Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend: NCAA Women's Final Four, Fred Armisen and more
🏀 Tampa hosts the NCAA Women's Final Four April 4–6, with free events all weekend — from a GloRilla concert at Curtis Hixon Park on Saturday to a team practice at Amalie Arena that same day.
Find more info here.
🎤 Catch comedian and former SNL cast member Fred Armisen live at the Tampa Theatre on Friday at 7pm as part of his "Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome tour."
Tickets start at $35.
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