Tampa Bay Area Playground

September
14
Friday
1 p.m.
Mazzaro’s Sampling
Weekly tasting of wines from Italy and around the world.
Sicilian wines including Nero d’Avola, sparkling brut from Trentino.
Price: Free.
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 33713

September
14
Friday
4 p.m.
Art on the House
Through a gift from Hill Ward Henderson, admission to the museum’s galleries is now free on Friday evenings.  
Price: Free.
Tampa Museum of Art
120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 33602

September
14
Friday
6 p.m.
St. Pete Art and Fashion Week: SPAFW Fashion Show – Night One
A series of art and runway fashion shows presented at various locations throughout downtown St. Petersburg and benefits local charitable organizations.
Take your time viewing the extensive art display as you wait to be seated for one of Tampa Bay’s most incredible runway fashion show …
Price: Ticket prices vary by event.
One Progress Plaza
200 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

September
14
Friday
8:30 p.m.
Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Big Miracle
Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach and watch free movies. Concessions for sale. No alcohol. Shows start around dusk.
This portion features the PG-rated drama Big Miracle, starring Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski and John Pingayak.
Price: Free.
Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach, 33767

September
15
Saturday
6:30 a.m.
Zoo Run Run
Annual event with 5K run/walk and children’s fun run inside Lowry Park Zoo and along the Hillsborough River. Benefits zoo programs. Event fee …
Price: $25 before Aug. 31, $35 after, $10 kids run.
Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa, 33604

September
15
Saturday
11 a.m.
Art on the Water
See the work of more than 80 artists set up on water-walk next to Jackson’s. There will also be live music by the Soul …
Price: Free.
Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi
601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, 33602

September
15
Saturday
11 a.m.
Olympic Fest 2012 Editor’s pick
Special Olympic athletes will start the event with a relay run and the national anthem. Along with various running competitions for all ages, there will …
Price: Short distance runs are $5 for ages 3-13, $8 for ages 14-18, and $10 for adults.
Springstead High School
3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, 34608

September
15
Saturday
8 p.m.
Hysteria
This play is based on a meeting between two of the world’s most eccentric men: Sigmund Freud and Salvador Dalí. Set in London in …
Price: $39-$49; $29 previews and Wednesday matinees; students $20 advance, $10 rush 30 minutes before show.
American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater
163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg, 33701

September
16
Sunday
9:30 a.m.
$5 Day at the Zoo Editor’s pick
Load all the kids into the car and get ready to visit all your favorite animals. Everyone gets into the zoo for $5 today. But …
Price: $5.
Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa, 33604

September
16
Sunday
noon
1905 Day at Columbia Restaurants Editor’s pick
Turn back time and dine as patrons did in the past as Columbia Restaurants in the area roll back costs on special Spanish cuisine menu …
Price: Free admission, charge for food and beverages.
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E Seventh Ave., Tampa, 33605

September
16
Sunday
1:05 p.m.
Rays Watch Party Editor’s pick
When the Rays are out of town, catch the game on the beach at a family-friendly watch party with a giant screen set up on …
The Rays travel to New York today for a game against the Yankees.
Price: Free admission. $10 parking on site. Food and drink additional
Tradewinds Island Grand Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 33706

September
16
Sunday
7 p.m.
Toby Keith
When it comes to supplying honky-tonk party patriotism in the modern age, corn-fed cowboy and Solo Cup collector Toby Keith is still the go-to guy …
Price: $30-$83.
1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, 33610

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