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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Sept. 1

 
INDIO, CA - APRIL 23:  Kendrick Lamar performs on the Coachella Stage during day 3 (Weekend 2) of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 23, 2017 in Indio, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 23: Kendrick Lamar performs on the Coachella Stage during day 3 (Weekend 2) of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 23, 2017 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
Published Aug. 31, 2017

Kendrick Lamar: The West Coast rapper is behind some of this decade's most critically acclaimed albums including DAMN. YG and D.R.A.M. open. 7:30 p.m., Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. $35.75-$95.75. (813) 301-2500.

Lil Wayne: See the A Milli and Fireman rapper perform at an intimate venue. 7:30 p.m., Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Start at $75. (727) 565-0550.

Labor Day Live Beach House: Three days of waterfront parties with EDM music by DJ's 3LAU, Borgeous, Grandtheft, Henry Fong, Prince Fox, Quix, Riggi and Piros, Sultan + Shepard, SNBRN, Two Friends, Vice Tone, Lodato, Loosid, Ben Phipps and Ku. The party goes on until 3 a.m. each day. 11 a.m., Shephard's Beach Resort, 619 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. $25 and up. (727) 441-6875.

First Friday at the Plant Museum : Explore the Victorian railroad resort museum at no cost while enjoying live music on the veranda, activities and a tastings table. 5 p.m., Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Free. (813) 254-1891.

Celebrate Oldsmar: Bring blankets and chairs for two nights of a Labor Day salute and family fun with carnival rides, games, live music by Soul Circus Cowboys (Friday) and Stormbringer (Saturday) and fireworks (9:30 p.m. Saturday). Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. 6 p.m., R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive W, Oldsmar. Free (rides additional). (813) 749-1260.

The Ongoing Concept : The rock quartet embarks on a tour along with openers, Eidola and Save Us From The Archon. 6:30 p.m., Noise Box at Christ Community Church, 1310 John Moore Road, Brandon. $12. (813) 304-5568.

Sunset Paddle: Watch the sun set from atop a stand up paddle board or in a kayak. 6:30 p.m., Urban Kai, 13090 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Petersburg. $25, includes paddle, leash and lifejacket. (813) 598-1634.

An Evening of Improvised Music: Featuring St. Petersburg's Sean Hamilton, Infinite Third and Crux. 7:30 p.m., Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. $10. (727) 895-6620.

Steve Byrne: Best known for creating and starring in the TBS series Sullivan & Son, the part-Korean comedian's acting resume includes feature films like The Dilemma, Couples Retreat, Four Christmases and The Goods: The Don Ready Story. 8 and 10:30 p.m., Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $17-$20. (813) 864-4000.

Maxwell: The R&B and soul pioneer. 8 p.m., Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $45-$300. (727) 893-7832.

Inner Circle: The reggae legends. 8 p.m., Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. $24.50 advance, $29.50 at the door. (727) 587-6793.

Tony Lucca: From starring on the Mickey Mouse Club to placing third in season two of The Voice, this rock singer-songwriter has come a long way. 8 p.m., Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 25032 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater. $25, $20 advance. (727) 786-2224.

Andy Montanez: "The Godfather of La Salsa" celebrates "The Best 55 Years of Musical History". 9 p.m., Whiskey North, 11921 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $20-$30. (813) 591-8488.

Bourbon and Bluegrass: The third annual dinner and concert series features five dining stations, full bar, bourbon and live music. Series runs through Sept. 9. 9:15 p.m., Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free, $38 prix fixe menu. (727) 894-1000.

KIDS AND FAMILY

St. Pete Shuffle: A family-friendly night of shuffleboard with all equipment provided. Instruction available. Well behaved dogs welcome. 7 p.m., Mirror Lake St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 822-2083.

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