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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 8

 
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25:  Comedian Chris Hardwick attends the Samsung Galaxy VIP Lounge at Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California.  (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Samsung)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Comedian Chris Hardwick attends the Samsung Galaxy VIP Lounge at Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Samsung)
Published Aug. 7, 2015

Chris Hardwick: He's the CEO of Nerdist Industries, a stand-up comedian, actor and television personality on AMC's Talking Dead and his late-night show @Midnight on Comedy Central. 8 p.m., Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $37.50. (813) 229-7827.

Great Brain Wash: The park transforms into a 5K foam pit with slip-n-slides and numerous water slides for this race with live music, food and a beer garden. Includes a T-shirt, one drink ticket, food ticket and an after party. Benefits the Brain Tumor Alliance. 8 a.m., Straub Park (Center), at Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE, St. Petersburg. $45. (727) 781-4673.

Sinbad: An actor as well as a comedian known for his storytelling style of comedy, he was No. 78 on the Comedy Central special, 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time. 8 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. $35-$82. (727) 791-7400.

Dali and Beyond Film Series: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: This surreal film series lets you see a film for free in the museum's lobby theater. This portion features Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 1 p.m., Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd. (Bayshore Drive SE and Fifth Avenue SE), St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 823-3767.

Tampa Underground Comedy Fest: More than 20 local comedians, including Rhonda Shear, Steve Arik and parody rapper Big Cheese, take the stage. 7 and 9:30 p.m., Snappers Grill and Comedy Club, 36657 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. $12. (727) 937-3737.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Back to School Fair: First 150 kids who arrive get a free tote bag filled with school supplies and goodies. There will be live entertainment, hands-on activities, workshops, speaker sessions and school-related information. 10 a.m., Westshore Plaza Mall, 250 Westshore Plaza, Tampa. Free. (813) 286-0790.

TO WATCH

Funny Or Die Presents America's Next Great Weatherman, 11 p.m., TBS. This is the perfect storm of cutthroat competition and comedy as 12 wannabe meteorologists vie for supremacy. Our forecast? Cloudy with a chance of snickers.

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