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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for May 24

 
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03:  Recording artist Damien Escobar performs onstage during the BET Presents Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Lakewood Church on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Recording artist Damien Escobar performs onstage during the BET Presents Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Lakewood Church on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
Published May 23, 2017

Damien Escobar: The acclaimed hip-hop violinist who has played for presidents tours in support of the album Boundless. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. $35-$45. (727) 791-7400.

Melanie: One of the only three women who performed at the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 is best known for her hit Brand New Key. 8 p.m., Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. $19.50-$34.50; add $5 at the door. (727) 587-6793.

Powered Up: Area technology leaders share their projects, insights and visions for Tampa Bay regions future. 1 p.m., Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $50, members free. (813) 400-1164.

Morbid Angel: The Tampa death metal heroes perform a hometown show alongside Suffocation, Revocation and Withered. 6 p.m., The Orpheum, 1915 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $15-$50. (813) 248-9500.

End of the Rainbow: The play uses the lens of Christmas 1968 to see the ups and downs of Judy Garland, who's in the midst of another comeback, but will die from a drug overdose six months later. Through June 4. 7 p.m., Freefall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $25-$47. (727) 498-5205.

Hard Rock Rising: After a three month search, Hard Rock has narrowed the field down to four local bands to compete to perform during halftime at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The finalists include IOH, Stonegrey, Actual Bank Robbers and Jackmantra. The public is invited to listen in and see if you agree with them on the winner. 7 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Free. 1-866-502-7529.

Drag Queen Bingo: Drag queens call the numbers for 10 games of flamboyant bingo. Benefits the Humane Society of Pinellas. 7:30 p.m., Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille, 28910 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. $10. (727) 400-6996.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Puddle Jumpers: Children ages 3 to 4 can enjoy a nature story, crafts and outdoor exploration. 9:30 a.m., Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. $5. (727) 893-7326.

TO WATCH

Movie: Dirty Dancing, 8 p.m., ABC: A new adaptation of the 1987 smash hit about an innocent teen vacationing with her parents at an upscale resort in the 1960s, which gets a pop culture shock when she crushes on the hotel's dance instructor. The remake stars Abigail Breslin and Colt Prattes.

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