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Things to do in Pinellas County

 
Published Feb. 25, 2015

27 Today

St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs: Diplomats, military, media and academic experts discuss critical international issues. 9 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Free. University of South Florida St. Petersburg, 140 Seventh Ave. S. (727) 873-4872.

Black History Celebration: This dinner features local food, poetry, mixed readings, acting and music. 6 p.m. Free. Enoch Davis Center and Park, 1111 18th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 893-7134.

St. Petersburg Jazz Festival: This festival continues to grow with support this year from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Chamber Music America. This portion features the Claudia Quintet. $15. 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N. (727) 341-4363.

HOT Spring Break with Hoodie Allen: Former Google employee, now hip-hop artist, released his debut studio album, People Keep Talking in 2014, which debuted in the top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. 7:30 p.m. $20. State Theatre, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. (727) 895-3045.

Indigo Girls: The duo has sold more than 14 million records in the last four decades. Tonight, they're backed by the symphony. 8 p.m. $45.50-$65.50. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 893-7832.

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony: One of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time returns to St. Petersburg to perform its second album, E. 1999 Eternal in its entirety, plus their greatest hits. 8 p.m. $35. Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 565-0550.

Girls Night: The Musical: Follow the comic journey of a group of female friends, peppered with hit songs of the 1980s and '90s. 8 p.m. $37.50-$57.50. Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 822-3590.

28 Saturday

Rotary Golf and Tennis Challenge: Choose between a men's and women's doubles round robin tennis tournament or a mixed, shotgun-start golf tournament. Benefits Treasure Island Recreation Department children's programs. 9 a.m. $25. Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis, 10315 Paradise Blvd. (727) 547-4575, ext. 237.

Gulfport's Get Rescued: The animal rescue event takes over Beach Boulevard with rescue groups, vendors, a pet parade and more. Leashed, well behaved pets welcome. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Beach Boulevard. (727) 322-5217.

Grand Central Chili Cook-off: Sample entries judged by local celebrities at this festival with arts and crafts, entertainment and a car show. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; $20 tasting ticket if available. Grand Central District, 2429 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. (727) 828-7006.

Tweed Ride: This leisurely bike ride around downtown St. Petersburg brings out ladies and gents in derby hats, vests, petticoats and other fashionable vintage choices. After the ride, gather at the Shuffleboard Club for a party with appetizers, a photo booth and awards. 2 p.m. $15, $10 members. Mirror Lake St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. (727) 822-2083.

Fallen Officer Tribute Concert: A concert honoring slain Tarpon Springs officer Charles Kondek features the Black Honkeys, Greg Billings, Condition 6 and Robin Zander, lead singer for Cheap Trick. 2 p.m. No cover. Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. (727) 532-1722.

Florida Orchestra Masterworks: Mozart and Brahms: Thomas Ades provides an adaptation of the French Baroque composer's harpsichord studies. Violin virtuoso Karen Gomyo performs Mozart's Violin Concerto, and Brahms closes the evening. 8 p.m. $15-$45. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 893-7832.

01 Sunday

Leo Kottke: For more than 45 years, this acoustic guitar virtuoso has had an international following. 7 p.m. $27.50-$47.50. Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 822-3590.

04 Wednesday

Kalin and Myles: The pop, R&B and hip-hop duo produced hits like Stuck in a Kodak. 7 p.m. $20. State Theatre, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. (727) 895-3045.

05 Thursday

Presidential Events Series: Piper Kerman: Author of the acclaimed memoir, Orange is the New Black, and prison reform activist Piper Kerman visits. 7 p.m. Free. Eckerd College Fox Hall, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 864-7979.

Wind Symphony and the Community College Band: More than 100 performers will present music by Sousa, Vaughn-Williams, Bartok and more. 7:30 p.m. Free. Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 822-3590.