American Stage in the Park: The Producers: Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy sees a down-and-out producer and his accountant scheme to produce the most notorious flop in theater history. Through May 13. 8 p.m., Demens Landing, 100 First Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. $18-$22 lawn, $32-35 premium blanket, $38-$40 reserved. (727) 823-7529.
Sunday Bicycle Rides: Meet in the parking lot for a 25-mile tour of small parks in the downtown area. Helmets are required. Call (727) 455-7854. 8 a.m., Medical Arts Complex, 2191 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free.
Blueberry Festival: The 11th annual festival celebrating the tiny blue berry features wines, craft beers, numerous food and craft vendors, Kids Zone, live music and U-Pick blueberries. 8 a.m., Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Free, $5 parking. (813) 444-3740.
Sugar Sand Festival: Master sculptors have been invited to turn nearly 1,000 tons of powdery, white sand into elaborate characters and scenes.This year's theme is "Sea America: A Celebration of America's Treasures," that will be lined up in an exhibit in a 21,000 square-foot tent. There will also be sand sculpting classes, a giant sandbox, concerts, buskers and fireworks. Sunday features fireworks (9 p.m.) and concerts by Chris McCarty (2-5 p.m.) and Stormbringer (6:30-9 p.m.). 10 a.m., Pier 60, 10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach. $10, $8 ages 55 and older, $6 ages 6-17, 5 and younger free. (727) 871-8060.
Corey Avenue Sunday Market on St. Pete Beach: Browse the weekly market with more than 60 local vendors offering farm fresh produce, specialty and ready-to-eat foods, plants, handcrafted items, live music, then stop in for breakfast or lunch at the nearby restaurants. 10 a.m., Along Corey Avenue, 155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Free admission. (813) 481-8805.
Mainsail Art Festival: In addition to 250 professional artists, Mainsail presents the Young at Art student show, Kids Create activity tent, live music and a variety of culinary art food vendors. 10 a.m., Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 893-7039.
EcoFest: A celebration of the local businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to sustainability (ecology, equity and economy) includes demonstrations, informational booths, green living products and services, green businesses, alternative health practitioners, renewable energy specialists and organic farms. 11 a.m., Lowry Park Bandshell, 7525 N Boulevad, Tampa. Free. (813) 948-4190.
Tampa Bay Seafood and Music Festival: Great seafood mixes with live music by The Sarasota Steel Pan Band, Reverend Barry and the Funk, RJ Howson, Twinkle and Rock Soul Radio, Kettle of Fish, the Greg Billings Band, The Black Honkeys and Act 3. No pets, please. 11 a.m., Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. $5 advance, $7 at the gate, 12 and younger admitted free. (941) 487-8061.
Island Earth Days: Celebrate the Earth and our tropical environment at this annual event with live music, children's activities, nature walks, live animals and environmental displays. 11 a.m., Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd. (at the West end of Dunedin Causeway), Dunedin. Free; $8 per carload park admission. (727) 738-2903.
Sacred Heart Spring Festival: Sacred Heart's annual community event features carnival rides, live bands, mixed entertainment, food, games and craft vendors. Benefits Sacred Heart Interparochial Catholic School. 12 p.m., Sacred Heart Interparochial School, 7951 46th Way N, Pinellas Park. Free; $12-$20 (rides). (727) 541-4447.
Earth Day: Children can celebrate the planet Earth as they participate in a beach clean up, plant seeds and learn about the science behind oil spills. Included with admission. Noon, Great Explorations Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. $10, $9 seniors, 1 and younger free. (727) 821-8992.
Tampa Bay Rays: vs. Minnesota Twins: It's Family Fun Day. Cars with four or more people get free parking. During the game, there's a batting cage, virtual reality home run derby, face painters, stilt walkers, jugglers and balloon art. After the game, kids can run the bases and enjoy a DJ Kitty dance party with mascots. Kids ages 14 and younger get free mascot socks. 1:10 p.m., Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. Ticket prices vary by game. Toll-free 1-888-326-7297.
