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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for April 9

 
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 24:  Musician Diana Krall performs selections from her new album  'Glad Rag Doll' at NYC's The Box on September 24, 2012 in New York City.  (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 24: Musician Diana Krall performs selections from her new album 'Glad Rag Doll' at NYC's The Box on September 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Published April 8, 2015

Diana Krall: The five-time Grammy-winning jazz pianist and world renowned singer is on tour in support of her new album, Wallflower. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. $102.25-$128.75.

John McEuen: The founding member of the folk-rock Nitty Gritty Dirt Band presentation spans his entire career, supplemented by a large screen visual experience of stills and videos covering everything from the band's beginning to the Will the Circle Be Broken album and more. 8 p.m., Ruth Eckerd Hall Murray Studio Theater, Clearwater. $32.

Dada Life: Dada Land Compound: An electro-house performance by the Swedish DJ duo mixes things up today at 8 p.m., Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $25-$35. .

Florida Orchestra Coffee Concert Series: There's free coffee and doughnuts served before these morning performances, with a pre-concert conversation one hour before each show. Principal pops conductor Jeff Tyzik conducts this "sneak peek" sampling of next season, with everything from Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man to Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 Eroica, to themes from The Godfather. 10 a.m., Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $24-$42.

Festa Italiana's Wines of Italy: Festa Italiana kicks off with a tasting of 70 Italian wines, food from Carrabba's Italian Grill, entertainment by the Ken Loomer Quartet, silent auction and wines for sale. Artist Terry Klaaren will be painting on site. 6 p.m., Italian Club (Ybor), 1731 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. $60.

Second Thursday on the Plaza: This portion of the theater's year-long 50th anniversary celebration features a free show by the Brian Sutherland Band. 6:30 p.m., Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. Free.

Affiance: The metal band will perform at the Skatepark of Tampa with Along Came A Spider and more. 6:30 p.m., Epic Problem, 4215 E Columbus Drive, Tampa. $10-$12.

Longest Table: A dining room just isn't big enough for this dinner, so the giant table hits Bayshore Drive extending from the Museum of Fine Arts to the Vinoy. The 21 and older "Feast in the Street" features prix fixe menus from area restaurants paired with adult drinks. Benefits WUSF Public Media. 6:30 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. $85-$160.

Adam Ferrara : The stand-up comedian and actor played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy-nominated FX drama Rescue Me. $17. 8 p.m., Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $20. (813) 864-4000; improvtampa.com.

Amazing Acro-Cats: Over a dozen felines (all former orphans, rescues and strays) walk tightropes, skateboard, balance on balls, turn on lights and more. The big finish is the only cat band in existence, The Rock Cats. 8 p.m., Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. $22.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Wee-time at Weedon: Includes story related crafts, games and other hands-on activities. Best for ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Free (registration required). (727) 453-6500; weedonislandpreserve.org.

TO WATCH

SERIES PREMIERE The Comedians, 10 p.m., FX Billy Crystal and Josh Gad play characters loosely based on themselves who are producing a sketch-comedy show.

SEASON PREMIERE Louie, 10:30 p.m., FX Louie attends a potluck dinner.

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