Top 15 Tampa Bay area events for the week of May 16-22 – Tampa Bay Times

Sting: The 17-time Grammy Award winner performs a collection of his most beloved songs from his career with The Police and as a solo artist, including Roxanne and Every Breath You Take. $250 and up. 8 p.m. Saturday. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7625.
Rob Schneider: The actor-standup comic-screenwriter-director performs. $35-$55. 8 p.m. Friday. Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.
Halsey: The singer performs, with opening performances by Beabadoobee and PinkPantheress. $69 and up. 7 p.m. Thursday. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. 813-740-2446.
Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: The May A-List film selected by TIGLFF board member Marisa Quaresimo is D.E.B.S. In the film, plaid-skirted schoolgirls are groomed by a secret government agency to become the newest members of the elite national-defense group, D.E.B.S. This is the fourth film in the A-List series. $9.63-$11.77. 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Green Light Cinemea, 221 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 813-879-4220.
$10 Admission to Imagine Museum: Florida residents use promo code IMFLORIDA at checkout and get admission to stroll through the galleries of contemporary glass for only $10. Offer valid Tuesday through Saturday only through May 31. $10. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-300-1700.
Pretty Woman: Pretty Woman: The Musical is based on the movie in which a down-on-her-luck sex worker falls in love with a wealthy businessman. $54.50-$114.50. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.
Save a Slice of Paradise: The event to bring attention to the vanishing wilderness in Pinellas County features music by Roger Bartlett (the original guitarist from Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band) and keyboard artist Robin Swenson (best known for his work with Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons). There will also be food by Sea Sea Riders, beverages, a cash bar and a silent auction. Benefits the West Klosterman Preserve Group. $50. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday. Sea Sea Riders Restaurant, 221 Main St., Dunedin. 727-734-1445.
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Margarita Wars: Sample margaritas created by more than a dozen of the Tampa Bay area’s best mixologists and try your hand at judging as you help award Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita. Plus, live entertainment, Mexican-inspired hors d’oeuvres and more. The ticket price level you choose decides how much sampling time you get. $55-$75. 6-10 p.m. Thursday. Tampa River Center, 402 W Laurel St. 813-739-4800.
Stay in Shape: Chad Mize is joined by more than a dozen other area artists to present works featuring shapes, patterns or containing shape elements. Remains on display through June 5. Free. 6-9 p.m. Friday. Mize Gallery, 1494 63rd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-251-8529.
Clearwater Beach Dogs: Threshers players and staff take the field in Beach Dogs uniforms, and fans are invited to wear their favorite Beach Dogs gear. Beach Dogs Fridays are also dog-friendly. Fans may bring their dogs to BayCare Ballpark for the game. Dog tickets are $7 and available for walk-up purchases. Dog tickets benefit a different local pet charity that will be on-site. Human price varies. 6:30 p.m. Friday. BayCare Ballpark, 601 N Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. 727-467-4457.
Barns and Beer: Sip on craft beer, ciders, seltzers, wine and spirits as you dance to live music by the Stormbringer Band in an air-conditioned barn. Also, enjoy farm games, giant beer pong and the crowning of the Barns and Beer Queen. Benefits the Old McMickey Farm Foundation. $45-$50. 7-10:30 p.m. Friday. Old McMicky’s Farm, 9612 Crescent Drive, Odessa. 813-920-1948.
Floridania Fest: A gathering of collectors of vintage Florida ephemera, including souvenirs, postcards, books, art and related memorabilia. Items are available for purchase. $5, 14 and younger free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. 727-893-1070.
Clearwater Art Walk: Enjoy a stroll in downtown Clearwater while learning about the city’s public art scene in a docent-led public art walk. You will see at least 20 art installations, including sculptures, murals and pavement art. The afternoon walks are coordinated to end just before the monthly Downtown District Sip and Stroll event. Get tickets at clearwaterartsalliance.org. $10 advance, $15 day of. 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Clearwater City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. 727-245-0077.
Paws in Paradise: Pet Fashion Show: Enjoy a pet-friendly Hawaiian luau with more than 20 animal-themed vendors, live music, a fire dancer, a runway show featuring models and dogs in matching swimwear and more. Benefits Pet Pal Animal Shelter. $20, 11 and younger free. 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Pinellas Ale Works, 1962 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-235-0970.
Give the Drummer Some: The Tampa Jazz Club presents a “drum-centric” event with performances by Gumbi Ortiz with the New Groove City, Acme Jazz Garage featuring Jean Bolduc and Michael Washington, the Dave Reinhardt Trio with Tim George and Larue Nickelson, Mike Aurigemma Solo and Dave Rudolph with Zach Bornheimer. Benefits drummer Pat Close for cancer treatment. $20. 3-6 p.m. Sunday. HCC Mainstage Theatre, 1411 E 11th Ave., Tampa. 813-810-3874.
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