A theatre project in Sarasota is trying to revive the connections between Black and Jewish people and the discrimination both groups faced in the 1950s and '60s. More on that, plus some Earth Day and Earth Day-adjacent events going on in the Tampa Bay area this week! We’ll tell you about that, but first things first – the news.

There’s an empanada festival, a free prom dress giveaway, and even a musical theatre rave going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, and Malaika Hollist and Sky will talk about it all. Tampa Bay Lightning playoff hockey also begins this weekend, and we'll give you a preview of where you can celebrate and watch the game. Before all that, you're getting the news.

It's local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. This time with a twist, because Saturday is Record Store Day. You’ll hear about what that is and where you can celebrate, plus learn some fun hockey history, or try to become a pickleball champion. Those events are going on tonight. First – the news.

We preview a really unique mural being unveiled in the Tampa Heights neighborhood. Plus, a legendary Tampa bakery reopens, and a place where you play and learn chess, all happening over the next day or two. But before that, here’s the news.

Temporary Protected Status could soon be out the door for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the U.S. The majority of them are in Florida, and a huge chunk of them work in health care, filling in some big-time caretaker vacancies. You’ll hear about the potential impacts of that, plus how you can join a skate club or make your own bracelets, along with other things happening in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days. Before that, here’s the news.

The federal government wants to remove all restrictions for oil drilling in Gulf waters, including rules created to protect endangered animals. You’ll hear more on that, plus a bartender battle, an airplane expo, and other fun things happening in the Tampa area this week. But first — the news.

There are SO many festivals going on in the Tampa Bay area this weekend, whether you’re into music, athletics, or even birding or loquats! Malaika Hollist and Sky will get you caught up, but first up – the news.

Some really fun shows and concerts are coming to the Tampa Bay region this weekend, and Warren Buchholz and Sky are going to talk about them. Plus, some fun events going on tonight, including a bounce house, a Lightning watch party, and more. But first – let’s talk the news.

Gov. DeSantis just signed a bill allowing Florida to designate groups as "domestic terror organizations." Some Islamic advocacy groups are already dealing with the legal fallout of this exact thing. You’ll hear from both sides. Plus, another chance to see Guy Fieri or check out a free symphony tonight in the Tampa Bay area.

Chef Alton Brown is headed to the area this month, and WUSF got to catch up with him. Plus, some events this week that might tickle your fancy if you’re looking for something to do.

Crabs taking an all-you-can-eat buffet-strategy to overgrown algae is helping out our coral reefs. You'll learn more about that. Plus, a couple of events to hit up for the nostalgia.

Temporary caps on water use start TODAY to help us get through this extreme drought. Plus, there's already some tea between Hillsborough County commissioners over ballpark plans for the Rays. And, of course, your weekend roundup of events.