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5 things to do under $5: Hot Nights, Cool Jazz; Sponge Docks Arts and Crafts Festival

 
"Some Like It Hot" stars Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon.
"Some Like It Hot" stars Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon.
Published Aug. 28, 2018

1 Hot Nights, Cool Jazz: Hot summer days taking their toll? Swing by the Imagine Museum's after-hours event Friday for some cool jazz. The Emit Jazz quartet will set the mood as you stroll through the museum's stunning collection of American studio glass. 7-9:30 p.m. Friday. Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $5.

2 Celebrate Oldsmar: Bring blankets and chairs for two nights of a Labor Day salute and family fun with carnival rides, games, live music by Stormbringer (Friday) and Soul Circus Cowboys (Saturday), and fireworks (Saturday). Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday. R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive W, Oldsmar. Free (rides additional).

3 Sponge Docks Arts and Crafts Festival: Stroll the historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs this weekend to check out arts and crafts from more than 90 vendors set up along Dodecanese Boulevard. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday. Free.

4 End of Summer Party: Paul's Landing at the Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg is having a party Friday with a free screening of the classic 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot. The party also celebrates the release of spirits developed with Old St. Pete Distillery. Signature drinks for sale include a Citrus Needy and Cucumber Coolers. 7:30 p.m. Friday. 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free (food/drink additional).

5 Cactus and Succulent Sale: Find easy-to-grow cactus and succulents in a variety of types, as the Florida Cactus and Succulent Society holds its annual display and sale. Experts will be on hand to help choose the right plant and provide growing tips. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa. Free admission.