Plan your weekend
Concert
2 Chainz Here's a guy who knows how to work humor into his verses. Check out his contribution to Nicki Minaj's Beez in the Trap, quite possibly the first rap verse of the '10s to include the word "doohickey." The show is Sunday at 7 p.m. Ritz Ybor, 1503 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $30 and up. (813) 247-2555.
Art and disco
True Love Pride Art Party This huge disco dance party wraps up an art show, fashion show, rainbow body art show, video art show, music and a drag-queen contest. Free beads for everyone. $15 advance, $20 at the door. ARTpool Gallery, 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. (727) 324-3878. 8 p.m. Saturday.
Take the kids
Dia Del Nino (Day of the Child) The Latin American celebration honoring children comes to Lowry Park Zoo with family activities and entertainment including live Latin music, bilingual talks, dance lessons and Hispanic food. Included with zoo admission. $23.95, $21.95 seniors, $18.95 ages 3-11, 2 and younger free. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. (813) 935-8552. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Beach ball
Rays Watch Party When the Rays are in Minnesota to play the Twins, catch the game on the beach at a family-friendly watch party with a giant screen set up on the sand. 620-AM WDAE will broadcast live starting with their pregame show. The Rays Street Team will also be on hand with giveaways. Get a coupon for unlimited sliding on the giant slide for $10 (normally $30). Proceeds benefit the Rays Foundation. Free admission. $10 parking on site. Food and drink additional. Tradewinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. (727) 367-6461. 1:10 p.m. Sunday.
Cheap date
Screen on the Green See a free screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark at this new outdoor family event held twice a month in Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on Friday. The fountains will be on for children to splash around in before the show and dogs on leashes are allowed. There will be vendors and food trucks on site, but you can also pack a picnic. The movie will start about 8 p.m. at the park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa.
Fight night
Pacquiao vs. Bradley The fight between Filipino boxing superstar Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao and undefeated Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley is being talked about as one of the best of the year. You can watch the World Welterweight Championship when it is broadcast live Saturday starting at 9 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. It's free to watch at the Tampa casino located off Interstate 4 at Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue.
Go outside
Butterfly, Herb and Native Plant Fair Who doesn't want to attract butterflies to their garden? You can find butterfly plants, herbs and easy-care native plants, plus expert talks, at the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens. There's also a free children's activity area. The fair runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5, free for members and ages 12 and younger, at 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa.
— Sharon Kennedy Wynne wynne@tampabay.com
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