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Published February 4, 2005
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Tampa Theatre's block of Franklin Street will be closed to traffic starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday (2/5) and turned into a showroom of exotic motorcycles and parking for people riding their bikes to a showing of Faster, a documentary about the MotoGP world championship. MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle sport racing, featuring a series of sixteen races on five continents. The movie could be subtitled: How do you beat Valentino Rossi? The 24-year-old Italian world champion in 2001 and 2002 dominates MotoGP, and he is the charismatic center of the film. The parking corral opens at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 8. Tickets are $8. Call (813) 274-8982.
The Super Bowl could get ugly, so why not spend it at the 13 Ugly Men Super Bowl Party on Sunday 2/6. It's the annual fundraiser to benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, allowing families to join injured Marines during their recovery. For $20 in advance and $25 at the door, you get to see the Super Bowl on multiple televisions at Splitsville in Channelside, free bowling and pool all evening, entertainment by DJ Matt the Brat and drink specials. The party runs 4-midnight. See www.13uglymen.com or call (813) 514-2695.
The beat on 22nd Street S, also known as "The Deuces" to locals, will be filled with music, art and family activities at the Doing the Deuces Street Festival on Saturday (2/5). The festival will also celebrate the "Feet on the Street" Midtown photo project. The party runs 10-6 p.m. Along 22nd Street S, between Ninth and 15th avenues in St. Petersburg. Call (727) 892-5087.
Fat Tuesday is coming up next week. You can get ready for it yourself, or get your pet to laissez les bon temps roulez (let the good times roll). On Saturday, the "Mardi Paws" Festival and BOWser Games will feature a Mardi Gras-style parade for costumed four-legged pets (and their owners), sponsored by Dunedin Recreation. That begins at 7:30 a.m. in Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue. The BOWser Games by the Pinellas Animal Foundation follows, 10-3 p.m. in Highlander Park at Michigan and Pinehurst; features agility course for pets, pet and owner costume contests and more, all in downtown Dunedin, and it's free. Universal Studios Florida hosts a celebration Saturday to kick off its annual Mardi Gras party series with a Mardi Gras Grand Opening Celebration. Music will include Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, Cheap Trick's Robin Zander, Grand Funk Railroad's Mark Farner, AC/DC's Brian Johnson, Three Dog Night's Chuck Negron, the Allman Brothers' Dickey Betts, Twisted Sister, Eddie Money, Rick Derringer and Michael Bolton. There will also be a Mardi Gras-style parade at intermission. The party is 5:30 p.m.-midnight at park in Orlando and is included in admission, $59.75 adults, $48 ages 3-9. For a more down-home feel, check out the Mardi Gras on Main Street on Tuesday (2/8) in downtown Dunedin. The revelry begins at 5 p.m. and includes a parade, music by Sequel, arts and crafts and food at Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue and nearby areas in downtown Dunedin. Parade begins 7 p.m. at Douglas Avenue and Grant Street.
Community radio station WMNF-88.5 is hosting a concert by folk rockers Disappear Fear on Thursday (2/10) at Viva La Frida Cafe in Old Seminole Heights. Throughout the '90s, the group was widely recognized as one of the most dynamic acts in folk rock, touring and releasing five albums. The show is at 8 p.m at the cafe, , 5901 N Florida Ave. in Tampa. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call (813) 238-8001.
You don't often see these hyphens, but the Christian-punk-pop group Relient K will take the stage at the Masquerade in Ybor City on Sunday (2/6) at 1503 E Seventh Ave. Relient K released a self-titled 2000 debut that mixed catchy melodies with spiritual concerns. The band's fourth and most recent album, Mmhmm, came out in November, selling more than 51,000 copies during its first week. The show is at 6 p.m, and tickets are $13. Call (813) 247-2518.
Thursday 2/10 is opening day for the Florida State Fair . Sure there's all kinds of educational stuff, rides and concerts, but what about the food? Last year's big hit was deep fried Oreos, and the battered and deep-fried Milky Ways, Snickers bars and Twinkies. New this year: meatballs on a stick for Italian on the run. And for a sweet tooth, check out the combination cookie and pie combination -- called a Coopie -- that the Big Top Flea Market invented this year. It comes in white chocolate macadamia nut and fudge chocolate chip. See www.floridastatefair.com
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