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NewsSt Pete CatalystNovember 12, 2026Pinellas County

Weekend Spotlight Features Paul Oakenfold, Toddler Rave, And Live Theater

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This weekend's events feature performances by electronic music pioneer Paul Oakenfold at Jannus Live, a family-friendly Toddler Rave with Lenny Pearce at the Mahaffey Theater, and a multi-artist lineup at the BayCare Sound. Local venues are also hosting theatrical productions, comedy shows, and orchestra concerts through the weekend.

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Why It Matters

Residents have access to a variety of local entertainment options spanning multiple music genres, theater productions, and family shows across regional venues.

Key Facts

  • Jannus Live is hosting Paul Oakenfold with opening act the Crystal Method on Saturday at 7 p.m.
  • Lenny Pearce is bringing his Toddler Rave family show to the Mahaffey Theater on Thursday night.
  • The BayCare Sound is hosting O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw, and KT Tunstall for a diverse rock and pop showcase.
  • Il Volo is performing with an orchestra at Benchmark International Arena.
  • Doja Cat is scheduled to perform at Benchmark International Arena on Friday as part of her Tour Ma Vie World Tour.
  • Jimmy Eat World will close out the 2026 season at the Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday.
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall is hosting comedian Brad Williams and a screening of Jim Henson's Labyrinth with a live onstage band.
  • The Mahaffey Theater is hosting UB40 on its 40th anniversary tour and a performance by David Foster and Katherine McPhee.
  • Several local theater productions are running across the area, including Destroying David at the Off-Central and Peter and the Starcatcher at the Straz Center.

Who's Mentioned

PersonPaul Rudnick“Playwright of Regrets Only”PersonAlexa Perez“Director of Destroying David”PersonJim Henson“Creator of the film Labyrinth”PersonLindsay Sterling“Performer at Ruth Eckerd Hall”PersonKristin Key“Comedian performing at the Straz Center”PersonDoja Cat“Performer at Benchmark International Arena”PersonRuss Taff“Performer at the Capitol Theatre”PersonJohn Cusak“Actor appearing for Say Anything screening at the Capitol Theatre”PersonKatherine McPhee“Performer at the Mahaffey Theater”PersonMarty Stuart“Performer at the Capitol Theatre”PersonScott Kirkland“Opening act with the Crystal Method”PersonRidley Pierson“Author of Peter and the Starcatcher”PersonDavid Foster“Performer at the Mahaffey Theater”PersonDan Brown“Author of The Da Vinci Code”PersonJose Aviles“Director”PersonPaul Oakenfold“Performer at Jannus Live”PersonJulian Junior Marvin“Founding guitarist of the Legendary Wailers”PersonBrad Williams“Comedian performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall”PersonDave Barry“Author of Peter and the Starcatcher”PersonLeslie Jones“Comedian performing at the Tampa Theatre”PersonBlue October“Performer at Ruth Eckerd Hall”PersonGavin DeGraw“Performer at the BayCare Sound”PersonAli Campbell“Lead singer not involved with UB40 performance”PersonSteve Taylor“Performer at the Capitol Theatre”PersonLenny Pearce“Performer hosting Toddler Rave at the Mahaffey Theater”PersonDebbie Yones“Actor in Destroying David at the Off-Central”PersonSteve Martin“Playwright of Meteor Shower”PersonIraisa Ann Reilly“Playwright and performer of A Bodega Princess Remembers”PersonKT Tunstall“Performer at the BayCare Sound”PersonVince Guaraldi“Composer of music for A Charlie Brown Christmas”PersonJason Odell Williams“Playwright of Destroying David”