Top events this week: Green Thumb Festival, Beauty and the Beast in the Park and Sunscreen Film Fest

Green Thumb Festival: St. Petersburg’s annual Arbor Day celebration will have more than 120 garden, plant and flower vendors and exhibitors, as well as a flower show, tool sharpening, a butterfly tent, soil and water testing, mulch and tree giveaways, kids crafts and food trucks on site. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (April 27-28). Walter Fuller Park and Center, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-893-7465.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in the Park: Talking teapots and clocks, an emotionally stunted beast, a whimsical princess — you know the story. American Stage’s park production of the Disney classic runs Wednesdays-Sundays at 7:30 p.m. through May 5. $35-$50. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday (April 24-28). Demens Landing Park, Bayshore Drive and Second Avenue SE, St. Petersburg. 727-823-7529.

2024 Sunscreen Film Festival: Immerse yourself in some of the best independent films from around the world, including documentaries, dramas, comedies and shorts. There will also be Q&A sessions with directors, actors and industry professionals. $12 per film, $50-$60 day pass, $175 four-day pass. 2:45-9 p.m. Thursday (April 25), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday (April 26), 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday (April 27), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday (April 28). AMC Sundial 12, 153 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-502-9573.

Harlem Globetrotters: The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their dribbling, spinning and dunking to the court as they take on the Washington Generals. $35.25-$125.25. 3 p.m. Sunday (April 28). Yuengling Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. 813-974-3111.

St. Pete Italian Fest: Indulge in a variety of Italian cuisine as you stroll through this festival featuring Italian music performances, dancing and a display of exotic Italian cars. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (April 27). St. Pete Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-822-7437.

Floridania Fest: Features collectors of vintage Florida souvenirs, postcards, books, art and related memorabilia. $5, 14 and younger free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (April 27). Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 727-893-1070.

Tampa Bay Home Show: Peruse more than 200 exhibits, featuring everything from carpeting and flooring to cookware and cutlery. The first 300 attendees per day get a free home improvement giveaway. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (April 27-28). Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. 727-893-8523.

Heart: The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers whose hits include “Magic Man” and “Barracuda” perform. Cheap Trick will also perform. $31.25-$145. 8 p.m. Friday (April 26). Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

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The Thorn: “The Thorn” tells the story of God’s love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. Often described as Cirque meets the passion play, it combines dance, martial arts and aerial acrobatics. $39-$96. 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday (April 25-26). Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-300-2000.

SunSips by the Bay: An after-hours cocktail party with a buffet, magic show, live music and views of all the aquarium’s rescued animals. $45, $70 VIP. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday (April 26). Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage. 727-242-0770.

Clearwater Threshers: The Threshers play the Bradenton Marauders. Stick around after the game for a concert by Whiskey Country on Friday and fireworks on Saturday. Also, Saturday is “Star Wars” Night. $9-$12. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (April 23-26), noon Saturday (April 27). BayCare Ballpark, 601 N. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. 727-467-4457.

Paddle for PSEF: A blind-draw doubles pickleball tournament with lunch and tournament shirt. 18 and older only. Benefits the Pinellas Park Public Service Education Foundation and the Korean War Veterans Scholarships Program. $50. 8 a.m. Saturday (April 27). Forbes Recreation Center, 6401 94th Ave. N., Pinellas Park. 727-367-5683.

Family Favorites Series: Tampa Theatre continues its series with this showing of 2014′s “The Lego Movie” (PG, 100 minutes). In the film, an ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as “special,” is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis. $10, $8 ages 3-12, $7 members, 2 and younger free. 3 p.m. Sunday (April 28). Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St. 813-274-8286.

Taste: Enjoy unlimited access to some of the area’s best food, craft brews and cocktails, along with multiple stages of live music. Takes place on the Riverwalk and in the lobbies of Ferguson Hall and Morsani Hall. VIP admission at 6 p.m. $95-$175. 7 p.m. Saturday (April 27). David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Johnny Mathis: Celebrating almost 70 years as a recording artist, “The Voice of Romance” performs. $37-$97. 8 p.m. Thursday (April 25). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Panter Bélico: Bélico, who is a popular figure on the Mexican music scene and on social networks, performs. $55.75-$245.75. 8 p.m. Saturday (April 27). Yuengling Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. 813-974-3111.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival: The festival continues Friday through Sunday, running weekends through May 19. Concerts by Andy Grammer on Saturday (April 27) and Chris Lane on Sunday (April 28) are included with admission. Busch Gardens, 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa. buschgardens.com.

Breakaway Music Festival: After years of Sunset Music Festival dominance, a new EDM event debuts at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. Zedd, Sofi Tukker, Illenium and Kascade will headline. 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $65 and up. breakawayfestival.com.