If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (August 16-18), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
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Things to do this Friday (8/16)
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 4800 US Hwy 301 North, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch the two groups perform live at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Crafter's Corner: A Local Artist Market
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 1901 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
Cost: Free
Info: At this indoor market, you'll find handmade jewelry, art and more from local vendors.
Things to do this Saturday (8/17)
Maren Morris at Mahaffey Theater
When: 8 p.m.
Where: 400 1st Street South, St. Petersburg
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch the Grammy-winning artist perform live with special guest Anna Graves.
Aquatic Luau 2024
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater
Cost: $45-$55
Info: Enjoy the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's end-of-summer celebration with live entertainment and more.
Tarpon Springs Hippie Fest
When: 2 p.m.
Where: 750 Dodecanese Boulevard, Tarpon Springs
Cost: Free
Info: Check out retro vehicles and listen to live music at this annual festival.
Bookstore Romance Day
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 2153 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg
Cost: Free
Info: Tombolo Books is teaming up with Black Crow Coffee to offer a special "Lover Girl Latte" and Romance-themed activities.
Things to do this Sunday (8/18)
The Market: Back to School Celebration
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 971 Water Street, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Head to this back-to-school-themed market to find local vendors and a school supply drive.
Multiday events
Monster Jam
When: Saturday and Sunday, starting at 1 p.m.
Where: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch monster trucks take on intense courses at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay Comic Con Celebration
When: All weekend, starting at 12 p.m., Friday
Where: 1901 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
Cost: $10-$15
Info: Find signings, workshops and more at this event celebrating comic culture at Imagination Museum.
The Hub 75th Anniversary Party
When: Friday and Saturday
Where: 719 North Franklin Street, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Catch live music at one of the oldest dive bars in Tampa to celebrate its anniversary.
St Pete Open 59th Annual Spearfishing Tournament
When: All weekend, starting at 8 p.m., Friday
Where: 3769 50th Avenue South, St. Petersburg
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: Watch or participate in the world's oldest spearfishing tournament.
Premier League Kick-Off Weekend
When: All weekend, starting at 3 p.m., Friday
Where: 405 South Howard Avenue, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Make your predictions for the English football league and enjoy food and drinks.
