Times staff
Thursday, August 26, 2010
'Jaws' anniversary
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the film adaptation of Peter Benchley's book, Jaws, the Clearwater Downtown Development Board joins with Capitol Theatre and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium tonight to meet Phinley, the Clearwater Threshers mascot, hear information on sharks and dolphins including Winter, the dolphin with a prosthetic tail, and a screening of the film Jaws. 6 p.m. $2, $8 additional donation appreciated. Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. (727) 821-6443.
Today
Indoor fresh market: The air-conditioned mall corridors house a market with fresh produce, prepared foods, multicultural and specialty food, greenery, arts and crafts, music and plenty of seating for people watching. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (items individually priced). Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd.. Sponsor: Scott. (727) 776-7261.
Book signing: Patti Chiappa, a resident of Covington, Ga., will sign copies of her Christian fiction novel, Sara's Journey. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. New Harmony Coffee and Tea, 1947 Drew St. , Clearwater. Toll-free, 1-888-361-9473.
Celebrating 90 years of women's suffrage: The Pasco and West Pinellas Chapters of the National Organization for Women invite the community to the 90th anniversary celebration of the right of women to vote and run for office. Learn about women's struggles for equality between 1840 and 1920, and the women who championed the cause for equality. Refreshments will be served. 7 p.m. Free. Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater. (727) 738-0007; uuclearwater.org.
Musical Summer Splash: The church's music team presents a performance of songs from the '50s to today with a singalong, dancing and refreshments. Benefits the church music program. 7 p.m. $15, $25 per family. Unity Church of Palm Harbor, 1960 Tampa Road. (727) 784-7911; unitychurchof palmharbor.org.
Greek dance classes with instructor Dr. Mary Coros, director of the Levendia Dance Troupe. Those who enjoy attending Greek festivals and other Greek events can learn popular Greek dances and their origins and traditions. Wear comfortable shoes; no flip-flops. The class is intended for people 14 and older. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $30 for all four classes, $25 for each additional family member. Walk-ins $8 per class. Tarpon Springs Cultural Center , 101 S Pinellas Ave. (727) 942-5605; tarponarts.org.
Dunedin Blue Jays bingo night is 7 p.m.-7 p.m. $6. Dunedin Stadium, 373 Douglas Ave. (727) 733-9302; dunedin.bluejays.milb.com.
A Little Off Broadway and A Few Blocks South: Two-act, fast-paced musical comedy about show business, from auditions to opening night, with a new twist on backstage life. 8 p.m.-8 p.m. $18. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. (727) 446-1360; franciswilson playhouse.org.
Sunset Cinema @ Pier 60: Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival organizers have added a Sunset Cinema to their lineup of fun. Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to sit on the beach. Concessions will be available. No alcohol is permitted. Shows start around dusk. There are five metered parking lots within walking distance, and one free one after 6 p.m. — Lot 43 across from the Wings store. The animated film How to Train Your Dragon is about a young Viking who should be training to slay dragons but instead winds up befriending one. 8 p.m. Free. Pier 60, 10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach. (727) 434-6060; sunsets atpier60.com.
Block Party Bash: Highland Recreation offers class demonstrations, food, music, games and a meet and greet with Largo Recreation's mascot Captain Play. 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Free (excluding Aquatic Center). Highland Recreation Park, 400 N Highland Ave., Largo. (727) 518-3016.