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• XOXO Art & Music Fest | Friday, March 15-Monday, March 18 | Times vary | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $5+ | Take in classic festival rides, a cascade of nostalgic treats, a brand new ART integration with 80 local and national artists, and beats from DJs and top-tier artists.
• Cirque du Soleil’s “BAZZAR” | Friday, March 15-Sunday, March 24 | 7-10 p.m. | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $42+ | Time is running out to experience this magic experience in the Burg — complete with acrobatics, dynamic stunts, and exhilarating performances.

• Bloom n Chalkfest | Saturday, March 16 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | 750 Main St., Safety Harbor | Free | Watch the sidewalks turn into chalk-covered masterpieces, alongside live entertainment.
• Fossil Fest | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $0-$8 | The annual family-friendly event showcases fossils, rocks, and gems for sale, plus paleontology talks, raffle prizes, and other prehistoric fun.
• Tom Segura: “Come Together” | Saturday, March 16 | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $46+ | The comedian takes the Cigar City stage for a night of witty insights, storytelling, and relatable humor.

• Yoga | Sunday, March 17 | 9-10 a.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | $10-$15 | Join Lucky Cat Yoga for a vinyasa yoga flow with waterfront views — bring your own mat.
• 50 Cent | Sunday, March 17 | 11 a.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $75+ | Party like it’s your birthday with a daytime concert from the legendary rapper by the pool.

• Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | Sunday, April 28 | Test your shrimp-eating skills + groove at a Shag dance contest at this highly-anticipated festival that pays tribute to the shrimping + seafood industry.
• Sweetgrass Festival | Saturday, July 27 | Meet sweetgrass basket weavers and taste authentic Gullah food at this festival that celebrates Gullah culture.

• A new coffee + wine bar will bring some Italian-Argentinian flair to North Hyde Park soon. Tango Brew is set to open this summer at 608 N. Willow Ave., offering java, vino, and a pet-friendly patio, alongside breakfast eats + light bites.

• Jenny will not be on our block. Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming Tampa show, originally slated for Tuesday, Aug. 27. No reason has been given for the TBAY cancellation, although six other shows received the same fate, including those in Houston, Nashville, and New Orleans. (WFLA)

• $14 million. That’s how much federal funding is coming to the Burg. Of that amount, $5.5 million will directly benefit St. Pete-based organizations, with $1.5 going to the Enoch Davis Center. Other beneficiaries include USF, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and the city’s ongoing sustainability efforts. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• It’s time to get rowdy. The Tampa Bay Rowdies’ 2024 USL Championship season kicks off tomorrow, March 16 at Al Lang Stadium in St. Pete. The team is asking match-goers to wear green for the season opener against San Antonio FC, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Grab tickets.

• No. 9. That’s where ZooTampa’s David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center was ranked by USA Today in its list of best zoo exhibits in the country. The center was the first ever built to care specifically for sea cows, and has been rehabilitating, caring for, and protecting manatees since 1991.

• Here’s one for the kiddos. Run and Play Kids Cafe will open in St. Pete next month, offering interactive exhibits, playhouses, soft play zones, and a kid-friendly cafe. The 1,700-sqft play area at 3950 Central Ave. is designed for children ages 6 months to 9 years old. (St. Pete Rising)

• Select theaters and streaming platforms will start showing a movie written by a Tampa Bay area native today. “The Throwback” was written and directed Mario Garcia, a USF and Tampa Catholic High School alumnus. The flick was filmed here too, and you can catch a showing at CMX CinéBistro in Hyde Park Village. (WFLA)

• Hear answers to Rays’ fans questions. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Fourteen bronzes from the master sculptor Auguste Rodin, best known for his works “Thinker” and “Gates of Hell,” are returning to the Polk Museum of Art and will be displayed in the museum’s upcoming 14,000-sqft expansion. Peep Rodin’s work + plan your visit.*

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• Readers of Southern Living voted on the best Cuban sandwich in the Sunshine State. The Columbia Restaurant came out on top, serving its iconic flavors since its start as a food truck in 1903. Florida’s oldest restaurant opened in 1905 in the heart of Ybor City, and can serve up to 1,700 customers at a time.
• A TBAY eatery also brought home the accolade for best barbecue in Florida: Big John’s Alabama Barbecue. Tucked away in the East Tampa area, a giant brick chimney spouts smoke from a Bama-style open pit, serving up chicken, sausages, ribs, and other barbecue goodness to in-the-know locals since 1968.