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FL Weekend Events: Fall Out Boy Concert, Tampa Bay Comic Con
Back-To-School events. Art shows. Laugh at comedians in Sarasota, enjoy yoga with your dog, live theatre and more FL weekend fun events.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Here's a guide to the best Florida weekend happenings from Tampa to Miami that include fancy red carpet comic events, a live performance of a new version of "Romeo & Juliet" with a happy ending, live music shows and family events.
One of this weekend's most anticipated events, Tampa Bay Comic Con, returns to the Tampa Convention Center after last year's cancellation due to the pandemic. Some of this year's celebrities include Joey Fatone, Daniel Logan who starred in "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" and Judith Hoag from the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" 1990 movie.
If you want to help children return to school with basic school supplies, stop by one of the many back-to-school supplies giveaway events listed below and donate classroom items.
Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Friday, July 30
- "Romeo & Juliet In America (The One With the Happy Ending)", St. Petersburg (all weekend, show closes Sunday)
- Friday Night Blues w/ Josh Nelms and Special Guests, St. Pete
- A Traveling Gentleman Live at Bootleggers Brewing Co., Tampa
- Tampa Bay Comic Con, Tampa (all weekend)
- Pop Up Comedy Shows, Sarasota
- Midweek Movie Matinee, Longboat Key
- Bradenton Marauders Back to School Night Game, Bradenton
- "The Green Knight" at Green Light Cinema, St. Pete
- Healthier Together Workshop at Sunken Gardens, St. Pete
- Movies with the St. Pete Beach Library, St. Pete Beach
- Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway (Thursday), Dunedin
Saturday, July 31
Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- St. Pete Brewfest 2021 at Coastal Creative, St. Pete
- Inaugural Mediterranean Food and Wine Festival, St. Pete
- Drone Light Show at the St. Pete Pier, St. Pete
- ABCs of Womens' Self Defense, St. Pete
- St. Petersburg Senior Bingo at The Sunshine Center, St. Pete
- Late Night with Harry Potter, St. Pete
- "A Story of Travel Clothing" at Florida CraftArt, St. Pete
- Struggle Jennings at Will's Pub, Orlando
- Tampa Bay Jeep Fest, Clearwater
- Femmes & Follies: Comic Book Burlesque, Tampa
- Florida Penguin Back to School Bash, Tampa
- Stuff The Bus, Westfield Mall, Brandon
- Back to School Fair, Westshore Mall, Tampa
- School Supplies Drive, Tampa
- Back to School Bookbag Giveaway, Winter Haven
- Back to School Bash, Seffner
- MCFAPA Back to School Bash, Bradenton
- Back to School—Family Resource Center, Miami
- 15th Annual Celebration of Caring, Armature Works, Tampa
- Classic Car Show, Valrico
- Soul Circus Cowboys, Apollo Beach
- Live Music With Sandi Grecco at Irish 31, Sarasota
- Family Time At Painting with a Twist, Sarasota
- Sarasota Farmers Market, Sarasota
- Summer Circus Spectacular, Sarasota
- "Womanish" Art Exhibit, Miami
- XXVI International Ballet Festival of Miami - Young Medalists Performance, Miami
Sunday, August 1
- Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, St. Pete
- DNYP Day of the Dog—Yoga Paws and Pints, St. Pete
- The Jungle Prada Tour, St. Pete
- REVERBERATIONS at the James Museum, St. Pete
- Blankets and Brunch with Chef Ben! St. Pete
- Service Industry @ Sip St. Pete Beach, 4 to 10 p.m., St. Pete Beach
- Sylvia: The Bitch is Back! Tampa
- Shades of Buble´: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Buble´, Sarasota
- Back-To-School Rock Hunt with Sarasota Rocks, Sarasota
- South Beach Cultural Food and Walking Tour, Miami Beach
- The Hella Mega Tour - Green Day/Fall Out Boy/Weezer, Miami
- Shen Yun Performing Arts, Miami
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