Volta: The bendy people of Cirque du Soleil. Through March 18. 8 p.m., Greyhound Track, 8300 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Starting at $37. Toll-free 1-877-924-7783.
Marjorie Prime: Set in 2050, the futuristic play takes artificial intelligence to unforeseen levels, asking machines to help a family through losing a loved one. Through April 1. 8 p.m., American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. $39-$49; free for people under 20 years old, reservation required. (727) 823-7529.
Jay Mohr: The Saturday Night Live alum went on to have numerous television and film credits, including starring opposite Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire. 8 and 10:30 p.m., Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $30. (813) 864-4000.
Gasp!: The performing arts festival showcases a variety of theater, dance, poetry, improv and visual art with artists performing in and around the museum. Upgrade to VIP for complimentary drinks, appetizers and exclusive programming in a VIP room. New this year are special outdoor performances. 7 p.m., Tampa Museum of Art, 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. $25 advance, $30 day of; $55 advance, $60 day of VIP. (813) 274-8130.
St. Petersburg Opera: Mornings With the Maestro: St. Petersburg Opera artistic director Mark Sforzini leads a program to enhance your understanding of opera and preview shows. 11 a.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. $20, $15-$17 seniors/students. (727) 896-2667.
Paddyfest Street Festival: Rome Avenue shuts down to traffic and fills with green clad revelers partying to live music by national headliners Love and Theft (Friday) and Magic Giant (Saturday). Various bands perform hourly both days. Friday also features a Lightning rally with appearances by Thunderbug, the Lightning Girls and Bolt Brigade (7 p.m.). 4 p.m., Irish 31, 1611 W Swann Ave., Tampa. $15 Friday, $20 Saturday. (813) 250-0031.
Irish Festival: O'Keefe's cranks it up another notch and turns St. Patrick's Day into an Irish Festival with Irish drinks, bagpipers, Highland dancers, over sized lawn games and live music. The party runs until 1 a.m. Friday and 2 a.m. Saturday. 5 p.m., O'Keefe's Tavern and Grille, 1219 S Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. $5, children free. (727) 442-9034.
Food Trucks: Rally Around Town: Seafood and Sweets Festival: Food trucks gather for waterfront dining. 6 p.m., Albert Whitted Park, 107 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. Free (food/drink additional). (727) 892-5715.
Special Consensus: Enjoy a performance from Grammy nominated and IBMA award winning folk singer. 7 p.m., Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $25. (727) 323-2787.
Thirsty Third Fridays: Come Back Alice: You'll find adult beverages, food vendors and a local headliner each month. The band's unique sound is composed of quirky classical styling, funky drums and fiddles. 7 p.m., Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo. Free. (727) 587-6740 ext. 5014.
Book Launch and Reading: Author Bill DeYoung will introduce and read from his new book. A book signing follows. 7 p.m., Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 207-1441.
2 Pianos 8 Hand Extravangaza: Enjoy a fully female piano extravaganza. 7:30 p.m., St. Petersburg College Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $10. (727) 341-4360.
Roy Book Binder: Acoustic blues master will perform a variety of songs and stories. 8 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $20-$40. (727) 822-3590.
Preacher Lawson: The Orlando-based comic was a finalist on the 12th season of America's Got Talent. 8 and 10:15 p.m., Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $25. (813) 960-1197.
Marvel Years: Musical artist known for hits like Straight Cruisin', Turn it Loose and Only If It's Right will perform with MZG opening. 9 p.m., Crowbar, 1812 N 17th St., Tampa. $10-$12. (813) 241-8600.
Quix: Popular New Zealand musical artist. 9 p.m., Coconuts Comedy Club at Shephard's Beach Resort, 619 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. $10-$15. (727) 360-5653.
Sullivan King: Musical artist known for combining metal guitar and EDM beats. 10 p.m., Ritz Ybor, 1503 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. free. (813) 247-2555.
KIDS AND FAMILY
Seuss-Tastic Celebration: Say "happy birthday" to Dr. Seuss. Included with museum admission. 10 a.m., Great Explorations Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. $10, $9 seniors, 1 and younger free. (727) 821-8992.
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