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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 30

 
Jobsite Theater, the resident theater company of the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, opens its 20th season with Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The gender role reversing show runs Aug. 17 to Sept. 9, 2018, and stars Spencer Meyers as the aspiring singer Hedwig, and Amy Gray as her husband, Yitzhak. (Pritchard Photography)
Jobsite Theater, the resident theater company of the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, opens its 20th season with Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The gender role reversing show runs Aug. 17 to Sept. 9, 2018, and stars Spencer Meyers as the aspiring singer Hedwig, and Amy Gray as her husband, Yitzhak. (Pritchard Photography)
Published Aug. 29, 2018

Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Jobsite Theater presents the tale of transgender immigrant Hedwig and her queer-glam rock musical act. Through Sept. 15. 8 p.m., Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. Start at $29.50. (813) 229-7827; jobsitetheater.org.

Luis Enrique: Nicaraguan Salsa singer and composer that has earned the title "El Príncipe de la Salsa" meaning "The Prince of Salsa" will perform. 8 p.m., Ritz Ybor, 1503 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. $35-$89. (813) 247-2555; ritzybor.com.

Boney James: Four-time Grammy nominee, multi-platinum selling saxophonist and composer will perform his latest album Honestly and more classic hits. 8 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. $35-$65. (727) 791-7400.

Miki Kratsman: People I Met: Beyond News: Israeli photographer Miki Kratsman in conversation with curator Christian Viveros-Fuane about the USF Contemporary Art Museum exhibition of anonymous portraits of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. Also, a signing of Kratsman's book of photographs, The Resolution of the Suspect. 6:30 p.m., Oxford Exchange, 420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Free. (813) 253-0222; oxfordexchange.com.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: vs. Jaguars: It's the last preseason game for the Bucks tonight at 7:30 p.m., Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Tickets start at $60. (813) 350-6500; buccaneers.com.

Happy Cole: The comedian got his start in Tampa Bay and has been seen on Comic Strip Live, A&E's Evening at the Improv and Comedy Central's Premium Blend. 8:30 p.m., Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $10-$16.50. (813) 960-1197; sidesplitterscomedy.com.

Mike Rivera: He was named "America's Most Hilarious Teacher" by The View. 9:30 p.m., Coconuts Comedy Club at MJ's, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. $20. (727) 360-5653.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Get Toasted: Grab a roasting stick and stand by the fire to toast two marshmallows in celebration of Toasted Marshmallow Day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Included with admission. 3 p.m., Pioneer Florida Museum, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City. $10, $8 seniors, $5 students, 5 and younger free. (352) 567-0262; pioneerfloridamuseum.org.

TO WATCH

SERIES PREMIERE One Dollar, CBS All Access: The offbeat new drama series is set in a small, struggling Rust Belt town where a shocking multiple murder case occurs. Following a single greenback as it changes hands, the show cleverly connects a diverse group of characters to the case, while exploring issues tied to class and cultural divides.

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