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Top things to do for Dec. 14

 
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 11: Usher performs on stage as he launches his new album 'Looking 4 Myself' at HMV Hammersmith Apollo on June 11, 2012 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 11: Usher performs on stage as he launches his new album 'Looking 4 Myself' at HMV Hammersmith Apollo on June 11, 2012 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images)
Published Dec. 12, 2014

Usher: The R & B star brings The UR Experience for his first local gig in years, where he will perform songs spanning his 20 year career. August Alsina and DJ Cassidy will also perform at 7:30 p.m., Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. $35-$150. (813) 301-2500.

Santa Speedo Run: Strip down to a bathing suit and pull on a white beard or Santa hat for this 1-mile run. But no thongs allowed. It benefits Brighter Seasons for Children. 1 p.m., Centennial Park, 1800 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $35. (727) 328-3260.

Black Nativity: This gospel production by Studio@620 returns, combining Langston Hughes' poetry with today's gospel music to celebrates the original story of the Nativity in scripture, verse, music and dance. 4 and 7 p.m., First Unity Church, 460 46th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Donations appreciated. (727) 895-6620.

Florida Pro Musica: The 12th annual Advent concert of Georgian Chant, Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent will be presented in concert form and sung in Latin at 4 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church Tampa, 509 N Florida Ave., Tampa. Free, donations accepted. (813) 494-4709; floridapromusica.com.

Bring Your Pet for Holiday Photo: Sunken Gardens has a poinsettia tree in a picturesque location and a 17-foot decorated Christmas tree that will be open for one day only for holiday pet photos at noon, Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. $8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children (2-11). (727) 551-3102.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens: The park is transformed into a nighttime holiday wonderland with miles of lights, special food and treats, entertainment, a bottle Christmas tree, live music and holiday shopping. This year, Christmas Town is included with daily admission at Busch Gardens, 3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa. $95, $90 for ages 3-9. (813) 987-5600.

TO WATCH

Barbara Walters: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014, 9 p.m., ABC This year's picks include Taylor Swift, a person we definitely have not heard enough about in 2014. Where has she been hiding?

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