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• Antiquities Circle Lecture: A Magic Potion for a Bes Mug | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa | $0-$25 | Dig into the new research around the museum’s ancient ceramic mug shaped like the head of the Egyptian guardian demon “Bes.”
• “MANIFOLD” by Holly Wong | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | OXH Gallery, 1624 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa | Free | Roam the multi-medium artist’s new solo show, featuring works focused on backlit drafting film, paper, reflective objects, and spiral dance.

• “Twelfth Night” | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $20-$45 | It’s the opening night of the theater’s performance of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.

• Best Damn Race 5K, 10K & Half Marathon | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 6 a.m.-12 p.m. | Water Front Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Ln., Safety Harbor | $0-$115 | Lace up those sneaks and head to the waterfront to race or cheer on the participants.
• Children’s Gasparilla Parade | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 12-7:30 p.m. | Bayshore Blvd., Tampa | Free | Watch floats, bands, and pirates make their way down the 1.5-mile parade route, beginning at Bay to Bay Blvd. & Bayshore Blvd. and stretching to Edison Ave. — reserved seating is available.
• 12th Annual St. Pete Tweed Ride | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 2-8 p.m. | St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg | $50-$60 | This St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club fundraiser features tea and scones, a bike ride around the Burg in vintage duds, and an after party with dinner from Heavy’s and tunes by Junco Royals.
• Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | Spa Beach Park, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $38-$65 | It’s the final Rise Up Concert Series show for the season, featuring the popular indie artist.

• Chow down on world-class cookout competition eats from 150+ professional barbecue teams
• Enjoy live music + a kids contest
• Help raise money for local charities

• It’s not just you, this winter has been wetter and gloomier than normal. That’s because of El Niño. Right now, the world is in an El Niño period making the southeast chillier, rainier, and more prone to extreme weather. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Tampa Pickleball Crew is finally here. The Tampa indoor p-ball club (1701 E. Second Ave.) is celebrating its grand opening Friday, Jan. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. with live DJ beats, eats, and drinks. And you can book a little play time for a drop in fee or browse membership options.

• Have you spotted this new food truck around the Burg? Def burger — helmed by Executive Chef Anna Cerney who communicates using American Sign Language — serves up appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and wings. Right now, you can find the truck parked at 1506 54th Ave. N. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Congregation Rodeph Sholom is back with an altered proposal to sell half of its Bayshore Boulevard property to a developer. After last year’s rejection by the Tampa City Council, the new plan calls for a 26-floor tower with 42 units instead of 60, among other changes. The proposal goes before the council on Thursday, Feb. 8. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Looking for a new coworking joint? Loloft is opening an industrial-style coworking space this year near Brandon. The 45,600-sqft warehouse (206 Kelsey Ln.) is geared toward startups and will feature chic office staples like phone booths, conference rooms, and a kitchen. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Saigon Night Market is hosting a two-day Lunar New Year Festival this weekend. The event takes over England Brothers Park on Saturday, Jan. 20 + Sunday, Jan. 21 with 80+ vendors, a carousel, swings, a rock wall, a lion and dragon dance, live music, raffles, and a pho eating contest. Buy tickets. (I Love the Burg)

• It’s time for another Movie on the Lawn — Gasparilla style. Kick off the weekend celebration with a showing of “Hook” on the Armature Works lawn Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The 1990s movie follows Captain Hook, an adult Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, and Tink, duh. (That’s So Tampa)

• Let’s take a trip back... to the Prehistoric Age. ZooTampa at Lowry Park is hosting Prehistoric Predators, a new family-friendly event with animatronic dire wolves and dinosaurs. The experience runs through April 14 + is included with park admission. (That’s So Tampa)

• Is there a gym or fitness studio around town you’ve been wanting to check out? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms with just one membership.*

• Suncoast Yarns | 3347 S. West Shore Blvd. Ste. 3, Tampa
  If you’re looking for funky, multi-colored — or really any color — of yarn, this is the spot. Suncoast offers workshops on how to make scrunchies, mittens, headbands, and more. Or enroll in a brioche knitting, and novice crochet or knitting course.
• Silk Road Needle Arts | 2887 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg
  Browse tons of needlepoint and cross-stitch tools or make special orders from this local spot.
• Knot the Point Needleworks | 4021 Henderson Blvd., Tampa
  Located in South Tampa, this needlepoint boutique sells hand-painted canvases, thread, stitching accessories, and tools (like needle minders and stretcher bars). Plus, the shop offers finishing services — so you can turn your piece into the ornament or pillow of your dreams.