Get Out: Weekend Events Preview March 23-25

Where/when: 2010 N Avenida Republica de Cuba, today 1 p.m.

Why go: Hosted by professional pinup model Judy Pop, writer for Pin Up America Magazine and co-host of The Pin Up America Show, the Miss Pin Up America Pageant 2012 encourages contestants to show off their pin up skills along with their personalities. Contestants will be showcasing beauty and brains starting at 1 p.m., with the crowning at 10 p.m.
 

Cost: $25, $35 at the door

Where/when: , 4703 N Nebraska Ave, today, 1:30 p.m.

Why go: Have limited space but still want to grow your own organic fruits and veggies?  Square Foot Gardening may be just the solution!  Even if you can't grow a weed, you can be successful with this method.  Join is this Friday or Saturday for a 2 hour how-to, with a picnic lunch provided by Reservations.  The $20 class fee includes lunch!  Call to sign up 813-766-4836.

Cost: $20

Where/when: 120 W Gasparilla Plz, today, 4 p.m.

Why go: The Tampa Museum of Art presents free admission on Fridays from 4pm to 8pm.

Cost: FREE 

Where/when: 600 N Ashley Dr, today, 4 to 6 p.m.

Why go: When weather permits, the Tampa Downtown Partnership provides this cart full of recreation items -- kickballs, Frisbees, games, Hula Hoops, and blankets -- that park visitors can borrow free of charge.

Cost: FREE

Where/When: Italian Club, 1731 E 7th Ave, Ybor City, today, 5 p.m.

Why go: Come join us in the Cantina for happy hour with great drink prices and a terrific buffet for $10 set up by Wayl of a Time Catering.  Follow the link for this week's menu:https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1pCgs6YOurraFVG1-6xDYJDn-_gDGMKKDQLWMOInG0lU

Price: $10 for buffet, $5 10 and under

Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 7:30 p.m.

Why go: The Straz Center welcomes talk-radio host Glenn Beck and his comedy tour, which skewers "Democrats, Republicans, law makers and law breakers" alike.

Cost: $43.50 and up

Where/when: 401 Channelside Dr, today, 7:30 p.m.

Why go: This is the only Florida stop on Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" Tour.

Cost: $47 and up

Where/when: 727 W Cass St, Tampa Preparatory School, black box theater, today, 7:30 p.m.

Why go: 

 Enjoy music, spoken word, poetry, dance, comedy, and theater over four nights. Here's a lineup: 

Sign of Da Times - Performance Signing
Cait Capaldi - Beatbox Belly Dance Improv
Angel Perez - Slam Poetry
Resonance Project - World Music
Tampa Bay Ballet - Dance
Robin Savage - Comedy
Artist Block and John Clark - Music
Yulia Arakelyan - Dance
Long Island Mary - Comedy
Israa Khan - Music
Jacksonville Dance - Dance
Martine Locke - Music

Cost: $15 at the door; $25 for a two-day pass; $7 for students with ID

Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 7:30 p.m.

Why go: The Straz Center presents this "high-style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel" as an architect and bachelor juggles relationships with three flight attendants -- until their airline schedules change just as a friend of his decides to pay a visit.

Cost: $31.50 and up

Where/when: 1120 E Kennedy Blvd, today, 8 p.m.

Why go: This play about tolerance, justice and quiet heroism in a Southern town is based upon Harper Lee's 1961 Pulitzer prizewinning book.

Cost: $24.50 and up

Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, today, 8 p.m.

Why go: Jobsite Theater presents the highbrow and lowbrow comedy "Hot Nights for the War Wives of Ithaka," about "the chaos that ensues when Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Pan, goat-legged god of shagging everything, descend on the island of Ithaka to seek revenge for the fall of Troy."

Cost: $24.50 and up

Where/when: 8029 N Nebraska Ave, , today, 8 p.m.

Why go: The Gorilla Theatre presents the regional premiere of the off-Broadway hit “The Whipping Man,” written by USF performing arts graduate Matthew Lopez. Here’s a description from the theater company:

“It is Passover, 1865. Confederate officer Caleb DeLeon returns to Richmond from the war to find his family home in ruins, his family gone and two freed former slaves who have stayed. Simon and John care for Caleb, who is badly wounded. As the three men wait for the family’s return, they wrestle with the bonds of their faith and their shared past as master and slave. Long-buried family secrets are dug up along the way and new secrets are exposed. Slavery and war, they discover, warp even good men’s souls.” 

