Top things to do this week: Sunrise Sale, art exhibits and two musicals

Sunrise Sale: The Downtown Business Association of St. Petersburg invites everyone to “St. Pete’s Largest Pajama Party.” As the sun rises, nearly 50 businesses will open their doors to pajama-clad shoppers for deals, discounts and other offers. Participating businesses will be located along and around Beach Drive in the downtown core, going west on Central and First avenues through the 600 block, out to the EDGE district and also along the Fourth Street corridor going north up to 22nd Avenue. Visitors are invited to gather at the 400 block of Beach Drive at 6:43 a.m. for the official kickoff with community leaders performing the traditional “cutting of the cake.” Thursday morning (July 18). Various locations in downtown St. Petersburg. 727-771-5552.

Cool Art Show: The Professional Association of Visual Artists’ 35th annual show features nearly 70 Florida artisans showcasing a range of visual and functional art, including paintings, woodwork, ceramics, photography, metalwork, glass art, fiber art, digital art, mixed media and jewelry. There will also be a “create your own masterpiece” area and art demonstrations. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (July 20), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (July 21). St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N. 843-501-9128.

Sunset Series: The Rhythm of the World: Water Street Tampa’s last Sunset Series event presents global dance, music and cuisine featuring local dancers. There will also be street food and rhythmic world beats. No cover. 6-9 p.m. Thursday (July 18). Water Street Tampa, 1045 E. Cumberland Ave., Tampa.

The Rocky Horror Show: Straight-laced Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter as they look for a phone to call for help. They encounter a castle full of wild characters. Costumes encouraged and prop bags available for purchase. No outside props allowed. $44.50 and up. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (July 18-20), 2-4 p.m. Sunday (July 21). David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Cinema in the Cellar: Grab a beer and go to the cellar for a screening of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 summer thriller “Jaws” (PG). Green Light Cinema takes this screening on the road to the Cellar. 21 and older only. $5. 7 p.m. Wednesday (July 17). Webb’s City Cellar at Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 508-816-8968.

SKIN! Art Show: The eighth annual “sexy” night of sensory exploration features art exhibits and live performances in an adult setting. $30, $50 early entry. 6 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday (July 19-20). South University Tampa, 4401 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. 352-610-1520.

New Kids on the Block: The heartthrob boy band performs with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff. $40-$499. 7 p.m. Friday (July 19). MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. 813-740-2446.

The SpongeBob Musical: When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. $35. 8-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday (July 19-20), 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday (July 21). Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. 813-922-8167.

The Vault of Dreams: Explore the depth of human dreams and literary themes as the event space comes alive with a “Midsummer Night’s Dream”-themed party including mystical forest creatures, live music, dancers, interactive artists, a projection show, appetizers and themed drinks. 18 and older only. $125 (includes one drink). 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday (July 19-20). The Vault, 611 N. Franklin St., Tampa. 813-225-3450.

Art Walk and Indiefaire MashUp: This month, the Gulfport Merchants Chamber turns the Art Walk and Indiefaire into one “Body Beautiful: Sculpting Self-Love”-themed event. Find art vendors, live music and street performers. No cover. 2-9 p.m. Saturday (July 20). 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 727-893-1000.

Florida Christmas: The Musical: Join Alonzo the Alligator and his charming friends in a musical comedy that brings a winter wonderland to the scorching Sunshine State. $30, $23 members, $15 ages 12 and younger. 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday (July 20), 3 p.m. Sunday (July 21). Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 First Ave. NE, Ruskin. 813-645-7651.

Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World: In the unrated 2024 documentary, as the second-generation owner of New York’s beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son faces the pressure of stepping into his father’s shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff. $12, $10 seniors/students. 3 p.m. Saturday (July 20), 6 p.m. Sunday (July 21). Green Light Cinema, 221 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 508-816-8968.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Jake “El Gallo” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) takes on “Platinum” Mike Perry (5-0, 3 KOs BKFC) in a cruiserweight battle. Six other matches, including one women’s match, will also take place. $20 and up. 7 p.m. Saturday (July 20). Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-6500.

Sandbar Snorkeling Excursion: Board the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center’s eco-vessel at Gate 23 on the St. Pete Pier for a journey to shallow areas of Tampa Bay where you’ll don a mask and snorkel to search for spider crabs, sea stars, mangrove snappers and more. Ages 5 and older only. $34, $26 children. 10 a.m. Sunday (July 21). St. Pete Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-867-8166.

Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Monthly Film Series: This month, board member Marisa Quaresimo has selected “Imagine Me & You” (R, 90 minutes), a movie about a newlywed bride who becomes infatuated with another woman who questions her sexual orientation, promoting a stir among the bride’s family and friends. $12, $10 seniors/students. 3 p.m. Sunday (July 21). Green Light Cinema, 221 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 508-816-8968.

Al Downing Honors at the Palladium: The Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Board of Directors presents the inaugural Al Downing Honors at the Palladium in celebration of Al Downing Day. Alvin Joseph Downing (1916-2000) was a jazz music icon, Tuskegee Airman and professor of music at Gibbs High School and St. Petersburg College. He was known as the Ambassador of Jazz by the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation. Dierdre Downing-Jackson serves as host for this event, which pays tribute to individuals who have encouraged the understanding and appreciation of jazz in the Tampa Bay area. $35-$50, $10 students. 3 p.m. Sunday (July 21). Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-822-3590.