Weekly-Weekend-What-To-Do in the 'Burg (08.27-29.10)

08.27.10

THE SUN IS OUT!

Your weekly list of our recommended things to do this weekend!
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FRIDAY

Craig Dirty 'Almost Thirty' Birthday Party
Come party with DJ Craig Dirty for his 29th birthday bash at the Queenshead! Multiple DJs including DJ Rig, Chang Bang, and Kiger. Go-go dancers and fireworks! Plus, a raffle of which half of the money goes to a charity to clean up the gulf! 9-11PM
2501 Central Ave

The English Beat @ Jannus Live
One of the founding fathers of England’s “2-tone” second-wave ska revival, The English Beat have been going strong for 32 years. Due to considerable interest in this show, we are issuing tickets for people over 21. No NEED for ticket to enter but if the venue is approaching capacity, we will honor ticketholders first. For tickets click here www.jannuslive.com 6PM
16 2nd St N

Vagina Monologues (Fri-Mon)
Obie Award-winner Eve Ensler's whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, The Vagina Monologues introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, a Bosnian survivor of rape, and a feminist happy to have found a man who "liked to look at it." All tickets: “Pay-What-You-Can” at the door and $15 in advance (8/27-28: 1030PM; 8/29-30: 7PM)
American Stage 163 3rd St N

Fish Head Ball's Official Kickoff
Fin-tastic prizes, Blowfish drink special, 2-4-1 drinks, fun! Purchasers of the Blowfish drink special will have an opportunity to win Fish Head Ball Tickets.Purchasers of Fish Head Ball tickets will have an opportunity to win a free night at the Don CeSar the night of the ball. 6-9PM
Georgie's Alibi 3100 3rd Ave N

Hot Summer Jazz @ the Hangar (Fri-Sat)
Enjoy live performances by top local jazz musicians while enjoying great grub and drinks while catching some planes take off and land. 8-11PM
540 1st St SE

Rod Picott and Amanda Shires
This dynamic duo is returning to The Studio@620 for a second performance after being well received in 2009. Currently both Rod and Amanda are working on new CDs soon to be released. Amanda has a small role in a movie with Gwenyth Paltrow coming out in December 2010 called "Country Strong" and Rod has contributed a song for the soundtrack to a movie called "Solitary Man" that will star Michael Douglas. 8PM Tix: $20; $15-students/seniors
620 1st Ave S



Post-Primary Happy Hour @ Cassis
Ready to forget the primary? Enjoy a few happy hour drinks at Cassis from 5-7PM
170 Beach Dr NE

Scone Train + Completely From Mountains @ the Globe
Listen to Indie/Folk/Neo-Soul music and have a piece of Joellen's pies and a bottle of beer. 9-1130PM
The Globe Coffee Lounge 532 1st Ave. N.

SATURDAY

Huntington's Disease Walk
Race Day registration begins at 7AM 5K begins at 8AM Walk begins at 815AM Pre-registrered runners are guaranteed a race t-shirt and goody bag. Complimentary refreshments for everyone. Free yoga stretch prior to event for all. Pets and Strollers welcome.
The Pier Approach 800 2nd Ave NE

Fish-A-Thon at Lake Jorgenson
Behind the Main Library. Annual kid's fishing tournament. Prizes for the biggest fish. 8-11AM
3745 9th Ave N

Dali, Dance + Beyond
A new exhibition at the Dalí Museum featuring never-before-displayed photographs, films, and objects documenting Salvador Dalí's celebrated collaboration in the field of dance. The exhibition runs July 9th through December 31, 2010. (Mon-Sat 10AM; Sun 12PM)
1000 3rd St S

Saturday Antiques and Green Market
Variety of produce, gourmet foods and baked goods, local artists, gift vendors and musical entertainment. 9AM-2PM
Central Ave and 13th St N

Doggie Swim Day
The end of swim season for humans marks a day of fun just for our canine friends. Bring your dog for a day of leash-free swim and play in the pool.  Choose from swim sessions: from 9-1030AM; 11AM-1230PM or 1-230PM; $5 per dog
Fossil Park Pool 6739 MLK Jr. St N

Cabaret @ BayWalk
New American Theater's fundraiser show will feature Nadeen Holloway, Samantha Mc Kinnon Brown and Michael Raabe, all cast members in the upcoming season. $12 day of show at the door. Cash bar. Doors open 30 mins prior to the show time. Two shows 7 and 9PM.
BayWalk

Transcending Vision: American Impressionism Opening Exhibit
This engaging exhibition features stunning American Impressionist paintings and is bracketed by precursor and subsequent movements in American art.  Transcending Vision contains works by more than seventy artists, including such major figures as Thomas Moran, George Inness, Childe Hassam, Daniel Garber, John Sloan, Ernest Lawson, George Bellows, and Guy Wiggins.
Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Dr NE



Air Supply @ The Palladium
Graham Russell and Russell  Hitchcock, better known as Air Supply, are about to take several generations of adoring fans to another realm. Their newest cd Mumbo Jumbo was just released. Along with their classics All Out of Love, The One That You Love and Making Love Out of Nothing At All. Tix: $49.50-100 8PM
253 5th Ave. N





SUNDAY

Rays vs. Red Sox
8PM
Tropicana Field

Dine Tampa Bay Restaurant Week Starts
August 29-Sept 6
Diners can take advantage of amazing deals at many of the Tampa Bay area's finest restaurants. Participating locations will showcase their fare by offering either a $25, $30, or $35 prix fixe 3-course menus (appetizer, entrée and dessert) throughout the week. For more info click here

Music Fest by the Bay
Listen to live performance by KoKo Ray and the Soul Providers and their own rock, funk, blues, and island grooves! 1-4PM FREE
800 2nd Ave NE

*You have to be 21 y/o or over to  drink alcohol. Don't drink and drive.
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