Five Fun Things For Friday

A look at five fun things happening this weekend in the Tampa Bay area:

August 31 Friday 8:30 p.m.
Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Dolphin Tale
Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach and watch free movies. Concessions for sale. No alcohol. Shows start around dusk. This portion features the PG-rated film Dolphin Tale, starring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd and Harry Connick Jr. Price: Free. Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach, 33767

September 1 Saturday 10 a.m.
Gecko Fest
This whimsical family street festival and the "Mardi Gras Meets the Renaissance" walking parade with a gecko theme celebrates Labor Day weekend and the end ... Price: Free. Gulfport
Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, 33707

September 1 Saturday 1 p.m.
September 2 Sunday 1 p.m.
Old Skool Labor Day Weekend
Editor's pick This year's beachfront Labor Day Weekend celebration features music by Flats, the Untouchables, Kid n Play and C&C Music Factory (Saturday); and Orange ... Price: Ranges from free-$20 throughout the weekend. Shephard's Beach Resort
619 S Gulfview Blvd. , Clearwater, 33767

September 1 Saturday 8 p.m.
Bill Maher
The Emmy-nominated host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher comes to Clearwater for some candid stand-up comedy one day after the Republican National ... Price: $50, $65 and $89. Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater, 33759

August 31 Friday 7:30 p.m.
September 1 Saturday 3:30 p.m.
September 1 Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Disney On Ice: Rockin' Ever After
Rockin' Ever After remixes the stories of some of Disney's most adventurous heroines with upbeat music and energetic choreography. In the show, Mickey and ... Price: $15-$38. Lakeland Center Jenkins Arena
701 W Lime St., Lakeland, 33815