The production occurs at the historic Springs Theatre, known primarily as a recording studio.

Cost: $25; $20 for students and seniors ($10 student rush tickets 30 minutes before curtain)

Where/when: 910 Skipper Rd, today, 8 p.m.

Why go: From Skipper's website: "Michael “Iron Man” Burks earned his moniker by his hours-long, intensely physical performances, fearsome guitar attack, and tough, smoky vocals. Burks is a true modern blues hero. Nobody in today’s blues world successfully bridges searing electric guitar blues with unbridled rock and roll energy like Burks. With the release of his new CD, Iron Man, Burks is set to take his place beside the biggest names in the blues. Produced by Burks and Alligator president Bruce Iglauer and fueled by Burks’ hard-driving road band, Iron Man is an electrifying slice of emotional, rocked-out blues. His fiery fretwork, gruff, fervent vocals and overwhelming intensity are captured live in the studio."

Blues rock act Brandon Welsh Group opens. 

Cost: $12 and $15

Where/when: 101 E Kennedy Blvd, Saturday, 7 a.m.

Why go: This fund-raiser for the American Lung Association features a steep race from the basement of Tampa's tallest building to its 42nd floor. (Teams of firefighters will climb later in the morning than registered individuals.) Climb times are based on when you register; online registration has closed, so call if you'd like to participate.

Cost: $15 to $35

Where/when: 407 W Violet St, Saturday, 9 a.m.

Why go: Everyone is welcome to lend a hand at the garden each week. Please sign in once you arrive so organizers know you stopped by. 

Cost: FREE

Where/when: 11315 N 46th St, Saturday, 10 a.m.

Why go: Step back in time and enjoy the magic, juggling, storytelling, music, food, drinks, crafts, games, and performances of another age in this replica of a 16th-century village.

Regular entertainment includes live armored jousting, acrobatics, dance from Demzarah Gypsies, comedy such as Christophe the Insultor, the New Minstrel Revue, and "live mermaids and monsters" at the Mythical Monster Museum.

Theme weekends (listed below) add additional entertainment and competitions. Most include either a free beer or wine tasting and a renewal of vows at 11am (check in at the gate if you're interested).

Each theme weekend also has a related pub crawl for an additional fee.

Pets are permitted at the festival with a $10 admission fee and registration form. Discount tickets ($3 off regular admission price) are available at MOSI and participating Walgreens and Circle K stores.

NOTE: March 23 is "Festival Friday," an educational day for students and chaperones to visit the festival. The festival is open to the public that day, however.

Here are the theme weekends:

March 24 and 25: "High Seas Adventure" (includes walk the plank, swab the deck, a grape stomp, a tattoo competition, a High Seas market, royal fencing competition, and a Jack Sparrow look-a-like competition)

March 31 and April 1: "German Invasion: Halfway to Oktoberfest" (includes a royal archery tournament, a German market, a best-beard competition, a bratwurst-eating competition, an alpine-yodeling competition, and a battle-cry competition)

Cost: $18.95 at the gate for adults; $14.95 at the gate for seniors; $10.95 at the gate for children ages 5 to 12

Where/when: 600 N Ashley Dr, Saturday, 10 a.m.

Why go: The Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce presents this event to raise money for aquatics programs of Friends of Tampa Recreation. Enjoy seafood and music from Les Dudek, Bill Wharton and the Ingredients, The Bobby Friss Band, The Johnny G. Lyon Band, The Shakes Society, Tampa Taiko Japanese Drummers, KJ and the Ballistics, and Mo' Gravy.

Cost: free admission; food and drink priced separately

Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Saturday, 10 a.m.

Why go: Learn about the summer camps the Patel Conservatory has to offer, and enjoy free live entertainment, games, activities and prizes. Sign up for camps and classes today and save 10% on tuition.

Cost: FREE 

Where/when: 120 W Gasparilla Plz, Saturday, 11 a.m.

Why go: The Tampa Museum of Art presents a free drop-in art program with a different theme each week.

