If you're searching for something to do this weekend, WUSF has your back.
From an event for shark lovers to a painting in the park and more, here are eight things to do across Tampa Bay.
Sharkapalooza
Sharkapalooza is at Coachman Park in Clearwater on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate sharks and ocean conservation with interactive entertainment, presentations, educational chats and more. It’s for all ages and admission is free with food available.
St. Pete Italian Fest
It's a full day of Italian culture and entertainment on Saturday at Vinoy Park at 701 Bayshore Drive N.E. on the downtown waterfront.
There will be authentic Italian food, wine tasting, a cannoli eating contest, a bocce ball tournament, Italian cars and more.
The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20, and kids under 12 get in free.
Rides by the River – Evening edition
Hundreds of exotic cars will be on display at the Armature Works pier at 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Local dealers and automotive vendors will also show off their latest vehicles and products.
Admission is free. There's a charge for parking in all lots surrounding the area.
Daycation Jeep Pool Party
If you're part of the Jeep life or just like a pool party, there's one Sunday at the Hollander Hotel, 421 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg from 1 to 6 p.m. You can eat, drink and swim. And there's no cover.
Painting in the Park
This is a free community celebration held by the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be over 20 art activities inspired by works from the museum's collection. Those include a paper poppy field inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe, en plein air painting inspired by Claude Monet and more.
Participants will get a passport to guide them to each station and earn a stamp after completing each activity. After finishing 10 stations, the passport becomes a ticket to the museum.
"The State You’re In: Florida Men, Florida Women, and Other Wildlife"
The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center presents the comedic and uniquely Floridian storytelling by Craig Pittman on some of the glorious weirdness of his native state.
See Pittman at the museum at 1101 E. River Cove St., Tampa, on Sunday at 2 p.m.
"Lies, Spells and Old Wives Tales"
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, presents a lively musical production celebrating storytelling, folklore and African American traditions through music, humor and drama.
There's are performances on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $50. Go to the troupe's website to purchase.
Tampa Bay Toy and Comic Expo
The expo brings together collectors, comic fans and pop culture enthusiasts Saturday at the Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge, 3315 W. Lemon St., Tampa.
The event will be packed with collectibles, toys, comics, cosplay, and special guests. Don’t miss out on this opportunity and meet some of your favorites, like comic artist Javier Lugo, or the legendary creator, Pat Broderick. General admission is $5 cash at the door.
