Rays Summer Concert Series: With Gavin Degraw: Alt-rock singer/songwriter DeGraw has had a slew of radio singles, from I Don't Want To Be and Chariot to In Love With A Girl. He also competed on last season's Dancing With the Stars. Game is at 7:10 p.m., and the concert immediately follows, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Included with Rays ticket, which start at $19. (888) 326-7297.
Cool Art Show 24: Get out of the heat and take in some cool art. In this annual show hosted by the Professional Association of Visual Artists, about 80 artists will present works in paint, wood, ceramics, photography, metal, glass and more. It's at 10 a.m. at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 736-2466.
Vignettes of Tampa: Zack Street Public Art Project: Artist Susan Gott has created cast glass panels that will be installed in downtown Tampa along Zack Street. Her gallery will host free glassblowing demos and an open studio reception for the exhibit beginning at noon at Phoenix Glass Studio and Gallery, 811 E Knollwood St., Tampa. Free. (813) 237-3473.
Gulfport Art Walk: Gulfport is juicing up its Saturday art walks with extra entertainment. In addition to artists, crafters and local authors, there will now be street performers, musicians, magicians and other colorful characters. It's at 6 p.m. along Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. Free.
Kids and family
Snooty the Manatee's Birthday Bash: Snooty, the oldest known manatee in captivity, turns 64 and celebrates with children's games, a wildlife awareness festival, art activities and more. Outdoor party is free; admission to the museum is $8, $7 seniors, $6 children 4-12. It's at 10 a.m. at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W, Bradenton. (941) 746-4131.
Christmas in July: Celebrate Christmas in July with a parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus, elves, games for kids, reindeer 101 classes and photos with Santa. It starts at 8:30 a.m. at Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. Free. (727) 641-8012.
To watch
30 Greatest NBC Olympic Moments, 8 p.m., NBC The network's eleventy billion hours of Olympics coverage begins … now.
More to explore
Check out our summer theme park guide at tampabay.com/things-to-do.
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