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By Times Staff Writer
Published August 26, 2007

26 Today

Joe Walsh: The famous rocker performs with special guest JD and the Straight Shot, 8 p.m., Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. $65-$100. Call 892-5767.

Project Pups Reading Dogs: Elementary school age children can improve their reading abilities by reading to dogs, 2-4 p.m., Children's Program Room, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo. Free. Registration required. Call 587-6715.

Pet Day: Bring your pets, on leashes or in cages, to this fun contest, 3 p.m. at Boardwalk Tavern, 2600 54th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Blue ribbons handed out and pets are judged in 10 categories: largest, smallest, hairiest, baldest, cutest, ugliest, tamest, and unruliest, knows their name and comes when called, can do tricks. It's all just for fun with judges from local animal shelters. Free. Call 525-6093.

27 Monday

Spoken Word/Open Mic: Thanks to the popular success of SAY WHAT?, the Studio@620 will hold a monthly spoken word night, 8 p.m., 620 First Ave, N, St. Petersburg. Pedro Jarquin, from Nation of Poets hosts the evening and it is open to all who want to share their words with others. The words may be spoken or sung and may be accompanied musically by members of the audience. Check out www.nationofpoetry.com. $5. Call 895-6620.

31 Friday

S'Real Friday: Last happy hour event of the season featuring the sultry Brazilian jazz of O Som do Jazz, 5-8 p.m., Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a fusion of music, art, food and spirits while touring the exhibition. Features an intimate cafe setting, unusual and strange silent films, a complimentary nacho cheese fountain and a cash only beverage bar beer, wine and soda. Free with museum admission. Half-price admission after 5 p.m. Call 823-3767.

Friday Night Films: Dynamic footage of the work and philosophy of the Illinois Black Panther Party in The Murder of Fred Hampton, 7 p.m., Uhuru Solidarity Center, 541 16th St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 824-5685.

1 Saturday

Corvette Show: Labor Day weekend Corvette show featuring entertainment, door prizes, awards and more, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., the Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free Call 821-6443.

Salsa Saturdays: Dance under the stars as the night fills with music at the Waterside Courtyard of the Pier, 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. Call 821-6443.

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