Alternative rock: The 97X New Rock Spectacle featuring The Darkness, Authority Zero, Sterio Gram and Suburban Tragedy will take place Saturday at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., downtown Clearwater. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $15. No coolers, canopies, food or drink allowed. Concessions will be available. For information, call 727 562-4800, or better yet, visit www.97xonline.com
Art exhibit: The Asian Elephant Art and Conservation Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the diminishing number of Asian elephants. Conceptual artists Komar and Melamid spread the idea of teaching elephants how to paint to help surviving elephants and their caretakers. Check out these cool paintings at the Osceola gallery through from May 1 to Aug. 27 at the Osceola Gallery at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater. For information, call (727) 572-4970.
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SUNSETS AT PIER 60: Celebrate the end of the day every evening, two hours before sunset until two hours after sunset, at the Pier 60 Pavilion on Clearwater Beach. The daily event features artists and crafters offering handmade treasures and unique Florida memorabilia, street theater performers and live music. Admission is free. Call 727 449-1036 or visit www.sunsetatpier60.com for information.
PARTY: At 7 p.m. today, the Suncoast Theatre Alliance is hosting a community cast party at 801 Main St., Safety Harbor. Be one of the first to participate in its secure online catalog featuring head shot and bio information at no cost. The event is an opportunity to socialize and be part of the growth and partnership of local theaters. The cost is $20 per person. The fee includes dinner. For information, call (727) 492-6826.
PICNIC: From 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday evening, the public is invited to bring picnic dinners to Largo Central Park and enjoy the "music in the park" sound system. Table cloths, candles and music will be provided. You provide the picnic. For details, contact the Parks Division at (727) 586-7415.
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ART GALLERY: Eleven artists will have samples of their work displayed from today through July 30 at the Largo Public Library. Art ranges from oil paintings and watercolors to photography and sculpture. For information, Call (727) 587-6715.
EXHIBIT: A colorful array of garden-themed art is on display at the Painted Fish Gallery through July 31. There are miniature paintings, watercolors, calligraphy, mosaic stepping stones, ceramic bird houses, tiki torches, photography, quilts and more. A meet-the-artists reception will be take place at 7 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is at 350 Main St., downtown Dunedin. The hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Call (727) 736-0934.
