Today’s your weekend event roundup, as always, and we’re talking sharks, a comic book expo, and a meetup with a true Florida staple. You’ll get that in just a few minutes, but first, let’s hit the news.

Another week, another local music roundup with Warren Buchholz. There are some fun shows this weekend and we’ll tell you about them, including some jazz, some rock, and a nod back to the '70s. Plus, a new art gallery has its grand opening in Ybor, and where you can learn to make your own sushi. You’ll hear about that, but first, the news.

A guy from North Carolina is walking an outline of the entire continental United States. He just walked through the Tampa Bay region, so we found him on the side of the road and walked with him. You’ll hear more on that, plus some free and fun events you can check out tonight. But first — the news.

How much money do you need to have saved to retire comfortably in the Tampa Bay area? We have the answer for you, and don’t get mad at us about it, we're just the messenger. Also, some free events to check out tonight, including a couple on the history and future of the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg, and Jurassic Park trivia! But first, the news.

Two brothers who fled Ukraine during the Russian invasion are now stars on stage in Sarasota, while using instruments they brought from their homeland. You’ll hear about it, plus some book events you can check out tonight in the Tampa Bay area, or maybe even some glow-in-the-dark pickleball. Before we talk fun though — here’s the news.

We have some weekend Mother’s Day events you can check out, including a Mother’s Day brunch in an aquarium and a special exhibit in a popular museum in St. Pete. We’ll tell you all about it, but first, the news.

St. Petersburg is back to figuring out what it wants to do with the land under and around Tropicana Field. There are four new proposals, and we’re going to break them each down for you. Plus, you’ll hear about some events going on in the Tampa Bay area tonight, including a couple places you can celebrate with your mama ahead of Mother’s Day. But first – the news.

It’s Cinco De Mayo! We were going to do a themed music intro, but honestly it would’ve come off as problematic, so we’ll hold off on that. Today you’ll hear about the need for living organ donors, and the shortage hospitals across the country are facing, including right here in the Tampa Bay area. Plus, some Cinco De Mayo events you can check out tonight if you’re trying to fiesta. But first, the news.

May the Fourth be with you! Shout-out Jackson Harpe for this Star Wars Day music intro. Today you'll hear about how marine science students conduct research in the Gulf, plus how that could be impacted with a fire that broke out at the USF St. Petersburg Marine Science Laboratory over the weekend. And you'll hear about some Star Wars events you can head to tonight to feel one with the force. But first, the news.

It’s May 1, just like Justin Timberlake predicted it would be. Guest host Meghan Bowman is back in the captain's seat today. Malaika Hollist shares some great things to do this weekend, so you don’t have to just chill on your couch, unless you want to do that. Plus, it's May Day.

It’s the International Day of Jazz. Today’s guest host, Meghan Bowman, talks to Warren Buchholz with WUSF Jazz about the special day and some music shows you don’t want to miss. Plus, a few events you can check out too.

Today’s guest host Meghan Bowman takes a special look at a new podcast by WUSF and Your Florida – Defenders of the Everglades – with the help of one of the Bay Blend’s other hosts (spoiler alert - it’s Gabby). Plus, some events you can start penciling on your calendar.