Things to do in North Pinellas

Today

Enjoy a solo acoustic evening with Richard Marx at 8 p.m. at Capitol Theater, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets are $42.50 and $34.50. Call (727) 791-7400 or visit rutheckerdhall.com.

Irreverent musical: The Francis Wilson Playhouse will present A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum at 8 p.m. today, March 19, 20, 24-27; with 2 p.m. matinees March 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. $25 adults, $12 students with current ID. For reservations, call (727) 446-1360.

Card magic workshop: Master magician Bill Kahn will teach adults how to entertain with an ordinary deck of playing cards in a two-part workshop from 2-4 p.m. today and March 25 at Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 Second St. Attendance at both sessions is encouraged. Bring a deck of cards. Free. Registration is recommended. Call (727) 724-1524, ext. 112.

Opera Across the Bay: A free opera concert with the Opera Tampa Apprentices and special guest Maria Zouves will be at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Free. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit tarponarts.org.

Music of Ireland: The Band of the Irish Guards, accompanied by the pipes and drums of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, will perform at 8 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets $48, $42, $38. Call (727) 791-7400 or visit rutheckerdhall.com.

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 discusses "The State of Our Circuit and Automobile Insurance" in the Arts Auditorium. Free. No registration required. For directions, visit spcollege.edu.

Reconnecting: Dr. Mack Hicks, neuropsychologist and author of The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-To-Face Contact in the Electronic Age, will discuss the impact of the digital age on the young, vulnerable brain at 6:30 p.m. at Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 Second St. Refreshments will be served. Free. Call (727) 724-1525, ext, 112.

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.

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

Friday

Flower show: The Bay Bouquet and Clearwater Garden Clubs present the flower show "Along the Intercoastal" 1-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 405 Seminole St., Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 848-7193.

St. Patrick's dinner dance: The Palm Harbor Community Center will host a St. Patrick's dinner and dance, 5-8 p.m. at 1500 16th St. Dinner features corned beef and cabbage and vegetarian lasagna. Live entertainment provided by Royal Time Music and the Butler School of Irish Dance. Tickets $7 members, $8 nonmembers. Bring your own beverage. Call (727) 771-6000.

Painting demonstration: Largo Art Association presents Elaine Schilp, who will demonstrate her technique for Chinese brush painting at 11 a.m. at Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW, Largo. Free. Call (727) 518-3131.

Vermonters to meet: The Vermont Club on the West Coast of Florida will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Stacey's Buffet, 1451 N Missouri Ave., Largo. Come to meet new friends and enjoy other Vermonters. Call (727) 725-1766.

The spirit of St. Patrick: Head to downtown Safety Harbor for the 3rd Friday Music Series, a free street festival from 6-10 p.m. at the John Wilson Park gazebo and at local venues throughout town. This month's St. Patrick's theme features live Celtic music by the Empty Hats and quality arts and crafts vendors. Proceeds will help the Safety Harbor Professional Firefighters purchase a handicapped accessible van. Call (727) 724-1572 or e-mail karmitage@cityofsafetyharbor.com.

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

Colonial tryst: Dick Budin Productions presents the play Zebras: The Jefferson Legacy, a look at the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, at 8 p.m. today and Saturday; with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Octagon Theater, 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Tickets $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call (727) 474-3386.

Movies in the Park: Watch the free film Back to the Future under the stars at 7:45 p.m. at R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive W., Oldsmar. Bring seating or a blanket. In case of rain, movie will be shown at the Cypress Forest Recreation Center. Call (813) 749-1260.

Jazz concert: The Clam Bayou Jazz Band will play the Blues at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Free. Refreshments will be served. Call (727) 784-3332 or (727) 784-8908.

Reading club: The ABC Reading Club will meet from 10 a.m.-noon in the Interactive Gallery of the Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. This session's featured book is Matisse the Master, Volume 2, by Hilary Spurling. Light refreshments are served. Free with paid museum admission. Call (727) 712-5226.

Jam session: Bring a lawn chair, musical instrument or just sing along with the Snow Birds, musicians who come from all points north, for an afternoon of country jams, 1-3 p.m. every Friday through April 9 at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Parking available on 125th St. Call (727) 582-2123.

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

Saturday

Mutt Strut: The 18th annual Mutt Strut will take place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, offering fun in a relaxed environment with games, vendors and a fundraising mile-long strut along the Osprey Trail at noon. For a registration form, visit the Web site at humanesocietyofpinellas.org or the Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater. Call (727) 797-7722.

Mobile collection event: Properly dispose of household electronics and chemicals at a mobile collection event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Largo Home Depot, 10689 Ulmerton Road. Free for county residents. For disposal questions and information, call (727) 464-7500 or visit pinellascounty.org/utilities.

Spring sale: The second annual Spring Saleabration will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin. One hundred fifty vendors will offer an eclectic assortment of items for sale, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Call (727) 812-4530 or e-mail meberius@dunedinfl.net.

Fine art festival: The fourth annual Artists Market will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, featuring a juried art show and sale, a youth art competition, free 30-minute seminars by artists, and refreshment vendors. Free admission. Call (727) 543-5050.

Family fun: The Long Center staff invites the public to attend a free healthy family fun and fitness day, 8 a.m.-noon at 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. Attendees can participate in an open swim, open gym, table tennis, fitness classes, and children's activities, including animals from Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Refreshments will be available. Call (727) 793-2320.

Trek through Australia: Friendship Force of the Florida Suncoast invites the public to attend a presentation on "Amazing Australia: The Land and the People" at 2:30 p.m. at Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Free. Call (727) 474-2647.

Fun and fitness for all: A "March Into Fitness" fundraiser will be from 8:30 a.m.-noon at St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian School, 2801 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Event includes a walkathon, fitness stations, obstacle course, bounce house, free face painting, complimentary smoothies and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Admission is $5. Call (727) 946-2263.

National Quilting Day celebration: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Join in hands-on activities for all ages with demonstrations, lectures and exhibits from area guilds. Admission is free, but donations support this event. Call (727) 582-2123 or visit pinellascounty.org/heritage.

Scottish pipes: The Dunedin Military Tattoo will be at 7 p.m. at 1920 Pinehurst Road, celebrating Scottish culture with the Marine Band from Albany, Ga., Dunedin High's Scottish Highlanders Band, Dunedin Highland Middle School Band, and the City of Dunedin Pipe Band. Advance tickets $12, $15 at the door. Call (727) 733-3197 or visit dunedinhighlandgames.com.

Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Safety Harbor American Legion Post 238, 900 Main St. Call (727) 791-3079.

Orchid Friends sale: A variety of orchids and tropical plants will be available for purchase from 9 a.m.-noon at 12350 Ridge Road, Largo. Advice on orchid care and culture available. Call (727) 536-7717; day of show, call (727) 475-0750.

Sponge industry presentation: The Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum will present a free program on the history and traditions of the local sponge industry as related by local divers, merchants and boat builders, 2-4 p.m. at 100 Beekman Lane in Craig Park. Call (727) 942-5605.

Seniors prom: The second annual Seniors Prom will be from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the auditorium of First Christian Church, 1400 San Christopher Drive, Dunedin. All seniors are invited to come out and cut a rug with other seniors and volunteers from Faith in Action of Upper Pinellas. Call (727) 738-4307.

Dance marathon: The Arthur Murray Dance Center of Palm Harbor will host Dancing for Dreams, a charity fundraising dance marathon, 7-10 p.m. in the Fountains Plaza, 34930 Highway 19 N. Admission is a donation in any amount to Give Kids the World and will be accepted at the door. Call (727) 786-2224 or e-mail ballroompalmharbor@yahoo.com.