St. Patrick's Day: Get your green on Tuesday. Venerable pubs like South Tampa's MacDinton's and Four Green Fields will be rocking, and Flanagan's Irish Pub in Dunedin throws a street party. Channelside's PaddyFest will have five green beer tents, an ice fluge with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey shots and two stages of entertainment for $15.

Meet Dr. Oz: The renowned heart surgeon and talk show host will meet fans and hold a panel discussion 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday near Macy's at Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa.

Cuban Sandwich Festival: Local restaurants compete along with a bid to make a 105-foot-long Cuban sandwich Saturday at HCC's Ybor City campus. On Sunday, Ybor's Centennial Park will host the Big Smackdown over who has the best Cuban sandwich and South Florida's salami-free version thinks it has a shot.

Tampa Pro: The Skatepark of Tampa's biggest event of the year draws some of the best skateboarders in the nation (and often skate fans like Lil Wayne) Competitions start at 9 a.m. Friday through Sunday, 4215 E Columbus Drive, Tampa. $10-$15. (813) 621-6793.

Date night

Spring Beer Fling A retro festival in Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park on Saturday will have seasonal beers, surf-rock bands and fireworks. $14-$75 at springbeerfling.com; $25-$125 at the gate.

Concerts: Elvis Costello performs solo at 8 p.m. today at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater ($49.50-$150). John Mellencamp will play at the same venue Thursday and Friday ($43.25-$136.75). (727) 791-7400 .

Kids and family

Chasco Fiesta: Pasco County's nine-day festival kicks off Saturday with a parade down New Port Richey's Main Street, followed by a carnival with a midway in Sims Park. Free to attend. Wristband for carnival rides: $15 Monday through Thursday, $20 Friday through Sunday. (727) 842-7651.

Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon: Kids will run, bike and swim at Adventure Island water park Saturday. The first 450 registrants get a free "stay and play" park ticket. $50 at AdventureIsland.com.

Tree Climbing Championship: Watch professionals compete for World Champion. Then, try your hand in a fun climb. It's free Saturday and Sunday in Rowlett Park, 2401 E Yukon St., Tampa. (217) 355-9411.

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