The International Chorale Spring Festival: Enjoy a live music from the chorale as they share secular, gospel, solos, duets, Americana, international songs, comedy and more during their spring festival: Songs Around the World. The chorale is directed by Barbara Nelson and will include accompanist JoAnn Metropoulous. 2 p.m., Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. $5. (727) 298-3299.
Family Favorites Film Series: Flipper (1963) (G): The next generation of young fans will get the chance to see some of their parents' most beloved childhood films on the big screen. 3 p.m., Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa. $10, $8 ages 12 and under. (813) 274-8982.
Jazz Noir: Mood Music for Murder & Mystery: Multi-media concert that will revisit the works of jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Elmer Berstein, Henry Mancini, Alex North, Krzysztof Komeda, and Graham Greene all of whom created the dark and beautiful moods of film noir. 3 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $20-$35. (727) 822-3590.
Allman Goldflies Band : The band will perform at the 43rd Annual Mainsail Arts Festival in support of the release of their new album Second Chance, which is a mix of Southern rock and modern blues with some jazz undertones driven by raspy-voiced bluesman Gary Allman on vocals and keyboard and critically acclaimed bassist David "Rook" Goldflies. 3 p.m., Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. free. (727) 278-3033.
The Little Traitor: Based on the novel Panther in the Basement, this family drama takes place in Palestine on the eve of the expiration of the British Mandate and the establishment of an Israeli state. A reception of hummus, falafel, Israeli salad and dessert follows. 3 p.m., Beth Israel Sun City Center, 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E, Sun City Center. $5 (registration required). (248) 568-7610.
Walk the Line - A Tribute to Johnny Cash: Enjoy a tribute concert with the Nashville band, Johnny Cash impersonator and female country music artist June Carter along with special guest, magician and comedian Elliott Smith. 3 p.m., Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. $25. (727) 893-1070.
Dia de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life: Secret Stories of the Sugar Skulls: 42 national and Mexican artists' interpretations of the Mexican holiday, as well as 160 artist-embellished sugar skulls. Curated by Mark Noll. Remains on display through May 29. Curator Mark Noll, artist/writer Courtney Graham and other artists share. 4 p.m., Florida CraftArt Galleries, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 821-7391.
First Ladies in African American History: In part of National Black Women's History Month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum presents Marion Lee Johnson, Apollo 11 Space Mission Boeing Engineer. 4 p.m., Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg. $60. (727) 323-1104.
Drag Queen Bingo: Drag queens call the numbers for 10 games of flamboyant bingo. Benefits the Suncoast Organized Animal Relief. 5 p.m., Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grill, 2901 Tyrone Blvd. N, St. Petersburg. $10. (727) 851-9386.
Megan Hilty: The Broadway star of Wicked and 9 to 5: The Musical, as well as NBC's musical drama Smash, brings her cabaret show, 7 p.m., Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $35.50-$55.50. (813) 229-7827.
Bill Engvall: Growing up, he had plans of becoming a teacher, but while in a nightclub one evening, he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and found that making people laugh was truly his forte. 7 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $66-$96. (800) 826-9303.
SunLit Festival: Wake Up: The Buddhist Writings of Jack Kerouac: This spring time celebration of literature connects literary circles with other arts and cultural endeavors. Live readings and storytelling to examine the impact Jack Kerouac's work had on Buddhism in America. $15 (registration required). Call (727) 771-5656. 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of St. Petersburg, 100 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg.
Dale Jones: The comedian delivers an animated stage character with high energy and some pretty remarkable facial contortions as seen on TBS's The Very Funny Show, Last Comic Standing and Fox's 30 seconds to Fame. 7 p.m., Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $10-$16.50. (813) 960-1197.
Florida Orchestra Masterworks: Verdi's Requiem: Under the direction of Michael Francis, The Master Choral of Tampa Bay joins the orchestra for a dramatic presentation of Verdi's massive masterpiece. 7:30 p.m., Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $15-$45. (727) 791-7400.
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