1. Saturday

   May

   18

   10:00am

   Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

   Downtown Sarasota

   Sarasota : 1306 Main St., Sarasota, 34236

   American Craft Endeavors presents the 10th annual festival featuring 100 artists and crafters from more than 30 states who work in a variety of craft media including folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils and candles. Green Market will also be o …

   Price: Free.

2. Saturday

   May

   18

   11:00am

   Contemporary Art/Contemporary Magic

   Dali Museum

   Downtown St. Petersburg : One Dali Blvd. (Bayshore Drive SE and Fifth Avenue SE), St. Petersburg, 33701

   Discuss the mysterious history and imagery of Tarot cards as interpretation by contemporary artists in the exhibition with panelists while you enjoy brunch.

   Price: $20; $10 members. Admission includes brunch.

3. Saturday

   May

   18

   11:00am

   Jack Hanna Weekend

   Editor's pick

   Busch Gardens

   Tampa : 3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, 33612

   Gwazi Park welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna for special shows, meet and greets and autograph sessions. Included with daily admission.

   Price:

4. Saturday

   May

   18

   11:30am

   Cuban Cultural Fest

   Cuban Club

   Ybor City : 2010 N Avenida Republica De Cuba, Tampa, 33605

   Tampa and Cuba have plenty of shared heritage (including, of course, the Cuban sandwich.) This two-day festival links the city and the country through food, drinks, art, dancing, movies, children's activities, fashion and music.

   Price: $10, $5 children. Additional fees for some activities.

5. Saturday

   May

   18

   1:30pm

   Jack Hanna Weekend

   Editor's pick

   Busch Gardens

   Tampa : 3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, 33612

   Gwazi Park welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna for special shows, meet and greets and autograph sessions. Included with daily admission.

   Price:

6. Saturday

   May

   18

   2:00pm

   American Idiot

   Editor's pick

   Carol Morsani Hall at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

   Downtown Tampa : 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa, 33602

   Fresh from Broadway comes this tale of three lifelong friends forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia, featuring Green Day's Grammy-winning soundtrack.

   Price: Tickets start at $44.50

7. Saturday

   May

   18

   2:00pm

   John and Jen

   Editor's pick

   Freefall Theatre

   St. Petersburg : 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33710

   In this musical, Jen and her younger brother John's family is divided over the war in Vietnam. When John is killed in the war, Jen is left to reconcile her memory of their fractured relationship. Through May 26.

   Price: $39-$46.

8. Saturday

   May

   18

   6:00pm

   Water Ski Show

   Tower Lake

   Oldsmar : 130 Burbank Road , Oldsmar, 34677

   More than 100 skiers ages 6-60 perform theatrical water shows similar to those seen at Cypress Gardens. All performances include barefoot, jump, ballet, adagio and pyramid acts. Come early and catch the pre-show.

   This week features an 80's themed show.

   Price: Free.

9. Saturday

   May

   18

   7:00pm

   Twinkling Tree Climb

   Pinellas Pioneer Settlement

   St. Petersburg : 2900 31st St. S, St. Petersburg, 33705

   Reach for the stars in this nighttime tree climb with a constellation station, campfire desserts and glow fun. Benefits the Annual Support Campaign for youth programs.

   Price: $20.

10. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    American Idiot

    Editor's pick

    Carol Morsani Hall at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

    Downtown Tampa : 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa, 33602

    Fresh from Broadway comes this tale of three lifelong friends forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia, featuring Green Day's Grammy-winning soundtrack.

    Price: Tickets start at $44.50

11. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    Conrad Oberg

    Editor's pick

    Skipper's Smokehouse

    Tampa : 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, 33613

    Blind teen Conrad Oberg dazzled during Woodstock's 40th anniversary concert in 2009 with a Hendrix-inspired rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Since then, his guitar athleticism has been praised by CNN, USA Today and Rolling Stone.

    Price: $7 advance, $10 at the door.

12. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    John and Jen

    Editor's pick

    Freefall Theatre

    St. Petersburg : 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33710

    In this musical, Jen and her younger brother John's family is divided over the war in Vietnam. When John is killed in the war, Jen is left to reconcile her memory of their fractured relationship. Through May 26.

    Price: $39-$46.

13. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    Pride and Passion

    Editor's pick

    Tampa Museum of Art

    Downtown Tampa : 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 33602

    This evening of art, live entertainment, food and drinks, is the official kick-off to St. Pete Pride. With food from Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar, free cocktails and beverages, entertainment by New Century Dance Company and DJ Michael Terrance and access to the museum's galleries. Ticket in …

    Price: $75, $85 after May 1 (for event and museum membership).

14. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    Behind the Gates

    Editor's pick

    Shimberg Playhouse at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

    Downtown Tampa : 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa, 33602

    Jobsite partners with the Tampa Jewish Community Center & Foundation for the eastern United States premiere of this controversial and important play. When 17-year-old Bethany disappears while on a school trip to Israel, her parents feverishly search for her throughout Jerusalem, and fin …

    Price: Tickets start at $28, previews $10.

15. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    American Stage in the Park: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

    Editor's pick

    Demens Landing

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 100 First Ave. SE, St. Petersburg, 33701

    This Tony Award-winning musical tells the tale of a group of overachievers as they compete in a spelling championship. Through May 26. American Stage's annual play in the park takes place outdoors in Demens Landing. Reserved seats are available for purchase, but it's just as fun to pack a picnic …

    Price: $13 advance, $15 at the event Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; $18 advance, $20 at the event Friday-Saturday (kids 6 and under free); premiere blankets $24; reserved chair seatings $29. Onstage seating is $35. Pay What You Can at preview performances.

16. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    Paul McCartney

    Editor's pick

    Amway Center

    Orlando : 400 W Church St. , Orlando, 32801

    Maybe we should be amazed the former Beatle is coming this close at all. Although he's skipping Tampa Bay for Orlando, this stop on his Out There tour is his first there since 1993. Legendary for his work in the Beatles, Wings and as a solo musician, his most recent release is the 2012 album Kis …

    Price: $57.50-$250.

17. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00pm

    Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Beethoven's Symphony No. 7

    Editor's pick

    Mahaffey Theater

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg, 33701

    Conductor Tito Muñoz is joined by Principal Flutist Clay Ellerbroek for Lowell Liebermann's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra on this concert with Mendelssohn's The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave) and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.

    Price: $15-$45.

18. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00am

    Fishing Derby for Kids

    St. Pete Beach Community Center and Horan Park

    South Pinellas beaches : 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach, 33706

    Only kids can cast into this tournament with prizes for biggest and smallest fish. Bait provided.

    Price: Free.

19. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00am

    U.S. Secret Service Road Race

    Tampa Bay Times Forum

    Downtown Tampa : 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 33602

    Run along Bayshore Boulevard with beautiful views of Tampa Bay and downtown Tampa. Post-race party features music, photo opportunities with the official Presidential limo, food and door prizes.

    Price: $25 advance, $30 day of.

20. Saturday

    May

    18

    8:00am

    Plant Sale

    Clearwater Garden Club

    Downtown Clearwater : 405 Seminole St., Clearwater, 33755

    Spruce up your garden with annuals, perennials, and plants from other vendors, all at bargain prices, at Clearwater Garden Club's annual sale.

    Price: Free admission.

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