One Direction: Get ready to swoon (or plug your ears) when the boy band performs Friday at Raymond James Stadium. Possibly even more swoon-worthy: Red-hot Australian foursome 5 Seconds of Summer will open. $19.50-$99.50. (727) 791-7400.
John Waters: The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival kicks off Friday and runs through Oct. 11, and it gets a Hollywood boost with film provocateur John Waters and his one-man show Saturday at the Tampa Theatre ($33-$63). Visit tiglff.com for the festival schedule and tickets.
Shaquille O'Neal's All Star Comedy Jam: The basketball star and well-known comedy nerd won't be performing, but he'll bring his favorites on Saturday to the USF Sun Dome, including Oscar-winner Mo'Nique, In Living Color cast member Tommy Davidson and Gary Owen. $39-$85. (813) 974-3004.
Date Night
Concerts: Ruth Eckerd Hall has a week of date-worthy shows this week, including Grammy-nominated indie rocker David Gray tonight ($43.25-$68.25) followed by Chicago at the Clearwater concert hall on Wednesday ($62.75-$92.75) and guitar legend Peter Frampton on Friday ($39.50-$89.50). (727) 791-7400. Over at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, 2012's Next Big Thing headliner Rise Against performs in the courtyard Sunday; $32.50-$35, (727) 565-0550.
Nightmare on S Howard Avenue: A spooky scavenger hunt-style pub crawl will haunt South Tampa hot spots Friday starting at the Pita Pit at 500 S Howard Ave. Costumes encouraged. Registration starts at 6 p.m. $10-$30.
Comedy: Kevin James had great success in movies and TV, but he has never let go of standup, and he's performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday ($46.50-$75). Terry Bernadino, best known for his recurring role in Reno 911!, will bring his show to the Straz Center in Tampa on Tuesday; $39.75.
kids and family
Replay Amusement Museum: This new arcade with more than 100 vintage pinball and video game machines opens this weekend in Tarpon Springs with unlimited play included in admission: $13, $7 ages 6-12, 5 and younger free at 119 E Tarpon Ave.
Movies and Music in the Park: Every Thursday in October, St. Petersburg's Straub Park turns into a popular date night/family picnic scene, this week with Brazilian music by Rio Bossa at 6 p.m., followed by Robin Williams' great Dead Poets Society. Free.
more to explore
Looking for some new restaurants to try? Check out our reviews and listings in tampabay.com/things-to-do.