The sixth annual Celebrate Oldsmar festival will be Saturday evening at R.E. Olds Park on Shore Drive. The biggest event the city organizes includes live music, food (most for just a $1) and games at the 15-acre waterfront park. Activities for kids includes a petting zoo and pony rides. The highlight of the free event, a 20-minute fireworks show, will begin at 9 p.m. For more information, call (727)855-4233.

The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg celebrates its 13th anniversary with entertainment and attractions. Car and motorcycle shows, live music, kids activities and more. For more information, call (727) 821-6164.

The Pier hosts this holiday weekend event with live music, kids activities, car & motorcycle shows, clowns, jugglers, and magicians. The event is free. For more information, call (727) 821-6164.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of 24 color photographs by Margaux Ravis, a television commercial producer and adventurer, portraying arresting images of modern Havana, Cuba. The verb "esperar" means both ‘to wait’ and ‘to hope’ in Spanish and Ravis has captured this striking duality with her photography. All photos are shot in panoramic format and represent the joy and the longing that she encountered in Havana. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

A Disarming Beauty: The Venus De Milo's in Twentieth Century Art. Exhibit exploring the ways in which Surrealist artists initiated the practice of using the Venus de Milo in their work as an iconic and thematic presence. In turn, their practice has influenced following generations that have found a variety of approaches to this icon of beauty. For more information, call 727-823-3767.

The Sun State Opera Society and Children's Chorus for Kids perform from platforms floating on Lake Tarpon at the Four Points Sheraton. The Opera Society features a light repertoire of arias while the Chorus will follow with dance music from the 60's and 70's. Bring a picnic. For more information call 727-942-5628.

The City of Tarpon Springs presents this annual triathlon at Fred Howard Park. Registration is $30 for the 1/4-mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, 10.5-mile race along Whitcomb bayou and three-mile run. For more information, call 727-937-0772.

The Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club will present its 5th annual Taste of Palm Harbor on Florida Avenue just east of Alt. U.S. 19. There will be more than 25 area restaurants participating in the event. There will also be Arts and Crafts for people to stroll through.

The St. Petersburg Museum of History presents "Capturing Florida Culture-From Collectibles to Kitsch" an exploration of the whimisical and colorful souvenirs that depict Florida, the land of the pink flamingos, bathing beauties, palm trees, coconuts, and beaches. Visitors wil experience a nostalgic walk through time, as they view a wide range of artifacts. For more information, call 727-894-1052.

Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Devil Rays battle teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field. Tickets available for as low as $3. For more information, call 1-888-FAN-RAYS (326-7297)

The concerts will be held during the full moon to provide the greatest amount of light on the beach. Dates and times will be announced. This is being hosted by the Tarpon Springs Recreation and Cultural Affairs departments.

The Dunedin History Museum presents this exhibit featuring artifacts from the Civil War. Despite having no incorporated cities during the War, the area had plenty of action. This exhibit highlights some of the raids and blockades that occured during the War. For more information, call 727-736-1176.

The works of one of most well-known American illustrators, Norman Rockwell, will be on display in the photograph gallery of the museum with a collection of 78 prints depicting various apects of American life with an emphasis on family during the 1950's and 1960's. For more information, call 1-800-777-9882.

The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History presents an Exhibit: Contemporary LongRifles and Accoutrements. Featuring Rifles by Fred Riley of Tampa. For more information, call 727-726-1668.

The opening reception for the exhibition is May 25, 2001 at 7 p.m. Internationally renowned sculpture John Henry will exhibit a new monumental sculpture installation in the Courtyard Sculpture Garden. Wandering Spirits will stand as the sole piece in the exhibition. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of historical and personal artifacts associated with the U-2 incident of May 1960 in which Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying for the CIA in a U-2 spy plane. These artifacts are on loan from the Cold War Museum and Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and include a piece of Powers’ U-2 plane, personal correspondence from prison, and items associated with the U-2 program. The U-2 Incident exhibit has been displayed internationally and this showing will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Power’s release from prison, which took place on February 10, 1962. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

It's Our Nature guides a Nature Awareness Walk with Bird Watching through Honeymoon Island Recreation Area every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Duration is 2 hours. In addition to the state park fee, cost is $10 per person and $6 per child. For more information, call (727) 441-2599.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, now features temporary exhibits in addition to its permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. When The Cold War Got Hot gives visitors a feel of how close the world came to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibit features re-creations of a fallout shelter, 35-foot Soviet missile and props from the new Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-0830.

Visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, hand thrown pottery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, sculptures, hand blown glass, collectibles and much more at this village gathering. Gulfport's Art Village features shops, restaurants, cafes and nightspots on Beach Blvd. The stroll runs 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.