Welcome to Event Season in Tampa! The Knight Parade this weekend doubles as the unofficial kickoff of the best time of year to live in the 813 and 727, so get out and enjoy what makes Tampa Bay so special.
This weekend there are concerts for lovers of all kinds of music, as well as some big events for some smaller sports that are great fan experiences. The weather is expected to be flawless too, so break out the flip-flops and selfies and be ready to live where everyone else vacations. Here are 10 Things to Do this weekend in Tampa and St. Pete, so there's no excuses: get out and enjoy your home! It's going to be a great weekend!
Sant’ Yago Knight Parade 2018
One of the best events of the year, and a parade like no other. On Saturday night Seventh Avenue in Ybor City becomes an evening like no other, and it's all produced by one of the best oldest krewes in town. Get there early before the beads start flying from 7 to 9:15 p.m., with the parade route moving east down Seventh Avenue from Nuccio Parkway to 22nd Street.
Gasparilla Knight Parade Afterparty!
The pirate activities continue with the Knight Parade! Join us after the parade and continue partying all night long at Ybor's best spot to keep the party going all (K)night long! 18 to get on board, 21 for the mead!
Bay Area Renaissance Festival 2018
Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival! Check out all you need to know about one of the biggest Ren Faires anywhere, and one of the things to do in Tampa for the next seven weekends. Be sure to keep an eye on the special theme and contest days as well, and don't miss your favorite!
G. Love & Special Sauce
Fresh off an Eagles Super Bowl win, the alternative, blues, and funk trio from Philadelphia comes to the 727 on their 25th Anniversary Tour to Jannus Live Friday night. Tickets on sale now!
Brown-Forman: Valentine’s Edition
Calling all Bourbon lovers: the Epicurean Theatre brings you a date night like no other. Amp up your bourbon knowledge and indulge in expertly crafted cocktails as the Old Forester brand ambassador and a master mixologist lead this cocktail class!
An Evening with Tony Bennett
The legend might have left his heart in San Francisco, but he's coming to the other Bay Area and bringing aura and legendary voice with him. “Gratitude and joy, gruffness and beauty balance each other perfectly in singing that has grown more rhythmically acute with each passing year” says the New York Times. We couldn't agree more.
Star Trek vs. Star Wars
An intergalactic battle pits Trekkies against The Force for one stellar concert. Who will live long and prosper? When the orchestra performs music from the Star Trek TV show and movies, along with Star Wars classics by John Williams, everybody wins. So use The Force, or get beamed up to either the Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Friday), Mahaffey Theater (Saturday), or Ruth Eckerd Hall (Sunday) this weekend.
Hogan & Flair- Legends of The Ring
WHAT'CHA GONNA DO BROTHER?? WOOOOOOOOO!!
Maybe the biggest two names in the history of sports entertainment share a stage at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. From leg drops to chops, you'll never forget this night if you're a fan of the squared circle.
USF Women's Basketball vs. Ohio State
The Bulls are ranked #23, but the Buckeyes are #14 as they head to the Sun Dome in one of the premiere non-conference games of 2018. Come out to support the USF Bulls as they take on Ohio State!
Festival Preview Day 38 Presented by Lambholm South
A major day of racing with implications on the national 3-year-old picture. The card features three graded events, highlighted by the Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes. The horses running this weekend are all competing to head to Churchill Downs the first week in May!
