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Things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 13

 
Tampa Bay Times
Published Aug. 13, 2013

Things to do today

Sip N Sizzle Cocktail Competition Kick off Dine Tampa Bay Restaurant Week at this event, with local mixologists creating their best concoctions, a cash bar and culinary treats from participating restaurants. It starts at 6 p.m. at the Birchwood, 340 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. $25. (727) 896-1080.

Teen Tidalwave Tuesdays Teens and tweens ages 11-17 can swim and enjoy snacks, games, prizes and dancing in and around the pool. It starts at 7 p.m. at Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. $4-$5. (727) 518-3016.

Jonny Reno's Yappy Hour Bring your pooch for a dog-friendly happy hour featuring drink specials and a special Canine Cafe menu. It's at 6 p.m. at the Kitchen, 226 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 565-0540.

Muvico Free Summer Film Fest This week's movie in Muvico's summer series is the 2009 animated flick Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It's at 10 a.m. at Palm Harbor 10, Starlight 20 in Tampa, Centro Ybor 20 in Tampa and Baywalk 20 in St. Petersburg. Free.

Coming up

Flavor Run This messy 5K will bomb runners in multicolored powders that smell like banana, orange, strawberry, grape and more. $48, $25. 1-mile family run at 8:30 Saturday; flavorrun.com.

Florida's Largest Home Show The Tampa Convention Center will tie up your weekend as you shop ways to organize, repair and remodel at more than 900 exhibits. It's free Friday and $8 with 12 and younger free Saturday and Sunday, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa.

Icona Pop The Swedish electro-house duo behind that viral dance club hit Love It (fueled by HBO's Girls) will be at the Ritz Ybor Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $19.50-$22. (813) 247-2555.

Josh Blue The Last Comic Standing winner made an impression, and not just because the Denver comic has cerebral palsy. He uses self-deprecating wit to tease the crowd's discomfort this weekend at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa. $16-$20. (813) 960-1197.

— Katie Manfred kmanfred@tampabay.com