Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Oct. 9-15

Kelly A. Stefani, Tampa Bay Times
·6 min read

Tampa Am: One of the top amateur skateboarding competitions in the country features skate jams, best trick competitions and after-parties with music, beer, wine and cocktails. $10-$20, $40 weekend pass. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (Oct. 12-14), 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15). SkatePark of Tampa, 4215 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa. 813-621-6793.

Jonas Brothers: A pop-rock phenomenon for nearly two decades, the brothers have five full-length albums that have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. Starting at $36. 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 12). Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

John Mayer: Leaning heavily on his acoustic guitar work, the singer will also perform on piano and electric guitar. $55.75-$195.75. 8 p.m. Friday. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Tampa Oktoberfest: One of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the area brings games such as stein hoisting and a beard and mustache competition, dancing, music, German food and, of course lots of beer. 4-11 p.m. Friday (Oct. 13), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15) in Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. Tickets are $10-$20 at oktoberfesttampa.com.

Yes: Classic Tales of Yes: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame progressive rock band has achieved worldwide success with a history spanning over 50 years and 21 studio albums. $53.25-$133.25. 8 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 11). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour: The chart-topping, multigenre phenomenon scored his first No. 1 on country radio with his debut country single “Son of a Sinner.” $39.75-$119.75. 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14). MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. 813-740-2446.

The Choir of Man: Nine guys drinking at a working bar onstage perform pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes. Starting at $60.80. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (Oct. 10-13); 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (Oct. 14-15). The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Lights at Spooky Point: Follow an eerily lit path through the wooded campus and past several of its historic structures. Along the way, you’ll encounter unique plant-related Halloween light displays. Highlights include spectral “ghost orchids” floating above the Pioneer Graveyard, giant “Dracula orchids” draped with Spanish moss, and colorful “spider orchids” clinging to their webs in the trees. Entry times at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Guests with younger children or mobility issues should choose early entry. Late entry recommended for an adult “after dark” experience. $30, $20 members, $15 ages 5-17, 4 and younger free. 6:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday (Oct. 13-15). Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-5731.

Death Becomes Them: Friday the 13th Horrorlesque: Stroll past a hearse and “enter if you dare” for a dark and sexy showcase of the “HER”story of murderous female characters. Includes horror burlesque, pole dance, acrobatics, a full coffin setup, meet-and-greets with horror authors and gothic drinks. $13-$100. 7 p.m.-midnight Friday (Oct. 13). The Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa. 772-835-3765.

HR Train Show: The 75th annual train show has grown and expanded into two venues. This year’s competition is for $1,500 in prizes. It includes railroad memorabilia, a downhill race, five “how to” seminars each day, wood car painting, running layouts and manufacturer shows. $7, $5 teens, 11 and younger free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (Oct. 14-15). Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave. N., Pinellas Park. 727-526-4682.

Free Pops in the Park: Pack a blanket and picnic for free music under the stars. The Florida Orchestra presents film scores, Broadway hits and other symphonic favorites. Chelsea Gallo conducts. Free. 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14). Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.727-892-3337.

Taste of Latino: The streets are closed down for this day filled with Latin-style live music, food and dancing. Go to eventbrite.com for tickets. Free (tickets required). Noon-5 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15). Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-223-1111.

Fall Film Series: Hispanic Heritage Month: This portion of the Warehouse Arts District and Sunscreen Film Festival series features “Between Sea and Land” (2016). In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the film pays tribute to the resiliency of a small Colombian fishing town. $15. 8-10 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14). ArtsXchange, 515 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-256-0821.

Oktober Fest: 3 Daughters Brewing takes their giant party to the park. It includes flowing beer, traditional German food, polka music by The Brussel Sprouts and The Keytunes, a Volkswagen car show, games, vendors and food trucks. $10-$20, 11 and younger free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14). Albert Whitted Park, 107 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. 727-495-6002.

Fall Pumpkin Festival and Haunted Farm: This attraction is kid-friendly all day, but becomes scarier after 6 p.m. It includes a goblin market, feeding cows, axe throwing, pumpkin painting, inflatable maze, misters, hayrides, a haunted barn, petting zoo, bounce pillow, hay chute slide, farmers market, a corn pit and live entertainment. $16.95-$19.95. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday (Oct. 13), 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15). Rapranger Family Farm, 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa. 813-922-2799.

St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch: This unique backdrop provides a waterfront pumpkin patch for great photo opportunities among the golden haystacks, rustic truck and scenic pumpkin displays. Free. 5-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. St. Petersburg Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

Hocus Focus: Halloween Experience: Embark on a fun and eerie adventure with games and goodies. More creative than creepy, this limited-time Erie Eyeball scavenger hunt is fun for everyone. $37, $32 ages 4-12, 3 and younger free. Noon-7:30 p.m. Thursday, noon-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday, 5-10:30 p.m. Monday. Fairgrounds St. Pete, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. tickets.fairgrounds.art.

Pirate Water Taxi: Haunted Boat Tours: A ghostly crew leads 45-50 minute boat tours featuring stories of terror and Tampa’s eerie past. This year, kids can disembark at Captain Patchy’s Pumpkin Barge, where they get a small pumpkin and meet Patchy, Tampa’s grumpiest tugboat captain. Starting at $35, $20 children. 6:15-9:15 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Pirate Water Taxi, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa. 813-390-3711.

Undead in the Water: The Gathering, a possessed cult formed to bring forth the spirit of the ship into our living realm, has returned to threaten passengers across 60,000 square feet of cavernous cargo holds and open-air decks. You must be able to traverse multiple decks of this historic WWII cargo ship. $27-$29. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday. SS American Victory, 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-228-8766.