Here's an upcoming schedule:

March 24: Handheld Sculptures (create a sculpture that fits in the palm of your hand)

March 31: Mix Me Crazy (draw, paint, glue and collage your own mixed-media artwork)

Cost: FREE 

Where/when: 615 Channelside Dr Ste 120, Splitsville at Channelside, Saturday, 11 a.m.

Why go: Solve clues, brainteasers, puzzles and other challenges while racing around Tampa. (Laptops, GPS, cell phones and other approved ground support allowed.) Youths under 18 must have a signed waiver or be accompanied by an adult.

Sign up before midnight on March 23 for the discounted rate.

Pick up your packets on race day from 11am to 11:55am. The race is from 12pm to 5pm.

Cost: $60 before midnight on March 23; $70 on race day

Where/when: , 4703 N Nebraska Ave, Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Why go: Have limited space but still want to grow your own organic fruits and veggies?  Square Foot Gardening may be just the solution!  Even if you can't grow a weed, you can be successful with this method.  Join is this Friday or Saturday for a 2 hour how-to, with a picnic lunch provided by Reservations.  The $20 class fee includes lunch!  Call to sign up 813-766-4836.

Cost: $20

Where/when: 401 Channelside Dr, Saturday, 7 p.m.

Why go: Enter "patch" at checkout for a discount.

Cost: $25 and up

Where/when: 4801 E Fowler Ave, Saturday, 7 p.m.

Why go: The Museum of Science & Industry will host its 17th annual Einstein on Food & Wine event. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, the host sponsor for the event, will feature more than fifty vintners with a variety of wines, including reds, whites, champagnes, domestic and imported. Delicious food and dessert from over 30 different local restaurants will be featured including: The Melting Pot, Centre Club and Hamburger Mary’s. A long with food and wine, a silent auction will be held with proceeds to benefit MOSI’s educational programs. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. VIP tickets can be purchased for only $125 and includes valet service and early access to Einstein on Food & Wine at 6 p.m.

Cost: $60 for members, $70 for non members and $80 when purchased the week of the event

Where/when: 2010 N Avenida Republica de Cuba, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why go: Animal Planet's Pit Boss Shorty Rossi is a confirmed special guest for Saturday night's Party Like a Pinup event. Proceeds will benefit Little Darling's Pinups for Pitbulls, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about breed-specific legislation and discriminatory laws.

Cost: $75 now or $85 at the door (DOES NOT INCLUDE FESTIVAL ENTRY)

Where/when: 910 Skipper Rd, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why go: Skipper's Smokehouse presents the "power lounge" surf music of the Vodkanauts with guests Stolen Idols, playing exotica, "a non-location-centric precursor to world beat."

Cost: $10 in advance; $13 at the door

Where/when:  1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why go: The Straz Center welcomes the renowned Joffrey Ballet dance company, performing “Night,” “In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated” and “Age of Innocence.”

Cost: $34.50 and up

Where/when: 1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why go: This play about tolerance, justice and quiet heroism in a Southern town is based upon Harper Lee's 1961 Pulitzer prizewinning book.

Cost: $24.50 and up

Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why go: Jobsite Theater presents the highbrow and lowbrow comedy "Hot Nights for the War Wives of Ithaka," about "the chaos that ensues when Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Pan, goat-legged god of shagging everything, descend on the island of Ithaka to seek revenge for the fall of Troy."

Cost: $24.50 and up

Where/when: 8029 N Nebraska Ave, , Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why go: The Gorilla Theatre presents the regional premiere of the off-Broadway hit “The Whipping Man,” written by USF performing arts graduate Matthew Lopez. Here’s a description from the theater company:

“It is Passover, 1865. Confederate officer Caleb DeLeon returns to Richmond from the war to find his family home in ruins, his family gone and two freed former slaves who have stayed. Simon and John care for Caleb, who is badly wounded. As the three men wait for the family’s return, they wrestle with the bonds of their faith and their shared past as master and slave. Long-buried family secrets are dug up along the way and new secrets are exposed. Slavery and war, they discover, warp even good men’s souls.” 

The production occurs at the historic Springs Theatre, known primarily as a recording studio.

