{"id":176142,"date":"2026-03-03T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/176142\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:17:24","slug":"top-events-in-tampa-bay-for-the-week-of-march-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/176142\/","title":{"rendered":"Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of March 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are this week\u2019s top events:<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 4<\/p>\n

Gregorian sings Enigma: 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $51. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n

bbno$: 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. This show is sold out. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sue Foley: 8:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $40. Visit mypalladium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 5<\/p>\n

International Ballet Stars: The Sleeping Beauty: 7 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts \u2014 Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $47.95. Visit themahaffey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Justin Furstenfeld: 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n

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Billy Ocean: 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $48.75. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SCF Concert Choir & SCF Chamber Choir: \u201cMy Favorite Things:\u201d 7 p.m., in the Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Tickets start at $5. Visit our.show\/scfmusic030526<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday-Saturday, March 5-7<\/p>\n

SPIFFS 50th annual International Folk Fair: March 5-7, in England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park. Visit spiffs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday-Sunday, March 5-8<\/p>\n

Blessed Sacrament Spring Carnival: Blessed Sacrament, 11501 66th Ave. N., Seminole. Carnival rides, fair food favorites, games, raffles and more. Live music and daily entertainment. Fun for all ages. www.facebook.com\/BSCScarnival<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, March 6<\/p>\n

Little River Band: 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $41. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Curious Savage:\u201d Through Sunday, March 22, at West Coast Players, 21905 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Tickets are $23. Call 727-437-2363. Visit wcplayers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI Am, He Said:\u201d 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $49. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n

Trashy Treasures Community Party & Curated Auction: 6-9 p.m., at Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Visit www.dfac.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jamie McLean Band: 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pink Martini: 7:30 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts \u2014 Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $60.35. Visit themahaffey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday-Saturday, March 6-7<\/p>\n

Lance Weiss: 8:30 p.m., at Clearwater Comedy Club, 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater. Tickets are $20. Call 727-435-0327 or visit www.clearwatercomedyclub.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sharon Simon: 8:30 p.m., at Sunshine City Comedy Club, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Tickets are $20. Call 727-435-0327 or visit www.sunshinecitycomedyclub.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n

Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute: 7 p.m., at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs. Tickets start at $39 for adults and $36 for Tarpon Arts members. Visit tarponarts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pigeon Playing Ping Pong and Lotus: 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $44.14. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Matteo Land: 8 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts \u2014 Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $54.15. Visit themahaffey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Quinton Greene: 8 and 9:30 p.m., at Coconuts Comedy Club, Tradewinds Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Tickets are $20. Call 727-360-5653, email coconutscc@aol.com, or visit coconutscomedyclubs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Seven Wonders: 4 and 8 p.m., at Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. Tickets start at $46. Visit www.thebeachtheatre.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Selwyn Birchwood: 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Taj Farrant: 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $35. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n

Zac Clark: 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $40. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.<\/p>\n

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Bret Michaels: 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $54.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

St. Pete CommUNITY Festival 2026: 1-9:30 p.m., Azalea Park 1600 72nd St. N., St. Petersburg. This free family-friendly and leashed dog-friendly festival combines live music, interactive arts, hands-on experiences, and local food and craft vendors. Attendees can shop, taste, and explore the very best of St. Petersburg while supporting small businesses and local economic development.<\/p>\n

Suncoast Hospice Gala: 6 p.m., Opal Sol Resort, 400 Coronado Drive, Clearwater. This year\u2019s celebration blends coastal glam with lush island vibes, a dreamy escape to honor the Full Life Care that Suncoast Hospice provides for the community. tinyurl.com\/53xcws63<\/a><\/p>\n

Trashy Treasures Art Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Visit www.dfac.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dwight Icenhower: A Tribute to Elvis: 2 and 7 p.m., at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave., Pinellas Park. Tickets are $21.64. Visit www.pinellas-park.com\/161\/Performing-Arts-Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8<\/p>\n

Art in the Park: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main Street, Dunedin. Visit www.creativeartistsguild.club<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gary Numan: 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $47.50. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The World\u2019s Greatest Tribute to the Traveling Wilburys: 7 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $39. Visit mypalladium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Man in Black: Johnny Cash: 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n

Monday, March 9<\/p>\n

Paul Anka: 7 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $59. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Roger Day: 11 a.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Free. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 10<\/p>\n

Ron Pope: 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $33. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n

Simon Phillips: Protocol V: 7:30 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Visit LargoArts.com<\/a> or call 727-587-6793.<\/p>\n

