#1 St. Pete Beach Seafood Festival
This weekend, June 12–14th, the St. Pete Beach Seafood Festival brings a full weekend of coastal flavor, live music, and local fun to Corey Avenue. Friday runs 5–10pm, Saturday 12–8pm, and Sunday 10am–6pm, featuring everything from fresh seafood and local vendors to craft crafters, bands, and the always-popular crab races. The weekend lineup includes Motel Funk on Friday, Bickley XI, Memphis Lightning, and The Tom Pettry Experience on Saturday, and Classix, Bickley XI, and Barefoot Bob & The Hope closing things out Sunday. Free admission.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/spbseafoodfest
#2 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.
#3 Explore St. Pete’s Past
Make this Saturday, June 13th a day of discovery at the St. Petersburg Museum of History with one of three standout experiences. Opt to start your morning with a choice of either the Baseball History Trolley Tour (9–11am) or the Historic Boat Tour (10am–12pm), each offering a unique way to explore the city’s past by land or water. You can also close out your Saturday with History in a Bottle: A Taste of Tequila (6–8pm), featuring curated tastings paired with gourmet small plates. Whether you choose wheels, waves, or tequila, it’s a fun way to experience St. Pete’s rich heritage.
Find more events at St. Petersburg Museum of History at https://spmoh.com/.
#4 See End of the Rainbow
Head out to the Catherine Hickman Theater in Gulfport this weekend for the first 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/.
#5 World Cup Watch Party
Tampa Bay’s biggest USA Soccer watch party kicks off this Friday, June 12th 9pm at Al Lang Stadium on the downtown St. Pete waterfront as the USMNT faces Paraguay in its opening 2026 World Cup group stage match. Gates open at 7pm with a pre-game pep rally led by the American Outlaws, followed by the 9pm match shown on massive screens with a full stadium atmosphere. Hosted with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Michelob Ultra, this high-energy night launches a series of watch parties across St. Pete. $10.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/al-lang-world-cup-watch-party/.