GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 29-31

It's Thursday and you have no weekend plans. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

Cuban Sandwich Festival

The Best Cuban Sandwich in Florida will be named on Saturday, March 30 in Centennial Park, 1800 E. 8th Ave., in Ybor City. Up to 20 restaurants will compete for the title in traditional, nontraditional and fan favorite categories starting at 10:30 a.m.

The free, family-friendly festival will run until 5:30 p.m. and will feature arts, crafts, Latino foods and live music from Sol Caribe, Juan Esteban and Jeremy Rosado.

Confirmed competitors include defending champions Faedo’s On the Go (first place in traditional category) and Stone Soup Company (second place in traditional category), Alessi Bakery, La Teresita, Mr. Empanada, Danny's All American Diner, The Floridian, Sabroso Cuban Restaurant, Pipo’s Cuban Café, Datz, NY Café, Docho’s Concession, Papa Joe’s Subs, Murray’s Chicago Deli, Moe’s Hot Dogs, Ruben’s Cubans and Country Market & Deli.

Judging will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the winners will be announced at 3 p.m.

Live Music at Ella's

Each Friday at 10 p.m., local musicians perform live on the Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe stage, 5119 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Community Garden Workday

Everyone is welcome to come to the Seminole Heights Community Garden, 407 W. Violet St., Tampa, each Saturday at 9 a.m. to lend a hand with the garden.

Dog Pack Walk

Dog owners are invited to gather for a leisurely walk and social time each Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Henry and Ola Park, 502 W. Henry Ave., Tampa.

Fitness Class

A fitness class will be held Saturday, March 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the outdoor stage at Lowry Park 7525 N. Boulevard, Tampa. The cost is $1.

Karaoke Night

American Legion Seminole Post 111 invites the public to have an evening singing along with karaoke each Saturday at 8 p.m. at the post, 6918 N. Florida Ave., Tampa.

Bingo

American Legion Seminole Post 111 hosts bingo every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 6918 N. Florida Ave., Tampa.

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