Whether you like literature, visual art, or performing art, there’s a festival for you in Tampa Bay this week. Plus Easter and 4/20 events, photography shows, taste of science, beer releases, tacos, burgers, music and more. Here are all the best things to do this week in Tampa Bay.

Beauty & The ‘Burg Live Arts and culture podcast Beauty and The ‘Burg is broadcasting live from Iberian Rooster tonight with special guest Matthew McGee.Wed., Apr. 17, 5:30-8 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
CL Fiction Contest Award Ceremony Find out who won this year’s fiction contest at CL Space tonight, and hear the finalists read their stories.Wed., Apr. 17, 7-9 p.m.
Beer and Easter candy pairing at Brew Bus in TampaFour Easter candies paired with four beers for $25.Wed., Apr. 17, 7-8 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page.
Live Art and Silent Auction at Armature WorksSketch Night Tampa and mergeCulture are hosting a night of live art at Armature works this week. 15-20 local artists will be making art between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday night. Afterwards, the work goes up for auction. Check out the Facebook event page to see the list of participating artists.Thurs., Apr. 18, 5:30-10 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Remember the Horizon at Poynter Library in St. PeteThis USF-sponsored event combines art and science in memory of the 2010 Gulf oil spill. Find out what USF researchers learned from the spill, and see Deepwater Horizon-inspired art from Teri Navajo, Curtis Whitwam, and Tessa Wilson.Thurs., Apr. 18, 4:30-6 p.m.USCG photo [public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Tampa Bay Taco WeekOver 30 local restaurants are running taco specials during Tampa Bay Taco Week, including Casa Tina, Red Mesa Cantina, and Rocco’s Tacos.Apr. 18-28 Photo by Jennifer Ring
Tampa Taqueria TourStart your Tampa Bay Taco Week with a Brew Bus tour of three Tampa Taquerias. The tour takes you to Loli’s Mexican Cravings, Acapulco Mexican Grocery Y Taqueria, and Xilo Street Mexican. For $48.82 you get transportation between taquerias, two Brew Bus beers, and a complimentary taco and an additional item (like a churro or tamale) at each location.Thurs., Apr. 18, 6:15-9:30 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Poem in Your Pocket DayWrite a poem (or select one), cut a pocket out of an old piece of clothing, place the poem in that pocket, and pin it to the rear fence at ArtsXchange in St. Pete.Thurs., Apr. 18, 12-4 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Staged Reading of Mark Leib’s Art PeoplePast CL theater critic Mark Leib’s Art People is a play about life as an artist. Head to The Studio@620 for this SunLit event. $10.Thurs., Apr. 18, 7 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Tap Talk at Coppertail Brewing Drink beer and listen to the Tampa Bay History Center’s Brad Massey tell pirate stories at Coppertail Brewing in Tampa. $10 ticket includes a pint of Night Swim Porter and a History Center souvenir pint glass.Thurs., Apr. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Photo via Instagram @coppertailbrewing
See Much Ado About Nothing in Williams ParkIt’s free thanks to the St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival. Suggested donation $10.Apr. 18-28 Alfred W. Elmore [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
ExposedCome check out some erotic fine art photography with us at CL Space. $10.Fri., Apr. 19, 6-10 p.m. Photo via Instagram @tbsopa
Art Raffle at The Attic Café in TampaWith live music, live art, and a chance to win art by ZITRO, Cam Parker, Chris Baez, aoklex, alxbaby, or Lissette Diaz. $5.Fri., Apr. 19, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Photo via Instagram @artraffletampa
Jelly Bean Berliner releases Pair O’ Dice Brewing in Clearwater is releasing six new jelly bean-flavored beers in honor of Easter. See the full list on the Facebook event page.Fri., Apr. 19, 3-11 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Gulfport porch party and walking tourGulfport’s Trolley Market Square is getting a new historic marker, and the Gulfport Historical Society is throwing a party to celebrate. Walk down a portion of the old trolley route with Gulfport Historical Society President, Cathy Salustri, and learn about the trolley’s history. You can register for the walking tour here.Fri., Apr. 19, 7-10 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Mainsail Art Festival in Vinoy ParkDon’t miss one of the best outdoor art shows in the South.Sat. & Sun., Apr. 20-21 Photo via Instagram @mainsailart
Overflow Brewing Company’s 1 Year Anniversary PartyThis St. Petersburg brewery is turning one, and they’re having a carnival-themed party with carnival games, hourly beer releases, burlesque shows, food trucks and more.Sat., Apr. 20, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Safety Harbor Beer & Burger ThrowdownSaturday is a great day to grab a burger in Safety Harbor. Bring a lawn chair and listen to some live music while you chow down. $5 Admission plus money for burgers.Sat., Apr. 20, 12-6 p.m. Image by JOSE ARROYO from Pixabay
Get Baked in the Florida SunFlorida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke is reading, along with other local poets, and Chad Mize will be painting live at this SunLit Festival event. Drop the extra $50 for the private party, and you can chat with Meinke and Mize about creating Florida-inspired art in addition to gaining access to an open bar and an exclusive Mize gallery. At Behar + Peteranecz Architecture.Sat., Apr. 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Earth Day Scavenger HuntTake a self-guided scavenger hunt through Sunken Gardens. Free with paid admission or membership.Sat., Apr. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
ICU/the Catherine Wheel reunion concert at the Museum of Fine ArtsRock out like it’s Ybor City in the 1980s.Sat., Apr. 20, 6-9 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Take the Stoner Burrito Challenge at 7venth Sun in TampaIt’s like a regular burrito, but bigger, and with a bunch of french fries stuffed in it. $13.99 + tax. The first person to finish their burrito (within the 15 min. time limit) wins a $50 gift card to Xtreme Tacos and a free T-shirt.Sat., Apr. 20, 4:20 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Photography Exhibit at Pour Yours in ClearwaterFeaturing the work of Erich Caparas.Sat., Apr. 20, 7-10 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Pride and Passion’s Intergalactic Disco at the Tampa Museum of ArtHelp raise funds for the Tampa Museum of Art while dancing the night away. Because there’s nothing like a dance party with an open bar. $90-100.Sat., Apr. 20, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Image by mayenco from Pixabay
Sunday brunchMost of you would probably eat brunch on Easter Sunday whether we suggested it or not, but we just made a list of all the best brunches in Tampa Bay. Check it out.Sun., Apr. 21 Photo via pxhere
A Celebration of the Erotic at Venus It’s OK to get dirty at this SunLit event. Lisa Birnbaum, Amber DiPietra, Maureen McDole, and Enid Shomer will be reading from their own erotic writings, and Tombolo Books will be there selling current and classic erotic lit. 18 and up.Mon., Apr. 22, 7-9 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
Get a Taste of Science at Cage Brewing in St. PeteLearn about climate change in Antarctica and the science of taste at this Taste of Science event. $5.Mon., Apr. 22, 7-9 p.m. Photo by Oleg Magni, via Pexels
Literary Trivia Night at SubCentral@The Iberian RoosterDress up as your favorite literary character for this SunLit event. Tues., Apr. 23, 7 p.m. Photo via the Facebook event page
Get a Taste of Science at Rock Brothers in Ybor Learn about galaxies, gravity, and criminology at this Taste of Science event. $5Tues., Apr. 23, 7-9 p.m.Photo via the Facebook event page
Get a Taste of Science at Cueni Brewing in DunedinLearn about dolphins and brewing science at this Taste of Science event. $5Date Photo via the Facebook event page