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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for June 23

 
LUIS SANTANA   |   Times Volunteers lead the transgender flag down Bayshore blvd. during the Trans Pride march before the start of the St. Pete Pride parade.  [Saturday, June 24, 2017] [Photo Luis Santana | Times]
LUIS SANTANA | Times Volunteers lead the transgender flag down Bayshore blvd. during the Trans Pride march before the start of the St. Pete Pride parade. [Saturday, June 24, 2017] [Photo Luis Santana | Times]
Published June 21, 2018

St. Pete Pride Block Party and Night Parade: St. Pete Pride's popular parade has moved to downtown St. Petersburg's scenic waterfront. The block party brings DJs, food and drinks starting at 2 p.m. The parade steps off at Fifth Ave NE and Bayshore at 7:15 p.m. 2 p.m., North Straub Park, Fifth Avenue NE and Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 342-0084; stpetepride.com.

Luke Bryan: Country music singer and songwriter and new American Idol judge will perform on his What Makes you Country tour with opening act Sam Hunt along with performances from Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen and DJ Rock. 4 p.m., Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $23.25-$143.00. (813) 350-6500.

Pixies and Weezer: Alternative rock, pop band Pixies will play classics and new songs chosen from all points of their career along with a performance from co-headliner rock group Weezer. 7:30 p.m., MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. $20-$117.00. (813) 740-2446.

Jay Pharoah: During his six seasons on Saturday Night Live, he perfected impressions of Barack Obama, Will Smith and Kanye West. 7:30 and 10 p.m., Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $25. (813) 864-4000; improvtampa.com.

Tampa Bay Boat Show: This three-day sales event features the area's top boat dealers/manufacturers, the latest in boating and fishing supplies, and accessories. 10 a.m., Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. Free. (727) 893-8523; floridastatefair.com.

Pride on Edge: A pop-up gay bar and nightclub experience hits the Edge District bringing music, lights, DJ dancing, drinks and entertainment. Benefits Metro Wellness and Community Center. The party ends at 3 a.m. 12 p.m., OpenHouse, 1113 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Free (registration required). (202) 510-7377; uniqornstpete.com.

Pride Rooftop Disco: Bearded drag queen Adriana Sparkle serves as host for this rooftop St. Pete Pride pre-parade party with dancing to music by Chicago's DJ Mystic Bill, New York's DJ Richard Vasquez and Salt Lake City's DJ Jesse Walker. Benefits the Metro Center. 12 p.m., Station House, 260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. $20-$30, $75 VIP. (727) 895-8260; www.stationhousestpete.com.

The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!): A parody and tribute to the history of musical theatre composers including Rodgers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Through July 15. 2 and 8 p.m., Freefall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $25-$50. (727) 498-5205; www.freefalltheatre.com.

Tampa Bay Rays: vs. New York Yankees: Fans get a free Rays and Devil Rays reversible jersey. 4:10 p.m., Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. Ticket prices vary by game. Toll-free 1-888-326-7297; tampabay.rays.mlb.com.

CPPAC 2018 Summer Concert Series: The summer concert series concludes with A Selena Tribute! Presented by Los Chicos Del 512. 8 p.m., Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. $19.50 General admission/limited seating. Add $5 at the door. (727) 587-6793; www.selenathetribute.com.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Clearwater Threshers: vs. Dunedin: It's First Responders Night with a display of fire trucks, police cars and other rescue vehicles outside the field. Stick around for a post game fireworks display. 6:15 p.m., Spectrum Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. $6-$10. (727) 467-4457; threshersbaseball.com.

Zephyrhills Summerfest: The pet-friendly festival features a large children's area, bounce houses, face painting, music by DJ Express, watermelon-eating and dance contests, food vendors and fireworks over the lake at dusk. Benefits the Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills. A patriotic stroll at 7 p.m. will benefit Gulfside Hospice. 4 p.m., Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills. Free. (727) 674-1464.

Family Field Day: A day of classic field events including sack and relay races. There will be water games, a bounce house, face painting, food, giveaways and more. Family Cell Phone Karaoke will begin at 11 a.m. Donations of non-perishable food, unused socks and toiletries benefits Bright Hopes and Sunrise of Pasco County. Hosted by Color Me Abstract. 10 a.m., Pioneer Florida Museum, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City. Free. (813) 586-4769; icolormeabstract.com.

Leon Family Festival: Leon is Noel spelled backwards. Celebrate Christmas in July with a ride down a 60-foot snow slide, photos with Santa Claus, face painting, music, food and family movie. Benefits Metropolitan Ministries. 6 p.m., Tampa Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa. $10 or an unwrapped new toy. (813) 209-1000.

TO WATCH

Radio Disney Music Awards, 8 p.m., Disney Channel: So what are the cool kids listening to these days? Meghan Trainor and Shawn Mendes lead the musical pack with three nominations apiece.

MORE TO EXPLORE

Find the complete list of Pride events at tampabay.com/things-to-do.