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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for July 22

 
Vance Joy
Vance Joy
Published July 21, 2015

Vance Joy: Before the Australian Riptide singer opens for Taylor Swift on Halloween, he will headline this 97X Shindig concert. Show up at one of the station's many ticket drops across Tampa Bay between now and the show. 7 p.m., Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 565-0550.

3 Doors Down: Since forming in 1995, Mississippi rock quintet 3 Doors Down has generated smash hits "Kryptonite," "When I'm Gone," and "Here Without You." 7:30 p.m., Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $47.47-$67.75. (727) 791-7400.

Wine Down Wednesday: Special tasting menu from Head Chef Michael Balles plus unique and premium wines by the glass normally only available by the bottle, at each Wednesday's Wine Down. 4 p.m., Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. $10 per glass or special 'Happy Hour' menu item. (813) 627-7600.

Mame: Madcap Auntie Mame Dennis (played in drag by Matthew McGee) has her fabulous martini-fueled life in New York interrupted by the arrival of her orphaned nephew. Through Aug. 9. 7 p.m., Freefall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $24-$48. (727) 498-5205.

One Slight Hitch: Life is good for Doc and Delia Coleman on the morning of their daughter's wedding, until her ex shows up and begins to wreak havoc. Through Aug. 2. 8 p.m., American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. $39-$59. (727) 823-7529.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Regal Summer Movie Express: Select Regal Cinema Theaters will show G and PG-rated movies for $1 every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the summer. Also taking place at Largo Mall 8. This week features Madagascar 3 and Dolphin Tale 2. 10 a.m., Park Place Stadium 16, 7200 U.S. 19 N, Pinellas Park. $1. (727) 525-7777.

Children's Summer Series: Ice Age 2: The Melt Down: Affordable family movies shown weekdays. In Ice Age 2: The Melt Down (PG), during a trip to higher ground to escape the end of the Ice Age, Manny discovers he's not the last of the wooly mammoths. 11 a.m., Studio Movie Grill 14, 12332 University Mall Court, Tampa. $3. (813) 241-3800.

TO WATCH

PREMIERE Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, 9 p.m., Syfy. Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, scary flying sharks once again are filling the summer skies. This time, the forecast calls for even more madcap zaniness as a massive Sharknado wreaks havoc along the Eastern Seaboard, from Washington, D.C., to Orlando. Fortunately, Ian Ziering and Tara Reid are back to battle the sharks. They're joined by David Hasselhoff, Bo Derek, Mark Cuban and many others that you may have to Google.

COMING UP

Free trolley rides: If you have a ticket to a Tampa Bay Rays game this weekend, you can ride Friday through Sunday on the Central Avenue Trolley, a bus that runs from downtown all the way out to St. Pete Beach. See PSTA.net for the schedule.

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