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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 2

 
Alternative rock group O.A.R. Photo from Lava Records
Alternative rock group O.A.R. Photo from Lava Records
Published Aug. 1, 2018

O.A.R.: The roots-and-reggae band with special guest Matt Nathanson. 7 p.m., Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $33.50-$83.50. (727) 791-7400.

Steve Byrne: Best known for creating and starring in the TBS series Sullivan & Son. 8 p.m., Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $17-$20. (813) 864-4000.

Cult Classics at the Dali: This week brings Die Hard. Bring your lawn chair and dress in theme. Also includes food trucks on site and a craft beer tasting. 7 p.m., Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd. (Bayshore Drive SE and Fifth Avenue SE), St. Petersburg. Free (food/drink additional). (727) 823-3767.

Tampa Bay Rays: vs. Angels: It's $19.98 Ticket Combo Thursday and fans can purchase a press level seat that includes chips and a bottled Coca-Cola drink for $19.98. 1:10 p.m., Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. Ticket prices vary by game. Toll-free 1-888-326-7297.

Bad Jews: After their grandfather's funeral, three cousins battle it out over family, faith and legacy, in this comedy. Through Aug. 12. 8 p.m., American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. $39. (727) 823-7529.

Dan Cummins: He has stand up specials on Showtime, Comedy Central and Amazon Prime, and a podcast, Timesuck. 8:30 p.m., Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $18-$20. (813) 960-1197.

St. Petersburg International Baseball: On their way to Panama for the World Baseball Tournament, the South African Boys 15 and Under National Team stops in St. Petersburg for a series of free baseball games. 3:30 p.m., Huggins-Stengel Baseball Field, 1320 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 892-5065.

Shuffleboard: Beginners Boot Camp: Class covers scoring, etiquette, rules, tips and basic strategy. 7 p.m., Mirror Lake St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg. $10, members free. (727) 822-2083.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Back to School Open House: Get your family ready for school at this expo with hands on activities, games, crafts and free backpacks filled with school supplies for the first 200 kids. 6 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 550 Laura Lane, Dunedin. Free. (727) 738-2920.

Gulfport's Night Out: The annual event promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer. 6 p.m., Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. Free. (727) 893-1111.

TO WATCH

SEASON PREMIERE Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, 10 p.m., CMT: Break out the pom-poms for the 13th season of cheerleader tryouts. Among the hopefuls this year are a Miss America runner-up, professional hip-hop dancers and a former competitive ice skater.

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