information HERE.

Sunshine City Scare 2026: A Halloween Prequel
St. Petersburg Bayfront Hilton, DTSP

Participate – If you dare! It’s the ultimate Halloween season preparation – a full-on Horror Con. It’s got everything – cosplay, panels, contests, lip-sync competitons, even a chance to help make a movie! If you love the horror genre, and you love cosplay, you have found Mecca right in the heart of downtown St. Pete! Don’t miss out on this outrageous 2-day event. Get your tickets now and make sure you participate! That’s where the fun is.

Saturday & Sunday, August 15th & 16th
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.

Sunday

Trade-N-Play St. Pete
The Historic Coliseum, St. Pete

Seems like everybody is collecting something nowadays, and why not? It’s simply fun – and in some cases, if you’re very lucky, a great investment. Get your trade on this weekend at the historic Coliseum. Whether you’re a longtime collector, competitive player, or just getting into the hobby, you’ll find an incredible selection of cards, sealed products, accessories, collectibles, and a welcoming community of fellow enthusiasts. Admission is FREE, but everyone is encouraged to reserve tickets in advance to help prepare for attendance and make check-in as quick as possible.

Sunday, August 16th @10am
Find more information HERE.

Kostar’s Art Show & Book Signing
Bayboro Brewing, St. Pete

Sunday, August 16th @2pm
Find more information HERE.

**Concert Corner**

Saturday, August 15th @6:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.

Gipsy Kings & Tonino Baliardo – Historia Tour
Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater

Sunday, August 16th @7pm
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Have a great Top 10 weekend, everyone!
Cindy

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