Out and about in Pinellas

Today

Chess for children: A six-week session of free chess lessons for students ages 8-14 is scheduled 4-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday through March 24 at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Call (727) 784-3332, ext. 3018.

Today

Interested in reptiles?: The Suncoast Herpetological Society will meet at 7 p.m. at Moccasin Lake Nature Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Xan Peters will discuss cryptozoology. Free and open to the public. Call (727) 942-6700. Visit kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety.

SAR to meet: The Clearwater Chapter, Florida Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd. Guest speaker will be Lewis Harris. Advance tickets $18; $20 at the door. Suggested attire is sport coat and tie. Call (727) 535-1833.

Scholar's Choice lecture: The third lecture and discussion in the series features Jamaica Inn by Daphne de Maurier at 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Books are available for checkout now. Call (727) 562-4970.

Florida's native plants: The Safety Harbor Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at 101 Second St. N. Wildlife ecologist and author Craig Huegel will present a photographic look at some of Florida's rarest and most beautiful native plants. Free and open to the public. Call (727) 724-1525.

Drum circle: Join Steve Turner of Giving Tree Music for a fully interactive drum circle at 7 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. All ages welcome. Free. Call (727) 943-4922.

Coin club to meet: The Largo Coin Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Call Bob at (727) 688-9871.

Learn to belly dance: 7:35-8:35 p.m. every Wednesday through April 28 at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. No dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing. Call (727) 812-4543.

Hadassah to meet: The Clearwater Chapter of Hadassah will host its general meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Temple B'nai Israel, 1685 S Belcher Road, Clearwater. Guest speaker will be Joye Swisher of the Suncoast Hospice. A light dairy lunch will be served. The public is invited. Call Claire at (727) 393-7417.

Garden club to meet: The Bay Bouquet Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Dunedin Public Library, 233 Douglas Ave. Marian Crane will present the program "Miniature Designs." Guests are welcome. Call (727) 736-5593.

Thursday

Britons to meet: The British Commonwealth Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Keystone Park, 17828 Gunn Highway, Odessa. Refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome. Call (727) 939-0362 or (813) 401-5711.

Learning about law: The Clearwater Bar Association presents People's Law School, an educational series taught by lawyers and judges, 7-9 p.m. every Thursday through April 29 at St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater. This week's class covers "Mortgages and Casualty Loss" in the Teaching Auditorium. Free. All are welcome, no registration required. For directions visit spcollege.edu.

Retirement planning: A free educational workshop, "Social Security Planning for Boomers: What Everyone Needs to Know," will be presented by J. Henry Livingston, CFP, president of Retirement Resources Advisory Inc., a registered investment advisory firm, at 6:30 p.m. at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 Second St. N. Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended. Call (727) 799-0551.

UPARC fundraiser: The seventh annual "Open Your Heart for UPARC" fashion show and luncheon begins at 10 a.m. at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, 36750 Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor. Tickets $70. Call (727) 797-8712.

Black History Month program: Clearwater High School presents its third annual Black History Month program at 6 p.m. in the school's auditorium at 540 S Hercules Ave. A musical and historical tribute will highlight stepping, singing, poetry, mime and dance. Free. Call (727) 298-1620.

Family-friendly comedy: Francis Wilson Playhouse presents Harvey, the story of Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary friend, at 8 p.m. Thursday through Feb. 28 with 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. $20 adults, $10 students with current ID. For reservations call (727) 446-1360.

Lunchtime concert: 13-year-old blues musician Mike Imbasciani will perform at the Sea-Blues Lunchtime Kickoff Concert noon-1:30 p.m. at Station Square Park, 612 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 562-4700 or visit clearwaterseablues.com.

Thursday night bingo: Games begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, 350 N Spring Blvd. Call (727) 934-2136.

Plumb House Museum: The Clearwater Historical Society offers tours of the historic Plumb House Museum, featuring a variety of antiques and vintage items such as uniforms and photos of the Clearwater Bombers champion men's softball team, 8:30-11:30 a.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month. The two-story, cracker-style wood house is at 1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Free, but donations welcome. Call (727) 446-2676 or (727) 399-1412.

Harvest marketplace: Outdoor shopping offers fresh produce, specialty foods, green goods, original creations and live music 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Thursday at Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5015.

Safety Harbor Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Gazebo at John Wilson Park, 401 Main St., featuring fresh and organic produce, plants and flowers, gourmet foods, baked goods, jewelry, light snacks and more. Call Bob Fernandez at (727) 461-7674.

Rotary club to meet: The Rotary Club of East Lake Sunrise will meet at 7:30 a.m. at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 E Lake Woodlands Parkway. Guest speaker will be Diana Lugo of Religious Community Service's Grace House. Breakfast $15. To attend call (727) 781-5555.

Tony Award winner: A Chorus Line, a musical for everyone who has ever had a dream and put it on the line, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets $70, $60, $50. Call (727) 791-7400 or visit rutheckerdhall.com.

Friday

Three days of blues: The Knology Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater, bringing together world-class blues music and delicious seafood cuisine. Free admission; reserved seats are on sale at ticketmaster.com. For information call (727) 562-4700 or visit clearwaterseablues.com.

Dunedin's Green Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday until the end of April in Pioneer Park, corner of Main St. and Douglas Ave. Market features produce, cheese, seafood, plants and herbs, honey, organic products and more. Call Richard Kendler at (727) 733-4215.

Fish dinner: The Knights of Columbus offers baked or fried fish dinners with all the trimmings 4-7 p.m. every Friday through April 2 at 1251 San Christopher Drive, Dunedin. $8 per person, includes dessert, coffee and tea. Call (727) 365-2582.

Musical classic: The Mikado, a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Feb. 26 and 27; and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 28 at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets $16; $14 members; $12 students. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit tarponarts.org.

Jazz in the Stacks: The Clam Bayou Jazz Band will play the music of Mardi Gras at 3 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. Call (727) 784-3332 or Frank at (727) 784-8908.

Pop meets jazz: Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Mindy Abair, whose recent album, Stars, combines contemporary jazz and top 40 torch songs, performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets $43.50. Call (727) 791-7400 or visit rutheckerdhall.com.

Evening fun: Head to downtown Safety Harbor for the 3rd Friday Music Series, a free street festival 6-10 p.m. at the John Wilson Park gazebo and at local venues throughout town. Each month features a different theme, some of the area's hottest local bands and quality arts and crafts vendors. Call (727) 724-1572 or e-mail karmitage@cityofsafetyharbor.com.