Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend: May 1-May 3

The Tampa Bay area has a packed weekend ahead, with the two-day Tampa Riverfest bringing free fun to the Riverwalk; Bow Wow and the Ying Yang Twins performing at Busch Gardens' Food, Wine, and Garden Festival; and comedian Jess Hilarious taking the stage at the Straz Center. From waterfront festivities to hip-hop nostalgia and stand-up comedy, you're sure to find something to enjoy.

Tampa Riverfest, presented by Publix Super Markets, is a free two-day outdoor festival held on the first weekend of May along the entire length of the Tampa Riverwalk. The event spans several parks and features live music on the main stage at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, local restaurants and cultural institutions, a lantern parade, a hot air balloon glow at sunset, a wiener dog derby, a water-ski show, a paddle invasion, and a kids' zone. The festival also includes ticketed signature events: Taste of the Riverwalk on Friday and Taco Fest on Saturday.

Bow Wow and the Ying Yang Twins bring their high-energy styles together for a double-bill performance at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Food, Wine, and Garden Festival Concert Series. Bow Wow rose to fame as a teenage rap sensation before expanding into acting and entertainment, while the Atlanta-based Ying Yang Twins are known for their Southern hip-hop and crunk anthems. The concert is included with park admission, with reserved seating available for an additional fee.

Whether you're seeking a late-night dance event, a family-focused experience, or an afternoon lecture, there's an event for you in the Tampa Bay area this weekend:

Baseball, comedy, and live music are all on tap this weekend in the Tampa Bay area. From a midweek Rays home series to stand-up laughs and an energetic multi-act rock show, there's plenty to fill your evenings: