Native American Fest, Art Show, Film Festivals: FL Weekend Events

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s something for every interest from film festivals to an arts and crafts show to a reggae festival.

Voices of Women Theatre Festival

This festival hosted by Powerstories Theatre in Tampa showcases local and national playwrights and runs through Sunday.

Gasparilla International Film Festival

This film festival, which runs through Sunday, features film screenings at AMC Westshore and the University of Tampa, industry panels, and other events.

Sarasota Reggae & Food Festival

Enjoy food and live reggae music at this free festival Friday through Sunday at Sarasota Fairgrounds.

Chasco Fiesta Native American Festival

This showcase of Native American traditions, storytelling, music and dance takes place Friday through April 4 at Sims Park in New Port Richey. Find a full schedule here.

Trans Film Festival

The Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival hosts its fifth annual Trans Film FestivalFriday through Sunday at Green Light Cinema in St. Petersburg.

John’s Pass Seafood Festival

This festival returns to John’s Pass Village Friday through Sunday with Florida seafood, arts and crafts vendors, and live music.

Festival of Modern Quilts

Quilts will be available to purchase as a fundraiser for the South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Phillippi Estate Park.

Jazz Under the Trees

This concert, which is set for Saturday, 11 a.m., in Plant City raises funds for the Glover School and will feature live jazz music, vendors, and food.

My Hometown Festival

This Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota fundraiser takes place Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., at Nathan Benderson Park. The event features food, drinks and live music.

Tampa Empanada Festival

This family-friendly event showcases the best empanadas in Tampa Bay with over 100 varieties from more than 25 food vendors on Saturday, noon to 8 p.m., at Perry Harvey Sr. Park in Tampa.

Kind Mouse Mice and Dice Casino Night

This fundraising event, which takes place Saturday, 5 to 9:30 p.m., at M & N Event Hall in Pinellas Park supports Kind Mouse Productions, which helps to battle childhood hunger. There will be dinner, live music, a silent auction, games, a 50/50 and more.

Spring Arts & Crafts Show

Manatee County’s largest indoor spring arts and crafts show takes place Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.