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    Top events this week: Go Skate Day, the comedy of Alonzo Bodden and the Tampa Bay Boat Show

    By Kelly A. Stefani,

    2024-06-17
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    Go Skate Day will be celebrated June 21 at SkatePark of Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]

    Go Skate Day: Enjoy a day of free skating with a barbecue and a chance to win $2,000 cash and other prizes for tricks. Free. 1-8 p.m. Friday (June 21). SkatePark of Tampa, 4215 E. Columbus Drive. 813-621-6793.

    Alonzo Bodden: The winner of Season 3 of “Last Comic Standing” and regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” performs. $20. 8 p.m. Thursday (June 20), 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday (June 21), 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday (June 22), 7 p.m. Sunday (June 23). Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-960-1197.

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    Check out what's new in boating at the annual Tampa Bay Boat Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. This is a photo of the 2018 event. [ OCTAVIO JONES | Tampa Bay Times (2018) ]

    Tampa Bay Boat Show: The largest boating event in the Tampa Bay area showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers selling everything from yachts to cruisers and kayaks to standup paddleboards. Multiple vendors will have the latest in boating and fishing supplies and accessories. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday (June 21-23). Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. 727-893-8523.

    St. Pete Pride Parade: The nighttime parade steps off from Albert Whitted Park and travels along Bayshore Drive with colorful floats, marching groups and plenty of swag. More than 100 units are expected this year. Free. 6 p.m. Saturday (June 22). Along Bayshore Drive, downtown St. Petersburg. 727-342-0084.

    St. Pete Pride Parade Festival: The parade day festival features local vendors, food trucks, beverage gardens, a family area and entertainment by rapper and reality TV star Saucy Santana. Free. 2-10 p.m. Saturday (June 22). Straub Park, Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE, St. Petersburg. 727-342-0084.

    Wang Chung: Get ready to relive the ‘80s with “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” “Safety Dance,” “Only The Lonely,” “Always Something There To Remind Me” and “Promises, Promises” in this concert featuring Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels and Naked Eyes. $40-$90. 8 p.m. Saturday (June 22). Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

    Arts Legacy Remix: Juneteenth Commemoration: The importance of Juneteenth – June 19th, 1865 – will be recognized. This was the date when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been set free, two years after the country’s official abolishment of slavery. There will be spoken remembrances, writings of historical importance, music, poetry and dance. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Monday (June 17). Jaeb Theater, David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

    Film Tampa Bay Presents: Juneteenth: This portion of the quarterly series showcasing Tampa Bay area films, filmmakers, actors and locations focuses on Black filmmakers. It features in-depth conversations and screenings of “Simi,” “The Mini Lights,” “Nothing Else Matters” and “Agent X Quarantine.” Free (reservations required). 6 p.m. Wednesday (June 19). Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St. 813-274-8286.

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    Jason Sudeikis, Danny McBride and Josh Gad are among the actors lending their voices to "The Angry Birds Movie 2." [ Sony ]

    Summer Movie Express: Regal Theaters is showing family-friendly movies for $1 every Tuesday and Wednesday through Aug. 7. This week features 2023′s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (PG, 99 minutes) and 2019′s “The Angry Birds Movie 2″ (PG, 97 minutes). $1. 11 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday (June 18-19). Park Place Stadium 16, 7200 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park. 727-525-7777.

    Alanis Morissette: The seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter whose hits include “You Oughta Know” is on tour with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. $39.50-$139.50. 7 p.m. Wednesday (June 19). MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. 813-740-2446.

    Cinema in the Cellar: This portion of Green Light Cinema’s 21-and-older summer movie series features the 2000 film “Almost Famous” (R, 122 minutes). The theater runs cold. Sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets and blankets are recommended. $5. 7 p.m. Wednesday (June 19). Webb’s City Cellar at Green Bench, 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 508-816-8968.

    Summer Camp Slaughter: The Dead City Drive-In podcast presents a horror movie double feature. Films include “Friday the 13th” from 1980 (R, 95 minutes) and “Sleepaway Camp” from 1983 (R, 84 minutes). Light concessions and a cash bar will be available. Free. 7-11 p.m. Saturday (June 22). Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. 813-922-8167.

    Laser Light Nights: Rock out in the planetarium with laser light shows set to the music of some of your favorites. Shows take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 31. This week features music by U2 (7 p.m. Thursday, June 20), Van Halen (9 p.m. Thursday, June 20), the Beatles (7 p.m. Friday, June 21), the Doors (9 p.m. Friday, June 21), Kiss (7 p.m. Saturday, June 22) and AC/DC (9 p.m. Saturday, June 22). $15. Bishop Planetarium at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. 941-746-4131.

    Red Hot Chili Peppers: The Grammy-winning band whose hits include “Under the Bridge” and “Dani California” performs. $79.50-$349.50. 7 p.m. Friday (June 21). MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. 813-740-2446.

    Summer Classic Movie Series: Beat the heat and take the family to celebrate the anniversaries of classic films. This week honors the 85th anniversary of Academy Award-nominated “The Wizard of Oz” (G, 102 minutes). $5. 1 p.m. Saturday (June 22). Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400.

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    Kids can practice their golfing skills at Ace Golf. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

    $1 Summer Golf Program: Ace Golf is offering a $1 summer golf practice program for children ages 4-15. Kids can sign up for a $1 small bucket of range balls or a $1 round of miniature golf. Also available at the Land O’ Lakes location. $1. Available until 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Aug. 29. Ace Golf Riverview, 12910 Boyette Road, Riverview. 813-672-7750.

    Busch Gardens Summer Nights: Enjoy rides, entertainment, free beer, fireworks and shows after the sun sets. Included with admission. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday (June 17-20), 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (June 21-22), 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday (June 23). Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa. 813-884-4386.

    Sip and Spell: The historic and supposedly haunted 1927 boutique hotel holds an adults-only spelling bee with food and adult beverages available for purchase. 18 and older only. No cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 25. Hacienda Hotel, 5621 Main St., New Port Richey. 727-845-5621.

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