Hillsborough County

  •  Dear Evan Hansen:  The six-time Tony award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the Straz Center this weekend. Watch the heartwarming musical about a socially anxious high-school student that the New York Times calls “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical”. Tickets and showtimes are available here.

  • Monster Jam: A night of high-octane adventure awaits you at Monster Jam, taking place at Raymond James this Saturday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. See fan-favorite trucks like Grave Digger, Max-D, and El Toro Loco square off against one another and witness some classic monster truck mayhem.

  •  Kids in the Kitchen Valentine’s Day Edition: Show your kids the fun of baking at Armature Works this Saturday! This special edition of Ms. Alyna’s cooking class has students making and decorating their own batch of Valentine’s Day cupcakes from scratch. Admission to the class is $35, with two classes taking place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

  • Love and Basketball: A classic movie that combines sports and romance, Love and Basketball is the best of both worlds. Screening at the Tampa Theater this Saturday, the movie sees two childhood friends who each pursue dreams of being pro basketball players fall in love. The film will be showing at 3:00 PM, with the theater doors opening an hour prior and a movie trivia show starting at 2:30.

Pasco County

  • Family Fun Festival and Health Fair: Pasco Hernando State College is hosting a family-friendly festival this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Play games, check out some arts and crafts, and of course, enjoy plenty of good food. The school will also be offering tours of campus.

  • BRU Florida Chili Cook-Off: Spice up your Saturday by heading to the 2nd annual chili cook-off at BRU Florida Growler Bar in Odessa. Come see chili chefs go head to head as you decide who earned the grand prize and title of Best Chili. The event goes from 3:00 to 5:00 PM with the proceeds from the event going to Feeding Tampa Bay.

  • Charcuterie Class: Learn how to construct the ever-so-trendy charcuterie board this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The charcuterie class is $45 per person and includes the charcuterie, the board, and champagne. The event will be hosted by Heights Charcuterie owner Anthony Giovanniello and Bell Consulting & Hospitality at the RAW Space Collaborative in Wesley Chapel.

Pinellas County

  • February Indie Flea: You don’t want to miss out on the crafts, food, local art, and live music at this week’s indie flea market this Saturday. Taking place in Downtown St Pete at the Black Radish vegan grocery, the event will also feature a pop-up bar from Bandit in celebration of their 6th anniversary. The market will be open from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.

  • Retrotech Exchange: Get creative at this immersive artist-oriented pop-up, happening from 5:00 to 10:00 PM outside M&M Video Games in Pinellas Park. Featuring curated vendors, art installations, live painting, and music, Retrotech Exchange is sure to be a blast!

  •  Gladys Knight: The iconic Gladys Knight is coming to Clearwater this Sunday! The six-time Grammy winner and talent behind hits like Midnight Train to Georgia and her new gospel album Where My Heart Belongs will be performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall at 8:00 PM.

Sarasota/Manatee County

  •  Sunday Polo at the Sarasota Polo Club: Whether a longtime fan of the sport, or you’re just looking for a day out, Sarasota Polo Club is always an event with tailgating, wagon rides, half-time entertainment, and plenty of horses. Sunday’s game will kick off at 1:30 PM, with tickets starting at $15.

 

Polk County

  •  Mardi Gras in Munn Park: The Big Easy is coming to Downtown Lakeland as Munn Park is hosting their annual Mardi Gras celebration Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM! In addition to food and live music, expect stiltwalkers, fire blowers, beads, and a parade led by a marching band. There will also be plenty of raffles, prizes, and giveaways throughout the day.

 

Citrus County

  • Around The World in 80 Days: The classic story of globe-trekking explorer Phileas Fogg is coming to the stage, as the Ocala Civic Theater presents their humorous adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around The World in 80 Days. Get ready for some fast-paced quips and gaffs as Fogg’s outrageous wagers pits him against stampeding elephants, typhoons, and runaway trains.

Lee County

  • ArtFest Fort Meyers: This weekend,  explore Fort Meyers’ signature annual event as ArtFest returns this Friday night! Nearly 200 artists from across the country will be showing their works at the event which goes until Sunday at 4:00 PM. The event will feature food, drinks, and live music, and there will also be a 5K fun run being held on Sunday