Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 3

Greet the new year with our handpicked best bets for this weekend:

First Friday Art Walk — takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, on Palm Avenue. Enjoy Historic Palm Avenue with entertainment and refreshments while enjoying the art. Free.

B.B. King — takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Van Wezel performing Arts Hall. The king of blues takes the stage this Saturday to thrill audiences with his influential hits spanning more than 60 years. Cost starts at $60.

Kettle of Fish CD Release Show — takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa. Party with local band Kettle of Fish, as they celebrate the release of their new CD. Cost is $10 at the door.