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By Times Staff Writer
Published May 14, 2005

TROPICAL HEATWAVE: Sponsored by WMNF-FM 88.5 , with 32 bands on six stages, including Laura Love Band, Alejandro Escovedo, the Legendary Shack Shakers, the Hacienda Brothers, Mofro and Brave Combo. 6 p.m. The Cuban Club, 2010 Avenida Republica de Cuba, Ybor City, and nearby areas. $35, $15 after 11 p.m., $10 ages 12 to 20. (813) 238-8001.

2005 SUPER 7 WORLD SERIES OF PAINTBALL: 200 teams compete for $100,000. Divisional paintball play, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on grounds at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa . Free admission and parking. 714 536-9050; www.nppl.tv

PIERFEST 2005: Skateboard, inline, BMX and wakeboard competitions, Motocross Big Air Show with Tommy Clowers, family festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE and nearby Spa Beach Park, St. Petersburg. Free admission; fee for games. Crossfade concert, 7-10 p.m., $20. (727) 892-5060.

FLORIDA ORCHESTRA WITH MONICA MANCINI: 8 p.m. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. $22.50-$50.50. (813) 286-2403 or toll-free 1-800-662-7286.

OUT OF THE BLUE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727 736-4036; www.outoftheblueartshow.com Free.

THE BEAUTY OF BONSAI: Suncoast Bonsai Society festival. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Admission $8, $6 for seniors, $4 for ages 3-11. (727) 551-3100.

DOWNTOWN ART WALK: 5:30-9 p.m., galleries on Central Avenue and nearby locations in St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 821-6767.

TARPON SPRINGS SPONGE FESTIVAL: With carnival, parade (10 a.m. Sat.) and family activities. Begins 10 a.m.. at Alt. U.S. 19 and Court Street. Free admission; fee for food and rides. (727) 937-6109.

TASTE OF SAFETY HARBOR: 5-11 p.m. at Marina Park, adjacent to Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. $2 admission, kids free, plus fee for food. (727) 726-1668.

SUNSTATE OPERA: Highlights from The Marriage of Figaro, Cavalleria Rusticana, Madama Butterfly and more. 7:30 p.m. Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $15. (727) 822-3590.

HUNTER JUMPER SHOW: 8 a.m. until dark Equestrian Center at Florida State Fairgrounds, U.S. 301 off Interstate 4, Tampa. Enter at Orient Road for free parking. (813) 740-3500.

BANDSHELL BASH: Featuring De'Leied Parrots. 4-8 p.m. Hernando Park Bandshell, 205 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. Free. (352) 666-1345.

HOME AND PATIO SHOW: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa. $7, $5 seniors, kids free. (813) 274-8511 or toll-free 1-800-426-5630.

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