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• Ryan Adams and The Cardinals | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 8-10 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $29-$325 | The Americana, folk, and rock band returns to the stage.

• Yoga for All at the MFA | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 8-9 a.m. | Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE., St. Petersburg | $10-$20 | Latreca Ali guides you through stretching, breathing exercises, and a yoga flow — bring your own mat or towel.
• Cans For Comedy Open Mic Show | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 8:30 p.m. | American Legion Post 139, 3818 W. Bay Vista Ave., Tampa | Free | Prepare to giggle at performances from Bash From Tampa and other local pro and amateur comedians — bring cans and clothing donations.

• “Theater Camp” | Friday, Aug. 18-Thursday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | Green Light Cinema, 221 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $10-$12 | Watch as a bunch of arts majors try to run a kids theater camp in upstate New York.
• 3rd Friday Street Celebration | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-10 p.m. | Main St., Safety Harbor | Free | Shop, eat, and sip from nine blocks of restaurants, bars, shops, and nonprofits — the street is open carry for boozy beverages.

• Plant Market-Bull Bash | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Dr., Tampa | Free | Shop a unique selection of indoor plants at this botanical gardens celebration.

• The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority was named the most outstanding transportation system in the nation for the first time in its history. The award recognizes the agency with the highest achievement across 12 areas, including safety, operations, customer service, and environmental sustainability.

• King State Coffee plans to open a new downtown St. Pete location at 15 8th St. N. The popular coffee shop’s spot will also feature a full kitchen and bar once open. While the opening date is currently TBD, you can stay updated via Instagram. (I Love the Burg)

• Clearwater Beach will soon be home to the newest Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria. The restaurant is moving into the former Coldwell Banker Realty space + has plans to open by the end of the year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• New Trinidadian restaurant Pepper’s Island recently hosted its soft opening in Ybor City. The restaurant (1701 E. 4th Ave.) is currently serving a limited menu of items like curried chickpea-filled doubles and aloo pie. Stay updated on hours and the official September opening via Facebook. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Eighty-eight locally-based businesses recently made the 2023 Inc. 5000 list. Tampa’s AFC Logistics and IDEAL AGENT are both listed in the top 100, coming in at No. 55 and No. 91, respectively.

• Kahwa Coffee just opened its newest location at 400 45th Ave. S. in St. Pete. You can stop by the new java joint from 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday.

• The Tampa Bay Tiger Club will host a Tri-City Mayors Roundtable at the Cuban Club ballroom this Friday, Aug. 18. The mayors of Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace will all be in attendance. You can register online.

• Great Explorations Children’s Museum has plans to bring inflatable planetariums to Pinellas County elementary and middle schools. The mobile planetariums feature narrated programs and access to resources from the National Science Foundation and NASA. You can stay updated on the immersive planetarium experience via Facebook. (WUSF News)

• This weekend, a LEGO Brick Festival is heading to the Florida State Fairgrounds. If you plan on attending, expect to see huge LEGO displays, games, LEGO build stations, life-sized LEGO creations, and professional builders. Purchase tickets online. (That’s So Tampa)

• The dog days of summer may be over, but there’s still time to finish off the summer strong. We’re creating an end-of-summer TBAY bucket list to make sure we make the most of it, and we want your help — what would you add? One last sunset paddle? Another trip to the Tampa Theatre’s Summer Classics Series? Let us know.

• Designed by COOKFOX Architects, Cora at Water Street Tampa’s curved walls + windows echo the organic shapes found in nature, while warm woods and abundant greenery promote a vital sense of calm. Take a (photo) tour of the stunning studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.*

🐾 Bars + Breweries

• Pups Pub, 2202 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | Pups Pub is a full-liquor dog bar where all playful patrons are fully vaxxed against rabies and parvo.
• Tampa Bay Brewing Company, 1600 E. 8th Ave. + 13937 Monroes Business Park, Tampa | The perfect precursor to a post-meal walk with your pooch, TBBC caters to your four-legged friends with its dog-friendly patio featuring water bowls and a doggy dining menu.
• The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | The outdoor sports bar is always hoppin’ — with doggos racing on the turf or splashing in kiddie pools and owners downing beers and grabbing snacks at the food truck du jour.

🐾 Restaurants

• Bulla Gastrobar, 930 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | Pass the paella on this SOHO patio, perfect for a date night with your favorite person… or pup.
• The Library, 600 5th St. S., St. Petersburg | Finally, a library that allows pets. The buzzy St. Pete restaurant allows dogs at its outdoor cafe tables, so you can enjoy a prosciutto flatbread or rice noodle salad with your pup.

• Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.

• It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.