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Top things to do in Tampa Bay on May 25

 
Country singer John Rich, half of Big & Rich, will be in Tampa Friday at Gaspar's to host a tasting and bottle signing of his Redneck Riviera Whiskey Photo by Warner Bros.
Country singer John Rich, half of Big & Rich, will be in Tampa Friday at Gaspar's to host a tasting and bottle signing of his Redneck Riviera Whiskey Photo by Warner Bros.
Published May 23, 2018

Redneck Riviera Whiskey Tasting: Country hitmaker John Rich, of Big and Rich, will be at Gaspar's to host a tasting and bottle signing of his Redneck Riviera Whiskey. A percentage of sales will go to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to children and spouses of fallen and disabled military. 3 p.m., Gaspar's Patio Bar and Grill, 8448 N 56th St., Temple Terrace. No cover. (813) 988-6959.

Florida Orchestra Pops: Patriotic Salute: In honor of Memorial Day, the orchestra presents patriotic pieces by John Philip Sousa and John Williams. 8 p.m., Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $15-$45. Toll-free 1-800-662-7286; strazcenter.org.

Waiting for Godot: Samuel Beckett's existentialist masterpiece. 7:30 p.m., Ruth Eckerd Hall Murray Studio Theater, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $24, $20 students. (727) 791-7400; rutheckerdhall.com.

Summer Nights: Busch Gardens celebrates summer with extended hours, three themed party zones, DJ dancing, thrill rides in the dark and summer-themed cuisine. Included with regular daily admission. 10 a.m., Busch Gardens, 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa. $104, 2 and younger free. Save $15 if you order online. (813) 884-4386; buschgardens.com.

American Baseball Championship: Teams from Houston, USF, East Carolina, UConn, UCF, Cincinnati, Tulane and Wichita State vie for the AAC championship crown. Note: because of the weather, game times may be changed 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Spectrum Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. $8, $6 senior/military/child. (727) 467-4457.

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: Photographer Cathy Duterte will discuss her exhibition, Quest, a personal story of self-discovery, at 6 p.m. 5 p.m., Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. Pay what you can, but $5-$10 suggested. (813) 221-2222; fmopa.org.

US Too: Two-day festival of top local Tampa Bay bands and artists pay tribute to the 1983 US festival covering bands including Talking Heads, Stray Cats, the Cars and Pat Benatar. 6 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $80. (813) 971-0666; skipperssmokehouse.com.

Blast Friday: The monthly block party has been moved indoors because of the weather. Featuring Robby Steinhardt with Stormbringer and the Black Honkeys. Space is limited so come early to get a wristband. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert is at 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Free. (727) 464-7200 ; rutheckerdhall.com.

Nintinder: You might meet that special someone with a common interest at this gaming singles mingle and tournament. 6 p.m., Replay Amusement Museum, 119 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. $10 men, women free. (727) 233-8490; replaymuseum.org.

The Machine Stops: Penned in 1909, E.M. Forster's dystopian tale. 8 p.m. with a post-show talkback at 10 p.m., Freefall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $25-$50. (727) 498-5205; freefalltheatre.com.

LTJ Bukem: Producer, DJ, and head of the Good Looking Organization of labels and artists will perform. 8 p.m., The Attic, 1510 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $20. (828) 773-9481; theatticybor.com.

Porn Stars are Comedians: Host Dan Frigolette extends the concept of the podcast Porn Stars Are People ("the only podcast with porn stars where we don't discuss porn or the business of porn") with comedian Mia Faith Hammond and adult film stars trying their hands at comedy. 8 p.m., 4 Play After Dark, 10387 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg. $12 advance, $15 at the door..

Jon Reep: He won the fifth season of Last Comic Standing and has his own Comedy Central special, but he's probably most widely recognized the, "That thing gotta Hemi?" guy from the Dodge commercial. 8 and 10:15 p.m., Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $18-$20. (813) 960-1197; sidesplitterscomedy.com.

kids and family

Tampa Bay Rays: vs. Baltimore Orioles: It's 7-Eleven Friday and fans can purchase an upper level ticket for $7.11. Upgrade to a lower level ticket for an additional $7. 7:10 p.m., Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. Ticket prices vary by game. Toll-free 1-888-326-7297; tampabay.rays.mlb.com.

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Paddington 3 (PG): Bring blankets or low lawn chairs to watch free movies on a jumbo sized screen. No alcohol. Shows start around dusk. 7:45 p.m., Pier 60, 10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach. Free. (727) 449-1036; sunsetsatpier60.com.

TO WATCH

Picnic at Hanging Rock, Amazon Prime: Based on Joan Lindsay's novel of the same name, this eerie series is pegged to the mysterious disappearances of three schoolgirls and one teacher during a Valentine's Day outing in turn-of-the-century Australia. Natalie Dormer leads the cast.

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