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Tampa Bay area events this weekend: A 'Wicked' singalong, classic movies at the opera and more

Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande attend the premiere of "Wicked" at the Museum of Modern Art, Nov. 14, 2024, in New York.
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Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande attend the premiere of "Wicked" at the Museum of Modern Art, Nov. 14, 2024, in New York.

From a sing-along movie screening of "Wicked" to a street celebration and more, here are a few things you can check out this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? WUSF has your back.

From singing along to "Defying Gravity" to a fashion night and more, here are several events you can check out across the greater Tampa Bay region this weekend.

3rd Friday Street Celebration — Safety Harbor

Downtown Safety Harbor comes alive again for its monthly 3rd Friday celebration from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The community can come together along Main Street for an evening of local entertainment, businesses, and a lively small-town atmosphere.

Address: Main Street, Safety Harbor

STEM in the Park: Extreme Weather

Bonnet Springs Park takes the extreme weather changes of Florida and makes it a hands-on learning experience on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Family-friendly STEM activities focused on storms, wind, and weather science. It'll be at the Givewell Community Foundation Nature Center.

Address: 1501 Florida Ave., S, Lakeland

Threads of Vision Fashion Night

Come out to the Imagine Museum for the Threads of Vision Fashion Night on Saturday at 6 p.m. There will be fashion, entertainment, glass art exhibitions and museum admission is included. The runway experience will be by fashion designer Maya Mouis. General admission is $60.

Address: 1901 Central Avenue

Mega Night Market Asian Food & Music Festival

A waterfront weekend from Friday through Sunday of Asian food, music and cultural entertainment at Clearwater's Coachman Park. Bring your empty bellies for a night market with plenty to eat and explore. There will be glowing water lanterns, craft artists and more. It's free to attend.

Address: 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater

Classic Movies at the Opera House: The Greatest Show on Earth

Sarasota Opera House heads to the movies with a screening of the 1952 circus drama The Greatest Show on Earth on Friday at 7 p.m. The dramatic lives of trapeze artists, a clown, and an elephant trainer are filled with more drama than you would expect. Ticket prices are $12.

Address: 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota

Tampa Theatre Summer Sing-Along: Wicked

Enjoy a sing-along screening of Wicked at the Sparkman Wharf on Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first 100 guests will get a free LED fan and a free bag of popcorn. Tickets are not required, but seating is limited.

Address: 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa

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