Stars, Stripes & Swing: Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in Gulfport
June 20 at the Maria Center in Gulfport, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an evening of big band music, dancing, and patriotic spirit from 5–9pm. This lively event features a live 18-piece orchestra, swing and ballroom dance competitions, an All-American cookout, and tributes honoring those who have served. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s–1950s style or show their red, white, and blue. Tickets start at $33.85 and are limited: https://tinyurl.com/5ceus253
World Cup Watch Party
The Tampa Bay World Cup Watch Party Series continues this Friday, June 19th at Jannus Live in downtown St. Petersburg as Team USA takes on Australia at 3pm. Gates open at 1:30pm with a pre-game pep rally building into a high-energy matchday atmosphere with the game shown on massive screens. Part of a citywide summer series, this lively courtyard setting brings fans together to cheer on the USMNT. Tickets are $15.72.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/al-lang-world-cup-watch-party/
The Hot Wing King
Turn up the heat while escaping the weather this weekend with The Hot Wing King- a flavorful, funny, and heartfelt production at American Stage. Set during Memphis’s annual “Hot Wang Festival,” the story follows Cordell Crutchfield and his team, The New Wing Order, as they chase culinary glory—until family tensions raise the stakes beyond the competition. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Kenny Moten, this sizzling show blends humor, heart, and high-stakes drama. Tickets & showtimes vary.
Get tickets at https://www.americanstage.org/shows/hot-wing-king.
St. Pete Pride Continues
Continue to celebrate Pride across St. Pete with a full weekend of community, creativity, and baseball. This Saturday, June 20th at 4:10pm, the Tampa Bay Rays host Pride Night at Tropicana Field as they take on the Washington Nationals, with special ticket packages that include a limited-edition Pride snapback. Then on Sunday, June 21st Noon–4pm, head to St. Pete City Theatre for Queerlastic Book Fair—a nostalgic, Pride-themed pop-up featuring LGBTQ+ authors, local booksellers, artists and makers, alongside the Royal Tea Art Show. $5 suggested donation.
Find more events at https://www.stpetepride.org/2026-events.
End of the Rainbow
Head out to the Catherine Hickman Theater in Gulfport this weekend for the final shows of Gulfport Community Players present End of the Rainbow, a gripping look at Judy Garland’s 1968 London comeback as she tries to reclaim her place on stage and hold onto a fragile new happiness. Set during her final major run at the Talk of the Town, the story follows Garland’s return to the spotlight alongside fiancé Mickey Deans, while confronting the personal struggles that shadow her legacy. $20. Showtimes vary.
Get tickets at https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/.