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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for May 5

Published May 4, 2015

Cinco de Mayo: Lots of Mexican-themed parties all over the area today, including a street festival in Dunedin. 4 p.m., Casa Tina Gourmet Mexican & Vegetarian, 365 Main St., Dunedin.

Cinco de Give-O: Cinco de Mayo and Give Day Tampa Bay combine in this party at Ferg's with a mustache contest, games, prizes, live music and drink specials. Buy a bucket of Corona, Corona Light or Negra Modelo and $1 benefits the Animal Coalition of Tampa. 2 p.m., Ferg's Live, 490 Channelside Drive, Tampa. No cover. (813) 443-8403; .fergslive.com.

Mighty Mongo: Skipper's puts a rasta twist on Cinco de Mayo with reggae-rock by Mighty Mongo and other entertainment by Samantha Leigh and No Pressure. 7 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa. $5.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning animated film is filled with big production numbers, including Be Our Guest. It runs today through Thursday. 7:30 p.m., Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $46-$120.

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., perfect for an after-school or post-nap diversion. 2 p.m., Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Free. (813) 443-3861 ; glazermuseum.org.

Puppet Show: In Peter Rabbit, see what happens when little Peter doesn't heed this mother's warnings to stay out of the neighbor's garden. Best for ages 3 and older. 10:30 a.m., Charles Fendig Public Library, 3903 W Neptune St., Tampa. Free. (813) 273-3652 .

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., perfect for an after-school or post-nap diversion. 2 p.m., Glazer Children's Museum, 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Free. (813) 443-3861; www.glazermuseum.org.

Puppet Show: In Peter Rabbit, see what happens when little Peter doesn't heed this mother's warnings to stay out of the neighbor's garden. Best for ages 3 and older. 10:30 a.m., Charles Fendig Public Library, 3903 W Neptune St., Tampa. Free. (813) 273-3652.

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