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Dive Into the Weekend (Things to Do in Tampa: August 21)

sevillaIt’s Wednesday…which means half of your work week is already over. Only a few more days until the weekend is all yours. But before your mind starts daydreaming about that Happy Hour margarita or retreating to the beach, make sure you know exactly what’s going on this weekend.

And we have the list all prepared for you.

Whether you want to enjoy a really nice dinner and a movie with your significant other, spend time at a local festival or concert, or take the family out to the zoo, the Tampa Bay area never stops providing ways for you to enjoy your weekend.

Tim McGraw in Concert

With soulful lyrics and that good ol’ country twang, have a great time listening to old favorites and new hits as Tim McGraw teams up with Billy Currington and Chase Bryant at the MidFlorida Credit Union Ampitheatre on the 22nd starting at 7pm. Ladies, break out your cutest pair of cowboy boots and guys, this is the time to wear those cowboy hats.

Tickets are available from $27.25 to $68.00, so make sure you grab yours now!

SPF Festival of the Arts

Explore your creative side and venture out to the Morean Arts Center on Friday at 9am in St. Petersburg for the SPF (St. Petersburg Festival) to celebrate the five arts districts including the Shine Mural Festival, the St.Pete Food & Wine Festival and numerous art and museum events.

Admission to the festival is free, but some events require admission. The festival will continue through next Thursday.

Improv Comedy Theater Presents Rob Schneider

Who doesn’t love a good laugh every now and then? Get a whole night of laughs at the Improv Comedy Theater on Friday at 7pm as Rob Schneider captivates the audience with his hysterical stories and witty one-liners. Grab tickets for you and your significant other and make it a date night you won’t forget.

Tickets are now available for $27-$30.

Lowry Park Zoo Fun Run

Grab the kids and head out to the Lowry Park Zoo for the annual 5K and kids fun run along the Hillsborough River to benefit zoo programs. Children 11 & under can enter a special “”Fun Run””, which follows the 5K. The event fee includes admission into the zoo for the rest of the day, so once you’re done running it out, spend the rest of the day enjoying the animals, exhibits, etc. Purchase your ticket now for $35! Tickets will increase to $40 the day of the race.

Check in starts at 6:30am;5k starts at 7:30am; Kids fun run starts at 9:15am

Brunch it up at Jackson’s Bistro

Waterfront views, freshly made Bloody Marys, homemade waffles and french toast…how can anyone resist? Do brunch the right way from 10:30am to 2:30pm on Sundays at Jackson’s Bistro with many delicious items that vary week to week. Grab the girls, or have a guys day, grab a table on the patio and eat and drink to your heart’s desire.

$24.95 per adult; $10.95 per child 10 years old and under. Includes Coffee and Tea.

Tune in every Wednesday for a list of things to do in the Tampa Bay area. We’ll have you covered. Let us know what you’re doing this weekend in the comments below or tweet us at Dive In Tampa Bay.

About Briana Dodson

Briana is an Orlando-based writer with a passion for feature writing and magazine layout design. Her other interests include curling up with a good Scott Westerfield novel, going to the gym or catching the latest episode of Saturday Night Live. Occasionally likes to relax in tree pose. You can find her on Twitter @briana_dodson.

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