Storm Aid Concert, Patriot Fest, Seafood Festival: FL Weekend Events
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Storm Aid Concert, Patriot Fest, Seafood Festival: FL Weekend Events Looking for something fun to do? Florida Orchestra, Living Arts Festival, Friendly City Flea, Bowls for Hope, German stand-up comedy.TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Tampa Bay area? There's something for every interest, from arts and crafts festivals to a free Florida Orchestra concert to Patriot Fest.
Check out some of this weekend's events in the greater Tampa Bay area:
This seafood and arts and crafts festival takes place Friday (noon to 9 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in Tarpon Springs.
Storm Aid '24
Cage Brewing in St. Petersburg hosts this fundraising concert featuring nine bands on Friday, from 3 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds benefit Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Pops in the Park with The Florida Orchestra
This free concert , which takes place at St. Pete's Vinoy Park on Friday, 6:30 p.m., will feature movie music, Broadway hits and classical favorites.
The Living Arts Festival: Festival Féte
This pre-festival party , held Friday, 7 p.m., at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the area's fine arts, performing arts and culinary arts.
Paco Erhard: American Büttenrede
Enjoy a joyous night of German stand-up comedy , beer, food, folk dances and a Krampus walk on Friday, 7 p.m., at the German-American Society.
West Pasco Art Guild Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
More than 20 local artists will have their work for sale on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the West Pasco Art Guild in New Port Richey.
Patriot Fest
This Patriot Fest event features the Maket Marie with more than 100 vendors, a tribute ceremony for veterans and live music on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Clearwater's Coachman Park.
Artisan Alley Vendor Market
Shop with local artisans and vendors Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Michael Old Catholic Church in Dunedin.
Print Party at the Preserve
Print St. Pete Community Letterpress hosts this inaugural celebration of printmaking Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Community Tech Day
Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project presents the second annual Community Tech Day Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Thomas "Jet" Jackson Rec Center in St. Pete. The event includes interactive digital experiences that combine artificial intelligence and virtual reality along with app building, science tools, entrepreneurial tech and learning games to explore educational STEAM
Facing Helene (and Milton's) Fury: Stories of Courage, Compassion and Resilience
Come share your experiences and watch Living Mirror Playback Theater reenact those stories for a compelling afternoon of theater and community on Saturday, 2 p.m., at WMNF's studio in Tampa.
Tiana's Tea: Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration/Domestic Violence Awareness Event
This special event honors breast cancer survivors and raises awareness for domestic violence on Saturday, 3 to 8 p.m., at The Portico in Tampa.
The Roy LaCroix Variety Hour
This benefit concert at St. Petersburg City Theatre on Saturday, 7:30 p.m., will raise funds to repair and restore the theater after recent hurricanes.
Christmas Under the Oaks
The GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club presents more than 200 vendors and food trucks Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the St. Petersburg College Clearwater campus. Proceeds from the market help fund the organization's community grants, scholarships and service work.
Friendly City Flea
This outdoor flea market at Oscura in Bradenton features artisan vendors and live music, as well as brunch, coffee, and cocktails on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bowls for Hope
All Faith Food Bank invites the community to its signature Bowls of Hope event on Sunday, starting at 11 a.m., at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. Forty restaurants and caterers will serve soups, bread, desserts and more in handcrafted bowls donated by local potters.
