Top events this week: Sunshine City Scare, Sting and Diana Ross

Sunshine City Scare 2024: Sunshine City Scare beckons horror enthusiasts to a transcendent experience, with three major celebrations: Five Nights at Freddy’s, Resident Evil and The Walking Dead. Includes appearances by three horror video game voice actors, eight gaming experiences, seven contests, 13 cosplay workshops, 20 panels, 13 photo meetups, a movie room and a TikTok Lounge. An 18-and-older After Hours Fright features a performance of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 6 p.m. Saturday. Mothers get in free with a ticketed child Sunday. $15 After Hours Fright only; $20-$30, $40 weekend. Noon-8 p.m. Saturday (May 11), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (May 12). Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-893-7465.

Sting: The world-renowned musician and former frontman for The Police joins the Florida Orchestra for an intimate benefit concert. $100-$750. 8 p.m. Thursday (May 9). Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-892-3337.

Diana Ross: The performer who has touched music, fashion, stage, film and TV and is the recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award performs. $50.50-$150.50. 8 p.m. Thursday (May 9). The BayCare Sound, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Reality Gays: The “If You Can Dream It...” Tour: Jake Anthony and Matt Marr, two Southern queens who love reality shows about lonely hearts looking for love, will recap “90 Day Fiancé,” “Love Is Blind,” “Seeking Sister Wives” and other shows. $35-$75. 7 p.m. Wednesday (May 8). Tampa Funny Bone, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-864-4000.

Toto: The six-time Grammy Award-winning band brings the Dogz of Oz Tour to Clearwater. $48.25-$123.25. 8 p.m. Wednesday (May 8). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

AJR AJR: The multiplatinum-selling, chart-topping band performs. $45.75-$145.75. 7:30 p.m. Thursday (May 9). Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Live Love St. Pete: Enjoy a night of live music, raffles, cocktails and dinner to benefit the purchase of school supplies and clothing for area needy students. $65, $450 table. 6-10 p.m. Friday (May 10). St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave. 727-822-3873.

Steve Trevino: The comedian whose nickname is “America’s Favorite Husband” performs. $43.25-$63.25. 8 p.m. Friday (May 10). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

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Heroes: A Video Game Symphony: What’s a hero’s journey without appropriately heroic music to accompany it? “Heroes: A Video Game Symphony” features a live orchestra performing music from such video games as Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, God of War, Mass Effect and The Last of Us with scenes from the games projected onto a huge screen. $39.50-$154.50. 7:30 p.m. Saturday (May 11). David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

We Them One’s Comedy Tour: This tour brings comedians Mike Epps, Deray Davis, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval and Mojo Brookzz. Epps will lead the night as host. $65.50-$225.50. 8 p.m. Saturday (May 11). Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Don McLean: The Grammy Award singer-songwriter whose hits include “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and “American Pie” performs. $49-$125. 8 p.m. Saturday (May 11). Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

Chris D’Elia: The comedian-actor behind the podcast “Congratulations With Chris D’Elia” and co-star on “The Golden Hour” with Brendan Schaub and Erik Griffin performs. $31-$61. 8 p.m. Saturday (May 11). Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-300-2000.

August: Osage County: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead turns upside-down. $21-$27. 8-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (May 10-11), 2-4 p.m. Sunday (May 12). Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa.

Our Town: The play explores the relationship between two young neighbors whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, then culminates in marriage. $25-$45. 8-10 p.m. Friday (May 10), 3-5 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Saturday (May 11), 3-5 p.m. Sunday (May 12). Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 813-374-2416.

St. Pete Pier Marketplace: Shop an array of independent vendors selling apparel, handmade jewelry, specialty food and more. No cover. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday (May 9-12). St. Pete Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-893-7248.

Mother’s Day at the Aquarium: Mom enjoys a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”-inspired brunch with an elegant high tea menu, live music and a photo booth, with themed activities for the kids. $80, $55 ages 3-12. 10 a.m.-noon Sunday (May 12). Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage. 727-441-1790.

Mother’s Day at the James Museum: Moms get free admission with the purchase of any other ticket. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (May 12). The James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-892-4200.