Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Feb. 5-11

Knight Parade: WWE superstar Ric Flair will serve as grand marshal for the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago “Knight Parade” featuring illuminated floats, marching bands, Krewes, local dignitaries, elaborate costumes and beads. Free. 7 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 10). East Seventh Avenue, downtown Ybor City, Tampa. 813-248-3088.

Florida State Fair: The 2024 fair returns with all the weird food items, prize animal shows, roaming entertainment, midway games and rides. This week’s promotional days are as follows: Thursday (Feb 8): Heroes Day: Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military and veterans with valid ID. Sunday (Feb. 11): Super Savings Sunday: Free admission for law enforcement, first responders, active or retired military and veterans with valid ID. Free admission with purchase of an Anyday Armband after 3 p.m. $6-$16 advanced. Prices increase at the gate. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday (Feb. 8-11). The fair runs through Feb. 19. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. 813-621-7821.

Monster Jam: Monster trucks fly through the air and crush lesser vehicles at Raymond James Stadium. Show up early for tailgating and pictures with the drivers and trucks. The pit party starts at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:20 a.m. Sunday. $20 and up. 7 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 10), 2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 11). Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-350-6500.

Willie Nelson & Family: Nelson, who over his seven-decade career as a musician has earned countless awards and also been recognized as an author, actor and activist, performs. $54.50-$149.50. 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 10). The Sound at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Moulin Rouge: For the Straz Broadway series, see all the excess, splendor and romance of Baz Luhrmann’s film remixed in a musical mashup that won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday (Feb. 7-8), 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9), 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 10), 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 11). David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: The singer whose 60-year-plus career has included the hits “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” performs. $125-$200. 8 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 8). Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7625.

Mike Birbiglia: The comedian, writer, director and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide brings his “Please Stop the Ride” show to town. $42 and up. 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9). Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-300-2000.

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour: The skits about the life of teachers inside and outside the classroom have amassed over a billion views on the internet, and they’ve joined comic forces for this night of laughter. Local teacher Mike Riviera of Osceola Middle School will be in the lineup. $38.75-$58.75. 7:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Tower of Power: The band who over 55 years has delivered radio classics like “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?” performs. $49-$104. 8 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 8). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Piff the Magic Dragon: Best known for appearances on “America’s Got Talent” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” the comic and his co-star Mr. Piffles, who have headlined the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas since 2015, come to Clearwater. $39-$59. 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9). Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Vir Das: Mind Fool: Vir Das, India’s biggest stand-up comedian and a Bollywood star, who was the second bestselling live act in the country in 2022 and has appeared in films and TV series, performs. $28.50-$48.50. 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9). Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St. 813-274-8286.

Rosies — The Women Who Riveted the Nation: Learn the story of Rosie the Riveter and the women like her, who worked to hold the country together. $18-$20. 8-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (Feb. 9-10), 2-4 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 11). Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa.

Cirque Italia Water Circus: The animal-free show features aerial acts, jugglers, contortion, trampoline work and more in a big blue-and-white tent in the Dillard’s parking lot at the Brandon Town Center Mall. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday (Feb. 8-9), 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 10), 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 11). $10-$50 at cirqueitalia.com. 459 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon.

Casino Night: Try your hand at blackjack, craps, roulette and other casino games at this party with food and drinks. Benefits Fluff Animal Rescue. $35, first responders free. 7-10 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9). Studio 131, 11803 104th St., Largo. 727-386-9639.