Cost: $25; $20 for students and seniors ($10 student rush tickets 30 minutes before curtain)

Where/when: 2004 N 16th St, Saturday, 10 p.m.

Why go: "Cirque Du Risque" features aerial performances throughout the night in the castle's newly renovated Tower Room and main room. There is no mandatory dress code, but carnival, circus, "steampunk showgirls," and "twisted clown" attire welcome.

Cost: $15 for ages 18 to 21; $10 for ages 21 and older

Where/when: , 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Plant Park, Sunday, 9 a.m.

Why go: Learn about the care and cultivation of indigenous plants and flowers at this two-day festival (rain or shine). Topics include Florida-friendly landscaping, growing and cooking with herbs, hydroponics, growing Florida fruits, fun with orchids, composting, rain barrels and more.

Proceeds benefit the restoration and enhancement of the historical garden on campus.

Cost: $3

Where/when: 11315 N 46th St, Sunday, 10 a.m.

Why go: Step back in time and enjoy the magic, juggling, storytelling, music, food, drinks, crafts, games, and performances of another age in this replica of a 16th-century village.

Regular entertainment includes live armored jousting, acrobatics, dance from Demzarah Gypsies, comedy such as Christophe the Insultor, the New Minstrel Revue, and "live mermaids and monsters" at the Mythical Monster Museum.

Theme weekends (listed below) add additional entertainment and competitions. Most include either a free beer or wine tasting and a renewal of vows at 11am (check in at the gate if you're interested).

Each theme weekend also has a related pub crawl for an additional fee.

Pets are permitted at the festival with a $10 admission fee and registration form. Discount tickets ($3 off regular admission price) are available at MOSI and participating Walgreens and Circle K stores.

NOTE: March 23 is "Festival Friday," an educational day for students and chaperones to visit the festival. The festival is open to the public that day, however.

Here are the theme weekends:

March 24 and 25: "High Seas Adventure" (includes walk the plank, swab the deck, a grape stomp, a tattoo competition, a High Seas market, royal fencing competition, and a Jack Sparrow look-a-like competition)

March 31 and April 1: "German Invasion: Halfway to Oktoberfest" (includes a royal archery tournament, a German market, a best-beard competition, a bratwurst-eating competition, an alpine-yodeling competition, and a battle-cry competition)

Cost: $18.95 at the gate for adults; $14.95 at the gate for seniors; $10.95 at the gate for children ages 5 to 12

Where/when: 600 N Ashley Dr, Sunday, 11 a.m.

Why go: The Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce presents this event to raise money for aquatics programs of Friends of Tampa Recreation. Enjoy seafood and music from Les Dudek, Bill Wharton and the Ingredients, The Bobby Friss Band, The Johnny G. Lyon Band, The Shakes Society, Tampa Taiko Japanese Drummers, KJ and the Ballistics, and Mo' Gravy.

Cost: free admission; food and drink priced separately

Where/when: 1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Sunday, 2 p.m.

Why go: The Straz Center presents this "high-style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel" as an architect and bachelor juggles relationships with three flight attendants -- until their airline schedules change just as a friend of his decides to pay a visit.

Cost: $31.50 and up

Where/when: 1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Sunday, 3 p.m.

Why go: This play about tolerance, justice and quiet heroism in a Southern town is based upon Harper Lee's 1961 Pulitzer prizewinning book.

Cost: $24.50 and up

Where/when: 8029 N Nebraska Ave, , Sunday, 3 p.m.

Why go: The Gorilla Theatre presents the regional premiere of the off-Broadway hit “The Whipping Man,” written by USF performing arts graduate Matthew Lopez. Here’s a description from the theater company:

“It is Passover, 1865. Confederate officer Caleb DeLeon returns to Richmond from the war to find his family home in ruins, his family gone and two freed former slaves who have stayed. Simon and John care for Caleb, who is badly wounded. As the three men wait for the family’s return, they wrestle with the bonds of their faith and their shared past as master and slave. Long-buried family secrets are dug up along the way and new secrets are exposed. Slavery and war, they discover, warp even good men’s souls.” 

The production occurs at the historic Springs Theatre, known primarily as a recording studio.

Cost: $25; $20 for students and seniors ($10 student rush tickets 30 minutes before curtain)