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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Sept. 1

Artist Carrie Jadus, 39, St. Petersburg works on a mural called "Resonance," which shows the portrait of inventor Nikola Tesla, known for his design of the alternating current electrical supply system. The mural is on the east side of the CreativeGenius headquarters, currently under construction in St. Petersburg at 2232 5th Ave. South.
Artist Carrie Jadus, 39, St. Petersburg works on a mural called "Resonance," which shows the portrait of inventor Nikola Tesla, known for his design of the alternating current electrical supply system. The mural is on the east side of the CreativeGenius headquarters, currently under construction in St. Petersburg at 2232 5th Ave. South.
Published Aug. 31, 2015

Shine St. Petersburg Mural Festival: This festival running through Sept. 12 will showcase nearly a dozen large-scale murals around the arts districts of St. Peterburg by internationally renowned and local artists. The festival is part of SPF 15, a new celebration of the arts. 9 a.m., Edge District, 11th Street and Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. Free.

Shine St. Petersburg Mural Festival: Style Wars: A screening of the documentary of 1980s New York graffiti and hip hop culture. A panel of muralists will lead a post-film discussion. Free. 7 p.m., Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 895-6620.

Back to School and Back in Shape: BYOB Yoga: St. Petersburg's Baby Boot Camp presents its annual open house event to showcase local health and wellness products and programs for families and a week of free fitness classes. Bring your baby with you to a free yoga class. 9:15 a.m., Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free.

Lecture: Actual Scenes - Genuine Characters: The American Cowboy: Using select pieces from The American Spirit exhibition, Stephanie Knappe will discuss the rise of the American Cowboy as an iconic figure. 6:30 p.m., Tampa Museum of Art, 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. $5; members and students with valid ID free. (813) 274-8130.

Earl Sweatshirt: The Odd Future rapper makes a rare appearance in Florida with Vince Staples and Remy Banks. 7 p.m., The Orpheum, 1915 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $30. (813) 248-9500.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Free Tuesday at Glazer Museum: The hands-on museum and the Children's Board of Hillsborough County join together for this event offering free admission from 2 to 7 p.m. 2 p.m., Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Free. (813) 443-3861.

TO WATCH

SEASON PREMIERE From Dusk Till Dawn, 9 p.m., El Rey Network. The show returns for Season 2, and you just know there will be lots of fangs and blood. Joining the creepy fun is Danny Trejo, who plays a brutally evil character called "the Regulator."

COMING UP

Battle of the pop divas: The Ritz Ybor celebrates Bey Day with all things Beyonce on Thursday with a live tribute show, birthday cake and a "Freakum Dress" contest. $20; $50 VIP. Then over at St. Petersburg's Local 662, there's Burning Up: A Tribute to Madonna the same night. $9.

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