Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of July 31-Aug. 6

Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam: This event, which features some of the biggest names in freestyle and old-school music, returns with Stevie B, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Taylor Dayne, Shannon, TKA K7, Debbie Deb, Johnny O, Cynthia, Freestyle, Trinere, Rob Base and 69 Boyz. $41.50-$155. 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 5). Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

George Strait: The country legend stops in Tampa on his two-year Cowboy Rides Away Tour, which he says will be his last. $107-$3,030. 5:45 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 5). Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-350-6500.

Bret Michaels — Parti Gras Tour: Hot off the heels of a stadium tour with his band Poison, Bret Michaels brings his Parti Gras Tour to Tampa. Special guests include Night Ranger and Jefferson Starship, with special appearances from Steve Augeri (former lead singer of Journey) and Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray). $15-$69.50. 7 p.m. Friday (Aug. 4). MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. 813-740-2446.

Tim Heidecker: The comedian from “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” is taking his stand-up character and his Very Good Band back on the road for a two-act evening of comedy and music. $39.50-$75. 8 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 5). Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. 813-274-8286.

Post Malone: The singer whose hits include “Sunflower” from the “Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse” soundtrack, “Circles” and “Rockstar” performs. The concert comes days after the release of his fifth album, “Austin,” which nods to his real name, Austin Post. $59-$289. 8 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 1). MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. 813-740-2446.

Jackson Browne: The singer-songwriter performs tunes that span his entire career. $53.25-$153.25. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 2). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Dive-In Movies: Wear your bathing suit and bring a float for a screening of “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” Food from Chick-fil-A will be available for purchase. $5. 8 p.m. Friday (Aug. 4). St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. 727-363-9264.

Vintage Movie Series: Watch a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film “The Birds.” Come early for live entertainment and photo ops. Benefits Richey Suncoast Theatre. $15. 8-10 p.m. Friday (Aug. 4), 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 5). Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. 727-842-6777.

PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite”: The children’s show follows Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups as they face their greatest challenge yet. When Mayor Humdinger clones Robo Dog, chaos ensues all over the world. It’s up to the PAW Patrol to catch the clones and rescue Robo Dog. $45 and up. 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 5), noon and 4 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 6). Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-300-2000.

Meet Gabby from “Gabby’s Dollhouse”: Laila Lockhart, the star of the live action-animated series “Gabby’s Dollhouse” on Nick Jr. and Netflix, will be at Brandon Mall on Saturday (Aug. 5) to sign autographs and take photos with her fans. The mall is also doing its annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive to collect items for families in need, running through Aug. 31. Lockhart will be in the Dick’s Sporting Goods court from 1 to 4 p.m. Reserve a spot in line at eventbrite.com. Free. 459 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon.

Twelfth Night: In this comedy, a woman falls in love with a man, who is in love with another woman, who falls in love with the original woman, who she mistakes for a man. $18-$20. 8-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (Aug. 4-5), 2-4 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 6). Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa. 813-265-4000.

Summer Classics Movie Series: Now in its 32nd year, Tampa’s longest-running classic movie series celebrates a century of extraordinary filmmaking. It includes silent films, sing-alongs, Disney classics and more. This portion features the 1968 movie “Planet of the Apes” (G, 112 minutes). $10, $7 members. 3 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 6). Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. 813-274-8286.

The O’Jays: The Last Stop On the Love Train Tour is coming to the Hard Rock Event Center. The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame R&B group features original members Eddie Levert Sr. and Walter Williams Sr., who have been singing together since they were kids. $70 and up. 8 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 3). Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7625.

Lizzie: The Musical: Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the 1892 ax murders of her stepmother and father, but creepy legends and schoolyard rhymes insist on her guilt. Young Miss Borden’s tale is related by four women fronting a six-piece rock band. $24.50. 8-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday (Aug. 3-4), 4-6 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 6). David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa. 772-214-9489.

Back to School Pop-Up Consignment: Enjoy bargain-basement prices in four buildings as you shop for everything you need to get the family back in school and spruce yourself up. Items include clothing, shoes, purses, furniture, home decor, bedding, sporting equipment, school supplies, lunch boxes, outdoor toys and bikes. Shopping is specifically for teens/adults this week. No cover. 5-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday (Aug. 4-6). Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville. 352-796-4552.

Back to School Bash: Enjoy an all-ages skate one last time before school resumes. Divisions are open for age 8 and younger, 9-12, women’s, 13-15, 16-29, 30 and older, and sponsored. The first-place winner in the sponsored division qualifies to participate in the Damn Am International Contest Series. $30-$35. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 5). SkatePark of Tampa, 4215 E Columbus Drive. 813-621-6793.