Monster trucks and freestyle motocross sharing an arena floor for three days, Mötley Crüe rebuilding the Carnival of Sins for its 45th year, a free car show along the river, yoga in front of the dolphin habitat, Banksy at the Straz, and two very different nights at the Ritz — seven verified things worth building a Tampa Bay weekend around. Everything below has been checked against the venue or organiser. Tap any card to read the full story.
Family & Kids
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania Runs Three Days at Benchmark International Arena
Four shows across three days in Channelside, with an eight-team format that puts monster trucks and FMX bikes in the same arena.
Music & Concerts
Mötley Crüe Brings the Carnival of Sins Back to Tampa With Tesla and Extreme
A 45th-anniversary rebuild of the 2005 Carnival of Sins staging, with Tesla and Extreme opening. Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Things To Do
Rides by the River Fills Armature Works With Collector Cars Saturday Morning — Free to Attend
Armature Works’ free third-Saturday car show — hot rods, imports and exotics along the river from 8 a.m. No ticket.
Outdoors
Dolphin Yoga Returns to Clearwater Marine Aquarium Friday Evening
Yoga inside the aquarium with a direct view of the dolphin habitat. Friday, 5:45 p.m. $30, or $27 for members.
Arts & Culture
The Art of Banksy Opens at the Straz — Limited Engagement
Timed-entry tickets, downtown Tampa, and the only thing on this list that is fully indoors and air-conditioned. Billed as a limited run, so it will close without much warning.
Nightlife
Club 90s: Off Campus Night at The Ritz Ybor
Friday night at The Ritz Ybor — the Club 90s party series doing its Off Campus Night. Check the venue for set times and tickets.
Nightlife
Wax Motif Brings the HOW II Tour to The Ritz Ybor
Saturday night house and bass at The Ritz. The venue is calling it the move this weekend, which for a room that books this heavily is worth noting. Check the venue for set times and tickets.