Italian Fest, Parc Golf Tourney, Opera By The Bay: Tampa Bay Events

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Tampa region? There’s something for every interest — from fundraising golf tournaments to an Italian festival to a ghost-hunting experience.

Parc’s Golf Tournament Weekend

Parc’s Center for Disabilities hosts its annual weekend golf tournament kicking off with a Western-themed fundraiser Friday, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the James Museum of Western Wildlife Art. The golf tournament takes place Saturday at the Bardmoor Country Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Rides by the River

Calling all automotive enthusiasts! Bring your favorite collector car, hot rod, import, or exotic to Tampa’s Armature Works for the Rides by the River car show on Saturday, 8 a.m.

St. Pete Italian Fest

Enjoy a day of Italian culture — cars, music, art, food, vendors and more — on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park.

Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation Golf Tournament

This scholarship golf tournament takes place Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at University Park Country Club in Sarasota.

Spring Shopping Stroll

Tampa’s Hyde Park Village hosts a celebration filled with curated in-store experiences, exclusive offers and thoughtful moments on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Love of Local Art Event

Tampa’s Dean Street Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Love of Local” gives a boost to Tampa Bay’s art scene. This one-night only event takes place Saturday, 6 p.m.

Operate at the Bay: “The Barber of Seville”

This free performance of “The Barber of Seville” by Sarasota Opera at The Bay Sarasota takes place Saturday, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Andrews Memorial Chapel Ghost Hunting Experience

This exclusive paranormal investigation of this historic and haunted chapel in Dunedin takes place Saturday, 8 p.m. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or a curious skeptic, this experience will challenge your beliefs and leave you questioning the boundaries between the living and the dead.

FloridaRAMA Family Fun Party

FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg celebrates spring Sunday, 10 a.m .to 1 p.m., at this family-friendly event with a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and an exploration of the venue’s immersive world.

Bowlin’ and Rollin’ Fundraiser

The Sunshine City Roller Derby hosts its Bowlin’ and Rollin’ fundraiser Sunday, 11 a.m., at Ten Pin Lanes in South Pasadena.

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Hooters Cornhole Tournament

Join Bradenton Hooters for a cornhole tournament to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Sunday. Bags fly at 1 p.m. at Bradenton. Fifty percent of the prize pool goes to the winners and 50 percent will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

‘The Unauthorized Shakespearean Parody of Ghostbusters’

What if William Shakespeare had written Ghostbusters? In this reimagining of the classic 1984 film, author Jordan Monsell uses iambic pentameter, period prose and historical engravings to weave a tale fit for the Bard. Who wilt thou call? The show takes place Sunday, 2 p.m., at the Carrollwood Cultural Center.