Sticky Fingers: 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $52.85. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 4<\/p>\n

The Naked Magicians: 7:30 p.m., in Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tickets start at $55. Visit strazcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Strung Out and Riverboat Gambler: 6:30 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Tickets start at $35.06. Visit www.theorpheum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Peyton Ruddy: 8 p.m., at Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Tickets start at $23.80. Call 813-960-1197 or visit www.sidesplitterscomedy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Eli Young Band and Lanco: 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $65. Visit Ticketmaster.com<\/a> or seminolehardrocktampa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 5<\/p>\n

Throwback Thursdays: 70s, 80s & 90s Hits: 6-9 p.m., Krate at the Grove, 5862 Goldview Parkway, Wesley Chapel. Featuring DJ Delirious, mixing all of your favorite hits from your favorite era.<\/p>\n

Joey Diaz: 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $90. Visit Ticketmaster.com<\/a> or seminolehardrocktampa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus: 7 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Tickets start at $41.70. Visit www.theorpheum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday-Friday, March 5-7<\/p>\n

Derrick Strouop: March 5-7, at Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Tickets start at $28.80. Call 813-960-1197 or visit www.sidesplitterscomedy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday-Sunday, March 5-8<\/p>\n

Disney on Ice: Mickey\u2019s Search Party: Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Tickets start at $31.40. Visit www.ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, March 6\"\"<\/p>\n

SkyWatch: Space Week: 8 p.m., MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. MOSI\u2019s expert astronomers will guide you in viewing the stars, planets and celestial wonders through telescopes. Free for members, $5 general admission. mosi.org\/event\/skywatch<\/a><\/p>\n

Kaleidoscope Beer + Art Festival: 6-10 p.m., Florida Avenue Brewing Co., 2029 Arrowgrass Drive, Wesley Chapel. Enjoy live art installations, music, and beer poured by your favorite breweries from across the U.S. Purchase tickets at tinyurl.com\/3amz3y7a<\/a><\/p>\n

Rene Bray & Flip Orley: 7:30 p.m., at the Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 First Ave. NE, Ruskin. Tickets are $23 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Visit firehouseculturalcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jazz with Jim: 7:30-9 p.m., Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. Tickets are $13-$20. tinyurl.com\/bdhxwh36<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday-Sunday, March 6-8<\/p>\n

Day in the Dirt Down South: 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Dade City Raceway, 36722 State Road 52. Amateur dirt bike enthusiasts will ride along with some of the world\u2019s best, including Red Bull athletes in this wild race series. $25-$50. Kids under 4 years old (and not riding) are free. www.dayinthedirtdownsouth.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n

Under the Sea with MAPS: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Starkey Ranch TLC, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa. Explore the vast ocean through hands-on stations while discovering wonderful species like sharks, manatees, and whales. Tickets are $15 per child ages 6-12 (plus taxes and fees). Purchase tickets at mapsmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday-Sunday, March 7-8<\/p>\n

\u201cDog Man: The Musical:\u201d Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tickets start at $35.80. Visit strazcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8<\/p>\n

Todd Barry: 7 p.m., at Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Tickets start at $29.80. Call 813-960-1197 or visit www.sidesplitterscomedy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Exhumed: 7 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Tickets start at $28.69. Visit www.theorpheum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

29th Annual Kumquat Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Dade City. Explore downtown merchants, and vendors selling craft, food, beverage and farmers market. www.eastpascochamber.org\/annual-kumquat-festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Chalk Art Festival and Spring Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Woodmont Park, 407 Woodmont Ave., Temple Terrace. Enjoy live chalk art creations, browse a variety of vendors and grab a bite from local food trucks. The city will be giving away over 150 trees to Temple Terrace residents on a first come, first served basis. A valid ID is required and no pre-registration is needed.<\/p>\n

Monday, March 9<\/p>\n

Eidola: 7 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Tickets start at $35.06. Visit www.theorpheum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here are this week\u2019s top events: Wednesday, March 4 Gregorian sings Enigma: 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":176143,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[14381,1339,12971,202,204,203,199,201,200,3019],"class_list":{"0":"post-176142","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-st-petersburg","8":"tag-bilheimer-capitol-theatre","9":"tag-clearwater","10":"tag-performing-arts-center","11":"tag-st-pete","12":"tag-st-pete-headlines","13":"tag-st-pete-news","14":"tag-st-petersburg","15":"tag-st-petersburg-headlines","16":"tag-st-petersburg-news","17":"tag-tickets"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176142\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/176143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}