1. Saturday

   May

   25

   9:30am

   Memorial Day Weekend at the Florida Aquarium

   Editor's pick

   Florida Aquarium

   Channelside : 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 33602

   Throughout the weekend all active duty, retired or drilling reservist or National Guard members can get two free tickets to the aquarium. Additional family members (up to 4 people) can receive $10 admission.

   Price:

2. Saturday

   May

   25

   10:00am

   Oldsmar Freedom Fest

   Editor's pick

   Oldsmar State Street Festival Zone

   Oldsmar : State St. E and Fairfield St., Oldsmar, 34677

   A Memorial Day festival with two stages of live music by area bands,a beer garden, kids carnival, bike show and a Memorial Day ceremony.

   Price: Free.

3. Saturday

   May

   25

   12:00pm

   Sunset Music Festival

   Editor's pick

   Raymond James Stadium Tour

   Stadium Area : 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33607

   Now in its second year, the festival brings all things EDM to Raymond James Stadium. This year's headliners include David Guetta, voted No. 1 DJ in 2011, and Steve Aoki, who played a Rock the Vote show at RNC 2012 in Tampa. Also playing are Knife Party, Flosstradamus, Dillon Francis, Crizzly and …

   Price: $69, $99 VIP.

4. Saturday

   May

   25

   12:00pm

   Bands on the Sand

   Editor's pick

   Bilmar Beach Resort

   South Pinellas beaches : 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 33706

   The annual Memorial Day weekend beach concert is a day of family events including arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage concessions, and live music. Lineup includes every music genre including  jam bands, reggae, soul, R&B and alt-country. There's a fireworks finale at 8:50 p.m. Sa …

   Today's lineup is headlined by jamband masters Cope with a fireworks display at 8:50 p.m. Other acts today are Sunza Beaches at noon, country-folk of Between Bluffs at 1:15 p.m., reggae popsters Shoeless Soul  at 2:30 p.m.,blues guitarist Bobby Lee Rogers at 3:45 p.m. and Bonnaroo veterans Applebutter Express at 5:15 p.m.

   Price: Free; parking is $5.

5. Saturday

   May

   25

   12:00pm

   97X Backyard BBQ

   Editor's pick

   Vinoy Park

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 33701

   This full day of bands, beer and barbeque is headlined by prog-rockers Coheed and Cambria and Twenty One Pilots, who just played a sold-out State Theatre show. Visit http://www.97xonline.com/s/2013-backyard-bbq/ for more information and ticket drop locations.

   Price: Free admission, $50 VIP.

6. Saturday

   May

   25

   1:00pm

   Memorial Day Weekend 2013 at Shephard's

   Editor's pick

   Shephard's Beach Resort

   Clearwater Beach : 619 S Gulfview Blvd. , Clearwater, 33767

   The weekend is packed at Shephard's with live entertainment, drink and food specials, VIP parties and more.

   The party continues Saturday with Gods and Generals (1-5 p.m.), All the Answers (6:30-10:30 p.m.), Iyaz (11:30-midnight) and the Cataracs (midnight-2 a.m.) in the Tiki bar. 93.3 FLZ and Kidd Leow take over the Wave (9 p.m.-close).

   Price: $10-$20.

7. Saturday

   May

   25

   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

   25

   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.

   To honor Memorial Day, this week features a patriotic themed show.

   Price: Free.

9. Saturday

   May

   25

   7:00pm

   Abilities Wine Tasting and Auction

   Editor's pick

   Armed Forces History Museum

   Largo : 2050 34th Way N, Largo, 33771

   For the 24th year, Abilities annual tasting offers premium wines, culinary creations from restaurants including Salt Rock Grill, Ricky P's New Orleans Bistro, and an auction. VIP Officer's Club reception starts at 6 p.m., Grand Tasting begins at 7 p.m. Benefits returning wounded veterans.

   Price: $50 before May 13, $75 after, $85 day of; VIP $100 before May 13, $150 after, $175 day of.

10. Saturday

    May

    25

    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.

11. Saturday

    May

    25

    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.

12. Saturday

    May

    25

    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.

13. Saturday

    May

    25

    8:00pm

    Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring

    Editor's pick

    Mahaffey Theater

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

    The concert opens with Messiaen's symphonic meditation Le offrandes oubliées (The Forgotten Offerings), followed by Debussy's La Mer and Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. Tito Munoz conducts. 

    Price: $15-$45.

14. Saturday

    May

    25

    8:00am

    Corvettes at the Pier

    Straub Park (Center)

    Downtown St. Petersburg : at Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, 33701

    The annual show moves to Straub Park and once again brings a huge selection of sleek Corvettes ranging from 1950s classics to brand new models and race cars. There will also be live entertainment, drawings, vendors and more. Trophies will be awarded for categories such as for best custom and bes …

    Price: Free.

15. Saturday

    May

    25

    8:00am

    Wildflower Garden Club

    Brooker Creek Preserve

    Tarpon Springs : 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 34688

    Bring your garden gloves, hat and get ready to dig in the garden with the Friends of Brooker Creek. Light snacks usually provided.

    Price: Free, but registration required.

16. Saturday

    May

    25

    8:30am

    Guided Photography Hike

    Brooker Creek Preserve

    Tarpon Springs : 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 34688

    Local photographers and master naturalists highlight the seasonal features that help participants capture the natural beauty of the preserve. Then, hit the trails and boardwalk looking for shots that reflect the season.

    Price: Free (registration required).

17. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:00am

    Star Wars Weekends

    Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Lake Buena Vista : Hollywood Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, 32830

    A sci-fi fan-fest with a Hyperspace Hoopla stage show, Jedi Training Academy, parades and meet-and-greet sessions featuring Star Wars characters and actors. Fastpass required for autographs.

    Ray Park (plays Darth Maul) and Warwick Davis (plays Wicket W. Warrick) will attend.

    Price:

18. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:00am

    Clearwater Gateway Farmers Market

    Market Location

    Downtown Clearwater : 1200 Cleveland St, Clearwater, 33755

    Weekly market on the 1200 block of Cleveland Street near Missouri Avenue offers live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, food and homemade items, fresh produce, artisan goods and cultural art.

    Closing day for the market features entertainment by the Clearwater High School Jazz Combo.

    Price: Free admission.

19. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:00am

    Color Me Rad 5K

    Florida State Fairgrounds

    Tampa : 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, 33610

    The Fairgrounds turns into a colorful, cornstarch cloud as runners are pelted with color bombs every five minutes along the 5K route. Aerial photos make this look more like a rainbow covered rave than a run.

    Price: $30.

20. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:00am

    Azalea Community Fresh Market

    Science Center of Pinellas County

    Tyrone : 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 33707

    This new market in St. Petersburg's Tyrone area offers fresh produce, local and handcrafted foods, local artist's crafts and entertainment.

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