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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Nov. 16

 
Travis Tritt headlines a free concert at the St. Pete Beach Bikefest on Nov. 16. Photo courtesy Mahaffey Theater (2015)
Travis Tritt headlines a free concert at the St. Pete Beach Bikefest on Nov. 16. Photo courtesy Mahaffey Theater (2015)
Published Nov. 15, 2018

St. Pete Beach BikeFest: The festival brings a free concert by Travis Tritt, as well as an expo, vendors, competitions and nightly beach bar crawls. Parking available for motorcycles only ($10). Activities run until 2 a.m. daily. 10 a.m., TradeWinds Island Resorts, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Free. Toll-free 1-800-360-4016; stpetebeachbikefest.com.

Chinese Warriors of Peking: This production is filled with high-intensity martial arts and acrobatics, set during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), to tell the tale of two rival martial arts disciplines competing in the ancient Chinese capital of Peking. 8 p.m., Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $39.50-$49.40. (727) 893-7832; mahaffeytheater.com.

Suncoast Jazz Festival: The completely indoor festival spans five simultaneous venues between the Sheraton Sand Key and Marriott Sand Key. Dedicated Jolley Trolley lines allow attendees to move from one venue to another to hear bands playing styles spanning traditional jazz, big band, swing and zydeco. suncoastjazzfestival.com. 11 a.m., Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach. $25-$50, $135 three day package. (727) 248-9441; sheratonsandkey.com.

St. Pete Run Fest: The running festival features a 5K, 10K, half marathon, kids runs and a health and wellness expo. 3 p.m., Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd. (Bayshore Drive SE and Fifth Avenue SE), St. Petersburg. $40-$135. (727) 592-8108; stpeterunfest.org.

Pig Jam: The 17th annual celebration of barbecue features more than 70 teams competing to cook up the best barbecued ribs, plus brisket, chicken, with all the fixins' available, live entertainment, rock climbing wall, moon walk, live music.. 5 p.m., Plant City Festival Grounds, 1401 Gordon Food Service Drive, Plant City. No cover. (813) 754-3707; plantcitypigjam.com.

Food Trucks: Rally Around Town: Oozefest: Food trucks gather for waterfront dining,with indoor, air-conditioned seating available, and live music. It's all about cheese and craft beer at Oozefest with cheesy and other food selections from more than 20 food trucks. 6 p.m., Albert Whitted Park, 107 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg. Menu prices vary. (727) 892-5715.

The Main Squeeze : Funk band from Chicago consisting of Corey Frye; Ben "Smiley" Silverstein; Max Newman; Reuben Gingrich; Rob Walker will perform. 7:30 p.m., The Orpheum, 1915 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. $16. (727) 895-3045; daddykool.com.

Damon Williams: He's appeared on BET Live, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, HBO's Def Comedy Jam and P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy. 8 and 10:30 p.m., Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa. $15-$17. (813) 864-4000; improvtampa.com.

Carl LaBove: One of the original Outlaws of Comedy, the veteran comic has also appeared on the Tonight Show, Seinfeld and Roseanne. 8 and 10:15 p.m., Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. $10-$16.50. (813) 960-1197; sidesplitterscomedy.com.

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Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute: 8 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. $25-$50. (727) 791-7400.

The Killer Dueling Pianos at 3 Daughters Brewing: The famous Killer Dueling Pianos take the mainstage. 8 p.m., 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 495-6002; 3dbrewing.com.

Mike McCarthy: The high-energy Boston-born comic is nicknamed "the Comedy Barbarian." 9:30 p.m., Coconuts Comedy Club at MJ's, 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. $20. (727) 360-5653.

KIDS AND FAMILY

Tampa Theatre Outdoor Holiday Classics: Home Alone (1990): Bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch movies on a 40-foot screen with a high intensity projector. This portion is held in conjunction with the opening night of the Winter Village and holiday market. 7:30 p.m., Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. Free. (813) 274-5508.

Sanding Ovations Sand Sculpting Competition and Festival: This annual competition brings master sand sculptors who work for hours to build works of art using 150 tons of sand. 8 a.m., Treasure Island Beach Trail Park, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. Free. (727) 547-4575, ext. 237; mytreasureisland.org.

Tampa Bay New Car and Truck Show: See the latest innovations in vehicles from trucks and cars to exotics. 12 p.m., Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa. $12, $5 seniors/military, 12 and younger free. (513) 404-2545; AutoShowTampa.com.

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60: Bring blankets or low lawn chairs to watch Midnight Sun on a jumbo sized screen. No alcohol. Shows start around dusk. 5:45 p.m., Pier 60, 10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach. Free. (727) 449-1036; sunsetsatpier60.com.

TO WATCH

SERIES PREMIERE The Kominsky Method, Netflix: Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin make for a hilarious odd couple in this new show from producer Chuck Lorre (The Big Bang Theory, Mom), the series follows an acting teacher and a Hollywood agent as they navigate their later years in a city that values youth and beauty.

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